May Favourites

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

We're into into June now so, that means monthly favourites! I've kind of been excited for this months

favourites as I've been really loving some new products I've tried and I'm very keen to show tell you

about them.

Anelco Beer Shampoo & Conditioner

I knew beer is good for your hair because of the malt and hops in it. They are full of protein which strengthens

the hair and also leaves hair shining. I have never seen beer shampoo before until, I was in Superdrug recently

just picking up a few bits. It was only £1.99 so just thought, 'why not?'. I've used it a few times and it does exactly

what it says. I use it once a week and it just lifts your hair and gives it body and shine and, who doesn't want that

 I'm definitely going to stock up on this stuff!

Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray

I always wanted to try setting sprays but wasn't sure which one would work for me. I saw that Urban Decay do travel

sizes of some of their products. I bought the 'All Nighter' spray as, it was the most popular one out of all of them.

Since buying it, I use it every single day. I can't go a day with out it! I love how my make-up looks after using it

and it doesn't budge!

Eylure Individual Lash - Fine to Full

I was always a bit intimidated by individual lashes as I thought only professionals could apply them. I couldn't

have been more wrong! I picked them up on a 3 for 2 offer and they are so incredible easy to apply. I would say

possibly more easy than normal lashes. I feel that you can add fullness or length wherever you want to and, where

they are individual they look more natural. The only love/hate issue with them is that they stay put so, when it

comes to removing them they are a little stubborn but just be patient and use to lash remover.

Dove Maximum Protection Pomegranate Cream Deodorant

I prefer stick/cream deodorant's personally as, I feel they work best on me. I was still searching for the perfect

one for a while, until I found this. It smells really lovely and it just does the job. It is a bit pricey but that's why

I stock up when it's on offer!

Palmers Cocoa Body Scrub

I use this before I fake tan and it is literally incredible! Not only does it help get rid of dead skin, It helps get rid

of the bumps on the back of your arms and legs. My skin has never felt softer than when I use this. I've already ran

out of it and I've not even had it long. That's how much I love it.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

Home & Beauty Haul

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

I've got a small haul for you of stuff I've recently purchased. Mostly beauty buys,

but a few home buys too. I do feel like I've bought way more than this in the past

few weeks but I just cant seem to remember what and where those things are!

Hope you enjoy!

Deliciously Ella

I got this as I wanted to get back into better eating habits, and I saw so many great reviews on this book so,

I just thought I'd give it a go. I haven't cooked anything from this book yet but, I am really excited to! I

have also seen a few more healthy eating cook books, and now I'm becoming a bit excited about them!

Dove Maximum Protection Go Fresh Pomegranate & Lemon Verbena Deodorant Cream

I know this is a bit of a random one but, I'm someone who likes a decent deodorant. I use to sweat quite a lot,

it's not so bad these days but I became very picky with my deodorant. I used Mitchum for years and ended

up using the stick version of it as my sister recommended it to me. I do like it but felt it wasn't good enough.

I always wanted to try this one from Dove as I heard a few good reviews but, it's a bit pricey so was very hesitant.

I got it whilst it was on offer and I've stated using it, and love it so much that I went out and bought back ups!

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

I needed a new Perversion mascara as I was running out of my last one and had resorted to using a sample

one I got from MAC! I forgot how much I really loved it and especially with the primer underneath!

Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion (Travel Size)

I don't wear eye shadow too much but, when I do I feel like I need a primer. Usually I'll just use concealer, but

after using samples of the urban decay primer I knew I wanted to purchase it. I did only get a travel size as, I

didn't think there was much point getting a full size if I don't use it that often. I haven't opened it yet but I've

used it before so I know how good it is!

Urban Decay All Nighter Make-Up Setting Spray (Travel Size)

I really badly wanted to try make up setting sprays! I got the travel size of the 'All Nighter' spray from Urban

Decay as, I wanted to try it but didn't want to commit to the full size. I've used it every day since getting it and

I'm so in love! I may have to commit to the full size soon.

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam Light/Medium

If you read my blog, you know I love this stuff! I just had to get another one whilst it was on offer as, I was

running low!

Wilko Honeycomb Glass Candle Holder & Wilko Floral Pick Cream

I love flowers but unfortunately, I'm known to kill them pretty easily. I wanted some on my desk to look pretty

and also be a background for my blog pictures. I use the candle holder as a vase as it's the perfect size and, I got

3 lots of the bunches of flowers to make it look full and pretty. It looks so pretty on my desk and I love it so

much. I especially love the fact I know I won't kill them.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

Hello everyone! Hope you're well.

Today I'm going to do am empties post. I haven't got too much to show but I have been using this

products like crazy and love them a lot. In fact, I've already repurchased 3 of the products already!

Hope you enjoy!

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair/Medium Skin)

In the winter I become quite fair so, to put a bit of colour back into me I just moisturise with this after I show and

it gives me a bit of a glow. I've used it for quite a few years and always loved it. It gives a very natural glow to the

skin. It's great for anyone who is a bit afraid of fake tan! I've already repurchased it because I love it so much and

go through it way too quickly.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair

If you watch Youtube or read blogs as much as myself, then you know this concealer is the bomb.com. It's just

so inexpensive but the best coverage ever. I've repurchased two already because it's always sold out so a get a few

when I have the chance!

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray

I'm quite impatient when it comes to painting my nails. I only just found out about this at the end of last year and

I've loved it ever since. I can't paint my nails with out it. It just cuts down the time of them drying a ridiculous

amount. If you have thick nail polish it still takes a little more time but this definitely help speed up that process!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

I've raved about this spot treatment a lot of my blog so, I wont go on and on but it is pretty much amazing. It lasted

me quite a while. Probably about 6 months I wanna say. I use it quite often too. I've had to repurchase this because

I just can't lie with out it now. I put it on any nasty blemishes and within 2/3 nights, it's practically gone.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

I find it hard to get a good mascara as I have quite short lashes. This one is really great for length and volume

for me personally. I try to use it along with the Subversion primer to get the full effects of it. It doesn't dry out

quickly and lasts quite a while. It definitely is better when you use it with the primer as opposed to using it alone.

I'd like to buy a new one at some point but it is a bit pricey unfortunately. That's probably the only real downside.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

My Night Time Routine

Hello everyone! A few posts ago I did my morning routine - today I'm going to be doing my night

time routine. I use quite a lot more products in the evening than I do in the daytime as  I like to keep my

skincare simple when I'm wearing make-up on top and products sinks into the skin better as you sleep.

Enjoy!

A lovely au naturel picture of me before bed..

Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water

Firstly, I remove all my make-up with this micellar water. I used to use the original one from Garnier but, this

one is fairly new and is designed for combination/skin. I prefer to use this one as it cleanses my skin and helps

with my combination skin at the same time.

Tea Tree Facial Wash

Then I'll go in and wash my face with this tea tree wash from The Body Shop. It get rid of any bits of make-up I

missed and also helps with any blemishes I have. It feels really refreshing on the skin and my face feels so clean

after using this!

Tea Tree Facial Toner

After washing my face I'll go in with my tea tree toner. It helps to clear up blemishes without drying out my skin.

Tea Tree Night Lotion

Every other night I will use this tea tree night lotion. It helps fade any marks blemishes have left and also helps

clear up my skin. I saw results after the first night of using it!

Alpha-H Liquid Gold

On the night I don't use my teat tree night lotion, I will use my absolutely favourite product! It's very strong so I

can only use it every other night. I wont tone if I'm going to use this and I feel it might be too much to do both.

This product helps to resurface the skin and also helps get rid of wrinkles, pigmintation and sun damage. It's also a

really effect acne treatment. I highly recommend it!

Check on my review on Liquid Gold here!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Sometimes I switch up my routine and instead of helping to fight against blemishes, I like to use moisturising

products to help plump my skin and give it glow. I use this when I feel my skin is looking really dull. I wake up

the next day with radiant and plump skin!

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I really love using this rosehip oil! It' the best all rounder. It helps reduce redness, fade marks, hydrate my skin

and you can use it all over as well!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

BEST SPOT TREATMENT EVER. - That is all.

Mavala Eye Lite Double Lash Night Treatment

This is a fairly recent purchase. I've been using it about a week now for my brows and lashes. Over time my lashes

have become small and weak and I also wanted bushier brows. I feel I would be more confident with out make-up

if I had better skin and better brows. They aren't too bad but they are a bit sparse and thin towards both ends. So

far I have't seen a dramatic difference yet but, I hear it takes a few weeks to see a difference. Will keep you updated!

Tea Tree Squeaky Clean Scrub (not pictured)

Sorry I forgot to add this in! I use it about once or twice and week, to get rid of any dead skin cells and brighten to

skin with out over drying. It goes perfectly with my other tea tree products.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion

Usually, I shower before bed and I can't shower with out moisturising after. I have quite dry skin if I don't moisturise.

This is the only one that saves it and keep it moisturised for at least a few days. It sinks into the skin so nicely and

isn't sticky and actually smells very nice (like oats!).

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion Fair to Medium Skin

I like to apply this gradual tanner every other night to give my skin a bit of colour and glow. I'm pretty pasty in

the colder months unfortunately. This just gives me enough colour to look like I'm actually alive!

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

June Favourites

Hey guys!

It's the beginning of July (crazy!) which means it's time to share my June favourites with you.

I haven't really tried out any new products through June so I haven't got many favourites this month,

but I did pop into Boots and Superdrug recently to get some products I've been wanting to try out so

hopefully I'll have a bit more to show you next month!

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara

This was something I bought a little while back, I just never opened it for some reason. But I found it going

through all my make-up s thought I'd start finally using it and I am SO glad I did. It's definitely my new

favourite mascara. I don't like my lashes to look too fake. I like them to look quite natural and this mascara

is perfect for that. It doesn't clump, it's not gloopy and it doesn't dry out in a week, which is something

that annoys me about a lot of mascaras.

Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner

This is a toner I use quite regularly. It's for spot prone skin (which mine is) and it helps dry out the spot

without drying out your whole face!

Real Techniques Blush Brush

I've had this brush for quite a long time now. I've always used it for blush as it is a blush brush.

But recently, I've started using it for bronzer and I'm really liking the outcome. I usually use the

big powder brush for bronzer but I feel this one is just a lot better for bronzer.

Nivea Pearl Beauty Gentle Care 48h Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

This is a bit of a random one but  but I just wanted to mention it as I've seen a lot of people talking

about stick deodorants recently and want to share my thoughts. I usually use spray deodorants as

I never really thought of using stick ones. But I wanted to switch it up and try something different so

I picked up this one and I'm instantly converted! I don't think I'll ever use a spray deodorant again. This feels

like it's actually working and keeping my under arms moisturised as well as I feel like some other

deodorants can leave it feeling quite dry. Really recommend trying something like this if you haven't before.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair to Medium)

I know I featured this in my last favourites but I do REALLY love it. It gives a lovely glow and looks

very natural. It's pretty much idiot proof as well. It doesn't leave streaks or patches (as long as you

apply it evenly). I'm just really happy with this purchase and loved it so much I wanted to show it

to you twice!

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation (N2 Vanilla)

This foundation is very highly talked about. I can see exactly why! This particular shade I usually
only wear when I'm more tanned and recently I have been because of the good weather. I really
love the coverage it gives and how flawless it looks. I think I'm going to go and purchase one a few shades
lighter just so I can use it all year round because I have really been loving this foundation a lot recently.
Plus it's inexpensive and L'Oreal usually have offers on.

Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

May Favourites

Hey guys!

So it's been a while since I last posted but I'm back with my May favourites.

I haven't really been shopping much recently so I don't have a ton of favourites. But

I have however been de-cluttering recently which has made me rediscover some old favourites of mine!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Sultry Samba

I never use to really be into bright lipsticks but over time I've grown to love them a lot. There's so

many amazing colours to experiment with and even if you have the most boring, plain make-up on,

put on a bright lip and it changes the whole look. Revlon lipsticks are my favourite. They have great

pigmentation, great colour range and they're so inexpensive and usually have 3 for 2 in Boots or Superdrug!
(Couldn't get a good swatch of it that did the colour any justice.
Definitely go and check it out though if you get the chance!)

Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel

If you read my blog you may have seen that I really love my Clean & Clear spot treatment gel. I still do,

I just rediscovered this beauty. I completely forgot I had It. I use to use it all the time. It's really amazing

and really reduces the redness and dried out any spot in just a few days. It is a bit more pricey than the

Clean & Clear one at £14. I got mine about a year or so ago and I'm almost sure it was only £10-£11 back then.

Anyway, I'm looking to try out the Mario Badescu range as  I hear nothing but good things about it.

I'll definitely be reviewing it on here if I do! 

Lush Ocean Salt 120g

You can honestly never go wrong with a Lush product. They're so on top on their game and they're

products are always spot on. I've never found an exfoliator that I even slightly liked until this one. It really

is so amazing. It smells like the beach to me, with the salty water and everything and who doesn't love that?

I have quite dry skin so when I first went to use it I was a bit hesitant just because I thought it might dry

out my skin even more but it did the opposite. It has avocado butter in it which keeps my skin soft and smooth.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair to Medium Skin)

I've never been one to fake tan or anything but, I don't mind using gradual tan products as I feel like they're

not as big of a commitment. I saw that Anna Saccone used this and I thought I'd give it a try because her

skin always looks so good and has such a beautiful glow. I'm quite pasty I'd say so I got fair-medium.

So far I really love it. It's easy to apply and quick to dry and gives you a lovely glowing tan.

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder

Since the weather is getting a little bit nicer, I though I'd whack out the bronzer to give my pasty face a

bit more colour! I know this one is quite expensive but a little bit goes a long way with this. It's matte so

there's no shimmer which I love. It's easy to blend and on more pale people, like myself, it is hard to get

bronzer's to look natural on the skin. This one looks very natural on the skin and is great for contouring as well.

Primark Heeled Sandals

I'm a bit late on the heeled sandal trend but hey. I've wanted some for quite a while now. They're just so classic

looking and can be dressed up or down, which I love. Plus these ones were only £12 from Primark.. Bargain!

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x