Bathroom Pamper Routine

Thought I'd share some of my current bathroom favourites... A mixture of high end and drug store products; even looking at the above picture makes me look forward to my next pamper session! 

Estes Lauder - Perfectly Clean for Normal/Combination Skin 150ml - £22.50 Boots.com

I use this cleaner as my 'second cleanse'; my first being with some micellar water and a cotton pad, followed by this foaming facial wash which doesn't leave my skin dry, but does leave it feeling clean. What more could you want from a cleanser? I do prefer these types of facial cleaners that create a small lather, as I enjoy that feeling of impurities being lifted off my skin. Bonus feature of this cleanser is that is can also be used as a mask

Clarisonic Mia 2 in Lavender - £125 Spacenk.com

I don't use my clarisonic every day as I have fairly sensitive skin, but I do like to use it once or twice a week to help aid in the removal of any dead skin cells to brighten my complexion. I'm little careful with facial scrubs as I was once told by a therapist to stop using them so often as many are rough and actually damage the skin rather than create any benefit. The gentle sonic vibrations mixed with my current favourite cleanser (above) leave me with a fresh face ready to accept whatever oils or moisturisers are in my current collection

Soap and Glory The Scrub of Your Life 200ml - £7 Boots.com

A foaming body scrub which I use sporadically, but definitely on a pamper night! My legs are very fair and rarely make a public appearance, however I do like to know that even if they are pale they are perfectly shaved and smooth. This simple and inexpensive scrub has a lovely fruity fragrance and lasts a long time even though I'm using it all over

Soap and Glory Exfoliating Scrub Gloves - £4 Boots.com

Mix the above body scrub with these gloves and you're on to a winner. Whether I'm using the scrub or a simple body wash these gloves are thick and textured to help scrub away those skin de-luminating (surely a made up word by myself!) cells to leave your body clean and smooth. I regularly put these in the washing machine for a good clean and they last for months!

Laura Mercier Creme Brûlée Souffle Body Creme 300g - £45 Spacenk.com

A little luxury which is sadly not good enough to eat, although it smells it. I love love love creme brûlée as a dessert and now I have the opportunity to slather it all over my body. Simply amazing... Although this glass jar does cost a pretty penny it seems a little goes a long way and once empty, you can soak off the label and have a nice glass jar to store cotton buds, stationary or whatever you please (at least that's how I justify the cost!)

Let me know your bathroom favourites and anything I should be adding to my last minute Christmas list! xxx

Monthly Favourites: Dec'16

It's that time again! For my monthly top 5 favourite products this month I've found myself reaching for these again and again;

By Terry Baume De Rose SPF15 7ml - £32.50 Spacenk.com
This is available in both a pot and a tube, I opted for the tube as I'd prefer not to stick my fingers into pots where possible. I'm not the greatest fan of rose scented beauty products, but luckily this isn't too over powering and the moisture it provides my lips is well worth putting up with the scent. I've struggled with lip allergies for a few years now and this has definitely helped maintain smooth crack and flake free lips; clearly a handbag staple of mine. Have already repurchased in preparation for a cold and wet UK winter!

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado 14g - £20 Kiehls.co.uk
I hated this when I first bough it as it seemed to leave a weird film and not sink in very well. However, I've now learnt the trick to make this work! I take a small dab on my ring finger, and then using my other ring finger, I warm the product up by making small circular motions with my fingers together; once warmed I tap it under my eyes and around orbital bone. I've used this both night and day and haven't seen an issues with my makeup application. A wonderfully rich eye cream; helping to combat those pesky under eye wrinkles

Gucci Rush Eau De Toilette 30ml - £45 Boots.com
An old favourite, I used to wear this fragrance back in my sixth form college days (at the age of 17/18) and this scent brings back a lot of fun memories; so I couldn't help but buy this on a recent shopping trip. Admittedly I'm not a fan of the packaging, this red plasticy square leaves a lot to be desired, but I love the fragrance inside! I'm terrible at describing scents, but will give it a go! To me this is delicately sweet floral fragrance which packs a punch of seductive warmth and a burst of sexy... not sure that does it justice, but this has amazing staying power on me and doesn't disappear after only an hour like most others do. Boots describe it as "Gucci Rush is an ecstatic trip, sinfully cool and enticingly seductive. With an addictive combination of florals and spices, it reflects an extreme feeling of pleasure" Ooh er missus!

Still Stay All Day® Liquid Lipstick in Patina 3ml - £16 Marksandspencer.com
Pictured above is a mini version of this lipstick which I got in a seasonal holiday set of 3, however Patina was my favourite shade in the collection and therefore I have already purchased the 3ml version for home whilst this mini 1.5ml stays in my handbag. Patina is one of those colours I can only describe as "my lips but better". A rosy nude which perfectly complements my fair skin and give me that more polish appearance whilst having a lot of staying power. At present I'm not sure I'd agree this stays all day... it does stay for a while, but drinking a lot of hot tea in a working day this does require a few touch ups

MAC Eye Brows in Spiked - £14 Maccosmetics.co.uk
Listed by MAC as a mechanical self-propelling, self-sharpening eye brow pencil this is a simple pencil with a lot to offer. Definitely not as waxy as other pencils, this pencil provides shape, definition and colour to your brows in a flash. Don't press too hard or you'll be left with very drawn on brows, using a soft flicking motion this fills my brows beautifully and sets to stay all day. Fun fact, I actually used this pencil for my wedding makeup (that's how much I trust it to do a good job!)

Of course there were many other products I've been using and loving recently, but they didn't make the cut this month. Be sure to leave comments below on any products you think I should be testing out. Thanks! x

How To Save Your Bobbled Jumpers! With A Shaver?

Welcome the Philips Fabric Shaver! This thing is amazing and has already saved a number of my woolen and cashmere jumpers from the recycling pile. This little gadget simply shaves away those pesky little bobbles you get on your clothes, specifically under the arms or areas where the fabric has been rubbed by coats, bags etc... and sucks them, like a mini vacuum cleaner, into a collection chamber for easy disposal

In the below pictures you'll be able to see my beloved M&S tan cashmere jumper, which was looking particularly tatty and not in the luxurious and polished state where I could wear it into the office anymore. A 15 second blitz with the fabric shaver and the bobbles are no more! Definitely a great little gadget to keep your wardrobe fresh; whilst saving you money on buying replacement items!

I purchased mine from Amazon.co.uk priced at £12.99 with Prime delivery (incl. batteries) - link attached here