Soap & Glory Masks

I love face masks and this affordable selection from Soap & Glory caters for all skin types and skin concerns. Starting at just £3.50, so you can enjoy your pamper night on a budget.

Tory Burch Bel Azur review

With Summer just around the corner, I am loving fresher, more citrusy scents and I have been obsessed with Bel Azur by Tory Burch*(£73.00). Inspired by the French Riviera, Bel Azur captures three of Tory`s greatest inspirations - travel, the sea and the colour blue.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Sticks review

I don't own many stick foundations, so I was very excited to try these Teint Idole Ultra Wear Sticks*(£27.00) by Lancome. I have two shades - one base colour, which can also be used as a concealer and one dark shade which I have been using as a bronzer and contour.

Lancome L'Absolu Glosses

Lancôme was the first high end brand I have ever tried as an adult and I wore a lot of their makeup on my wedding day, so it has always been pretty special to me. Back then, I used to be obsessed with lipglosses and their Juicy Tubes, so using a Lancôme lipgloss always makes me feel very sentimental. The new L'Absolu Glosses feature a beautiful non sticky formulation and they look gorgeous on the lips. If you are a fan of the glossy look, keep reading.

Sönd Clean Slate Cleanser Review

I have been using the Sönd Clean Slate Cream Cleanser(Gentle Daily Cleanser)* (£22.00) for a good few months and I absolutely love it. I only ever use cream or oil cleansers for removing my makeup and this one is one of my favourites.

The Ordinary Skincare

First blog post of 2018 and I am starting the year with a skincare chat. Not a detailed review, as I am not a skincare expert, but I am just going to share my thought on a few things I have tried from The Ordinary, who offer fab products at affordable prices, including blogger favourites like: Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolic Toner. And they now have a counter in Glasgow too, which is fantastic news!

Christmas Gift Guide: stocking fillers & more.

Only one more week till Christmas and here is my final Christmas gift guide! Perfect if you still have some shopping to do. All of these items are available instore and online so you can definitely get them in time. I must admit - I am only half way there with my xmas shopping and I am going to brave the shops on Monday to tick the remaining bits off my  list. 

Gift Guide For Her

This gift guide was definitely my favourite one to put together, as it features my current favourite fragrances, stunning jewellery, accessories and gift sets. I would consider all of these pieces quite luxurious, but I included options for budgets from £25 - £160.

Christmas gift guide - beauty gadgets.

It's time for another gift guide and this time it's all about electrical beauty. From hair tools, to face cleansing, nail care and foot care. There's a gadget for everyone.

Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks

I am a huge fan of Giorgio Armani lip products, especially the incredible Lip Magnets, so I was really excited to try the new Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks*(£29.00). Using matte lipsticks all the time can be a bit drying for the lips, so it's important to switch things up and go back to more hydrating formulas like this one. Can you see the gorgeous shine? 

FENTY Beauty review

Just when I started moaning about being stuck in a makeup rut, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty  and I was loving makeup again and actually looking forward to playing with new products. I never buy into the celebrity hype, but with the gorgeous formulas and focus on a flawless base, I just couldn't wait to see what the hype was about!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Collection

I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury products and I am absolutely loving the Hollywood Collection. I have one of the Matte Liquid Lipsticks, the Contour & Beauty Light Wands and the Complexion Brush. Spoiler alert- they're all amazing!

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Urban Decay Naked Heat review

I have been dying to try the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette*(£39.50) and I am not gonna lie - it was sooo worth the wait! It was very hyped up and has the perfect colour selection for my skin tone and eye colour and I am simply in love!

Glamglow Gravitymud review

I love a good face mask and unless you've been living under a rock, you will know that Glamglow does face masks really, really well! I adore their original Youthmud and the Supermud clearing treatment, so my expectations were pretty high when I gave the Glamglow Gravitymud*(£42.00) a go. Was it love at first try though? 

Liz Earle Botanical Essence Shampoo & Conditioner

I am very fussy with shampoo and conditioner, as I like gentle formulas and I can't use anything too heavy on my fine hair. I have always liked the Liz Earle hair care line, but this limited edition duo, scented with Geranium, Citrus and Vanilla is simply out of this world!

Lord & Berry Timeless Kissproof Lipsticks

Are you over liquid lipsticks yet? No? Me neither! I never will be to be honest. I just love long lasting, super pigmented, smudge proof formulas and these Lord & Berry Timeless Kissproof Lipsticks*(£15.00) offer just that. I am impressed!

Not ready to let go of Summer scents

I feel like we didn't really have a Summer in the UK, so I am still trying to cling on to some Summer scents and a bit of sparkle, before I transition into autumnal options. I am absolutely obsessed with the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess EDP* and I am also adding a nice glow to my skin with the Radiant Shimmering Body Oil*

Shimmer and Glow with Tropic Skincare

 Even though the Summer is almost over, I am not ditching shimmering body oils, golden highlighters and SPF. I love a bit of glow, regardless of the season and SPF is essential all year round as well.

Too Faced Love Light Highlighter in shade Ray Of Light (review +swatches)

As a self confessed highlighter addict, I get far too excited about trying new options. This Too Faced Prismatic Love Light Highlighter*(£25.00) in shade Ray Of Light has been my go to for the past two months and I cannot get enough of it! Even my 2 year old is obsessed and asks for 'sparkle', haha.

Current BareMinerals makeup favourites

I am a huge fan of bareMinerals and I use their makeup every single day. From their foundations, to powders, lipsticks and eyeshadows - they offer so many amazing products, I don't even know where to start! They're just an incredible brand.