Budget buy: MUA lipstick in shade 2

I found this post in my drafts and I just couldn't leave it unpublished :) To be honest, I stopped reaching for cheap lipsticks, because I am always scared that the ingredients used in them are really bad.

I do have a big selection of £1 MUA lippies though and some of them are really gorgeous.

Gunjeoir Palmarosa Exfoliation Balm and Neroli Face Elixir

Hi everyone. Today I would like to introduce you to a lovely British brand called Gunjeoir. 

I adore the unusual brand name and the story behind it. The name is pronounced gun-je-waa and it describes a sensation of pure bliss. Here is what the founder of the brand Sophia, says about the name:

"My brothers and I dreamt up the word ‘gunjeoir’ when we were children.  We used it to describe the delightful feeling of getting into a warm bath: ‘Ahh Gunjeoir!’  It was a word that stuck, and in our family we talk about having a ‘gunjeoir bath’.  When thinking about what to call my skincare brand, Gunjeoir seemed to be the obvious choice for a range that was meant to evoke an indescribable feeling of bliss."

My new (old) routine with Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

Hi everyone. I recently shared my skincare routine on the blog, but I used up some of the products and I also felt like I needed a change. I have been using various  Liz Earle products for nearly a year and I always reach for them, when I don't feel like experimenting with new cleansers etc...

So, it is back to basics for me. I reviewed most of the products in this post already, but I will quickly share my thoughts again and explain why I like this simple routine.

Clarins Splendours Limited Edition Summer 2013 Collection Review

I am always excited about new makeup collections from Clarins and I keep ooh-ing and aah-ig when I get a chance to admire their limited edition palettes! One look at the packaging makes me fall in love with the products and once I can bring myself  to swatching and using them on my face, I am never disappointed :)

The newest Summer 2013 collection is called Splendours and it consists of a Summer Bronzing Compact, a Colour Quartet and Liner Eye Palette, Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms and Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gels. The palettes are designed beautifully, with breathtaking embossing, inspired by South America, it's ancient ruins, Mayan culture and Aztec prints. I studied cultural anthropology/ ethnology at university , so this collection stole my heart :)

Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion review

Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion* 250ml £5.99

"This light, delicate body lotion glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly for an instant burst of soothing rehydration. Aloe Vera combines with naturally nourishing shea and cocoa butters to condition the skin, while the refreshing blend of rosemary and citrus essential oils works to rebalance oils and dry skin areas. With its invigorating, natural fragrance and lightweight, non-greasy texture Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion makes skin feel soft, supple and rejuvenated."

Review: Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation and Concealer in Beige

Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation and Concealer in shade Beige* £25.19

"Used alone, the dewy-fresh fluid foundation feels as light as a feather on skin. Accompanied by a complimenting shade of creamy concealer under the mirrored lid, this is your perfect weapon to disguise either under-eye darkness or blemishes. The duo forms the perfect partnership, avoiding the chore of hunting down a match to your base. "

I always wanted to try this foundation and concealer duo from Daniel Sandler. I just love the packaging and it is such a clever idea to put the concealer in the lid. I am sure that it's been done before, but I am impressed anyway :)

Spending Ban Haul (?) / Update

Hi everyone. It might sound silly, but I have a Spending Ban Haul post for you today :)

I thought that it will be a good idea to get everything I bought during the ban together and add it all up to see how much I actually spent. There is exactly 3 weeks left till the end of the ban and I am not planning to buy anything at all. I am too busy with packing everything and moving house, so I am not even thinking about spending money. So what did I buy during the ban? 

A perfect Spring scent: NEOM Invigorate Reed Diffuser Review

NEOM Invigorate Organic Reed Diffuser* £35.00 

"Invigorate - Unmistakably fresh Grapefruit is blended with Bergamot and a little Lime for extra crispness. An uplifting and zesty scent that promotes positive thoughts and a strengthened spirit. Bergamot's antiseptic and healing properties, blended with mood-boosting Grapefruit, makes for an altogether more confident you. 80% certified organic ingredients; 20% natural ingredients."

I love scented candles and home fragrance in general and I always have at least one reed diffuser in the living room or in the hallway. At the moment, I have one in each room :) haha. Most of them are vanilla scented, because my husband loves it, but I like to experiment with new blends of oils and buy new diffusers quite often.