Feeling Fresh

So I recently talked about feeling cosy, so staying on the subject of feelings I thought I would write a little blog post on feeling fresh and some products that say they can help you keep this feeling all day long

So what do I have here then, an array of colourful, stylish and fresh feeling products starting with: 

femfresh: This does not need to be a word you are scared of telling people you use, femfresh’s current campaign makes a hell of a lot of sense - we use so many different products on the different parts of our body, so why should down there be any different?!?

The new look, is bright, bold and looks pretty fab amongst my other shower products, the Daily Intimate Wash which is no.1 in the UK for intimate skin care is specifically designed for intimate, delicate and sensitive skin with a hint of aloe vera. This is because it’s pH balanced match your sensitive skin’s pH level which is different to the rest of your body, 4-4.5 to be exact. 

You can use this product everyday as part of your ‘clean routine’ and for on the go the Everyday Care Freshening & Soothing cloths, infused with calendula and mallow extracts are perfect for your travels like Bestival – (anyone going?!). 

Dove: For the rest of your body, there is no fresher feeling than Dove. I have currently been using the new Gentle Exfoliating Nourishing Body Wash - I actually think its run out! With small exfoliating beads it breathes new life into your skin making it ‘oh so’ smooth to touch.

Liz Earle: As we move on to keeping your hair clean, about four months ago I was introduced to the new hair care range from Liz Earle and I am hooked. Not only does my hair feel fresh but smooth to touch with melon oil being the hero ingredient here. 

Laura Mercier: After feeling clean from head to toe, to smell utterly divine Laura Mercier is my one and only. The body soufflé inTarte Au Citron doesn't get much better. I truly believe with this moisturiser you don't need perfume as you already smell delicious.

Thank you to femfresh for sponsoring this post

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£10 Makeup Challenge

Being a beauty blogger I am always using a range of different brands some inexpensive others are quite pricey like Laura Mercier but I do not necessarily rate quality on the price!

I have been set a challenge by Essence Cosmetics to create a look that costs under £10 and review the results, I of course gladly accepted. 

What are your thoughts on the final look?

Products used:

• Get BIG! LASHES volume CURL mascara - £2.29
• Eye Shadow - £1.59
• Lipstick - £1.99
• Kajal Eyeliner - £0.99
• Silky Touch Blush - £2.49

Total: £9.35

This is a total bargain, bearing in mind the average woman spends around £104* every month on skin, hair and nail products. 

I started with the blush which was subtly prominent from the get go, no need to build it up. To lighten after brush application I used my fingers to smudge for the final look. The eye shadow was my favourite out of all the products as it easily glided on and had a subtle shimmer. It wasn't too dark and would be a great product to use for Smokey eyes. The eyeliner which I used on the lid and the underside of my eye glided on fine and was a deep black, which was good as some are very faded and look more like grey. The mascara did not make my eyes as curly as I wanted but hey it was only £2.29. My only other comment is watch out through the day for mascara dust falling on your face. The lip gloss was a nice pale pink and really finished the look.

It just shows you, you don’t need to spend a fortune to look fabulous!

* Survey results source can be found on the Daily Star.

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Christmas Gift Guide - Beauty

1. The Beauty Game

Sponsored Spot

RRP. £7.49  Stockist: Amazon

You'll never see the beauty industry the same way again. Talented copywriter, Zoe Diamond is thrust into the world of beauty. Struggling to write legal lies about anti-aging creams, she discovers the vile secret her company is hiding, putting her job, and life, on the line to uncover the ugly truth.

Author Michaela Day is a beauty creative director, whose experience with major high street beauty brands spans two decades. Whilst fiction, the book is based on Michaela’s experience in the industry.

Michaela also runs a blog, if you want another good read: www.beautyholic.com

2. Hungary Water Eau de Cologne

RRP. £45 for 100ml Stockist: Crabtree & Evelyn

Hungary Water takes influence from the original Crabtree & Evelyn rosemary recipe with notes of pink pepper, spearmint, cypress and geranium.

So spice up this Christmas with a new scent.

3. Dead Sea Aromatherapy Bath Salts with Frankincense

RRP. £6.85 for 500ml Stockist: Boots

Malki’s bath salts are the perfect present to help friends and family relax over the festive period. The frankincense bath salts are blended with rose petals will help de-stress, calm and unwind.

4. Nelson's Pure & Clear Collection

Stockist: Boots & Amazon

This fantastic set includes:

Step 1. Facial wipes

Step 2. Facial wash anti-blemish care 

Step 3. Balancing moisturiser anti blemish care 

Step 4. Blemish gel

5. Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Foot Spa

 RRP.  £74.99 Stockist: Amazon, Debenhams

This Aromatherapy foot spa provides pure relaxation and therapeutic benefits to relieve stress from your body and increase blood flow and circulation. The Aroma mist diffuser with mood enhancing LED lighting and Frangipani aromatherapy oil combines with the hydrotherapy, vibration massage and the magic of magnetic stimulation for an invigorating foot treatment that leaves you feeling revitalized and refreshed.

6. Get pampered with the 

Radox Relaxation Therapy Gift Pack 

RRP £7.50 Stockist: Boots

Soothe those acing feet with Radox muscle soak bath therapy 500ml to help you unwind and get you feeling good. A blend of sage and sea minerals will warm your muscles reviving both your body me mind.

7. E-body spa collection face cleansing mitt

RRP: £6.99 Stockist: eCloth

The new micro bubble technology removes make-up & gently exfoliates your skin.

8. Laura Mercier - Bold Brights Lip Glace Collection 

RRP. £31.00 Stockist: Urban Retreat

5 different colours,  perfect for all those Christmas parties.

- Poppy

- Grenadine

- Bon Bon

- Azalea

- Camellia

9. Mavala's angels  
RRP. £4.50 Stockist: Urban Retreat

Check out the top-selling diamond collection from Mavala from Urban retreat. These cute nail polish are perfect to hang from the Christmas tree disguised as angels! 

In a range of colours including:Violet Diamond, Red Diamond, Pure Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, and Gold Diamond.

10. Collection of products from boots

- No 7 Stay Perfect nail colour - Disco Nights £6.00

- No 7 Stay Perfect nail colour - Hot to Trot £6.00

- No 7 Stay Perfect intense volume mascara £9.50 

- Seventeen deconstructed lash lacquer £5.49

- Soltan Beautiful Bronze Wash Off Instant Bronzing Lotion Light to Medium £3.99

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