2012 Favourites - Hair and Skincare

Hello!

Thought I would jump on the bandwagon and do my favourites of 2012, sorry it's so late!

I will do a makeup version soon.

Just a quick warning - this is going to be pretty long, and pretty picture heavy :)

Hair Products:

Superdrug Dry Shampoo -

This dry shampoo is brilliant. Really cheap (usually on a buy one, get two free offer!), and does everything that the more expensive versions do. Refreshes the hair, gives it a bit of volume, and means I can go an extra day without washing my hair ;) 

L'oreal Paris Feria in 74 Mango- 

I have used this hairdye throughout 2012, it's quick and easy to use, and is my perfect colour. I can't imagine switching colour any time soon. 

Superdrug Shampoo and Conditioner - 

I really do love a Superdrug own brand product! The entire shampoo and conditioner range is amazing. They all smell amazing, and leave my hair feeling clean and soft and lovely.

Makeup Removers:

Garnier Soft Essentials Cleansing Wipes (Dry Skin)- 

These are really saturated, so they never tug or drag at your skin. They have the most beautiful rose scent, and take off every last scrap of makeup, including waterproof mascara!

Garnier Simply Essentials Soothing 2 in 1 Makeup Remover- 

I have rabbited on about this product for most of the year, so I'll keep this short! Basically, this takes off eye makeup quick as a flash and doesn't sting at all.

No7 Beautiful Skin Quick Thinking Wipes -

Thought I'd include these as I did love them at the start of the year. These also don't drag, and take off all makeup really easily, but are more expensive than the Garnier ones, and don't leave my skin feeling as moisturised. 

Face Washing Products:

Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Oil Free Cleanser -

This is the most luxurious cleanser I have ever used! Smells amazing, lathers up really well, and leaves my skin feeling really soft and cleansed. 

Super Facialist by Una Brennan Tea Flower Cleansing Wash -

I alternate between this and the Elizabeth Arden cleanser. This one also lathers well, and also has salicylic acid to help keep spots at bay, but doesn't leave my skin feeling tight. 

Soap and Glory Greatest Scrub Of All -

The only scrub I have ever repurchased, this is nice and gritty, but never rough.

Moisturiser/Mask:

M&S Formula Nourishing Night Cream (discontinued) -

Again, I've banged on about this a lot! This has been discontinued (sob!), but it's my favourite moisturiser of all time. Nicely scented but not over powering, really moisturising but it doesn't break me out, and a little goes a long way.

Soap and Glory Fab Pore Facial Peel -  

This is a face mask that doesn't dry on the skin, so it never leaves my skin feeling dry or tight. Although I don't particularly notice that this does much for my pores, what it does do is reduce the redness of my spots, and make my skin look alot more clear. 

Bath Product/Hand Cream:

The Little Bubble Co Bath and Shower Gel - 

The entire range of these bath and showers gel are absolutely beautiful. They come in delicious scents such as vanilla, mint candy, gingerbread, and fruity scents like strawberry and coconut. They're equally as great as bubble bath and shower gel, and are really cheap for the 500ml bottle. 

Garnier 7 Days Mango Hand Milk -

This hand cream may actually be my favourite product of 2012. It smells amazing, sinks it super quickly, and leaves my hands feeling so, so soft for ages. Highly recommend to everyone! 

So those are my hair and skincare favourites of 2012! What were your favourites?

Thanks for reading! :)

Video Update #2

Heya!

So, you know I said a while ago that I would knuckle down and get into blogging again properly soon? Well that hasn't happened yet....BUT I am starting a new job soon, with set days and things, so I will be able to have set days to blog and take pics etc :) Can't wait to have a bit of routine! I wanted to do more of a fun post today, but I haven't got time to take pics and stuff before work, so I thought I'd do another video update :)

This was my first 'Shopping my stash' style video, which I really enjoyed, and did actually make me re kindle my love for some things :)

Next up, was a favourites video, with bloopers of course :)

Lastly for this post, is my first entry into the Dolly Bow Bow Awards- which was a fashion haul.

So there's a roundup of my more recent videos :) 

If anyone has any suggestions/recommendations for videos, I would love to hear them, what are your favourite videos to watch?

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My Favourite Summery Nail Varnishes

Evening all!

If you'd prefer to watch me ramble on, rather than read me ramble on, here is the video version of this post. Bloopers included, ofc :)

Attractive thumbnail, as ever.

Anyway, on to the nitty gritty! Thought I would show you my favourite summery/hot weather nail varnishes. Now, in all honesty, I'm not the type of person that co ordinates my nail varnish with the season, or my outfit, or anything really. I just wear the nail varnish that I feel like wearing, but there are definitely colours I am more drawn to in hotter weather.

Barry M Berry Ice Cream, Topshop Minted, Barry M Pure Turqoise, Barry M Mint Green, Barry M Peach Melba. 

Barry M Berry Ice Cream- a lovely Parma Violet shade that isn't too pastel.

Topshop Minted- probably my top fave nail varnish, ever. Topshop nail varnys are a little bit pricier than Barry M, and with less product, but this colour is worth it! This is a beautiful, bright mint green /blue.

Barry M Pure Turquoise-  A fab, true sky blue!

Barry M Mint Green- More of a subtle, muted green, but lovely nonetheless. Barry M formulas never disappoint! 

Barry M Peach Melba- A lovely pastel peach shade, there was a huge buzz around this shade a while ago, and I'm still loving it :)

From L to R, 3 coats, 2 coats, one coat.

Lastly, Models Own Hed Kandi in Ibiza Mix. This is a fabulous glitter polish, with different shapes, sizes and colours of glitter, suspended in a clear varnish. This looks amazing on it's own, over any other summery polish, even over black.

Does anyone have any nice hot weather nail varnish recommendations? Not that there's any hot weather here at the moment! 

Thanks for reading :)

Favourites and Failures #1

Hello!

I recently filmed a 'Favourites and Failures 'video, which is just a few bits that I am particularly loving and not liking at the moment. Unfortunately my camera has broken, so I can't do the post about it that I had planned to do, as I can't take any pictures :(

So here is the video, I would love it if you could watch, and maybe subscribe?!

Thanks for reading! :)

What's everyone loving/not liking at the mo?!

2011 Favourites

Hey guys :)

Thought I'd do a quick run down of  my most used beauty related products of 2011. These are all one's I've used on a pretty much daily basis. Although I've got an absolute tonne of makeup, skincare etc, I definitely stick to a few 'safe' products. I think that will be a resolution for me this year-be more adventurous with my day to day makeup, and skincare.

Perfume:

September Favourites..

Doing favourites seems like an easy way to get into the swing of this blogging lark, so here are the products I reached for most in September! 

• Natural Collection Vanilla Body Spray- a lovely, cheap body spray that lasts for hours.  I wear this every day!
• Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick in Alabaster- the only foundation I have ever found that is pale enough for me. Quite full coverage, really nice finish.   
• Ben Nye Lip Brush- really good for applying lipstick, especially if you haven't got a lipliner in the right colour.
• Soap and Glory Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser- gorgeous for cleansing the skin and removing makeup. Has a really nice texture that turns oil like on the skin, and smells like lavender.
• 17 Lastin Fix Lipstick in New black - dark red/purple colour, which isn't matte or drying on the lips
• The Pink Cow shower gel in Mint Candy- already spoken about this, i'm totally obsessed!
• Clarins Wonderlength mascara in black- great mascara with a really thin wand. Lengthens  amazingly, and adds thickness if wiggled at the base of lashes.
• Cosmic Radiance perfume- Britney's tenth scent, I own them all! This one smells a bit like Lenor or some other fabric softener, not too overpowering or strong.
• Cocoa Butter vaseline- smells delish! 

If anyone else has any favourites, feel free to write them or link them below, I love reading them! x