April Favourites

Liz Earle- Cleanse & Polish: Rose & Cedrat (Limited edition)

After about a month of trying out another cleanser I reunited myself with my most trusty Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. I’ve rambled about how much I love this product in previous posts, so I won’t go on too much, but this limited edition fragrance is wonderful! Don’t get me wrong I love the original eucalyptus scent but when Liz Earle release limited edition fragrances they are definately worth picking up.

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick: 1995

Oh boy! This lipstick has been on my wish list for ages and as April was my birthday month I finally treated myself to it and have been wearing it nonstop ever since. It’s such an easy colour to wear, you know the typical brown nude. I’m impressed with the formula of these lipsticks its creamy yet is completely matte once on the lips and provides a long lasting coverage.

‘Reasons to Stay Alive’ by Matt Haig

I am a big fan of Matt Haig’s books (Check out ‘The Humans’ for a lighter read!) This book is first non-fiction novel and reveals his mental health struggle with depression and anxiety. He takes us through coming to terms with his depression and provides insights and hope along the way. This book isn’t all doom and gloom, Haig doesn’t take himself too seriously and makes light hearted and witty comments throughout. An interesting and worthwhile read that I really enjoyed.

Cowshed: Cow Pat moisturising hand cream

I found this hidden gem in TK Maxx and have been thoroughly enjoying it ever since. First of all, I am in LOVE with the fragrance of this, it’s so fresh and uplifting with essential oils grapefruit, coriander and lavender. It does a great job of keeping my hands soft and moisturised as it’s packed full of shea and cocoa butter. Also, it’s handy pocket size means I can throw it into my bag for the day and use it on the go.

What have been your April favourites?

Carly x 

Yankee Candle Mini Haul

                           

Market Blossoms

 Florals are usually not my first choice of scent but it is I found this to be a lovely fresh scent perfect for spring time. It has a beautiful light floral fragrance with a hint of sweetness. 

Fragrance notes

Top: Peonies

Mid: Fresh cut roses

Base: Sweet vanilla

Bakery Air

This one is my favourite out of the trio. I love sweet fragrances and this really does a great job of recreating the scent of a bakery, think creamy butter swirled with vanilla, chopped pecans and cinnamon all baking in the oven...yum!

Fragrance notes

Top: Creamy butter, maple extract

Mid: Chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, crushed clove

Base: Crystallized sugar, vanilla

Catching Rays

I am enjoying how fresh this candle makes a room smell, it's a mix of citrus and relaxing amber. I think the scent is a lot like clean cotton and not as 'beachy' as the photo on the jar would suggest.

Fragrance notes

Top: Sharp orange zest

Mid: Golden amber

Base: Sea air

What are your favourite Yankee Candle scents?

Carly x

10 Things to do this Easter Weekend

               

1. Freshen up your home with fresh flowers. Bluebells, Daffodils and Peonies are now in season!

2. Ditch the spiced, winter fragrance candles and treat yourself to a fragrance update with fresh floral/ fruity scents. 

3. Cosy up on the sofa and binge watch some of your favourite films or why not start watching that TV series you haven't had the time to watch yet. 

4. Spring clean your wardrobe! Pack away any heavy winter coats and jumpers and swap them with brighter and lighter alternatives.

5. Eat ALL the chocolate Easter eggs!

6. Catch up with a friend over coffee and spend time with family.

7. Bake some Easter treats. These look super cute and yum!

8. Treat yourself to a Lush pamper evening using their new Easter range. My favourite is the 'Fluffy Egg' bath bomb, it smells good enough to eat!

9. Start reading a new book! I've just started reading Matt Haigs new novel 'Reasons to Stay Alive' which I'm really enjoying so far. 

10. Do some online shopping- a lot of places do Easter sales over the bank hoilday weekend. 

What are your plans this Easter weekend?

Carly x

Asda Living: Spring 2016 Collection Top Picks

1. Yankee Candle Simply Home-6 Spring Votive set
£6

2. Flower Press
£5

3. Jacquard Brush Strokes Cushion
£8

4. Bird Plaque 
£6

5. Daydream Duvet Set
From £12

6. Retro Alarm Clock
£5

7. Striped Knitted Throw
£20

8. 3 Pack Tile Print Candle Set
£5

9. Dragonfly Jewelry Box
£10

Visit Here for Asdas complete Spring/Summer catalogue.

Carly x

Top Picks: Makeup Revolution

                           

Hi Lovelies!

Today's post will be about one of my favourite budget makeup brands; Makeup Revolution. This line is exclusive to Superdrug and can also be bought directly from their website. Here are some of my top picks;

New-trals vs Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

One thing this brand does well is eye shadows. This palette has a beautiful selection of 16 shades- both matte and shimmers, warm and cool tones. You can create an everyday natural eye look or go for something more dramatic using the corals, pinks and burgundy shades. The pigmentation of the shadows are great and blend like a dream, they also have a great staying power. This is the closest dupe to the popular (and ALWAYS sold out) Morphe 350 palette i've found and it's only £6.99!! Buy Me Here

Salvation Velvet Lip Lacquers

I love these liquid lipsticks! For £3 each, I am tempted to get all the colours available! It has a long lasting formula with highly pigmented colour, that dries completely matte. As a dry lip sufferer, I find these comfortable and non drying to wear, unlike some high end liquid lipsticks i've tried. My favourite shades are Rebel (a gorgeous plum/purple colour) and Keep trying for you (a vibrant true red) Buy Me Here

Blushing Hearts Triple Baked Blusher

Okay, first up, how adorable is the packaging of these blushers? Awk. These 3 in 1 blushers come in a variety of different shades and double up as a lovely subtle highlight. The formula is silky, pigmented, easily blended and lasts well on the skin.A neat little product that adds a natural flush and subtle glow to the skin. What's not to love? 

£4.99 each Buy Me Here

Highlighter 'Golden Lights'

This is the best budget highlighter that I have found on the market. For only £3, you couldn't go wrong with picking one of these up and trying them out for yourself. With 3 shades available, 'Golden Lights' is the most versatile for all skin tones.  It has a build-able formula that allows you to create a subtle glow suitable for the daytime or you can pack it on for a more dramatic evening look. Unlike some low cost highlighters, this does not contain any dreaded glitter, just pure unadulterated glow! Buy Me Here

Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black

If like me, you like your eyeliner to stay put all day- this is one for you. For only £1.50, this is great budget liquid eyeliner, super black with a glossy finish. The brush itself is easy to use and allows a precise application and the formula dries quickly so no messy smudges are accidentally made. If you like to create a winged eye liner look, rest assured the flick will not budge all day, I know, amazing right? Buy Me Here

Have you tried anything from Makeup Revolution?

Carly x

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Top Face Masks for Dry Skin

As a sufferer of dry and sensitive skin, i'm always on the look out for a miracle product that will help sort my skin out with a boost of hydration. I have tried a lot of hydrating face masks over the years and these four of my favourites.

No7 'Beautiful Skin' hydration mask for dry/very dry skin

This is one of the first face masks i've ever bought and it's become a staple in my skin care routine ever since. It is a wonderfully thick creamy mask that can either work as a quick 3 minute treatment or if you are going for a full on pamper can be left on for a further 10 minutes. The formula is also hypo-allergenic, so it is super kind to sensitive skin. My skin is always left incredibly soft and hydrated after using this miracle mask, it also has never broken my skin out! It is currently on offer at Boots for £12.50 Find it here

Origins 'Drink Up' Intensive overnight mask

This has become a bit of a cult product in the beauty world, it seems everyone and their aunt loves this product, and rightly so! This is a no fuss, super hydrating mask that you apply before you go to bed and simply rinse of in the morning, leaving it to work it's magic while you sleep. This mask always does a great job of intensely hydrating my skin and leaving it with a soft and supple feel, which creates a great base for applying makeup! Not too mention, it kind of smells like mangoes. Yum, right? Find it here

Caudalie 'Moisturising Mask'

This is one of my most recent skin care purchase and it didn't take me long to fall in love with it. This is a super gentle, thick cream based mask, which can also be used as a 15 minute treatment or can be left on overnight. This mask helps restore moisture levels to relieve tightness, reduce redness and increases softness for a hydrated, dewy glow. Another great thing about this mask is that the ingredients are 85.5% natural. My skin always feels soothed and any sore dry skin is calmed. Find it here

Skin Food 'Rice Mask'

Skin Food is one of the most popular skin care brands in Korea which is fast becoming more readily available in the UK, hooray! This is an unusual mask as it also can double up as a gentle scrub due to the main ingredient: rice! This is a wash off mask that contains rice bran water, which is gentle enough to use on sensitive skin. I use this once a week, applying it all over the face for 10 to 15 minutes while massaging my skin gently. My skin always feels super soft and fresh after using this. I will usually opt to use this if my skin has been looking dull, as the exfoliating rice helps remove dead skin cells leaving my skin bright and hydrated. Find it here

What are your favourite hydrating masks?

Carly x