The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm Review
I’ve been using The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm for a few weeks now and have been really enjoying it. I’m usually nonplussed about cleansers but thought this one deserved a review. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm is a thick balm with oat kernel oil that melts away make up and hydrates the skin. It comes in a squeezy tube that’s effective at dispensing the product, and the slight texture helps with grip. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm has a gel like texture that turns almost oil like once it warms up on the skin. It melts into
Summer 2025 Perfume Picks
It’s the start of the meteorological summer and hopefully will bring some nice weather. With perfume although I usually wear what I like, I can’t deny I gravitate towards light and zesty perfumes in the heat to help me feel fresh. Here are some perfumes I have on my “to wear” list this summer. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent This is a lovely warm solar floral with some coconut and amber too. If you’ve got any holidays planned this is a must have for your suitcase. It smells like sun cream and pina coladas and is the ultimate
Foreo Luna Mini 2 – My Experience and Review
I bought the Foreo Luna Mini 2 back in August 2024 and use it most days. Here’s my review of it and whether I think it’s worth the money. I feel like these skincare gadgets have been around for a while now. 13 or so years ago the Clarisonic was all the rage but that’s no longer being manufactured. Now, the Foreo Luna has gained popularity. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 is a small cleansing brush that’s made out of silicone which is meant to make it 35x more hygienic than brushes made from nylon. It has thick, thin and
Affordable Heroes – Superdrug Blue Lip Balm Stick Review
The warmer weather is here, and while that might not be synonymous with dry, chapped lips, they need to be in top notch condition for those bright lip sticks. I’m no stranger to lip products. I’ve had quite a collection and have reviewed many on my blog. From the pricy Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream to the more affordable Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Treatment. I think the basis of keeping your lips in tip top condition is exfoliating them. You can do this with a flannel or a lip scrub, I like the Barry M Watermelon Lip Scrub. I was looking
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When I compared Denman’s Tangle Tamer and Tangle Teezer’s The Ultimate Detangler I spoke about how knotty my hair has become. I’m not really sure why. I spoke to a hairdresser and they shrugged and said my hair was healthy but sometimes the texture changes. Anyway, I know that having a good brush isn’t the be-all-and-end-all of tackling knotty hair. Treating it and using a good conditioner helps make my hair easier to detangle. Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Hair Conditioner has ingredients such as Australian Macadamia Nut Oil to nourish hair and reduce frizz. It’s also enriched with potent antioxidants
Denman Tangle Tamer Brush vs The Ultimate Detangler by Tangle Teezer
I don’t know why but over the last year or so my hair has been getting so knotty after washing it. Maybe it’s a combination of things, and less frequent trips to the salon has definitely contributed. I used to spend ages going through my hair with a paddle brush and it was hell. Sometimes I had knots around the nape of my neck that seemed impossible to tackle. So I’ve invested in two detangling brushes, the Denman Tangle Tamer Brush and The Ultimate Detangler Brush by Tangle Teezer. I’ve had them both for a fair few months now and
Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Review
I remember a while ago I posted a comparison between Gucci Bloom and Diptyque Do Son. In my review I said I was less keen on Gucci Bloom but I’ve had some time with it and I’ve grown to really enjoy it now. Plus, it’s a good bit cheaper than Diptyque Do Son so I feel less bad wearing it often during the warmer months. Diptyque Do Son vs Gucci Bloom Gucci Bloom is a white floral perfume and mainly comprises tuberose and jasmine notes. It has a little rangoon creeper in the base – a note I am unfamiliar
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent review
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer perfume – this might just be it. Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess, in the Eau Fraiche Skinscent version, is a beautiful warm tropical, solar floral, coconut perfume. It’s perfect for the warmer weather. Note though, this is the Eau Fraiche Skinscent. There are a few different versions of Bronze Goddess such as the eau de parfum, which smell a bit diffferent. This smells like sun cream and pina coladas, it perfectly encapsulates that “holiday in a bottle” feeling. To be honest, I get very little floral in the traditional sense. It doesn’t smell like
Affordable Heroes – NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams
I think the cost of living crisis is affecting a lot of us. I have to admit to feeling like I have less disposable income than I did a few years ago. As a result of this I’ve been weaving in some affordable beauty products that have either replaced some of my more expensive buys, or that I use when I can’t afford the higher end option. I thought it’d be interesting to start a series called “Affordable Heroes” where I share products that are reasonably priced and effective. The first of these is no stranger on this blog, it’s
Illamasqua Colour Veil in shade Frisson Review
Illamasqua Colour Veil is a hybrid blusher that has a jelly to cream type texture but offers the same high pigmentation of a powder blush. I recently bought one in the shade Frisson. They usually sell for £20 each but are on offer more often than not. I bought mine for £8 from LookFantastic (I actually had some credit left over so I think it cost me all of £1 in the end). The Colour Veils come in little frosted glass pots with a black glossy plastic lid. Looks can be deceiving and on first glance you might be thinking
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The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm Review
I’ve been using The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm for a few weeks now and have been really enjoying it. I’m usually nonplussed about cleansers but thought this one deserved a review. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm is a thick balm with oat kernel oil that melts away make up and hydrates the skin. It comes in a squeezy tube that’s effective at dispensing the product, and the slight texture helps with grip. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm has a gel like texture that turns almost oil like once it warms up on the skin. It melts into
Summer 2025 Perfume Picks
It’s the start of the meteorological summer and hopefully will bring some nice weather. With perfume although I usually wear what I like, I can’t deny I gravitate towards light and zesty perfumes in the heat to help me feel fresh. Here are some perfumes I have on my “to wear” list this summer. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent This is a lovely warm solar floral with some coconut and amber too. If you’ve got any holidays planned this is a must have for your suitcase. It smells like sun cream and pina coladas and is the ultimate
Foreo Luna Mini 2 – My Experience and Review
I bought the Foreo Luna Mini 2 back in August 2024 and use it most days. Here’s my review of it and whether I think it’s worth the money. I feel like these skincare gadgets have been around for a while now. 13 or so years ago the Clarisonic was all the rage but that’s no longer being manufactured. Now, the Foreo Luna has gained popularity. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 is a small cleansing brush that’s made out of silicone which is meant to make it 35x more hygienic than brushes made from nylon. It has thick, thin and
Affordable Heroes – Superdrug Blue Lip Balm Stick Review
The warmer weather is here, and while that might not be synonymous with dry, chapped lips, they need to be in top notch condition for those bright lip sticks. I’m no stranger to lip products. I’ve had quite a collection and have reviewed many on my blog. From the pricy Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream to the more affordable Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Treatment. I think the basis of keeping your lips in tip top condition is exfoliating them. You can do this with a flannel or a lip scrub, I like the Barry M Watermelon Lip Scrub. I was looking
Affordable Heroes – Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Conditioner Review
When I compared Denman’s Tangle Tamer and Tangle Teezer’s The Ultimate Detangler I spoke about how knotty my hair has become. I’m not really sure why. I spoke to a hairdresser and they shrugged and said my hair was healthy but sometimes the texture changes. Anyway, I know that having a good brush isn’t the be-all-and-end-all of tackling knotty hair. Treating it and using a good conditioner helps make my hair easier to detangle. Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Hair Conditioner has ingredients such as Australian Macadamia Nut Oil to nourish hair and reduce frizz. It’s also enriched with potent antioxidants
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I don’t know why but over the last year or so my hair has been getting so knotty after washing it. Maybe it’s a combination of things, and less frequent trips to the salon has definitely contributed. I used to spend ages going through my hair with a paddle brush and it was hell. Sometimes I had knots around the nape of my neck that seemed impossible to tackle. So I’ve invested in two detangling brushes, the Denman Tangle Tamer Brush and The Ultimate Detangler Brush by Tangle Teezer. I’ve had them both for a fair few months now and
Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Review
I remember a while ago I posted a comparison between Gucci Bloom and Diptyque Do Son. In my review I said I was less keen on Gucci Bloom but I’ve had some time with it and I’ve grown to really enjoy it now. Plus, it’s a good bit cheaper than Diptyque Do Son so I feel less bad wearing it often during the warmer months. Diptyque Do Son vs Gucci Bloom Gucci Bloom is a white floral perfume and mainly comprises tuberose and jasmine notes. It has a little rangoon creeper in the base – a note I am unfamiliar
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent review
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer perfume – this might just be it. Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess, in the Eau Fraiche Skinscent version, is a beautiful warm tropical, solar floral, coconut perfume. It’s perfect for the warmer weather. Note though, this is the Eau Fraiche Skinscent. There are a few different versions of Bronze Goddess such as the eau de parfum, which smell a bit diffferent. This smells like sun cream and pina coladas, it perfectly encapsulates that “holiday in a bottle” feeling. To be honest, I get very little floral in the traditional sense. It doesn’t smell like
Affordable Heroes – NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams
I think the cost of living crisis is affecting a lot of us. I have to admit to feeling like I have less disposable income than I did a few years ago. As a result of this I’ve been weaving in some affordable beauty products that have either replaced some of my more expensive buys, or that I use when I can’t afford the higher end option. I thought it’d be interesting to start a series called “Affordable Heroes” where I share products that are reasonably priced and effective. The first of these is no stranger on this blog, it’s
Illamasqua Colour Veil in shade Frisson Review
Illamasqua Colour Veil is a hybrid blusher that has a jelly to cream type texture but offers the same high pigmentation of a powder blush. I recently bought one in the shade Frisson. They usually sell for £20 each but are on offer more often than not. I bought mine for £8 from LookFantastic (I actually had some credit left over so I think it cost me all of £1 in the end). The Colour Veils come in little frosted glass pots with a black glossy plastic lid. Looks can be deceiving and on first glance you might be thinking
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The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm Review
I’ve been using The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm for a few weeks now and have been really enjoying it. I’m usually nonplussed about cleansers but thought this one deserved a review. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm is a thick balm with oat kernel oil that melts away make up and hydrates the skin. It comes in a squeezy tube that’s effective at dispensing the product, and the slight texture helps with grip. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm has a gel like texture that turns almost oil like once it warms up on the skin. It melts into
Summer 2025 Perfume Picks
It’s the start of the meteorological summer and hopefully will bring some nice weather. With perfume although I usually wear what I like, I can’t deny I gravitate towards light and zesty perfumes in the heat to help me feel fresh. Here are some perfumes I have on my “to wear” list this summer. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent This is a lovely warm solar floral with some coconut and amber too. If you’ve got any holidays planned this is a must have for your suitcase. It smells like sun cream and pina coladas and is the ultimate
Foreo Luna Mini 2 – My Experience and Review
I bought the Foreo Luna Mini 2 back in August 2024 and use it most days. Here’s my review of it and whether I think it’s worth the money. I feel like these skincare gadgets have been around for a while now. 13 or so years ago the Clarisonic was all the rage but that’s no longer being manufactured. Now, the Foreo Luna has gained popularity. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 is a small cleansing brush that’s made out of silicone which is meant to make it 35x more hygienic than brushes made from nylon. It has thick, thin and
Affordable Heroes – Superdrug Blue Lip Balm Stick Review
The warmer weather is here, and while that might not be synonymous with dry, chapped lips, they need to be in top notch condition for those bright lip sticks. I’m no stranger to lip products. I’ve had quite a collection and have reviewed many on my blog. From the pricy Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream to the more affordable Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Treatment. I think the basis of keeping your lips in tip top condition is exfoliating them. You can do this with a flannel or a lip scrub, I like the Barry M Watermelon Lip Scrub. I was looking
Affordable Heroes – Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Conditioner Review
When I compared Denman’s Tangle Tamer and Tangle Teezer’s The Ultimate Detangler I spoke about how knotty my hair has become. I’m not really sure why. I spoke to a hairdresser and they shrugged and said my hair was healthy but sometimes the texture changes. Anyway, I know that having a good brush isn’t the be-all-and-end-all of tackling knotty hair. Treating it and using a good conditioner helps make my hair easier to detangle. Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Hair Conditioner has ingredients such as Australian Macadamia Nut Oil to nourish hair and reduce frizz. It’s also enriched with potent antioxidants
Denman Tangle Tamer Brush vs The Ultimate Detangler by Tangle Teezer
I don’t know why but over the last year or so my hair has been getting so knotty after washing it. Maybe it’s a combination of things, and less frequent trips to the salon has definitely contributed. I used to spend ages going through my hair with a paddle brush and it was hell. Sometimes I had knots around the nape of my neck that seemed impossible to tackle. So I’ve invested in two detangling brushes, the Denman Tangle Tamer Brush and The Ultimate Detangler Brush by Tangle Teezer. I’ve had them both for a fair few months now and
Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Review
I remember a while ago I posted a comparison between Gucci Bloom and Diptyque Do Son. In my review I said I was less keen on Gucci Bloom but I’ve had some time with it and I’ve grown to really enjoy it now. Plus, it’s a good bit cheaper than Diptyque Do Son so I feel less bad wearing it often during the warmer months. Diptyque Do Son vs Gucci Bloom Gucci Bloom is a white floral perfume and mainly comprises tuberose and jasmine notes. It has a little rangoon creeper in the base – a note I am unfamiliar
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent review
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer perfume – this might just be it. Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess, in the Eau Fraiche Skinscent version, is a beautiful warm tropical, solar floral, coconut perfume. It’s perfect for the warmer weather. Note though, this is the Eau Fraiche Skinscent. There are a few different versions of Bronze Goddess such as the eau de parfum, which smell a bit diffferent. This smells like sun cream and pina coladas, it perfectly encapsulates that “holiday in a bottle” feeling. To be honest, I get very little floral in the traditional sense. It doesn’t smell like
Affordable Heroes – NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams
I think the cost of living crisis is affecting a lot of us. I have to admit to feeling like I have less disposable income than I did a few years ago. As a result of this I’ve been weaving in some affordable beauty products that have either replaced some of my more expensive buys, or that I use when I can’t afford the higher end option. I thought it’d be interesting to start a series called “Affordable Heroes” where I share products that are reasonably priced and effective. The first of these is no stranger on this blog, it’s
Illamasqua Colour Veil in shade Frisson Review
Illamasqua Colour Veil is a hybrid blusher that has a jelly to cream type texture but offers the same high pigmentation of a powder blush. I recently bought one in the shade Frisson. They usually sell for £20 each but are on offer more often than not. I bought mine for £8 from LookFantastic (I actually had some credit left over so I think it cost me all of £1 in the end). The Colour Veils come in little frosted glass pots with a black glossy plastic lid. Looks can be deceiving and on first glance you might be thinking
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The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm Review
I’ve been using The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm for a few weeks now and have been really enjoying it. I’m usually nonplussed about cleansers but thought this one deserved a review. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm is a thick balm with oat kernel oil that melts away make up and hydrates the skin. It comes in a squeezy tube that’s effective at dispensing the product, and the slight texture helps with grip. The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm has a gel like texture that turns almost oil like once it warms up on the skin. It melts into
Summer 2025 Perfume Picks
It’s the start of the meteorological summer and hopefully will bring some nice weather. With perfume although I usually wear what I like, I can’t deny I gravitate towards light and zesty perfumes in the heat to help me feel fresh. Here are some perfumes I have on my “to wear” list this summer. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent This is a lovely warm solar floral with some coconut and amber too. If you’ve got any holidays planned this is a must have for your suitcase. It smells like sun cream and pina coladas and is the ultimate
Foreo Luna Mini 2 – My Experience and Review
I bought the Foreo Luna Mini 2 back in August 2024 and use it most days. Here’s my review of it and whether I think it’s worth the money. I feel like these skincare gadgets have been around for a while now. 13 or so years ago the Clarisonic was all the rage but that’s no longer being manufactured. Now, the Foreo Luna has gained popularity. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 is a small cleansing brush that’s made out of silicone which is meant to make it 35x more hygienic than brushes made from nylon. It has thick, thin and
Affordable Heroes – Superdrug Blue Lip Balm Stick Review
The warmer weather is here, and while that might not be synonymous with dry, chapped lips, they need to be in top notch condition for those bright lip sticks. I’m no stranger to lip products. I’ve had quite a collection and have reviewed many on my blog. From the pricy Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream to the more affordable Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Treatment. I think the basis of keeping your lips in tip top condition is exfoliating them. You can do this with a flannel or a lip scrub, I like the Barry M Watermelon Lip Scrub. I was looking
Affordable Heroes – Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Conditioner Review
When I compared Denman’s Tangle Tamer and Tangle Teezer’s The Ultimate Detangler I spoke about how knotty my hair has become. I’m not really sure why. I spoke to a hairdresser and they shrugged and said my hair was healthy but sometimes the texture changes. Anyway, I know that having a good brush isn’t the be-all-and-end-all of tackling knotty hair. Treating it and using a good conditioner helps make my hair easier to detangle. Aussie Moisture Recharge Leave-In Hair Conditioner has ingredients such as Australian Macadamia Nut Oil to nourish hair and reduce frizz. It’s also enriched with potent antioxidants
Denman Tangle Tamer Brush vs The Ultimate Detangler by Tangle Teezer
I don’t know why but over the last year or so my hair has been getting so knotty after washing it. Maybe it’s a combination of things, and less frequent trips to the salon has definitely contributed. I used to spend ages going through my hair with a paddle brush and it was hell. Sometimes I had knots around the nape of my neck that seemed impossible to tackle. So I’ve invested in two detangling brushes, the Denman Tangle Tamer Brush and The Ultimate Detangler Brush by Tangle Teezer. I’ve had them both for a fair few months now and
Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Review
I remember a while ago I posted a comparison between Gucci Bloom and Diptyque Do Son. In my review I said I was less keen on Gucci Bloom but I’ve had some time with it and I’ve grown to really enjoy it now. Plus, it’s a good bit cheaper than Diptyque Do Son so I feel less bad wearing it often during the warmer months. Diptyque Do Son vs Gucci Bloom Gucci Bloom is a white floral perfume and mainly comprises tuberose and jasmine notes. It has a little rangoon creeper in the base – a note I am unfamiliar
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent review
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer perfume – this might just be it. Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess, in the Eau Fraiche Skinscent version, is a beautiful warm tropical, solar floral, coconut perfume. It’s perfect for the warmer weather. Note though, this is the Eau Fraiche Skinscent. There are a few different versions of Bronze Goddess such as the eau de parfum, which smell a bit diffferent. This smells like sun cream and pina coladas, it perfectly encapsulates that “holiday in a bottle” feeling. To be honest, I get very little floral in the traditional sense. It doesn’t smell like
Affordable Heroes – NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams
I think the cost of living crisis is affecting a lot of us. I have to admit to feeling like I have less disposable income than I did a few years ago. As a result of this I’ve been weaving in some affordable beauty products that have either replaced some of my more expensive buys, or that I use when I can’t afford the higher end option. I thought it’d be interesting to start a series called “Affordable Heroes” where I share products that are reasonably priced and effective. The first of these is no stranger on this blog, it’s
Illamasqua Colour Veil in shade Frisson Review
Illamasqua Colour Veil is a hybrid blusher that has a jelly to cream type texture but offers the same high pigmentation of a powder blush. I recently bought one in the shade Frisson. They usually sell for £20 each but are on offer more often than not. I bought mine for £8 from LookFantastic (I actually had some credit left over so I think it cost me all of £1 in the end). The Colour Veils come in little frosted glass pots with a black glossy plastic lid. Looks can be deceiving and on first glance you might be thinking
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