Lush Haul :)

A cheeky little Lush haul always lifts my spirits and this one didn't disappoint!

I love the concept behind Lush retro products! Finding one off treasures or products that were once loved then discontinued is so exciting!! (Or I just think it is because I'm sad, I know!! Haha)

Well that's what this haul is basically about I was having a mooch through the retro section online and just couldn't stop myself. By the end I was left with a very full basket so I thought it might be nice to share with you all what I got ...

STARCRAFT Cleansing Lotion 'Almighty oats, sparkling honeysuckle and amaranthine lavender to calmly cleanse, soothe and beautify the skin' This works the same way as a hot cloth cleanser, I loved the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish so I'm very excited to try this!

SWEET JAPANESE GIRL Oil Solid Cleanser 'Aduki bean, lemon and juniperry oil' like a balm or serum this is to be applied after make up is removed and before moisturiser! It smells amazing and is so cute!

THE KISS Lip Gloss This isn't from the retro section but the new valentines range, it smells incredible, feels highly moisturising on the lips giving a sheer pink tint. I'm addicted already!!

SHINE SO BRIGHT Hair Balm For Split Ends Again not from the retro section but I lost my first tub. This glossy balm is perfect for keeping in my bag when my hair feels a little frazzled!

FUN Green Lush tend to throw in samples all the time and I was excited as ever to see this one! It claims to be able to be used as everything from shampoo to a bubble bar so I'll definitely give it a go.

LIPLIME Lip balm! Back to my retro purchases, this silky smooth lip balm smells delightfully zesty as limes the key ingredient. Tastes incredible whilst keeping the lips hydrated for ages!!

SNUGGLE 'Traditionally people take showers to wake themselves up in the morning and baths to calm down at night, but many of us have one or the other. So we are delighted to introduce the sleep- inducing body butter for bed time' With all lovely things such as cocoa butter, lavender oil and chamomile I'm sure this will send me right off to sleep.

CERIDWEN'S CAULDRON Bath Melt! Again this one isn't a retro product.

'The oat and wildflower mix that remains in the bag was said to have magic beautifying properties. Squeeze the bag to release the oatmilk, which cools and calms the skin. Cocoa butter and walnut oil will leave your skin fed and nourished, whilst the essential oil blend will cast a fragrant spell around you' As I have very dry skin, especially as its been so cold this is what I'm most excited to try!

So these are my goodies from Lush for this month, hope you've enjoyed the gigantic essay! Haha :)

Has any one tried any others from the retro collection? If so let me know your thoughts!! :) xxx

Just a tad too excited ...

I do have a haul post that I'm really excited to do but this just couldn't wait!!

Whilst on my lunch at work today I popped into Boots and when wondering around I came across something shiny and new :)

I have wanted a Clarasonic for absolutely ages now but they are so pricey I just haven't been able to give in to one!! And then I saw this, No7 have brought out there own version! For £15!!!!! :D

I'm sure it won't be to the same standard but I am so bloody excited to give it a try, and do a review for you all!! Catch them whilst you can as they're going back up to £25 very soon! :)

Has anyone else tried this? Or a Clarasonic?

Pixi Cosmetics

Because of the recent weather conditions it has taken all online purchases a little longer to arrive, but finally this morning was the return of the postman! :)

Being a newbie to PixiBeauty I was eager to try out what I had ordered! The endless silky eye pen £9.99 in colours BlackNoir and BlackCocoa and the Magic Tink Tint £12. I'd heard lots of great things about these eyeliners so when browsing the website after already placing these in my basket I couldn't resist this cute lip tint. And I am so happy that I couldn't, I am in LOVE!!!!

The eyeliners lives up to everything I've heard 'Waterproof. Gives the intense colour of a liquid liner in an easy to apply gel pencil. No retouching required all day.' The only thing I need to still check is its lasting power, but so far so good after 5 hours! I'm so happy I purchased these two basic colours to try out, today I've gone for BlackCocoa which is a very dark espresso brown. It's so smooth and highly pigmented I'm already seeing a slight obsession developing!

The Magic Tink Tint is also really lovely used today to compliment a natural look, however the colour could definitely be made stronger. 'This magic balm glides onto lips, teasing out your own unique perfect pink' It smells slightly of peppermint and feels silk like on the lips as well as extremely hydrating! I was very impressed with colour and how quickly it developed!

As an introduction to Pixibeauty I am very happy with my purchases and will definitely be returning for another mooch after pay day!

Have you tried anything from Pixi? What are your favourites?

Love for Lush

It's no secret to anyone that I am a complete Lush obsessive! Loving a large variety of products, Lush is one of my go to places whenever venturing out to shop!

Being a brand focussed on helping the environment, as I'm sure you all know Lush has a policy where if you return five of there black cosmetic pots (of any size) you can have your pick of a fresh face mask retailing at £5.99.

So when sorting through my huge cosmetic collection the other day I realised it was time to take my pots down a pick up a cheeky freebie. I'm not really one for face masks as my skins so sensitive but the Lush ones truly are delicious, they smell AMAZING! And leave my skin feeling soooo soft! The one I picked up is different to my usual oaty choice.

Catastrophe Cosmetic 'when disaster looms, Catastrophe Cosmetic calms and cleanses the skin. Blueberries rich in beneficial anti-oxidants, soothing chamomile, Irish moss and the gentle cleansing action of calamine to save the day!'

After trying so many products recently and the build up of Christmas and New Year I thought this sweet smelling pot of heaven sounded just perfect for a pick me up and a treat for my skin!

Have you tried Catastrophe Cosmetic? What are you favourite face masks?

"To be beautiful is the birthright of every woman" Elizabeth Arden

After a busy few weeks I decided that my first post back would be a little product review. Something I have tried and tested and truly can not be without now.
Elizabeth Arden - Ceramide Capsules! (Daily youth restoring serum)
'This lightweight, silky-smooth serum for face, neck and décolletage quickly infuses skin with ceramides for a youth-restoring boost, to retexturise and revitalise the look of skin. Visibly improves skin tone and clarity, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps support skin's natural collagen levels for a firmer look. Skin is noticeably smoother, softer and more youthful looking!'
Ok I'm 21 and touch wood my skins pretty good the majority of the time! However it gets very dry! And I have days when I get home take my make up off and my skin feels awful! These have been my savour the past 3 months! Honestly I'll apply one capsules worth of product before bed and the next morning my skin is practically glowing! :)
They're definitely pricey one capsule is basically a pound, so I'm glad I tried so many samples before finally giving in and asking for my very own pot on the golden goodness for Christmas :)
They're so worth the money and I believe these bad boys will be in my skin care routine for a very long time!

What did Santa bring everyone nice for Christmas? :) xx

Bourjois 2-in-1 Tweezer and False Eyelash Applicator

Well I'm going to do a little mini review of a product that, I don't want to sound cheesy has practically changed my life! Haha! I know, but seriously! :) it's amazing!

Bourjois have developed an eyelash applicator that has made it so easy to apply false eyelashes a clumsy girly like myself is now able to have fluttering lashes in the blink of an eye! ;)

With a tweezer like applicator at one end to grab and steady. Then a flat ended prodder at the other I have never found it so easy! And all for under £5 I'm am highly impressed and this definitely has been my most worth while purchase recently.

If anyone is struggling with applying lashes then I urge you to pick one of the bad boys and give them a whirl!

Festive Bow ... thevintageset

Well today has been a rather splendid day spent shopping with the bestest! :)
After a lovely honeycomb hot chocolate thank you Costa, we mooched about picking up a few gems here and there!

Main purchase has to be my black glitter bow hair slide, from thevintageset
It's so festive and just the right size to add a touch of sparkle to any outfit! Officially in love!!
It's amazing having a Besty with all the go to pieces :)

Have you visited thevintageset? If so what have you brought?