The contour solution

Does anyone else really struggle trying to find a contouring product that is the right consistency for your skin, that blends really easily and is in a shade that suits you because you're so friggin' pale? Same. BUT I have found a drugstore product that fits me peachy, the Freedom Pro Contour Shaped Sticks.

Lush haul September 2017

I have loved Lush for years now so when I get the chance I do like to treat myself every now and then so here is what I got a few weeks ago in Meadowhall, I thought I would leave the haul until now so I can tell you what I thought of them when I used them so sorry it's a bit late!

Guest post #1: Simple Natural Treatments for Smooth Facial Skin

Hey guys! Mandy here, today we have a guest post by a guest writer, Emma Lawson, on how to naturally get clear skin! My posts will be back again in a matter of 48 hours so keep posted. Take it away Emma!

Merumaya Gentle Exfoliating Toner*

I am in love. When I received this Merumaya Gentle Ex-foliating Toner in the post I wasn't really sure what to expect, I suffer with dry skin around my nose and the only thing that I have ever tried that actually works to get rid of it is kinda heavy duty facial scrubs. As I was reading about the Merumaya Gentle Exfoliating Toner I was sat there thinking "It couldn't hurt to try it but I doubt it will work on my sorry schnoz." but oh how wrong I was.

I haven't really ventured out in to the world of cleansing and toning too much if I'm honest, I have a few from M&S but nothing major. However the past few weeks have really opened my eyes on skincare and how amazing cleansing and toning can be for your skin instead of the usual make-up wipe and occasional face mask. 

I pop this toner on a cotton pad or ball after I have used my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, I don't use too much, just enough to start to feel the dampness on the other side of the cotton pad. I use the cotton pad firstly on my nose using a small circular motion and it gets rid of all the dead skin, I then wipe it over my other trouble areas such as my temples and above my eyebrows. When I use it my skin tingles a bit and feels cold but it does with any toner so I wouldn't worry, it's like you can feel it tightening your pores.

Not only does this product work for getting rid of dead skin and tightening pore but it has actually keep the dead skin from building up, where as when I use a heavy duty scrub I can't use it every day and after a day or two you can see the dry skin again.

The description of this product is "AHA's gently, yet effectively peel away dead skin, detoxify, cleanse and refine pores, revealing fresh, smooth, brighter skin. Hyaluronic acid and natural betaine provide moisture, plumpness and a reduction in the signs of skin ageing and importantly, prevent skin drying out during and after the exfoliation." and I can attest to each of these points. 

You may look at the price of £17.50 and be slightly put off but it really lasts and it most definitely works. To be quite honest Its going to save you money because:
a) its a two in one product
b) it lasts for ages because you don't need to use loads
c) you are getting more for your money than buying scrubs AND toners that wont last very long.

I shall be using this right up until the last drop, this toner is pretty much the Queen of my skincare routine.


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The Body Shop: Body Butter review

I'm pretty sure that every girl that has the slightest interest in pampering themselves has used The Body Shop body butters at one point or another. Even people who don't actually buy them for themselves we all end up accumulating them at Christmas or on our birthdays when our cousins are not quite sure what to get us and they're kind of strapped for cash.

I am not going to lie to you, I was never really one who felt the need to send so much time moisturising and buffing your skin, I didn't really see the point. However over the past year my love for pampering sessions has grown enormously which in turn means I have been using more and more different products to see what makes me feel most luscious. And these body butters seem to do the trick. So much so, I'm down to my last small tub of it, deffo gonna have to re-purchase ASAP.

The Body Shops' butters have a lovely texture, they feel like whipped cream, light and creamy but also rich, making it feel very luxurious. Not only is the texture of these butters amazing, the scent is also delectable, making them almost good enough to eat (not I said almost don't be getting any ideas). This particular butter is satsuma scented, orangey but more zesty than an orange body butter, it is sweet but definitely has a zing to it! I love the scent of this because it does not smell fake or factory made, it actually smells like a satsuma and it really does smell delicious.

These body butters make my skin feel super duper soft and its amazing to slather it on when you get out the bath or the shower but I personally do not think they are quite as moisturising as they could be. They do add a bit of moisture to the skin I will give them that, but I have started to suffer with dry skin and I partner these butters with an in-shower moisturising gel or lotion so the butters can top up on moisture and make my skin feel as soft as a peach!

Definitely worth buying if you're not looking for a super nourishing and moisturing butter, if you're looking for something light, luxe and lush then this is deffo for you!

Interested in hearing some other opinions on different products? Perfect! This post is a collaboration with a few other bloggers doing reviews on various products that we have all tried and either love or hate!


TheAverageGurl
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Lush Haul! (Christmas Gift)

For Christmas I got some really amazing Lush products from my family, as you will know if you follow me on Twitter. I am a massive fan of lush and I thought I would show you all what I got considering I did a poll and you said you wanted to see this!

I got the cutest little box filled with 6 different products!

The first product was the Dashing Santa Bath Bomb, this is shaped like Santa with his sack of presents. The colour of the bath bomb is bright red and the scent is satsuma/ clementine or I would describe it as a light orange scent.

The second product in the box is Candy Mountain, this is a bubble bar the claims to make mountains of bubbles in your bath. It certainly lives up to this claim, you literally need to crumble small amounts of this bar into each bath to get tonnes of sweet scented bubbles!

I also got the Yoga Bomb which is supposed to be very good for relaxation. This has a very woody and natural smell which is also very soothing and uplifting, I can not wait to get a nice hot bath with this one, might even light a few candles too! It is bright orange in colour and about the size of an orange too.

The next bath bomb I got is a really cute little guy, Butterbear. This is a small white bath bomb in the shape of a teddy bear. The scent is vanilla and it includes cocoa butter to soften and moisturize the skin during your bath! He’s so cute!

Tisty Tosty is a Lush favourite of mine and I get it every time I shop in lush so I was over the moon to receive it in my little box of goodies. This is a bath ballistic, it is in the shape of a heart, this has a very floral and light scent and has rose petals in it that float in your bath when you pop it in!

And finally I got the Star Dust bath bomb. This is a star shaped white bath bomb that looks like it has a little surprise inside due to it being bright blue! It smells absolutely amazing and I wish I could buy this all year round but unfortunately you can not due to it being a festive special. I am definitely looking forward to using this!

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My haircare routine

My haircare

I love my hair and I'm trying to grow it out long again as I
miss my luscious locks, here is how
I look after my hair.

February Wish List

My February wish list

Some of the things I want in February.

EveryDay MakeUp

Almost every morning I am in a rush to get ready so I can get to

college, and a lot of the time I don't have

time to faff around with my make up.

So this is my every day make up that takes under 

10 minutes to do!

LUSH bathtime

Having a LUSH bath time

I am one of the many people that adore a good pampering

session in the bath.

And one of my favourite ways of pampering myself in the bath is to

treat myself to a LUSH bath ballistic.

These amazing bath bombs have such an amazing scent that relaxes you

and clears your head.