Liz Earle: Hot Cloth Cleanser

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With the make up world baking our face, we sometimes forget the importance of taking it all off at the end of the day. After painfully seraching for the best way to remove my make up, I finally got round to trying the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser. This is a great multi use product, as it removes your eye make up too!

The Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser normally comes paired with the Liz Earle Pure Cotton Muslin Cloth, which I think works the best, but you can use any muslin cloth you like.

The cleanser itself is a creamy consistency and is used straight on your face. This is a great way to gently remove your make up without ripping your eyelashes out. After the make up starts to melt away, you soak the muslin cloth in warm water and wipe away the make up. If I have a full face, I tend to do this twice, just to make sure I have removed everything properly.

I found that this doesn’t dry my face out, so after rinsing (if I’m feeling lazy) I don’t necessarily need to moisturise… but of course I would follow this up with a night cream before I sleep away.

In terms of price, I think this cleanser is reasonable and the muslin cloths are reusable (you can just chuck them in the washing machine and they’re ready to go again!).

Liz Earle often has packages offers online and is great way to try their products and see what works best with your skin. This cleanser also comes in a scented version.

This cleanser really is my new go to! It’s affordable, it works and you only need a couple of pumps at a time. It’s a product that I reccomend to all my friends.

Check it out here:

http://uk.lizearle.com/cleanse-and-polish
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Soap and Glory Sundays: Pt.2

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Welcome to the second part of my product review for The Whole Glam Lot. Now we’re all buttered up from last week’s body butter run through, I’m going to be chatting about the prequel! Shower gel! Sugar Crush Body Wash to be precise. The bottle in this set comes in a pump (500ml) and can also be used as bubble bath. This product is great to start your morning with a zing.

The texture of the shower gel is quite creamy and is perfect to use with exfoliating gloves and loofah. It lathers up very easily and leaves your skin feeling nourished. Just like with the Body Butter, I assumed that this product would be heavily scented, however, I found it to be very gentle on my skin. If you’re  one for an odourless shower gel, the I would not recommend this shower gel. Although, it is scented it is perfect for everyday use.

I have used Sugar Crush Body Wash for over a month now and I still have plenty left. A little goes a long way so don’t be tempted to tip out the whole bottle on your first use. I also tried the product out as a bubble bath (as the bottle suggested) and found that I preferred it as a shower gel.

TIP: Feel free to make this into a scrub by adding some granulated sugar or salt into your hand before mixing with the shower gel. I always chose to follow through with a moisturiser, but using the shower gel on it’s own is quite nourishing it itself.

You can also get this in a travel sized bottle, so is perfect for smelling delightful on your holidays!!

Grab your bottle here: http://www.soapandglory.com/sugar-crushtm-body-wash

Soap and Glory Sundays: Product Review Pt.1

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So over Christmas time, I received a fabulous Soap and Glory gift set (The Whole Glam Lot) from Boots and I think it’s a great way to try out products you would never normally purchase. 2016’s set came in a metal travel case and was full with body care, facial skincare and a bit of make up. Having used about half of these products so far, I have decided to review a product from it every week and let you know how they have or haven’t been working for me.

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Soap and Glory: The Whole Glam Lot

So I thought I’d begin with a classic Soap and Glory product: The Righteous Body Butter.

In this set, a full size (300ml) is given which is amazing in itself! My initial thoughts about this cream is that it smells so good, it must be perfumed and not great for my skin, but I was so wrong. With shea butter and coconut oil being the central ingredients, it’s a great product to use after shaving and exfoliation.

A little bit of this product goes a long way so don’t feel tempted to plop a load on, because it really is very rich. I found that this is best to use after having a shower when your pores are opened and can absorb the cream a lot better.

I tried this product for a month and I can my skin reaped the benefit! Not only was my skin moisturised all day long, but I found that after about a week, I could miss days out and my skin would still feel great.  T

The scent of this Body Butter is emulated across a lot of Soap and Glory classics, so f you prefer odourless products, this butter is not for you. It’s a great way to lightly perfume yourself and not waste your expensive fragrances. I found that the light scent lasts pretty much the best part of the day.

TIP: Before going out rub a little Righteous Butter on the back of your lags and in the crease of your elbow to keep the scent lasting longer.

Pick up you Righteous Butter here: http://www.boots.com/soap-and-glory-the-righteous-butter-300ml

Picture: Perisha Kudhail

Thrifty Thursdays: Garnier Skin Active Tissue Mask

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I’m back with the second of my Thrifty Thursday series! Today I’ve chosen the Moisture Bomb, Tissue Mask from Garnier’s Skin Active Range. This is a thrifty alternative to getting a moisturising facial at the spa, as it leaves your skin feeling hydrated for a week!

I decided to choose this mask because it worked so well for it’s price point. It was only a couple of pounds and is great for travelling and using after a hectic week.

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Garnier, Moisture Bomb, Tissue Mask

To get the most out of this mask,  I started by cleansing and exfoliating my face (check out my Winter Hacks Blog to make your own scrub). I then peeled the mask and put it gel side down on my face. The packet says to leave on for 15 mins, but  I found the longer you keep it on the better. Feel free to use this time to get on with some odd jobs or work. I’m actually wearing one whilst writing this blog! Then peel off and massage the excess into your face.

That is why this mask is so great for travelling, because there is no water required. What a great way to step off a plane!

Tips: I used this mask after popping it in the fridge to magnify the cooling effect and make my skin feel extra hydrated.

If you have extra gel on the mask, try massaging into you hands, it’ll make them feel great.

Try it out for yourself: http://www.boots.com/garnier-moisture-bomb-tissue-mask

Homemade scrub: https://wordpress.com/post/perishakudhail.wordpress.com/17

No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Brush

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Hi All!

With the importance of skincare becoming more and more prominent, I thought it was time for me to try a rotating brush. I decided on the No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Brush. Not only is this priced at a great price point, but it gave me the results I wanted.

I have been using this brush for the last month or so now and it is still doing a great job. As I have just moved to the city, I needed to up the game on my cleansing routine and this brush was a great place to start. It’s a light little gadget that you can pair with your cleanser and it makes your skin feel great for the next stage in your skincare.

There are two settings on the brush and it comes with a detachable head that you can wash after every use. I used the gentler setting around my nose and the higher setting on my forehead (as this is a bit more resilient than softer areas on the face) and it worked a treat. After the first use, my skin was instantly softer and the black heads around my nose noticeably reduced. The brush works by rotating and you guiding it around your face, and gently exfoliating the skin. Although this is a face brush, I also used it on the front and back of my neck in order the get an all round clean and feel fresher.

I wouldn’t recommend using this with a thick cleanser, but this was just my preference as I felt the brush rotated better with a thinner consistency. I did also try this brush with my daily face wash and I loved it! I only use the brush on my face for around two minutes as I feel I don’t need it more than that. My skin type is combination. It gets oily in the middle and is normal around the edges and I found the brush was suitable for it.

I feel like I’ll stick with this brush and keep using it in the future. Overall I would give it an eight out ten for doing what is says on the box.

Check it out for yourself, I have popped a link below:

http://www.boots.com/no7-beautiful-skin-cleansing-brush-10152733

TIP: By using the No7 vouchers that are often given in store, you can get and extra £5 this face brush.

Thrifty Thursday: Rose Water

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Hi All,

This will be the first of my Thrifty Thursdays series, where I will be sharing my DIY hacks and skincare tips that you can do on a budget. If you have any skincare issues then comment below and I can include my suggestions in my next blog.

I cannot rave enough about rose water! With rose water always being  staple in my household I can vouch for this product. It is easy to get and can be used for many things. From anti- ageing to creating an eye soak, rose water is an affordable multi-wonder.

Here are my top five ways that I use rose water:

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KTC Rose Water
  1. As a refreshing Face Mask: Add 4 tbsp of rose water to half a cup of Greek/natural set yogurt. Apply to the face (including the lips, but avoiding the eyes) and let sit for at least 15 minutes. This is great to do before having an evening shower. After letting the mask sit, wash with lukewarm water and then a splash of cold water. Follow with your favourite moisturizer.
  2. As a Setting Spray: As inspired by Huda Beauty, simply mix 1 part rose water to 2  part mineral water in a spray bottle and spray a thin layer over your made up face.
  3. As a an Eye Soak:  Rose water is fantastic for soothing the eyes and help to alleviate puffiness. Pop some rose water onto cotton pads and place them on the eye. This works best by chilling the rose water before popping them onto the cotton pads.
  4. As an Eye Mask: By combing the benefits of rose water and potato, you can use this mask to help mask the appearance of dark under eyes and puffiness. Start by grating a potato in a bowl and add 1 tbsp of rose water. Then make small patties in your hands and squeeze out any excess water, then place the patties on your eyes. You can re use this mixture by keeping in the fridge in a box. it lasts for about a week in the fridge.
  5. As a Primer: Just as the rose water and water mix can be used as a setting spray it can also be used as a toner to help your skin glow. Use after cleansing and leave to dry before you put on your moisturizer.

You can grab a bottle of rose water cheaply from world food stores or your local supermarket. I use the KTC brand of rose water, but you can grab whatever bottle you like.

Treatment Tuesday: Cupping

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The internet has been taken by storm with news of cupping treatments. Just like many trendy luxuries, this is not a new phenomenon and  is an ancient practice.

For those of you who don’t know, cupping is uses as a means to promote blood flow and help detox the skin. This is done by using cups to create suction on the skin (think love bite type suction). This can be done using heat or pressure to create suction. This is done on the back and can leave bruise like marks, but soon fade after  few days. The suction causes your blood vessels and encourage healing and detox of the skin.

I’m always  fan of trying something new, so I decided to give it a go. I went down to the Maple Salon in Chinatown, London and let the therapist work her magic.

My treatment started with a 1 hour thai body massage which was amazing, she then proceeded to use plastic cups on my back and used pulleys to create suction (kind of like a syringe). After the cups were sucked onto my back, I was left for 30 minutes to relax. Unlike a massage, it is a very passive treatment which is why it felt so strange, but once the cups were popped of my back, it felt like taking your heels off after a night out. My body was so relaxed. My back is currently cover in round love bite type marks, which means it definitely works!

Overall I would recommend this treatment if you if you have an achy back and want to try something new. It’s a great way to pep yourself up if you feeling a little tense. I would not suggest this treatment if you have a heavy work load after because you will most likely fall asleep.

If you’re in London, check out Maple Salon, the service there is fantastic. There are many different kinds of cupping treatments and mine was heat free, feel free to look around and decide which treatment you want to try.

https://www.maplesalon.com/

If you want to get an idea of fire cupping, check out this Buzzfeed video:

 

L’Oreal Pure Clay Masks

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With face mask bombarding us everywhere we go, I found  delightful trio that work wonders for your skin. At such a fantastic price point, there is no excuse not to try out Loreal’s Pure Clay Face Masks.

Having now tried all three masks, on numerous occasions, it is not only great for skincare, but provides a fabulous base for flawless make up.

  1. The first mask that I tried was the Pure Clay Detox mask and this wonder definitely screamed that black is the new black. The claims were that this mask clarifies and detoxes the skin. I can now say I am an advocate for this. After the first application a lot of the black heads that I got around my nose area were gently washed away and with repeated use my skin soon was lifted of the pollution in the city.
  2. The second treatment that I tried was the Pure Clay Glow mask and this red little number is great for next level exfoliation. This mask claims to brighten the skin and for someone who is constantly battling for a glow, I was surprised that this worked. The texture t first takes a bit of getting used to as it is gritty as opposed to smooth, but the instant glow after the first use is fantastic.
  3. The final mask that I used was the Pure Clay Purity Mask, which vibrant green colour should not be off putting. This mask is great for oily skin which claims to mattify and purify skin. I used this as part of a multi mask treatment as I only tend to get oily around my nose. Because of my skin type this mask wasn’t ideal for the whole of my face, but for my nose it was great to help my make up lat all day.

These masks are ideal for targeting your worry areas and can be used all at the same time as part of a multi mask treatment. Try using a brush to apply the mask to avoid wasting the mask on your fingers. IMG_1598

With most drug stores selling these masks for under a tenner, you can pick them up in the UK from these stores:

Superdrug: http://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27Oreal-Paris-Pure-Clay-Purity-Face-Mask-50ml/p/714245?gclid=CNm5otLot9MCFcluGwodEmUA7Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

Boots: http://www.boots.com/loreal/loreal-skin/loreal-skin-pure-clay-masks

The Best Things in Life are Free

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With the pinch of Christmas and New Years following us into 2017, buying luxury products is probably the last thing on our minds. With new products coming out all the time, how on earth do we keep up and know what is a investment?

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Picture by: Ian Vernon

You should never feel pressured in buying products just because they are new on the market, you need to try what’s good for your skin and routine. It’s a big ask to drop money on skincare products that are raved about all over social media and people forget the harm in asking. This is why free samples can help you find out what’s best for your routine.

From Charlotte Tilbury to Garnier, you can pick up samples of all sorts of products and try them out to see what’s best for you. You can do this by approaching the assistants in stores such as Selfridges and Debenhams, who would be happy to help you. Often concessions offer free samples and even test the product on your skin before you buy.

It can seem intimidating to ask for a sample from a premium brand, however, this can save you money and help you make an informed decision on what to buy. Of course, don’t become accustomed to keep going back for free samples, because sales assistants will realise you are taking advantage.

If you are thinking about making a purchase, go into a store and think about what you want the product to do for your skin and go from there. If you do decide to purchase something that day, don’t be scared to ask for the to pack your purchase up with free  samples too.

If you don’t ask then you don’t get, so start a collection of free samples and you’ll see the difference in your savings.

Tis the Season!

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Tis’ the season!

With Christmas fast approaching, it only makes sense to think about great stocking fillers that are great for you beauty wellbeing!

In the spirit of Christmas, here are my top stocking fillers to give your loved ones a pleasant surprise.

  1. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water.

This magic water has been the rage of the year and it’s a good thing we can get it in a travel friendly size! Micellar water gently removes your make up (even the most stubborn mascara) and leaves your skin feeling fresh.

  1. No7 Beautiful Skin Dry Skin Rescue

Winter brings about the festive season, but it also brings around dry skin and we need to get on that fast. Give your skin a lift with this light formula by No7! Try after exfoliating for all day moisture.

  1. Champneys Body Butter

A mini delight in this golden box will leave you skin feeling great and smelling amazing. This is a great stocking filler for a little luxury. This can be used all over the body and is ideal for a post shower indulgence.

  1. Toni & Guy Conditioner.

Being busy with all the preparations, we often forget about the wellbeing of our locks! This Conditioner comes in a lovely size to slip into a stocking! Let it sit for 5 mins and it will leave your hair soft and perfect for styling.

  1. The Body Shop Mineral & Ginger Face Mask

Clay is great for drawing out the impurities in your skin and The Body Shop offers a cruelty free way to do this! Put this mask on your face and neck after cleansing and let its magic work. Finish off with a facial oil or moisturiser for glowing skin on Christmas Day.

  1. BURT’S BEES Lip Balm

Burt’s Bees encourage the natural honey production of bees and celebrate the magic ingredient in their Lip Balms. Get the whole set and share the love with your family and friends.

 

I hope these ideas spark your beauty journey. Stocking fillers are a great way to get people to try new products and adds a bit of variety to their routines.

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

 

You can buy these stocking fillers here:

 

Micellar Water- http://www.garnier.co.uk/skin-care/beauty/garnier/micellar?gclid=CMTuna_CjdECFfcy0wod8x4LFQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO69p6_CjdECFSkT0wodLeMOGw

 

Dry Skin Rescue- http://www.garnier.co.uk/skin-care/beauty/garnier/micellar?gclid=CMTuna_CjdECFfcy0wod8x4LFQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO69p6_CjdECFSkT0wodLeMOGw

 

Body Butter-  http://www.garnier.co.uk/skin-care/beauty/garnier/micellar?gclid=CMTuna_CjdECFfcy0wod8x4LFQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO69p6_CjdECFSkT0wodLeMOGw

 

Face Mask- https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/my-skin-type/shine-free-balanced-skin/warming-mineral-mask/p/p000803

 

Conditioner – https://store.toniandguy.com/

 

Lip Balm- https://www.burtsbees.co.uk/?cm_mmc=PPC_Google-_-Brand_Pure_EX-_-burts%20bees-_-burts%20bees&gclid=CMrulKLCjdECFaMW0wodl6MOmw

 

Photography by Ian Vernon: www.ianvernonphotography.co.uk