A New Skin Discovery & Saver - that won't break the bank!

(Picture is not my own)

Ok the wonderful beauty of Tea Tree Oil. I have always been a skeptic, bought products infused with the oil in the past blah blah nothing spectacular. But then I had mega breakouts and a huge skin reaction to the point where I literally had a full face of acne (Or what it felt like to me anyways).

If you have a favourite youtuber do you tend to go back and rewatch some of their old videos? Well I do, and this is where I rediscovered Jess from Sunbeamsjess's skincare routine. She has always been huge on tea tree oil and using it with other natural/non comedogenic products to help prevent and treat her skin. So when I was in B&M (large store with various cheap products from food to home) I picked up a bottle of pure tea tree oil for around £2 and I haven't looked back. That's also a great point you kind find it out there very cheap- maybe even in the pound shops!

I have realized that with my skin, less is much more. I can't use lots of fancy products and now if anything I have the fear of trying new things.

How I use tree tree oil:

Cleanse twice with Garnier Micellar water

Remove eyemakeup with Garnier Skin Fresh eyemakeup remover

I will then do another cotton pad of Micellar water if I feel I need it (heavy makeup day)

Then I was take a liberal amount of Tea tree oil (I know a lot of people online say use 1-2 drops and pin point it, yes if you have really dry skin) I shake the bottle until I get around 7-10 drops on a large cotton pad and I sweep it all over my face and chest. Not close to my eyes as it will STING.

I don't apply any moisturizer or any products after and go to sleep. In the morning I will apply the Sanctuary Spa Deep cleansing matte hydra lotion before my makeup. Obviously this is a routine for my skin and mine is quite oily these days so add in more products to tailor your own needs!

I have been doing this routine every night for around 2 weeks and the difference in my skin is beyond positive. All spots are now gone - just some marks and scarring left which is annoying but no bumps! If I do get a fresh spot it seems to dry up hugely after one night. The texture of my skin is much smoother and I feel much more confident.

By the way, if you get tea tree oil be prepared for people asking what's that smell?? It happens alot! But I personally am a fan, I just think it is very strong.

I hope this will help anyone in my position, thanks for reading! xxx

Summer Shopping | Sally's and Savers Haul

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

My best friends and flatmates are obsessed with cleansing waters, I've tried the no7 one and wasn't impressed but I'm easily influenced and this was super cheap at £2.99 for 400ml so here we go again. These are great for your kit too. 

 St Moriz Mousse and Shimmering bronzing souffle

This pack was £4.99 for both, holy grail products that I always fall back on.

Nail Rock Kit £1.29

Got2b volumizing styling powder £2.99

This is my holy grail hair product, I am literally never without this. I you love big messy hair try this. 

Quick Tan Bronzing Mousse Medium Dark £6.99 with sallys discount

Ardell lashes 120 and demi wispies £2.30

L'oreal tecniart £9.99

Spray this on to dry or wet hair before heat and it creates a sleeker long lasting style. Tried and tested many times, it's the best. 

Garnier Summer Body £2.99

This is another trusty product that, I've been using for years also interestingly this is one of the only tans that Poppy can use that doesn't irritate eczema. 

Let me know if you have tried any of these products and if you still like these posts or prefer just makeup looks?

Thanks for reading xoxo

Current Obsession | Lush Face Masks

Ain't nobody look good in a face mask selfie, but a blog about face mask's just isn't right without one is it?

(Hence the over editing haha)

My friend Poppy was the one who actually reintroduced me into Lush, I feel it was all the hype when I was around 15. I definitely used to buy their face masks then. But due to a lot of mistreating our bodies (partying lol) we needed a pick me up, skin therapy! 

So far recently I have tried two, the only thing is they are natural and kept in a 'fresh face deli' in store so you have a time limit and have to keep in the fridge before they go off! But I haven't felt such a noticeable difference with a face mask in forever, my skin feels a million times smoother and softer. (The kind were you can't stop touching it, everybody loves that feeling!) I struggle with having an even tone and I feel these helped after as well!

https://www.lush.co.uk/product/59/Brazened-Honey-Fresh-Face-Mask

Brazened Honey is a booster to help wake up and stimulate the skin, perfect detox.

https://www.lush.co.uk/product/304/Oatifix-Fresh-Face-Mask

Oatifix is a purely nourishing one for dry skin.

Both are amazing for a pick me up!

Let me know what you think of  Lush? Tried any of these?

Thanks for reading! xoxo

Face Tanning | St.Tropez Naturals

 

Quite recently St.Tropez launched a new line of tanning products called 'Naturals' aiming to be vegan and full of good ingredients for your skin. The face one especially promised not to block pores and bring out spots. This is exactly why I bought it, usually if I want tanned skin on my face (I am ghostly pale, even a few shades lighter than my body) I sacrifice my skin and almost can guarantee a breakout!

 

Compared to the previous St.Tropez this as you can see is a much thicker lotion and does have a much more natural scent although it is still very strong (a bad point to people who sensitive to headaches etc due to strong scents). It's recommended to be used 2-3 times a week, which is what I did and so far I am very pleased with it! I got natural glowing skin and it didn't seem to make my skin go crazy. I can't vouch for everyone because everyone has different skin so ultimately I would say if you think this is something you were looking for it's probably the best product out there to try first!

 

It's normally priced just under £20 but I found it in my local Savers (for anyone who lives near me) for only £9.99 which is amazing! The sales person couldn't even understand why they stocked in when I asked as it has only been released in Debenhams etc.

 

Thanks for reading xoxox

 



Origins Haul & Mini Review | Skincare Routine

Origins has always been a brand I'd heard a lot about and maybe admired from a far, mostly because it's quite expensive. But I finally took the plunge and treated myself to some new skincare. I ordered off the origins website instead of Debenhams because if you spent over £50 you got a choice of deluxe samples, which are the products below!

 



My free deluxe samples:
 

Ginzing Eye Cream (Probably my least favourite product only because I'm not very good with eye creams, I don't particularly need them in my routine yet because of my age and I just forget to use it most nights (an extra 'faff'), nothing wrong with the product itself but I do think it's very overhyped and overpriced)
 

Modern Friction Exfoliator (I like this product but it also isn't ground-breaking for me, one thing I would mention is do not get this in your eyes, hell on earth!)
 

Cheeks and Face Frothy Face Wash (This would be amazing if you have really oily skin, as I have not found a product like it, leaves my skin squeaky clean)
 

Drink up Intensive Overnight Mask (Gorgeous as a treat to your skin, I love the handiness of just popping it on before bed and sleeping in it, fuss free!)

 



 

My full size purchases:

 

Origins Never a Dull Moment Skin Brightening Face Cleanser

First thing I noticed about this cleanser was that it smells gorgeous, because Origins is a natural brand I didn't have high hopes for the scents of the products but this one is right on the description, sweet and fruity. I'm really enjoying using it to take my makeup off and cleanse although I haven't broke out, I also haven't noticed my skin any brighter yet.

 





 

High-Potency Night-a-Mins Mineral Enriched Oil-free Renewal Cream

Another thing I noticed with this product right off the bat was it's scent, smells to me of Jaffa cakes, a lovely sweet orange. To me this is a big positive and I love it! Yes this cream is super expensive (over £30 I think) but a little goes a long way and I think it will last me over 6 months at least. I find it luxurious and moisturising and I haven't had any break outs or problems so far!

 

 

Let me know if you have tried any origins products and what are your favourites! I love hearing peoples opinions on products, it helps a lot!

 

Thanks for reading and please follow xoxox

Cheap Skincare, That Works!

Mud Therapy Deep Cleansing Mud Mask £2.59 from Superdrug

I've had this mask for quite a long time now and have used it many, many times. But specifically only when I'm having one of those really bad skin days, multiple spots, usually on my chin which is hormonal ladies and I am in need of a serious quick fix! I apply this mask all over freshly cleansed skin at night, leave for about half an hour (it dries n hardens so you will know when its ready to remove) and by the morning my breakouts are usually significantly reduced. I don't use this mask as a weekly treatment or anything because frankly I'm too lazy or never remember and I do think it would probably dry my skin out too if I did. So which is why I only save it for those horrendous days. Maybe if you had acne or super oily skin you could. I know this product is nothing fancy but I definately thought it was worth a post for the price alone! Completely barginous at less the £3.

Mental note for myself to check out more products from this range next time I'm in Superdrug, have any of you guys?

Thanks for reading xoxo

10 little secrets TAG

1. What is one product that makes you feel like a million dollars?
Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer...wow words cannot describe how much I love this product!! I use shade 1 under my eyes for that kim kardasion look and shade 2 on any blemishes! The difference it makes is amazing... must buy it now! haha (its only £4.19?)

2. What is your skincare secret? / A passed down skin care tip
My skincare secret is including a facecloth when im cleansing as it exfoliates aswell as removing makeup! Old school! But works!

3. Share your hair care secret?
Macadamia healing oil... Never tried anything like it! Its expensive but ten times better than any of the cheaper ones. Must have if you got dyed hair like me!

4. What is your biggest diet rule?
Im crap at diets. No willpower :( But an easy thing that I find to cut out is fizzy drinks etc, drink water instead!

5. Any workout tips?
Currently on day 3 of Jillian Micheals 30 day shred... Never felt more pain like it!! Definately working so far if you can put up with barely walking haha.

6. Which perfume is your secret weapon?
No joke my boyfriend is obsessed with britney spears fantasy!! (I know its sooo 10 years ago haha)

7. What is a clothing item of yours which always turns heads?
In the winter I love my tweed blazer.. Summer which is non exitent where I live, its a toughy, maybe heavily printed scarves! I need the warmth..

8. What is your most treasured piece of jewellery?
My boyfriend bought me a D&G charm bracelet for my last birthday. I wear it all the time!

9. Who is your style crush?
On youtube/blogs I heart..(wait for a list lol)
clothes encounters
fashion citizen
handfuloffashion
fashiontoast

I admire them for finding AMAZING thrifted pieces..

10. Tell us something we don't know about you
I got my first tattoo last summer! its an angel wing on my ankle. I was freaking crapping myself but I got through it because my 3 other besties all got tattoos at the same time! Was so cute we all supported eachother.. Now I have an addiction to looking up tattoos. Don't know if or what my next one will be. Maybe nothing...

Mini Clinque haul

Colour surge eyeshadow 'frosted blossom' gorge for spring/summer.. really light shimmer lavender,pink!

Dont be scared.. I didnt actually buy a black lippie.. Its called an 'almost lipstick' and this ones called 'Black Honey'. Really this means they are super duper sheer, this one comes out as a really sheer but moisturizing blackberry red. Its soo glossy!

I was watching one of tanya burr's videos (pixiewoo2 on youtube so beautiful and talented!) anyways and she was using this foundation. I really loved the final result so i got it, clinique always are a bit on the small side with the size of their foundations though. It is indeed smaller in life.

Anti-Blemish solutions clearing moisturizer, I wasnt planning on getting this, sort of an impulse buy. I havent really got into using it yet but i like the idea of my skin getting better with this, not that i have bad acne of anything but i do get spots and break outs, boo! :(

I have wanted this moisturizer for soo long! Its lovely and silky, a little goes a long way and it makes my skin feel great. Its called the 'dramatically different moisturizing lotion' if you cant make out the photo. So far so good, been using it for about 3 days.

Picture heavy, sowwie, but I know i love a good look at products before i even think about buying!! Always interesting..

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