I started this year with a brand new skincare routine. In my opinion there's no better time to have a skincare splurge than January, when your skin is bearing the brunt of being stuck indoors with central heating or being blasted outdoors by icy wintry winds. Plus this year in particular we all need to … Continue reading New Year Cruelty-Free Skincare Favourites
I first stumbled upon Copycat Fragrances when I asked a colleague what her perfume was - she wore it every day and I always noticed and liked it. She said it was Baccarat Rouge 540 - but not the real Baccarat Rouge 540, the dupe from Copycat Fragrances. A bit of research later and I … Continue reading Cruelty Free Designer Perfume Dupes
The summer of 2020 won't be remembered for amazing holidays or memorable nights out, but it could well be remembered as the slow and simple summer of self care. Times are worrying, and there has never been a greater need to look after our own wellbeing. I know I have had to be consciously kinder … Continue reading Summer Self Care Tips
This Spring I have been trying out some nail polishes from a beauty brand I’d never heard of before - Benecos. They are a cruelty-free brand founded in Germany with a range of beauty products free from SLS, Parabens, Paraffin and Silicones. Their range includes vegan-friendly nail polishes, which are 90% natural and non-toxic. These … Continue reading Natural Vegan Nail Polishes from Benecos
My go-to facial cleanser for the past few years has been Lush Ultrabland. It’s a thick “cold cream” formula of oil and wax emulsified in water, which is designed to gently deep cleanse without stripping away any moisture. I’ve always found it the perfect match for my sensitive skin, but when I stumbled upon the … Continue reading Lush Ultrabland vs Like a Virgin
Last weekend I visited The Woodland Spa in Burnley for the second time, and it was just as dreamy and delightful as the first time we went a few years ago. This award-winning luxury day spa is set in the rolling hills of Lancashire countryside, which is the perfect peaceful spot for a spa with … Continue reading Spa Review: The Woodland Spa
I was recently sent the most beautifully packaged parcel containing skincare and bath treats from Rosina’s Lotions and Potions, and I was completely won over by both the gorgeous packaging and the magical brand name! Their lovely range of English-made, cruelty free skincare and bath products are all made from natural ingredients, and are inspired … Continue reading Rose Skincare from Rosina’s Lotions & Potions
November is such a great time to treat your skin. As the weather turns colder and especially as we start turning up our indoor heating, our skin could really use a bit of TLC. So last weekend I took a trip over to leafy Chorlton and the charming Buddha Beauty salon to enjoy a Winter … Continue reading Buddha Beauty Winter Facial
I’ve had the same heavy old hairdryer for about 10 years, and although it still works I decided at last that it was about time I upgraded. As a birthday treat to myself I invested in the GHD Air hairdryer, which was £89 from John Lewis. I’d heard great things about both this hairdryer and … Continue reading The GHD Air Hairdryer, Reviewed
I think we all know what it feels like to constantly hear about beauty products we can’t live without. We could spend an absolute fortune on the latest must-haves and beauty trends, and that’s on top of our old faithful products that we already use on a daily basis. So we really want to know … Continue reading 6 Beauty Items You’re Not Sure You Need
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