Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Beauty”
Juggling running a business and having a child means I’m time-starved and putting aside some of that precious time for self-care has never been a strong point of mine. In fact, although I’ve tried on occasion to embrace a skincare routine, I have always failed to keep it up. Since turning 40 I know I need to start taking skin …
Do celebs really affect our body confidence? Celebrities and how they are portrayed in the media is a long standing argument amongst body confidence advocates. Photoshopping within magazines and even paparazzi pictures have created a false image of the ‘perfect body’ that is damaging the confidence and self- esteem of many around the world. The subject of body confidence …
The world of fashion and beauty moves so quickly that it’s sometimes hard to keep up with the current trends, and it’s certainly easy to get left behind. Thankfully, Ellisons have just released a brand new ebook which looks at what’s hot for 2017. With the long winter drawing to a close and the first signs of spring upon us, …
Do you ever get time for you? If you’re anything like me, you run round all day sorting things out for others. Time for yourself being a rarity. Christmas is always such a lovely family time, but now the routines are back in place and we can be left feeling a little blue. So, how do we combat these blues. …
Being a mum is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I’m sure most mums would share my sentiments. For all of the amazing aspects it brings into our lives, it often takes away from us too. We are frequently robbed of any ‘me time’. There’s always something to be done for someone else and often we …
I am a big lover of make-up. In fact, there isn’t a single day that goes by when I don’t wear some products on my face. Whether you regularly wear make up or wear it a little less often, one thing is for sure, you will put on your make up before a night out. As busy mums, sometimes the day to night …
When coping with hair loss, knowing what has caused it and what you can do to treat it can be a comfort. However, with so many misconceptions and rumours surrounding hair thinning in women, it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s false. To help you separate fact from fiction, here are some common myths about hair loss. …
I have a very poor skincare routine, I think it is a bit of a stretch to actually call it a routine. As I am approaching 40 (18 months to go!) I have realised that I need to start caring for my skin a lot better, if I don’t want to end up looking like a Shar Pei. I was very …
Body wrapping is big news in the quest to shed a few extra inches. For years it has really been in the realms of beauty salons and large price tags, however now Shrinking Violet has created a home version. I have discussed my long standing weight issues before on this blog, so needless to say I am always looking for …
I was pleased to be asked to review Chemist Direct, as I am trying to take more care of myself and ‘invest’ a little more in health and beauty products. I had never visited their website before, so I was keen to see what they had to offer. Chemist Direct highlights: The website was easy to navigate and clearly divided into …
I wash my hair every day, as I hate the feeling of dirty hair. It gets greasy quickly and dry shampoo just makes it look worse. I was recently sent the Braun SensoDryer Hairdryer to review. So what’s the spec? Billed as Braun´s most premium and sophisticated dryer. It features a unique combination of intelligent sensor technology with professional performance, that regular …
I have been interested in brush cleansing systems, for a while now. I’m always keen to find ways to improve my skin and these seemed like a good option. So I was thrilled when Michael Todd sent me a Soniclear Antimicrobial Sonic Cleaning System to review. I have neither the time nor the money for weekly facials, so I thought I would see if this …
One of my biggest beauty related wishes is that I had better nails. My nails are rubbish, they are very thin and it doesn’t take much to make them split off. The one thing that makes them feel slightly more feminine (and me more confident) is nail polish. I think it does make you look like you have made an …
I first heard of the brand Aveeno at BritMums Live last year, when they were in the brand area. I am always trying to find a hand cream that works on my shockingly dry hands and that is not sticky or claggy. As I mentioned in my first vlog this week, I have decided to try to do more in …
Be kind! It was off the cuff and Baby was trying to maim herself in the background. I have no stand for my phone, hence the shakes (I am not an alcoholic!). I actually really enjoyed it! You can always subscribe to my channel, so you can see if I get any better!
I was recently sent my first beauty products to review, Edition Edelweiss. Now, Edelweiss makes me think of the ‘Sound of Music’, but in fact it is a skin care range. Made by siinlife, an Austrian company, Edition Edelweiss is paraben, paraffin and allergen free. The formula contains Alpine spring water and essential oils to soothe and protect the skin. …
