Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I have to admit that when I was younger I didn't realise how important sun cream was and most of the time I would be outside with no sun protection. Obviously I regret that now and sun cream has become a big part of my daily skincare routine.  HADO LABO is a great skincare brand that includes sun protection in their skincare range. Light Hydrator Sun Face Cream SPF50 * is a water resistant moisturising face cream which is perfect to use all year round to protect against sunburn and signs of ageing. It features 3 different UV filters and is packed with anti-ageing ingredients and 3 forms of hyaluronic acid. It uses top-quality, photostable filters to shield the skin against harmful UVA and UVB radiation which can be the main cause of skin spots or discolouration. This cream includes Panthenol, which helps to regenerate collagen and elastin. It also includes the HADA LABO Tokyo signature ingredient, Super Hyaluronic Aci...

Finally looks like the heatwave has ended as we have had a bit of rain over the last couple of days.  Of course being a typical Brit I was complaining about the heat and now I'm complaining about the rain, you just can't win.  Anyway with the recent heatwave it's been a great time to try out some Nivea Sun products that I have recently been sent. Q10 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigments SPF50* is an everyday sunscreen for your face and with the weather we have had lately this has been great to use.  Even though its SPF 50 it is a light cream that absorbs quickly into my skin and doesn't leave a white or greasy residue. It smells like you are on your holidays which is nice.  This is ideal for using when you are outside for short or long periods of time and would be ideal to take on holiday with you.  I must admit I am one of those people that tends to use the same sunscreen on my body and face and you end up with a horrible greasy face which attracts dirt like nob...