Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

I have to admit that  I kind of like writing these empties posts, as it gives me a warm glow to see that I can actually use up all the products that I buy.  Here's a quick glimpse at some of the products that I have finished in the last couple of months. I have used up a few body sprays and perfumes: Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Fragrance Mist - This is one of my favourite B&BWs fragrances so I will definitely repurchase next time I visit the US (WBA). The Body Shop Shea Body Mist - A really light and subtle scent that is perfect for working days - I would buy this again (WBA). The Body Shop Moringa EDT - a sweet sugary fragrance that is perfect for summer (WBA). YSL Parisienne EDP - this is a really pleasant floral scent that was perfect in the summer, but it's not special enough to repurchase (Would not buy again WNBA). Here are some lotions and hand creams that I have finished: I really liked the Victoria's Secrets Body Lotions i...

I do love a good beauty box and this is the first time that I have been able to get hold of one of the A Beautiful World Sampler Boxes.  You have to be online early as they sell out quickly.  The Autumn/Winter Sampler '15 box is no longer available and the next one is due out in May 2016.  The box cost £23.95 including postage and packing. Here's what was in the box: I have to admit that at first glance I was a little disappointed as it was a big box and the samples were sooooo small.  One of the samples had also leaked a little bit.  In terms of the items included in the box,  I think there was a nice range of brands that I have never tried before, so that's a plus. The box contained the following: 2 samples from Indie Lee - the COQ-10 Toner and Squalane Facial Oil (there's no size listed on either sample).  Indie Lee is an eco-friendly line that uses the finest all-natural ingredients from around the world. Youth to the People (YTTP)...

Recently I have done the following: Been to see the new James Bond Film Spectre.  WOW! I am not a huge James Bond fan, (although I have probably watched all the recent ones from Pierce Brosnan onwards), but Spectra was brilliant, really entertaining and the 2.5 hour movie just flew by.  I hope this isn't Daniel Craigs last movie as Bond, but if it is then it's a great one to end on.  I loved the references to characters that have appeared in previous James Bond movies that Daniel Craig has been in.                         Found a new favourite tipple.  I was invited to the  Blind Pig Cider event at The Maven Bar in Leeds and I have to say although the flavours are unusual, they are very, very nice and I would definitely buy them in the future, My favourite flavour was Bourbon & Blueberry, but the Whisky, Honey & Apple and Rum & Poached Pear tasted great too.  Used my Taste...

I was just finishing a little shop at my local Asda store when I noticed a really nice tote bag for sale at the end of the checkout.  On closer inspection, it was by the fashion designer Julien MacDonald in aid of Tickled Pink. Tickled Pink has been raising money for Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now for the last 18 years and has raised £43 million so far.  Across the UK around 500,000 people (including 400 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer every year and you can find more details about how to check your breasts on the Ticked Pink website. The bag costs £2.50 and 89p from the sale of each bag will be donated to Tickled Pink.  The bag is made from Jute, a natural and biodegradable material. I can't find this bag to buy online, so it looks like it's only available in Asda stores. It's also a good time to purchase bags like these now that stores are charging 5p per carrier bag.  Its better for the environment and over time you will ...

I think that beauty boxes are a great way of trying out lots of different brands and they make a great treat every month.  I have been loyal to Birchbox for a number of years now and they rarely disappoint.  I have just received the November box and I am very happy with it.  I love the pretty shell pattern on the box, so I will definitely be keeping that for storage.  Here's what I received in the box: Living Proof frizz  nourishing styling cream - 30ml.   This product stops frizz so is perfect for me.  I have heard many good things about this brand so I can't wait to try this out. REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial - 10ml. This is a night-time mask that contains a blend of glycolic and lactic acids which trigger cell renewal whilst you sleep.  I love REN products, but I haven't tried this one yet so really glad to have this one in my box. Delarom Acquaconfort Cream - 15ml.  I haven't heard of this brand before, but this product con...

Whoops I've done it again as the classic Britney Spears song goes.  Yes this is my 2nd beauty advent calendar purchase and it's a biggy, but it had to be done. The Charlotte Tilbury Book of Makeup Magic costs £150 and it's still available on Charlotte Tilburys website here . It contains 12 mini and full size products and is a mixture of makeup and skincare. The reason that I bought this is because it's a great opportunity to try out a range of Charlotte Tilbury products without paying the cost of the full size products.  You can find a list of the contents here (I won't list them as I don't want to spoil it for anyone).  One of the products contained in this most luxurious of beauty calendars is the yet to be released Magic Night Cream which means that you get to try out a product that is not yet available to buy. I love how each product is stored in a box rather than behind a door that you need to tear open as this means that the box will not get...

I went on a bit of a Beauty Box spendathon last week and I have already written about the The Glamour Beauty Power List 2015 Beauty Box from Latest in Beauty here .  I also bought The Dream Box IV by British Beauty Blogger from Latest In Beauty .  Sadly it's already sold out, but I wanted to show you what great value these boxes are.  It cost £21.95 including postage and packing and the total value of the box is £106.20. Here's what was in the box: Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Raise The Bar - a suit everyone shade worth £7.00 Beauty Kitchen Love Me Wonderbalm - a multi purpose balm for lips and dry bits - full size worth £2.99 Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy - Full Size worth £9 Shay & Blue Framboise Noire Fragrance - 2ml worth £5 Maybelline Dr Rescue SOS Nail Balm - Full Size worth £3.99 Nuxe Prodigieux Eye Cream - Full Size worth £18.50 Erborian CC Cream - 15ml worth £17 L'Occitane Almond Oil - 35ml worth £3 L'O...