Time Bomb Supersize Hero Collection QVC TSV

I absolutely love a good TSV from QVC and if those terms confuse you, it is simply an incredible offer (Today's Special Value) from QVC and essentially you get grab yourself an amazing bundle of products for literal pennies.

This latest TSV comes from Time Bomb and it was towards the end of last year that I blogged about their TSV (here) and it was an incredible value for money. This one is equally amazing and it contains four products which come together to make an amazing skincare routine and it goes on offer on April 1st featuring the following products:

Take Off Time Cleanse + Buff (£25 200ml) - Described as being a daily mini-facial for clear polished-looking skin.  What I love about this product is how gentle it is on the skin, almost like a milky formula which has dermatological grade crystals within and together they remove dead and dry skin that is clinging to the surface.  Its main ingredients are Sunflower Seed Oil and Shea Butter which moisturise the skin as the cleanser buffs its way around.  

Ideal for use daily both morning and evening, it makes for a great first cleanse.

Next, we have the Complexion Cocktail with a Shot of H20mega (£30 for 150ml) - This is one of Time Bomb's newest Complexion Cocktails and it is described as being for skin that is withered, wilted and sucked dry of essential moisture.  

A proprietary powerhouse blend of hydrators which have been specifically chosen to help refill and repair the skins natural hydration system, you will find:

• Chia Oil - One of the richest sources of Omega 3s
• Electrolyte-Rich Coconut Oil - known for exceptional hydrating powers and another top source of Omega 3s’

On the skin, this tonic feels incredible, just a few drops needed on clean, dry skin and it smells like summer in a bottle.

The third product within this collection is the Collagen Bomb Essential Skin Fuel (£42 for 30ml) - Described as being supercharged with powerful ingredients known to help “fuel” production of collagen and prevent it from breaking down.

Its uses a proprietary combination of the ingredients which include:

• Pycnogenol, derived from the bark of maritime pine trees found in the South of France, has been clinically proven when applied topically to help maintain skin’s structure by 1) binding to and reinforcing collagen 2) inhibiting collagen destruction 3) promoting better quality collagen 4) scavenging collagen-attacking free radicals
• Padina Povanica brown algae, found to promote healthy collagen renewal and preserve the integrity of collagen fibres
• Davilla Rugosa leaf extract found to protect newly synthesized collagen
• Borage Oil found to enhance collagen production
• Micro-collagen found to deliver intense moisturization

In a pump action bottle, you can apply this peachy coloured cream both morning and evening using just 2-3 pumps.  

Finally, we have the Powerball Intensive Moisturiser (£37 for 45ml) and it is perfect for those who suffer from chronically dehydrated skin. Featuring 21 natural hydrating agents such as Bio-protectant Trehalose which helps to preserve the skin’s internal fluidity, keeping it supple, elastic and resilient. Followed with a proprietary blend of Hyaluronic Acid and Aqua Cell Complex (lentil, watermelon and apple extracts) which is said to load and refill the skin’s essential moisture reserves, for softer, smoother, plumper tone and texture.

If you are familiar with Time Bomb products, then the Powerball comes shaped like a ball and it comes apart to reveal the cream. The cream itself is fairly thick and on the skin, it absorbs really quickly. Perfect for applying both morning and evening.

Coming together, these four products make an amazing routine and each product compliments the next. If you haven't come across Time Bomb before they have Lulu as their brand ambassador and they have a really simple and straightforward reasoning

 "Time Bomb is a radically simple, remarkably new approach to skin care. A collection of powerhouse formulas and breakthrough innovations developed to help women of all ages “stop the clock!”. 

Over time, everyone’s skin inevitably slows down. There are four key functions, that when no longer performing at optimum levels, cause the skin to look older: loss of sloughing ability, loss of moisture, loss of oil (sebum) and loss of collagen.  So, this TSV goes lives on April 1st and given the products together have an RRP £134 the price of the TSV is usually less than half that, so once the price is revealed, I will update my post with it.

Have you ever used anything from Time Bomb before?

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New additions to the Benefit Hoola Family

For the longest time, I have been a huge fan of Hoola from Benefit Cosmetics**.  It is the bronzer that I always end up going back to and repurchasing because it is just so easy to work with and even the brush is simple to use. Then came Hoola Lite in 2017, which is designed for those of us who have fairer skin and I like it a lot and have almost hit pan, but I prefer the original because I feel the original has much more uses - for example, I use it as eyeshadow too!

New to the family come two further launches, which I have seen and have swatched and they are Hoola Toasted and Hoola Caramel.

Hoola is designed to give the skin a natural looking tan, so for me both Hoola Light and Hoola both work, because I am so fair skinned, so with Hoola what we have now, is:

• Hoola Caramel: medium–deep bronzer
• Hoola Toasted: deep bronzer

Now, depending on you like your bronzer and your skin tone, you could make both of these work for you. The new two new additions both come with the same soft, blendable formula and matte finish as the original Hoola bronzer and both come complete with a built-in mirror and powder brush.

The new additions are priced at £26 via Benefit Cosmetics.  

What do you think to the new additions? Are you a fan of Hoola?

 

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Poppy Sloane Tres Chic Vegan Mascara

I am a mascara fiend, it is the one product I never leave the house without and I love nothing more than discovering something new. The latest in the line of newness for me come from Poppy Sloane, a brand I had never come across until now. A brand that takes pride in being 100% British and back in 2014, the Poppy Sloane smudge proof mascara first conceived. What they wanted to create was the best waterproof mascara that didn’t smudge, smear or flake. Essentially, they wanted to design the best smudge proof mascara on the market. Fast forward to 2019 and the Mascara has been reformulated having taken on board opinions and comments by those using it.

So now we have a mascara which claims to be more volumising whilst retaining all of its other features from the original formulation and now it is also Vegan.

This smudge proof mascara is fantastic for its waterproof, flake proof and smear proof qualities. Completely coating and tubing your lashes, this mascara is super stylish – there are no fibres as bamboo has been added to give extra volume and avoid a mess with the added bonus of being anti-microbial – good for eye health. It is easily removed with plenty of water and a little bit of friction. No special makeup removers are required and it’s best not to use makeup wipes or cotton wool/pads – just water and your fingers or a flannel. 

When I buy a mascara, I am quite picky about the formula that I want to use. I don't like anything that is overly wet because I have fairly long lashes, so I don't want to apply something, only for it to drag my lashes down. What I have found with this mascara is that the formula isn't at all wet and because of the design and shape of the brush, it manages to grab just enough product to coat and tube the lashes. Again, there are no extra fibres that have been added, instead, bamboo (instead of Beeswax) has been added to give extra volume and avoid a mess with the added bonus of being anti-microbial which means it is good for eye health.  It is also water-resistant, smudge proof and flake proof and when it comes to removal, you just need some warm water and a cloth, no excess rubbing and it is all removed.

The brush for me is the absolute selling point.  When I use a mascara wand, I want something that separates my lashes as well as coating them. The wand itself is quite thin and really flexible, so it moves freely with your hands as you weave it in and out of your lashes and with bristles of all different sizes, tapering off towards the top, it manages to coat every single lash, even the smallest ones towards the inner corner of your eye. You can add 2-3 layers without clumping or ending up with spider lashes.

I have absolutely loved using this mascara and it is worth noting that as well as being Vegan, this mascara is hypoallergenic and free from parabens, palm oil, bismuth, lead, mercury and phthalates. Priced at £15 it is available from Poppy Sloane or you can also find it on Amazon** too.

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Procoal London Shampoo Bars

I am trying to do the best I can with ditching plastic, buying metal straws, recycling more and not buying bags for life (which is an oxymoron anyway) etc etc... The one thing I haven't give much thought too is the products in my bathroom that can be changed, one of them being shampoo.  I have used shampoo bars in the past, but more out of curiosity than for the job they do for my hair and scalp.  When Procoal got in touch to ask if I would like to try some of their products I didnt even hesitate.

Procoal began back in 2016 with a husband and wife team and their manta is 'Selfish self-care' which intrigued me and it basically means that the only way you can be selfless towards others.

As human beings, we’ll only survive by existing collectively. Helping our fellow people. Collaborating. Cooperating. Being one big family. Working in teams. It’s as natural as leaves, sex and bird’s eggs.
That all sounds very lovely and planetary. But come on. We all know that deep inside every selfless, sharing, loving collaborator, there’s a selfish git.
There has to be.
After all, if we don’t first care for ourselves, how will we find the confidence, verve and energy to care for others?
And in turn, when we look after others, we feel even better. It’s an upward, positive spiral, starting with us.
So, selfishly care for yourself in the best way possible. Do that, and we’ll know the rest of the world might have a chance.

All of which makes perfect sense to me and at the end of the day, the one person we should all be making more time for is ourselves, even if that means an hour of me time in a bath of hot water and bubbles with a book and a brew, it isn't selfish to just want to be with yourself.

To that end, Procoal does not test any of their products on animals, most of their ingredients are naturally derived, like charcoal and essential oils. Even the synthetic components have a proven history of safe use. So I chose two shampoo bars to try out and I have to admit, I wasn't expecting to be so impressed. They are compact, eco-friendly and vegan and it is claimed that a single bar can do the job of three 250g bottles of traditional liquid shampoo, so roughly 80-100 washes.

The first Shampoo Bar is Purifying Charcoal which works to help cleanse impurities from your hair and scalp. What I loved about the description is that this solid shampoo bar is made using selected ingredients to help fight against urban pollution. If you live in a heavily populated city, like London, then you know only too well just how manky your skin can feel after a day outside, never mind your hair and scalp!

My skin absolutely loves Charcoal as an ingredient and within this shampoo bar, it uses its purifying qualities to work as a deep cleanser while botanical extracts such as Ginseng Root help strengthen the follicles and roots of the hair.  

The second shampoo bar is the Nourishing Seaweed bar and I was drawn to it because of just how blue in colour it is. Seaweed helps to nourish the scalp as well as to increase hydration and when I had a flare up of eczema at the back of my scalp a few years ago, I was told to use a product with Seaweed in to help with calming and nourishing and it worked a treat.  Alongside the seaweed is Clove Flower Oil which helps invigorate the hair follicles by increasing blood circulation to the scalp.

To use a shampoo bar you simply need to ensure your hair is wet and then, as you would a bar of soap, I rub it between my hands and then apply the lather to my scalp and hair and then as I get to the lengths, I use the bar itself to work the lather into the hair.  What I like about these products is that the lather comes about very quickly, so you don't need to overly rub the hair to make them work.  I find that I only need to rub the shampoo bar between the palms of my hands for a minute or two to create the lather I want.  This might differ depending on your hair type.  I have a lot of hair on my head, so I do need a bit of lather to give my hair a really good cleanse.

When it comes to storage, I have an old Lush tin that I store my Shampoo Bars in rather than leave them sticking to the side of the bath and every time I have used them, they have felt amazing on my hair.  It is soft, my scalp feels clean, there is no build up and I can go 2 days between washing my hair instead of having to wash it every other day.

These shampoo bars are currently on offer for just £6.95 here and if you purchase two bars, they cost just £11.99 saving you a lot of money!

Have you ever tried a Shampoo Bar?

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Sanctuary Spa Indulgence Box

With Mother's Day on the horizon this weekend coming, there is always a few people who leave it to the last minute to go and grab that present.  Thankfully, Sanctuary Spa has this amazing Indulgence Box and it is currently on offer in Boots for just £17 making it an absolute bargain as the contents are worth over £40.

I absolutely love the smell of Sanctuary Spa products and am lucky enough to have a candle in the signature scent, which is just divine (post here) and this Indulgence Box collection contains some amazing products from across the ranges.

At Sanctuary Spa our mission is to make you feel wonderful. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, simply relax, breathe & let go. Find your sanctuary.  Indulge yourself & revel in some relaxation time with this top-to-toe array of seriously sumptuous Sanctuary treats to leave your skin feeling beautifully pampered.

If ever you have used the Sanctuary Spa Luxury Bath Float and loved it as much as I do, then this collection is going to tick a lot of boxes for you. 

Inside this gift box you will find five products all of which are full sizes and they are:

• Liquid Gold Bath Elixir 250ml - This is such a wonderful product and I used it at the weekend to have a bit of a pamper session. Enriched with rose water, as soon as it comes into contact with hot water, the scent really does come alive. It also holds a blend of brightening blend of vitamins and if bubbles are a must have for your bath, then you will not be disappointed.
• Body Wash 250ml - This body wash uses a blend of essential oils and jojoba beads and when it comes into contact with water it gently transforms into a delicately fragranced foam. I love how soft and smooth it leaves my skin feeling after use and of course, the scent lingers on the skin and it is just so relaxing.
• Body Scrub 200ml - This is one of my favourite Sanctuary Spa products and I love that it is so gentle, you can use it daily skin. Infused with natural pumice and essential oils, the fragrance works it magic as the pumice scrubs the skin in a non-abrasive yet efficient way.
• Body Butter 300ml - This intensely nourishing blend of wheat germ oil, shea and cocoa butter help make a body butter that literally glides onto he skin as though it is butter and not only does it scent the skin lightly with the signature scent, it also leaves it feeling soft and smooth to the touch.
• Hand Cream 75ml - I am never without a hand cream and this offering from Sanctuary Spa is a non-greasy, gentle daily. It uses a rich and creamy blend of shea butter & sweet almond oil is quickly absorbed

If you have never tried Sanctuary Spa products before then I cannot recommend them highly enough and I love that there are mini versions of a lot of the products so you can try before you purchase the bigger sizes or you can treat yourself to an amazing pampering whilst away from home too.

Are you a fan of Sanctuary Spa products?

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ColourPop X Disney

I have become obsessed with Colourpop and made a large order not too long ago (post here) and one of the things that got my attention was the Disney Designer Collection. If anyone follows me on Instagram or any of my social media accounts, then you will know that I absolutely love Disney and given half the chance, I am watching a Disney film on a Saturday afternoon, curled up under a blanket and don't get me started on how excited I am for the new Lion King movie, which just so happens to be my favourite Disney Movie!

From my order, I managed to pick up the Belle Crème Lux Lipstick which is the most beautiful Rose Berry shade and I have worn it non-stop since it arrived.  

This full-coverage lipstick is packed full of the finest pigments and it is so pigmented, the formula glides on to the lips almost like butter. It is infused with an exclusive blend of Acai, Jojoba and Pomegranate Seed butter and they come together to not only hydrate and moisturise but they also keep your lips nourished. 

The use of natural antioxidants also protects your lips from environmental stressors and premature ageing.  The swatch shown above is unedited and what I love about it is just how stunning a shade it is, one which is so easy to wear and once applied it lasts for an incredible amount of time and it cost just $7 which is an absolute bargain!

Now if Disney Princesses are your thing and let's face it, how could they not be? Then Colourpop still has the whole collection on sale and it is just absolutely beautiful.

So whether you are Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Tiana, Ariel, Cinderella or Belle you have a choice of a collection, you can purchase items separately and it is just perfect for any Disney Fan.  However...  If you prefer the Disney Villians, then the newest Colourpop launch definitely has your name on it!

It’s good to be bad. Get the entire Disney Villains and ColourPop Collection in the limited edition PR box. Includes the Misunderstood Palette, 2 Glitterally Obsessed, and each of the 6 Villains’ signature shades in Super Shock Highlighter, Jelly Much Shadow, Lux Lipstick, and Ultra Glossy Lips. You’ll be ready to rule the world.

What I love about this collection is that it includes absolutely every Villian I would want it to include and everything is wearable.

So whether you love Hades, Ursula, Maleficent, Evil Queen, Dr Facilier or Cruella herself, then each collection just ticks boxes and you will see 6 Villains’ signature shades in Super Shock Highlighter, Jelly Much Shadow, Lux Lipstick, and Ultra Glossy Lips.

Have you seen anything you like from the Colourpop x Disney Collections? Are you more of a Princess or a Villian?

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Neon Sheep Black and Gold Collection

I absolutely love stationary and when Neon Sheep got in touch to say they had launched their sleek black and gold collection, marrying ebony hues with glorious golds, I was a little bit excited and ewe guessed it, that is what I am sharing with you today. My love of stationery goes right back to buying new school books and stationery every term/semester and then when my Auntie introduced me to the world of penpalling, I would spend hours trawling the internet for fancy paper (Diddl being my favourite) to reply to letters on.  As well as stationery, Neon Sheep also sell homeware, party products, clothing, jewellery and other accessories to name just a few items.

I was very kindly gifted a package which contained stationery and homeware and everything arrives so beautifully and carefully wrapped, I actually didn't want to remove anything from the box.  Inside I was greeted with two notebooks, a beautifully designed card, a pineapple trinket tray and a metallic patterned photo frame.

What I really like about this collection is how it comes together and just works.  The notebook which is A5 in size with a hardback features the word 'Notes' in gold writing.  It is very on trend with its monochrome design and inside the pages are lined and in the bottom right-hand corner, each one features the Neon Sheep logo.

I am never without a notebook in my bag.  As I travel too and from work, or if I have a day of meetings, I am a tad old school and like to handwrite down notes and points rather than use my iPad or even Notes on my photo.  During my exams and even through University, I would sit and handwrite my notes and found writing parts over and over again was a way in which to revise and it must have worked well for me because I did get a 2:1!!   When it comes to writing blog posts, I always list which products have come in and from which brand, note which ones I have bought myself and as I use them, I write notes next to each one which helps form the basis of my blog posts. it also costs just £4.

Staying with notebooks and I also happen to keep one beside my bed with a pen. Odd you might think, but as someone who has bouts of insomnia, this is often the time I come up with some blog post ideas.  The Night Thoughts A6 notebook is perfect for this.

Again sticking with the black and gold theme, this A6 notebook, which costs just £1, has lined pages inside and also features the sheep logo.  This is one of the handiest notebooks I have got and it is one which I have almost finished using!

When it comes to photos, I have lots of frames on my bookcase which feature a lot of family photos and a few of the mister and me, but there is always one or two photos that I never get around to framing. I absolutely love this Gold Metallic Patterned frame which now sits on my bookcase with a photo of my year old nephew inside.

At 4 x 6 inches, this frame holds a normal sized photo and it is incredible sturdy and has a really well-made stand so it doesn't have to be propped up to stand up. It is priced at £6 and what it has done to my photo frame collection is add a bit of colour and it really stands out.

If trinket dishes are something you love, then this is one you will love.  The Ceramic Pineapple Trinket Tray is as fabulously fun as it is handy.

Until now, I never knew I really needed one of these, but I have it sat on my bedroom table and I put all kinds of knickknacks in it, including my house keys, lipsticks and jewellery from the day.  It is priced at £4 and I now have my eyes on another one from the range which is in the shape of a cats face!

The final item from within my box is the Star Chalkboard Card.  I am someone who sends a lot of cards, whether it is a birthday, anniversary, Mothers Day or more likely, just something to let someone know I am thinking of them, am thankful or grateful for something, then I think a handwritten note makes a lot of difference and shows appreciation.

This 'You're a Star' card which costs just £2 is blank inside so you can write your own message and it comes with its own envelope.  This card has already been sent to someone who I thought needed a little bit of a pick-me-up, so hopefully, she isn't reading this blog post, but it is the perfect card for her!

I have loved my introduction to Neon Sheep, a site and brand I had never come across until an email hit my inbox and I am really glad of the introduction.  I am debating whether or not I need everything within the beauty section and just how many notebooks is too many or whether that is just not a thing!

Have you ever used Neon Sheep before?

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Rifle Paper Co x Corkcicle Tumbler

If you love coffee or tea, travel to and from work on public transport but like to combine the two whilst doing your bit for the environment by not using takeaway coffee cups and thus avoiding the side glare of most people who look at you disapprovingly, then I have the answer to that problem and it comes from Corkcickle.  Living in London, you only have to walk a few yards and you see Pret, Costa, Starbucks, Eat as well as many trendy coffee bars which pop up and they all make life easier to drink on the go. 

Who is Corkcicle you might be asking? Well, I had only briefly come across them as a brand on Instagram and I was drawn to the design, more so with their latest collaboration which I am sharing with you today. Described as being an innovative and award-winning hydration brand, Corkcicle began back in 2010 with a simple question - How do you chill wine to the perfect drinking temperature without the mess of an ice bucket? After a lot of prototypes and testing, the Corkcicle Air was born. Moving forward all Corkcicle products are made to enhance your personal style and reduce personal impact on the planet. Every time you use your Canteen or Tumbler, you help the environment by reducing plastic waste in landfills and the ocean. Plus, their Tumbler Straws are completely reusable too.  

Collaborating with Rifle Paper Co., a stationary and lifestyle brand known for its eye-catching hand-painted prints, patterns and designs to create a limited edition range of bespoke Canteens and Tumblers and the new Rifle Paper Co. x CORKCICLE collection features three unique prints, each with its own personality - The Lively Floral, The Tapestry and the version I have which is called Queen Anne and I have the Tumbler but there is also the option to have the Canteen too.

The Tumbler (£35) is crafted from stainless steel and it has what is referred too as proprietary triple insulation and what this does is keep your beverages cold for 9+ hours, even in the sunshine and if you have ice in it, then it stays cool even longer.  If your preference is to have something hot, then you can expect it to stay hot for 3 hours, or closer to 3 and a half hours if, like me, you have something like Jasmine tea which requires no milk.  This has been quite a revelation for me because I do travel on public transport every single day to and from work, often on the bus and sometimes I need to be moving across London and I always like to ensure I have something to drink with me and depending on the weather depends what it is I want to drink.

The Tumbler also comprises of a spill-resistant lid, it has easy to grip sides and a slip-proof silicone bottom and it is BPA Free.

I have, in my time purchased a whole host of travel mugs and tumblers from a variety of brands and whilst they sound amazingly value at between £4-£12 on average, they either don't last, spill everywhere or actually don't keep your drink hot or cold like they claim too.  Whilst this Tumbler costs £35, which it does do is everything it tells it will and for me, I think it actually is great value for money because it is something I use every single day. It is also easy to clean but is hand wash only and it fits into my handbag with minimal effort once I am finished.

You can find Corkcicle at Selfridges and Amazon* as well as finding one-off products elsewhere online too.

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The Beauty Easter Eggs You Need To Get Your Hands On!

Easter Eggs have been on sale since Boxing Day, or at least that’s how it feels. To that extent, as much as I love Chocolate, the excitement of waiting for a Cadbury’s Cream egg to be on sale has worn off, I can get them any time of the year now and well, it just isn’t the same.

With Easter rapidly approaching, there is plenty of alternative products to be had and many of them filled with beauty products and here are some of my favourites:

Glossybox - With their constant sell out Beauty Boxes, Glossybox is launching their first-ever beauty Easter egg and it looks just absolutely incredible. Inside you'll find a whole host of must-have minis from brands such as Pixi, Benefit, Living Proof and more! The beauty Easter egg is worth over £80 but will come with a £30 price tag when it launches on April 9th and you can subscribe and find out more right here (afflink).

L’Occitane - If ever someone could take a beauty product and turn it into a beautiful egg, it would be L'Occitane. This Easter, there are two offerings from L'Occitane - Almond and Cherry Blossom.  Inside each egg, you will find three best-selling mini products which include soaps, shower gels and hand creams.  They cost just £15 each and are available now from Fabled, allbeauty and Debenhams.

L’Oreal - The limited edition L’Oréal Paris Beauty Egg is already available to buy at Superdrug and not only does i make a great treat at just £5 here, but it is also an amazing treat for your skin or the skin of a loved one over Easter.  Inside you will find the calming and deeply cleansing Pure Clay Soothing Mask (full-size, 50ml) with floral Mallow Flower extract. Exfoliate with Smooth Sugars Glow Scrub (4ml) to leave your skin and lips feeling radiant. Finish your cleansing routine with the hydrating Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturiser (3ml).  What's more, it costs just £5 but be warned, it is constantly out of stock, so if you see it, grab it!

Lookfantastic - Whilst the contents might be being kept under wraps, there has been quite the excitement over the Easter Beauty Egg offering from Lookfantastic and there will be at least 7 products inside.   It will be priced at £65 and you ensure you get your hands on it, you can register right here (afflink)

I Heart Revolution - Last year Revolution launched 6 metallic surprise eggs, which I have to admit were very cute and a great gift for my younger relatives and goddaughters. This year we have four new additions and they cost just £5 each and they all contain 5 eyeshadow and 2 highlighters and you can grab them in shades Flamingo, Chocolate, Chick and Candy and they cover everything from your neutrals to the more bold shades. Find them all here.

I have no doubt over the next few weeks we will see a whole lot more coming from brands by way of Beauty Easter Eggs, last year there were offerings from Lush, Olay, Essie, Tony Moly and Ghost Fragrances to name just a few!

Which brand will you be hoping to see an Easter Egg Beauty release from? 

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Justbox Perfumes - Live 'N' Loud Eau de Parfum

This week is National Fragrance Week and what a better way to celebrate it than to introduce a brand new scent from a brand that until now, I had never come across.  Jusbox fragrances are described collectively as being an exclusive range of luxury fragrances inspired by the connection between perfume and music.

Two things that evoke thoughts, feelings, memories and in some cases nostalgia are music and perfume.  I can always remember where I was and what I was doing when one of my favourite songs comes onto my Spotify playlist, it is on that favourites list for a reason and with it comes a whole host of memories.  With perfume, I have a collection of fragrances that mean something to me personally, be it Tribe (review here) which brings me back to my teenage years of Bvlgari Pour Femme which I wore on my wedding day, the two things combined is quite powerful.

Anyone who knows me will know that I love an Oud, not just any Oud, it has to be a good one and when you find one, you will know it is for you.  Live 'N' Loud comes exquisitely packaged from its brightly coloured musical note decorated outer box, to the inner detailing and the bottle itself, it screams luxury and it most definitely is and it also has quite the description.

Live’n’Loud is a scented compilation whose notes reproduce, through the aroma therapeutic power of smells, similar beneficial sensation as music genres. It conveys playlists that boost the mind. An opulent yet celebratory fragrance which starts with a hint of Disco and Hip-hop and then turns into more sensual accords of Latino and Rock. Punk and Heavy metal perform in the end to give power and adrenaline. Dominique Ropion played with spices, flowers, woods, amber and leather, to convey energy and zest.

The fragrance has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom and when sprayed it is bright, it is fresh, it is zingy and it is warm. It is definitely a strong in your face kind of opening scent that you cannot help but love, I did as soon as I spritzed it. The middle notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium take those strong opening notes and really brings them back down to earth as the freshness of the rose and geranium take control and allow the cinnamon to sit there in the background without taking over and dominating the fragrance.  As the scent settles the base notes of Patchouli, Amber, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Labdanum, musk and Oud which in this scent is Agarwood come together to bring about this incredible earthy scent that just grabs your attention and gives Live 'N' Loud its place within the Oudy Florential family.

Available from Selfridges for £140 this is one fragrance you will definitely remember purchasing, it is one you will not forget wearing and it is as beautiful a fragrance as the packaging within it sits.

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Roccabox - March Edition

Roccabox launched almost two years ago and I am delighted to see that it is still in circulation and have featured quite a few of the previous boxes on my blog, including the launch box.  Last week, I was surprised with the March Edition of Roccabox and it is all about GRLPWR following on from International Women's Day.  This box wants to see sassiness, smiles and selfies and celebrate everything that makes us fabulously female.  

Everything inside this months box has been chosen to help you feel confident and ready for anything and it is a brilliant edit.

The first item out of the box comes from Grow Gorgeous Thickening Hair & Scalp Mask Intense. Described as being a deeply nourishing treatment for thin, fine and flat hair. 

Using a powerful blend of amino acids and Caffeine which work to strengthen individual strands of hair, the formula is also enriched with Coconut Oil and Hyaluronic Acid which works to replenish and add intense moisture for a hydrated scalp as well as to promote healthy hair growth, all without weighing down the hair.

Next is the Perfect V Beauty Sheet, a brand I have never come across until now.  This beauty sheet is designed to cleanse, refresh and pamper the V area as it is so delicately described. 

Refreshing and pH balanced, they are great for being on-the-go and as they are individually packaged, they are also kept clean and fresh each time you need to use one.

I am a huge fan of This Works and within this box we have the Stress Check Roller Ball and it is definitely one of those products I have on my desk and my bedside table.

Using a blend of essential oils which includes Lavender, Vetivert, Camomile, Frankincense and Eucalyptus, they come together to help to relieve mental and physical feelings of tension and stress.  What I love about this is the fact it is a rollerball, so it is something you can use whilst being on the go, all you need to do is roll the rollerball across your pulse points and breathe in, allowing the essential oils to work their magic.

I absolutely love a good face mask and within this box is the Detox Purifying Recovery Mask by Mudmasky. 

This mask is designed to refine pores and brighten the complexion while keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.  This mask works to balance the skin's pH and it is packed full of amazing ingredients which include premium Montmorillonite Clay safely eliminates toxic substances and impurities from your skin, Allantoin, which comes from the COmfrey Plant which smooths your skin and helps to reduce redness as well as flaking, Citrus acid of the Calamondin fruit which removes dead skin cells and leaves the skin looking much brighter and more radiant and Raw uncut Japanese Matcha tea which not only protects against harmful UV rays, it also works to restore your skins elasticity and repairs environmental damage.

With two different masks being included within this box, it was great to see the inclusion of Popbands.  I have been a huge fan of Popbands for what feels like years now and I have amassed quite the collection in all different colours.

Popbands are soft and stretchy which when worn in the hair, particularly to secure a ponytail, does not leave a dent/kink in the hair.  They also don't rip hair from the head when you unfasten your ponytail likesome traditional bobbles do and I usually have a Popband around my wrist on in my makeup for when I need to tie up my hair. 

Vitamin Infused teas are not something I am too familiar with, but within this box, there was the inclusion of a sachet and it stood out because of how brightly coloured the packaging was.

This is the Tea+ Cleanse and the blurb states that they have been designed to give your body a little TLC, both inside and out. This particular option is a supercharged antioxidant blend of Selenium, Vitamin C, Biotin, Milk Thistle and Dandelion Root which work to support the immune system as well as to maintain the health of your hair, skin and nails.

The final product within the box is the Hude Beauty Liquid Lipstick Matte in shade Girlfriend. I have quite a few of these matte liquid lipsticks within my stash and I absolutely love the formula.

The shade Girlfriend is described as being a light apricot nude and whilst it isn't a shade I would personally wear, the formula is just so lovely to apply and wear. It is non-drying, it applies like a dream as it glides onto the lips and when it has dried to a matte, it doesn' leave your lips feeling as though they might crack if you talk or smile.

I think this has been a fabulous box and one which really fits in within its theme.  I love that there is something for the hair and face and a mixture of makeup and beauty tools too. Priced at just £10 per month if bought separately, Roccabox is a subscription service and there are further subscription offers available to choose from here.

I would love to know what you think of this months Roccabox!

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