Yardley London Hermina EDT + Giveaway

Experts in creating high quality floral fragrances since 1770, Yardley London is delighted to introduce Hermina; an intense, feminine floral woody fragrance inspired by the ‘First Lady’ of the House of Yardley. Named after the wife of William Cleaver - heir to the finest soap and perfumery establishment in London at that time - Hermina’s father, also a William, soon became the first ‘Yardley’ to officially own the business, since the original founder tracing back to the early 17th century. New for 2016, Hermina honours the rich 245 year history of the House of Yardley in a truly modern way, whilst celebrating the high society fashionista that was Hermina Yardley.

With its beautifully designed outer box to the bottle inside, this perfume is quite simply one I was not expecting to like.  Described as follows:

"Yardley London Hermina is an addictive, intense and feminine floral woody fragrance blending pear, lemon and bergamot with basil in the top notes with a sensual heart of fig, peach, black pepper and heliotrope complemented by a warm, woody and spicy amber base". 

 Surprisingly it isn't one of those perfumes which makes you wrinkle your nose up when you spray it, instead it is quite clean and fresh with the pear and lemon notes being really noticeable at that first spray and then as it settles on the skin with the scent of fig being equally matched to the spicy amber.  It is a perfume which manages to mix the floral and fruity with the spicy so that whichever camp you sit in when it comes to perfume, this one might just surprise you into liking it!

If this sounds like a perfume you really want to try, then I have one to giveaway. There is a Rafflecopter widget below to be completed and the winner will be drawn at the end of the 2 weeks.

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Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge

Until now Roger & Gallet has been a brand which has escaped me until now, but I am so impressed with this Gingembre Rouge Duo, I am wanting to work my way through the entire range. There is something about the fragrances which are so captivating.

The Gingembre Rouge said is said to have been inspired by a stopover in Zanzibar, described as being an energising fragrance that reveals the freshness and sensuality of ginger in all its states.

The two products I have been using in the Fresh Shower Gel (£9) and the Sorbet Body Lotion (£14). The shower gel is an incredibly hydrating formula that is enriched with aloe vera to soothe and moisturise the skin. There is also an exquisite fragrance which derives from the use of ginger, pomegranate and mandarin all of which cleanse the skin, leaving it soft and energised. 

As soon as the gel, which doesn't over lather hit the steam of the warm water, the scent really comes alive and is one which lingers on the skin for most of the day. Gingembre rouge Shower Gel is suitable for both sensitive and dry skin.

When it comes to body lotions, I am really lazy at using them, unless I find one I really really like.  I adore this scent so much from Roger & Gallet that I have almost finished the tube.  

Perfectly packaged with a handy dispenser, this body sorbet is enriched with aloe vera, pomegranate oil and beautifying micro-pearls skin is left luminous and energised. The formula is incredibly luxurious and really hydrating. As soon as it comes into contact with the skin, it melts and absorbs to leave the skin feeling moisturised, refreshed and soft to the touch.

When used after the shower gel, the scent is much more intensified and is just lovely. If you are a fan of fruity fragrances which smell as though someone has just squeezed the fruit into your product, then you will love both of these, it is hard not too.

Savvy Ways To Fire Up Your Skin Care

A new year has begun and everyone would be planning to give a new start to their beauty expedition. This new year you would be looking forward to all those goals and tasks related to your beauty which you failed to complete. So, why not start your goal achieving journey by taking extensive care of your skin. Taking special care of your skin is the first step in achieving your desired beauty.

So, in order to kick-start your skincare here are some foolproof skincare tactics which will help you to take good care of your skin and achieve the beauty you desire.

• SPF Protection

Sun has been playing a vital role in damaging your skin and affecting your beauty. The UV rays of sun damage the skin cell which causes a lot of factors such as ageing of your skin. An organic sunscreen lotion can prove to be very effective to protect your skin from the harmful effect of sun rays. The sunscreen consists of SPF technology which not only protects your skin from getting damaged but also acts as a foundation against ageing. The good news is you can use many discount codes while shopping online to save more. So whenever you go out wear the SPF and it's likely that you will get definite results for your skin.

• Take A Proper Diet

Food has a huge impact on the beauty of your skin. Burger, pizza, ice cream and many other junk foods may seem to be good for your taste buds, but when it comes to skin care it has really adverse effects. So if you wish to enhance your skin beauty you should avoid such stuff. To steer your skin beauty, it's highly recommended that you intake a much healthier diet consisting of fresh fruits and a lot of green veggies. So, a proper eating habit will help you clean up your skin and add a flawless glow to your skin.

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• Quit Smoking

People already are aware of the adverse effects of smoking on health. But other than health, smoking also has a negative effect on an individual's skin. Various skin diseases, wrinkles, and skin ageing are some of the factors which tend to cause due to smoking. So in order to have healthy and ageless skin, one needs to quit their daily smoking habit.

• Remove Your Makeup Before Going to Bed

This may sound a pretty much simple but research proves that if you don’t remove your makeup before going to bed, it may lead to a lot of scary skin situations such as clogged pores, acne, and even skin irritation. So before going to bed clean up your makeup with makeup removal wipes or cleanser, so that your skin does not get damaged by the overnight left makeup.

• Stop Picking Your Skin  

Pimples tend to occur on your skin pretty regularly and some people have that urge to pick or scab a pimple in order to remove it from the skin. But picking your skin can make it appear a lot more worst by leaving a scar or discolouration of your skin. This can affect the beauty of your skin widely, so it is advisable to avoid picking your skin in order to maintain the natural beauty of your skin.

• Follow The Routine

When it comes to taking care of your skin, you definitely tempt try a lot of innovative products in order to achieve your desired beauty. Definitely, it will cost you more in order to take care of your skin on a permanent basis however you can always use some discount codes to save your money. But keep one thing in mind that every person's skin is different and the product which may show miraculous effects on other person's skin may not show the same effect on your skin. So it's pretty much recommended that you use those skin care products only which suit your skin type. You will definitely get positive results for your skin.

So follow all these skin care tactics in your routine like and discover a notable difference in the texture of your skin.

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GOSH SS16 Launches

GOSH Cosmetics have some amazing new launches coming your way and I was lucky enough to see the preview and take some home and have a closer look at what you will shortly be seeing.

The first product I absolutely loved is the Lip Oils, this is a new 'thing' for me though ive seen a few people mention the Clarins Lip Oils. These new nourishing Lip Oils from GOSH are infused with a blend of oils and natural Nordic super active ingredients such as argan oil, macadamia oil, sea buckthorn and moringa oil and a raspberry oil derivative (Vitaskin E) which is high in Omega 6 and 3 and Vitamin E. Available in 4 shades, they give a hint of colour but are not super pigmented so they are perfect for wearing under your lipstick or over your lipstick. Once on the lips they are not greasy or tacky but are really nourishing and hydrating and they do make a perfect base. Each Lip Oil will retail for £7.49

A GOSH launch wouldn't be the same without a new palette to swoon over right? Well the ‘004 To Be Cool In Copenhagen’ is a palette packed with 9 highly pigmented matte shades, the new palette features shades inspired by the coolness and colours of Nordic lights. 

On this palette you have everything from nude and brown colours to grey tones finishing with the rebel black. This is my kind of palette and I love all of the shades, so it is well worth watching out for and it will be priced at £10.99.

One of my most used products from GOSH is the eyeshadow sticks, I absolutely love them and was delighted to see the GOSH Forever matt eyeshadow Crayons. They have been designed to provide long-lasting matt colour in just one stroke. 

Formula wise they are Creamy, velvet soft and offer colour lasting for up to eight hours without creasing, flaking or fading. With an exceptionally smooth texture, it glides effortlessly over the eyelid and sets with an even finish. The four new matt shades are inspired by the purity of raw nature and the Nordic heritage of GOSH COPENHAGEN and are priced at £6.29 each.

You can never have too many Primers in your collection and again GOSH have released a New Primer+ Base Plus Illuminating Skin Perfector. This primer has been designed to give the skin a spectacular glow together with a youthful, healthier-looking complexion. It is infused with beneficial skincare ingredients and the Primer+ creates a visibly even skin tone, reduces imperfections and fine lines, smoothes pores to leave a health natural glow. The formula includes Silsoft E-Pearl, an emulsion that provides moisture and skin lightening benefit, combined with ProRenew Complex – stimulating the skin’s ability to self-renew, oil from the superfood Sea Buckthorn and vitamin E. It has been available since 20th January and is priced at £14.99.

I have become quite obsessed with the New GOSH Lumi Drops. They are designed to enhance the complexion with a shimmery finish from reflecting pearl pigments. Whether you are into strobing, highlighting or just adding a bit of luminosity to the skin, there are three different shades to choose from. The formula is really lightweight and you only need a really small amount to create your look or you can mix with your foundation or tinted moisturiser too. Priced at £7.99 they are a bargain.

If Matte Lipsticks are your thing, then there are four new shades to get your teeth into and each shade is stunning. The formula is really creamy formula and are enriched with natural waxes and hyaluronic acid to moisturise, hydrate, smooth and soothe lips. They apply really easily and give really long lasting results which I was super impressed with. The new Velvet Touch Matte lipsticks are £6.99 each. 

The final item to rave about is the Rebel Eyes Mascara. Now I love mascara and it is one product I never leave the house without wearing, ever. So a new mascara is like music to my ears. The formula of Rebel Eyes is said to include nourishing ingredients to help eyelashes maintain their healthy appearance. 

Castor Oil conditions lashes with emollient properties while the infused Sea Buckthorn seed Oil prevents damage from free radicals while also protecting and nurturing lashes. The synergy of these two oils is healthier more nurtured lashes, with volume and length in a few coats. The Wand also features a special polymer to give lengthening and curling features and it is slightly curved to help work with the shape of the eye to grab each lash and coat them. I havent found this to be clumpy which is a huge bonus and I find two coats is more than enough. The Rebel Eyes mascara is £8.99.

I think this is a brilliant SS16 launch and it is a collection you should be looking out for, especially for the lip oils and the palette!

What do you think to the GOSH SS16 Collection?