Bon Voyage! Pixi Beauty Rose Infused Skincare Favourites

When this incredible Travel Bag from Pixi Beauty arrived, personalised with my name, I did squeal with delight because, as ever, the timing is just perfect.   I absolutely love Pixi Beauty as a brand and have featured them a few times on my blog such as Skintreats (here), Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse (here) and even some of the makeup collection such as Mattelast Liquid Lipsticks (here) and the Lash and Liner Collection here to name just a few products.

Inside the beautiful pink rose printed case, which is made from a plastic material and perfect for wiping clean, are some amazing products. What I absolutely love, of course, other than it being personalised to me, is that there is a hook at the took, so it can hang on the back of a door or handle for ease of use. Split across two zip locking pockets are some of Pixi's Rose infused skincare favourites and they include:

Rose Cream Cleanser. I couldn't wait to get this open and I have used it a few times now.

Super creamy and nourishing, it is enriched with mineral mud, rose, avocado, chamomile and aloe vera in the formula which comes together to soothe and condition the skin.  Priced at £18 for 135ml.

Rose Tonic. I absolutely love cult original Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic and have been desperate to get my hands on this rose version. Described as being naturally soothing and rich in nutrients, this tonic helps to tone, balance pH, minimize redness and calm skin. 

Infused with Rose and Elderflower, this formula also works to normalise hydration levels to refresh skin and leave it at its radiant best. If you are a fan of Glow Tonic then you will adore this! This 100ml size is just £10 and is perfect if you wanted to try before buying a bigger size.

Makeup Melting Cleansing Cloths. I wasn't too sure how I would feel about these cloths, as a rule, I don't use them on my face, but instead on my hands for removing swatches. But, there are days when I am just too tired to care and have dipped into my cleansing wipes and used one to remove my makeup. 

These cloths are described as being ultra effective pre-moistened cleansing cloths that effortlessly dissolve makeup while balancing skin. They are infused with chamomile and grapeseed oil to calm skin and are gentle enough to remove even waterproof formulas in one easy step.  This pack features 10 cloths but a full-size packet is priced at £10 for 40 cloths here.

Rose Caviar Essence. This is one of my favourite products from the range that I've been lucky enough to try and it has a little bit of everything. Through the tube, you can see exactly how amazing it looks with the bright pink spheres suspended in a clear gel and these are actually concentrated flower oils suspended in a weightless serum-essence. 

Upon contact with the skin, the serum melts onto the skin and with the inclusion of jojoba, sunflower and olive fruit work to soften, refine and tone. It is a none sticky or oily consistency and leaves no tackiness on the skin after using.  Priced at £26 for 45ml.

Rose Flash Balm. Described as being a perfect pick-me-up for tired, lacklustre skin, this multitasking product instantly moisturises and brightens and is great as a revitalising mask as well as a primer to prep skin for perfect makeup application. 

Enriched with rose, olive leaf and witch hazel extract what I really like about this product is how it feels on the skin, for me, it is absorbed quickly and because it is oil free, it doesn't linger or feel tacky. Priced at £26 for 45ml.

Rose Ceramide Cream. I absolutely love how rich and luxurious this cream is. Described as being an ultra-rich cream which is infused with Ceramides and Rose Oil which work to nourish and deeply hydrate the skin to give it a healthier, more supple appearance and feel. 

Antioxidant-rich botanicals also help to improve skin’s elasticity while protecting against environmental aggressors.  Priced at £24 for 50ml.

Rose Glow Mist. This mist is described as being Pixi's multipurpose mist and the rose-infused sister to the original Glow Mist, which I happen to love. This dual-phase elixir is packed full of a cocktail of flower oils, essential fatty acids and antioxidants and they include Sweet almond, rosehip, jojoba, pomegranate seed, and rose geranium oils which come together to soothe, comfort and nourish the complexion. 

It can be used as a lightweight, moisturising primer, an undetectable veil against free radicals, a midday make up refresher and a frizzy flyaway hair tamer to name a few of its uses.  Priced at £16 for 80ml.

Makeup Fixing Mist. Infused with rose water and green tea, this makeup fixing mist not only smells delightful, but it is ideal for anyone with combination/oily skin to help prolong your makeup and prevent the mid-afternoon slip. 

It also freshens up a makeup look. It helps to hydrate and balance the skin.  Priced at £18 for 80ml.

Rose Oil Blend. I am a huge fan of oils, more so if they are infused with rose. From Pixi we have an oil that is described as being infused with a powerful complex of youth-boosting oils to enhance elasticity and leave your skin luminous. 

Rejuvenating and regenerative, the cocktail of sweet almond, rosehip, jojoba, pomegranate seed and rose geranium oils make this the perfect treatment for anyone concerned with dehydrated, dulled or sagging skin. I have started using just 2-3 drops morning and evening once ive cleansed my skin and sometimes I apply it directly to my skin and sometimes I mix it in with my moisturiser and it smells just divine.  It is priced at £26 for 30ml.

All of these products can be found on Cult Beauty (here) and of course online and instore from Pixi and as well as the Rose infused range, there is a whole host of brand new launches I cannot wait to get my hands on.

Have you seen anything from Pixi Beauty which has caught your attention?

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Glossybox - The Empowerment Edition

This month Glossybox is titled The Empowerment Edition and it is all about inspiring you to chase your dreams and to that end, there are 5 products within this months box and they include haircare, makeup and skincare.  When I first opened the box, I was unsure as to where this theme would lead but it is quite a good one.

What we have are products that come from companies which were single-handedly founded by a woman with a vision, a natural beauty label that encourages people to take control of their skincare routine and it is stories such as these that should empower you!

Bellapierre is a brand that Glossybox champion a lot in their boxes. As a brand, it started as a modest mineral-based company which has since evolved into an on-trend brand.  This month I have the Kiss Proof Lip Creme in shade Muddy Rose which is a beautiful shade. 

Described as being full coverage, high impact liquid lipstick that lasts for hours without the need to touch up.  The shade Muddy Rose is a beautiful shade of mauve and once applied, it dries matte, but wears very comfortably.  RRP £20.

The next product comes from BYBI, a brand I am quite a fan of and one I have promoted on my blog quite a few times. BYBI is a 100% natural, Vegan and Cruelty-free brand and it was founded by two very determined best friends and the tubes the products sits in, is just as amazing as the actual product itself because they are made from sugarcane and are 100% biodegradable and recyclable.

With its thick and creamy formula, Plumper is described as being a balm which not only works as a hydrating lip balm but one which also both restores and protects, whilst adding a touch of plump and shine.  With a hint of Peppermint and Blood Orange essential oils which come together and work to stimulate circulation in the lips, peppermint is first thing you notice when squeezing some of this balm out of the tube and as it is applied, the lips feel instantly cool. I really like this balm and I love how it feels on the lips. RRP £9.

Up next we have a brand I have only ever come across via Glossybox (here) and that is Laritzy Cosmetics. Said to have been born out of desire, Laritzy Cosmetics, which is a French-Canadian brand happens to be a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly brand. In this months box, we have the Dew Pot in shade Utopia.

Described as being a smooth, blendable highlighter it is said to enhance all skin tones and give an all-day dewy look.  The shade Utopia is described as being a rose gold shade and when the light catches it, there is a slight pinky tone and it really is just so pretty and it gives quite the hit of colour.  The swatch shown above is completely unedited and taken without a flash, so you are seeing the shade directly out of the pot.   Priced around £15.

Essence is a brand who I have enjoyed getting to know, with everything from eyeshadow palettes to sold out and hard to track down mascara.  As a brand, it was founded over 17 years ago by a lady called Christina, a fearless entrepreneurial woman who wanted to create fun, great quality products which are affordable and with a difference.

Glow to Go illuminating setting spray is described as being a product that not only stops your makeup from smudging, but it also boasts fine, light-reflecting particles that will give you a glowing complexion in seconds. I was quite keen to give this a try and the instructions are to hold the bottle around 30cm from your face and spray, the only issue I have with this, is that you need to shake the bottle for a good few seconds before using it and then, for me, it was a case of less is definitely more.  The liquid inside was slightly thicker than I was expecting it to me and the last time I used it, I decided to spray some into my tinted moisturiser and try it that way and that is more preferable.  Priced at just £3.30 it is a bit of a steal at that price, it doesn't leave you looking as though you are a sweaty mess with over-shine, it just adds a light glow.

The final item in this months box comes from Toni & Guy and it is their illuminating hair perfume.  In the past, I have used a lot of Toni & Guy products and have always liked what I have used.  As a brand, it started back in 1963 with brothers Toni Mascolo and Guy with a single London-based salon.  Fast forward some years it has become a family run multi-award winning global company.

I have tried a few hair perfumes in the past and admittedly they are not something I ever go and purchase for myself, but that said, I never put perfume near my hair ever.  From Toni & Guy, we have a product which smells just divine and is perfect for the summer with this zesty floral fragrance. Said to add instant shine to revive and enhance your look, it is something I would perhaps try using on a night out as something a little extra. Priced around £7.99.

So there you have this month's Empowerment Edition from Glossybox and I actually really do like the theme and how all of the products have been linked to it. I love to find out the stories behind a brand and how they came to be, so for me, this did tick quite a few boxes.

As always you can subscribe to Glossybox right here and if you use the code MARCH you can get your first box for just £7.  Plus, you can also sign up here for the Mothers Day Glossybox, which I can assure you is AMAZING, I've seen a sneak peek and the sign-up list is HERE.

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Sonic Chic Deluxe Rose Gold Toothbrush

I travel quite frequently, the joys of having family outside of London means for any big occasion, the mister and I are on the train bound for the North of England.  This week I am off to Disneyland Paris with my family and that means I have the stress of packing for an entire week, the stress usually being which skincare to take with me.    I have said before the subject of toothbrushes isn't that exciting but it is a necessity and just because I am travelling doesn't mean I am going to lapse on my oral hygiene and for me, that means avoiding to use a manual toothbrush.  I made the switch from manual to electric quite some time ago and would never go back and to Paris, I am taking this Sonic Chic Deluxe Rose Gold Toothbrush which costs just £30 (here)

What I really like about this toothbrush, other than the fact it is, of course, Rose Gold, is that it is designed to be travel-friendly. No more do I need to lug my other electric toothbrush which comes with multiple accessories, instead I have something that is a thin as a pen, is charged by a USB and it takes just an hour to fully charge and then lasts for well over 2 weeks, even when being used twice a day and best of all, it slips into my cosmetics case alongside everything else I need. 

It has what is referred too as a 2 Minute Quadrant Timer which means every 30 seconds you will be prompted to move the brush to a different quadrant of your mouth. The brush will also power off automatically after 2 minutes.   It has a precision head which allows you to clean hide to reach areas, so for me, this is right at the back of my mouth where my Wisdom teeth constantly attempt to painfully break through the skin (and fail), this toothbrush reaches all the way back, without making me want to gag.

The Sonic Chic Deluxe Toothbrush also has two modes of use.  Aptly names mode 1 and mode 2 they deliver either 28,000 strokes per minute (mode 1) or 32,000 strokes per minute (mode 2).  I tend to switch between the two different modes when cleaning my teeth, I start with mode 1 and then move on to mode 2 and after I have finished, my teeth incredibly clean as does the whole of my mouth.

If you are someone who travels quite a lot, then this would be absolutely ideal to have in your travel case.  I charge mine before I go anywhere but also keep the USB cable with me just in case I need to recharge it, as yet, I have gone over two weeks of using it without the need to recharge, so I am very impressed.

What do you use as a toothbrush when you travel?

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Cattitude Box - for the Crazy Cat Lady

If you are a regular viewer of my Instagram stories then you will be aware that I have three kitties and they are referred too as my furkids, they are spoilt rotten, have the run of the house and want for absolutely nothing.  When I was offered the chance to receive and review the Cattitude Box, which is described as being the 'Subscription Box for Crazy Cat Ladies" there wasn't a chance I was saying no.

Arriving inside this incredible box is a whole host of products for the kitties and the crazy cat lady, something to love and share between us. As soon as mine saw the box they knew there was something inside for them and pretty much clawed at it until I opened it.

Hello Kitty! We’re the cat’s pyjamas of cat gift boxes, treating you and your favourite furry friend to premium, unique cat gifts and lifestyle/home accessories every single month. You can also purchase one time gift box for the cat ladies in your life or yourself!

Each month the box is put together and features an array of products which are all cat themed and it includes everything from cat jewellery to cat home decor for the humans and for the cats there are treats, food and toys.  It is a subscription box and you get to choose whether you want the box monthly or bi-monthly and it is priced at £27.95.  Within each box will be 3-4 items for you and 2-3 items for the fur kids.  Here is what was found within my box.

First up, as I opened the box there is this beautiful card which says "I want to Meow with you forever" and it is actually the contents card.  I love the card so much I actually now have it in a frame on my bookshelf.

 Hiding all of the lovely products is the CatStronauts backpack and on it, there is a grey cat who looks so similar to my parent's cat, I absolutely love it.  Brightly coloured so you absolutely won't miss it, it is described as being for the fierce feline with a taste for an adventure.

Space themed, hence the name, it is the perfect backpack for light items that you need to carry around with you.  I used to have something similar for P.E which held my trainers in.

The next two items are for the boys and they are food related.  I try as best as I can to ensure they have a balanced diet and use food that has been advised by the vets because one of my boys has quite a delicate stomach owing to an intestinal disease.

 First up we have Lily's Kitchen Organic Fish Dinner which is made using good quality organic food and as soon as this tin was out of the box, they all got quite excited as Lily's Kitchen food is a definite favourite.

The second item is from Vet's Kitchen and this is something we have just started using for the three of them.  Little Hearts made from the finest Trout and Salmon are super tasty treats and it is a great alternative to other high streets brands.

The final items within the box are jewellery related and as a mad cat lady, I can think of nothing cuter I would want to own.  The first item is the Cat Slogan Necklace and it is comprised of a long gold chain with a cat head pendant.

The card upon which the necklace sits states "Cats represent exploration, mystery and self-discovery.  Wear your necklace as a reminder to strut your independence... You're Purrfect just the way you are.  I love the little statement that comes with the pendant and it is so true, anyone who owns a cat will know that they do like to wander off and often leave you feeling a bit worried as to where they are.  I have had more than my fair share of worry with my three.

The next item is the Puss in Pearl Earrings and these are possibly my favourite item within the box, including the cat shaped card they are fastened too.

These earrings are faux pearls and they have some cute little cat ears that are clearly visible to see, adding to the cat theme.  Made from Silver, these earrings are the perfect size for my ears, which are fairly small!

The final item of jewellery is the adjustable Kitty Ring and again the attention to detail with this item is quite something.

To the front of the ring you can clearly see two visible cat ears which has you in no doubt what the theme of this box has been, but the best part of this ring for me is the underside. As the ring is adjustable to fit whichever finger you find the rings looks the best on, it is adjusted by expanding the paws and there is so much detail, it is impossible not to love.

Now, this box wouldn't be complete without the final item and that is the Crazy Cat Lady badge. I almost feel as though it is something I should wear as a badge of honour because it is absolutely true. I am a mad cat lady.

If I ever won the jackpot on the Lottery or Euromillions, my dream would be to run a cat hotel and within it, as well as my own boys would be unloved and unwanted cats that I could show some love too.  But for that to happen, I obviously need to play the lottery!

This is my very first Cattitude Box and I love the mixture of products that I found inside it.  I love that there was something for my three boys, they are happy they got some food and some treats and of course a box to fight over as to who gets to sleep in it - If it fits, it sits, as the saying goes.  

If you know someone who is a mad Cat lady and struggle for gifts to purchase for them, then this would make quite the gift not just for them, but for their kitties too!  I would love to know what you think!

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