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Whilst most of us might not be enjoying the sun, in a tropical location like we usually would be, right now that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few sunshine inspired products in the meantime. For ultimate in escapism beauty right now let me recommend the: Sol De Janeiro Sunshine Sol Kit exclusively at Feel Unique.

If you’re a fan of the heady, sweet scent of the original Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream then this kit is going to be everything you’ve always wanted. Drench yourself from head to toe in stunning fragrance inspired by the golden sun in Rio with these full size & deluxe travel sizes from the Sol de Janeiro range.

Inside the kit you’ll find the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Strengthening + Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner (90ml each), the Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream (75ml), Bum Bum Body Scrub (25ml), Sol Cheirosa ’62 Perfume (8ml) and a beautiful Sunshine Sol luxury pouch.

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I’m honestly surprised that I haven’t mentioned my love for the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream on the blog before (but after checking the archives, I seem to have missed it). I’ve had a pot of this deluxe, rich body cream on the go in my stash for years – I’m never without it. The cream (especially when coupled with the Bum Bum Body Scrub in this kit) envelopes the skin in a heavenly drink of nourishment, a huge dose of summery fragrance & a glow to make any holiday maker jealous. The cream is that good, it’s one of the ones I ration myself with – strictly for above the waist use only, you know? So you can truly enjoy its scent for months & months, constantly resisting the urge to jump head first in the pot.

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So now I’ve got your attention about the scent… who knew Sol de Janeiro made the Sol Cheirosa ’62 Perfume?! Who has been keeping this secret from me?! Instant summer in a bottle. That good that it really rivals my other favourite summer scents. Other new products to me from the selection are the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Strengthening + Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner.

The Sol De Janeiro Sunshine Sol Kit is available now exclusive at Feel Unique.

Sam

New In: Sol De Janeiro Sunshine Sol Kit at Feel Unique Whilst most of us might not be enjoying the sun, in a tropical location like we usually would be, right now that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few sunshine inspired products in the meantime.

Will I have to wear a Face Mask at my Wedding?

Just a few months ago, I could have never imagined I’d be writing the title of this blog post. So much around the world has changed due to Covid-19. And if you’re a Bride to Be, you’ll know better than most how a world wide pandemic has a habit of pulling the rug from under your feet. I’ll be trying to unpack my feelings around having to reschedule my own wedding three times soon on the blog.…

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Wedding Venues We Didn't Choose & Why

Wedding Venues We Didn’t Choose & Why

Finding a wedding venue can be difficult; things like budgets, capacity & just the general ‘feel’ of a venue can be hard to get right! After spending months going to wedding open days, booking venue viewings & getting an idea for what type of wedding we were looking for, there’s a long list of venues we didn’t choose. (more…)

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Things we’ve Said No To when planning our Wedding

Some little girls dream of their wedding from a young age; imagining their big white dress and the Prince Charming they will one day marry. While I wouldn’t say this was me; when Josh & I got engaged, I did have an idea of what type of wedding I wanted us to have.

Undoubtedly though, there have been things I looked into when wedding planning that I didn’t realise would be completely out of…

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Beauty Gift Guide 2019

It’s reined it in a bit this year on the Gift Guide front. I think lots of us are focusing less on buying this Christmas & thinking more about spending time with friends & family, as well as our impact on the environment around us. So in light of the slightly less consumerism-fuelled festive period; today I’m going to share just a few of my favourite Christmas beauty gifting picks. If, however,…

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Probably the beauty advent countdown of the past few years is back; the ELLE Beauty Advent Calendar. If you saw THIS post, you’ll know I absolutely loved unboxing the fabulous selection of mini & full size products in last years offering. So when I had the chance to get my hands on this years; I couldn’t wait.

I know lots of you will be here to get down to the nitty gritty of what you actually get inside the calendar. So, without further ado; here’s what you’ll get inside your ELLE advent calendar:

Nars The Multiple in Orgasm RRP £17.50 (Deluxe Miniature)

Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil RRP £7 (Travel size)

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara RRP £12 (Travel size)

Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry RRP £7.40 (1.2g)

Bella Freud Fairytale of New York Candle RRP £20 (Mini)

Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm RRP £13 (15ml)

REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic RRP £8 (50ml)

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream RRP £18 (75ml)

Huda Beauty Eazy Lash Harmony #17 RRP £16 – FULL SIZE

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner RRP £16 – FULL SIZE

Nails.Inc West End Gel Effect Polish RRP £15 – FULL SIZE

111Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask RRP £20 – FULL SIZE

Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30 RRP £50 – FULL SIZE

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel RRP £12 (3 applications)

Dr Sebagh Serum Repair RRP £69 – FULL SIZE

Shiseido Ultime Power Infusing Concentrate Serum RRP £23 (Deluxe sample)

Chantecaille The Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence RRP £14.90 (4ml)

Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish RRP £15 (50m)

Floral Street The Discovery Set RRP £24 – FULL SIZE

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Body Builder RRP £18 – FULL SIZE

Natura Bisse Eye Cream RRP £12 (2ml)

Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence Leave-In Conditioner RRP £11 (60ml)

Bella Freud Make Up Bag – FULL SIZE

Spacemasks Self-Heating Eye Mask RRP £3 – FULL SIZE

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My review:

First up, I’m a huge fan of the exclusive design for this calendar by Bella Freud. The designer is known globally for her cheeky, yet chic, knitwear featuring similar designs to both the calendar packaging, the makeup bag & the candle.

On to the contents itself; there were so many products inside the calendar I was so very excited about. If you are, or you’re buying for, a beauty expert that knows their brands & loves luxe beauty then this calendar delivers on all points. Particular products I can’t wait to get stuck into are:

Chantecaille The Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence

Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30

Shiseido Ultime Power Infusing Concentrate Serum

It was also brilliant to see firm favourites in the calendar from brands such as Nars, Dr Denis Gross & Philip Kingsley.

I know there is a lot of emphasis put on the amount of full size products in beauty advent calendars now. I personally love minis so I get to try more products & have them for travel. But if you are on the hunt for full size products in calendars then the ELLE Beauty Advent Calendar has 9. Not a bad number really, considering most of the minis are deluxe sample sizes.

The negatives:

There’s no escaping the fact that all beauty advent calendars are limited edition, which is of course understandable. But the problem being that if you want to get your hands on a calendar then you’ll have to be quick! I’ve left my post a little late this year about the calendar & I’m dreading putting it together & finding that it is already sold out. So if you’re in the market for one of the best beauty advent calendars out there: head HERE to pick yours up to avoid disappointment.

Sam

Elle Advent Calendar 2019 Contents Probably the beauty advent countdown of the past few years is back; the ELLE Beauty Advent Calendar…

Hidden Wedding Costs that could really Blow your Budget

We all know weddings are expensive; but for me it has been the hidden costs of wedding planning that have been the real problem. Josh & I almost have everything sorted when it comes to booking the large parts of our wedding, but there have definitely been some surprises along the way. It is fine if you expect certain costs when booking a service or a venue; but often things can be slightly…

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If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram recently you’ll know I’ve started to up my exercise routine. From personal training to going to the gym & even the off splash of swimming; I’m really trying to enjoy taking care of myself a bit more. One of the things I’ve also started is walking. I’ve really enjoyed the occasional evening walk with Josh & have even been walking alone when I have the time.

So when Go Outdoors reached out & offered to kit me out with the same walking boots as the celebrities are wearing on this year’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, I jumped at the chance. I couldn’t wait to try the Hi Tech Eurotrek Lite Walking Boots.

You may or may not know, I actually live in the New Forest, so I have lots of beautiful trails right on my doorstep. I know it’s going to be really handy to have a trusty pair of walking boots if I want to keep up my walking & hiking throughout the winter. So I popped the boots on & took them for a test drive in the forest with my mum for a quick half hour walk to try them out. The boots kept my feet warm & (probably even more importantly at this time of year) dry the whole time we were out. I can see why this style is the perfect choice for the celebrities who will be fighting it out in the camp this year.

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Another plus is that, despite their very practical side, walking boots aren’t actually too far from catwalk fashion right now. You might have seen all over Instagram walking boot style ankle boots being paired with floaty dresses, chunky knits & flowing skirts. Whilst I wouldn’t necessarily wear this exact style with a dress; I do feel really comfortable in them with jeans for a casual look even when I’m not walking. But, if you’d rather check out the styles available on Go Outdoors, I think you’d probably find a pair of boots which double up as both a fashion statement & a practical pair of shoes.

Will you be watching I’m a Celebrity this year? Let me know in the comments.

Sam

Walking into the Jungle If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram recently you’ll know I’ve started to up my exercise routine.

Keeping hair healthy during the constant cycle of wash-dry-wash-dry when you up your fitness routine seems to be an uphill struggle. I’ve been Personal Training twice a week, swimming & going for walks for the past month – a dramatic lifestyle change. Although my body & mind both feel better for the improvement in my fitness routine, my hair isn’t coping so well. With, what seems like, a constant need to wash my hair I’ve noticed it becoming dry & frizzier (just what I need).

I decided the best way to help deal with my hairs hissy fit was to go back to products that can actually do good, rather than just gloss (literally) over the problem. And whenever I’m looking for a brand to truly nourish my hair, I always go back to Shea Moisture. As you’ll see in THIS post (which I hardly recognise myself in now!) I’ve been a fan of Shea Moisture for quite some time.

When looking for hair products, unfortunately, it’s rare to come across a brand that is completely free from sulphates, phthalates, parabens, propylene glycol, mineral oil and petroleum, as well as being cruelty-free. And in English – that means free from all the junk you don’t want in your haircare, as well as keeping the bunnies safe!

In my depths of my haircare disaster, I couldn’t wait to get stuck into the Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate & Repair Shampoo & Conditioner. I was thankful to find that the brand have brought yet another hydrating, fortifying & nourishing formula to the table with this one! Within just one wash, my hair was feeling softer & looked shinier – words I never thought I’d use again when it came to my hair after weeks of gym & pool abuse.

Now I can’t put my hair miraculous recovery solely down to the shampoo & conditioner in this range. A special shout out absolutely has to go to the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate & Repair Protein Power Treatment. This protein-strong treatment, formulated with Manuka Honey & Yogurt (the good stuff), calmed frizz, softens ends & gave my hair its bounce again in as little as 5 minutes.

Then in a desperate attempt at a pamper before the next HIIT workout, I’ve also been using the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Multi-Action Leave-In. Which, despite its extremely long name, is actually extremely easy to use. I’ve been popping a few squirts of the treatment all over wet hair being blow-drying, as well as pumping a couple of squirts into dry hair just before I put it up for a workout. I really like the way the product quickly absorbs into the hair, adding just enough hydration & reconditioning to smooth hair down from its frizzy, splitting ledge.

If you’re looking for haircare that will truly make a difference to its overall condition then I cannot recommend She Moisture enough! For hair going through a rough patch, the brand will see you through to heavenly locks in not time.

Sam

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Being Active & Keeping my Hair Healthy Keeping hair healthy during the constant cycle of wash-dry-wash-dry when you up your fitness routine seems to be an uphill struggle.

New In: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Therapies Balancing Rose & Lychee Being a bit of a beauty addict, there are very few products that make it into the 'all time favourites' category.

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Being a beauty blogger with a bit of a soft spot for balm-y products, you would have thought I would have tried the ultimate in beauty balms; Lanolips.

Surely?

Well, not until recently. Call myself a beauty blogger, eh? I can’t quite believe it has taken me so long to try something from the Lanolips range. If only I’d known what I’d been missing out on.

Starting from the top – with the 101 Ointment, but with a twist; the Fruities line. The brand kindly gifted me the Strawberry 101 Ointment. Just like the original 101 Ointment, the Strawberry ‘flavour’ is formulated with medical grade lanolin (a soft wax which comes from domestic sheep that are raised specifically for their wool). Lanolin is what gives all Lanolips products their unique hydrating & protecting formula. It resembles our own skin oils, helping to restore moisture unlike anything else on the market. And you’ve all heard of how Hyaluronic Acid holds something-silly-like-100-times its weight in water; well Lanolin holds 200% of its weight in moisture! This one simple ingredient will super charge your beauty routine. The Strawberry 101 Ointment has the same hydration benefits as the original ointment, but with added Alpha Hydroxy Acid for smooth, supple lips all day long.

And if the Strawberry 101 Ointment didn’t have enough added pizzazz for you, then you need to check out the Lanolips Hydrating Lip Luminisers. This version has all the hydration of the ointments but with stunning colour & shine. Here I have the shade Beach Pop, a shimmering rose pink. I love this product when I have a tan; the almost coral pink adds to much brightness to the face & really makes bronzer pop.

But the Lanolips range isn’t only about the lips or the ointments, they have skincare products too. I’ve been reaching for the Lanolips Face Base Vitamin E Day Cream when my skin needs some extra moisture. This thick, luxurious cream delivers a heavy hit of hydration & is the perfect base for makeup, acting as the perfect glow-giving primer we all want. The basis for the cream is of course the antioxidant-rich vitamin E, which is personally one of my favourite ingredients for environmental protection – something we all have to think of in this day & age.

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Then, probably my favourite product I have tried from the range so far, is the Lanolips Lemon Hand Cream Intense. If, like me, you have difficulty finding a hand cream that actually makes a lasting difference to you hands then look no further than this little tub of wonder. Firstly, I am crazy about the scent, I love anything lemon-y. But it’s the super thick, verging on sticky, formula that is the real winner here. I wouldn’t say this is the type of cream to carry in your handbag, as it takes a little while to sink in, but if you like to have a hand cream by your bed this will be just the ticket. I pop on a little blob before bed & massage in, paying particular attention to my cuticles. I always see a marked improvement in the look & feel of my hands by morning.

Have you tried anything from the Lanolips range? If you have any favourites, please let me know in the comments below.

Sam

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The Brand I Should’ve Tried a Long Time Ago Being a beauty blogger with a bit of a soft spot for balm-y products, you would have thought I would have tried the ultimate in beauty balms; Lanolips.

Finding the best deal on your favourite beauty brands can be a bit of a headache. If, like me, you’re always trying out the latest beauty launches, or maybe you just like to get the best deal on old favourites; you could spend hours online shopping. I have several beauty retailers on my saved tabs (yes, the addiction is real). But, that still means I have to trawl through lots of different sites to find beauty at the right price. But, our hours of wasted searching has ended! I’ve found one site that does it all for us: Cosmetify.

Cosmetify uses software to find thousands of beauty products at the best price & brings them all to one place. Think of it as a one-stop-shop for everything you need from head-to-toe in one place, all at the best price possible. Not only is Cosmetify great for finding the best beauty deals, but it also helps you really narrow down your search, even to one specific ingredient all in one place.

Cosmetify have partnered with hundreds of top retailers specialising in hair, beauty & grooming (for guys & gals) giving you access to a huge number of brands & products simply & quickly.

I recently went looking for new summer beauty & was delighted to find so many exciting new launches. I settled on one of the new Hourglass Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss & the Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Atomic Heat Mask from Peter Thomas Roth.

I had been dying to try the new range of Hourglass lip glosses. As with any Hourglass launch; they looked exceptional. I went for the shade Truth, a kind of ‘beige rose’ shade – perfect for everyday wear. This shade is in the Opaque Shine finish of the line, a sublime creamy, thick, high colour lip look. There are so many reason’s why I am so in love with these glosses; from the long lasting colour, to the plumping effect, to the beautiful shade range. I have said this so many times & I will say it again; I have never met an Hourglass product I didn’t like.

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A brand I had never tried anything from before was Peter Thomas Roth. And boy was the Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Atomic Heat Mask quite a place to start! The mask is rich & luxurious to the touch. Feeling instantly hydrating on application. But, this little mask had a little magic hidden up it’s sleeve: with cool water it transforms into an invigorating warmth that helps open the pores & let the ingredients really get to work. Want to hear just some of the incredible ingredients? Here we go: Hungarian botanicals of sunflower, apricot, peach, rosehip seed, almond, pomegranate, elderberry, jojoba, olive & Shea. Not forgetting the bioengineered botanicals Gatuline RC (from Beech tree bud extract) and Merospheres-V (from rosemary). My skin was visibly plumper, glowier and more hydrated after just one use.

So will you be trying out Cosmetify’s awesome website to find your next beauty product? You’d be a fool not to!

Sam

New Summer Beauty from Cosmetify Finding the best deal on your favourite beauty brands can be a bit of a headache. If, like me, you’re always trying out the latest beauty launches, or maybe you just like to get the best deal on old favourites; you could spend hours online shopping.

Another month, another gorgeous Look Fantastic beauty box. This month’s theme is ‘Around the world’ with a focus on global beauty. From skincare, to haircare & bodycare; this month there is something for everyone.

The first product is the SVR Topialyse Palpebrale Dry + Sensitive Eyelid Cream. This full size product is worth £15.00 & is great for all skin types. I think most of us could do with adding an eye cream into our routine & this one is formulated specifically for those with sensitive eyes. If, because of hay fever or a skin concern, you have irritated, red eyelids this formula is perfect as it’s an anti-itching soothing cream.

Next up is the eCooking Peeling Mask, worth £11.10. Containing lactic, salicylic & glycolic acid, this mask is perfect for getting rid of dead skin cells & revealing your inner glow.

This next product I was so excited to see in the box; the BioEffect EGF Serum worth £25.00. The 3ml sample size might seem small at first, but a little goes a long way. BioEffect products are some of the most luxurious & results-driven on the market & a firm favourite of mine after trying the range a couple of years ago. This serum contains a plant based replica of ‘EGF’ (a naurally occurring protein in humans). It works to rehydrate the skin, whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.

Another firm favourite of mine inside this months box is the Bumble And Bumble Surf Spray! I’ve loved this product for years & am very happy to have this mini to pack in my gym bag.

Yet another full sized product in the box comes from Korres. Their Natural Pure Greek Soap (I received the Chamomile scent) is worth £5.00 & it actually sat in my bathroom right now. Forget dry, overly stripping soap bars – this one is nourishing & lightly fragranced.

Then finally we have the Filorga Lift Structure mini worth £9.10. Formulated with collagen & hyaluronic acid this cream instantly plumps the skin & gives long-lasting hydration.

If you aren’t already a subscriber to the Lookfantastic Beauty Box, now is the time to sign up! I have an exclusive code: SAMANTHABB for you to receive a free 80ml Kérastase Soleil Bain Cheveaux when you sign up for a 3, 6 or 12 month Look Fantastic beauty box subscription!

Sam

LookFantastic Beauty Box Review June 2019 Another month, another gorgeous Look Fantastic beauty box. This month's theme is 'Around the world' with a focus on global beauty.

Gifted Treatment

I have never been completely happy with my lips. I know we’re always our worst critics; but in my eyes my natural lips were always too small for my face. Couple this with the fact that I had a very uneven lip line (my upper lip sloped down more on my right side than my left), I have wanted to change them for a while. In the back of my mind, I have been considering dermal filler treatments for a while, but just never knew how to find the right doctor or which clinic.

So when an email came into my inbox introducing Dr Charlotte D-Souza of White Swan Aesthetics in Wimbledon, I knew the time was right to look further into the treatment.

One of the most important things for me when considering the treatment was that it had to be performed by a medical professional with years of experience. We’ve all seen horror stories online of fillers & botox going wrong, and after speaking to Dr D-Souza, I found out there’s actually a lot more that could go wrong than just ending up with a botched ‘duck lips’ appearance. From injections into blood vessels to allergic reactions & extensive bruising – I cannot stress the importance of going to a medical professional you trust!

From the word go I felt completely at ease with Dr Charlotte D-Souza. She qualified as a doctor in 2010 & has undertaken advanced training in Botox and dermal fillers, as well as Profhilo skin-remodelling training. She now works solely in Aesthetic Medicine & has completed a Level 7 (Masters equivalent) degree in Aesthetics at Harley Academy, London. Not only did her qualifications tick all the right boxes for me, but she was also brilliant in person too.

I went into my consult without any experience of fillers or cosmetic treatments & yet she put my mind at ease straight away. Dr D-Souza was confident, professional & (maybe her best quality) honest. She didn’t hide the fact that the treatment was more painful & uncomfortable than a lot of potential patients were often led to believe. She also understood were I was most unhappy with my lips & explained that we would go little – by – little so I could achieve the best result of a natural looking enhancement. She also explained that the filler she would be using was made from hyaluronic acid (HA). That HA occurs naturally in connective tissue throughout the body, which is why clients do not need allergy testing before having the treatment.

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The biggest area I wanted to change was my top lip. For the longest time I had been very self conscious of my smile because my top lip almost curled under when I laughed. So Dr Charlotte D-Souza first worked on this, before adding a little volume in my lower lip. I was a little shocked by how painful the procedure was; from what I had seen online I thought it would be a walk in the park. It was bearable because of the numbing cream Dr D-Souza applied & because the treatment was very quick.

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Immediately after the injections I had quite a bit of swelling which continued for the next week. I also had a little bit of light bruising on my top lip, but nothing that couldn’t be covered with lipstick. Now, nearly 2 weeks on, I couldn’t be happier with the results. The treatment has given me such a natural enhancement, a lot of friends & family didn’t even realise I had had anything done. It’s made such a huge difference to me, from feeling more confident without makeup to also feeling excited about lip products again.

Sam

Gifted Treatment

Dermal Filler for Lip Volume & Reshaping Gifted Treatment I have never been completely happy with my lips. I know we're always our worst critics; but in my eyes my natural lips were always too small for my face.

If you’ve seen posts on my Instagram recently then you’ll know I’m a huge fan of Omorovicza. So when I saw that Look Fantastic were partnering with the brand to release a limited edition box, I couldn’t wait!

The Box Contains:

Omorovicza Midnight Radiance Mask (15ml) Worth £27

Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Serum (5ml) Worth £14

Omorovicza Magic Moisture Mist (50ml) Worth £65

Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream (15ml) Worth £34.50

Omorovicza Reviving Eye Cream (15ml) Worth £80

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm (50ml) Worth £55

The box contains everything you need to completely overhaul your skincare regime & indulge in the extravert luxury of Omorovicza. The box is currently available for Pre-Order HERE & will retail for £95 (that’s a massive £180 saving) on 21st May 2019.

As I’ve been a fan of the brand for a while, I have actually tried all the products inside & would whole heartedly recommend every single drop of yummy skincare goodness in this box!

Particular favourites include the Omorovicza Magic Moisture Mist which I am currently using every morning. I mist this hydrator on before my moisturiser for added glow, as a toner & then mist over my makeup too to give me a dewy look.

The Daily Vitamin C Serum is a new product to the brand that I have been trialling for the past month & have seen a huge difference in my skin. The serum has seriously brightened dark sun spots I had on my forehead & has left me with an overall more even complexion after one month.

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I always have back-ups of the Thermal Cleansing Balm & Rejuvenating Night Cream in my stash for the ultimate evening pamper – perfect products for dry skin like mine!

I also had the pleasure of meeting the co-founder of Omorovicza, Margaret de Heinrich, at a Look Fantastic event last year & trust me – if you need any convincing of the brands incredible formulations, you just need to see her incredible skin!

Look Fantastic have also given me the code ‘SJXXLFBB’ for Free Next-Day Delivery when the collection goes on general sale on the 21st May, so you don’t have to wait long receive your box! You can Pre-Order the box HERE.

Sam

Look Fantastic X Omorovicza Limited Edition Beauty Box 2019 If you've seen posts on my Instagram recently then you'll know I'm a huge fan of Omorovicza.

Take one look into my skincare collection & you’d know instantly I have an addiction. From double cleansing, to jade rolling and gua-sha-ing my face even sat at my desk; skincare is a bit of a hobby for me.

The problem with this addiction/hobby (a ‘hobby’ is a nicer way of looking at it isn’t it?), you ask? Well, if I told you how much that collection added up to you’d quite rightly tell me I’m crazy & I should be squirrelling away my money for something with more substance – like say a house deposit maybe?!

So in my desperate attempt to curb my spending on beauty, I’ve been in search of more affordable lotions & potions. Which is why I took a huge sigh of relief when Alessandra Steinherr announced her new collaboration with Primark. That’s Alessandra Steinherr, A.K.A @alexsteinherr, A.K.A beauty influencer & titan of skincare social media.

The collaboration couldn’t have come at a better time for my poor bank balance & before long I had picked up a huge selection from the line in search of that covetable glowy skin.

This range majors on hyaluronic acid and A+’s on formulas – watch out highstreet!

My first favourite has to be the lightweight Serum-in-Cream. This formula blends hyaluronic acid with natural extracts of pink pomelo and centella asiatica to leave your skin smooth and hydrated with a healthy, dewy glow. That’s a tick, tick, tick on the skincare report card!

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Next up, a product I didn’t know I needed until it fell into my basket; the Facial in a Stick. At only £5 this little one-hit-wonder had be be worth a sort. The stick both removes makeup & hydrates, either at the bathroom sink or on the go.

Another product my skin had been crying out for recently was the Anti-Blackhead Stick (again only £5). The stick is marvellous at drawing out dirt & bacteria away from skin, without being too stripping or aggravating.

Then for the piece de resistance of the range; the Every Night Eye Mask! Yours for the bargain price of only £4, it instantly smoothes the eye area & reduces puffiness in a flash.

Have you tried anything from the Alessandra Steinherr X Primark collection? I have been so happy with the products I picked up & would highly recommend it if you’re in the market for an affordable skincare line that works (unlike THIS monstrosity from one of the darling Kardashian – Jenner’s due to hit the shelves soon).

Sam

Primark X Alex Steinherr Skincare Favourites Take one look into my skincare collection & you’d know instantly I have an addiction. From double cleansing, to jade rolling and gua-sha-ing my face even sat at my desk; skincare is a bit of a hobby for me.

Look Fantastic’s Limited Edition Mother’s Day Collection

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day present can be stressful. I know my mum can never give me a clear idea of what she would like, so normally you’re left trolling the shops looking for the perfect gift. This year, however, Look Fantastic have taken all the worry out of Mother’s Day shopping with their Limited Edition Mother’s Day Collection.

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