Skincare Haul

Recently I have taken a keen interest in everything skincare, I think approaching my 25^th birthday has given me a slight quarter life skin crisis. I am loving this new obsession and can really see the benefit of investing in my skin and will most definitely continue to do so.

OSKIA – Renaissance Cleansing Gel

I have read so much about this cleansing gel and I am so glad that I gave into the hype! This cleansing gel massaged onto dry skin then melts into an oil. This gel leaves my skin feeling beautifully clean and moisturised and I actually look forward removing my make up and cleansing my skin at the end of the day. This will definitely be my go to cleansing gel for the foreseeable future, an absolute must for my skincare routine.

Soap & Glory – the ULTIMELT

This is a facial cleanser that you massage into your skin and press off with a warm muslin cloth. I have been using this cleaner about once a week when I feel I need a deep purifying cleanse, neeedless to say this Soap & Glory product smells amazing and really does feel like a real pamper.

The Body Shop – Vitamin C – Energising Face Spray

This face spray is a real pick me up in the mornings, it is refreshing and smells amazing. It gives your face a burst of freshness to help brighten a dull completion. This is the first time I have used a face spray as part of my skincare routine but I am really enjoying this extra step.

Clarins – Lotus Face Treatment Oil

This product is 100% pure plant extract for oily or combination skin. It is beautiful oil that I have use at night time before bed and by morning my skin is revived. This product has helped control the oils in my skin, using this product every night for 3 or 4 days in row and my skin is smoother and less oily throughout the day. This 30ml product will last a really long time, as you only use a tiny few drops of it as and when required.

The Body Shop – Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask

This moisture mask is intensely hydrating and excellent for the summer months. It makes my skin feel moisturised and leaves it dewy throughout the day. I like to apply this mask in the mornings after my shower and leave for 20 minutes or so and my skin is beautifully hydrated for the day. This is suitable for all skin types and provides the skin with the essential vitamin E that the skin does not hold itself.

What skincare products do you love? What skincare products would you recommend?

Bernadette

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What’s in My Bag? – Spring Edition

These have to be one of my favourite posts to read, trawling blogs to see what people like to carry around with them on a daily basis. As I’m new to the game of blogging, I thought what better way to get to know than seeing exactly what I carry around with me everyday?

Handbag

My handbag is a River Island Beige Cream Contrast Gusset Frame Bag that I got last summer, I started using it again recently and I absolutely love it. I find that the beige and black colour goes with everything, from heading to work or going out in the evening. I particularly love how the yellow on the inside and the buckle brightens the bag and adds a spring time pop of colour.

Clinique Make-Up Bag

I use my Clinique make-up bag to carry around my beauty essentials for the day this bag is actually quite large for daily make-up essentials but the handbag is big enough for it, so I thought why not?

Purse

River Island coral and beige colour purse, its bright, and beautiful and has plenty of card space and a zipped coin compartment, which ticks the boxes for me when it comes to purses.

Perfume

My scent of the moment is Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs this floral but fruity fragrance is so fresh and beautiful; it is my current go to scent for this time of year.

Tangle Teaser

Since getting my tangle teaser at Christmas, it pretty much goes everywhere with me. Having long hair means you have to leave the house prepared for any pre-empted hair disasters.

Notepad

I got this little A5 notepad in Paperchase a few months ago to stick in my handbag and jot down ideas for blogs etc and I thought the pattern was cute. Even though I can take notes on my phone, there is just something about using the old fashioned paper and pen technique of crossing of list items that I find satisfying.

Hand Cream

Soap&GloryHand Food Hand Cream is my favourite hand cream of the moment the 50ml bottle is handy for my handbag. The non-greasy quick drying nature of the cream as well as the signature scent makes it s front runner for my handbag.

Phone

Samsung S4 Mini – not much else I can say on this, an absolute essential to my handbag!

Everyday Essentials

Glasses – Morgan brown and turquoise

Deodorant – Sure – Invisible Pure Compressed

Nail File

Carmex Strawberry Lip Balm

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipstick Happy Nude Year

Maybelline BabyLips Balm Repair

 What are your handbag essentials this season?

Bernadette

  

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