LA ROCHE POSAY FREEBIES

Look what came in the post for me this morning! A lady called Sarah from La Roche-Posay had a sample of the Hydraphase Intense Masque sent to me, with a little note inside!

The Hydraphase Intense Masque is basically a soothing hydrating mask for sensitive skin. Sarah recommended this product to me as it has won an ELLE award, and she said the product had been a big hit in the office - so my hopes are high!

It claims to give results of intensely hydrated skin, combined with a soothing element. It also claims to increase skins suppleness and softness. Retailing at £15, it is also claiming to be the first La Roche Posay to hydrate sensitive dehydrated skin.

Sarah was extremely helpful and friendly, and was eager to get product samples sent to me, which was extremely lovely and kind of her.

I will try and review this product over the next month, along with another La Roche-Posay product I purchased, so you definitely have some exiting things to look forward to over the next few weeks!

ESTÉE LAUDER BLUSH REVIEW

One thing that I am absolutely loving at the moment is this beautiful Estée Lauder blush in the colour Hot Sienna.

There really isn't much to say, other than this is one of my all time favourite make-up items, and I absolutely adore it! It is so pigmented, and such an amazing colour. Yes they are pretty pricey for a blush, but the packaging is unreal! I just can not sing this items praises enough, it is definitely one to try if you haven't already.

The colour is amazing - a very deep pink with a tiny tint of coral. It is a very matte colour, so easy to work with and blend to make natural looking. It is a very sophisticated product, both in packaging and in the product. 

I can not believe how much and how fast I have fallen in love with this product, and I would absolutely love to extend my collection. If you haven't already tried the Estée Lauder blush I seriously recommend you go and try one out! (Even if you ask for it for Christmas, as I know they are extremely expensive and unaffordable for some!)

Thank you for reading my post, see you next time, Rosie! X

BURTS BEES HAND CREAM

Hi guys!

One thing I have always struggled with is extremely dry hands, in both the summer and winter months I find my hands to be chapped and often feel uncomfortable. I had literally tried everything - from Vaseline to soap and glory hand food - but nothing seemed to work until I met my new little friend from Burts Bees which I picked up on the shelves of boots.

I'd actually given up and come to terms with the fact that my hands would be like this forever, but since finding this product my hands are 100% improved. Because the pot is small and compact, it is easy to carry around and I tend to throw it in my handbag and take it just about everywhere I go.

Any time my hands begin to get dry I use a pea size amount of the Burts Bees Hand Cream and they are instantly rehydrated! It is literally amazing in my opinion and I have spent so long looking for a product that works for me, it is very affordable at well under the £10 mark, and the packaging has an old fashioned yet modern feel. The jar is glass, making the product feel extremely luxurious, and I literally cannot sing its praises enough! It also contains almond milk which smells absolutely to die for. Because it is a beeswax hand cream and not just the usual cream rubbish I have used in the past it seems to really do the trick.

This is the second jar I have purchased, and I can safely say my hands are like a different pair! I am dying to get my newly hydrated hands on a few more of the Burts Bees range - if you have any recommendations then please let me know... I might even have to include this product in my give away!

Thanks for reading, see you next time. Rosie!

POTENTIAL GIVE-AWAY

Hey guys,

 

Just a quick post. I am thinking about doing a small give-away for a lucky follower of my blog. Please let me know if you would be interested in joining in the give-away. I would ask you to write down your favourite memory of your summer, or best thing that happened during the summer break. As this is my first give-away I would only send to UK readers. You must be following my blog, and obviously leave me a comment about your favourite thing that happened this summer.

 

This is in no way a definite give-away - I just wanted to know how many of you would be interested in joining one! Leave me a comment and let me know.

 

Thanks, and see you next time, Rosie!

MAC STROBE CREAM REVIEW

Hello Everyone!

 

Today I wanted to share with you a personal favourite of mine which I have been absolutely adoring through out the summer months. When receiving the MAC Strobe Cream tester for free in a MAC order a while ago, it got tossed into the bottom of my make-up bag never to be seen again. I didn't have a clue what it did, and thought it would make my complexion shiny and fake.

 

 

 

But after conducting my research I soon found out that the MAC Strobe Cream has a very important purpose. It can be either used as a primer before the foundation, to leave a beautiful glow on the cheekbones... or you can actually mix the product into your foundation to achieve the same effect. It gives the complexion a lot of colour, and leaves a gorgeous dewy look - which I have been loving to rock this summer! I currently only have a tester, however I am dying to get my hands on the full sized tube. Despite using the tester once every couple of days it has lasted a significant amount of time - as not a lot of product needs to be used to create this look.

 

When you first apply the Strobe Cream it comes out in an iridescent white paste, which then blends in leaving a beautiful but subtle undertone of shimmer which looks absolutely gorgeous when your face hits the light in all the right places.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

The product looks amazing under all foundations, but especially things like my No7 Beautifully Matte Mousse, as it leaves a beautiful shimmer and breaks up the matte look! The full size bottle - which can be found and purchased here - is quite pricey at £23.50 per bottle, however I believe that it could last forever as the 6ml tester has lasted me a month at least!

 

I really recommend this product for people who are wanting to rock the more dewy finish - it is a great moisturiser/primer/base for foundations, and I hope you will love this product as much as I do!

 

Let me know if there is any other MAC products you think I am missing out on and need to give a go! I would love to extend my MAC collection, as I am very rarely disappointed by the brand. Feel free to leave comments etc, and I will be back very shortly!

 

Thanks for reading, and see you next time, Rosie. x

SLEEK BLUSH BY THREE

I had heard lots of good things about the Sleek Blush palette's so a few months ago decided to get my hands on one! I wanted to try out a colour I wouldn't usually go for, so I decided to pick out the 'Sugar' blush by three palette. This way I got to try out a range of blush for such a great price! (£8.99)They are readily available to buy online, and I do think the website ship anywhere. The single blushes are cheaper, but less than £10 for three amazing blushes certainly tickled my fancy!

 

The colour I have completely fallen in love with is Turbinado, the blush on the far right of the photo. It is a gorgeous bright orange blush - which at first glance looks garish, scary and far too bright... however a light dusting of this shade on my cheeks combined with some bronzer for a classic yet casual glow complements my skin tone very nicely. I have to admit, at first I strayed away from it as it was bright orange and would never suit me, but trust me it really is gorgeous. The Sleek blushes are incredibly pigmented and so easy to work with - you only need a little on your brush so they seem to last forever. They have gorgeous, high end like packaging, with a large mirror inside every palette - singles included! They are compact, easy to throw in your make-up bag/handbag, and they have an amazing staying power... and an even more amazing price!

 

I would definitely recommend the Sleek blush range to every beauty lover out there - you certainly cannot go wrong with them. Let me know if there are any Sleek blushes that you love, as I am looking to extend my collection in the near future.

 

See you next time, Rosie!



BATH TIME ROUTINE

Today has been none-stop driving from A to B, running little errands and helping mum out around the house, and finally now I have some time to myself. I am currently sat in the bathtub surrounded by bubbles getting ready for a pamper session (so not my normal post!) and I thought you might like to have a sneaky peek at some of the products I use and repurchase time after time.

  

From left to right -

1. Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner

2. Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

3. Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash

4. Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub

5. Soap and Glory Face Soap Clarity

6. Quick Fix Facials Dry and Thirsty Skin Mask

I would just like to point out that I have used and repurchased the following products for the past six months at least, and I am absolutely loving all of them! 

The Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner duo has really helped the state of my hair - from split ends and a straw like feel, to a shiny, rejuvenated barnett! They are currently on 3 for £13 at Boots, go grab them while you can.

The Soap and Glory range is a personal favourite of mine, but the outstanding line has to be the Sugar Crush collection which I absolutely adore! It smells absolutely gorgeous, containing ingredients such as lime juice, brown sugar and almond oil. The body wash leaves you feeling fresh and the scrub is great for all over the body, getting rid of dry skin and scales! I also love the face soap as it leaves my complexion fresh and smooth. 

Last is the Quick Fix Facials, which I have already done a review of on my blog somewhere (feel free to go and find it as I can't leave a link on my phone!), and although the review isn't great, the product is still a great one to put on while having a nice relaxing afternoon in the tub.

I hope you like my post, and if you want a more detailed review on any of the products give me a shout in the comments! Also, let me know what your 'go to' bath time routine is, as I would love to steal some ideas and mix it up a little!

Thanks for reading!

1. See you next time, Rosie. X