Smashbox Bronze Lights Suntan Matte

When it comes to bronzer i am pretty fussy, it has to be just the right bronze shade with not a lot of shimmer if any, I do tend to stick to a good bronzer when i find one i love and trust.


I'm not sure how i discovered this Smashbox bronzer but i am so glad i did as it has become a staple product in my makeup bag, i use the shade suntan matte and it is the perfect bronze shade with buildable colour so you don't have to worry about being tangoed! I have been using it for this for about 6 months now and i don't think i have even dented the surface.

If you love your bronzer as much as me and are looking for a good one for this summer i highly recommend this gem and if you are i fan i hear that this is Kim Kardashians favourite bronzer.

This retails at £23 which is a complete bargain for the amount you get and you can check it out HERE

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Dior Nail Glow

When it comes to my nails i can be pretty slack at taking care of them which is crazy because they are my money makers ;-), however i have made a conscious decision this year to look after them more and to make them look pretty.

I recently got my hands on the Dior Nail Glow which isn't a new product but it's new to me. The idea behind nail glow is to make the pinks of your nails pinker and the white tips whiter. It definitely makes my nails looks shiny, more groomed, manicured, well looked after and more pink but i'm not sure if the tips look any whiter.

I love this for day when you don't fancy wearing colour and you can always wear it as a base coat and top coat alongside your normal nail polishes. This retails for £18 and you get check it out HERE

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Elemis Jasmine and Rose Milk Bath

I'm not much of a bath person i tend to favour a shower, however once in a while i just want to get into a hot bubble bath and just relax! I have used the original milk bath from Elemis which was amazing so when this came through the post i was so excited to give it a go.

You only need the cap fulls in the bath so this 400ml bottle will last me forever! The bubbles smell so divine it fills the whole bathroom, it makes the skin feel so soft and i must admit i nearly fell asleep because the smell is so relaxing.

If you love a good bath, you need to be getting your hands on this. This retails at £42 and you can get it from HERE

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Elemis Pro Collagen Treats

So my obsession with Elemis products grows, i have used both of these products before and fallen deeply in love with them, so when i disovered they came in this amazing set with a gorgeous silver and white box, we were destined to be together lol.

The set included the Pro-Collagen cleansing balm and the Pro-Collagen advanced eye treatment. The balm is just the most luxurious facial cleanser that smells like you are walking into a spa, it literally takes off every spec of makeup and dirt whilst leaving your skin so soft and smooth. I love this balm as it feels like it has just melted everything off without having to scrub your face, even stubborn waterproof makeup doesn't stand a chance against this beauty.

The eye treatment is a serum so light and refreshing on the under eye helping to de-puff, smooth and firm the soft skin around the eye. It is so light in texture it just feels so soothing, i'm not great with heavy products round my eyes as they can leave you feeling all clogged up so this is just up my street.

This is the perfect gift for upcoming mothers day, i know my mum would be thrilled and so would i, It retails at £49 which is a bargain as sold separately it  would cost £78.50, so that is a massive saving of £29.50!!!! You can get it from HERE

Elemis Rehydrating Radiance Collection

Anyone who knows me, knows exactly how obsessed i am with Elemis products, so when this little gem arrived in the post i was super excited to try them. Included in the set is the rehydrating rose petal cleanser 200ml, the rehydrating ginseng toner 200ml and the pro radiance illuminating flash balm 15ml.

The combination of these products is amazing, a good cleanser and toner is so important in my eyes to the look and clarity of the skin and these two have definitely helped to brighten my skin. I do tend to lack hydration if i'm not careful and these products are specifically designed to keep that locked in, it is the perfect gift for someone or even a little treat for yourself if you are finding this horrible weather is taking it's toll on your face.

It retails at £30 which is a total steal for these beauties and you can check it out HERE

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Decleor Aroma Cleanse Smoothing and Cleansing Mousse

If you have watched my "What i got for Christmas" video, you will know that my lovely mum brought me some Decleor products as i was desperate to try them. I would go as far as to say that this cleanser saved my skin over Christmas and New Year, i had a horrible break out on my forehead and i have no idea why or what caused it, however using this cleanser day and night it totally disappeared which i will be forever grateful for.

It comes with the muslin cloth which i love to use over just rinsing as i feel it really just removes every scrap of makeup on my face. It doesn't have any overwhelming scents, it just smells very fresh and clean, i have been using it day and night and it seems that my skin has been loving this.

I use 1 pump and then massage it with a small amount of water to create the mousse texture and then just massage it into my face, taking slightly more care on the areas i am prone to breakouts.

You can get it from Feel Unique for the price of £22.10 with free delivery which is fab, check it out HERE

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Steam Cream

Far from the beautiful packaging this cream has become a firm favourite for me. Steam cream can be used on the face, the body and the hands which makes it perfect for travel (as well as the tin being nice and light to carry around), it feels like a light emulsion on the skin so for those of you that hate rich creams this one is perfect for you.

I can't pin down the smell other than to say it smells like i have walked into a spa which is always a good, relaxing smell to have. The advantage of the steam process is that it is instantly absorbed into the skin and doesn't just sit on top, it has natural ingredients such as oatmeal, orange flower water, almond and jojoba oils and cocoa butter.

The beautiful designs on the tins are all limited addition so every so often they change them up so you can keep them after you have finished your cream to store things in.

This little beauty retails at £12.95 which is a steal for a hand, body and face cream, check it out HERE  :-)

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She Who Dares Fragrance

On saturday i was invited to attend the "She Who Dares" fragrance launch which was held in my local independent department Jarrolds in Norwich, i was lucky enough to meet the creator Rachel Lowe who was so lovely and such an inspiration to women. Rachel is all about strong women which really comes across with her amazing fragrances and fashion range.

There are 2 fragrances in the range, "Eminence" on the left which is more of a warm floral scent with bergamot and pink peppercorn in amongst it's notes, and "Dalliance" on the right which is more of a fresh, fruity, floral scent, with notes of magnolia, jasmine and tuberose."Dalliance" is more my scent purely because its a fresher scent which tends to suit me more but both beautiful.

On top of the bottle is the signature rose shape which is consistent in Rachel's fashion range.

These fragrances retail at £45 for 50ml and £60 for 100ml and you can check them out on the website http://swdfashion.com/