6 WAYS TO DE-STRESS YOUR SKIN WITH CLARINS

There's nothing better than having a pamper night an the end of a rough day so I thought i'd share my favourite products to really take the pressure off your shoulders. Whether you're a high school student with the stress of exams, just simply having a stressful day or even a new mum - I guarantee that there is a product in this post that will help you de-stress.



Every single Clarins product I have tried I have completely fallen in love with, they're such luxurious products and really help me to unwind after a busy day. My bank certainly doesn't love me for this however I would recommend you try them for yourself and I'm sure you'll be in the same boat as me!

First of all is the struggle of waking up in the morning, along with a lot of other girls I am NOT a morning person - however since using this Tonic Bath & Shower Concentrate I have actually been excited about hopping out of bed and getting straight in the shower. It is perfect for early morning showers, after the gym and incredible in a hot bath. The scent is HEAVENLY, it literally smells like a spa and this is all thanks to the essential oils that leave your skin cleansed and super soft! It retails for £20 and is available here. You can thank me later!

Eau Des Jardin - oh my god. This scent is beautiful, it's fruity yet floral! Theres something about this that instantly uplifts me as soon as I spray this. It's perfect for any time of the day, it will completely refresh your senses and instantly put you in a more positive mind. There are 3 different scents available however this is my absolute favourite and if you haven't smelt this, YOU HAVE TO. It isn't cheap but it's worth every penny, it retails at £32 and is available here.

Beauty Flash Balm has won so many awards! It's a gorgeous product and will instantly brighten & tighten the skin. This product is perfect for tired skin that needs a little pick me up. It can be used daily as part of your skin care regime, as a primer for your makeup or once/twice a week as a mask as the ultimate treat. It retails at £29 and is available here.

A manicure is a must when it comes to my pamper evening and it wouldn't be complete without the Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, it leave my hands/nails in such good condition. It's the perfect hand cream, as well as keeping my hands super soft it also helps strengthen my nails. It retails at £21 but is 100% worth it! You can grab it here. Who cares about rude customers? At least your nails look good!

The Clarins Instant Light Concealer is fairly new to my collection but I am honestly SO impressed with it. This concealer actually has caffeine as one of its ingredients to help fight dark circles as well as covering them. Dark circles are my worst enemy and I have really struggled to keep them covered until I purchased this product. It helps keep the glow in my skin so I look awake throughout the day and not like a complete zombie! It retails at £21.50 and is available here - I use the colour Light 01 if you are interested.

Finally onto my absolute favourite product from Clarins - Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil. This is aimed at dehydrated skin, however there are 2 others available for oily or dry skin types. A bit like the tonic concentrate this scent is also heavenly! It has so many gorgeous oils to keep the skin repaired, hydrated and revitalised. I use this product over night so it really has time to work on my skin and I find that it really helps me unwind/sleep after a really long day. Every time I use this oil my skin looks much more radiant the following day! It retails for £32 and is available here.

If you really want to try any of these products before you buy then just go to your nearest Clarins counter and they always have samples available! 

What's your favourite product to de-stress?

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BENEFIT SKINCARE - TRIPLE PERFORMING FACIAL EMULSION

I have always loved Benefit Cosmetics, they're such great quality products and I honestly don't have a negative word to say about them. I have previously purchased many of their make up products however I have never actually got round to trying their skincare! I had a sample from a magazine of their Triple Moisturising Facial Emulsion SPF 15 and after using it for roughly a week I could already see an improvement in my skin so I went ahead and bought it! 

A lot of people suffer from dehydrated skin and aren't aware of it, it can leave their skin looking dull and tired. I have always gone for moisturisers that focus on dehydration but i've never had results as good as I have with this product! It is suitable for all skin types however it is also oil-free so I find it works really well with my combination skin. My skin has felt smoother since day one of using this and I honestly cannot recommend it enough!

 This moisturiser has such good oil control, I have found that my face goes no where near as shiny as it has in the past throughout the day! My complexion is also a lot clearer and it's super light on the skin so it doesn't feel like it clogs the pores at all. Another thing I love about this product is that it keeps your skin protected with the SPF15.

Also how cute is the packaging? I absolutely LOVE it, it's so pretty. Not only does it look good on your skin it also looks good on your shelf! A small sample of The Porefessional Primer was included as well which made me super happy as this is my all time favourite Benefit Product. It retails at £22.50 but it's honestly worth every penny and I definitely think it is worth spending money on products that really benefit your skin! It is available here and here.

What's your fave moisturiser?

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BROWS ARE SISTERS, NOT TWINS - MY BROW ROUTINE

Nowadays most people care more about how their eyebrows look than their entire outfit as perfect brows are the THING at the minute. I hate to admit to this but even i'm a girl who will notice someones eyebrows before anything else. 

My eyebrows are no where near perfect I am well aware of this, however this post has actually been requested by quite a lot of people so here it is... My eyebrow routine!

Step 1: Threading

Thank god the days of over plucking are over. When I was in school I use to have very thin and far apart eyebrows and I honestly don't know what I was thinking! Now every 2-3 weeks I have my eyebrows threaded and this has had a huge impact on the appearance of my brows as they're much fuller and a much nicer shape. It is a little painful but you really benefit from it so it's worth it!

Step 2: Outline

My all time favourite brow product is the Sleek Brow Kit in Dark as you have the choice of a powder or cream. Firstly I take the cream product on the small angled brush which is included in the kit and use this to draw a rough outline of my desired shape.

Step 3: Fill Them In

Then I take the powder on the other small brush provided in the kit and just fill them them in as dark or as light as I want them to be. I then just take a disposable mascara wand to brush them through so there is no harsh lines left from the outline, you can use any eyebrow brush I just find a mascara wand works a lot better for me.

Step 4: Concealer

Finally you can take any concealer you like, I use the Benefit Erase Paste as it's slightly too light for my skin so it helps highlight around my eyebrows. I just take this on a small brush from Real Techniques to create a sharper outline and cover any hairs/blemishes around my eyebrows.

Finished Look:

I will then apply either a clear or tinted brow gel to keep them in place all day, at the minute my favourite is the L'oreal Brow Plumper. It can make them feel a little stiff however it is guaranteed to keep them in place!

What's your favourite brow product?

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WINTER GLOW/MAC RETRO MATTE LIQUID LIP COLOUR REVIEW

No one wants dull looking skin right? I thought I would share with you the makeup I wear in order to keep my skin glowing throughout winter. Also if you read my last post (linked here) you will know that I recently purchased a couple of the new Mac Retro Matte Liquid Lip Colours and wanted to give you my first impression! This makeup look is super simple and pretty but if red isn't your thing it will look cute with a nude or a pink or whatever lip colour you like.

FACE

Kiko Glowing Potion

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

ABH Cream Contour Kit - Fair, Banana and Light Sculpted

Vichy Setting Powder

Mac Give Me Sun

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector - Champagne Pop

BROWS/EYES

ABH Brow Definer in Dark Brown

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette - Salted Caramel (transition shade), Semi-sweet (outer corner/crease), Champagne Truffle (brow highlight)

Kiko Long-lasting wet & dry use eyeshadow- 200

Lash Sensational Mascara

LIPS

Mac Retro Matte Liquid Lip Colour in Dance With Me

This was the first time I have used a Mac Liquid Lip Colour and I was absolutely amazed! First of all look how gorgeous this red is, I've never owned any reds as stunning as this! They are super pigmented as you can see and this lip colour actually lasted a very long time on the lips - I mean through eating and drinking as well. It was a little stubborn when it came to removal but I can't complain as it barely budged all day! I was also really impressed with the applicator, it has a slight point so it makes it super easy to line the lips first which I absolutely loved! They are £21 but I honestly think they're worth every penny, you can get them here.

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