Beverly Hills Formula Toothpaste GIVEAWAY!

Hello hello, today I have a very exciting give away for you all! If you remember a few weeks back, I blogged about the amazing BHF Perfect White/Black Toothpaste which you can read here where I talked about how amazing this toothpaste is and what a difference I have seen in my oral hygiene! I love the products because they are totally different to anything else I have tried, and it has actually worked really well. 
The first thing I want you all to do is to fill in this questionnaire for the lovely people over at BHF so they know what to produce in the future.
Beverly Hills Formula Toothpaste GIVEAWAY!

and use rafflecopter below to fill in some details so it is easier to contact you! Wait for it, there will not only be one winner but in fact THREE WINNERS! So get answering the questions and soon you could be the owner of the following;  
Beverly Hills Perfect White Black
Beverly Hills Perfect White
Beverly Hills Perfect White Sensitive
Beverly Hills Natural
find out more about these products here--
www.beverlyhillsformula.com
Ahhh, how exciting you could be on the road for that perfect summer smile. 
THIS IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS IN THE UK :) No option is mandatory so enter however you want!


 

Elegant Touch Nail Spray|| Review

Elegant Touch Nail SprayElegant Touch Nail Spray


A few weeks back I went to Superdrug and found this Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Nail Spray and after reading the front of the bottle I just had to buy it. It claims to dry your nails in 60 seconds and conditions your nails with Vitamin E, this is perfect for any girl like me who loves to paint her nails but cannot sit still to wait for them to dry without doing anything. I was amazed at the fact that this is a spray that dries your nails, unlike a top coat that also claims to dry your nails really quickly. 
I love it because it doesn't smell at all and you don't need to wash it off afterwards, all you do is spray it onto your nails from a 10cm distance and then I recommend to let it sit for a while until it dries for about 60-90 seconds. The only thing is the that it leaves a oily residue on your nails, but not worry just rub it in to your cuticles and then you are conditioning your nails at the same time! 
I honestly can't find the words to describe how amazing this product is, if you happen to pop into boots or superdrug then pick a bottle of this stuff up for around £3 because it is life changing!

February Favourites|| 2014

February Favourites|| 2014

Its time for the favourites of this month! I will be doing these posts every month, as I find that I will have much more to talk about instead of doing them every month, but the months I won't be doing them there will be something in there place I promise! This month I have been loving a whole load of things and can't wait to share them with you :) 

Real Techniques Essential Foundation Brush - I have been the loving this brush loads lately, but I use it a the wrong way because I don't use it foundation! I actually really like to use it for concealer under my eye, it works really well with blending and is easier to use than other brushes as they are really soft. 

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray - I haven't technically had this for very long, but I have been using alot so I just needed to talk about it! This spray is amazing and dries my nails ever so quickly that when I have finished painting my nails - I am always wanting to go and do something so this spray makes it so much easier to do everything! 

Ted Baker Body SoufflĂ© - Something I got in a gift set from Christmas that I have fallen in love with, recently I have been using this on my arms after moisturising as I have really dry skin and this just makes me smell really nice! 

Triangle Necklace - The problem with going to college for me is that I can't wear any long necklaces because of my ID badge so instead I wanted to find a short statement one that will sit nicely with everything else that I have. And this one from Store Twenty One was reduced in the sale to £2 and therefore I couldn't resist from buying it! Ever since I have been wearing it with everything, especially with collared shirts and jumpers as it looks amazing. 

 Naked 3 - Who would have guessed that this would be in this post?! I freaking love this palette and all the colours in it, every time I have been going out or wanting to do some easy and simple eye makeup I have been going for the palette. The shades on the left hand side are the ones I have been using more than anything else as they are more neutral rose gold. 

Sleek Blush in Rose Gold -  This blush suits my skin tone so much, I love the way it looks so natural and gives my skin a natural glow. It also stays on my skin for a long time and works with any looks that I am going for, if you know me then you will know that I am not the biggest fan of blush but something about this one just makes me fall in love! 

Soap&Glory Thick and Fast - Another product I have been reaching for lately is this soap and glory mascara! I love wearing mascara on my eyes that give me volume and thicken them up to really enhance my eyes and these make my lashes look so big and amazing.  

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie - I love the Revlon lip butter range, and one of my current favourites is 'Berry Smoothie' the colour pay off is amazing on my lips and it is really natural so goes well with anything and great to put on in the morning  and then it lasts all day. 

NYC Foundation - There is just something about this foundation that I have been loving, at first I really didn't like it but it turns out that I just wasn't using it the right way?! I was applying it with my hands and blending it with my fingers - but now I use it with a stippling/blending brush and use two layers both even to build up the coverage. 

Rimmel Salon Pro in Hip Hop - Ahh I have fallen in love with the Salon Pro range that Rimmel have got. I have only got Hip Hop but I love the other shades in the range as well which will be a cheeky purchase soon. The formula of this polish is really weird because it is very watery (well i think it is) but then on your nails it is very pigmented, thick and only needs one coat! 

Sally Hansen Nail Growth Serum - This nail serum is no stranger to this blog, I have been recently using this to help with the condition of my nails not only is it helping with the growing of the nails but also with the cuticle area which always gets really dry.

Wow..that was a lot! I need a cup of tea...hope you enjoyed this post and look out for a random favourites type post very soon! 





FOTD || Rose Gold Overload


Hello everyone, today I have a face of the day post for you and so rightly named 'Rose Gold Overload' because I am loving anything rose gold at the moment and that obsession is taking over my life! I love how the colours look on my skin and work well together for the day and the night. This look is something that I have been going for constantly as it is just so easy to do and looks amazing!
As you can see I don't use a lot of products and that's what makes me love it even more! Lets start off with the face...
No7 Airbrush Away Primer - In my bid to finish up any samples that I own, I have started to use this primer to use it up. Not the biggest fan of it as it doesn't help with dry skin, however with this foundation and helping with diminishing pores it does really well.  

NYC Skin Match Luminizer Foundation - Oh lord, this foundation is amazing! I have been using this everyday for the last 2 weeks because I love everything about it. It gives me coverage, makes my skin look flawless and glowing, it does take two layers and you can build it up even more as on first application it is very light coverage. I think this will be great for the summer time as it really sits well on my skin with the primer, and for a very little price you are getting lots of product. There are 5 shades available and you will find one to match you I promise as I did! And it has a pump which makes application so much easier. 

Collection Concealer - Well, there really isn't much to say about this concealer is there! I talk about it all the time and therefore won't go on and on about it. But let me tell you that using this foundation and then this concealer gives my skin a flawless finish that I am so proud of! 

The Body Shop Powder - I like to set everything with a powder, and this one from the body shop also gives me a little bit of coverage along with helping to control the oil on my forehead. Body Shop have blown me away with this product and I want to get my hands on some other things from their line. 

Sleek Rose Gold Blush - I just knew that, the moment that I first laid my eyes on this blush and swatched it - I would fall in love. I am not usually a fan of blush on my skin as I have never found one that doesn't over do it. But this one from Sleek is perfect; it doesn't make me look like I have lots of makeup on my face and gives me this lovely glow on top of everything else a fresh glow of colour. 

Then on to the eyes and only two products this time, but both are my current favourites! And what started this whole look off...

Naked 3 Palette - If you haven't tried, bought or even looked at this palette yet then you need to because I promise you this will win you over. I love all the shades in this palette but there are a few colours that catch my eye every time I go to use it. I like to apply Nooner all over the lid as this matte shade is perfect to use as a base, then on my lid to build up the colour I use Liar and then in the outer corner and crease I take a mix of Burnout and Dust which just work well together. Using Strange in the in the inner corner and brow bone pulls everything together. 

Soap&Glory Thick and Fast - This mascara just does it for me. I am not one to try out a lot mascaras because I don't always wear them and love my great lash one from Maybelline but this one is just mighty fine! I love how much volume it gives to my lashes and they just grow in size and thickness because of the formula of the mascara. I can't use this on my bottom lashes though as the brush is too big for my small eyes!


L'oreal Micellar Water+Velvety Soft Toner|| Review

L'oreal Micellar Water+Velvety Soft Toner|

As the world of beauty develops we get more and more dupes coming our way, everything from lipsticks to foundations. Today I bring you a duo from L'oreal - many believe that this Micellar Water is a dupe for Bioderma. But I can't compare it to anything as I haven't tried anything else! A while back when i wanted to buy the water, I ended up buying the toner instead and fell in love with, but felt that it was missing something! Soon to discover the water was on offer in Superdrug and I didn't even think twice about before buying it. They work even better together then they do on their own.

L'oreal Micellar Water
First up the star of the show and this blog post, I started using this as soon as I got it. I start off by wiping my face with a makeup removing wipe and then use this water to remove anything else that is left on my face, and it is crazy to see how much comes off on a cotton pad. I have seen such a big difference in my skin after using this as it turns out I was never actually cleaning my skin properly. It is also designed for sensitive skin which has me written all over it! I haven't used it with eye makeup yet but I believe that it will be amazing! 

Velvety Soft Toner
Now even though, the Micellar Water tones your skin as well, I like to use the velvety soft toner after as well to just calm my skin down. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and cleaned! Even though this toner has a scent to it, I love it!! It doesn't harm my skin in anyway and doesn't make it feel dry at all, it smells delicious! It is called Velvety for the right reason as my skin feels sooo smooth and soft afterwards! 

I want to try some more things from the L'oreal skincare range as I think my skin really likes it! 

Products I've Used Up #1

I seem to have never done a empties post on this blog, and If I did then I can't seem to find it..so I thought I would start doing them from now on. I don't use up a lot of products up very often, but I do try to get through some. These posts won't be monthly by any means as I don't seem to remember to keep empty products after I have finished with them! I find that these posts give you a little review about each product and whether or not you will be buying it again.
Products I've Used Up #1
Boots Deodorant // This was a impromptu purchase a while ago now, when I desperately needed some new deodorant I picked up the cheapest one I could find! Long story short, I ended up using it all the time and used it up, I am very sensitive to some deodorants and this was made for people like me who react to stuff!
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer // Well, its about time this finished! You can hardly see the packaging on this thing as it has all been rubbed off, I have been using this for months and treasuring every moment until it runs out and I think the time has come to go out and buy another one. I love this concealer and don't have a clue what I would do without it.
Soap&Glory Scrub em and Leave em // This is a mini soap and glory scrub that I bought to try out and I loved using it every week as it left my skin feeling uber soft and thoroughly foliated. 
La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Sample // I got this sample through the post a while back, and tried my best to use it in moderation to see if it works. And for me it really didn't! Maybe I need to use it for a  little longer or something, so I tried my best to use it up quickly!
Alberto Balsam Shampoo //  This was my previous favourite shampoo that I loved to death, but I found that when I had come to finishing it that it wasn't the best for my hair! It made it very greasy very quickly and I had to constantly wash my hair again and again. 
Witch Anti Blemish Stick // Ahhh! I am crying over the fact that this blemish stick has finished. I bought it out of the blue to try it out and I cannot believe that I have fallen in love with it, whenever I had a spot that was coming out I used this to help with the breakout and boy did it help me loads! 
T-Zone Rapid Action Gel // Another blemish breakout treatment that I started to use when the witch stick eventually ran out. This is a very thick and watery gel that you spread on your breakout area and it helps with spots within 4 hours. I found it best to apply this at night and when I woke up I saw such a difference it was amazing and I will be re purchasing some products from this range.
Nivea Express Primer // I love this primer for my skin, there will be a review coming soon as I have just recently bought another one which I showed in a haul last week. This primer is something I use everyday with my moisturiser sometimes and sometimes without. I have to use this under my makeup everyday and it helps so much with the longevity of my makeup and I cannot live without it. 
Soap&Glory Righteous Butter //  Another soap and glory product that I have fallen in love with and used up far too quickly. This is one of their many body butters that I wanted to try before buying and I am very glad I did as it has helped through the winter months with all my dry skin and especially on the elbows.

That is that for my first ever empties post, hope you enjoyed!


Savin Pennies|| Loyalty/Points Card

 Loyalty/Points Card

Welcome to another Savin' Pennies post, this is a series of posts where I give you lots of hints and tips on how to save money where ever and whenever you can! You can read my previous posts here. There are so many different rewards systems that are available out there and I am a sucker for signing up to them and receiving emails from them, the main reason why I love to shop so much is because in return I get points or even sometimes vouchers and discounts.
I am going to start with the ones that I have. 
Boots  // I think this is one of the most popular ones out there in my opinion. You get 4 points for every £1 you spend online or even instore, and these eventually add up to become vouchers that you get sent in the post, online or even in store at the little computers. You can get really carried away if you aren't careful! 
The Body Shop // At first you do have to pay £5 for this card, but if you are a body shop addict like me then it is worth every penny. With every purchase you get 10% off and you get stamps every time you shop and at certain stamps you get a gift! And they allow you treat yourself on your birthday as well.
Superdrug // In superdrug it works very different to Boots, for every 100 points you earn £1 to spend in store which will take you forever if you don't shop in there a lot or even spend very much when you go in. When you do build up some points then you can spend them on what you buy in store or even online.
Costa // This is probably my most used card in my purse, I go to costa so much as well as starbucks! For every £1 you spend you get five points I think it is and each point is worth one penny. You can eventually build it up to spend on something instore. I mean who doesn't love free food or coffee? I refuse to spend mine until I have a good amount to constantly use!
Subway // The easiest card to use, either by card or an app on your phone. You collect points with your orders and then use them to get a free sub! They also send you emails to let you know about any promotions that they have going on and offer you a treat for your birthday!
Starbucks // Another coffee card, but this works very differently to Costa and many others. For this is like a debit card you have to put money on it like a card or voucher, and then you spend it in store and eventually you build it up and you get ranked and earn rewards. They also emails you about what they have going on. 
Let me know what ones you have and I may just have to get it!

Recipe||Eggless Chocolate Cake ♥

Eggless Chocolate Cak


I thought I would mix things up a little bit on my blog and share with you a recipe that I have been using very recently to make a 'Chocolate Cake' but there is something special about this one and that is that it is eggless! My family and I don't keep or eat eggs in the house, so when it comes to baking we substitute things and I have tried so many recipes in the past that have just been to difficult to make or even don't work. There are so many recipes you can find for cakes these days, type want you want to bake in to google and i can guarantee you will find something! I hope that I will be doing more of these recipe style posts in the future, where I basically take you all along with me - enjoy and don't get too hungry!
This recipe can be made not chocolate, by not adding the coca.
Eggless Chocolate Cak

Ingredients 
- Condescend Milk - 1 medium tin
- Flour - 200g
- Butter - 70g
- Milk - 1 Cup
- Baking Powder - 1 tsp
- Bicarb of Soda - 1 tsp
- Double Cream to your desire I used a small pot
- Coca Powder again to your desire I eye balled it! 
Eggless Chocolate Cak

Tools
- Mixing Bowls x2 (one small, and one large)
-Electric Whisk
- Spoons
-Knife (not pictured)
- Weighing Scales
-Baking Tray/Dish

Method
-After you have got all your ingredients out and ready with the tools that you need, we can begin our baking adventure!
- First thing you need to do is empty out the tin of condensed milk into the larger mixing bowl and put the butter into. On a slow speed start to whisk together both the milk and butter until they are combined. 
Eggless Chocolate Cak

- In the smaller bowl you want to measure out the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, bicarb of soda, coca powder) and use a spoon to fold them together. 
Eggless Chocolate Cak

- You want to add half of the dry ingredients mixture into the other bowl and whisk together, start on a slow speed and gradually get faster. 
- At this point you also want to switch the oven on at 180/160 
Eggless Chocolate Cak

- Add the other half and carry on whisking, the mixture will become thick so don't panic!
- Then to thin it down and make it the right consistency for a cake batter you want to slowly add the cup of milk this will thin down the batter and make it more cake like. 
- After this you want to grease your baking dish with some butter to avoid anything sticking and then pour the batter into the dish and spread evenly using the back of a spoon.
Eggless Chocolate Cak

- Pop in the oven for around 30 minutes, or until golden brown and to check whether it is cooked or not stick a knife in slowly and if it comes out clean you are all done!
- I forgot to photograph this but, all you want to do is pour the cream into a bowl/mixing bowl and whisk until thick and then spread on top of your cake or even cut the cake in half and spread like a sandwich. I also didn't manage to take a clear photo of the cake, so just imagine it in your head! 


Hope you enjoyed this post, and let me know if I should carry these things on! xx




Personalised Phone Skin+Free One For You! ♥

If any of you are like me then you love to constantly change up your phone case, I love seeing something different on my lock screen and also the back of my phone. If this is your problem and you want something new and even better..then you need to try a phone skin* from Wrappz.com. 
What is a skin you say?
Wrappz premium vinyl skins are removable adhesive covers for protecting and customizing your Phones, Laptops, Kindles, iPods, iPads, Games Consoles & much more.
You can design your own custom phone skins by uploading your photos and images and even adding text to make it really personal. The possibilities are endless to have personalised phone cases for yourself or as a gift to a loved one!
What I love about these skins is that they are so easy to remove and put back on your phone whenever you feel like changing it up! And it is scratch resistant so they are great for your busy lifestyle!
You can get skins for your Laptops, Consoles, Plug Sockets and even sky tv boxes! 
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I decided to go with one that has a quote on the back, of my favourites and it makes me smile every time I see it. You also have the option to have something on the front if you like, but I decided to go with one on the back only. The parcel also came with instructions for those of you who are a little clueless like me, and they are so easy to follow and you can apply your skin within seconds! Here are some simple steps and a quick guide to help you;
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First things first, you want to select your device I went with my phone as this is what I use majority of the time.
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Then you want to get on with designing your case, to show you as an example I have used the quote. You can also use photos that you have, or even the stock images that Wrappz have already. Scale it ans stretch it to fit the image and follow the tips that come up on the screen. There is also the option for the front of the device if you want! 
Then you want to add it to your cart and buy! I loved the way that my skin came out and am amazed at how easy it was to use and navigate around the site.
The lovely people over at Wrappz are being been SUPER NICE and are giving you the chance to have your own free phone/tablet/ipod skin just hop on over to www.wrappz.com, click on Skins at the top...and select your device. Design your case however you want, make it look really pretty and then click buy! When you get to the check out type in the code below and then all you need to do is pay for delivery, to check out the prices for that click here.  Let me know if you decide to go with one and send me a picture over on twitter or instagram!

*product sent for consideration of review






Pearly's Teeth Whitening Kit||Review ♥

As well as having a pretty face, full of makeup there are always those girls who have something stuck in their teeth or even teeth that have not been brushed enough. Whereas for me my teeth and skin are the most important things to me. Working on my skin at the start of the year; I forgot about my darling teeth! Until I came across the Pearly's Teeth Whitening Kit* which is a weekly and on the go teeth whitening kit so you can brush in a rush (ooh that rhymes!) or even spend a little extra time every morning. 
Pearly's Teeth Whitening Kit

Pearly's Teeth Whitening Kit
This kit* is the answer to all your problems, there are three different steps/things that you can do to achieve whiter teeth. I am not forcing anyone to brush their teeth, nor am I saying anyone needs to whiten their teeth - this is just something that I like to do and looking after my teeth is my business and yours is yours. 
Pearly's Teeth Whitening Kit
In my household we have all been using the different things, to see if it makes a difference.

Powder* - This is the something that you don't have to use everyday, only one or twice a week to really keep a hold of those super clean teeth in between your dental visits. The powder helps with removing any stains or plaque that may have built up and around your teeth. Best used with a electronic toothbrush to really get it to work its magic.
Foam* - The foam is more something you can use everyday, by simply adding a layer of it on top of your brush every time you go to brush your teeth. It will kill the bacteria that is collating and leaves your breathe smells minty fresh!
Pen* - A pen you say? Yes, that is right this whitening pen that can be used on the go. So if you are in a rush to leave the door or even after a meal out and you need something to freshen your mouth and teeth this is the thing for you. You paint an even gel on to the teeth avoiding the gum area, and keep it away from your lips for around 60 seconds this will then make it dry. Rinse, and avoid anything food or drink related for about 30 minutes just to set it in place. and voilĂ  you have instantly whiter teeth!  

Out of all of these I have seen the biggest difference with the foam, after using it daily on top of my everyday toothpaste it has made such a difference to my teeth. It mixes in with my toothpaste so it doesn't really smell a lot and I will carry on using this to really whiten my teeth on a daily basis! 
My dad has used the powder twice now during the past week, and his teeth have improved soo much! Straight away both him and myself saw such a difference, it removed all the dirt and nasty stuff.
As far as the pen goes, I took it along with me at the weekend and it was amazing, I was able to keep my teeth white all the time!


*this product was sent for consideration of review