Empties #4

The weirdest thing about having a blog is that I keep things that I have used up just so I can give you the 411 on how they were, if i would get them again and if they were amazing or not. 

Garnier Micellar Water (£4.99) 

Since finishing this I have bought another two bottles to keep me stocked up as I love this micellar water. It doesn't react with my skin, removes all my makeup and my skin feels refreshed afterwards. You can read a in-depth review here

Puressentiel Muscle and Joint Roller* (£14.99)

For the past few months i have had some awful knee joint pains and neck pains and everything and anything has been put on both the areas to see if it helps. The only thing that has helped ease the pain at night and help me sleep is this rollerball, applying a thin layer cools the area down and makes life a lot easier.

Freederm Exfoiliating Daily Wash (£6.12)

I wanted to finish the wash as quick as possible because I found another one that is even better. This face wash is amazing and does the job of cleaning your face thoroughly, however the price of all freederm products is really off putting  and for that reason alone I wouldn't repurchase it but also because you can find way better ones for half the price. 

Max Factor Facefinity Primer* (£10.99)

I still to do this haven't written a full review on this product and god knows why not because I can't say anything bad about it! This primer lasts all day, has spf in it making it amazing for the summer, and the weird texture at first is hard to use but afterwards it sinks into the skin and gives you a base for your makeup. I need to buy this again on my next trip to the shops!

Pixi Glow Tonic (full size £18.00)

This was a little sample I received in the LIB Summer box and after hearing a lot of people rave about this wonder tonic, and on twitter during chats on a sunday about skincare I always see this product coming up. So when it came in the box I just had to try it! I went through the little bottle within two/three days and loved using it on my skin. It didn't react like I thought it would because of it been quite harsh and my skin got a double clean. One day when I can justify it I will be buying the full bottle version.

L'Oreal Infallible Foundation (£9.99)

Looking at the bottle of this foundation it looks like there is a lot of product left in, but there isn't *emoji crying face* the pump has given up on me and won't give me anything else and the bottle doesn't open to even scrape it out. Which is very very annoying. Since it running out I have bought another bottle that is a shade darker due to my summer glow and have missed the original formula after using the matte one for so long. If you are looking for a foundation that is lightweight, amazing coverage but not to pricey then this is the one for you.

That's it for this months empties! What products have you used up recently? 

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Dealing With Heartburn on Holiday

There are always little things that ruin your holiday or relaxing time, from stress and emotions to the killer one heartburn, dun dun dun. Now not many people suffer from it and I didn't think I did but I do occasionally and whilst been away currently I am doing as much as I can to avoid it ruining the fun...here are my top tips about how to get rid of heartburn, simple and easier!

First Things First - What is Heartburn?

Irritation usually in the throat/chest area due to 

stomach acid and can cause you a great deal of discomfort. Eating too much and certain foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and drinking coffee can cause heartburn. If you know how to deal with it then you won't be getting it!

Now for my Top 5 Tips!

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Tip 1 - Time

The most important thing to remember is to take your time when you are eating your food, if you rush you are going to be facing the consequences later. By taking one mouthful having a short rest and then another you aren't forcing food into your body too quickly, and this will help to avoid any heartburn later on.

Tip 2 - Amount

The amount that you choose to eat will also affect your heartburn and can cause the symptoms, instead eat in small amounts along with the tip above about time you should be able to get through you holiday without any problem.

Tip 3 - Move

Whilst you are away and do start to suffer from heartburn or even indigestion, then your best bet is to move around and keep going. If you stay sat or decide to have a lie down then you are just making it worst and in fact encouraging your heartburn to come and haunt you. 

Tip 4 - Clothes

If you do feel everything is getting tighter and uncomfortable then change into something more comfortable, for example a maxi dress or even your pyjamas! This will help you tackle the burning sensation and you won't feel restricted. 

Tip 5 - Aloe

This tip is more of remedy that you can try rather than something you can do, and that is to have some aloe vera juice. It is a drink that is readily available in health shops and an absolute life saver for us all. It is traditionally known to sooth burns and does the same thing for your stomach when you drink it, it is recommended that you have about 1/2 cup before a meal (up to you of course) and then this should soothe your stomach and help you out.


There you are, 5 simple and easy tips to help you deal with heartburn when away on holiday! They don't take much at all and will help make your holiday go as smooth as possible!

*post in collaboration with Gaviscon*

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July Favoruites| Beauty, TV & More!

AUGUST? AUGUST? HOW ARE WE ALREADY IN AUGUST? It is so cliché saying I can't believe how quickly this month has gone, but in all seriousness where? Here are my July Favourites! 

Eucerin Face Fluid 

When I went to Germany I needed a face SPF that didn't stick to my face like glue and this was the one. It is a really thin formula and applies to the skin amazingly well, it sinks into your pores and fine lines as well to give you a overall matte look - doubling up as a primer too for the oily skin girls out there!

TBS Vanilla Body Butter

This body butter jsut smells like summer! It is so rich and sweet that when you wear it the smell comes off as though you are wearing a perfume. I haven't gone through this as quick as I have my other body butters from TBS because the smell can be a little bit sickening at times. 

Little Mix All About The Eyes

After months of searching for this Nicole kindly gifted it to me as a birthday present! The Little Mix eyes palette has been raved about since it came around because for the little  price you are getting 6 shades that are buttery, pigmented and long lasting. I really love the gold shade in here as an all over lid colour.

Maybelline Master Sculpt

Milani Baked Blush Rose D'Oro

These two face products I have paired together as if I don't use one, I don't use the other! Why? Well because the cool undertones of the contour compliments the rose gold blusher really well and together they look divine. 

MAC Please Me

The lipstick I have  been going back to over and over again this month is MAC's Please Me which is a stunning pink nude (of course it is!). It is a matte formula so it lasts all day and despite my intial thoughts of it been drying on the lips with plenty of lip balm underneath it goes on fine.

Bourjois Nail Drops

I do not know why I haven't mentioned these before because they are life changing. These magic nail drops work in a wonderful way, you apply a drop using the pipette on to your wet nails and allow it to soak in for about 5 minutes. Afterwards, your nails will be dry. Genius and A Life Saver!

The TV Favourite this month has been Criminal Minds, I am currently trying to catch up on all the seasons as I seem to have started from the latest series. Another one I have been loving is Nashville, so much drama! And one that has just started back in the UK is Devious Maids, full of drama, gossip and love - can't get enough! 

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What have you been loving this month??! 

 

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What I've Been Loving - Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream

Finding a base that is lightweight yet gives you coverage is hard, I used to love the L'Oreal True Match but it is now clinging to the dry patches. I decided to try something new, a very old product but like always I am late on the bandwagon it's the Bourjois 123 Perfect Colour Correcting Cream. I would have never even thought of trying this if it wasn't for Emily (aka EmilyLoula, make sure you check her out!). She has a special power that persuades me to buy things and when I saw her tweet about it, I asked it if it was worth it and she loves it - an hour later I went for it!

I went with the shade Rose Beige which is the second to last darkest shade, it is the perfect match for my skin, the swatch looks really light but once rubbed in it is exact! The main thing that makes this CC Cream different to anything else is the 3 different pigments:

> APRICOT pigments > anti-fatigue

> GREEN pigments > anti-redness

> WHITE pigments > anti-dark spots

Upon my first application I noticed that it had in fact cancelled out my redness and dark spots which is just amazing as nothing but concealer usually does that. The CC Cream is very light weight, and with only one even layer I was more than happy with the coverage, it can be built up for a fuller coverage but I don't think there is no need. 

The only that bothers me is the scent, it smells like there is perfume in there but my skin hasn't reacted to it which is very surprising in deed! SPF is only 15 not making it ideal for holiday or to wear in the sun unless you wear a extra SPF underneath. 

Would I buy this again? For Sure! It is the best light base I have tried that works on my skin and it looks like Bourjois is becoming my new favourite brand...Have you tried this CC Cream?

You can buy the CC Cream HERE

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