Dubai Sephora Haul

It happened. I went to Dubai and my main expenditure was at Sephora. Yes, I bought makeup whilst on holiday but I'm a girl! This Sephora is in the Dubai Mall, which is glorious so big and full of so many USA and UK Shops, it's mad that you need a week to look at everything. This Sephora didn't stock everything that normal Sephora does eg Becca which I wanted to get my hands on and brands such as Too Faced which was there didn't have everything. Very mismatch, but I did end up buying a few things for myself and the rest for others. 

At Sephora, they have a free gift wrapping service! And seen as though I had to go on a 8 hour flight, I thought why not get them all wrapped for extra protection and because it looks a lot prettier - so much choice. The lady was also super nice and was talking to me all about how Sephora needs to come to the UK! HELL YES. 

The first three things I picked up were from Bare Minerals, I don't like the BM counters in the UK they never seem to have a clue what they are talking about but the one in Dubai was great. The main purchase was the Complexion Rescue which has been very raved about recently, and I want to see whether it is Worth the Hype?! Then a eye brightener for my ugly dark circles, the lady at the counter put this on me there and then in 45 degree heat and it managed to work well! At this point I was walking away but she got me again with a nude Moxie lipgloss - how can I resist! 

The next thing I got my hands on was a Sephora X set, it is a travel mini pack that comes with the base coats, one colour and a top coat. They have an entire travel section which I found amazing, everything from eye-shadow sticks to mini beauty blenders (but the price tag was insane!).  And I picked up a matte lip cream as these things are amazing and such a great formula. 

This haul isn't the biggest one in the world because I had the shortest amount of time inside and didn't want to spend a ton of money in one go, but an online order is coming as a little treat to myself oops. 

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Everyday Shower Routine

Waking up in the morning is a struggle; the warm cosy bed is a lot more attractive than having to put effort in and getting ready. The only thing for me that makes it a little less daunting is that when I jump in the shower, I have an array of products waiting for me! That will make me feel more awake and smell amazing.

SKINCARE

The bulk of my skincare routine happens in the shower due to it being more convenient and seeing as though the rest of me is getting a good clean, why not tackle my face as well? On an everyday basis I use the MagnitoneLucid Brush with the Bliss Makeup Melt (£24), together they remove any makeup from the day before and thoroughly clean my face leaving it oil and dirt free for the day ahead. My skin is far too sensitive for a scrub every day; therefore I use the Garnier Pure Active(£2.65) only once a week. The scrub has an amazing cucumber scent and feels all tingly on the skin. 

BODY

After my face has been completely cleaned it’s time to move onto the body – the part that makes you feel and smell beautiful! In the summer I love using products that smell fruity and are quite overpowering because then you can guarantee the smell will last. All over my body I use the Soap & Glory Sugar Crush body wash (£6.50) which smells divine! The zesty scent really wakes you up in the morning and it makes the bathroom smell great too, the entire Sugar Crush range is well worth the splurge! Every other day I use a scrub on my arms and legs to help keep my stubborn, ingrown hairs away – my all-time favourite is TBS Raspberry. It also seems like it’s been discontinued which breaks my heart. The last area I focus on in the shower is the more intimate one, it is just as important to look after that area as it is the rest of your body. For this I like to use the femfresh Daily IntimateWash (£2.99/250ml). What is femfresh? First off, it has a low pH which helps to keep the area down there calm and with it having no soap and a light scent it doesn’t irritate. The hint of Aloe Vera gives the wash soothing and calming properties, and anything with Aloe in I am drawn towards!

 AFTER SHOWER AND STAYING FRESH 

Part of my everyday shower routine includes products that I use afterwards that help me to smell amazing and feel fresh all day. It starts with a double dosage of body moisturiser, two seems unnecessary but it works wonders! First up is for the dry patches on my skin and for this I love the Garnier Intensive 7 Days (£2.45) - it restores my skin and leaves it feeling silky and soft. Then I like to use another moisturiser that smells a little better and any from Victoria’s Secret is fine for me. They smell gorgeous and the scent stays on longer than perfume does which is surprising and when night comes a hint of glitter appears too! (£9.30).

During the day I love using a mist to cool me down, especially in the hot weather whilst I’m at work my body tends to heat up and a mist is the only thing that works. I grabbed this one from the Poundshop but they are now readily available in supermarkets! The other thing I use is Freshening and SoothingCloths from femfresh (£3.49), like the wash they contain a pH balanced formula that cleanses, freshens and soothes your skin. I love taking these to work with me on longer days as by the time 2 o’clock comes around I feel all sticky. These refresh me and make me feel less conscious of smelling horrible along with a spritz of deodorant of course!

All of these products help me to stay fresh all day and work well together like a magical recipe to keep me fresh and clean! 

 

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KISS Cosmetics Mini Kisstick in Toxic Kiss

If you didn't already know, I am a lip product addict. Having 100 of the same colour would still make me buy even more, and my latest excuse has been buying ones to pop into my handbag for quick on the go application. The ideal candidate lately has been the KISS Cosmetics Mini Kisstick in Toxic Kiss, it is tinier than my hand and is great for keeping in the little side pocket I have in my purse, making it easy access when in a rush. The colour Toxic Kiss is very vibrant and is a neon pink, which makes your teeth look insanely white. 

The colour is something I would never pick up, but I have fallen in love with it, I apply using a lip brush so that it doesn't get everywhere. The formula of the Kisstick is very soft and applies like a gem on to my very dry lips. Lasting time is around 5 hours, but that is on my lips which I am always touching ect, still amazing for a bright lip! 

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Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Gold Review

I am a huge fan of Teeth Whitening and the love affair started with Beverly Hills Formula Black Toothpaste, this time BHF have stolen my heart again with their Perfect White Gold Toothpaste*Just like the name suggest the new toothpaste has been made with actual gold particles (fancy i know!) this is because gold has some amazing properties for your teeth such as been anti-inflammatory to fight gum disease, antibacterial to help with oral hygiene and the main ingredient advanced hydrated silica which boots the whiteness of your teeth!  

Does it Work? 

I have been using it for the past week since coming back from holiday and have loved using it! My teeth in the morning feel clean and look white for once. The cleanliness feeling also stays all day long even after eating my lunch and a few naughty snacks. It isn't overpowering in the taste, not too minty and strong so it is suitable for those of us with sensitive teeth. 

You can also see small specs of the gold inside the toothpaste which looks like glitter but it doesn't come on to your teeth which scared me at first! I haven honestly loved using this toothpaste and will carry on using it to keep my teeth looking amazing every single day!

The Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Gold Toothpaste Retails at £5.49 and can be found in your local Superdrug! 

Have you tried anything from BHF? 

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