October 18, 2015 Skin and Body
I’ve never had long nails and whilst I’ve often considered getting acrylics or fake nails or whatever they’re called, the initial cost and regular expense of upkeep has always put me off. I have two major problems, biting and brittle…
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October 17, 2015 Skin and Body
With a fair few points burning a hole in my Boots Advantage card, I have stocked up on even more of the Soap and Glory range. It is perhaps the first time I have developed such an affiliation with any…
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October 14, 2015 Skin and Body
I must admit, it probably seems a little strange that I, a childless, continent 25 year old, have chosen to write a review about a nappy rash cream. But if you bear with me, all will become clear! Bepanthen is…
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Following a dismal spell with men and a few tipsy words of encouragement from my friends, I signed up to Match.com and the offers seem to have come pouring in. I shan’t take you through the whole arduous process of…
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Let me just get this straight, I am not the sort of person who pays £33.50 (or $43 if you’re luck enough to live in the US) for a jar of moisturiser. Fortunately, my mother is. Whilst I put off…
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have to admit, if anything has a quirky name and some kitsch and retro packaging, it’s more than likely that I will spend my money on it. So before the girl on the Benefit counter had even finished my first…
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Regardless of the marketing hype, there are a number of beauty products that have achieved cult status over the years. Take for example, Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat or La Mer’s Crème de la Mer moisturiser both of which are…
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Lipsticks that claim to last for hours on end aren’t a new product on the market. But following a few disappointing experiences with various products when the idea was new and over hyped, I have never trusted or invested in…
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Despite my love of a bargain, I do occasionally get the opportunity to sample some high end cosmetics. My mother is a makeup addict which means I’m lucky enough to receive regular donations of her rejected items, as well as…
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As Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross once sang, “The best things in life are free.” And who could doubt that sentiment? However the difficulty is finding where to get hold of things for free and makeup and perfume samples are…
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Since I’ve been restocking my makeup bag, it’s about time I got rid of sorted through some of the old bits that have been knocking around and taking up space but serving little purpose besides. One of the first to…
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I like to keep things simple when it comes to my makeup. I’m most definitely not a morning person so my makeup is usually a last minute rushed attempt at beautifying myself before I dash out of the door to…
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For those of you who are tiring of reading my reviews of beauty products, I can only apologise. I have begun a couple of film reviews but I’m currently lacking the inspiration to finish them off. Rest assured though, there’s…
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You wouldn’t be the first person, and certainly not the last, to find your wool sweater has been shrunk or lost its shape in the wash. If it’s your most cherished cashmere sweater, then you’d be safest taking your sweater…
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Boyfriend jeans have been a fashion staple for a few seasons now so, in order to update your style, you’ll need to update your wardrobe with cuffed jeans. With summer approaching, now’s the perfect time of year to try out…
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The recent credit crunch has had a considerable impact on my perfume addiction and so I’ve found myself turning to half finished bottles of scent as my newfound frugalness prohibits me from spending copious amounts of money on new designer…
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I’ve never quite understood why, but I seem to have an ongoing obsession with perfumes. Many people make do with one tried and tested fragrance which they continue to purchase and use year in, year out. For me though, my…
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Chanel perfumes are amongst some of the most counterfeited products on the market today. In today’s current economic climate, there are many people searching for a bargain and finding your favourite Chanel perfume for a bargain price is a great…
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Despite my love of Veet, regular use can mimic the effects of applying neat paint stripped to my skin and so I have to reserve my use of hair removal creams for special occasions, and special bodily areas. But fear…
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There comes a time in every girl’s life when she needs to defuzz. For me, my best friend is taking me to a spa tomorrow so my fuzzy bits were in desperate need of attention. A trip to Poundland secured…
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Having worked hard over recent weeks, I decided to stock up on some lotions and potions and treat myself to a little ‘me’ time. Amongst my newfound goodies is a bottle of Soap and Glory’s Calm One Calm All bubble…
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Another day and yet another product in my ever growing Soap and Glory collection to tell you about. For those of you who don’t yet know, I am quickly becoming a Soap and Glory addict. What’s not to like about…
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It is an unfortunate fact that, despite being only 26, I have a rather unhealthy number of grey hairs. My hair is naturally quite dark in colour, no doubt thanks to my mother’s Yugoslavian complexion, which means wiry grey and…
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It may not be a scientifically proven fact but one of my quirky oddities is my strong belief that changing my brand of shampoo and conditioner on a semi-regular basis really does help to improve the condition of my hair….
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During a trip to Poundland a few weeks ago, I found myself in search of a new conditioner. Much as I love my Soap and Glory Hair Supply conditioner, it is just too expensive to justify using it on a…
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It was only quite recently that I heard of Batiste dry shampoo, but when I did, I knew I needed to try it out. A colleague at work raved about the stuff and bragged how she hadn’t washed her hair…
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So you’ve saved up all that money and bought yourself a highly coveted set of GHD straighteners. You have finally discovered the secret of poker straight hair. No longer is it just celebrities and the social elite who can enjoy…
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I first smelt Juicy Couture perfume a few months ago in a department store. I was wandering around aimlessly spritzing multiple perfumes when I stumbled upon this true gem of an aroma. I’m not the sort to be lured by…
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There is nothing more uncomfortable than an ingrown hair. An ingrown hair will often look like a spot or pimple, but be itchy and sometimes even painful if it has become infected. Regardless of whereabouts on your body an ingrown…
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In case you haven’t noticed yet, Soap and Glory has achieved a cult status not only in my Burnley bathroom, but also with people across the country. If you’ve ever spotted these retro pink toiletries lining the shelves of Boots…
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