Summer is upon us! And while the UK weather is more than a little hit and miss (we’ve got bright sun today, but rain forecast for tomorrow), those UV rays are still out in force. So if sun protection isn’t already part of your everyday beauty routine, now is the time to add it. Continue reading
Skincare
True Love at last

Over the years, my skincare regimeĀ has played out a little like a soap opera romance plot.
First kiss with Clean & Clear, a fling with Clinique, a casual romance with Environ and a long term relationship with Dermalogica. But finally, I think I’ve found true love, and where I least expected to – the aisles of Boots. Continue reading
Benefit It’s Potent! Eye Cream | review

Something about me that you might find surprising: I love crows. They are very cool birds with admirable intellect, and I think they carry themselves extremely well.
But while I think the birds are pretty bad ass, I don’t share the feeling for their wrinkle namesake – crows’ feet – which have started landing their way onto my (just) over 30 face. I lamented this unwelcome side effect of ageing in my postĀ here. And resolved to do something about it, trying out eye creams to welcome me to the world of more ‘mature’ skincare. Continue reading
And breathe…

I read an article not so long ago about the modern day epidemic of busy-ness. The fact that we’re all so busy being busy, that we forget the pleasure of sitting still and enjoying the now. Yes, I sound like a big hippie, but it’s something that I’m working to integrate more into my life, taking moments to add calm to my reality. Continue reading
Wink, Blink, Wrinkle

Since adopting a 3 as prefix to my age, I’ve definitely noticed changes in my skin. Mostly good (I seem to have finally parted ways with a bout of adult acne), but also slightly disturbing – some sneaky little lines have made their way to my eyes, forming permanent creases – no matter my expression. Yes, my darling little crows’ feet. I notice them now in photos and passing glimpses of my reflection. So doing something a little more serious about them is well overdue. And after searching through my skincare hoard, I’ve found three places to start. Continue reading
GlamGlow Youthmud TingleExfoliate Treatment | review

Here’s a product that my scepticism almost let me miss out on… Continue reading
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm | review

When it comes to cleansing, I’d say my tastes are pretty simple. I’m a wash off kinda gal – my face just never feels clean without a thorough rinse and I as long as my skin clean, I don’t ask for much more.
So to be honest, I did not expect to like this multi-benefit, anti-ageing cleansing balm from Elemis. Continue reading