Bold is Beautiful with Benefit Cosmetics

Hi beauties. You may already know that Benefit Cosmetic's Bold is Beautiful philanthropy project is helping charities Look Good Feel Better, who support women challenged by the visible side effects of cancer treatment, and Refuge who support women and children escaping domestic violence.

In May 2015, Benefit are also donating all profits from the brow wax services to Bold is Beautiful. Head to your nearest brow bar and boutique to get your brow wax done and receive a free full size Gimme Brow product worth £18.50* as a thank you. I am heading out this Weekend to have my eyebrows waxed, I can't wait. It is fantastic that the brand are donating all profits to the charities, what a brilliant campaign!

You can also pick up a pair of fun pink brow glasses for some photo fun! All profits go to charity.
Benefit have all sorts going on with their #boldisbeautiful campaign, you can read more about it and learn how to get involved here.

Stationery Treats

I have rekindled my love for stationary in the past few Years, the 8 Year old inside me is still happy scribbling away with smelly gel pens! 

If you didn't already now, I have been blogging recently about National Stationery Week, which was from the 27th April to the 3rd of May. Many schools took part in this by encouraging and promoting writing by hand. I have been trying my best to write and read as much as I can recently; as I spend a lot of time on computers and gaming consoles, sometimes I forget how important, fun and therapeutic it is to write. 

I have been working with the team at NSW and they kindly sent me a few stationary treats from some top stationary brands to play around with. I am in love with the planner, it is so useful!

What is your favourite stationery brand?

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Sun Aftercare with Lovea

As it almost the middle of the Year, a lot of us are jetting off on Holiday soon in hope of a lot of fun, adventure and relaxation. Protecting our skin in the sun has always been an important part of a holiday for me;  it is important to be safe in the sun, which is why I always take plenty of protectant sunscreen with me, and opt for body and hair products with a high SPF. Something I tend to forget is after care - after sun lotions are really important if you have been sunburnt as they help to cool and soothe skin, as well as helping to prolong a suntan.

I suffer from sensitive skin, meaning that sometimes I can't use certain body or skin care products because they irritate my skin. My Sister also suffers with sensitive skin and eczema, so she has to be
extra careful with the  products she uses too. This is why both of us opt for products with minimal artificial ingredients, as these ingredients often irritate our skin. This is why I decided to test out the Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion, in hope that it will soothe and calm the skin without irritating it further.

The Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion has a thick consistency and is not greasy or sticky when applying to the body. It absorbs quite easily into the skin.
The scent of the product is very subtle but is pleasant, and smells of...
I would recommend this aftersun lotion to anyone that may have sensitive skin and struggles to find suncare products that work well for them. I would also recommend Lovea's Kids Natural Sunspray SPF 50 which I reviewed in full last Year here.

You can purchase the Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion online at My Pure. It retails at £9.99 for 125ml of product.

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Clinique British Beauty Blogger Edit Latest in Beauty Box

I love the concept of Monthly subscription boxes, I like  a surprise and love to try out new beauty products, but as I have sensitive skin sometimes it works out better for me if I know what I am buying beforehand. Latest In Beauty are one of my favourite beauty box services. The best thing about Latest in Beauty is that you know what you are buying before it lands on your doorstep. As I said I do love a surprise but sometimes its good to know what you're getting. Latest In Beauty have a variety of different collections you can pick or choose from. Jane, AKA British Beauty Blogger, recently collaborated with Latest in Beauty to bring a Clinique Beauty box which was amazing value for money so I had to snap it before it went out of stock!

The box includes:

• High Impact Mascara (Full size - worth £17.50)
• Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm (Full size - worth £17)
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ (15ml)
• Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief (15ml)
• Liquid Facial Soap Mild (30ml)
• Happy Perfume Spray (4ml)
• £10 off voucher when you spend £40 at Clinique online

The box cost £18.50 including postage and packaging, so the mascara and chubby stick alone make the box brilliant value for money!

Did you manage to buy this box? What would be inside your ideal beauty box?

Natural Beauty Buys: Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash

Balance Me are probably one of the most talked about natural beauty brands I have come across. I have tried quite a lot of their products and I would admit that I am a huge fan of the majority of their body care and skin care range. Its not often that an entire range from one brand entices me, but with Balance Me, I feel their products are brilliant quality and they work really well for my skin.
I have tried both their Rose Otto Body Wash and their Super Moisturising Body Wash in the past which I really like. I fancied a change though, so opted for their Super Toning Body Wash as I don't remember that I have tried this before. The body wash is designed to 'firm, plump and smooth' the skin as well as cleansing and keeping the skin feeling moisturised. I was intrigued by its tone - enhancing claims and wondered how effective it would be.


The product feels like a luxury item to me, and makes me feel a little extra pampered than when I use other body washes. I am a big body wash and shower cream fiend so I know what I like and what I don't like in a body wash (I know, I'm a nerd) and this one definitely ticks the boxes for me.
The scent of the body wash is spa inspired, with a blend of juniper, geranium, lavendar and bergamot. To me, it smells very strong and would be a great product to wake me up on a Morning.
Something I love about natural products is that my skin doesn't become irritated from using them. I mention this a lot on my blog, but I do suffer from sensitive skin and when I find a product which doesn't cause me any irritation, I will harp on about it forever!
This body wash is on the pricier side costing £9 for 200ml, so I would probably only buy this again if I was really treating myself. The product would last me a while as a little goes a long way, so I think the price is reflective of the length of time it will last, and the quality of the product itself. I do think it is a little more special than an average body wash, and if you suffer from sensitive skin it may be worth spending a little more on a product like this which only contains natural ingredients.
Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash is available to buy online from Mypure.

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NEW: Sunkissed Rapid Tan

Sunkissed is a brand I have been using for Years - as a teenager I was a big fan of their bronzers and now as a twenty-something adult I enjoy using their tan mousse. Their products have a real budget - friendly price tag too which is always welcome in my books!
The tan I am featuring is the new Sunkissed Rapid Tan Mousse. The Rapid Tan Mousse claims to turn your skin beautiful bronzed in just 60 minutes.

I actually roped my Sister into using the product too - she uses fake tan a lot more than I do and is great at applying tan (I'm a bit of a amateur) so its always good to get a helping hand and second opinion!
I really like the packaging of the bottle, it looks sleek and looks like a luxury product that you would see in a salon. As a tanning mousse I find it much easier to apply rather than using a lotion, because it is easier to work with, dries quicker and doesn't feel sticky on the skin. The product is not sticky at all, however does dry quickly, so you do need to work quickly when blending the tan onto the skin - this is a bonus because you are able to put your clothes on almost immediately once you have finished using the product. The tan contains vitamin E and aloe vera to aid in moisturising the skin, which is great if you have sensitive skin like I do, as I found the tan didn't cling to any dry patches.
The tan gives a healthy brown colour and is not orange in the slightest. It doesn't have that typical fake tan smell which is usually off-putting and is found in most tans; this tan was slightly fragranced but was pleasant. The product lasts a few days, so is perfect for that special occasion to look a little extra glam and add a little glow to your skin. It is easy to wash off and fades nicely, without leaving patches.
The only downside of the product is that you do have to work quickly to blend it into the skin before it dries, so it might to take a little practice to perfect your tan, but for the outcome of the product I am willing to override that. Sunkissed Rapid Tan Mousse is definitely good value for money and is a staple for those 'fake tan worshipers' out there.

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April Degustabox 2015

Are you a fan of subscription boxes? I am a big fan of Degustabox; the surprise subscription box which arrives once a Month full of 9-14 food and drink products. Most of the products are new or products you may not have picked up in the supermarket. Degustabox is a great way of trying new food and drink and discovering new favourites! The box costs just £12.99 per box - you can get £3 off your next order making the box just £9.99 with my discount code GUBN9. 

This Months box is the international box, which is full of food and drink from different places around the World. I think this is a great way of trying products you may not have tried before, I am really looking forward to using the products this Month - I think this box is the best yet!

Veetee Rice - Spicy Mexican Style and Peri Peri, £1.49 each
Microwavable rice is really convenient, and of the best brands I have tried is Veetee. I am eager to try these flavours which I haven't tried before.

Barry's Tea, £1.75
We are big tea drinkers in our house, so new tea bags are always something exciting to try! Barry's Tea is a family run Irish company which are well known for their varied range of tea. I am eager to try their gold blend tea, I have heard only great things!

Cirio Tomato Fillets, £1.69
Cirio is a famous Italian brand which sell a huge variety of tomato based products. Their tins of tomato fillets are perfect to add into a curry. 

Cirio Double Concentrated Tomato Puree, £1.20
Cirio Tomato Puree are a great addition to add to spaghetti bolognaise and other meals. I really like products like this, as they are so useful kept in the cupboard.

Kinder Chocolate with Cereals, £1.55
Chococlate is well appreciated in our home, and Kinder is one of favourite brands. The mini chocolates with cereals taste delicious and are a tasty afternoon treat.

Kinder Choco-Bons, £1.55
Another Kinder product which tastes amazing are the choco-bons, which are covered in milk chocolate and hazelnut pieces. Kinder chocolate was originated in Germany.

Nandos Potato Chips - Smokey BBQ, Spicy Chicken, Sizzling Hot, £0.69p each
Nandos are hugely famous in the UK for their tasty chicken - so who wouldn't love Nando's crisps?! These taste really flavour-some and tasty - perfect with your lunch.

Schwartz Authentic Indian Recipe Mixes - Korma and Balti, £1.08 each
I am a big fan of Schwartz products, I often use their spices and powders when making homemade meals as they are so easy to use and add so much flavour. I am eager to try their Indian recipe mixes. This a new product range so it is really exciting to be able to try these out!

Debeukelaer Cookies Bakery, £2
Made famous in the USA, Debeukelauer Cookies Bakery are irresistible cookies which I must say, taste amazing and moreish! 

Scheckters Organic Energy Drink, £1.35
Scheckters Organic Energy is a natural energy drink. I know this will be drank pretty quickly from someone in the family as we do enjoy trying new energy drinks. 

IDrinkq Enhancement Drink, £1.49 each
IDrinkq is a new generation drink which claims to help you think smarter. I am interested to see how this tastes and to see if it improves my mind!

Kingfisher (Alcoholic choice), £2.00
Kingfisher is India's number one selling beer. It is a refreshing, cold beer with subtle citrus flavours, perfect to go down with a curry. I know my Dad and partner both really like this beer so it will go down a treat! This is the alcoholic option in this Months box - you are able to choose whether you would like an alcoholic choice or non alcoholic choice. 

Wonjo Drink (Non - Alcoholic choice) 
Wonjo is a natural hibiscus drink which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and is made from natural ingredients. Wonjo is the non - alcoholic choice for the box (you would receive one or the other).

You can read more about Degustabox on their website and social media links here:
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