How To Keep Your Feet Looking Beautiful

As the Summer is coming up, I thought I would share my top tips on how to keep your feet looking beautiful. Our feet do a lot for us - we should look after them! 

• Moisturise your feet - as well as cleansing your feet every day, using a moisturiser or a foot cream on your feet will help to prevent any dryness or cracked skin. It will also leave them feeling super soft too, and smelling lovely! I have been using the Scholl Velvet Smooth Intense Serum recently, which is great to apply to your feet when they are feeling dry, as it really improves the appearance. I have noticed a huge difference in my feet since using it. 
• Exfoliate your feet once a Week by using a good scrub, which will help to remove dead skin cells and keep your feet looking healthy.
• Use a foot file or a similar device to remove any hard skin. Always be careful though!

• Certain shoes sometimes cause blisters, cracked skin or irritation, so it is best to ensure your shoes are as comfortable as can be. Insoles and Heel Cushions (I really like Scholl's Invisible Gel  Heel Cushions for nights out) are a great way to keep your feet comfortable. 
• If shoes do cause you any irritation and leave your feet looking and feeling sore, plasters will help to comfort your poor tootsies, I always try and be prepared for sore feet by taking plasters when I am off to a special event.
• Tackle fungal nail infections and any other foot infections (like verrucas) by getting them treated promptly. Always ask the advice from a medical professional if unsure.
• Feet sweat. It is a fact of life, our feet move a lot and do a lot, so it is completely natural for feet to sweat. Sweat doesn't create an odour; odours are actually made from bacteria in the shoes - something I only learnt myself recently! Using a shoe spray like the Scholl Fresh Step Antipersperant helps to ensure there are no odours from your shoes. It smells really fresh and has given my old running trainers a new lease of life!
• Have a pamper session for your feet - give yourself a foot massage, a pedicure, all that lovely stuff to leave your feet looking and feeling beautiful.

How do you keep your feet looking beautiful?

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Peanut Hottie Milkshake

With Summer so close now, its the perfect time to create some cooling and tasty milkshakes. I have teamed up with Peanut Hottie to create a delicious Peanut Butter flavoured milkshake using their very own Peanut Hottie. Peanut Hottie contains just 83 calories per cup - this is perfect if you have a sweet tooth and fancy a tasty low calorie milkshake.

I love anything peanut butter flavoured and I must say this milkshake tastes amazing! I use Peanut Hottie original for hot drinks on an evening, so it is great to know I can mix this with milk to create a yummy cold drink too! I am now hooked on the Chocolate Peanut Hottie version!

This little milkshake is so easy to do, I have included the simple instructions below so you can have a go yourself! Get Shakin'! 

Ingredients

3 Teaspoons of Peanut Hottie Original or Peanut Hottie Peanut Butter & Chocolate

200ml of milk of your choice

Chocolates, nuts, marshmallows (optional)

Serves 1

Method

Take the three teaspoons of Peanut Hottie and 200ml of cold milk, empty them both into a blender and mix to create a delicious peanut butter treat. Why not add a few marshmallows and sweet treats on top too!

Peanut Hottie is available from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Booths for £2.99. Peanut Hottie is made with real peanuts, and it is free from artificial colours, egg, dairy, gluten and gelatine, which makes it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

You can check out the Peanut Hottie website for more information and other recipes by clicking here.

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The Best Hair Serums

John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Effects Serum  link | Superdrug Style Expertise Anti Frizz Serum link

Just lately I have been trying to make a little more effort with my hair. It usually just hangs (for choice of a better word) limp and lifeless, no matter what products I use in the hope of voluminious locks and shiny hair. Hair serum has been a really great way of helping to manage my hair. 

The John Frieda Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum (what a mouthful!) is great at combating frizz and controlling crazy hair. Only a little is needed as it goes a long way. I apply this mostly to the ends of my hair and work it through the rest; I usually avoid my roots and work the product into the length of my hair and this seems to work well for my hair. My hair feels and looks very smooth and silky after using this.

The Superdrug Style Expertise Anti Frizz Serum is another favourite hair serum. It is really affordable and works just as well as the more higher end hair serums. The serum helps to control the frizziness of my hair while enhancing my hairs natural shine. 

Do you use hair serums?

Beauty Bargains of the Week

Hi everyone! Being the bargain hunter that I am, I have found a few good beauty deals this Week that I thought I would share with you. I have had some time off work this Week which meant I spent an evening wasting spending time online window shopping on the internet (Oops). 

• MUA Limited Edition 5th Birthday Palette - Free 5th Birthday Palette when you spend £8+ on selected MUA makeup. Superdrug Online
• Beyonce Heat Eau de Parfum 100ml - 100ml EDP half price was £40 now £20. Superdrug Online
• Tanya Burr Lip Gloss - Reduced Was £6.99 Now £1.99. Fragrance Direct
• No 7 Summer Beauty Bag with four mini products - Free when you buy 2 selected No 7 products. Boots Online

Happy Shopping!

Natural Beauty Buys: Bentley Organic Bodywash with Olive, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus

Natural beauty products are becoming something I am a huge fan of. Until a few Years ago, I used pretty much any bathing or washing product I could get hold of, and was always tempted by a good offer. Nowadays though, as much as I still do love my bargains, I have realised that I have sensitive skin and there are quite a few products which irritate it further. Natural products are great if you suffer from sensitive skin, because there are no 'nasty' ingredients included in the product. Mypure has become one of my most visited websites, as I have been loving their huge range of natural beauty products, particularly their body washes. 

This Month, I have been using the Bentley Organic Body Wash with Olive, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. I hadn't heard of the Bentley Organic brand before, so I did a little research and found that they specialize in creating a unique range of certified organic products. Bentley Organics ethos is to make 'organic lifestyle choices more accessible for all' by producing natural products which are affordable. This is fantastic, because natural beauty products are usually more costly than an average product, so it is great to find a natural brand which is reasonably priced. 

The body wash itself foams up really well. The body wash lasts a long time. The consistency is thick and feels like of a silky and soft texture. I have also noticed that my skin doesn't react to it, which is good. I really like the scent of the product too, its very fresh and revitalizing - great for a Morning shower. Its a very refreshing body wash and cleanses well too, which is of-course what I mainly look for in a body wash! I would definitely repurchase this product and would be interested in trying more from the brand. 

The Bentley Organic Bodywash is available to buy from Mypure online. 

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EcoTools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set

I already have quite the collection of make-up brushes, I probably don't need any more but I love a bargain and I love gift sets so I just could not refuse giving this Eco Tools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set a whirl. Admittedly, I do already have two of the brushes that are in this set, but they are really useful and great quality I thought it would be great to have a backup as I use them so much.

The 6 piece brush set includes a Blush Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Angled Eyeliner Brush, Concealer Brush,and  Lash & Brow Groomer, all contained in a hemp and cotton case which is ideal for travelling.

The blush brush is perfect for applying blush, and doubles up as a good powder brush or bronzer brush too.
The eye shading brush a brush I already own, but I feel it is worth having a few of these. It picks up the product quite well and distributes it without any fall out. The angled eyeliner brush is a brush I use regularly to apply product to my eyebrows. I do not use it for its main purpose as I don't often wear eyeliner, but I have found it makes a great tool for filling in my 'brows. It is just the right size and I don't find any fall out of product when using this brush. 
The concealer brush is great to use to apply and blend concealer. It could also double up as an eyeshadow brush too.Lastly, the lash and brow grooming brush is pretty much self-explanatory. It is perfect to groom and brush my eyebrows and is something I use every day. 

I personally think this brush set is very affordable and worth purchasing if you are on a budget or just starting out with using make-up brushes. The set contains the essentials you need and is reasonably priced at just £14.99 for 6 useful makeup brushes. As all of the brushes are good quality and I have not experienced shedding with any EcoTools brushes that I have tried, I think they are really impressive and worth looking at if you are looking for some new brushes. 

The Eco Tools Bamboo 6 Piece Brush Set is available online at Mypure.

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May Degustabox 2015

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you have probably seen my reviews on Degustabox previously. If you are unfamiliar of Degustabox, it is basically a Monthly subscription service where you receive around 9-14 surprise food and drink products which are often new to the market or products you might not normally buy in the Supermarket. The box costs £12.99 per Month, which is a fraction of the price of the products inside the box if you bought them individually. I also have a £3 off discount code GUBN9 which you can apply at the checkout to make the box just £9.99.

Each Month I have been sharing the contents of the box to show what great value it is, and also sharing the surprise factor from each box. This Month had a slight barbecue theme which was perfect for the Bank Holiday and the warm weather we had in the UK. I am overall impressed with this Months box. Everything we received were things we like and will use.

Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque Sauce is the number 1 BBQ sauce in the USA, and is perfect for marinating, dipping and using as an ingredient when cooking. I am looking forward to trying this out with a few burgers over the Bank Holiday!

Schwartz Marinade in a Bag is another item perfect for the Weekend. I am a big fan of Schwartz products as they are so simple and easy to use, and add a lot of flavour to a meal. 

 Maggi So Stir Fry Noodles are great to have in the cupboard for a quick meal. I've tried these before and they are great as you just have to add your meat and vegetables into the same pan as the noodles and the seasoning which infuses the flavours together. 

9Bar are a healthy snack which are full of nutritious seeds and dried fruit which make a great guilt - free tasty treat any time of the day.

 Daelmans Stroopwafels are so delicious and perfect for tea dunking or just eating alone. They are soft, toasted waffles with a creamy caramel filling - yum!

 Sarsons Balsamic Vinegar is perfect accompanied as a salad dressing or ingredient for cooking. This is a really useful product which will get tonnes of use out of. 

 Slim Pasta Lasagne is something I have heard only great things about! It is a low calorie alternative to regular lasagne. I am looking forward to trying this for dinner soon. I'm interested in looking into the rest of their products too, so thanks Degustabox for introducing me to the brand!

Green Coco Kids Coco Juice with Banana is a really tasty and fresh drink, great for the warmer days. I will probably either drink this alone or add it to a smoothie with fruit. 

Fuel 10 Protibrick was probably the product we were most excited to try. We love our cereals in our house, so a wheat biscuit which is designed to boost your protein is something we will enjoy on a Morning - they are really tasty and filling.

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