What I have been loving at the moment...

 I feel like the last few months have been pretty interesting for me beauty-wise. I always loved beauty but the past few months, I have been really finding products that suit me, my skin type and products that work for me. In this post, I am going to be giving you a run-down of a few of my favourites including one miscellaneous product thrown in for good measure.. a candle!

Lush Sleepy Body Lotion: I love this little pot! I love lavender and this body lotion is the perfect scent of lavender. It's not too sweet but sweet enough. Perfect for putting on after you've had a hectic day, got out of the shower and put on your fav night wear. It's definitely lush (excuse the pun!)

Urban Decay All-Nighter: I have got the travel size of this spray as I had never tried it before despite hearing countless good reviews and it definitely does live up to its hype - I will be buying the full size when this runs out! It does exactly what it supposed to amazingly - keeps my make-up on all day (or night!)

Revolution Foundation Stick: This was a new release when I first tried it and I love it. I have a shade a bit too dark for me but once blended that small error is unnoticeable and is wearable. Its long lasting and definitely gives full coverage. I have normal/combination skin so this type of foundation is perfect for my skin type. Will definitely be repurchasing.

Maybelline Face Studio Primer: This stuff is amazing! Does exactly what it says on the packaging - minimizes and blurs pores. I use this under my foundation and I also find it helps my foundation last longer too which is fab! Love Love Love!


Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: Despite being 24 (25 in July) my skin stills plays up and presents me with a little spot, or two, very occasionally. This drying lotion helps dry my spot up and it is gone within a day or two (or at least is reduced). I was recommended this and I really like it. Would definitely consider using other Mario Badescu products in the future. I want to try their facial toning mist.

LAB Lemon Vanilla Candle: I loveee this candle (and candles in general!). This one by LAB has a lovely sweet scent - Lemon, Vanilla with a hint of Coconut. Its very refreshing! and I am 100% repurchasing in the future!

Have you tried any of these products?
Also let me know in the comments below what you've been loving recently. Style wise, beauty, skincare or miscellaneous!

Lauren x

My Pamper Evening Essentials

Everyone needs a pamper evening every now and again. I usually have one when I'm feeling a little stressed out or when I want a little 'me time'. I love to just relax and have an hour or two to just unwind and relax.

Skincare

Skincare is very important part of my everyday routine but if I have a little extra time or feel like my skin needs a little TLC then instead of just the normal facial cleaner followed by moisturizer, I tend to add a face scrub and face mask to my routine. My favourite face scrub at the moment is the Yes To Tomatoes Combination Skin Scrub which is light scrub which a subtle sweet fragrance. I always take my make-up off at the end of the day (or sometimes when I get home if I know I am not going out again) and my favourite facial wipes are of course the Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Wipes. I have used them for years and feel that are the best ones as they are great for sensitive skin and are amazing at taking off even waterproof mascara!

Bath

A lovely bath is always a good way to relax and adding a bath bomb is great for a pamper evening. The ones from Lush are amazing (as everyone knows!) I got given this one as a gift for Christmas from my sister and its the Christmas Pudding one which was obviously part of their festive collection. I cannot wait to use it! My favourite body wash is the shower butter from Soap and Glory. Its very much the same consistency as a body lotion but is used a wash. Like every other product by Soap and Glory - this is amazing! After I use the Smoothie Star Bodycream - also by Soap and Glory and equally as amazing.

Music, Magazines and Books (and YouTubers)

After (and during) my evening I usually sit down with either a good book/magazine or sit down and catch up on some of my favourite YouTubers! My current favourite book is Girl Online by Zoe Sugg (AKA Zoella). This book is a great read, I am about half way through and I am really enjoying it - I wont give away any spoilers so far in case anyone is reading it. My favourite magazines include Vogue, InStyle, Look and Heat. For YouTubers, my favourites are Zoella, Tanya Burr, Niomi Smart. Lily Melrose, SacconeJolys, Anna Saccone and Suzie from Hello October!

Other Essentials

Candle - My current favourite is Yankee Candle's Clean Cotton which is a lovely fresh scent.
Cosy Pyjamas
Lip Scrub/Vaseline - Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
Nail Varnish

What are your pamper evening essentials?

Lauren x

Soap & Glory The Next Big Thing Set

Hands up of you love soap and glory products? *hand up* - yep me too and when I saw they were going to have an offer at Boots for this entire set for £29 (usually £60*), it went straight on my Christmas list and on Christmas morning it was one of the presents I found under the tree and I was very happy! 

It includes 10 full size products available in two different limited edition boxes designed by Hattie Stewart - a London based fashion doodler! 

Products include:

ORANGEASM™ – BODY WASH 500ml
HAND DREAM – SUPER CREAM 100ml
BUTTER YOURSELF™ – MOISTURE LOTION 500ml
THICK & FAST™ – SUPER VOLUME MASCARA 10ml
SUGAR CRUSH™ – BODY SCRUB 300ml
SEXY MOTHER PUCKER™ LIPGLOSS LIP LACQUER in Charm Offensive 7ml
WHIPPED CLEAN™ – SHOWER BUTTER 250ml
THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER™ – BODY BUTTER 300ml
OFF YOUR FACE™ – 3 IN 1 DAILY PURIFYING CLOTHS 
HEEL GENIUS™ – FOOT CREAM 125ml
PLUS A PINK DRAWSTRING BAG

I think it was such a lovely gift especially for someone who loves soap and glory! I have never tried any of the products that are available in the box so I'm looking forward to trying everything inside! It was an offer which was on for one week only but I have still seen some in the past few days since Christmas so make sure you check your local Boots (or maybe online!) before they are completely gone!

Also I hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Did you find The Next Big Thing under your tree or did you pick one up as a gift for someone or yourself?

Lauren x