Top Three | Hydrating Face Masks

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. Today I have another instalment of my new Top Three, this time my favourite hydrating face masks. My skintype is normal to dehydrated, with a couple of dry patches during the colder months. So hydrating facemasks are absolutely essential for my skincare routine! You don’t need to have dehydrated skin to benefit from this type of face mask, in fact I believe that everyone should have at least one in their routine for A/W time OR for using after an intense clay mask, which can be very stripping. Sometimes when my skin is feeling extra dehydrated I’ll leave one of these on over-night and wake up with soft, plump and supple skin. So in no particular order, lets get started...



1. Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask | £22 | 75ml
This mask got so much hype on the blogosphere that when it was on special offer, I had to pick it up and I have not been left disappointed. Filled with one of my favourite skincare ingredients manuka honey it works to hydrate my skin but it also cleanses it too. The mask feels glorious on the skin and has a lovely vanilla infused scent. I turn to this mask when my skin feels kinda crusty, y’know? That’s not a very nice word but it sums up when I need it the most - dry patches, extra dehydration and tightness from the central heating. This mask does a wonderful job of restoring my skin and it does calm blemishes down too. It is rather pricey, so I would probably only repurchase it if I found it on sale again...it’s one of those lovely to use masks but there are cheaper alternatives available!


2. Super Facialist by Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Intense Moisture Mask | £10 | 125ml
This is a white mask with a creamy texture that sinks effortlessly into the skin. I’m not the biggest fan of the scent, which is quite chemically despite having under tones of rose, but aside from that it does what it says on the bottle. It contains Vitamin E as well as ‘smoothing marshmallow extract’ which both help to hydrate the skin and keep it plump. This was actually the first hydrating mask I used and I remember being so happy to see my skin glowing and feeling super soft when I rinsed this off. As the smell isn’t my favourite I don’t tend to leave this one in particular over night, but if you need to choose another item for a 3for2 deal then do pick this for a boost of hydration!


3. Superdrug Vitamin E Moisture Mask | £2.59 | 75ml
Yes. You read that price right, it is insane that this mask is so affordable and it really is a steal. It has a slightly less thicker texture than the Una Brennan one and it sinks into the skin easily, whilst providing lots of moisture. My skin drinks this stuff up and I love applying a generous layer overnight because when I wash it off in the morning my skin is back to a normal state, no tightness or dryness and because of this makeup applies so much better! I’m not kidding when I say that around this time of the year I will slather this on at least twice a week and it helps so so much.  The key ingredients in this mask are grape-seed oil and Vitamin E, which work fantastically well and it’s the one mask from the three that I would repurchase in a heartbeat, both pricewise and for its effectiveness!

Have you tried any of these masks? Which is your favourite hydrating one?

Thank-you for reading ♥

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Top Three | Hydrating Face Masks

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. Today I have another instalment of my new Top Three, this time my favourite hydrating face masks. My skintype is normal to dehydrated, with a couple of dry patches during the colder months. So hydrating facemasks are absolutely essential for my skincare routine! You don’t need to have dehydrated skin to benefit from this type of face mask, in fact I believe that everyone should have at least one in their routine for A/W time OR for using after an intense clay mask, which can be very stripping. Sometimes when my skin is feeling extra dehydrated I’ll leave one of these on over-night and wake up with soft, plump and supple skin. So in no particular order, lets get started...

Central Heating Repellent!

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all well and enjoying the holiday period. Today I wanted to share two products that have really helped me to repel the effects of central heating on my skin. Now don’t get me wrong, having radiators is a huge blessing, and I always think about the poor souls who have nothing but a thin blanket to keep themselves warm in the harsh winters. Something we probably take for granted most days.

However heating can be pretty damaging to the skin, especially if your skin type is normal/dry. Personally I have found itchiness, irrtated skin and general discomfort of my face and hands. My feet actually seem ok because they’re normally wrapped up in my favourite slipper socks, but you can’t really wrap up your delicate face and hands so it’s important that we take the steps to give our skin a helping hand, and here are two of my absolute favourites.

1. Superdrug Vitamin E - Moisture Mask  | 75ml | £2.59 | Link

This is a super budget friendly mask, but don’t judge skincare by it’s price-tag. This mask provides instant relief to my skin when it feels really tight and needs a lot of quenching. Vitamin E is the key element here, combined with grapeseed oil and at least once a week in this season, I have been massaging this into my skin and leaving it on for around 15-20 minutes. I know some people actually leave this overnight and I have no doubt that it works really well. Personally I see the amazing impacts it has after a relaxing 20 minutes, my skin feels plump, hydrated and happy! I really couldn’t ask for more from a facemask when my skin is in need of some TLC, it’s worth twice it’s price and more to me!

2. Soap and Glory Hand Food | 250ml | £7  | Link

I picked this up last winter and it has not moved from my desk since then! This hand cream smells delightful, is rich and creamy, yet sinks into the skin effortlessly and pretty much non-greasy. It’s packed full of shea butter which is very well known for its moisturising properties and helps the cream to melt into the skin. It also contains sweet almond oil which is probably my ‘oil’ of the year, since I discovered it through HudaBeauty! I adore this hand cream, sure it’s scent isn’t the most mature or sophisticated but I’m not one for those anyway. It keeps the hands soft for ages - again what more could  ask for?  It’s there for me throughout long sleepless nights of essay writing, straight out of the shower and as soon as I get home from a cold blustery day and my hands need some TLC. But most of all, it really does remove the tight feeling of exposure to central heating, yes I’ll repurchase this over and over ^_^

Although as you can see a little goes a long way! I bet I’ll have this bottle till expiration, such good value for money.

What are your winter skincare staples?

Thank-you for reading ♥

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Central Heating Repellent!

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all well and enjoying the holiday period. Today I wanted to share two products that have really helped me to repel the effects of central heating on my skin. Now don’t get me wrong, having radiators is a huge blessing, and I always think about the poor souls who have nothing but a thin blanket to keep themselves warm in the harsh winters. Something we probably take for granted most days.

However heating can be pretty damaging to the skin, especially if your skin type is normal/dry. Personally I have found itchiness, irrtated skin and general discomfort of my face and hands. My feet actually seem ok because they’re normally wrapped up in my favourite slipper socks, but you can’t really wrap up your delicate face and hands so it’s important that we take the steps to give our skin a helping hand, and here are two of my absolute favourites.

Current Night Skincare Routine

Hello ladies! A couple of months back I shared my morning skincare routine (read here), and today I’ll be discussing the items I’ve been using recently at night. As I said before this is the first year I even started a skincare routine, and so I’m switching things up pretty often. This is why every now and again I’ll be sharing the items I’m using ^_^

I also want to mention that skincare is SO important. A lot more so than you may realise at first, but without a good bareskin base it’s hard to achieve an even finish with makeup on top. The best way to address what YOU need for your skin is to think about the issues your skin has, is it blemish prone? Oily? Dry? Dehydrated?

Personally my skin was normal/dry and sits now more on normal because I’ve consistently been using moisturising products, oils and just generally taking care of my skin! I also have uneven pigmentation and very dark circles. Aside from that I have been blessed with fairly decent skin so do keep that in mind, what works for me may/may not work for you.

A few weeks ago I picked up this adorable cake stand from Sainsburys. It was on sale and I’ve been obsessed with the whole heart theme recently, so I knew it would be perfect for my dressing table! I like to keep all my little current skincare bits and bobs on here, not only are they all in one place and easily accessible,  but they match the heart shaped bowls that keep my current rotation all together. Of course I can’t keep EVERYTHING on here, like the larger bottles, but it works well for pots and tubes. (Also they’re generally lying down, contrary to this photo haha).

For under my eyes I have been using 100% sweet almond oil, which I discussed in a post recently. I have heard that this specific oil is good for dark circles, and with continuous use over the past month I have noticed a slight reduction! However I’m not making any wild claims, I have trouble sleeping often and so my dark circles are pretty much a never ending battle...we shall see if there are any differences in a few months!

If you’ve ever read up about the benefits of Olive oil you will know that it has a tonne of uses and SAO is just as awesome. So much so that I have been using a few drops of this as replacement over moisturiser for the night time, just lightly patting it into my cheeks and forehead. I have normal/dry skin and since using this instead of a moisturiser I have been waking up with plump, hydrated skin. I would also happily use this as a cleanser too, because its 100% natural and super nourishing! I can’t say enough good things about the OCM, but do be sure to research a little into it as it has changed people’s skin for the better (and saves a heap of money too).

Around my mouth/upper lip area I have some colouration/uneven pigmentation. I think is pretty natural, however I also have a hunch that my skin was coloured for a long while by using a facial bleach D: Before I started threading the upper-lip area, I used to bleach it and lets just say facial or not, that stuff can be very strong! I’m not sure if I applied it for too long or perhaps too often, but I do think it left lasting pigment.

The only thing I could think of, that targets uneven skin tone which I could think of was Bio-Oil. Now I know that this is great for stretch marks, and it’s probably not the most gentle oil to apply to facial skin because I hear it contains mineral oil. However I have just been applying two drops every night, directly over the upper lip/mouth area on my face and much to my delight the results have been amazing! I would say it’s faded by 85% which really blew me away. This was such a ground-breaking product for me because it means I have less concealing to do and I can get away with one layer of my base too.

For blemishes and redness I took a chance with Superdrug deep action anti-blemish gel and because it was so cheap, to be quite honest I didn’t have high hopes. However it has reduced the redness around my nose slightly, and it’s also somehow calmed down spots/red areas. For such a small price tag, this 15ml tube is pretty awesome!

A very recent addition to my night routine is this Pearl Drops Beauty Sleep Overnight Serum  which I bought on a whim. I will report back if there is any noticeable difference, and indeed if I even remember to use it regularly! It’s pretty self explanatory but y’know a gel for the teeth to whiten them, a must attempt for tea lover.

For lips recently I’ve just been using my classic carmex moisturising lip balm which I got in a glossy box. I think its a decent lip balm, with a slight tingling sensation, a thin consistency but still managing to add moisture. I don’t feel like its the best for overnight, as I don’t wake up with super soft lips and all in all I still prefer my blistex to this, but like I said it does the job!

And that is it for my night-time routine! I am currently using up my makeup removers from The Body Shop and Garnier, both brands I will not be purchasing from again because they both support Israel’s war crimes (or are unfortunately owned by a super brand that does). I know this is a bit of a random selection but these are what have been working well for me lately.

Have you been tried any of these? and also do you use any oils in your night time routine?

Thanks for reading!

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Current Night Skincare Routine

Hello ladies! A couple of months back I shared my morning skincare routine (read here), and today I’ll be discussing the items I’ve been using recently at night. As I said before this is the first year I even started a skincare routine, and so I’m switching things up pretty often. This is why every now and again I’ll be sharing the items I’m using ^_^

I also want to mention that skincare is SO important. A lot more so than you may realise at first, but without a good bareskin base it’s hard to achieve an even finish with makeup on top. The best way to address what YOU need for your skin is to think about the issues your skin has, is it blemish prone? Oily? Dry? Dehydrated?

Personally my skin was normal/dry and sits now more on normal because I’ve consistently been using moisturising products, oils and just generally taking care of my skin! I also have uneven pigmentation and very dark circles. Aside from that I have been blessed with fairly decent skin so do keep that in mind, what works for me may/may not work for you.

Review | Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser

Hi Guys!

I've been really busy today, since finding out I've got a place in Uni I've had to sort out a new student bank account, work out ways and prices to commute and next on my list is..well getting the reading list sorted out! I also have a wedding to attend tomorrow which I'm super excited about as I’ve not been to one in two years and I love an excuse to dress up and see family as much as the next girl ^_^

Today I’m going to be reviewing a skincare product from the Superdrug range (I was able to test this out thanks to my lovely auntie) The Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser - link

Now everyone knows how important it is to remove your makeup at the end of the day, to keep the pores clear and keep skin looking at its best..but it’s not always something we look forwards too! There are a range of ways to remove za makeups (ok no more strange accents I promise) including facial wipes, foaming cleansers, bioderma and this method using a ‘hot cloth’. I think this first exploded into the beauty world through the now infamous Liz Earle’s H.C.C. My aunties and mum are all big fans of this as are many other YouTubers and bloggers! It’s a fantastic product, but the price range isn’t the most affordable for someone on a budget.

Which is where this nifty product comes in! Available online and instore, this is a superdrug own branded hot cloth cleanser. You get 200ml of the good stuff and a Muslin Cloth that is easily washed too.

It’s USP is that it is rich in Vitamin E (very moisturising, has some protection against UV rays though it cannot be classed as a sunscreen and it’s also known to heal wounds and fight against aging YAY VITAMIN E!!)

The concept of a hot cloth cleanse is you squeeze out some of the cleanser and rub it into your skin. Then run the muslin cloth under hot (but not overly hot/boiling) water and gently wipe the cleanser and all that makeup off. The benefits of hot cloth cleansing is it removes ALL the makeup, not like when you use a facial wipe or even a cotton pad because your skin can be left tacky and it doesn't always have that FRESH feel..ya feel me?! 

Putting moisturiser on straight after doing a hot cloth cleanse was the BEST feeling ever, and I'm definitely going to treat my skin right and do this more often!

I love the price point of this (usually £6, currently a fiver) and the amount you get too. It is a drugstore brand so it’s not going to have ingredients as awesome as the more expensive ones, but it does the job very well and it great value for money. I would highly recommend this to everyone, budget or not as it really is a great cleanser. Also scent wise (when I COULD actually smell it) it smelt lovely, not too strong and not at all artificial, so I'm sure it would be awesome for sensitive skins as well as normal-dry.

Have you tried any hot cloth cleansers? What do you like to use to take off your makeup? I’d love to know ^_^

Review | Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser