January 2014: Used, Abused & Reviewed.

Air Wick Colour Change Candle 'White Vanilla Bean': Picked this up in Semi Chem just after Christmas along with the sweetpea scent. They were both under 2 quid and yes the whole colour changing thing is a complete gimmick but the big kid in me enjoyed it. The scent throw isn't as good as more expensive candles but it filled my living room nicely and I love the frosted glass/white candle combo, looks really clean. I cleaned the glass out and now have my liners stored in it.
Repurchase? Yes.

Yankee Candle Medium Jar 'Clean Cotton': I've worked my way through so many Clean Cotton candles and wax tarts. Every home needs a bit of Clean Cotton, smells like freshly washed bed sheets.
Repurchase? Yes, once I get through a few more in my candle stash.

Liz Earle Brow Pencil 'Fair'*: The only brow pencil I use and even though my hair is dark, I use the fair option. I'm wanting to try 'dark' for nights out but worried it will be too red toned. Let me know if you've tried it. Full review here.
Repurchase? Already have.

Orla Kiely Geranium and Myrrh Mini Reed Diffuser and Candle*: I adored this set, it came in a gorgeous gift box (see here) which I'm now using to store wax tarts. They may be small but both lasted a lot longer than I expected and if kept in a small room, the scent fills it in minutes.
Repurchase? Yes, think I want to try the Basil & Mint scent next.

Britney Radiance Perfume: Certain Britney perfumes are my guilty pleasure but this one didn't really do it for me. Not sure why I bought it in the first place, was probably on sale in Boots. It's a bit nothing really and needs topped up constantly.
Repurchase? No.

La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution: Reviewed this and used it up back in 2012 (link) but somehow ended up with another bottle. It doesn't remove mascara instantly with one swipe of a cotton pad but it does remove it more easily than other micellar waters I've tried.
Repurchase? More than likely not, in my opinion it's overpriced. The L'Oreal micellar water is always on a BOGOF offer, I'll stick with that.

La Roche-Posay Toleraine Ultra: Loved this stuff! It's heaven for my sensitive skin but I've worked my way through all the samples I got while in Paris so now it's time to order a tube. Feels quite thick but sits well on the skin, even under make up and doesn't turn my t-zone into an oil slick.
Repurchase? Yes.

Hotel Chocolat Perfume Samples 'Revive' and 'Repose': Not sure how I feel about these. To me 'Repose' smells exactly like a perfume from AVON. Can't remember the name and I'm not sure if it's still available but they're identical and I'm sure the price difference is eye watering. 'Revive' is more my cuppa tea but even it smells similar to perfumes I've tried before.
Repurchase? More than likely not.

If you've tried 'Repose' and know the AVON perfume I'm talking about, let me know. It's driving me maaaad!

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4 Night's Away: Make-Up & Perfume.

I'm going away for 4 nights on the 2nd of December so thought I'd show what has made the cut. First up is make up. Years ago I would take almost every item of make up I owned, I could never decide what to bring with me and surprise surprise, the majority of it never saw the light of day. Now I'm much more sensible and keep my make up to a minimum. I only bring what I know I'll definitely use it and as it's a spa break I more than likely won't want to wear make up anyway. So what made the cut?

Make Up:

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

Garnier Roll-On Anti-Dark Circles

YSL Touche Eclat

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre 'Emerveille'

Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus
Estee Lauder Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara
Nars Blush 'Douceur'

MAC MSF 'Soft & Gentle' (not pictured)

BareMinerals Hydrating Lip Tint 'Juicy'
DIY Tinted Brow Gel
Liz Earle Brow Pencil 'Fair'*

Brushes:

Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Real Techniques Delux Crease Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Perfume:

Stella In Two Peony

I'm all chuffed with myself. I've been quite strict and only packed one of each thing - one blush, one lip product etc. The cases from the Real Techniques collections are so handy for travelling! No more getting the bristles caught in the zip of my make up bag or covered in fluff and whatever else seems to lurk at the bottom of bags. They're so handy to have. Stella In Two Peony has been discontinued, sad times! So now I only use it on special occasions to make it last as long as possible.

Are you a good packer or do you try squeezing the kitchen sink into your make up bag?

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Tag: 10 Products I would Repurchase

I very rarely do tag posts but after seeing this tag on Evelyn's blog I though it'd be a good one to do. Its always nice to see what products people would repurchase. It gives you a good idea of what really works and if its worth splashing the cash on.

Cleanse & Polish*: I've been using C&P for years now. I might try other cleansers from time to time but I'll always have a few tubes in the cupboard. It removes my eye make up better than all make up removers I've tried, never breaks me out, leaves my skin baby soft and I love the scent too! It just works for me and I'll more than likely always use it.

Real Techniques Brushes: The Delux Crease Brush & Buffing Brush are 2 brushes I never want to be without! They're brilliant quality, super soft, dont shed, easy to wash and dry quickly. If you dont already own these, its about time you believed the hype and got yourself to Boots.

YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat: I've got so much love for YSL because of this foundation. I feel like it was made exactly for my skin type, skin tone, everything. I know the packaging isnt whats important but it just looks so luxe and makes me feel special everytime I use it. If I could marry a foundation this would be the one. You can read my full review here (link)

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Emerveille: I dont like anything too fancy when it comes to eyeshadow. I stick to shades that make me look awake and can be worn alone. I'm not going to lie, when I first handed over £23 for a single shadow I left feeling like I'd been mugged. I've slowly but surely gotten over that now and would happly hand over the cash again. The colour is so easy to wear and it lasts all day without creasing. You can see my swatches here (link)

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream: I was always under the impression this would be super greasy because its so thick and moisturisng. I love a good handcream but if its greasy it gets binned. A sample came with a recent Debenhams order and I was sold straight away (take note brands - samples sell products!) Its the thickest handcream I've ever tried but for some reason it just sinks so quickly and improves the look of your hands straight away. I like the scent too, it reminds me of soap. I might be alone here but I love soapy/powdery scents so this is perfect for me.

Liz Earle Brow Pencil in Fair*: Liz is a genius. This is the only brow pencil I've ever been able to use without ending up with red/brown brows. I hope to God its never discontinued or a river will be cried.

Tangle Teezer: If I didnt own this lump of plastic I would be bald by now, honestly. Trying to get a comb through my hair when its wet is like trying to take eyeliner off Kim Kardashian - its not gonna happen.

L'Oreal Color Riche Nail in Opera Ballerina: My all time favourite nail colour. Its quite sheer and needs 3 coats to be opaque but paired with a milky base coat like O.P.I Ridge Filler with only one coat of Opera Ballerina = match made in heaven!

Diesel Loverdose: I'm not usually a fan of Diesel fragrances but theres just something about Loverdose that makes me feel happy. Its more of a winter fragrance but I wear it during the warmer months too. I think its the vanilla I love so much. The scent lasts all day and strangers always ask what I'm wearing.

Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid*: I'll never forget the first time I used this, I woke up the next morning and my lips felt brand new. If I could only use one lip balm/treatment for the rest of my life, this would be it. I love the smell and texture too.

Theres loads of other products I would repurchase (and have numerous times) but these are the 10 that stood out. I tag all of you to do this post. Let me know if you own any of these products and your thoughts on them.

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Review: Liz Earle Brow Pencil & Sharpener

Liz Earle Brow Pencil in Fair £11* | Pencil Sharpener £5*

The 10th of September saw the launch of new make up essentials from Liz Earle. I've been trying out the brow pencil for around a week now. I'll be honest, when I first saw it I thought there was no way this pencil was going to work for me. Its the only pencil I own as I usually find them such a faff - they're usually too soft or too hard and I just cant apply them properly but I've also found EVERY pencil I've tried has too much red in it and just looks ridiculous. I would class my brow colour as dark brown/black so when I saw this shade was fair I was even more certain it wouldnt work.

The texture of the pencil can only be described as perfect, atleast for me. It allows you to define your brows so easily without ever going overboard and is enriched with natural source vitamin E. On me it lasts all day, even if I rub/touch my brows and its water resistant so you dont have to worry about being caught in the rain. I've already said I would describe by brows as dark brown/black yet 'fair' is described as a fair taupe, perfect for light to medium brows. The only reason I can think of for this suiting me is that my brows arent very dense but if you're thinking of placing an order I would definitely advise trying it out in store to make sure you get the correct shade. Theres only two shades available - Fair and Dark.

The pencil sharpener is the perfect brow pencil companion and I love how it looks a bit fancy. :) I'm as impressed as I was with the Healthy Glow Cream Blush and will definitely repurchase the Brow Pencil now that I've found one that works for me.

Liz Earle Brow Pencil & Sharpener available from Liz Earle.Com and Liz Earle stockists.

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