Empties #3

I have been collecting all of my empty and used up products of the past few months and just didn't have time to take any photos of them - before I knew it I had a drawer full of empty products and I was snapping these photos of them. Sit back and grab a cuppa - this could be a long one.

Bioderma Sébium Masque

Bioderma Sébium Masque* - £11.42

I've been on the lookout for a fresh and cleansing mask for a while so when I got this Bioderma Sébium Masque* aimed at oily and congested skin, I was rather pleased to say the least. 

Farmaline- Online French Pharmacy

While we have a fair few gems over here in the UK, it must be admitted that nobody does skincare quite like the French. Bioderma, La Roche-Posay, Nuxe, Vichy- the list goes on! We're lucky that these brands are getting easier and easier to source in the UK, particularly if you live in London (John, Bell & Croyden just behind Selfridges!) but for those of you further away, you must take to the Internet. 

Best of 2013: Skincare, Bodycare and Haircare

Welcome back to the second instalment of my Best of 2013 series, where I tell you all of my favourite products of the year. The first post was about makeup (here) and this is about everything else- skincare, bodycare and haircare!

Best Perfume: Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Toilette, this is a beautiful fragrance that works well both during the day and the night, with great lasting power

Best Shampoo: Organix Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo, this shampoo makes my hair feel so soft and helps to tame my unruly hair
Best Conditioner: Elvive Nutri-Gloss Light Shine conditioner, prevents greasiness and prolongs shine, what more could you wish for?
Best Hair Treatment: Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Intensive Mask, it's a great product to restore my hair and make it feel healthier and repaired
Best Styling Product: John Frieda 3 Day Straight spray, I spray this on wet hair and my hair stays straight until my next wash!

Best Body Wash: Palmolive Olive body wash, it's seriously moisturising and smells great, it's a really no-nonsense, no-frills product
Best Body Scrub: Sabon Tropic body scrub, it smells amazing, literally the smell lasts all day, and it sloughs off all the dead skin cells
Best Body Lotion: Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter, this smells lovely and provides instant hydration without feeling uncomfortable, sinking it quite quickly
Best Hand Cream: Elizabeth Arden Intensive Moisturising Hand Treatment, a really intensive moisturiser that does the job without a feeling of greasiness

Best Makeup Remover: Bioderma Sebium H20 Solution, it does a great job as removing waterproof makeup and preventing greasiness
Best Cleanser: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, this smells amazing and feels so luxurious on my face, a definite pick me up
Best Toner: Caudalie Beauty Elixir, again, this smells amazing and feels really refreshing 
Best Serum: Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil, really intensive for overnight moisturisation
Best Day Moisturiser: Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion, it's a lightweight moisturiser that makes a great base for makeup
Best Evening Moisturiser: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel, it's not a thick and weighty moisturiser, but it still does the job without any discomfort
Best Eye Cream: Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream, this is a very thick and intensive eye cream providing some serious moisture
Best Face Mask: Origins Clear Improvement mask, this is great for sorting out any pesky blemishes and generally for clearing up a bad breakout
Best Spot Treatment: Freederm Gel, this can literally do miracles overnight, making an angry inflamed spot much less noticeable

That wraps up my favourites of 2013, what a long way I've come since my 2012 days of black eyeliner, mascara and power, with the only skincare routine being makeup remover wipes and an occasional face scrub!

Battle of the Biodermas

 Possibly the most hyped up make-up remover in the history of YouTube and beauty blogs, Bioderma has created a name for itself in the beauty world. I have tried two of the Bioderma micellar waters- Sensibio and Sebium, both of which I use for different things.

August Favourites

 This month I've battled the 40+ degree weather of Italy and had some really incredible experiences, so you could say it's been a pretty great month! I have a few products that I have been using through all of this month. 

HOLIDAY PACKING: The Toiletries

This will be the first of a three part series titled 'Holiday Packing' (exciting, I know) where I share my tips for packing, both carry-on and luggage items. 

May Favourites

While a bit late, May is over so that means...May favourites! The following are all of the products that have been my saviours this month, during the stressful exam period, and even when I've had little breaks..
So, without further ado, here are my favourites!

Skincare Routine

This is the run down of what I do to my skin, morning and night, in order to keep it looking- and feeling- as good as possible!