It's been just over a month since I wrote my initial thoughts on the Antipodes Skincare that I was kindly sent for review. This is more of an updated post as I think in all honesty, many products can give an initial impression...good or otherwise and with continued use, opinions can change. Also an initial … Continue reading Antipodes Skincare Review
Half way through November and a week until my Birthday and I realise I haven't posted my October Empties! Time really does fly! So, before we reach the end of this month ... let's see what I used up in October! La Roche Posay -Serozinc This will have featured on the blog a few times … Continue reading October Empties
'MOA create natural skincare products, made in England, inspired by old herbal folklore and with a sprinkling of magic!' ... and already I'm sold! The first line from their website says it all! I was given an opportunity to try the Aphrodite Oil by Magic Organic Apothecary by a lovely local to … Continue reading Magic Organic Apothecary
In April this year I was kindly gifted some skincare products by Antipodes which you can read all about here ... Antipodes – innovative, organic skincare. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to receive another set of products to review which I thought I would detail in a first impressions post, followed by a … Continue reading Antipodes Skincare – Initial Impressions
I have used acids in my routine for a couple of years now, be it on a daily basis with a lower percentage Glycolic or Mandelic or a weekly blast with a mixed acid or higher percentage Glycolic. This post is looking at Glycolic Acid, what it is, what it does and the two main … Continue reading Glycolic Acid … Pixi & The Ordinary
Moisturisers are one thing I always used to avoid in my skincare 'routine' ... I say 'routine' lightly because I didn't really do much with my skin except wash my face! In the evening I would remove my makeup and that was about it! Funnily enough, now if someone says that's all they do to … Continue reading Clinique Moisture Surge – A Review
As you probably already know if you've followed my blog for a while, I try various skincare products and sometimes there are stand-out items that I have to shout about...this is one of them! Formula Absolute Sleep Cream The Formula Absolute Sleep Cream from Marks & Spencer has become a staple in my routine. Since trying … Continue reading Formula Absolute Sleep Cream – A Review
Serums are one part of my skincare that I seem to chop and change the most. Cleansers...I have a handful of favourite ones and I generally use the same moisturiser but serums are a bit of a weakness of mine and I try various ones. I tend to rotate serums so as much as I … Continue reading Clarins Double Serum – A Review
Admit it, if you're anything like me, you have that draw or box full of 'spare' skincare or makeup products...you know, the ones you buy when they're on offer or get more of just because they're on a 3 for 2 deal?? What probably isn't considered by the majority of us is that many of … Continue reading Beauty ‘Expiry’ and ‘PAO’ dates…do you know the difference?
Well, that month flew by! I seem to say it on all of these 'Empties' posts, possibly because I'm looking back at another month and thinking of all the things that have happened! During May I danced at a regional competition and ended up being the only person on the floor in my Over 35 … Continue reading May Empties
Beauty and the Ballroom 