What's New in my Bathroom Cabinet.

I recently bought this almond exfoliant soap from L'Occitane whilst I was in Ireland, which is priced at £4 in the UK. This product is definitely becoming one of my favourite soaps ever. There is nothing bad to say about the product, it is perfect for a simple hand soap or to put in the shower and use all over the body. It has a gorgeous almond scent to it, and is nothing but brilliant for exfoliating. The soap has small almond flakes integrated within the soap which exfoliates the skin softly. I have also found that this product is perfect for using when shaving your legs as it provides a great lather and also exfoliates at the same time leaving your skin irresistibly smooth. I only wish I had bought more now! 

After reading a great review about the Soap and Glory No Clogs Allowed Face Mask by Loulabeth I was very tempted to try the product myself. I have used various other Soap and Glory products but never a face mask by them. When I went to Boots last week the product was also on offer with a third off the normal price at just over £7, so I had to buy it. Although this price may seem a lot the tube is fairly large and seems like the product will last a long time, so is definitely worn the price as you can use the face mask many times. 

One thing I really like about the mask it how it also acts as a gentle exfoliator, so whilst it deeply cleanses your pores it also exfoliates your whole face. What is also great about the product is how you can either leave it on or massage onto your face for a quick few minutes to clean your face, or  t can be applied it for longer and leave on as a warming face mask for 15 minutes. In future I will definitely be trying some of the other face cleaning products from the Soap and Glory range.   

Recently I purchased this Anatomicals Peach Shampoo from ASOS for £3.50. I had always been attracted to the products from Anatomicals, mainly due to the great product packaging. Sadly I was not impressed with the Peach Shampoo, the product says that it leaves your hair feel soft and greatly conditioned however I didn't really feel like it did this. On the other hand, one plus with the product is how amazing it smelt, it really did smell gorgeous and like peach ice tea.  However, I may be persuaded to try some of the other Anatomical products and see how they are, such as the shower gels or conditioners. 

Have you used any of these products? 

My Everyday Makeup Routine.

I thought I would do a post about my everyday make up routine and which products I use. I would say I am pretty comfortable with the products I use everyday for my makeup, I have been using most of the products for months, if not years, and I would thoroughly recommend all the products! I don't tend to use too many make up products, especially not everyday, and I tend to mainly focus on eye make up. 

I start by applying a moisturiser or a primer, and wait for it to settle before applying my foundation. I only use a small amount of foundation and try to create a more natural look. I have a very pale complexion, and lots of freckles, so if I wear a lot of makeup I feel a bit too dolled up or that I am caked in makeup. 

This Maxfactor Colour Adapt foundation is perfect, it has such a smooth light texture and is so easy to apply. What I also love about this product is that I don't need to use a lot each day, nor does it feel like I'm wearing loads of makeup. I used to use a different Maxfactor foundation until they discontinued the product so I had to change to a different one, but I am definitely happy with this foundation and will keep purchasing it in future! 

I then apply the Clinique pore refining solutions, but only if I feel like any blackheads are showing, or if I feel like I need a bit more coverage. 

I apply a small amount of blusher just to provide a rosy glow, and this Revlon highlighting palette is perfect! They also do a different darker colour which is good for those with darker complexions. I have previously reviewed this product on my blog, you can see the review here. 

I then apply mascara to my bottom lashes, and this mascara by Maxfactor (2000 calorie) is definitely one of my all time favourite mascaras and one I wholeheartedly recommend. I've been using the waterproof version at the moment, as I needed a new mascara for my graduation, and I needed one that would stay put all day, this mascara definitely did the job. Another example of how amazing this mascara is; when I travelled to Ireland I applied the mascara at 4 in the morning, had to travel to Ireland, then spent all day walking around a town in Ireland, had a long nap, and then a BBQ, and my mascara was still perfectly on at the end of the day. If thats not a great mascara I don't know what is! However, my one issue with the mascara is that it is so good that sometimes it doesn't want to come off, and requires makeup remover especially for waterproof makeup. But this is also a plus, because I sometimes find that my mascara wears off on my bottom lashes, especially in summer, so this waterproof mascara is perfect. I can't speak highly enough about the Maxfactor mascaras and foundations! 

I then apply my eyeshadows and I tend to use a few of the natural brown tones on my eyelids. This is because I find that brown tones compliment blue eyes. I also find that they are suitable for everyday wear and don't look like I'm wearing too much makeup. I use both the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette and also Bourjois Paris eyeshadow. However I have had this Bourjois eyeshadow for years so I'm not too sure if they still make this colour, but due to the fact that I still use this product everyday and have had it for years surely makes it stand out as an amazing product. 

I then apply the Soap and Glory Supercat liquid eyeliner to the top of my eyelids, creating a slight feline flick. Then using the Thick and Fast Soap and Glory mascara I coat my upper eyelashes with the mascara. I have also previously reviewed this product on my blog, you can view the post here. 

What are the everyday makeup products you would recommend?

Do any of these product feature in your everyday makeup routine? 

Soap and Glory Beauty Review.

I thought I would try to do my first beauty product review, I am yet to do one but I recently purchased some new Soap and Glory products for the first time and thought I would give them a quick review. I have only heard great things about the Soap and Glory beauty products, and have been dying to give them a try for ages. I usually stick to Rimmel or Maxfactor for my eye products, such as liquid eyeliners and mascaras, but this time I thought I would try the Soap and Glory products.

First off I will start with the liquid eyeliner; Supercat liquid eyeliner.

Usually I stick to using Rimmels liquid eyeliner which is a brush and a pot. Whereas the Soap and Glory eyeliner is more like a pen with a fine nib on the end. My usual day time make up look entails of the usual cat flick with the eyeliner and minimal eyeshadow (usually in natural brown tones, which highlight my blue eyes). I tend to find that unless you're careful, the eyeliner from the brush ends up on your eyelashes and causes them to clog when applying mascara afterwards, however with my new Soap and Glory eyeliner pen this has not been found to be the case. The pen allows the eyeliner to effortlessly glide onto the eyelid without clogging up any of the eyelashes, which is always a plus! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who loves their upper eye eyeliner, it really is easy to apply and use. Also, I have found that this product stays put all day and has not smudged at all by the end of the day. Another great part of this product is that whilst it remains put all day, it is also super easy to remove, whether you're using make up wipes or make up removers on cotton wool pads. The Soap and Glory eyeliner when compared to the Rimmel eyeliner is much easier to remove at the end of the day, and stays on all day much better than the Rimmel eyeliner with minimal smudging and flaking away. I will definitely be buying this product again in the future!

The mascara was also a new product for me to use; The Thick and Fast Mascara. 

I usually swear by the Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Mascara; which is also a great product! However I thought I would try something new. I have quite long bottom eye lashes, and this product seemed to accentuate these, which is always great as I feel like it makes my eyes look bigger and more open. The brush is a slightly different shape, wish bristles only really on one side of the brush, so it is more fiddly than other mascara brushes. That being said, the brush really does make the eyelashes look a lot longer and more defined, which is definitely what I wanted in the product. I will keep trying this product, as I usually find that mascaras are great to start off but then quickly end up clogging or becoming less applicable, so hopefully this wont be the case with this mascara, as my usual Maxfactor mascara lasts for ages! Again, this also product seemed to last well all day but came off super easily with either make up wipes or make up removers on cotton wool pads. 

I have tried some other Soap and Glory products, such as the Hand Food and Shower Scrub both products also lived up to their reputations, so I hope to keep trying the different products. I am also hoping to purchase and try one of the powders called "One Heck of a Blot" soon, so I may also do a review for that product too in the future. I also love the design of both these product, the gold packaging of the mascara makes the product really stand out, as well as making it easy to find within my giant makeup bag!    

Hopefully this review wasn't too bad, and then I can do more in future!