Review | St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan

St. Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan* | £4.99 | LINK

Hello lovelies, I hope you're all having a great start to your weekend! Now that we roll into the Summer months, it's always essential to keep some fake tan at arm's reach - especially if you live in the UK where the sun's appearance isn't very frequent! I've been a fan of St Moriz's fake tans for a long time and I always have a bottle of their instant spray tan stashed in my drawers. I was recently sent their latest release called the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan which is an instant wash off tan. I've only tried a couple of these kinds of fake tans in my life as I've always prefer using the spray on versions, but I was very interested in seeing how well this new product works and whether it gave me a gorgeous glowing tan!

The new St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is a fake tan that works by giving your skin an instant hint of colour that can be easily washed off later on with soap and water. It also contains tiny bits of golden shimmer than add a beautiful sheen to the skin and can actually be used in helping contour the body and giving it a 3D effect! St Moriz have put together a little how-to guide on how to achieve a 3D/ contouring effect using the Instant Shimmer Tan plus their Instant Tanning Mousse which you can read here.

The St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is designed to give your skin immediate colour so the product does come out an extremely dark brown shade. Now, for people like me who are fairly pale this can be quite daunting as you do worry that the colour won't blend out properly and you'll be left looking rather silly! However the formula of this instant shimmer tan is very light so it blends into the skin beautifully and turns into a gorgeous light coloured tan that I think will suit a lot of skin tones. I was hoping that this instant tan would be slightly darker but it is nice to use on days where you want a bit of "pick me up" colour added to your skin. However, because it is such a light coloured tan I do think that it will be perfect for those who have very light skin and are worried about using fake tan as some can be too dark for them.

As for the shimmer side of things, I was pleasantly surprised as to how fine the shimmer was and that it didn't make me look like a disco ball! It actually offered a lovely glow to my skin that wasn't too noticeable yet still made my skin look healthy and sun kissed. I also like that this fake tan doesn't have a very strong scent and once it's applied to the skin you can hardly smell it at all!

When it comes to applying the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan I find the best way is to use a standard fake tan mitt to achieve an even and streak-free result. I apply a fair amount of product on to the mitt and then blend it into my skin in circular motions (I find it's best to work from your legs up so that you don't form any crease marks on your belly!). It literally takes about 5 to 10 minutes to apply the fake tan to my body and I find it dries so quickly that I can get dressed just a few minutes after! Once dry it leaves a beautiful looking tan on my skin that's really natural looking and most importantly doesn't transfer on to my clothes throughout the day. The colour of this instant tan does last me most of the day but I do find the shimmer wears off after a few hours which is a problem if you're mainly using this product for contouring and highlighting. However it does leave your skin look healthy and tanned all day long which is what I personally look for in my fake tan!

Overall the St Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan is a great product to use this Summer. It gives the skin a lovely light tan and a slight sheen that makes your skin look gorgeous! For me, I think this looks best when applied over another fake tan as it intensifies the colour and gives your skin that lovely glow. But if you're a beginner to fake tan or have very pale skin, I think this would be the perfect product for you to try as it isn't too dark and can be easily washed off if you make any mistakes!

Have you tried the St. Moriz Instant Shimmer Tan?

What's your favourite instant tanner?

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Daily Favourites | Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | £4.99 | LINK

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week! I thought I would start a new little series on my blog called "Daily Favourites" which is where I basically review beauty products that I use everyday no matter what I'm doing. As I use these products on a daily basis, I can review them for you in depth and give you guys a proper review of how they work for me in the long term. There are a range of products from skin care to hair care and even body products I use everyday, so I'm hoping this will be a fun little series for you all to read!

To start off the series I thought I would finally share my thoughts and opinions on one of the biggest products in the beauty market right now - micellar water! Micellar water is a product that can cleanse, soothe and tone then skin as well as remove makeup - so is a great multi purpose product. Having previously used the L'Oreal version I decided to pick up the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water as it seemed much better value for money. For £4.99 you get a huge 400ml bottle (the L'oreal version is just 200ml) that is meant to last for up to 200 uses. I love how simple, fresh and clean the packaging is of the Garnier micellar water and it definitely looks as though it will cleanse my skin well. I also think the little pink touches of the lid and writing make it just that bit more pretty amongst my other skin care products!

 The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water literally has a water like consistency and is designed to be poured onto a cotton pad and wiped across the skin to remove your makeup. It's perfect for sensitive skin and can be used across your eyes and lips without causing any irritation! I have quite sensitive eyes (and skin in general) but for me this just feels like wiping water across them as it's so gentle and soothing!

I use this micellar water in 2 different ways and the first is to simply remove my makeup at night. I pour a fair amount of micellar water on to a large cotton pad and simply wipe away my makeup. The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water dissolves away the makeup in seconds leaving me with clean, fresh and hydrated skin. The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water has a very delicate and fresh scent which is pretty much undetectable once on the skin which is lovely for those of us who are quite sensitive. I love that this micellar water doesn't dry my skin out or make it tight as I do suffer with fairly dry skin and I have used makeup removers before that have done this! Once I've removed all of my makeup (including my eye makeup) I will then cleanse my skin again with my Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean cleanser to remove any last traces of makeup.

Once I've doubled cleansed my face I will then take a smaller cotton pad and carry out the second way I use this micellar water, which is as a toner in the morning and at night. As the Garnier micellar water has such soothing and hydrating properties, I find that it works really well as a toner as it removes those last bits of stubborn makeup plus removes any of my Peaches & Clean cleanser that may have been left behind! I find that doing this extra step leaves my skin feeling so soft, clean and fresh! I always recommend people to add a toner into their skin care routine and as the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water can double up as your makeup remover and a toner, then there's no excuse not to!

Overall this is a wonderful product to add to your skin care routine. I find that the Garnier micellar water works so much better than facial wipes as it leaves your skin clear and hydrated! It's also great it's designed for sensitive skins as it's always a nightmare trying to find new skin care than doesn't break me out and I'm please to say this has actually improved the overall condition of my skin! This will definitely be a product I will keep on repurchasing in the future as it works so well for me.

What is your favourite makeup remover?

Have you tried the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water before?

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My Hair Saviours

Aussie Hair Care

I love the summer time, it's filled with fun memories with friends, trips to the beach, holidays and just generally having lots of fun! But along side this, warmer weather also means humidity and for people like me with fine, curly hair this just equals massive problems! After trialing so many shampoos and conditioners, nothing could seem to tame my unruly locks and keep fly-aways at bay. After reading some reviews online, I decided that it was worth a shot to try out some products from the much loved brand Aussie. These are by no means new additions to their line but I just wanted to find a hair care system that would pack a tonne of moisture back into my hair! I opted to try out their Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner plus, for an added boost of hydration, their 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner.

The Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner both contain macadamia nut oil which is a well known ingredient that packs lots of moisture back into dry and damaged hair. For me this helps to smooth down my frizzy hair and make my curls a lot more defined than normal. I've also noticed that my hair is a lot shinier after using the Miracle Moist products which makes my hair look so much healthier than it used to! As well as leaving my hair looking and feeling great, Aussie shampoos and conditioners also leave your hair smelling gorgeous and with the Miracle Moist line that's no exception! I find that these two products leave my hair smelling fresh and really clean and I love that the scent is still noticeable once my hair is dry. I absolutely love using these 2 products and I think that they would suit anyone with dry or damaged hair as they're so nourishing and moisturising!

As I really want to smooth my hair down and make it as sleek as possible, I also use a small amount of the 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner over the top of the Miracle Moist Conditioner. This deep conditioner is infused with Australian mint balm which helps smooth down rough cuticles (this is what would cause your frizzy, dry hair) and repair split ends. As I use heat on my hair quite a lot, this deep conditioner is a welcomed treat on my hair as it leaves it feeling so soft and nourished! I also love the sweet fresh scent of the mint balm of this conditioner and it ties in well with the smell of the Miracle Moist products! After leaving this deep conditioner on my hair for 1 to 2 minutes, my hair always feel absolutely amazing and as if it's been brought back to life! If you're looking for a deep conditioner/ mask to add to your hair care routine, I highly recommend you trying out this one!

After using these Aussie products for a good 2 months now, I can definitely notice that my hair is so much healthier and feels like it's in a much better condition. These 3 little wonders will be a staple in my summer time hair care routine as they've finally resolved my annoying hair problems. Thank you Aussie!

What are your hair care saviours?

Have you tried anything from Aussie before?

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Review | Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquer

 Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine Lacquer in Riot* | £7.00

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely start to your week! I would first like to apologise for being so inconsistent with my blogging recently. As I near the end of college, I've been really busy and slightly stressed with the amount of work I need to get through! This has meant that on my days off I'd much rather relax and have some "me time" so blogging has taken a back seat for a while. As a firm believer of "quality over quantity", I would much rather publish one post every few weeks that I'm happy with rather than lots of lower quality posts just for the sake of it! I'm sure than once I've finished my college course I will be able to create lots more of these higher quality blog posts and in no time I'll be back into the swing of things again - watch this space!

For today's post I really wanted to share this gorgeous new lip product that has been recently added to my collection. As a huge lover of Soap & Glory's makeup products, I was super excited to try out their Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquer in Riot, a beautiful pillar box red. I don't own very many lip lacquers (I tend to sway towards the good old lipstick) so I was very keen to see how this product worked for me.

As I said, the shade I received from the lovely girls at Soap & Glory was Riot which is a true rich glossy red. I absolutely love red shades as I find they compliment my fair skin and dark hair very well. These lip lacquers come in a simple lip gloss like tube which makes them very small and compact to pop into your makeup bag. What's special about these lip lacquers is the application wand that has a wide sponge tip which allows for you to apply lots of product in one go. As the applicator is also quite thin and flexible, it allows you to get into the corners of your lips very easily which makes the whole application process super quick and simple!

The formula of the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquers is definitely very different to your everyday lip gloss. It's much thicker and packs on a tonne of colour in one sweep! At first I found that the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquer was quite stringy when you pulled the applicator out of the tube and this worried me that it would be far too thick to sit comfortably on my lips. However, as you only need a tiny amount of this product to create a fully opaque lip (you literally need to wipe all of the excess product off the applicator), the stringy-ness disappeared and I was left with a smooth product to apply to my lips. Once on, this lip lacquer didn't dry out my lips at all and this is probably due to its ultra-moisturising properties!

As you can see from the swatches, the Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Lacquers offer a super glossy opaque finish, almost as if you were wearing a lipstick and gloss combo! This lip lacquer feels really comfortable on my lips and keeps them feeling hydrated the whole time that it on them. I find that Riot will last on my lips for around 4 to 6 hours before it starts to fade, so the wear time is really good! Also, I find that these lip lacquers have a very subtle yet pleasant smell which is completely unnoticeable once on the lips. I love how this shade looks on me and I think it's the perfect colour to wear on a glamorous night out with the girls! I would definitely try and pick up a more nude shade so that I can start to wear these lacquers on a more day-to-day basis.

Overall I think the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Shine Lacquers are a great makeup item to have in your collection. I haven't tried many lip lacquers but I'm seriously impressed with the quality of these ones! I will definitely be picking up some more shades to add to my collection, Watchamacoral sounds like a colour that would be perfect for the summer time!

Have you tried Soap & Glory's Lip Lacquers?

What's your favourite brand of lip lacquers?

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Review | Quick Fix Facials Calming Clay Mask

Quick Fix Facials Mask | £4.99

As a sufferer of red, sensitive skin I find it quite hard to find a face mask that doesn't irritate or upset my skin. Some everyday masks that many people can use tend to leave my skin very red and sore - not a pretty look! Before Christmas I was looking through some blog posts and I stumbled across a facial skin care line call Quick Fix Facials. They produce a selection of face masks that cover pretty much every skin type at a very affordable price of just £4.99 (plus they're regularly on offer!). Best of all each tube of facial mask is jam-packed with goodness suited to that particular skin type. I decided to try out the Calming Clay Mask which is designed for red and sensitive skin and see if it worked for me!

What first stands out to you about this product is the fun and bright packaging! Each skin type facial comes in its own bright coloured tube which makes it super easy to pick out your desired face mask on the shelf. The Calming Clay Mask comes in an ironic red shade and it really stands out from the rest of my skin care products. Each tube contains around 10 facials worth of product (100ml) which means you're paying around 49p per facial which I think is really good value for money! It's really easy to dispense the product as it comes in a squeezy tube but I do find this sort of packaging quite wasteful as you can easily squeeze out too much product!

The Calming Clay Mask contains a range of benefiting ingredients from: Aloe Vera to help moisturise the skin, Chamomile to soothe and calm and Rose extract to minimise redness. With all of these lovely ingredients it makes this face mask smell absolutely divine! I find it has a mixture of a fresh and floral scent which helps soothe and calm me as it's working its magic on my skin.

The Calming Clay Mask has a lovely thick clay consistency that's really easy to spread across your face. However once you spread it out it does become slightly thinner and I do find you need a fair amount to make the coverage quite thick like the directions suggest.  Once applied you only need to leave these masks on for around 5 to 10 minutes to do their work and then you can simply remove with a damp flannel. Afterwards my skin always looks and feels so much better! The Calming Clay Mask definitely brings down the redness in my cheeks and in any blemishes on my face. It doesn't actually help prevent my skin from getting spots (I believe a different version would be better for this) but it definitely helps soothe and calm the appearance of existing ones! I also find the texture of my skin after using this facial mask is a lot smoother and softer which is a bonus!

Overall I think this is such a lovely face mask, especially as it's so cheap! As it's really gentle on the skin you can include this into your skin care routine as many times as you want, but if you suffer with severe sensitive skin and want to see real benefits from it, I would suggest using it at least once a week! As for me, I like using this whenever my skin looks particularly red as it instantly makes it look so much better!

What are your favourite face masks?

Have you tried any of the Quick Fix Facials before?

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Spring & Summer Fashion Haul

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week! Today I thought I would share with you some fashion pieces I've picked up recently. Every month I seem to go through stages of where I either want to buy lots of beauty products or clothes, and this month it's definitely been clothes and accessories! Now that spring and summer are finally on their way (despite the fact it's currently raining as I type this post) I wanted to update my wardrobe and add some more fun clothes to it! I'm absolutely loving Miss Selfridge at the moment, their prints and style of clothes are so pretty. There's also a selection of things from Topshop and Primark, so I hope you enjoy the haul!

For today's haul, I've tried a different set up in terms of how I've photographed the clothes. I think it's much better for you guys to see how everything hangs instead of me laying them out on the bed and only doing close up shots! However I do think my wooden door is a bit boring, so do let me know in the comments below if you prefer this style of photography or if I should go back to my old style!

Miss Selfridge Black Floral Playsuit | £39.00 | LINK

Miss Selfridge is always my go-to shop for playsuits. They always fit perfectly and there's so many colours and prints to choose from! I picked out this gorgeous pink, blue and yellow floral print one with a cut out detail on the back. I'm planning to wear this on a night out for my boyfriend's birthday and it looks gorgeous paired with a trusty pair of black wedges. I also think it will look really cute dressed down with a denim jacket and some sandals in the summer!

Primark Crochet Detail Playsuit | £7.00

Primark always have a lovely selection of summer time playsuits and dresses. I spotted this little playsuit and thought it was perfect to throw on for a lazy summer's day. I love the crochet detailing on the front and the pattern is so pretty! Again, paired with a denim jacket I think this is such a lovely piece for the spring/ summer time.

Topshop Tile Print Leigh Jeans | £40.00 | LINK

These jeans seem to be a blogger favourite at the moment and I'm completely in love with them. They have a really cute light blue and white tile print that's perfect for the spring time. As I usually go for simple denim jeans, I thought it was time to add a bit more pattern and colour into my wardrobe. I was so surprised at how easy these jeans are to wear and paired with a simple cami they look amazing on a sunny day! Definitely a fashion favourite for the spring time.

Miss Selfridge Knitted Crop Jumper | £29.00 reduced to £15.00 | LINK

I've never really been a huge crop top fan, but the monochrome print on this top really caught my eye amongst the Miss Selfridge sale rail. As I'm trying to expand my wardrobe, I really want to add some pieces that I would love to wear but at the same time are a little bit out of my comfort zone. I think this will great on a night out paired with some disco pants or during the day with a high waisted skater skirt! I can't wait to give this top a go when it warms up a little.

New Look Daisy Strap Swing Cami in Pink & White | £7.99 each | LINK

Now over the next 4 pictures,  my love of cami tops may become very apparent. Camis are great pieces to have in your wardrobe as they can literally be worn with everything! I spotted these really sweet daisy strap camis in New Look and because I love the little floral details so much, I decided to buy them in both colours! I think these will be the perfect tops to keep you cool in summer as they're so light and are a swing/ loose fitting style.

Miss Selfridge Lace Floral Cami | £20.00 | LINK

Sorry if this picture seems a little blurry, for some reason my camera hates taking pictures of black clothes! This print may look very familiar to you, it's pretty much identical to the first playsuit in this haul! When I saw this gorgeous print in cami form I just had to have it. Again this is a great piece that can be paired with anything and the little lace detailing on the chest adds a bit more something to this top instead of it being a plain floral cami.

Oasis Plain Dip Cami | £22.00 | LINK

On to the final cami (I promise!) and this one is a gorgeous loose fitting dipped cami from Oasis. What I love about these camis is that despite them being made from a sheer thin material, it has 2 layers which means you can't see your underwear through it! This cami looks amazing paired with my new Topshop jeans and has become one of my favourite outfits to wear. I also picked this cami up in the black as I thought these 2 colours would be really versatile in my collection.

Topshop Frill Shell Top | £20.00 | LINK

The final top I picked up was this really sweet shell top from Topshop. I loved the little detailed around the neckline, the frills around the sleeves and the cute crochet detailing at the bottom. This is a really summery top and I think it will look lovely paired with some bright coloured shorts! This top is rather sheer which kind of annoys me but I guess this won't be too much of an issue in the warmer months.

Primark Denim Crochet Detail Skirt | £10.00

How cute is this skirt?! I don't think I've worn a denim skirt since I was about 10 but I absolutely fell in love with the little cut out crochet detail along the bottom. This skirt is quite thin and short so will be much more suited to really sunny days where I can throw on one of my camis and a pair of flip flops! A great casual piece to have in your wardrobe and I definitely recommend you trying it on if you spot it!

Primark Black Skater Skirt | £8.00 reduced to £1.00

Despite already owning numerous black skater skirts, I couldn't just leave this £1 bargain sitting on the rail! These skirts come in so handy when creating a simple outfit so it's always nice to have a few in your collection. I really like the fact this one has belt loops so you can always pair a fun bright belt with it to add a pop of colour to your outfit in the summer time.

H&M Pearl Statement Necklace | £9.99

On to jewellery now and over the past few weeks I've picked up some really lovely pieces. I never knew how beautiful the necklaces were in H&M and teamed with a 25% off voucher I picked up a few to add to my collection. This gorgeous pearl necklace is so pretty and add lots of glam to a simple outfit. I'm really impressed with the quality of the H&M necklaces too, whenever I buy a necklace from somewhere the little diamantes always fall out so I'm pleased to say that this gorgeous necklace is still going strong!

Accessorize Daisy Stud Earrings | £3.00

I spotted these really sweet daisy earrings in Accessorize and thought they would be perfect for any occasion. I much prefer wearing stud earrings and I thought these were too pretty to pass up! I love the diamante detailing in the middle as it adds a touch of sparkle to these simple earrings.

Accessorize Daisy Chain Collar Necklace | £10.00 | LINK

This super cute daisy chain necklace has been my favourite jewellery piece to wear recently! It looks so lovely paired with a simple cami or dress and definitely adds a touch of spring to an outfit. It is quite short hence it being a collar necklace, but on the longest length I find it falls perfectly and fits with anything!

H&M Rose Gold Spike Necklace | £6.99

There's something almost mesmerising about rose gold, it's definitely one of my favourite metals to wear! I spotted this gorgeous spike and diamante necklace in H&M and snapped it up straight away. I love how sparkly yet simple it is and as it's quite a small statement necklace, it can be worn with pretty much everything. This is definitely one of my favourite necklaces in my collection.

Oasis Heart Cut Out Earrings | £4.00 reduced to £2.00

Finally, fitting in with the rose gold theme, I picked up these cute heart cut out earrings in the Oasis sale. They're really simple but as I can't resist anything rose gold, I had to have them. Again these are a perfect pair of earrings that you can wear with any outfit!

So this is everything I've picked up recently! I really hope you enjoyed today's haul and have hopefully found some new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Do let me know your thoughts and opinions on the pieces I've bought. Hopefully it will start warming up for good now that it's May and I can wear all of these gorgeous new pieces!

Have you bought any fashion pieces recently?

Leave your links to your latest hauls in the comments below!

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