I can't believe its already MAY! What have I been doing?! God knows, but I haven't posted on here since February, and that's the longest break I've had from blogging in four years. Its been good to clear my head, focus on what's important, and really have some me time, which if you saw my post New Year More Me, I'm really doing well at - aha, slightly selfish I know! I've been spending a lot of time focusing on my career, where I want to go, changing up my diet, and experimenting with what works best for me in the gym and exercise wise - I'll get into that in another post. But, I have been doing quite a bit with my skincare routine and my best beauty bits. Here goes...
SO... VERSO. What can I say about this gem? Yes, an absolute beaut of a brand that I stumbled across due to work. Pricey stuff... but worth it! The Hydration Serum, whether used before work or before bed works wonders. I have very sensitive skin that is pretty bipolar in that some days it can be a dewy dream, and others dry as a desert. I usually use this serum before bed and the next day my skin is looking fab and fresh, although, on the off-occasion that I wake up with a dry forehead or nose, two drops of this sorts me right out and brightens up my whole complexion. Now for the Reviving Eye Mask. can't say a bad word about it apart from that its so good I kind of want to use it every night so I can get rid of my dark circles and bags every day. The Retinol element must be what's making a mega difference, it puffs those bags right out and leaves your eyes looking as fresh as a four-year-old's (maybe not quite but it was super close!). My only downer on these Verso products has to be the pricing, I will not be buying these every time they run out, but I will be asking for them as a treat come my Birthday or Christmas.
I thought I'd also treat you to this mug shot of myself using the reviving eye mask...
Gotta love an attractive selfie!
So here's my next little secret, although I have shouted about it on Instagram as I am in absolute awe. Baija Gommage Festin Royal Body Scrub in Caramalised Honey - yup I reeeeeallly wanna eat this, it smells so good! But, stop yourself there, as when applied to certain parts of your body, works absolute wonders. I am a little late to the party when it comes to body exfoliators, but after seeing a product pop up on my feed over and over- which looks very similar to this one- I decided to do exactly what the advertising of that product said it was great for, smoothing out your bum. So, my legs and thighs aren't perfect and I've had cellulite on the tops of my thighs/bum since I was about 15, but after applying this, and might I add only 3-4 times in the shower, I'm already seeing smooth improvements. No, you can't completely get rid of bumps, no amount of exercise and skincare products can do that, what's natural is natural, but this is making a significant difference and making me feel more comfortable and confident, and for that this is a top pick for me - even if it does make me crave sweets in the morning!
Last but not least. Magnitone's Wipeout! I can't remember how many times I've mentioned this in a blog post but I know I've for sure featured it farrrrrr too many times on insta and on my stories. But what can I say, its a keeper. I'm trying to cut down on all the nasties that I pop onto my face and this even takes off waterproof eyeliners and mascaras! Yes, you've got to put it in the wash every few days(I have two so I can alternate), but throw it in your usual wash at a low heat and it makes no difference! Its super soft and fab for sensitive skin. When mine eventually fade away I'll be grabbing another set, this will be a staple of mine for years to come.
So those are my Best Beauty Bits, hope you enjoyed. Planning on getting back into blogging from now on, so expect to see a few more of these up soon!
This started whilst I was on holiday with my family in February. My sister had previously tried out a Vegan diet around November time, but by this point had found her happy balance by becoming a Pescatarian. I decided to try it out and join in whilst I was on holiday, and traveling around Thailand and the Maldives actually made a Veggie diet fairly easy. I'd been playing with the idea for around a year as my best friend has been Vegetarian since she went traveling. I've always been aware of gross animal farming and the mass effect that it has on the earth, but let's be honest, for those of us that love the taste of meat taking that first step is bloody hard!
I know that for sure I am a lot happier with cutting down on my beef intake and that by making these dietary changes I eat A LOT more fruit and veg a day, dare I say more than my allotted 5... and I'm feeling a lot better for it. So keep your eyes peeled for a good few recipes coming your way. I'm really into my veggie burrito bowls, baked cod, chili and prawn tagliatelle and aubergine curry!
