Feel Unique Haul

After receiving a few skincare items for Christmas I've been obsessed with looking after myself wether thats through skincare, sorting my sleep out or wanting to whiten my teeth, so I thought I would treat myself to something other than makeup for once!

The two main things I went on Feel Unique for was the This Works Pillow Spray and the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. I ended up buying 2 gift sets as I found you got more for your money and it gives me the chance to try other products from the range!

With my order I also received 2 samples; the Vichy Serum and the L'Occitane Ultra Rich Comforting Cream which I'm so excited to try as I've never used anything from these brands before yet have heard so much about them! 

The first set I picked up was the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Talk which contains a 7ml Pillow Spray and then a 5ml Stress Less Liquid. This cost me £22 which I thought was pretty good! 

I struggle with sleep so I can't wait to test this out so I can review it for you and let you know if this actually works.. 

Finally I decided to pick up an Elizabeth Arden set as I really wanted the 8 Hour Cream (which costs £27!) however this set includes the Intensive Daily Moisturiser 15ml and the Lip Protectant Stick all for only £22.40! I literally couldn't resist this amazing deal and if its something you've been eying up for a while I'd definitely suggest picking it up!

So far I'm absolutely loving the original cream and the lip protectant stick and have noticed a difference already!

So that was my haul.. and a first of many!

Paige, x

Where Have I Been & 7 Things To Do in 2017

Hi and I'm back! After what feels like forever and my 100th blogging break, here I am back again. I've had a stressful few months working and being at Uni full time however I now feel like I can get back to doing what I love as my assignments have cooled down and I've now cut down my working hours.

This year I want to do something other than just blog about beauty, hence why I'm kicking the year off with a non makeup related post. Yes, I'm still obsessed with everything in that department but theres so much more I want to write about too. I've got a lot of plans for this year already so get ready to read all about them!

1. Be Happy- Never in my life have I continuously felt happy but this year I'm going to change that. I'm going to equally say yes to more opportunities but also say no to the things I also don't want to do. I'm coming to the end of my degree too which will make me happy in itself but this will also free up my time so I can focus a bit more on myself. 

2. Travel- This is something I've always wanted to do and I feel like this year is the right time to do it. Me and my boyfriend have already got so many adventures planned including Zante, Thailand and Grenoble and were even getting a GoPro to document it all!

3. Save- I'm a pretty good saver but recently I've been a really bad impulse shopper and I need to snap out of it. If I don't need the money for traveling I need it for saving up for a deposit on a house which will hopefully be 2018/19. This year is just about preparation. 

4. Loose Weight- I know, I know this is a typical 'new years resolution type thing' but in all seriousness this is something that NEEDS to happen. I've already lost a stone and have at least another stone to go so I'm hoping I can stay on track. 

5. Be More Confident- This comes hand in hand with losing weight in all honesty, I know its not all about looks and it isn't but its how you feel too and I feel awful in myself. This isn't me and I just want to get back to being carefree and confident!

6. Make More Of An Effort- This is relevant to so many situations but I just think I'm getting a bit lazy in every aspect of my life. I need to get myself organised and start looking after myself.

7. Be Easy Going- I get that this is sort of the same type of thing as 1, 5 & 6 but I just think sometimes I'm a bit hard to deal with.. which makes me sound like such a bitch! I don't want to be like this anymore and want to just be carefree and enjoy whatever comes my way. I just need to take a deep breath and forget everything I know and go with whatever my heart desires.

Thanks for reading this really relaxed, chatty and laid back post but expect to see more from me over the next few weeks.

Paige, x

Edens Semilla Vitamin E Oil Review

If you know me well you know how dry and dehydrated my skin is. I try to keep my skincare routine quite thorough with non drying products and as much moisture as possible however I still feel like there is something missing. 

I have previously mentioned a facial oil before and how to use it which you can read here but that was mainly for makeup purposes. 

When the opportunity came up for me to work with Eden's Semilla and to try out one of their oils I was really looking forward to it! 

First things first, the packaging. I really love how vibrant and yellow the box is, its fun yet still simple and sleek looking. I like that you can clearly see what this product is, where it can be used, the ingredients and the directions on how to use it. Something else I really like about the packaging is how it opens. Instead of lifting the flap at the top or bottom and letting the bottle drop out, it actually opens at the side. Its a really small detail but it just feels that little bit more sophisticated and luxurious. Plus it means your less likely to drop the bottle!

The last thing I want to mention about the packaging is about the bottle itself. The bottle is glass which I don't mind however the one downfall about this entire product is the fact it doesn't have a dispenser. You literally tip the whole product out - so you can imagine I got it all over. If it just had a little hole in the top I think it would be much easier to use. 

Now onto the good stuff, the oil. I tend to use this at night just before I go to bed because I like to slather a load on and let it really sink in. Im yet to try this on my hair but I have tried it on my nails and face. As for my nails I noticed that they gotten a little bit stronger and as I've been using this for quite a while I haven't broke or snapped a single nail. I'm not too sure if its meant to help them grow as my nails grow pretty quickly anyway. 

As for my skin, I honestly can't rave about this product enough. Literally the first time I used it when I woke up in the morning my skin looked and felt amazing. I looked glowing and really healthy instead of dry like usual. The more I seemed to use it the better my skin got, in fact its now so hydrated I can actually wear matte foundations which is something amazing for me! 

If you have dry or dehydrated skin then I would 100% head over to amazon to purchase it now. If you do like the sound of this then you can purchase it here. 

Overall Im honestly obsessed with this. I take it everywhere with me and even apply it on my lips before liquid lipstick! 

Have you ever tried an oil?

Paige, x

Stocking Filler Ideas #2

Seeing as my first Stocking Filler Idea post (read here) went down so well I thought I would do a second edition. Again the products are all drugstore but these are even cheaper than the last! 

I thought I would go through my collection again and pick out some products that any girl will love!

Freedom Pro Single Shadows

At only £2 these are a complete bargain, plus they're so unbelievably pigmented! Theres so much choice too in terms of both colours and finishes, so there is something for every taste. You can even buy highlighters, blushers and contour shades and put them all in a palette with a really handy mirror.

Barry M Dazzle Dust

This is probably the most perfect time to buy a dazzle dust, I mean whats better than sparkles and glitter at Christmas time? These come in so many different colours too wether your into bright shades or neutrals. This is such a perfect little stocking filler idea! 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo

These colour tattoos are perfect for any makeup lover, they come in plenty of shades and formulas so again are perfect for everyone. Most of the shades are really dark christmassy shades so what better time than to give them to someone this time of year?! These can also double up as an eye primer too!

Maybelline Master Contour Stick

Everyone knows how much contours been in, especially this year and one of my favourite forms of contouring is definitely cream! This stick which can be used for both contouring and highlighting makes the perfect gift, getting them to try something new!

Makeup Obsession Single Shadows

Just like the Freedom shadows these again are single shadows. They have the same concept and you can also purchase highlighters, blushers, contour shades and even strobe balms to all fit into a nice little palette. The only difference is these come in individual cases, meaning they'd perhaps be a little nicer to open and you can buy a ROSE GOLD palette! 

Primark Ps Pro Lip Scrub

With liquid lipsticks being a massive trend recently this is something that all girls need and you can't go wrong with. Girls love lip balm and this is just taking it to that extra level so they can look after their lips some more.

L-R: Contour shade, Highlight shade, Makeup Obsession, Makeup Obsession, Freedom, Freedom, Maybelline Colour Tattoo, Barry M Dazzle Dust

Are you getting a stocking this year? What would you love to see in it?

Paige, x