Summer Ready // Clarins Radiance Plus Golden Glow Booster

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I'm really not the sort of girl that usually bothers with fake tan, but I have to say this is the low maintenance option. I hate the effort of tanning, the risk of it looking streaky, and the horrible smell that goes with it all, so I save tanning for special occasions and make sure I go for a wash off one incase a disaster arises! The Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster however is quite a unique formula; gradual self tanning drops that you simply mix into your regular moisturiser.

Stress Free // Lush The Comforter Bubble Bar

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I've been feeling a little bit stressed lately - I have loads of uni work to submit and not enough hours in the day to achieve everything (at least that's what it feels like!) - so I thought I'd treat myself to this baby - Lush's 'The Comforter' Bubble Bar.

The Perfect Base // MAC Strobe Cream + MAC Prep + Prime

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I received both of these as samples when buying MAC face and body foundation (review to come on this soon!), and I have to say, using these in conjunction with each other provides a really great base for make-up.

A Few Spring-time Favourites...

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The weather here in the UK has (strangely!) been pretty good lately - consistently warm and sunny - it most definitely feels like spring! With that thought in mind, I thought it was time for me to post something of a spring edit, with some of the products I've been using a lot at this time of year.

Clean Skin // Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser

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This is the first product I have tried from Kiehl's, and I have to say it's pretty good. The Ultra Facial Cleanser is a pH balanced liquid cleanser which comes in a squeezy tube. It's supposed to be good for all skin types, and won't strip your skin of moisture as some cleansers are known to do.

A Hangover Cure For Your Skin // Sisley Radiant Glow Express Mask + Express Flower Gel

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So I'm off out tonight for what will probably turn into quite a few drinks, leading to me feeling slightly worse for wear tomorrow! This is where these two masks come in: helping me look far better on the outside than I feel on the inside.

Making The Most Of Your Money // The Beauty Points Cards To Know About

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If you're as addicted to beauty products as I am, you need to find some way to make yourself feel a little better about your purse emptying purchase, right? So here I have the answer: my favourite loyalty cards to allow you to get a little more bang for your buck…

Spring Trio // Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette

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I was umming and ahhring over this palette for soo long before I finally caved in and got it; even though I own a lot of blushers this was just too beautiful to pass up. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette was a limited edition trio of ambient lighting blushers in Luminous Flush (a warm rose), Incandescent Electra (a cool peach) and Mood Exposure (a brown plum).

Glossy Lips With A Twist // Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Tint-In-Oil Lip Tint

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I love a new make-up product which is unlike anything I already own, and this my friends is most definitely that! The YSL Volupte Tint-In-Oil Lip Tint comes in lipgloss style packaging (which is beautiful may I add), however this is no mere lipgloss. It's a tint of colour which takes a little while to develop on the lips, encased in the most amazing lip oil, which leaves the lips looking soo glossy and feeling super moisturised. It's not sticky in the slightest, which is my pet hate with some lip glosses, and after the shine has gone, the lips remain tinted with colour for a good long while.

Good Hair Day In a Bottle // Bumble & Bumble, Philip Kingsley + Phyto

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Pheww…these hair care brands definitely love a long name or two for their products! I've been testing out a few different protective, leave-in sprays and loving the effect they have on my hair.

A Lush Trio // Amandopondo Bubble Bar, Tisty Tosty Bath Bomb + Bubblegum Lip Scrub

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I think I'm a little bit Lush obsessed at the moment… although I didn't have to pay for these goodies myself (thank you lovely boyfriend!). I've written about my love for the gorgeous lemony Amandopondo Bubble Bar before on the blog - you can find that post here, however the other two are new additions to my collection.

Deep Cleanse // Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Mask

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Aesop is a brand which I've only just realised exists - can you believe it! It's a very popular Australian brand in the beauty blogger world and upon trying it I'm starting to realise why. The Parsley Seed range is one of the most popular and well known lines, and I opted to try out the Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque.