Clarins Gift With Purchase at Debenhams

As most of you probably know by now, Clarins is my favourite skincare brand. Their products always deliver what they promise and I'm never disappointed.

Debenhams is currently offering a £41 worth* gift with the purchase of two or more Clarins products, one of them being a skincare item. So here are my First Impressions on the products included in the Clarins Gift With Purchase promotion**.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm is one of the newest addition to my skincare routine. I know I'm late to the party but I can finally say I understand the hype around this product.

My Holiday Skincare

My High End Beauty Wishlist #1

The beauty industry is booming with amazing products. So many incredible releases and products I haven't tried yet. These are the ones on top my list at the moment. 

What's In My Travel Makeup Bag

Well, I'm off to Barcelona on holiday and I thought I'd let you have a sneak peek into my travel makeup bag. ;-)

When I travel around Europe, for a short period, I prefer to pack lightly. I don't wear that much makeup when I'm away, especially if I know I'll spend most of my trip by the pool or at the beach.

Cleansing Oil - The Body Shop

I have never liked the idea of removing my make up with an oil before. I don't know why but I just had this misconception that it'd break me out and I'd feel greasy. How wrong was I? Seeing it was being so hyped up by the people I follow and I had a 40% off discount code, I decided to give it a try. 

The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil* is a cleanser that simply melts any trace of makeup off your face, including waterproof mascara, leaving your skin silky and soft. It is seriously easy and quick to use. I apply it once, massage it onto my skin, damp my fingers with water and massage again. It turns into a milky texture, which I wipe off with a hot muslin cloth. I usually repeat the process a 2nd time if I'm wearing quite a lot of makeup and SPF, just to make sure there's nothing left behind. But I think it's safe to say that if you wanna clean your face only once, this guy will remove everything for you.

It's suitable for all skin types, including people with oily skin. Yes, don't be afraid of becoming more oily by putting an oil on your face. It's quite the opposite effect. It's got a very subtle chamomile scent and you only need 1 pump of it every night, so it will last for ages. It's an excellent product and really good value for money, especially when compared to other high end cleansers of the same quality.

After my experience with this one, I will definitely continue to use cleansing oils.

*The Body Shop has 40% off at the moment (just use the code 14319 at the checkout) and another offer to save £10 when you spend £30. The things I'd recommend buying, along with the Camomile Cleansing Oil (£10), would be the Vitamin E Face Mist (£8.50), Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder (£13 - amazing!) and the Body Butters (£13 - my favourite ones are Shea Butter and Coconut). The 2 offers can't be used at the same time. 

Have you tried The Body Shop products? If so, which ones are your favourite? X

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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Limited Edition

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is a multi award winner cleanser that I love and recommend to everyone I know.

Cleanse & Polish was my first proper cleanser, after I retired the evil face wipes and I haven't looked back. I love trying new products whenever possible but I've noticed I'm always going back to this one. It's gentle, very efficient at removing makeup, including waterproof mascara, and it's pretty affordable, especially when compared to other high end brands (from £14.75 for 100ml + 1 muslin cloth). 

This summer, for the first time ever, Liz Earle decided to create a new take on her best seller and released the Limited Edition cleanser with Orange Flower and Chamomile. The scent is totally different from the original cleanser. It's a soft flowery perfume that I'm really enjoying and personally prefer to the original one. I found the texture to be pretty much the same and both cleansers are equally as good. However, if you are more into very mild, fresh scents, I'd say you should probably stick to the original cleanser, which has a very light herbal smell. Whichever option, it doesn't matter, as long as you give these cleansers a try. You won't regret it! 

You can still grab the limited edition, that comes with 2 muslin cloths, for £19.75 here. But hurry up!!! I have a feeling they are nearly sold out! 

Let me know if you've tried it and your thoughts on this new wonderful product. 

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My Evening Skincare Routine

Our evening skincare routine is as important as our morning routine, if not more. After a day exposed to dirt, pollution and sometimes makeup, it's essential that we take some time to clean and look after our skin properly.

My Morning Skincare Routine

I used to be very naughty with my skin when I was younger, removing makeup with face wipes, not caring much about SPF, moisturisers, etc. However, when I reached my late 20s I started becoming more aware of the importance of looking after my skin properly and adopted a regime that still changes sometimes, but overall I'm really happy with. Here's what I do for my daily morning routine.

Mini Beauty Haul - Boots and Superdrug

I spotted a couple releases and promotions in Boots and Superdrug this week and I couldn't resist them. First thing that caught my eyes was the new Max Factor Clump Defy Extensions Mascara.

UK Magazine Freebies - July 2014

This post might be a little bit late but I decided to post it anyway, as some of you may still be able to get your hands on theses treasures. Better late than never, right? 

July has been a great month to buy magazines with freebies. I love the sample sizes as an opportunity to try products out before committing to the full size.

Glamour magazine (£2)

Offering an array of Clinique products, this was the most exciting one for me.

- Chubby Stick in Whoppin' Watermelon

- Chubby Stick in Super Strawberry

- High Impact Mascara

- Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion

Marie Claire (usually £3.80, but July's edition is only £2.50)

2 Balance Me products - Cleanse and Smooth Balm (40ml) and Moisture Rich Face Cream (25ml)

Instyle (£3.90)

Neal's Yard Geranium & Orange Hand Cream 50ml

Cosmopolitan (£3.70)

3 New CID Lip & Cheek Tints in Plum Cordial, Strawberry Souffle and Rose Tint or Black Mascara.

I bought Glamour Magazine with the Chubby Stick in Whoppin' Watermelon and Marie Claire with Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Balm and I'm absolutely loving both products. Balance Me full size balm is currently priced at £20 for 125ml, so I think £2 for 40ml is a total bargain worth picking up. Unfortunately the Chubby Sticks seem to be sold out pretty much everywhere, as Glamour magazines were released on Monday 7th July. However, the mascara and the moisturiser are still readily available, if you fancy trying those out. The other products also seem to be available in lots of places. If you're having trouble finding them, I suggest having a look at WHSmith, which was where I saw the biggest amount of magazines displayed. 

Have you managed to grab any of these freebies? Which did you get?