Now you have probably seen my previous Lush posts, but this newest launch seems to have been the least PG but probably the favourite designs I have seen them create for Valentines. So I had to show you a roundup of the launches.
This has to be one of the most talked about bath bombs from the launch and brings 2019 dating to life through emoji bath bombs. The classic Aubergine 🍆 has made it way into our baths. Enjoy a steamy soak with uplifting bergamot, fruity ho wood, fresh aubergine and litsea cubeba. This is certainly a tongue in cheek design as when its bobbing away in the bath it shoots green and blue foam from both ends. It would make quite a good joke present for your significant other.
On the theme of emojis they also launched Peachy bath bomb which looks just like the peach emoji 🍑. This bath bomb is much more of a slow fizzer, releasing bursts of juicy grapefruit, fresh peach juice and sweet davana to help gently cleanse and refresh. Swoon over pink sunset of colours whirl around you in the bath in the scent of peaches and cream.
One of my favourite from last years collection has returned! Love Boat leaves a little red heart trail as it fizzes round the bath and the changes colours to form and lovely purple bath. I find it a zesty sherbet smell with organic sweet orange oil, Sicilian lemon oil and rose oil. My skin felt super soft after using this and I need to stock up while they last!
Unicorn Horn is a Valentine’s collection favourite, I've seen this bubble bar every year are part of the collection. Relaxing lavender oil and mood-brightening neroli are the key elements to this lustre-filled bubble bar. Neroli oil increases serotonin levels in the brain which makes us feel contented and cheery and creates super fragrant bubbles. Crumble the whole thing under running water or I tend to cut up the bars to get more use from them! Who can't resist the pretty sparkly pastel colour of this creating a perfect pink bath.
Open Your Heart bubble bar is full of spicy cardamom and sensual sandalwood, perfect for sharing a candlelit soak. Golden lustre shimmers in the water, while softening murumuru and Fair Trade cocoa butter keep your skin silky smooth and moisturised. Use one half or both for a valentines treat. Inspired by Madonna's infamous cone brassiere by Jean-Paul Gaultier worn one her 1990 'Blond Ambition World Tour'.
Love Token bubble bar is the perfect token of affection. Say thank you to someone you love with this luxurious, gold lustre-covered reusable bubble bar, to be held under running water for a bath full of pine and clove scented bubbles. This bubble bar has a spicy scent not too dissimilar to gingerbread with the ginger and clove so perfect for a cosy night in. This doesn't even have to be a valentines treat it could be the perfect little thank you gift to those special people in your life.
Six bubble bar comes in two colour to choose from; yellow and red or yellow and blue. With a warming spice clove bud and heady, floral ylang-ylang oils its one to keep you warm on these cold winters nights. Again not necessarily PG but that's what I like about Lush pushing the boundaries with their cheeky designs! A lot of people are saying it smells like the Yog Nog from their Christmas collection so if that was one of your favs then stock up! If you like these then why not buy two at a time😉.
Love Island body scrub consists of sand, sea salt and sugar which provides a vigorous scrub to leave your skin touchably smooth, with a spicy apple perfume for added zing. To use it pinch off a piece, add a little water and scrub gently all over the body for a thorough polish that’ll leave you ready to flaunt it all. It also has Aloe Vera extract and Lemongrass Oil to help tone and sooth your skin while the sand and sugar buffs away any dead skin cells regenerating your skin.
On the theme of scrubs lets move onto Eve's Cherry lip scrub. Rub over the lips to gently exfoliate, then lick/wipe off and let jojoba and Shea butter sink in for a soft pout. Davana, buchu, cherry kernel oil and almond essential oils leave you tasting fruity, while lime gives a zesty zing to your kiss. Caster sugar helps remove any unwanted dead skin to keep your lips flake free so perfect for any prep for liquid lipstick users.
American Cream shower gel comes in both the bottle and the naked packing-free version. After washing your body with tempting, warming benzoin, topped with softening carrageenan extract and herbal clary sage you'll be getting so many compliments with how soft your skin feels and helps sooth any aching. Fresh Strawberry Juice, Fresh Orange Juice and Vanilla Absolute it feels like bathing in a strawberry milkshake.
That's my roundup of the Lush Valentines 2019 collection. Have you picked up any of these? I certainly need to go back and stock up!
Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Face Brush🧖🏻♀️
Friday, 18 January 2019
Being a skincare junkie I'm always on the lookout for the next big skincare products. After following Tati on youtube who swears by the Clarisonic products I decided to see what the fuss was for myself! I picked up the Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Care System* from John Lewis about 3 months ago and I've been using daily since.
The Mia 2 features two speeds, one-minute pulsing T-Timer; In just 60 seconds, the oscillating bristles remove 6 times more makeup, dirt and sebum than cleansing with your hands alone. It comes with a protective travel case that keeps the bristles in place, making it super easy of you want to take it with you when you go away. The brush head is soft so it is gentle enough it can be used twice a day for any skin type.
The Mia smart 2 comes with the radiance brush head which is uniquely-designed, gentle and radiance-releasing brush head that helps to remove sebum and surface-level pigmentation to help your skin to reveal a natural glow and diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dullness. There are so many brush heads to choose from so there are a lot of options once you have the device. I want to try out the eye massager attachment for my eye-cream to see if it can help it work harder and make my eye area feel more refreshed. I have tried the Sonic Foundation Brush Head*But I did find that it sheds when you use it, I need to try it a few more times because Tati is obsessed I think I just need to give it more of a chance.
I've been using mine for nearly 90 days and I have to say you really do see results. I use the ESPA Optimal Skin ProCleanser* or the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Rose and Lavender*. I just wet the brush head and apply a bit of the cleanser to the head and follow the timed cleanse starting with forehead, leading to t-zone and then cheeks. Its so quick and easy to use and perfect for really getting makeup off your skin. I shall definitely be using this for the forceable future thanks to the results it gives me.
Have you tried any Clarisonic products out? Leave me a comment with your thoughts!
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The Mia 2 features two speeds, one-minute pulsing T-Timer; In just 60 seconds, the oscillating bristles remove 6 times more makeup, dirt and sebum than cleansing with your hands alone. It comes with a protective travel case that keeps the bristles in place, making it super easy of you want to take it with you when you go away. The brush head is soft so it is gentle enough it can be used twice a day for any skin type.
The Mia smart 2 comes with the radiance brush head which is uniquely-designed, gentle and radiance-releasing brush head that helps to remove sebum and surface-level pigmentation to help your skin to reveal a natural glow and diminish the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dullness. There are so many brush heads to choose from so there are a lot of options once you have the device. I want to try out the eye massager attachment for my eye-cream to see if it can help it work harder and make my eye area feel more refreshed. I have tried the Sonic Foundation Brush Head*But I did find that it sheds when you use it, I need to try it a few more times because Tati is obsessed I think I just need to give it more of a chance.
I've been using mine for nearly 90 days and I have to say you really do see results. I use the ESPA Optimal Skin ProCleanser* or the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Rose and Lavender*. I just wet the brush head and apply a bit of the cleanser to the head and follow the timed cleanse starting with forehead, leading to t-zone and then cheeks. Its so quick and easy to use and perfect for really getting makeup off your skin. I shall definitely be using this for the forceable future thanks to the results it gives me.
Have you tried any Clarisonic products out? Leave me a comment with your thoughts!
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Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner
Thursday, 10 January 2019
If you are a Benefit Cosmetics fan then you would of heard of Roller Lash Mascara*. There is a new addition to the Roller Lash family with a coordinating Roller Liner Eyeliner* and Roller Eye Bright Pencil*.
The eyeliner come in two shades; black and brown. This gives you the two options should you prefer a more natural colour or want a more bold flick. The Precision tips make applying the product super easy to create varying thickness of lines.
Both the brown and the black are super pigmented and give a matte finish. The Eye Bright has a natural-looking soft pink shade to awaken the appearance of your eyes. They were certainly hard to get off my hand so when it came down to waterproofness it seems good to me!
This was a quick picture of my first attempt with the liner and it was very easy to use. It looks a bit patchy on the edge where I tried to neaten it up and forgot to patch it in again. However it didn't fade after a whole day of wearing it with no transfer either. I also think the Eye Bright made quite a difference to looking awake and larger eyes so I was impresses by that product. If your in the market for a new eyeliner or you are a beginner to eyeliner this is definitely one to try out. You can also get a travel size of the Black Roller Liner* if you didn't want to invest in the full size if you are new to liner.
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Enchanted Cinema take over the Guildhall🎬
Friday, 4 January 2019
The weekend before Christmas I was very kindly invited to the Enchanted Cinema, which had taken residence in the Guildhall in Cambridge. With deckchairs to sit and get cosy in with the little blankets they provided. The set up was perfect for a date night or girls night. They also collaborated with local businesses to create a little market in the room before going into the main hall where the screen is. With food from Afternoon Tease, Cone and Cask and Signorellis Deli.
The films they selected to show had a great variety from something for the children to films for grown-ups. On the 20th December they played Frozen, Home Alone and Die Hard. On the 21st They played "Its a Wonderful Life", The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Love Actually. And finally on the 23rd they showed The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia and The Rocky Horror
Picture Show.
I saw Love Actually on the Friday night, and it was certainly an enchanting experience. Before the film there was a singer called Simon Day playing acoustic songs before the film which I thought was a nice touch. We then settled in with our popcorn to watch the film under the little blanket. It was a much nicer experience than the normal cinema, I shall certainly look out for the next pop up!
Keep and eye out on their website and social media to see where they are popping up next! Twitter: @EnchantedCinema Instagram: @enchantedcinema
The films they selected to show had a great variety from something for the children to films for grown-ups. On the 20th December they played Frozen, Home Alone and Die Hard. On the 21st They played "Its a Wonderful Life", The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Love Actually. And finally on the 23rd they showed The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia and The Rocky Horror
Picture Show.
Keep and eye out on their website and social media to see where they are popping up next! Twitter: @EnchantedCinema Instagram: @enchantedcinema
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