Beauty Shopping in Paris

It’s no secret that I have a love for all things beauty. My bathroom is like a worldwide pharmacy and my first phrase when I step off the plane in the US is ‘Can we go to Walgreens?’ I can’t help it. I seem to have curbed my impulse spending in Boots these days as I’m now more disciplined writing lists, so I strategically planned out each of my beauty…

Current Skincare I’m Enjoying

My skin has been looking and feeling great recently and it’s down to a few bits I’ve added to or swapped in my skincare routine. I’m still using the old favourites like Bioderma Sensibio H2O, Pixi Glow Tonic and my trusty Oil Free Moisturizer by Kate Somerville but think the change has stemmed from the way I’m removing my make up at night – as that’s where the most products…

Luminizing Charcoal Peel Off Mask | Masque Bar

After discovering an obsession with Charcoal Cleansers, which I spoke about in my recent Spring skincare transition post. I’ve been dying to try the Luminizing Charcoal Peel Off Mask from Masque Bar. I found Masque Bar on the same aisle in Boots as the Hylamide serums (which I mention here.) Amongst the mid range skincare items from more niche brands. I’m really into their Green Tea Sheet Masks. I got…

Sheet Masks | Sephora Barcelona Haul

So a couple of weeks ago I was in Barcelona and stopped by Sephora. Shock. What I love about European Sephora’s are their own brand Bodycare products. For some reason they just don’t stock them in America. I own the entire range of Vanilla bath/bodycare so steered away from purchasing anymore of that! Today what caught my attention was their extensive collection of Sheet Masks. I’m talking lip masks, face…

Spring Beauty | Skincare Transition

In the winter I find my skincare regime concentrates on hydration and rich moisture but my combo skin becomes oilier as the months heat up. As we come into spring I’m looking for pore clarity and products that are going to regulate the production of oil on my skin so I’m not left looking like a shiny mess 15 minutes after I apply my make up. Since the end of…