Something happened in the first two weeks when I moved to
Vancouver. I felt new, revitalised and that I wanted to invest in myself for my
new Canadian life.
.........................................................Not
buying it? Ok I just wanted to treat myself to something. Well more than just
one thing, many things. As I had been trying to save for so long as well as
self-publishing my book, I decided that I wanted to treat myself. Did I say
that already?
So, here's what I bought:
Quick review:
Value for
money: 4/5
Easy to use:
4/5
Worth making
your bathroom sink green for: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
So, don't laugh
too hard but I went into Lush to get a present for Paul.
They do some nice
products for beardy blokes, so I innocently went in for him but then got
distracted.
I left $156 poorer
with two products for Paul and.......four for me.
Pretty good ratio
right:)
My skin has put me
through a lot over the last 15 years after a severe bout of acne as a teen only
to be replaced by hormonal acne in my twenties.
I decided to get
back into a proper cleansing routine so I picked this product up.
Think of it as
having a rough marzipan type texture that is a thick paste until you mix with
water.
Then just give
your face a scrub and wash off using warm water.
Now it won’t
remove your makeup regardless of how nicely you ask it so don't bother.
Best to take your
makeup off first and then give it a whirl.
It makes your skin
have a squeaky-clean feel and the smell is refreshing in the morning.
Only negatives
would be that it doesn't remove makeup and if you're a bit funny with certain
textures, like this little snowflake right here, the feeling of scooping some
out of the container can be a bit challenging especially when some gets under
your nails, but it’s worth it, pinkie swear.
Value for
money: 5/5
Easy to use:
5/5
Worth hiding
the receipt from your husband: DEFINITELY!
All joking aside I
forgot how much I love this moisturiser.
I used to
religiously use it every day but after cutting back on spending last year, I
ran out, didn't repurchase and then it fell out of my brain and I forgot about
it.
It is hands down
one of the nicest moisturisers I've ever used and the fact that it is just
packed full of good stuff like aloe vera, avocado and sesame seed oil makes it
even better.
Quick review: 4/5
Value for money: If it works
it’ll be 5/5
Worth trying to explain to
Paul why I’m putting “weird stuff” on my lashes at night? Nah.
While cruising
through Sephora's website looking for love, I decided that it's about time that
I get serious about things, really start trying and stop messing around.
So, I bought an eyelash
serum.
Couldn't help it,
I blame @lauras_views on Instagram for introducing me to lash
enhancing serums.
Originally, I
wanted to get the iGlow one but for some reason I just couldn't place an order
on their website, so I went for this one instead.
It's too early to
tell if it works as it can take 3-8 weeks to see proper results but after
around 2 weeks of use I can see a subtle difference.
Quick review: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Make you want to eat a
papaya? Not particularly.
This wasn't a new
purchase but I thought it deserved a mention.
I bought this
after getting a facial for my non-hen hen party before getting married last
year.
I am prone to
getting clogged pores and lots of bumps along my chin, so I was advised that I
should start exfoliating more.
Most exfoliators
have a rough texture but this one doesn't as it's a cream mask.
Apply it either directly on a troublesome
area or all over your face, avoiding your eyes obvs.
Leave it on for a maximum of 15 minutes
and then cleanse off.
I noticed a difference in my skins texture
immediately after washing it off.
Quick review: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Make you want to watch Titanic? Nah
While in Lush,
shopping for Paul as I so selflessly mentioned, I decided that why cleanse and
moisturiser but leave out toner.
I picked up the
small size bottle that smells of real rose petals and it feels really soothing
on the skin.
Just spray a few pumps on a cotton pad and
massage over skin after cleansing.
Quick review: 4/5
Value for money: Too early to tell
Make me look like Jane Fonda when I’m 80? Here’s hoping.
Ok so I know this
one is a little on the spendy side but as an eye cream virgin I decided to go
big or go........wrinkly!
I was reading good
reviews of it online, as I knelt in front of the stand in Sephora, looking like
I was saying a quiet prayer, when the sales assistant asked me if I was ok.
I told her what I
was looking for and she said that this one would be good for me because I'm not
that old and don't need anything too crazy.......
I don't lie I
promise it happened.
Anyway, I had made
up my mind before she barged in to buy it, so I added it to my basket.
Ever wonder if the day will come when
Sephora will offer you a trolley when you enter the store instead of a basket?
I know I hope so too.
So far, I really
like it
The texture is thick,
but it disappears into the skin like a silicone-type primer.
It isn't heavily
scented and is the type of product that you look forward to putting on before
bed.
In terms of its anti-aging
properties if you see a picture of me on Instagram with skin as supple as a 5-month-old
you know why.
C,x
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