Eve Of St Agnes - Nourishing Cleansing Cream

I first heard about the brand Eve Of St Agnes from twitter, they are a British brand and all of the products are made here in the UK. They use lots of essential oils and natural and organic ingredients from fair trade and community projects. They are against animal testing and do not use SLS, parabens, mineral oil, artificial fragrance or colours.

I have been trying out the Revive & Renew Nourishing Cleansing Cream* and have to say I have really enjoyed using it.
This is one of their best selling products which has been nominated to win an award at the Free From skincare awards 2013. It is a 2 in 1 cream cleanser, that removes make up and grime as well as thoroughly cleansing your skin. It contains, cocoa butter, beeswax, honey, sweet orange oil and salicylic acid.

The first thing you notice about this cleanser is the scent, it smells like freshly squeezed oranges which personally is a scent I love. The texture is quite a liquidly cream and I only use two pumps for the whole of my face. I apply this to dry skin and massage it in, and gently take it over the eyes. I then dampen a flannel, (it does come with a muslin cloth but I prefer flannels) and remove it. This removes all make up effectively and leaves the skin feeling really clean but nourished.

I have really enjoyed using this, and the scent of it makes it perfect for the morning as well as an evening cleanse as it is really refreshing. I can see myself buying this once I have ran out of it as my skin has really been loving it.

You can pick this up from the Eve Of St Agnes site for £14 for the travel size or £26 for the full size.

*PR Sample

Onesie Warehouse

Yes, that is me looking like a tellytubbie but what can I say, I am not ashamed as I am so in love with my onesie. Everyone and their mum seems to be obsessed with onesie's and I wanted to join in on the fun so when Onesie Warehouse tweeted that they were looking for bloggers to review one for them, I of course leapt at the the chance.
I have had mine for about two weeks now and if I am at home not doing anything else this is what I will be wearing, unless it's in the wash of course.
It is a footless onesie with a hood and is made out of a hoody type material. It is quite fluffy inside which shed quite a bit before I washed it the first time, so it might be worth washing it before wearing it.
I have washed it several times now and it hasn't shrunk which I am pleased with. (I had one a few years ago that shrunk and I can you tell that wasn't pleasant experience putting that on)
It keeps you very warm, I have sat in the garden in the evening while everyone else is wearing coats and have been comfortably warm in this.So if you are one of these people that feels the cold, you would love it.

Overall a really good quality onesie that I am so pleased with. I even plan to buy my mum one as she is always moaning she's cold. This is one of the plain onesies but they come in loads of different patterns. You can pick this one up for £20 here.

*PR Sample

Weekly Make Up Tag - Two Colours.

This weeks theme was two colours, I decided to go for gold and purple. I wasn't feeling a 100% when I did the look so it is pretty basic but I still wanted to do it.

I do like this look even though its simple. It is something I would put together for a night out. What do you think?
Go over to Aqeela's blog to check out the other girls looks. There is always some fabulous looks.

Mavala - Chilli & Spice Collection

I think this collection from Mavala is perfect for the summer, you have every colour you need.

Trinidad - A navy blue.
Cuzco - An orange red.
Samarkand - A Blue, purple.
Jaipur - A bright Orange.
Bamako - A true green.
Bali - A hot pink.

I have always been a fan of Mavala polishes. They have the cutest bottles, plus the polish applies beautifully. They are usually opaque in one coat, a couple of these shades needed two. They last at least 4 days on the nails before any signs of chipping.
They really are lovely polishes. The best thing about them is they are only £4.50, a complete bargain in my eyes.

You can pick these up in Debenhams, Beauty Bay and Look Fantastic.
Have you got a favourite? 

*PR Sample

Fresh Faced For Summer.

For the last month I have ditched the foundation and have been going for a slightly lighter base. My skin seems to be improving a lot recently and I haven't felt like I needed the likes of Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation.
Two base products that have been my go to bases are either a CC or a BB cream. My two favourites of the moment being the Ginvera BB Cream (I am constantly raving about this) and the recently discovered Supergoop Daily Correct CC Cream*. These are on the higher coverage side of things compared to others of their type but still are fairly light. They both have high SPF in them and last on the skin all day.

If I do have some areas that need a bit more coverage I of course reach for my beloved Collection Lasting Perfecting Concealer. I won't go on about this but it covers everything I need to and stays around all day.
To finish off I dust a bit of the Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation over the top to keep it all in place and get rid of any shine around my t-zone.

There is two bronzers that I have been loving recently. Nars Laguna Bronzer which I am sure you have all heard of. I am actually so close to finishing this off which is a little sad but also rewarding. This gives me a healthy glow without being two dark or shimmery. The second is the W7 Matte Bronzer, I like this for days when my skin is deciding to have an extra oily day. It gives me a bit of colour while still keeping everything shine free.
Lastly is the Cargo Blush in Tonga. This is a matte pink/nude blush that just adds a little colour to the cheeks without being too much. Perfect for a daytime, bronzed look.

These products have been applied pretty much daily for the last month and I have no intentions of changing that just yet.

Have you got a base routine you are loving at the moment? Do you change to a lighter base at this time of year?

*PR Sample

Colour Wow Hair Products

Colour Wow is the latest innovation from Gail Fedirici, co-founder of John Frieda hair care company. It is a complete range of new technologies that resolve problems with colour treated hair.

I have been trying out two products from the range, the One Minute Transformation Styling Cream and the Pop & Lock Crystallite Shellac.
These are both styling type products that help protect the hair and help with dryness. 

The One Minute Transformation Styling Cream is a product that will help improve the style and condition of your hair. You apply it to dry hair and either brush through or use a hair dryer to style it. It quenches thirsty hair and completely revives it. 
I tend to apply this to second day hair to give it a lift. It tames any frizzy hair and just makes it feel and look so silky smooth. 
This retails for £16.50.

The Pop & Lock Crystallite Shellac creates a protective shellac on the hairs surface which helps make your colour stand out as well as lock in moisture. It also contains UV filters to prevent colour fade. You can apply this to wet or dry hair but I prefer to apply it to wet, I then blow dry and style it. It makes my hair so smooth and shiny like no other product.
This retails for £14.00

Overall I love both products. I don't have coloured hair, except a little bit of bleach in the ends left over from highlights but these products have done wonders to it. So I would say weather you had coloured hair or not, if you suffer with dry damaged hair that goes frizzy easily gives these a try. They really do help.

You can pick these products up from the Colour Wow website here. These will also be available from Space NK and Victoria Health from July.

*PR Sample

*Guest Post* - Tijan Serena's Top 5

Today's guest post is from Tijan, make sure you check out her blog.

Thank you so much for this opportunity! I thought I’d talk about the five items that never leave my handbag. The day-to-day products that never disappoint. Bad skin day? These guys have your back. Feeling tired/hungover/stressed? These products can make your teeth whiter, eyes brighter and give your complexion a boost..

Phyto 7 Hydrating day cream
Since using this little wonder it literally has not left my handbag. It fixes any and every hair problem from dry ends to static, I love smoothing a pea-sized amount into the palm of my hand and running it through my ends mid-afternoon to refresh my tired locks and banish any frizz.

Maybelline 24 hour Colour Tattoo in On and On the Bronze
This works as both a primer and an eyeshadow. It literally doesn’t budge and leaves a natural pale bronze tone that suits almost every skin tone. I adore smudging a little all over my lids to instantly wake up sleepy eyes. Perfect for day and night. Quite literally my must have shadow and a steal at under £5!

Lipstick Queen- Medieval
This lipstick is a little like magic. In the bullet it looks like a deep ruby, however on the lips it is a sheer ‘just eaten half a punnet of strawberries’ shade. It makes teeth look instantly whiter and the Vitamin E soothes and hydrates your pout at the same time. My go-to lip product when I’m feeling a little ‘meh’ and want to distract from sleepy eyes as a result from one too many all nighters writing essays…

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder
I can’t remember life before this powder. Honestly! It instantly wakes up a sallow complexion, mattifies an oily t-zone and smells divine. The compact itself is reason alone to buy it with it’s creamy exterior and it slips easily into an evening clutch or make up bag. The little brush that comes with it is incredibly soft and ideal for touch ups, however I prefer to use a kabuki brush to buff it into my skin after my tinted moisturizer to give an airbrushed finish.

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15
Although eye-wateringly expensive, one tube of this lasts me a whole year. You hardly need any product for a whole face of dewy gorgeousness and it leaves a lovely light to medium coverage, so that it looks like you have hardly anything on at all (just naturally glowing and gleaming skin!).It moisturises and protects you from free radicals and pollution. The shade glow suits my olive complexion perfectly and this is my go-to for when my skin needs a little TLC.

So there you have it, my five pick-me-up products that I can’t be without. For smoother hair, clearer skin, brighter eyes and whiter teeth. Have a lovely Sunday!