A BIT OF A BATHROOM BEAUTY EDIT.

A BIT OF A BATHROOM BEAUTY EDIT.

The daily edit…

I said at the start of this year I was going to be a little more adventurous with the products I regularly, it’s just so hard to get caught up in using your old favourites time and time again, isn’t it? Every time I’ve had to replace or repurchase a product in the last few months – whether it be shampoo, cleanser or even deodorant, I’ve tried to pick up a different brand or product just to spice things up a little. I’m SUCH a creature of habit, which can be a little boring for blog content…

That said, it’s definitely worked in my favour. My regular rummages in my beauty stash have meant that my routines have stepped up a notch. Allow me to introduce…

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask; I’ve always been a bit wary of moisture masks because my skin is so tedious, breaking out whenever I use anything heavier than a very light oil! However, I decided to take the risk with this perfectly packaged pick and I’m glad I did! It’s one of *the* best masks I’ve come across. I slather it on every time my skin is feeling a little parched or looking lacklustre, within ten minutes it absolutely transforms my complexion! You can expect plump, dewy, radiant skin in one application.

L’Occitane Almond Milk Veil*; The L’Occitane Almond scent is one of my favourite fragrances ever, I find it so luxurious! I’ve been using the Shower Oil for years and years, but the Milk Veil is a new one for me. The silky body lotion has a handy pump bottle which makes it perfect for slathering on quickly after a shower. If silky, super soft limbs are your thing, this is the product for you!
I have the Supersize version, which I very much recommend if you’re also an Almond superfan!

Kerastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere Shampoo*; I’m a slave to balayage, it’s so easy to maintain and I can go months without seeing my hairdresser if I need to. The only issue being that my hair just loves to be warmer than I want it, so I’m always ending up with brassy tones that need freshening up. I discovered this Kerastase range a little while ago and I love that it tones my hair without drying it out. It’s lightweight enough to be used regularly, and it doesn’t have the bright purple colour that often stains my hands and shower.
The range smells delicious and my hair is always extra swishy after use!

Alpha H Vitamin B With Copper Tripeptide*; This isn’t usually something I would go for (although yes I am a magpie for a pretty bottle), but after a little breakout recently (humidity + masks, ugh) I found myself desperate for a treatment that would help. This lightweight serum contains niacinamide which my skin doesn’t usually agree with, but I’ve always seen good results from using copper tripeptide so I thought it was worth the risk. I’m a few weeks in to using it a three or four times a week and it’s been working it’s magic on my tricky complexion. I tend to apply it just on my jawline where I get breakouts and it’s been doing the trick!

Liz Earle Balancing Gel Mask*; I haven’t used Liz Earle skincare in a long time, for no reason other than I haven’t had any in my stash! I sought out this little mask when I had overdone it on the spot cream recently – you know how your skin feels after you’ve gone IN with salicylic acid? Ouch. One application of this and my skin felt calmed, and blemishes looked a lot less intense too. A lot one for slathering on when your skin needs a little TLC.

No7 Youthful Glow Face Oil*; I’ve been on a bit of a No7 hype lately; before working with the brand recently they sent a few products over and I can’t believe how much my skin loves it all.
I love adding a few drops of this in to my palms and massaging in to my skin every evening, it’s light enough that my skin doesn’t break out but nourishing enough that my skin feels beautifully nourished. I’m a big fan!

Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial Mask; I’d heard good things about Biossance from bloggers I follow in the US, and I adore any sort of ‘facial in a bottle’ product so I just had to give this a whirl. It’s a little bit like my forever favourite Origins Rose Clay Mask – it’s pink, it’s got little exfoliating beads, and it does WONDERS for my skin.
This is my Sunday night staple for a good skin week ahead – one application and my complexion is poppin’!

Darphin Ideal Resource Renewing Capsules*; I usually think things like this are a bit gimmicky, but I was wrong about this one. I actually looked these up to see what the deal was and it was the reviews that convinced me to give them a chance. I love that these are portioned out as I can be a little heavy handed with products – probably why I break out so much…
Nourishing without feeling heavy, lovely to apply and with brightening benefits, these are pretty much everything I look for in a skincare product. Dreamy!

A lovely edit of products I’ve discovered over the last wee while and used enough to give you a little rundown. Have you tried any of these?

Lift and Detox Skin with a Gua Sha Facial at Home

Gua Sha is one of Kiehl's most popular skin enhancements to lift and detox skin. While we're apart, we thought we'd show you how to take matters into your own hands. Watch as I break it down step-by-step.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua sha is a traditional East Asian and Chinese technique used to invite well-being, circulation, and remove stagnant toxin build-up in the body. Gua Sha uses gemstones to help with the lymphatic system. It's the unsung hero of all the body systems that we have. It helps with moving along any kind of waste or toxins in the body. Unlike a heart that pumps blood, it's stimulated only by external forces. You've got to manually push the Gua sha stone and glide toward your lymph nodes to get the toxins flowing and moving.

Watch step by step on Lanshin youtube Channel .

What You'll Need

Products That Boost Benefits

1.  A Gua Sha Stone
   
   • However, quartz mushrooms, a jade or rose quartz roller, and even a spoon will work, too.
2. A Cleanser
   • Begin your massage with a freshly cleansed surface.
3. An Oil or Balm
   • Create slip and glide for a smooth massage.
4. A Moisturiser or Mask
   • Apply a moisturiser to lock in hydration post-Gua Sha.

Why It Works

Top 5 Benefits Of Gua Sha:

1. Reduces Puffiness
   • Gua Sha boosts blood circulation to banish bloat. The draining movements help break up fascia, the connective tissues that hug muscles but can sometimes interfere with optimal circulation.
2. Sculpts & Lifts Facial Muscles
   • By stimulating our lymphatic passageways, Gua Sha helps remove excess fluid and hydrate the spots that need it, so facial features look more defined.
3. Relieves Tension & Stress
   • This ritual releases the tension you've been holding around the jaw and between the eyebrows, while soothing the mind. Apply essential oils to your wrists, light a candle, and take some time just for you.
4. Decreases Acne & Breakouts
   • Stimulating lymph encourages toxin drainage, so Gua Sha may also calm and prevent blemishes. Don't massage over active acne, and instead work below any areas of inflammation.
5. Brightens Under Eye Circles
   • Gua Sha boosts circulation around the eyes, which can alleviate dark circles. Be sure to use lighter pressure around your eyes as this skin is more delicate.

Have you tried Gua Sha at home? 

Garnier Organic Argan Hydrating Mist 150ml

Formulated with Organic Argan Oil and Organic Cornflower Water, this ultra-fine Argan Facial Mist hydrates and refreshes to awaken skin. 100% natural-origin warm and herbal fragrance.

Our Commitments

Our product is certified organic. COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Soil * Association according to COSMOS standard.
Vegan Formula: No animal derived ingredients or by- products inside.
Our Argan has been specifically selected by Garnier and sourced with respect for biodiversity.
Our Argan from Morocco is organically produced and ethically sourced.




This bottle contains 100% recycled plastic. This bottle is 100% recyclable. Please sort properly.

1. Features
2. Infused with Organic Argan Oil
3. Hydrates and refreshes to awaken skin

Product Specification

Aqua / Water, Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Arginine, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Parfum / Fragrance 

Product Uses

Tips to Use: Spray at min 15cm. Do not intentionally inhale. Close eyes and mouth during application. Remove excess on eyes and lips. In case of irritating sensation of eyes rinse off thoroughly.

Effective

I was dubious that this product would have much effect on my skin, but how wrong I was. 
I apply a couple of spays to my skin twice a day and can already see my skin looks visibly clearer 
and more hydrated. I will definitely buy again.

Garnier Organic Lavandin Smooth and Glow Facial Oil 30ml

Product details

Garnier Organic Lavandin Smooth and Glow Facial Oil - a face oil to intensely nourish skin. Enriched with Organic Lavandin & Argan Oil and Antioxidant Vitamin E. Skin feels instantly nourished and softer 100% Natural-Origin Fragrance that smells floral and aromatic In 1 week, skin felt suppler for 87% of women* In 1 week, skin quality looked improved for 76% of women* *Self-assessment on 82 women

Why Lavandin Essential Oil
- Our Organic Lavandin Essential Oil is extracted through steam distillation
- Our Lavandin is grown in France and harvested in summer at the optimum stage of its life cycle

Our Commitments
- Our product is certified organic. COSMOS Organic certified by Soil Association according to COSMOS standard.
- Vegan Formula: No animal derived ingredients or by- products inside.
- Our Lavandin has been specifically selected by Garnier and sourced with respect for biodiversity.
- Our Lavandin from France is ethically sourced.
- Our bottle contains 25% of recycled glass. Our cardboard is 100% recyclable. Please sort properly.
- FSC Approved. Cardboard from forests managed with respect to people and nature.

• Garnier Organic Lavandin Smooth and Glow Facial Oil - a face oil to intensely nourish skin
• Enriched with Organic Lavender essential oil, Organic Argan Oil and Vitamin E
• Use it like a serum, mainly in the evening and skin feels instantly nourished and softer
• 100% Natural-Origin Fragrance that smells floral and aromatic
• In 1 week, skin felt suppler and skin quality is visibly improved
• Vegan formulas & Certified Organic by Soil Association

How to use

- Use this luxurious, non-greasy oil in the morning and/or in the evening. Avoid the eye area. - You can use it alone: apply a few drops on clean face, neck, décolleté. Massage in circular motions for optimal absorption. - You can use it as a glow booster: mix 1 to 2 drops with your Lavandin cream and apply on face, neck & décolleté.

Ingredients:

 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Olea Europaea Fruit Oil / Olive Fruit Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Lavandula Hybrida Oil Camelina Sativa Seed Oil Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil Citric Acid Tocopherol Linalool Geraniol Limonene Citronellol Parfum / Fragrance

Skin feels so good

I've been using this oil for three weeks now and I can not get over how smooth and hydrated my face is. This is the first oil I've ever used as I was so nervous to use them but this it's the best purchase I've made in a looooong time! Smell is gorgeous!!!

O'Keeffe's Lip Repair Overnight

I’d been suffering with chapped lips no matter what lip balm I used. Thought I’d try this, the lady on the counter said it was amazing, and she wasn’t wrong. In no time at all my lips seemed to ‘heal’ and look and feel so much better. I even managed to wear lipstick the same evening for a night out without the worry that it wouldn’t apply properly. This is amazing!