LUSH Skin

So you probably know by now that I have been experiencing some break outs recently due to my hormones (I am sorry I keep going on about this) and for someone who is normally blessed with good skin it is SO annoying and I now I know how lucky I am to have good skin!

Anyway, although I love my skin care routine, I needed something a little more to really fight these breakouts I'm having so my first thought was- Face mask!- Lush! After popping into lush not only did I come out with a Christmas bath bomb, a Halloween bath bomb and an Autumnal bath bomb... but I came out having purchased a cleanser and a gel spot treatment, these products are the ones that were recommended to me when I moaned to the lovely person in lush about my skin troubles!

The cleanser I was told to get is called Herbalism it is different to any other cleanser I have used before, this is because instead of being creamy or in a liquid form, it is intact a spongy solid consistency. You simple place a bit in your hand and add water before applying it to your face. Besides looking like a 'Green witch' as my mum said, I love this product. It leaves me feeling refreshed, my pores feel clean and it's as if I can feel it working on my skin instantly, which I love.

The spot treatment I purchased is called Grease Lightning and I LOVE IT. Firstly it comes in a pump so it is so easy to use and apply, it contains both Tea Tree and Witch Hazel- both of these ingredients are great for tackling spots quickly. I put this on morning and night on my spots and I can honestly say that this gel shrinks the spots over night and also prevents any more nasty breakouts from occurring! All I have to say is thank you Lush.

So that's all I have to share with you today, I hope you all have a nice weekend and I'll be back soon with another blog post!

Easter Give away! (Lush)

I'm sorry for the lack of activity over the last few days, I was planning to do a blog post however I've gotten tonsillitis and therefore I've not been feeling great at all. Anyway moving on from my sob story... I've decided to hold a GIVE AWAY, and even better it's a Lush one!

To be entered into the give away all you have to do is the following 3 things!

1. Like my Facebook page Lifeofablonde

     2. Follow me on google plus! https://plus.google.com/103282124529919976502/posts/p/pub

     3. Follow me on Instagram  Lauryn290

That is how simple it is! Once you have done these 3 steps comment on my most recent Instagram post and I will check! Remember you have to be in it to win it:) You have until the 25th of March 2016, then I will randomly select the winner! Good luck!!

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS FOR UK RESIDENTS ONLY (SORRY:/ )

Roots- Lush Hair Mask Review!

At the weekend I purchased a different hair mask from lush, I usually use the R&B one but i was seeking something that would benefit my scalp/roots as well as my hair condition and so i picked up 'Roots', it was £10.75 which at first i was sceptical about but after using it last night i can say it is 100% worth it!

Firstly i loved the consistency of this product, it mimics the thickness of a natural yoghurt which i found perfect for applying to my roots/scalp, it felt so refreshing on my head and not too slimy also you don't need that much, a little goes a long way which is good as it means it will last.

I found that applying it evenly throughout my roots and over my scalp then massaging my head for 10-15 minutes was the most effective way, this allows the product to activate and also a head massage is a great stress reliever!

After i then chucked my hair up in a messy bun and left the hair mask on until the morning when i washed it out previous to washing my hair normally, on the tub it says wash it out after 15 minutes but i thought i would give my hair the best chance to absorb it.

Today i woke up to silky, shiny and soft hair... it feels and looks so healthy, i would definitely recommend this product if you want to rejuvenate your hair from the root and promote hair growth, i also find that i have a highly sensitive scalp and this hair mask definitely helped sooth it!

What's you favourite hair product this month?

That's all for today Lauryn x

Autumn/Winter Beauty Essentials

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As the weather gets colder we need to take extra care of our skin, hair and lips as everything becomes dryer and in need of extra moisture, so i thought i would put together some products that i typically use in the colder months to keep my skin, hair and lips looking healthy!

First on my list is a body lotion/butter, this is used all year round however it is an essential when it comes to winter as we sometimes forget about our skin in the colder months as we tend to be wrapping up more efficiently and our skin becomes duller and dryer. 

I have been using a loving a Baylis and Harding body butter enriched with vitamins b and c ensuring that my skin stays bright, firm and healthy. I love the overall feel and result of his product as well as the smell,mandarin and grapefruit. 

also highly recommend the soap and glory body butter as it has such a nice consistency and is absorbed quickly!

My next essential is a lip balm, having dry, chapped lips is almost unavoidable in the colder months however using a lip balm regularly really can give your lips thr boost of moisture that they need.

Burts Bees lip balm is my holy grail when it comes to winter! It really is a good product as it is made of bees wax, moisture rich vitamins and other natural ingredients such as Acaf berry. Bees wax helps seal moisture into your lips and keeps your skin conditioned. I really recommend Burts Bees products as they stand out from all the other products! 

Before applying lip balm a lip scrub really helps to soften and plump your lips, I use this sugar based scrub from lush, it works a treat and the best part is you can just lick your lips afterwards!

 

 

Another of my winter must haves is a refreshing/setting mist from the body shop, this is a very versitile product as it can be used to initially set your makeup or just for a refresher, I love this throughout all the months however it's great to give our skin a moisture boost in the colder seasons as our skin can become dry and no longer has the glowy sun kissed look! Vitamin E is very important for tissue repair and moisturising our skin.

In winter our hands are prone to becoming dry and in need of some tlc so a hand cream is a must have, I can recommend several hand creams, firstly the almond hand and nail cream from the body shop, this is amazing for softening your hands and cuticles it is a really nice consistency and also a very distinctive but nice scent. 

If you are looking more of a high end hand cream then I recommend the lemon and coconut hand cream made by the jojoba company, enhanced with jojoba oils this hand cream really does make a noticeable difference to your hands and nails however is a little bit more pricey at £15!

The hand cream I am using at the moment is one that I picked up in tescos, it's the vanilla swirl cupcake hand cream by the brand happiness, firstly I love the cupcake scent of this, although this isn't quite as good as others I have tried I do like this product and will proceed to use it .

To finish I couldn't resist to mention this product again, it's the Aveda damage remedy leave in conditioner, I find that when the harsher weather comes along my hair can become a bit more brittle and dry and therefore this product is a perfect autumn/winter essential, I use a tiny bit through the lengths of my hair every other day, usually in between washes. At £7 for a 25ml bottle there are much cheaper leave in products however if you want the amazing results of this product I would say go for it! 

Also I would highly recommend that you give the R&B hair mask a go (from lush) as it made such a difference to my hair condition and also helped promote my hair growth! 

That's all for today- Lauryn x