Soap & Glory – The Righteous Butter

My boyfriend’s mum has kindly given me some amazing Soap&Glory products that I have seriously fallen in love with..

One of my favourites has to be The Righteous Butter, a body butter containing shea butter and aloe vera. After a shower or a bath this product leaves your skin feeling so soft you will wonder how your skin ever survived without it! I adore it’s girly scent and it is strong enough that you don’t need to wear perfume or any other scents after applying it. The one downside to this product is that it is undoubtedly a specific scent that you either love or hate. My mum and sister dislike the smell whereas my friends and I LOVE it 🙂 

Retailing at around 15 euro I think it is worth investing in, make sure to smell it before you purchase it though 🙂

Battle of the Exfoliators

Hey Everyone!

It has been a while since my last post but due to my very stressful Summer exams, I was forced to take a break from my blog. This however, has proven to be a good thing as I have been able to test and try a lot of beauty products during my “blogging break” so I have a LOT to write about! J As you can tell from my photos, the weather has been lovely (surprising for Irish weather) so I decided to take my photos out in the garden, surrounded by the beautiful daisies.

 

In this post I’m comparing three exfoliators: St Ives Apricot Scrub, L’oreal Skin Perfection Radiance Revealing Exfoliator and Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash. I didn’t dislike any of these products, they are all good for their own reasons but the winner for me is the St Ives Apricot Scrub.

St Ives Apricot Scrub

This has to be my favourite exfoliator to date! Although I’ve been trying to use the 3 exfoliators equally so I can compare them, I always find myself using this one a lot more. This is because it is everything an exfoliator should be! It is packed full of beads to give your skin a thorough scrub, it smells really good, it does not leave your skin too oily and it does not leave your skin too dry. I used the one for sensitive skin (has less beads) however I also used the normal one in my friend’s house and they both work a treat! I generally don’t suffer from breakouts or blackheads but having read other reviews of this product, it would seem that this scrub is a miracle worker when it comes to clearing your skin!

This is a great product and if you don’t already have it, you need to buy it!

 L’oreal Skin Perfection Radiance Revealing Exfoliator 

This L’oreal product was also surprisingly good, however it just wasn’t as good as St Ives! It was great for leaving my skin feel really soft and smooth and would be perfect if you wanted to remove your make up with it. I didn’t think it made the cut though because it didn’t have enough beads to make my skin feel really clean, which is what I expect from an exfoliator. I would certainly recommend it to people who prefer less beads because other than that, it is a good exfoliator and smells like sun cream (which I love)!!

Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash

Once again, this product had barely any beads which meant my skin didn’t feel thoroughly cleaned. It had a number of pros however; it is perfect for people with combination or oily skin as it leaves skin totally clear of excess oils and leaves skin feeling really refreshed with no shine. It has no colour or perfume so it caters for people with sensitive skin. I don’t know about you guys but I also like the fact that it says natural antibacterial on the front because it means your face is germ free! J

 

I hope you find this post helpful and you are all enjoying the beautiful weather!

 

 

 

*this is not a sponsored post

Nude Nails

Here’s just a quick post on the “04 Apropos Coco” nail varnish from the Catrice Cosmetics Ultimate Nudes collection,

 

 

I think  it definitely gives a french-look to your nails. A very subtle yet pretty colour!

What do you guys think?

Lovely Lips

So, I have a confession to make… up until last month, I had never bought a lipstick. I know right! Shocking stuff! I think I was always just intimidated by them, however silly that may sound! To be quite honest, all the different colours to me looked like a maze! How was I to know which one to pick???I think one morning I just woke up and thought “today is the day I’m gonna find me a lipstick!”…the rest, as they say… is history 🙂

Here are my two favs…

101 from the Kate Moss Rimmel Range

I love this because it’s a nude lipstick with a lovely hint of pink!

016 Lasting Finish Rimmel Range “Heart Breaker”

I adore this colour because it’s a pinky shade of red, so it’s not too serious!! Also, it stays on for ages without needing a top-up which is always an added bonus.

I am so glad I decided to bite the bullet and just buy a few lipsticks. I have gotten loads of compliments while wearing these two shades so I think I’m doing well so far! Thanks for reading everyone!

Kate Xo

March Empties

I know it’s a bit late to be posting about what I used up in March but due to my lack of a camera, and internet connection, it had to be late!

Dove Hair Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner

This discovery was an absolute fluke as I only bought it for the simple fact that it was half price! Little did I know it would become my best friend. This conditioner left my hair feeling soft and shiny, to the point where I began to worry about how soft it was!! I’m so sad that it is all gone but it is definitely worth buying again.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Solution

I loved Dove’s body lotions to begin with but when I found a lotion that both moisturises and tans, I was in my element! I use it every 2-3 days to maintain a natural tan. I would advise anyone who is using it to make sure it is 100% absorbed before putting clothes on after it.

NIVEA Daily Essentials Gentle Cleansing Lotion

This lotion is for dry and sensitive skin. It is great for making sure all of your make-up is removed without leaving your skin feeling dry.  The fact that it moisturises your skin is an added bonus too! I will be reviewing the NIVEA products in more depth shortly!

GARNIER Hand Intensive 7 Days

I really liked this cream because it is fast absorbing (so it is very practical) and it lasts a long time. Another GREAT thing about this is that it completely transforms your hands! Within less than a week your hands feel amazingly soft and hydrated, even after washing them! A must-have for people who suffer from dry hands.

Natural Beeswax Lip Care

I always, without fail, carry some sort of lip care product with me. Recently, I started using this product and I love it because it leaves your lips hydrated even after the gloss effect wears off. I have no clue where my mum got it but I  found it one day and became addicted. It does smell like honey though so if honey doesn’t take your fancy, I’d stay away!

Also, I will be uploading the NIVEA review soon, it is just taking a while to get through them all!!

Thanks for reading!

Dry Skin Dilemmas!!

moisture moisture moisture!

For those of you poor souls out there who suffer from dry skin like me, you will appreciate just how hard it is not only to find a good face moisturiser but, a routine that suits your skin too! Thankfully, I’ve managed to crack the code and I now know what suits my skin best!

In the morning, NIVEA Soft is my best friend! It is perfect for applying before foundation because it is not too thick but still moisturises to a satisfactory level 🙂

NIVEA Soft is perfect just before applying your make-up!

At night, having cleansed and scrubbed my face, Astral is my main man! This is a very basic cream that has been on the market for years and years. It is a no frills, cut to the chase moisturiser and that is why I love it! Just before bed I apply a generous amount of astral to my face and in the morning my skin is uber soft! I would NOT advise anyone who doesn’t have dry skin to use astral as it is a very thick cream and will only lead to unwanted breakouts! 😦

I love to use Astral before bed!

These products are super affordable too which is obviously an added bonus ! Anyone else got any tips for dry skin? Let me know!

Kate xo