Category: Skincare

What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016

14/8/2016

Hello Everyone
Happy Sunday!
Today I'll be showing you what I received in my Glossybox for the month of August.
This month, Glossybox have teamed up with the accessory label Rae Feather, as it is Glossybox's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Glossybox.
I haven't had chance to test run all of the products yet, so I'll just be giving you my initial thoughts today and if I think something is worth buying, I'll do a mini review on my Instagram.

What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

MUA 'Hall Of Fame' Eyeshadow Palette

This month we got to choose from four MUA eyeshadow palettes, so when I first opened my glossybox I was a bit miffed as I hadn't received the one I picked! I wasn't too bothered as the palettes are only £4 so I could always pick up the one I had wanted, but a couple of days later I got an email from Glossybox saying that there was a technical error and I had been sent the wrong palette, so they're sending me the palette I originally chose, in the September box! I do love Glossybox, purely for their great customer service.

Anyway onto the actual product: I've always liked MUA and think the quality and price point are brilliant, these shadows swatched really well and felt like a creamy powder consistency, I haven't had chance to put them to use yet but if they're anything like the other MUA palettes I have I'm sure they'll be fab!

Perfect for only £4.

Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask

When I squeezed a bit of this onto the back of my hand I could already tell that I am going to like this. I've been getting more into face masks lately so I'm excited to try this out as it has a gritty (not a great choice of word) texture to it so I think this'll be great at exfoliating the skin.
The RRP is a whopping £53 (say whaaat?!) but it claims to do a multitude of things for your skin such as: detoxify, refine and tighten pores, hydrate, brighten, smooth skin and just generally give it a boost. It is also PH balanced and contains no parabens. I can't wait to give this a go and see if it lives up to it's expectations.

Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion

This body lotion smells amazing- a bit like gingerbread - and it is packed with 'skin loving essential oils' such as lemongrass, ginger and rosemary. It's a lovely creamy consistency and absorbs into the skin really nicely without leaving it feeling sticky.
RRP:£20, not sure I'd pay that much but if you like to splurge on body lotions, you wouldn't be disappointed.

Rae Feather Mini Monogram Pochette

Rae Feather Mini Monogrammed Pochette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

If I'm honest, I thought this was a bit of cheat to include it as one of the 5 items. I'm not really a canvas fan nor a make up bag fan (sorry, 'pochette' fan) so I probably won't use this. I might have felt different if it had my own initials monogrammed onto it, haha!
It has a wipe clean inside though which I thought was a clever touch because the inside of make up bags can get really grubby, really quickly.
RRP: £20, I wouldn't pay that but if you're into Rae Feather then you'd probably like this.

Spa To You Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Brush and Massager

Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

I am SUPER excited to test this cleansing brush out and will probably use it with the Mudmasky mask.
The bristles feel really soft but very effective, like they'll gently but thoroughly exfoliate the skin. The green silicone 'cushions' help to massage the face which in turn, increases blood flow and better rejuvenation and radiance. Brill!
You use it with your normal cleanser/face mask to get a deeper clean as it helps to buff away dead skin cells.
RRP: £7 which I think is a great price, whether it turns out to be gimicky or not we'll have to wait and see, but from first glance I think it'll be worth the money.

So those are all the goodies I received in my August Glossybox.
If you're a Glossie, were you pleased with what you received?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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To see last week's post 'Nyx Haul' click here.

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What's In My Glossybox? | June 2016

19/6/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post? It was my Gerard Cosmetics Haul (here).
Today I'll be showing you what goodies I received in my Glossybox for June.
As the products are very holiday orientated I am saving them for my holiday next week, so I won't be reviewing them as such, more telling you about them. If I think something is particularly great, I'll be sure to keep you all informed!

Ladival Sun Protection Spray SPF 15

This is the first product I am saving for my holiday; Suncream! As it has been either incredibly overcast, storming or chucking it down with rain in the UK lately, I've not had a chance to use this yet. It says on the box that it is an 'advanced infrared-A protection system' and that it protects against 4x more of the sun's UV rays, gives immediate protection, is suitable for sensitive skin and is water resistant! Super handy for 10 days in Spain.
Obviously as with all suncreams, you will still need to keep applying this throughout the day, especially after being in the water, despite how water resistant this proves to be. Looking forward to using this on holiday!
Full size is £19.99

De Bruyère Aftersun Lotion Monoï

I am also saving this for my holiday, but I can tell you that is smells deliciously coconutty, is very cooling and soothing and doesn't feel sticky. I smoothed some over the back of my hand and a little goes a long way! It's also the perfect size to throw in your bag on the go.
My Glossybox card tells me that this can also be used to help prolong a tan! It also says that this aftersun milk is enriched with Monoï (gardenia petals soaked in coconut oil) as well as vitamin E and that it will hydrate, nourish and calm the skin. It's also free from paraben and silicone.
Not bad for less than a tenner!

Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

I have used this a few times and it is really lovely. It smells citrusy and really does wake up the skin. Work has run me ragged recently so when I woke up this morning I really did look tired and my skin looked tired too. I popped some of this energy boosting moisturiser on and noticed a difference in minutes! My complexion looked more even, hydrated and plumped up.
It says that it combines skin-boosting ingredients like coffee beans and panax ginseng (a plant) so that lack-lustre skin will be a thing of the past.
It's a nice moisturiser and it does what it says but I'm not sure I'd pay £24 for it as I still love my Garnier matte+ moisturiser!

Emité Make Up Lip & Cheek Tint

This is another item I haven't really tried out other than on the back of my hand, but the formula is lovely, it blends out nicely and gives a subtle boost of colour. Brilliant for that sun kissed look on the cheeks or to add a wash of colour across the lips in a 'my lips but better' kinda way.
£12.50 for the full size and it's a decent sized tube so it's going to last you ages as a little goes a long way. It also has a doe foot applicator which we all know I love.

Spa To You Konjac Sponge

This is a very intriguing product and I was not expecting it to be wet when I opened it, haha!
My Glossybox card tells me that a Konjac Sponge is the latest cleansing trend from Japan and Korea. The sponges are made of natural fibres from the Konjac (a porous root vegetable from Asia) and is known for its ability to hold water. It's also more gentle than a scrub but has skin-buffing capabilities.
Looking forward to using this to prep my skin for the sun. If you're a skincare fan, at only £6.99 it'd be worth giving it a go, even just for the novelty.

Aussie Hair Care 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner

As a bonus product this month (thank you Glossybox!) I received this Aussie hair mask to restore manageability and shine. It's for damaged hair, and let's be honest, now that I'm straightening my hair more, my hair is crying out for some deep conditioning! I don't know whether to use this before I go away to try and restore my hair a bit, or when I come back to rescue my hair from the sun.
At only £1.09 they are definitely worth trying!

That's it for this month's Glossybox.
Lots of lovely products for the summer!
See last month's box (here)

Leave me a comment about what your favourite product is.

Thanks for reading, pop back next Sunday for my 'What's In My Hand Luggage?' post.

Abi xxx

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Updated Skincare Routine

5/6/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
I hope you enjoyed last week's post about the Fortune Favours The Brave palette (here).
Today I'll be showing you my updated skincare routine as its been ages (i.e. nearly two years) since I last talked about it (here).

I'm a bit lazy when it comes to exfoliating, but I always without fail, remove my make up and make sure to moisturise.

Here's the run-down of products I use to keep my skin at it's best:

- Garnier Cleansing Wipes for Normal to Combination Skin
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Combination & Sensitive Skin
- Superdrug Oval Face Pads
- Garnier SkinActive Pure Active 3-1 Scrub
- Primark Face Scrubber
- Garnier Moisture + Matte Moisturiser for Combination to Oily Skin
- The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil

Removing Make Up

To remove my make up I always use the Garnier Cleansing Wipes soaked in the Micellar Water to remove my eye make up. I know make up wipes are naughty but it hurts my eyes too much to use a cotton pad soaked in Micellar Water. Once I've used the wipe to remove my eye make up, eyebrows and any remaining lipstick, I use a couple of cotton pads to remove my face make up and make sure there are no traces of foundation or blush still on my skin.

Cleansing

Updated Skincare Routine | Garnier SkinActive Scrub | abibailey.co.uk

I try to cleanse/exfoliate my skin once a week to remove any remaining make up or oils that could clog my pores. I should probably do it more often but like I said, I'm lazy and find it a chore. I tend to do this in the morning to leave my skin refreshed for the day.
I like this particular scrub as you can use it as a wash, a scrub or a mask.
I like to wash my face with water, apply the mask and let it set and then use my scrubber to exfoliate it off. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and refreshed.

Moisturising

Updated Skincare Routine | Garnier Moisture + Matte moisturiser and The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil | abibailey.co.uk

If you remember in my April Glossybox post (here) I talked about The Body Shop Oils of Life and I am STILL loving it! Absolutely obsessed, it has completely turned my skin around. My complexion is much smoother, it has faded my spot scars and leaves my skin so hydrated.
In April I wasn't sure if I'd buy the full size as it's £28 but I will definitely be picking it up once my tester has run out (it's on its last legs). I was never much of a skincare person but this little miracle oil has totally changed my mind!
Before I go to sleep, I drop a few drops on my cheeks, nose, chin and forehead and gently pat it in to make sure it definitely absorbs into the skin. I then apply the Moisture + Matte moisturiser all over the face to help seal in the oil and add maximum hydration.
I always make sure to moisturise (minus the oil) before I do my make up too, to create a smooth base for my make up.

How do you take care of your skin and what are your holy grail products?
I'd love to know, so please leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox | April 2016

24/4/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Freedom Makeup Haul last week? (HERE).
This is my third Glossybox that I've received (Starter box) (March box)
I wasn't as thrilled with this one to be honest, but then not every box can be spot on!
I did get a couple of items that I am loving, though.

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder

A nice compact powder, mattifies the skin well and adds a touch of coverage and colour. I don't like how much glitter there is though - I'm not trying to be Edward Cullen.
It looks nice swept over the cheekbones and nose to add a bit of a shimmer.
Full size is only £3.

The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil

I'm a little bit in love with this one! I love the little pipette too.
At first I was a bit reluctant to use it as I've never used a facial oil before and it frightened me a bit, so I read up on how to use it (I know, what sort of beauty blogger am I?) and have been loving it.
It claims to be an 'intensely revitalising facial oil' and I agree with that statement.
Once I've taken my make up off, I dab this along my T-Zone and the rest of my face using my finger tips, and then sometimes pat my moisturiser over the top to lock in the moisture while I sleep.
I wake up with healthier looking, hydrated skin.
The full size is £28 so I'm not sure I would pay that but I love this little tester and it is a great facial oil.

Leighton Denny Miracle Mist

I was a bit sceptical of this one too as I already have lots of nail drying sprays and this doesn't really scream 'beauty' at me, but I used it and loved it.
It actually did dry my nails in about 2 minutes, and I am talking dry dry not touch dry.
I also love that it doesn't have a chemical smell that sucks all the oxygen from the room like some others do. It really is a great nail drying spray.
Full size is £12, a bit pricey but it is worth the money.

STYLondon Temporary 'Henna' Tattoos

Now this was the dud item in the box - this is not beauty to me.
I haven't worn temporary tattoos since I was about 12 and don't intend to again.
I haven't tried them so I can't tell you anything about them (sorry !).
These will be going in my nail art draw in case I ever feel inspired to use them on my nails.
Full size is £5.99.

Studio 10 Brow Lift Perfecting Liner

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder / Studio 10 Eyebrow Pencil and Highlighter

This is a lovely eyebrow pencil, it's a really hard consistency so you can create a really natural brow look and create tiny fine lines to resemble hairs. It's double ended so you have the defining pencil on one end and the highlighter pencil on the other. Personally I would have preferred a spooli as opposed to a highlighter pencil, purely because I just don't get on with highlighter pencils.
It's a tiny bit warm toned for me but I'll definitely be using it again.
Full size is £22.

So not my favourite Glossybox but I got a couple of goodies out of it!
What did you think of the April Glossybox?
I'd love to hear your thoughts so leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next week.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | March 2016

13/3/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post talking about the L'Oreal Infallible 24-H Matte Foundation (here).
As you may know I recently signed up to Glossybox, I was thrilled with what I received in my Starter Box (here) so it I thought it might be nice to post about what I get in each Glossybox, each month and make it a bit of a series here on the blog.

It arrived on Thursday and just like last time, it came beautifully packaged and was tied up with a bow and a little card explaining what each item is and how much it costs full size.

Olay Regenerist Skin Tone Perfecting Cream

I've used the Olay Skin Tone Perfecting Cream twice and I'm already in love with it.
Such a nice formula and feels so lovely on the skin. You can actually feel it improving your skin and it smells delicious too.
You can apply it day and night, I apply mine at night but I think it would make a perfect base for make up. It's supposed to even out dark spots and fine lines and such, so obviously I'll need to keep using it before I comment on that! I really do like it though and if it helps fade my spot scars then I will be buying it full size when it runs out!

Hey Honey Honey Silk Facial Serum

I haven't had chance to use the Hey Honey Facial Serum yet, but as it says on it 'Good Morning' I think I'll use it before I apply my make up. It's a different consistency to the Olay face cream; it's a wetter formula and doesn't absorb as quickly (having smeared it across my hand) but that's ok. It is described as a 'light and luxurious moisturising serum and under make up primer' and it is packed with all sorts of healthy ingredients and vitamins. I think this'll really replenish my skin and I'm looking forward to using it to refresh my skin each morning.

So Susan Light Diffuser Illuminator & Bronze Duo

In my starter box I got the So Susan Highlighter Pencil and wasn't too impressed with it and I'm not blown away with this either. I just don't think it's a brand I'm going to get on with. The quality is ok, the pigmentation is quite subtle so you may enjoy it if you have a fair skin tone. The highlighter is a nice gold shimmer and the bronzer has a shimmer to it too. I think it'd be nice in the summer but it's just not for me! They might make nice eyeshadows though, so I'll persevere.

Luxie 504 Large Angled Face Brush

I've heard of Luxie as I watch Desi Perkins on Youtube and she's been using a lot of their brushes lately and I can see why! The bristles are really soft and the I love the pink handle and rose gold ferrule (metal bit). Ideal for contouring and applying highlighter.

-417 Catharsis Vitamin Mineral Shampoo and Conditioner

I've not heard of this company before but I love the packaging. Apparently they're packed with 'Dead Sea moisture balancing minerals, energising vitamins and essential oils to leave your hair super gleaming, hydrated and lustrous'.
I used it and I liked how it left my hair, it feels clean, smooth and healthy. It's not overly shiny or hydrated but I always blow dry my hair so it's quite damaged! I'll keep using it and I'm sure I'll notice a difference.

Again, I love what I've received and it's such a good saving.
The whole experience is very enjoyable and definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Plus who doesn't love a monthly box of treats?

Are you a Glossie?
Are there other subscription boxes I should know about?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next week!

Abi xxx

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My Skincare Routine

10/8/2014

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Hello everyone!
Today I thought I'd share with you my skincare routine. Its very simple, I know a lot of people have very in depth routines with about seven different products, which takes them half an hour. I do not. I use about four products at best, and even then that's quite rare. My routine takes about 5-10 minutes, depending on whether I am using my clay mask.
These are the products I use:

Garnier Cleansing Wipes for Normal to Combination Skin | Garnier Pure Active 3 In 1 | Garnier Pure Active Moisturiser | Freederm Gel

I start by taking my make up off in the evening using the make up wipes, which I know are terrible for your skin, but I always make sure to wash my face with water afterwards to remove the chemicals.
I was enjoying using the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water to wipe off the chemical residue but I'm not sure if that's the reason I've had such a bad break out recently, so I've stopped using it for the time being.

The 3 in 1 is fab as you can use it as a wash, a scrub or a clay mask (hence the 3 uses). Occasionally I'll use the 3 scrub to exfoliate my skin after I've removed my make up, but I prefer to wake up in the morning, wash my face and then use the clay mask. I like to do this once or twice a week. I whack it on, leave it until it's dry and then wash it off. Just make sure you check you've got all of it otherwise your sister will point out a patch you missed on your jaw, several hours later!

After that I use the moisturiser to rehydrate my skin and then I'll use the Freederm Gel on any blemishes I have and voila, I'm done! It's a quick routine, but it is effective.
Clearly I am a fan of the Garnier products (Garnier if you're reading and want to sponsor me, I'm totally up for that!).

I'll probably speak to you mid week with a Nail Art Details post so look out for that! As always I will tweet when I put up a new blog post so make sure you're following me over there (the links to all my social networks are up the top!)

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016

MUA 'Hall Of Fame' Eyeshadow Palette

Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask

Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion

Rae Feather Mini Monogram Pochette

Spa To You Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Brush and Massager

What's In My Glossybox? | June 2016

Ladival Sun Protection Spray SPF 15

De Bruyère Aftersun Lotion Monoï

Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

Emité Make Up Lip & Cheek Tint

Spa To You Konjac Sponge

Aussie Hair Care 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner

Updated Skincare Routine

Removing Make Up

Cleansing

Moisturising

What's In My Glossybox | April 2016

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder

The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil

Leighton Denny Miracle Mist

STYLondon Temporary 'Henna' Tattoos

Studio 10 Brow Lift Perfecting Liner

What's In My Glossybox? | March 2016

Olay Regenerist Skin Tone Perfecting Cream

Hey Honey Honey Silk Facial Serum

So Susan Light Diffuser Illuminator & Bronze Duo

Luxie 504 Large Angled Face Brush

-417 Catharsis Vitamin Mineral Shampoo and Conditioner

My Skincare Routine

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