Current Favourites | ♥

These have been some of my favourite products in November/early December♥

Agave healing oil treatment - £16 (60ml)

            (Birchbox.co.uk)         - £27 (120ml)

I've never really been a fan of oil for my hair as I'm always scared of putting too much on and making it greasy but this is really easy as you only need a 5p sized drop for all of your hair. It smells amazing, makes my hair really soft and shiny. You can also use this as a super hydrating body oil. 

The Body Shop strawberry beautifying oil - £9 100ml (thebodyshop.co.uk)

This is similar to the product above it has the same uses and is equally as amazing, maybe a bit more affordable if you want to spend a little less. It also comes in a range of scents including; coconut, pink grapefruit, satsuma, mango & more!

Dr Jart+ water act skin mist - £18 150ml (birchbox.co.uk) 

I've been using this after cleansing and moisturising & it just makes your skin feel so clean & fresh, it helps to absorb your moisturiser quicker! I would also recommend the Dr Jart+ premium beauty balm (boots.com) I think both of those products are amazing!

Lush Eyes Right Mascara - £12 5g (lush.co.uk)

I love trying new mascaras, so of course I had to try one from Lush. Usually I get quite irritated & itchy eyes from normal mascaras as I have quite sensitive eyes but this one is totally different, it's a really gentle one which has wheat grass in it. I think the fact that it's quite a natural formula helps with my sensitive eyes & it has a great brush! 

Lush comforter shower gel (lush.co.uk/kitchen)

My favourite ever Lush product is The Comforter bubble bar, so when I seen this I knew I had to get it! It smells exactly the same as the bubble bar & I just want to eat it!This is currently unavailable as i got it from The Lush Kitchen. They Make exclusive products that are available for a maximum of 21 days. They change their menu daily and make small batches everyday, as soon as the kitchen have finished making your product it gets sent to you so it's the freshest you can get!

Ashley ♥

My haircare favourites | ♥

These are some of my haircare favourites, things I use all the time and others that I use less frequently but are still amazing!

Shampoo;

Lush Big Shampoo - £12.25 330g (lush.co.uk)

This shampoo is packed full of great ingredients like course sea salt, seaweed, coconut oil, lemon & lime. The sea salt is great at giving volume and cleansing while the coconut oil and seaweed softens the hair. The lemon & lime also help to give the hair a great shine! I go between Big, Timotei Pure & Tresemmé Keratin Smooth 7 day shampoo.

Conditioner;

Tresemme 7 Day Smooth Conditioner - £5.99 250ml (boots.com)

I try to use this conditioner with its matching shampoo, but it still works amazing with any. It really helps to combat frizzy hair and makes your hair so soft! As with all Tresemme products it smells great too! The keratin is heat activated so works when you straighten your hair. I go between this, Timotei pure conditioner & Lush american cream!

Hair Masks;

Embelleze Rio Brazilian Keratin - £24.99 1kg (beautybyzara.com)

I got this little 100g sample in a Glossybox and honestly it's the best thing I've ever used for my hair! I use it once a week or once a fortnight, depending on what I've been using on my hair e.g if I've  been using the Tresemme shampoo/conditioner I don't use this. It's amazing to sort out dry colour damaged hair & frizz, you can also use it as a normal conditioner. After mine is finished though I don't know if I can justify spending £25 on a tub, but it is amazing! 

Hair Treatments;

Vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir - £5.19 50ml (boots.com)

I use this if I'm not using a hair mask, I just add a couple of small drops to my hair after I've washed it and it makes it feel so soft and repairs any split ends. It's got Argan Oil in it which is really nourishing for the hair and gives it an amazing shine! It also smells amaaazing!

Aussie Miracle Recharge Colour Leave-In Conditioner - £4.49 250ml (boots.com)

I rarely use heat on my hair as I leave it to dry naturally most of the time & I have to wear it up for work so there is no point in straightening it, but when I do use heat I love this Aussie spray. It of course smells amazing like all of the Aussie products but it's great for soft feeling hair whilst being a heat protector at the same time! Aussie products are currently 3 for £10 at boots!

Finishing products;

Toni&Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray - £7.49 200ml (boots.com)

I love this salt spray for if I'm doing wavy hair, spray it on plaits if I am going to take them out to get waves or if I just want a nice messy look. 

For hairspray I love Aussie Miracle Hairspray Shine + Hold - £3.99 (boots.com)  or Number 4 Non Aerosol Hairspray - £18.50 (birchbox.co.uk) I know there is a big price difference but I find that the aerosol free hairsprays last a lot longer than any others and doesn't give you that horrible crispy finish!

Of course it wouldn't be a hair post without mentioning tangle teezers! They are the best thing you will ever buy and won't regret it! For more about them you can visit my recent post about them here; http://t.co/GHrnnwvaAd    

If i'm dying my hair i'll use L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss in 454 Chocolate Brownie or 360 Black Cherry - i can never decide if i want red or brown hair so i always go between these two colours! I've tried a lot of different colours and brands and i love L'Oreal the most!

I hope this helps anyone who wants to give any new hair products a try! 

Ashley ♥

Lush Christmas | ♥

I LOVE Lush a lot, and I love Christmas a lot so both together is the best! I bought some things from Lush recently so here are a few! (All from lush.co.uk)

The Christmas Penguin bubble bar - £3.25

Bubble bars are probably my favourite products ever from Lush, because you can get more than one bath out of them. This cute little penguin has a citrusy scent & has mandarin and lemon oils in it.

The Christmas Hedgehog bubble bar - £3.25

This bubble bar has Shea & cocoa butter packed in which are super moisturising, it also has some sparkles on the hedgehog's spikes! It has quite a woody/floral scent probably from the rose in it.

Christmas Eve bubble bar - £2.95 

This has the perfect relaxation scent! It smells just like flowers, and it has Jasmine in it which is a relaxing smell to me. Love the price of this too as you will get a lot of baths from it!

Candy Mountain bubble bar - £2.75

This is by far my favourite Christmas product that I bought and amazingly priced. It smells like my all time fave Lush products Creamy Candy & The Comforter in one and it has shimmer! What more can I ask for? 

The Melting Snowman bath melt - £2.25

This little snowman smells just like Christmas! He has a christmas spice/cinnamon scent with almond oil & cocoa butter to moisturise the skin!

Snow Fairy shower gel - £3.75 (100g)

This shower gel has a very sweet scent and has little sparkles in it! I think it smells exactly like Lush bubblegum lip scrub (yum!). It also has seaweed to make your skin extra soft!

Baked Alaska soap - £3.25 (100g) 

This soap has an amazing citrusy scent, it has coconut oil in it which is amazing for your skin. The full wheel/ball soap is made to look like a giant snowball!

Reindeer Rock soap - £3.10 (100g)

This has one of those scents that you can't really think what is smells like. But I think it smells like The Comforter bubble bar mixed with berrries. The full wheel of soap has lots of cute silver sparkly reindeer on the top.

Yog Nog soap - £3.40 (100g)

This smells good enough to eat! It's scent is like a mixture between chocolate, caramel & fudge! It's super moisturising and I'd say it would be great for dry skin! The full wheel of soap looks like a giant Christmas cookie!

I hope everyone gets the opportunity to try something Christmassy from Lush!

Ashley ♥

Tangle Teezers | ♥

Tangle Teezers are probably one of the best things I've ever bought! Since my hair has gotten longer it is a lot more tuggy & knotty. These are literally pain free when trying to untangle your hair! 

Tangle Teezer Aqua Splash - £13.99 (boots.com)

This is my favourite Tangle Teezer, it's for when your hair is wet. I use it when I have conditioner on so I can make sure it's even all over my hair. Then once I've towel dried my hair I use it again, my hair is usually really knotty and tangled by this point. This untangles your hair with absolutely no pain!

Tangle Teezer Original - £10.99 (boots.com)

I use this Tangle Teezer instead of a normal hairbrush, it is just like the others at untangling - pain free! It makes your hair feel so soft and looks so glossy!

Tangle Teezer compact brush - £12.49 (boots.com)

This is a great size for your handbag, it also has a protective cover so that the plastic teeth don't get damaged or bent in your bag. It's also amazing at detangling your hair like the rest!

On boots.com you can also get the Tangle Teezer Magic Flowerpot (£13.49) for kids! It gently detangles hair like the rest do and it has a storage compartment to store hair bobbles & accessories! 

I think everyone definitely needs a Tangle Teezer in their life!!

Ashley ♥

Youtube | ♥!

I uploaded my first ever YouTube video! It's a tutorial on how to do this ripped zombie nail look, go give it a wee watch and subscribe please:-) ♥

http://youtu.be/TFPYxrfCq6g?list=UULpIwHE6ErZMa3Kq3X4gS3Q

Ashley♥

Top 3 eye creams | ♥

I think it's sooo important to have a great eye cream that really works! So here are my top 3 that I think are the best!

Benefit it's potent! Eye cream - £25.50 for 14.2g (benefitcosmetics.co.uk) 

I know this seems expensive for an eye cream, but the one I have (3g pot) which I got in a Birchbox has lasted me for ages and I still have loads left! It's super hydrating & is great at fading dark circles. I just apply a tiny bit with my ring fingers and dab it right round my eyes.

Clinique superdefense SPF 20 age defense eye cream - £30 for 15ml (clinique.co.uk)

I got this tiny tube as a free sample when I was buying other things from Clinique & I'm so glad that I did. It is totally amazing and you can feel how hydrating it is as soon as you apply it, I think that it has an instant brightening effect on my eyes and feels amazingly hydrating for ages even after applying make-up. At £30 it is a bit expensive but the tiny tube I have had lasted me about 2 months!

Balance me extra care wonder eye cream - £11 for 7ml or £20 for 15ml (balanceme.co.uk)

I had never heard of this brand before I got this eye cream (in a Birchbox as usual♥!) but I love it and will definitely be trying more things from the brand! This eye cream feels like it instantly helps relieve tired eyes. It's the only eye cream I've ever had that has a scent and it smells amazing!

Ashley ♥

Best lip products | ♥!

Lip butters;

The Body Shop lip butters - from £4 (thebodyshop.co.uk)

These are my favourite ever lip products, they are really hydrating & moisturising. They work amazingly on chapped lips and there is a range of great scents which also have a range of products to match! Some of the ones in my photo have been discontinued, including my favourite which was Sweet Lemon. But you can get Pink Grapefruit, Mango, Strawberry, Blueberry(£3 just now), Shea, Coconut & Chocomania(£3 just now). They also have a "Foundation lip butter" which is dragon fruit with 100% of the proceeds going to their selected charities!

Lip scrubs;

Lush bubblegum lip scrub - £5.50 (lush.co.uk)

This is brilliant for use before the body shop lip butters or on its own! It is great at exfoliating the lips then you simply lick it off! It tastes like candy floss, it has jojoba oil in it to help soften & add moisture to your lips. You can also get Santa's lip scrub which has a cola flavour, Mint Julips which has mint chocolate flavour and Popcorn which obviously tastes of popcorn.

Lip balms;

Pixi Shea butter lip balm in Honey Nectar - £8 (pixibeauty.co.uk)

I recently received this in a Birchbox & I'm so glad I did! I'm not really a fan of lip colour on me, I just don't think I suit it. But when I tried this it's perfect as it's more of a tint I think so it's just enough colour! It's really nourishing and smells like vanilla, it's not sticky and really lightweight. I will definitely be trying more things from the Pixi range!

Clinique superbalm lip treatment - £13 (clinique.co.uk)

You can use this product on its own or underneath lipstick/gloss, it's super hydrating and really helps dry, sore & chapped lips. It's not at all sticky either which makes it even better! I use this everyday before I put my make up on and if my lips need a bit of moisture during the day! Everyone should have this it's amazing!

Ashley♥

Favourite body butters | ♥!

The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter 200ml - £13 (thebodyshop.co.uk)

This Body Butter is a really creamy formula. It leaves the skin feeling really soft and non greasy and works especially good on dry skin. It has Shea butter in it which is great for your skin, and it smells fantastic just like strawberry hubba bubba! Everyone definitely needs to try a Body Shop body butter because they are amazing:-)!

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream 300 ml - £10.50 (boots.com)

I love Soap & Glory! This is definitely my favourite scent from their range, it smells good enough to eat. It works even better when used with the Sugar Crush body wash & body scrub, leaves you smelling amazing & dries in really quickly. You get quite a lot in the tub so it lasts a while. It also has cocoa butter, almond & coconut oils which help to make it it's the super rich moisturising body butter it is!

ASP Spa Honey & Soy Milk Body Butter 240g - £6.99 (salonservices.com)

This is a very hydrating and non greasy body butter, I mainly use it on my hands and feet and you only need the smallest amount. It's scent reminds me of golden syrup porridge, but it's not too sweet so not overpowering. You can get other products with the same scent too, I have the cuticle oil (£4.29 for 15ml) and that is also amazingly hydrating and smells fantastic. This range is such an amazing price too!

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300 ml - £10.50 (boots.com)

This is a super moisturising body butter, I think it works best when you're just out of the shower/bath and soaks in really well. It has a nice fruity but floral scent & not strong or overpowering. It's a really thick formula so a little goes a long way and it really helps me with dry skin! 

Lush King of Skin Solid Body Butter 75g - £5.75 (lush.co.uk)

I almost can't believe how amazing this product is! You rub it onto your skin once you're out of the shower/bath and it melts as you move it around, it's super moisturising and dries in really fast so no annoying stickiness! It has fresh bananas, oat milk, cocoa butter & coconut oil as well as many other amazing ingredients. I think it really does smell like banana, coconut & oats, yum! If this scent is not for you, Lush do some other solid body butter bars too but I'd definitely recommend trying one!

Ashley ♥

Lush Lemony Flutter cuticle butter | Review♥!

This product is amazing for everywhere not just your cuticles. I use it mainly on my feet and cuticles, but wherever else I get a bit of dry skin I just use this and it's gone the next day. It's soo moisturing that you only need a tiny bit. It has lemon oil (hence the name lemony flutter) which makes it smell fantastic! It also has Shea butter & mango butter to make it a great moisturiser. It's a non greasy formula which is just what you want in a moisturiser product. At only £6.75 for 50g it is definitely worth trying, I have had this pot for about 5 months now and it's not running out anytime soon:-)

Ashley ♥

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/lemony-flutter

Top 4 Favourite Mascaras | ♥!

I know that it's normally a top 5 or a top 10 but I don't have more than 4 mascaras that I love! I absolutely love trying new mascaras but these ones are the ones I always go back to. 

Rimmel Wonder'full in extreme black - £7.99

This mascara is enriched with argan oil which is amazing for your eyelashes, it is absolutely clump free and the brush helps to separate your lashes really well. It's a really flexible brush so it helps to get every lash. 

Model co power lash black mascara - £24 

I got this mascara recently in a birchbox (this is a sample size) and it is truly amazing! When I first got it I felt a bit disappointed when I had a look at the brush as it looked like it would be clumpy and it looked like it had too much product on, but I was so wrong! This makes my eyelashes look huge, even without eyelash curlers they look so curly. The brush is also fantastic, enables you to seperate & get to all the lashes. At £24 it seems a bit pricey but I think it's so worth it! 

Clinique bottom lash mascara in black - £13

The tiny brush in this mascara is fantastic for seperating all those tiny bottom lashes. I also use it for those tiny top lashes that you sometimes miss. This tube has lasted for so long as I've had it for about 4 months so far so is definitely worth the £13 price tag. The best thing is that you never get any of those annoying mascara smudges under your eyes!

Rimmel scandaleyes retro glam in black  - £6.99
This is my absolute favourite mascara ever! One that I will continually repurchase! It has an amazing curved brush and it catches all the lashes (even the tiny annoying ones). The formula is amazing as it gives you volume, there is never any clumps, it doesn't smudge and I never need to use eyelash curlers with it! I only use one coat of this and that is really all you need, but more coats just make your eyelashes look even more amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone!

I hope you enjoyed my little reviews:-)

Ashley ♥

Hello:-)!

Hi! I'm Ashley, I'm 22 I live in Kirkcaldy & I just wanted to start a little blog to talk about all things beauty (and maybe some others). I'm going to try to do a new blog post every Thursday, so come visit then:-) x