My Autumn Snail Mail Buddy!

During the Autumn round of Bloggers Snail Mail so many wonderful bloggers signed up to join in, I was so overwhelmed and excited by the numbers! There was also an even number of sign ups which meant I was unable to join in, boo!

I mentioned this in one of my posts and the wonderful Kezzie who blogs over at KezzieAG commented saying she would love to be my snail mail buddy! This was such a kind gesture, so getting to know Kezzie over email it didn’t surprise me that she is such a lovely person and all round good egg!

It’s been really fun getting to know each other and finding out that we share common interests such as Doctor Who, vintage things and shopping! I think it’s my favourite bit of The Bloggers Snail Mail project!

 

I was beyond excited to get home this morning and find a package from Kezzie! Enclosed were some amazing treats and a gorgeous handmade card. Please can we all take a moment to coo over the stunning Vintage style perfume bottle, I am in LOVE with it! I want to find a vintage style mirrored tray to display it on now! Kezzie also sent me a 3D manicure set which I can’t wait to play with, some gorgeous green shimmer eye liner for Christmas and some pretty daisy hair clips which are in my hair as I sit here typing. She also sent me this stunning amethyst gemstone belt, I think I’m going to use it more as a necklace though and layer it with a few others. Finally the last item I pulled out of the package was a pebble painted with a shimmery blue/green heart which she recently picked up on a trip to the beach.

They are all such thoughtful gifts and I feel so spoilt. I would like to say a massive thank you to Kezzie for being such an awesome snail mail buddy!

If you like to sign up for the winter round of #TheBloggersSnailMail check this post outhere. Signups are open till Friday 28^th November!

Revlon Professional Uniq One Coconut All In One Hair Treatment

I am so excited to be sharing this product with you all! It is my complete miracle product and I have to admit I am a little in love with it! It has completely altered my hairs condition and has made it look and feel so much healthier. Meet Revlon Professionals Uniq One Coconut All In One Hair Treatment...

 

 

This product states it has ’10 real benefits’, so let me talk through each one and the effects it has had on my hair...

1.    REPAIR FOR DRY DAMAGED HAIR – Massive tick against this one! I get my hair cut every 8 weeks, in weeks 6-8 due to my hair being coloured a lot and very fine my locks start to get ratty and knotted – the hobo look ain't cool! I can’t straighten it at this point as it’s too frizzy. However I am currently on week 10 (I am too poor to get my hair cut at the moment) but you would know! It’s in fab condition, not drying at all and I keep getting complements on how nice it currently looks!

2.    SHINE AND FRIZ CONTROL – IT makes my hair look sleek, healthy and glossy which all equal a very happy Gemma!

3.    HEAT PROTECTION – added bonus! I hate using tons of different products on my hair so love that Uniq One does it all!

4.    SILKINESS AND SMOOTHNESS – See no.2

5.    HAIR COLOUR PROTECTION WITH UVA AND UVB FILTERS – Everyone keeps asking if I’ve coloured my hair again lately, it’s not been dyed for nearly 3 months, this spray has definitely helped to maintain and brighten the colour.

6.    EASIER BRUSHING AND IRONING – My hair can be a knotty mess but since using this it’s been so much easier to brush.

7.    INCREDIBLE DETANGLING – No 6 & 7 go together in my world and this stuff is magical! I am no longer ripping my hair out when trying to brush it and as a result of this it now feels and looks a lot thicker!

8.    LONG LASTING HAIRSTYLE – I don’t really do much with my hair in terms of styling, I either blow dry it straight or its up in a messy bun. I would say it looks a lot tidier for longer if that makes any sense!

9.    SPLIT ENDS PREVENTION – Normally I would look like I need a haircut and you can spot the frizzy ended result of split ends a mile off with my locks, but not this time! It’s still looking pretty sleek!

10.  ADDS BODY – As someone who suffers from fine flat hair, it is a massive pain, but since using this I have noticed it has a little more oomph to it which is a fantastic bonus!

I am also a sucker for coconut scented products and this smells divine! I can still smell it in my hair hours after use which I love.

It’s also so easy to use, I just spray it into damp hair then blow dry and style like usual. No need for any other products as this one covers all bases!

Its costs £13.99 and a bottle goes a long way. This spray conditioning spray has definitely become a daily staple for my hair.

Have you tried this product before? Do you love it as much as I do?

FOTD: November #sotonmeetup

 

Last Saturday I headed to the November #sotonmeetup at the Orange Rooms in Southampton, which I will be writing a blog post about soon! However in the meanwhile I thought I would treat you to a Face of the Day post! This is my make up that I wore to the event (which was awesome by the way!) and my I sort of toned my make up down a little so thought I would share it with you all, plus I haven’t done one of these posts for ages!!

FACE: The Body Shop All-in-One Insta Blur, Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Honey, Benefit Boing Concealer in 02

EYES: MAC Eye Shadow in Patina, Stila Eyeliner in Stingray, Benefit They’re Real Mascara

CHEEKS: The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in Bronze

LIPS:  MAC Lipglass in Pink Lemonade

Foryou Anti-ageing Moisturiser M4

Foryou recently got in touch and asked if I’d like to try out there Anti-ageing Moisturiser M4 which is for combination skin. As I’m getting slightly older I have started to pay more attention to my skin and what products I use. I always moisturise but with my combination skin I usually find it hard to find products that suit so I was intrigued to see what this would be like.

It contains Argan Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol and Zinc Oxide which acts an SPF. I’m not a huge fan of the smell and I’m not quite sure how to describe it! However the product itself sinks in pretty quickly, doesn’t sit on your skin like some moisturisers and is quite light and not greasy at all. A little seems to go along way and I really like the way it makes my skin feel.

 

A full sized version is £20, which I would be happy to purchase as I’ve been pretty impressed!

The Body shop All-In-One Insta Blur

 

I recently ran out of my beloved Benefit POREfessional prime, I was debating whether to shell out for a replacement or try something different. At this time The Body Shops All-In-One Instablur came out and I decided to give that a try, at £14 it was a lot cheaper in comparison.

It’s a thick gel and I was worried how it would go on my skin, but I’m pleased to say it’s easy to apply and isn’t oily at all. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and my makeup is so even and smooth, resulting in a really professional look.

Over the last few weeks my skins been a bit of a nightmare so I have stopped using foundation and as much concealer trying to give my skin a rest. Its worked my skin has cleared up and looks so much better! To try and keep it looking good I’ve just been using Instablur on its own and I am so pleased with the results, the below picture is with just Instablur and no foundation or concealer...

 

I noticed that this helped massively in concealing the lines on my forehead. I’m in denial about these lines, I still get spots so I refuse to believe I’m getting any signs of getting old! However this product has really helped to cover the lines up. It’s also fab for covering up large pores and really brightens up my skin.

I recommend it to all the gorgeous women who have their imperfections and are looking for the perfect primer, because hello ladies! You have found it! This has become my day to day face product and is fantastic!

Motivational Monday #36

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I LOVE today’s quote, I want everyone who stops and reads this post to spread some love this week!

Give someone a compliment, stop and really listen to someone, do a good deed.... it doesn’t need to be a big thing. Just give a moment of your time make someone’s day and put a smile on their face.

Positivity spreads positivity!



 

Argan Dew Miraculous Argan Oil

The kind folk at Argan Dew kindly sent me a ton of their Miraculous Argan Oil hair treatment samples to try a while back. Without really paying much attention, for the past 6 months this product has become a daily part of my hair prep each morning! As I reach my final sachet I thought id share my love for this product with you all!

Now as you will know if you are a regular to my little space on the internet here, my hair is fine which I hate! Mix fine hair with dry ends and the outcome is a tangled, matted nightmare! However since using Argan Oil regularly my hair is in such a better condition and so much more manageable.

To use this product all you need to do is pair a couple of drops (you really don’t need much, hence why my samples have lasted so long!) into your hands and massage into damp hair. I apply it from my midlengths to the ends of my hair. You then just style as normal!

On pay day I am going to be treating myself to a full sized bottle which is £24.95, I think this is pretty reasonable when you think how long it will last you!

What’s your go to hair rescue product?