First off I am a big fan of the fact this comes in an easy to carry (and travel with) 50ml tube, hygienic, practical and fresh looking makes it a winner on the packaging front. I love that with the tube you can be in control of how much you are getting out, and the click close lid is properly sturdy so there should be no mishaps in your make up bags.

When blended in it gives a gorgeous golden shimmer glow- without gathering in my crater pores, as you can see from the snap it does have a really golden shine which you can mix down with some moisturiser like I do for day time, or wear on its own under your base for a night time look. I have been using it for a while now and am really happy with the finish, It absorbs into the skin quickly and doesn’t feel overly greasy whilst still giving that golden glow I like. I think this is going to be great for summer time as you could easily wear this alone on tanned skin to get that healthy look, and it would also look fab on the collar bones, or up the front of bare legs to make them look longer. Right now for winter is definitely doing to job of perking up my dull looking skin, those light reflecting particles are amazing.

I am in love with it because it also has SPF 15 in it, which is something I like to look for. I haven’t experienced any flash back while wearing it for photos which is a must know for beauty bloggers Overall I am thrilled with this little find, a totally inexpensive but versatile product that performs well.

I really want to try the Vitamin E face oil next, I have heard some excellent things about it! I noticed on Superdrugs Website today that it is 2 for £3.99 on the Vitamin E range so now might be the time to try it out.

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Being the lovely company they are they didn’t leave me bereft but sent me a bunch of make up to help me along.

The first goodie in my envelope was the MUA Matte Foundation in Shade 2 Honeycomb which went perfectly with my skin tone and ladies you may need to sit down when I tell you the price…£2!

The foundation went on well, gave very good coverage and a little of it went a long way. I always advise girls to stick to their tried and tested foundation as it is the one piece of make up I don’t like to mess with; one mistake and we get break out central. However the super duper cheap price and the good results from MUA means it’s worth giving it a try and finding out whether or not the foundation is for you.

Then for the eyes, I used a blue eye shadow from a pre existing palette I own. It’s nothing special and to be honest any other base colour would have done just as well. The thing that really set it apart was the 2 True Eyeshadow Dazzlers (£1.99) which I applied liberally to give me a sparkle-tastic effect on the lids.

I then popped on some NYC natural eyelashes (£1.99). I don’t like wearing the whole shebang when it comes to lashes and just cut a little portion of the lash and apply to the outer part of my eyelid. I find this gives a much more natural final look.

And then finally I applied the Collection 2000 Hot Looks Polish in Lemon Soda (£1.79) for a brilliant yellow nail look. The polish was rather hard to apply, a little bit streaky but after some patience and three or four coats later I was rewarded with a fab pop of colour.

And finally I finished off the lips with a bit of vaseline and a maroon lip liner I had in my bag; again any lip liner/ stick or gloss would have done.

And so there you have it, my high fashion look for the grand total of £7.77!

A sucker for packaging I was immediately taken by the pretty square tin which will make a perfect jewellery box after the bath salts run out. The salts themselves have a sweet fruity smell and I’ve taken to leaving the lid off so that the smell can waft through my bedroom, doubling up as a non plug-in air freshener.

Used in a bath, the salts immediately create a relaxing atmosphere, the smell is simply delicious and it lulls you into a pleasant, slightly dreamy state… perfect and comforting during these wintery nights.

I don’t generally use salts in my bath and instead tip a load of some generic body wash into the water but using these salts have transformed bath time into a much more luxurious experience; and at a cost of only £4.99 per tin from the Superdrug site the price really doesn’t break the bank.

I highly recommend the Leafy and Lovely salts; it’ll make your bath times an indulgent little party for one!

The makeup remover removed all my traces of my eye makeup including my stubborn mascara. It didn’t drag or sting like some makeup removers do so not only is it super-sensitive but super-effective too!

I also tried the Looking Good soothing eye gel, also clinically tested for sensitive skin, dermatologically tested, fragrance free AND alcohol free too.  So is it any good? It is incredibly cooling and once applied it does sooth your eyes.  Its aim is to help reduce puffiness and dark circles around eyes.  But after a week of using, I didn’t notice a change– perhaps after more use I might notice more of a difference… watch this space!

Whilst each nail was wet they were individually bejewelled with Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique Gemstones [around 20 each nail] to give a glamorous, eye catching finish.

Below you can see the application – the girls did amazingly to get all 11 models done in such a short space of time.

Serious attention to detail! It fully paid off though, they made such a statement and brought an added edge to the hair and make up styling.

Poppy Delevigne having her nails worked on by the Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique girls

Below – The wonderful nails team (from left) Steph, Sophie and Yanna

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I was excited to receive the Christmas catalogue from Superdrug and a taste of whats on offer this year in the form of the Studio Look Book Mini Metallics Eyes set ( £6.99) What I love about a set like this is that is perfect for a make up lover of any age. The eyeshadows are pigmented and are in gorgeous colours, and the eyeliner and mascara are really handy for keeping in your handbag for the Christmas Party Nights. I love the colours on offer in these sets, there is something for everyone, and the adorable magazine style packaging is too cute- I love that they have put full instructions on how to get the look on the inside cover- it really has everything!

The Baked eye shadows are really velvety soft and blend really well. I was so impressed with their pigmentation- these photos are very light swatches so the colour is very buildable. The Shimmer in them is gorgeous- not big chunks of glitter but smooth shimmer that really catches the light. The lightest colour- Soft chiffon that is not quite as visible in this photo makes an incredible highlighter, it gives a wonderful soft focus to the tops of the cheeks and the inner eye- I am in LOVE!

I couldn’t help but get carried away and writing up an imaginary list for Santa, so here are some of my other favourite picks from Superdrug this Christmas:

 I already own the Babyliss Big Hair Styler and Babyliss Curling Wand and I would totally recommend both to anyone looking for an amazing Christmas present- these are absolutely amazing tools that give fantastic salon results. The big hair gives you huge volume, just like having a blow dry at the hairdresser, from the comfort of your own own home! The curling wand is the best I have ever used, it doesn’t have a clamp like many other curlers so the curls it gives are really natural looking and last all day and night. I would love to try out the Wave Envy tool and the Thermo Ceramic Rollers now too, so they are definitely going on my list to Santa!

Other things that are total must haves are the Gosh Primer Set and The Andrea Fullerton Nail Boutique. I have tried out lots of Primers in the past year and the Gosh one is one my favourites, on its own it costs £12.99 so this gift set means you get a gorgeous lip gloss, an eyeshadow trio and an eyeliner for only £14.99.  I love Gosh make up, the quality is amazing so anyone would be lucky to wake up to this on Christmas Morning! Andrea Fullertons Nail Boutique is a must for any nail art fans like me- this set has everything you need for sparkly nails for the sparkliest time of the year!

With all the Christmas goodies on 3 for 2 at Superdrug you can get all your shopping done in a flash and still have money to spare to get yourself a few treats too

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Moving home, there are always so many things to remember, but you are always bound to forget the most important things, like handwash.

So I was lucky enough to try out the new Method handwash. Celebrities such as Cat Deely, Rachel Bilson, Brad Pitt and Stella McCartney, cant get enough of Method Handwash.  So why is this handwash so popular with the celebs?  It contains vitamin E, aloe and glycerine for extra moisturising and is made from non-toxic products, suitable for vegans and for people who “want a better way to clean”.

Method available in a variety of scents

The soap is available in variety of scents including sweet water, waterfalls and lavender.   I really liked the teardrop bottle, which is recyclable as well so its kind to the environment.  I especially liked the light scent of the Waterfall handwash as it wasn’t overpowering like some handwashes which can be so harsh on my hands.  But unlike many handwashes, Method lathers well and rinses quickly leaving my hands feeling soft and smelling lovely!

The shampoo, Nourish me Truly, is infused with extracts of Cashmere Keratin containing a unique blend of 5 natural oils which make your hair feel stronger and the Conditioner uses extracts of Satin Silk, jasmine and orange flower which unlock shine for a sleek and glossy look.

The Miracle Mist is an amazing lightweight leave in conditioning spray that gives hair moisture and helps protect your locks from heat damage too.  The best part about Miracle Mist? It contains the incredible hair serum and a big favourite of mine, argan oil, a  rich anti-oxidant that has Vitamin E.

Miracle Mist

With names like Give Me Moisture, Gloss me and Treat Me Right, a treatment hair mask for malnourished hair that contains 5 natural oils, the new V05 hair care range is bound to leave customers’ hair feeling well and truly lavished, strengthened and radiant!

Treat Me Right

Preventing hangnails -
If you’re prone to hangnails then the saying ‘prevention is better than cure‘ definitely comes into play. When doing your weekly [or bi weekly] home manicure instead of trimming your cuticles, apply moisturiser [as much as you practically can] only snip away any ragged or torn dead skin or a hangnail!- Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique Cute-icle Trimmers or Elegant Touch Cuticle Nippers

Keep up the hand cream application, taking extra time to rub it into your fingernails, cuticles, and the skin around your nails. Do this at least twice a day, after washing your hands or bathing.
Try using cuticle oil on your fingernails and cuticles. Choose one thats specifically for keeping cuticle skin from drying out such as Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique Cute-icle Love Oil

£4.99

£4.99

Moisturise before you go to bed in fact massage hand cream into your nails and cuticles whenever you can! Superdrug have loads of choices of hand creams
Fight the urge to pick at or bite your fingernails or cuticles. These habits can cause nasty infections [+looks yukky!] as well as hangnails. Try putting your hands in your pockets instead of in your mouth!

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