Hello Everyone!

First of all, I would like to apologize for the state of these containers. They have been well-loved but it's left them in quite the state! I'm a huge Lushie and have rarely been disappointed in their products.
I noticed the other day that I'm building up quite the collection of empty pottles, so I thought before I take the pots back for recycling (free face mask, yay!) I would show you what I have been using and why I loved them >>

Hot Toddy Shower Gel
This was one of the Christmas items they released in July, which was perfect for us Kiwis because it meant that we got them in Winter. This shower gel was absolutely amazing on cold days because it has one of those festive comfort scents. And no wonder it smelt so good with ginger and cinnamon spices in it. I was disappointed when they didn't bring it back out in December...

Ultrabland Facial Cleanser 
This is still one of the best cleansers I have ever used. Again, this was perfect in winter because the formula is super thick and rich with honey so my makeup would come off easily. Now that it's warmer I've switched to a lighter one, but if you're looking for a gentle cleanser this one is great.


Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
I heard so many people raving about this when I first started watching YouTube, only my local Lush stopped selling it. But luckily I found this in a gift box so I could finally try it. And it was lovely! It's not as heavy as I expected (like Lush's King of Skin a.k.a the most luxurious bar ever!) but that just meant it was great for everyday use.

D'Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap
I definitely need to repurchase this one. It was super soft and moisturizing to use and I even recommended it to a friend and she loved it too. It has golden syrup, rosehip oil, cocoa butter and fresh strawberries to keep your skin feeling lovely afterwards. It makes the chore of shaving a lot more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Imperialis Facial Moisturizer
This is probably my third time repurchasing this one. It's quite a good medium moisturizer, with it being light for the mornings but you could still happily use it at night too. It's quite gentle and refreshing, yet has tonnes of great ingredients to help your skin.

Snow-Showers Shower Jelly
This was another Christmas in July item (I think?) that I absolutely loved. I used this a lot on cold Sundays since the orange and champagne scent just lifted my mood and helped me relax. I know some people are put off by using shower jellies but they aren't that bad. I mean, you do drop them a few times in the shower but the oils are great and they smell so good!

Rub Rub Shower Scrub
Now that it's almost Summer I really need to go and buy this again. It smells so fresh and the salt is amazing for exfoliating after a long hot day. Plus, if you use it in your hair you'll get some crazy volume like you've been swimming at the beach!

Daddy-O Shampoo
This time last year I got my hair dyed blonde-ombre for my birthday (which turned out great!) and the color stayed for ages, which I think has a lot to do with using this shampoo. You only need a small amount so this bottle lasted me most of the year, and the lemon makes you hair look amazing. Definitely buying this again when I get my hair dyed soon. 

So those are my empty Lush products, all of which I loved and would highly recommend!

Are there any Lush products you can't live without?

Let me know! 

"Til next time x.

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Daily Essentials: Skin-Care

Hey guys! So, I'm finally happy with my skin-care routine at the moment (Huraay!) and I thought it would be cool to share with you some of the products that I have been loving. My skin can be very problematic, so I have to choose my skin-care items carefully. Thankfully, I've found a routine that keeps these problems at bay and products that work well.

Yes to Tomatoes Moisturizer

I've been using this product for a while now and I remember liking it really quickly. It's very refreshing and it helps me to wake up on those early mornings. 

Using natural products is very important to me, which is why I chose this brand. Being 98% natural it is reassuring to know that there are no nasty chemicals to be found. 

It's light and you don't need to use much so the bottle has lasted me months. Will definitely be buying this again!

Rimmel BB Cream

(I know this technically comes under make up, but since it has SPF 25 in it I'm going to count it as skin-care!) 

Last year I was on the hunt to try a BB cream for the first time and after going through several recommendations I decided to go with this one. I actually bought it on holiday but couldn't use it because I got a shade that was way too light (oops!)  But once my lovely tan faded and autumn rolled through I have been using this almost everyday!

I'm not a fan of the heaviness of foundations, so this Rimmel product is perfect since it's so light and it goes on easy. And the best part is that it stays put on my face all day, even when I'm working.  

I highly recommend!

Lush Ultrabland Cleanser

 This is usually the start of my night skin routine. I've normally had a shower and washed my face, but my make-up hasn't washed off completely. I have bought this cleanser so many times now and I absolutely love it. It is quite thick since it has honey and almond oil in it, but it does a such great job of removing make-up. A must-have for me!

Lush Tea Tree Toner Water

We all know that tea tree oil is great to help stop breakouts, and as my skin is quite spot-prone I need all the help I can get! I usually use this with my UltraBland cleanser in removing my make up (as a lovely Lush girl recommended) and I truly believe that it helps in stopping my skin for breaking out when I use it regularly. Plus, it's nice and cooling on my face and helps me to relax before bed.

Neutrogena Naturals Night Cream

 This is probably my favorite part of my skin care routine. I chose this moisturizer after my much-loved Nivea night cream ran out, and I was quite worried that I wouldn't enjoy it. Thankfully I had nothing to worry about it turns out I love this product! 

Neutrogena has always worked well with my skin and I can honestly say that I have never woken up with feeling dry. It has the right consistency, not too thick yet not too thin, and has lasted me for months.

Witch Naturally Clear Blemish Gel

A while back my skin was driving me absolutely crazy. It was the worst it had been in years, so I knew I had to find something to help. I came across this gel on a shopping trip, and since it was only $15 I figured it was worth a shot. Let me tell you, this has saved my skin! I put it on before bed each night and from the very first time I tried it I noticed a difference. It has just had such a calming effect and I don't have to worry about redness anymore. Definitely try this, or anything with Witch Hazel in it if your skin is acting out. 

So those are my daily skin-care essentials! Let me know what your essentials are in the comments, I would love your recommendations! x.

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Lush Review: Cupcake Fresh Face Mask

 

This is definitely a Friday night-in product; a little treat after a hard week. For all of us with a sweet tooth this is probably the most appealing Lush face mask and so I was quite excited to try it. I've used several other Lush face masks prior to this one and I personally love how fresh all of the ingredients are. I tend to shy away from anything with too many chemicals, hence why Lush is my go-to brand for everything skincare. Here are all the important bits:

Key Ingredients: Rhassoul mud, cocoa powder and butter, fresh mint, vanilla, linseed, peppermint oil.
Description: "Chocolate heaven for oily and teenage skin. Helps absorb excess oil and calm breakouts."
Price: $18.99 (NZ)

This face mask had quite the job ahead of it as my skin can be very spot-prone (especially at the time I went to try this), and I also work in a bakery, so it can be quite difficult keeping my skin clean and clear with all the steam coming from ovens. My first reaction was how lovely and cooling the peppermint oil is. It makes it surprisingly refreshing and takes away from the heaviness of the cocoa butter. Speaking of, after my ten minutes were up, I noticed how significantly smoother my skin felt, as well as feeling lovely and clean. I didn't, however, notice a great difference to my spots, even after time had passed and I used it several times over the course of a week. The peppermint only calmed the redness for so long and it didn't seem to take away any excess oils, as promised in the description.

I wish I could rave about this product, but it just didn't work on my skin how I hoped it would. Despite this, it was nice and cool on the skin and it felt a lot smoother afterwards. It's a great product for cleansing and the ingredients make you feel like you're treating your skin to a more luxurious face mask. You can also trust that the ingredients are fresh and aren't going to do any damage to your skin. Of course, this mask will work differently on everyone, depending on your skin type. I wouldn't recommend it as a heavy-duty mask, however, it was still very pleasant and a great treat for your skin.

Purchase again? No, however, I would buy it for a friend as a present.

Let me know in the comments if you have tried this or any other Lush fresh face masks, and what you thought of them. Would love to hear how you enjoyed them!

Until next time x.