Sunday, 9 October 2016

Instagram and Blog Update

Hi All!

It's been well over six weeks since my last Instagram blog post so I thought I would add a little general update to this post.

Going forward I'm aiming for a review a day Monday - Friday and an Instagram update and Giveaway at the weekend. That's at a basic level - everything else - including news and cheat sheets etc, will be on top of that. That's the aim. I'm trying, but do cut me some slack when life gets in the way. ;)

In the meantime let's all rejoice in the news that Sephora - the Holy Land - is coming to the UK.


No dates yet, if I hear I'll share. Start saving. Onto some routines...! I'm highlighting some key products, not everything in the pictures. 


Omorovicza's Thermal Cleansing Balm has come into play again recently. Love it, but it's not cheap. I use sporadically and only on skin, not to remove makeup.
NeoStrata Pads are fab and have been on here. The Indie Lee CoQ10 Toner is an unexpected delight - hydrating and softening. Love it. Will review. Similarly the moisturiser is great. Simple and hydrating, not extortionate.


That Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator has not left my side since I purchased it. My current favourite spritz, without a doubt. Context Vitamin C Eye Cream is a new one - still trialling. Kat Burki Vital Hydration Face Mask is beyond gorgeous. Will review.


That Kate Somerville Mega-C Dual Radiance was great at getting rid of my summer pigmentation. It'll be back next year, but it's faded nicely for now.


Estee Lauder's Wake Up Balm is lovely. A grown-up, modernised version of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. It's full of technological advances but suffice to say it gives you the glow you definitely did not wake up with...


Dr Dennis Gross Medi-Spa Peel is a great weekly treat for an acid with a kick, containing 15 acids. It's not cheap, but one pack should last four months. Zelens Power C was helping with my post-holiday pigmentation, along with Kate Somerville above.


That little bottle of juicyness there on the left is a sample of May Lindstrom's new cleanser Pendulum Potion. More details to come in due course. 


Bobbi Brown released Extra Repair Nourishing Milk in the cutest packaging - yes I know the packaging is not important, but LOOK.


NARS Velvet Lip Glides are semi-matte, give long-lasting colour and are smoother than Barry White. On counter now.


Cire Trudon's Christmas offering includes Gaspard, a sandalwood mandarin from my favourite candle brand that does not disappoint.


Tata's Purifying Cleanser is on rotation at the moment - nothing quite wakes the face up quite like it.


Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Cleansing Oil to destroy makeup followed by a good acid keeps the skin fresh as a daisy. :)


Bumped into this gorgeous beast in London - his name is Rusty, he looks like the Bear in the Big Blue House and his Instagram is here: www.instagram.com/the.honourable.rusty.greville





That La Mer new Moisturising Soft Lotion is one of my favourites at the moment. Review coming (no really, I have a list).


Treated myself today by using Amanda Lacey's Cleansing Pomade - an oldie but a goodie. If it wasn't quite so expensive it would probably take precedent over Emma Hardie.

See you tomorrow! ;)



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Saturday, 8 October 2016

Pixi Roadshow


This month and next Amanda and I are hitting the road in M&S stores nationwide for a Pixi Roadshow.

Join us for Q&As, makeovers and mini express facials amongst much nagging and ranting.
Q&As are scheduled to take place on the hour for 20-30 minutes starting at 12PM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM.

I personally am really excited to come to cities I haven't yet been to in 'blogger' mode, including the home planet, Liverpool! 

Tickets aren't necessary but please do email eventsuk@pixibeauty.com so that we have an idea of numbers.

Dates are as follows:

London, Colney

Marks & Spencer
Barnet Road London Colney
St Albans, AL2 1AB

Wednesday, October  12th  2016
12PM – 4PM


Southampton, Hedge End

Marks & Spencer
Tollbar Way Hedge End
Southampton, SO30 2UH

Friday, October 14th 2016
12PM – 4PM 


Newcastle

Marks & Spencer
77-87 Northumberland Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7AS

Wednesdays, October 19th 2016
12PM – 4PM


Liverpool

Marks & Spencer
35 Church Street
Liverpool, L1 1DF

Thursday, October 27th 2016
12PM – 4PM


Manchester

Marks & Spencer
7 Market Street
Manchester, M1 1WT

Friday, October 28th 2016
12PM – 4PM


WALES:
Cardiff, Culverhouse Cross

Marks & Spencer
Copthorne Way Culverhouse Cross
Cardiff, CF5 6YZ

Wednesday, November 2nd 2016
12PM – 4PM


IRELAND:
Belfast, Lisburn

Marks & Spencer
157 Hillsborough Road Sprucefield,
Lisburn, BT27 5UJ

Thursday November 3rd 2016
12PM – 4PM


Dublin, Grafton Street

Marks & Spencer
15-20 Grafton St
Dublin 2, Ireland

4th November 2016
12PM – 4PM



*My gorgeous Scots. We're trying I promise. We're reliant on M&S logistics. If they can't sort it I'll come on my own. Promise.

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Checking In


Ah good people of the interwebs. Thanks for all the tweets/messages asking after me. I'm here! I really am. There's absolutely nothing wrong, I just have a lot of work on. I'm not saying 'I'm busy!', we're all freaking busy. I'm just over here working hard outside of the blog. 
Videos will be back.
The blog will be more regular - like a good bowel.
Instagram is my spiritual home despite their attempts to bugger it completely.
I'm in the States this week for a flying visit so keep an eye for lots of Snapchat and Insta activity. 
Do you prefer Instagram stories or Snapchat? As an aside, I don't think I have the energy to do both. 
Anyway, watch this space, stay tuned etc... lots of fun stuff coming up.
Let me know what US brands you want me to review. I already have The Glossier. All over it Mama.
I'm off to hit Target, Duane Reade, CVS, Ulta, Old Navy, Walgreens and Sephora. My personal home planets.




*Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments - I hope you'll forgive me if I don't respond to all of you individually.

Monday, 3 October 2016

Clinique in TK Maxx - run do not walk.


My sources (aka YOU) tell me that Clinique have dumped the discontinued original Mild Clarifying Lotions into TK Maxx.

It's there now.

FLY MY PRETTIES FLY.




Swell Giveaway


If you have fine, limp or thinning hair, you may have come into contact with Swell at some point in recent years. Developed specifically for those of us with perhaps not the 'thickest' hair, Swell met a gap in the market that was definitely there. Jonathan Stallick and Andrew Bidwell founded the brand in 2013 and it is now available in Boots, Marks & Spencer and Whole Foods amongst others, a sign of it being up to 97% naturally derived.


The team at Swell are giving one lucky UK reader:

Ultimate Volume Conditioner
Ultimate Volume Shampoo
Ultimate Volume Root Complex
Ultimate Volume 3-Step Kit (grab bag perfect for travelling)
Ultimate Volume Masque
Ultimate Curl & Bounce Tonic
Ultimate Protect & Renewal Serum
Ultimate Volume Dry Shampoo 




Ten runners-up will each receive an Ultimate Protect & Renewal Serum.


To win simply enter via Rafflecopter below in the usual fashion. 

More information on swell including retail outlets is available on www.swell.co.uk - Thanks chaps!

twitter: @swellhairuk@SwellHairUK


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