Monday 6 February 2012

January Favourites.


My current favourite nail polish combination! The Technic glitter polish is a good dupe for OPIs Rainbow Connection and it looks great layered over the subtle lilac shade of Utopia.
Utopia has been my favourite polish for some time now, it looks lovely alone or with any shade of glitter on top.


I can honestly say I don't have a single split end, despite blow drying and straightening my hair every day, so I probably don't really need this but it makes my hair even more glossy and smooth!
It's a bit pricey but definitely worth the money in my opinion (you can see my full review here), and it should last you awhile since you only need to apply a small amount on the ends of damp hair. 


Since I first started using St. Tropez self tanning products almost a year ago, I've not looked back. I can't imagine using anything else, even if they are slightly on the pricier side. This mousse is so easy to apply, I use a mitt, and I've never had any problems with streaking or orange bits. The bronzed guide colour means you simply cannot go wrong! 


I was sent these huge bottles of Aussie to celebrate the launch of the new bigger sizes (500ml) of shampoo and conditioners. I've always been a big fan of Aussie hair products, they smell amazing and always leave my hair in great condition.


I adore this cleanser, it leaves my skin feeling so fresh and soft! No other cleanser has this affect on my skin. I've been using this with my Clarisonic in recent times and I just love it. I'm not massively phased by natural skincare (although a fair amount of what I buy is natural to be honest, but I don't set out to buy only natural products) but this is a really gentle way to cleanse skin.
The price makes me have a small breakdown (I was given this bottle), and I know I'm going to need to repurchase it soon. I'm not entirely sure whether I will repurchase this as the price seems a bit steep for a cleanser, but I do love it. I think I'll see how I live without it first and maybe treat myself later on at some point. 


I got this free sample for spending a ridiculous amount at Liz Earle, and I think I shall be purchasing a full sized bottle soon. I suffer from sensitive eyes, the skin around them can get dry and sore and my actual eyes are a nightmare - always dry, red, sore and hot! I also find that my eye makeup never really ever goes, there is always a small amount which clings there. 
This product really soothes and cools the eye area, while also removing any last traces of makeup. It's ideal if, like me, you suffer from sensitive eyes! 

(*) PR Samples. 

46 comments:

  1. The Liz Earle eyebright is brilliant! It really helps when your eyes are puffy and sore, I always put it in the fridge for a cold 'kick', I am obsessed with that Technic polish, got it a few weeks ago! I need to try Moroccan Oil so badly, keep forgetting about it though! x

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  2. I have quite sensitive eyes too, so I think I'll try that lotion! That Technic polish looks amazing, if I see it I'll probably buy it too!

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  3. Utopia is my absolute favourite, with one accent nail of Juicy Jules on top! Best combo!

    www.velvetbows.me

    xx

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  4. Ahh, must track down that nail polish! I've been desperate for the Rainbow Connection for so long!


    Emily Wears Things
    xx

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  5. The lilac nail-varnish is beautiful, i can imagine even better paired with the glitter..
    And you really say the Moroccan oil works? I may have to purchase some for these bad boy ends then!..

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  6. really want to try the MoroccanOil and the aussie hair stuff too! xxx

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  7. I've heard so much good stuff about the moroccan oil, I might have to invest!

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  8. Some lovely faves, spesh love the nail polishes! xx

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  9. Love the look of Utopia, it looks like such a perfect nude shade. And I'll definitely be giving the Liz Earle lotion a go! x

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  10. The Liz Earle Soothing Eye Lotion sounds amazing :) x

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  11. Oh my god, that glitter polish is amazing!

    ug-lily.blogspot.com

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  12. Lovely things!I like the look of the Liz Earle lotion too! x

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  13. I love Carnival, it's such a steal! (: x

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  14. I love the glitter nail polish and really would like to own one of those moroccan oil bottles

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  15. I give all of this the thumbs up! :-)

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  16. I want to try these Aussies products! Also, this St Tropez self tanning mousse is ever so high on my wishlist, sigh...

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  17. I've seen that technic nail polish everywhere! I want one now! xx

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  18. I've had my eye on that Technic glitter polish for a while now, might have to give it a try :) xx

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  19. Love polishes. Wonderful colours :) xx

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  20. ooohh how I wanted to try moroccanoil...
    bisous

    http://kat-maries.blogspot.com/

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  21. Really want to try the moroccan oil! x

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  22. I fully agree with you on 'Utopia', such a lovely colour

    http://cutelilbuttons.blogspot.com

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  23. moroccan oil is my saviour! it leaves my hair sooo soft :)
    http://vckyv.blogspot.com

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  24. Brilliant product choice, love everything xo

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  25. This is the second post i've seen today with "Utopia" and I really want it more with each post I read. thank god for online shopping!

    Elle xx
    www.beautyshewrote.info

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  26. I have that models own nail polish, abs. love it!x

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  27. Really want to try Utopia, looks like a gorgeous colour! Also want to try out the cleanser but I agree at the price it is, it's a little off budget! Great post x

    lauradreamsanddresses.blogspot.com

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  28. Loving the technic nail polish ! The Avene extremely gentle cleanser is also amazing for very sensitive eyes ! xx

    clayandbeauty.blogspot.com

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  29. I really want to get on the technic polish, have heard nothing but good things! I think my hair might be crying out for some moroccan oil after all this horrid wintery weather!

    wishfulsinfulyou.blogspot.com

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  30. Thanks for sharing! I love St Tropez and wouldn't think of using anything else!

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  31. I get REALLY dry and sore skin around my eyes! Never used to get it, but I used to wear Benefit's tinted moisturiser (You Rebel?) everyday when I was younger and it has an spf in it. It does say on the back not to apply around the eyes but I was like 15 and never read it. It was fine at first but after 6 months my eyes got really sore and dry and it's pretty much been like that on and off ever since! Can't wear any foundations with an spf.

    Soooo I think I'll give the Liz Earle a try! Thanks x

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  32. I'd love to try Liz Earle's eyebright, and Models Own Utopia too!

    xx
    rococ0.blogspot.com

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  33. Ooo I like the Liz Earle Eye lotion... I need to find myself some good eye products :)

    www.allylae.com

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  34. I´ve just come across your blog and i´m already in love with it :)

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  35. Love it I was just about to ask you on twitter what fake tan you use and come across this you gem xx

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  36. The Jurlique cleanser is £10 cheaper on cheapsmells.com! Still expensive, but not quite as heart-attack inducing!

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  37. The glitter nail polish looks rad!

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  38. I use Aussie hair products religiously!! Love them.

    http://writer-secrets.blogspot.com

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  39. Lovely post! You can never go wrong with Moroccan oil! and that nail varnish looks amazingggggggg.

    Jazz xo

    http://jazzreallyloves.blogspot.com/

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  40. Aussi hair products are my little treat! Slightly expensive but worth it, everytime!

    http://decisi0nsdecisi0ns.blogspot.com/

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  41. Aussi hair products are my little treat! Slightly expensive but worth it, everytime!

    http://decisi0nsdecisi0ns.blogspot.com/

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  42. I love the two nail polishes!

    -Charlotte
    http://incharlottesshoes.blogspot.com/

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  43. I just started using the Moroccan Oil for Light Coloured and Fine Hair and can't believe how silky and shiny it makes my hair! Being a blonde, split ends are sort of inevitable and it's a miracle worker.

    How much does that large bottle retail for??

    Happy Saturday!
    xx

    Katelyn
    www.theskinnyblondegirl.com

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  44. I know this was ages ago buy i just found your blog (already subscribed to glossybox!) and I just wanted to let you know, soak two cotton pads in your liz earl eye lotion and leave on your eyes for 5 minutes and then wash off....soooo soothing :)

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