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In praise of magnesium
I have always had trouble sleeping and a stomach like a leather bucket. This means that it is not as active as it perhaps should be. I had always heard about magnesium and calcium supplements but...
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Carmex Lip Balm – a new discovery
I have known about Carmex for ages – it is hard to miss. The red and yellow packaging is very distinctive and you see loads of people with it on their desks or using it out and about. The packaging...
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A new discovery – Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater
I have used Mario Badescu before when I have had spots. Their Buffering Lotion and Drying Lotion work miracles overnight. But I have never used any of their other skincare products. I received this as...
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Scented Invisibobbles
I love Invisibobbles because they really grip my hair and don’t pull when you take them out. I have never tried this myself, but I have heard that when they stretch from use, you can apply heat...
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Babor Lipid Intense Cream
Moisturiser-wise, I will always always always remain true to Astalift, which I have used almost exclusively since 2013. But sometimes when I need an extra boost, I use Babor Lipid Intense Cream. This...
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
I have written about Mario Badescu before – here, and here. My favourite product of theirs is the Drying Lotion. If I have a spot brewing – especially one of those deep throbbing ones – I dab this on...
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Scented Candles
In recent years, I have not been one for smellies. In my youth I used to drench myself in Body Shop Dewberry, and then progressed to YSL Paris, Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers, Calvin Klein Escape, CK be,...
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Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
When I work at home, I don’t wear makeup. I tint my lashes and brows dark brown and wear lip gloss (my favourite is the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector). So, after working at home 98% of...
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A very 2020 product – Babor Hand Hygiene Duo
This has cleansing gel on one side and hand cream on the other.
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Sniff Sniff
I have always had a nose that has run a lot. I suffer from chronic sinusitis which is always present at some level, and I also get more sniffy if it is windy, cold or when the pollen arrives. It’s not...
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The Body Shop Ultimate Advent Calendar
When I was growing up, we had a plain advent calendar made of car. Every day you opened a little window and behind it was a picture. Every year I opened the same advent calendar. I still have it,...
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My Clarins Re-Move Radiance Exfoliating Powder
One of my favourite products of all time is Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant rice-based powder. You mix a little bit of the powder with water and it makes your face feel so clean and smooth, but not...
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Antonia’s Flowers
I have written about this wonderful perfume several times, here. I don’t wear perfume often anymore but this one has been my signature scent for more years than I care to count. People often comment...
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Scented Candles Part 2
I still have my candle-time every night when I have a long soak in a deep bubble bath. I turn the lights off and relax, which is something I usually have difficulty doing. I have learned now to trim...
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Fashion and beauty during the pandemic
Ready for bed. Greasy face and bite plate. I also wear earplugs! I am not sure about anyone else, but my beauty routines have changed significantly during the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic I would...
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Two recent purchases that I really like – Pixi Glow Tonic and Body Shop...
The Pixi Glow Tonic was 50% off, so I bought some to try. I had heard so much about it that I couldn’t resist. It is really nice, especially for use in the mornings. It feels fresh and really does...
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Cien cotton pads from Lidl
I wrote recently about how much I love Lidl’s Floralys tissues. They are thick, soft, and the cheapest I have come across. I have recently started using their cotton pads as well. They are also great...
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Olaplex products for home use
One of my clients always used to rave about Olaplex treatments and say how they helped restore her damaged hair so that it could tolerate an extreme colour change. I then read articles and glowing...
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New necklace
For my birthday/our wedding anniversary this year, my husband gave me this vintage diamond and ruby (my birthstone) ring in white gold. I absolutely adore it and wear it every single day. Recently he...
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I hate bad design
I love all these products, I really do. But the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. It’s attractive, no doubt about it. But if you have bad eyesight and are in the shower with water cascading down...
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