20/06/2013

Sk:n skincare wishlist.

Whenever I am on my way into Nottingham, there's a place we always pass and every single time we pass it I'm left wondering what lies inside for the rest of the day. That place is a Sk:n cliinic. My closest one is just outside of town, so it's never really easy to just pop into when I am out shopping for the day, but after curiosity got the better of me I recently decided to do a bit of research and see exactly what this mysterious clinic that always catches my eye was all about. A couple of hours later and I'm left with a huge wish list of skincare products I am dying to try! Some are from Sk:n themselves, who have their own full skincare range, and some are from other brands I both know and haven't yet tried before, which Sk:n sell in their clinics and on their online shop. I thought I'd share the products which you I have my eye on the most because let's face it, any excuse to talk skincare makes me happy! 

Beautysets - Sk:n wishlist


001. Avene Very High Protection Spray SPF50. I'm finding myself so frustrated with SPF's lately. I want an SPF in my moisturiser, but I know an added SPF on top of that is better so I always add an SPF cream on top of my moisturiser. This is keeping my face as safe as I can, but the rest of me has nothing to use! I struggle with sun tan lotions because I find them so hard to rub in. A spray version would be fantastic and I'm hoping, so much easier to use too. (Sk:n, £19.50)

002. Sk:n Facial Exfoliating Cleanser. I love cleansing, and I love exfoliating. But lately what I have loved even more is doing both at once! I love mixing exfoliating beads in with my balm cleansers. I'm really intrigued by Sk:n's Facial Exfoliating Cleanser, it sounds like something I'd love and even better, it's aimed at combination/oily skin which is my skin exactly. (Sk:n, £22)

003. Sk:n Anti-Redness Face Cream. I'm sorry, I can't help it - no matter how many times friends tell me my naturally rosy cheeks are cute, I will always hate them and wish I could rid the redness forever. And that's why the Sk:n Anti-Redness Face Cream has caught my eye. (Sk:n, £29)

004. SkinCeuticals Pigment Regulator. This is way out of my price range but a girl can dream, right? It sounds like a more powerful version of my beloved, life-changing Antipodes Apostle. (Sk:n, £79)

I definitely think I'll be making the effort to go into Sk:n next time I am on my way into Nottingham. I want to see all the products they have to offer in person and I might even get some information on the treatments they do. As I get older I am starting to worry about my teenage years wear I didn't think to use SPF, I'd hate to have sun damaged skin so it'd be reassuring to get that checked out. Have you ever visited a Sk:n clinic? Have you tried any of their products?

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*This is a sponsored post written by myself, however the products have been chosen from genuine interest and I am excited to pop in to Sk:n in person soon for a proper look.

19/06/2013

Confessions of a Beauty Addict # 5


So, today I have a confession to share with you all which some of you will probably agree with and some of you might think I'm crazy! You know when you get a beauty box and they send out perfume samples and everyone complains because what are they meant to do with a perfume sample? I love them. You know when you go to a high-end counter, spending more pennies than you can probably afford and 'all they give you' if a perfume sample? It makes my day. Yup, you've guessed it; I collect perfume samples. I don't know what it is but I just love perfume samples. I always have a little selection in my bag for on the go, I love being able to try all different sorts of scents or even change my mind mid-day and try something new. I love how you can try a sample perfume for a week or so and then you find you actually really adore the scent and end up picking up a full sized bottle. 

Quite a few of my favourite perfumes are actually from trying perfume samples. Back in 2012 when SheSaidBeauty were doing their beauty boxes, they sent a sample of the Kim Kardashian Original Eau De Parfum in the May SheSaidBeauty box. Before I had even finished up the sample the perfume was bought in full size and I couldn't be happier. A beautiful, oriental, spicy floral scent, it's absolutely heavenly and one of my absolute favourites as mentioned in My Favourite Perfumes. You can get a lot of use out of perfume samples and I think a lot of people can be quick to dismiss them, but don't be so quick next time - you might end up with a new favourite! I like storing the majority of my perfume samples in an old Travel Size NEOM Candle, it's the perfect size and stores them nicely on top of my dresser. But come on girls and boys, tell me I'm not the only one. Do you collect perfume or aftershave samples like me?



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