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  • Emily Makes Boutique’s Honolulu Mini Bubble Truffle

    Emily Makes Boutique’s Honolulu Mini Bubble Truffle

    Instagram is a great place to discover new products and businesses. I recently found Emily Makes Boutique who is a maker and seller of bath, body and wax products. Me being me I took advantage of them having a sale featuring one of my favourite bath products, Bubble Truffles! Perfect opportunity to try out something from a new, small business. A Bubble Truffle called Honolulu has recently been used in my bath. This product was £2.75 but I got it (and others) for half price.

    What is a Bubble Truffle?

    Think of a something you pop in the bath which provides foam, fragrance, moisture and sometimes colour, and looks like a scoop of ice cream. That’s a bubble truffle!

    How does this look?

    Small but perfectly formed measuring just over 1.5 inches in diameter. A beautiful pastel blue coloured rounded scoop with dark blue specks of colour running through it. Dusted delicately with gold mica pigment, a few small pearlized balls peeping through the top, and a tiny seashell shaped flat decoration piece finishes it off. The truffle although domed has a flat bottom.

    Emily Makes Boutique’s Honolulu Mini Bath Truffle
    Fragrance

    This smells tropical, fruity…think sweet, coconut, pineapple type fragrances but this isn’t sickly and delicately done but obvious. A touch of floral seems to be hidden in there somewhere. This is a gorgeous refreshing and soothing scent which is perfect for this time of the year.

    How to use

    Crumble under warm running water….simple!

    In the bath

    Rather than dropping this whole under warm running water I crumbled it. This crumbled so easily. Not dry, as I could already feel this was packed with some moisturising ingredients. As it floated in the bath and got caught up in the water, it turned it from clear to the same beautiful soft blue colour the truffle is, almost tropical sea like. As the water continued to pour from the tap, soft, white foam formed. And by the time the water was turned off, the tub was heaving with bubbles.

    On the skin

    In the bath I felt cocooned. Think of a body oil being on the skin outside of the bath, this is what it felt like IN the bath! I touched my skin and it felt as if a protective layer was on it. Not greasy but hydrating, smooth and silky. So out of the bath my skin felt great. No dryness, smallest hint of fragrance and ready ( but not needed ) for body lotion.

    Recommended?

    I know what I like when it comes to bath products and this ticked all boxes. Appearance wise so sweet and pretty. Performance wise this blew me away and gave me a relaxing and enjoyable bathing experience. Do not let the size of this fool you! The amount of foam this produced was impressive! So a repeat purchase of Emily Makes Boutique for bubble truffles is a definite for me and I really want to try other bath products to, so a massive thumbs up!

    Find them on Facebook, Instagram and to order their delicious goodies head over to their website now!

  • The Luxurious Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser

    Good skin. That’s what most of us have when we are younger and at some point it sort of goes wrong! I had fabulous skin, if I do say so myself. But as I get older it seems less angelic and more hellish. Hyper pigmentation, irritation, spots and occasionally a feeling of dryness thanks to the weather. Its just fun! It does give me a good excuse to try out new skincare products though. Not wanting to spend a fortune on lotions and potions, I decided to look at replacing my cleansing routine. I stumbled across Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser. 150ml for £2.88 (was on a special price promotion).

    Why did I buy this?

    Hot cloth cleansers are known to be a nourishing and effective cleanser. I needed something that would clean my skin without stripping or drying it out, and hopefully soothe it if at any point my skin decided to play up.

    What’s a Hot Cloth Cleanser?

    A hot cloth cleanser is a cleanser that tends to be thick in consistency, provides a good and thorough cleans and also a light exfoliation when used with a damp, muslin cloth.

    Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser
    What does this supposed to do?

    Cleans the skin, gets rid of make up, impurities and generally grime. It has a mild exfoliating action when using a muslin cloth to remove it so helps to give skin a clean, fresh and smoother look and feel. Aimed towards normal to dry skin types.

    Packaging

    Neutral in appearance, pale green in colouring it definitely gives me the ‘ its good for your skin ‘ vibe, with the undertone of it being somewhat natural. Comes in a plastic tube which is boxed, and houses 150ml of product. It also comes with a muslin cloth.

    How to use

    On damp skin, rub the hot cloth cleanser onto the face and neck by using a circular motion. Use a muslin cloth that has been placed in hand hot water, ringed out, and use to wipe off product off the face.

    Texture

    What I expected. Thicker than a typical lotion but more like a rich cream. White in colouring, and when you squeeze it out it holds it shape. So quite thick but not solid.

    Fragrance

    This smells clean, fresh with a slight berry/citrus tone to it. Delightful, unexpected but very nice.

    In Use

    I used a decent amount, enough to cover two of my finger tips. This was gently rubbed it into my face for at least a good 3 minutes. It didn’t sink into my skin and it felt very pleasurable to use. I took this over my eyes ( I am a dare devil ) and it didn’t cause irritation, despite having sore eyes thanks to hay fever. Taking this off with my the warm and damp muslin cloth was swift, easy and no residue was left. One thing I can’t comment on is how well this removes make-up as I don’t wear make up, except an eyebrow pencil. That was removed very easily though.

    Skin Afterwards

    My skin looked super clean, fresh and looked and felt a little smoother compared to before use. This was after one application. It didn’t feel dry and didn’t look it, but my face was a touch tight. And this is only down to how clean it made my skin. I don’t actually think my face has been this clean at cleansing stage for quite some time and obviously really needed it.

    Recommended?

    This delivered exactly what it promised to do, cleanse and smooth my skin. Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser was easy to use, great texture, lovely scent and left my skin feeling and looking fresher.

    This cleanser should last a good 3 months used morning and night which makes this god value even at it’s full price. The gift of good skin couldn’t come any cheaper than this! If this sounds ideal for your skincare routine, get your bargain hot cloth cleanser here now.

  • Beauty Kitchen’s Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask

    Anyone else feeling stressed and tired at the moment? I am! My body is holding up quite well, but not my face! To help it out I thought a face skincare mask might revive my dull, tired skin. I dragged out Beauty Kitchen‘s Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask that was gifted to me by a friend hoping this would be just what my skin needed.

    Why did I use this mask?

    I’ve heard of this brand before but never used any of it’s products. I love their ethos about using natural ingredients which made me interested in their products but never got the chance to purchase any. I was very curious to see how this skincare mask would perform so thought now was the perfect time to test it out.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This mask is designed to be used on the skin at night and go to sleep with it on! It’s supposed to detox the skin, nourish it and help to give it a well rested feel and look.

    Packaging

    This isn’t the full size of Night Halo Sleep Mask but more a travel/mini size. 6 ml of product came in a small screw top lidded tin which is reusable. The tin itself is housed in plastic casing so instructions, ingredients and how to use are visible.

    Beauty Kitchen Night Halo Sleep Mask
    How does it look?

    I got excited when I took the lid off this for the first time. I LOVE texture! And I love rich textures such as butters and balms. When I saw this mask glistening in its pot, it reminded me very much of balms I’ve used in the past from high end beauty companies and brands. If you haven’t tried or seen balms before, think of a clear potted lip balm and that will give you an idea on how it looks. Not coloured as such but not transparent either, with a natural shine to it.

    Fragrance

    Anything like this in my opinion, unless made for those who are super sensitive to fragrance ( even natural ones ) needs a fragrance. Why? Its a treatment and should involve as many senses as possible that will help you to relax, especially before bed time. So this scent is a little surprising as I thought it would smell like lavender which it doesn’t. There’s a subtle zest to it, but I wouldn’t go as far as to say citrus is the strong, zesty way. Pleasant, easy to breathe in and won’t offend anyone scent wise.

    In use

    I used this as suggested at night time, after a very VERY long bath. I exfoliated first so that this mask wouldn’t be wasted on dead, dry skin cells. Then I popped a thin layer over my whole face, avoiding the eyes, down my neck and stopped above the bust. Very easy to apply with a small amount going along way. My skin didn’t appear greasy or shiny, but did have the smallest amount of sheen to it. This literally melted between the fingertips and went into the face just as easy. Fragrance was pleasant and quite relaxing and not too strong considering this mask was sitting on my skin for literally hours.

    The day after the night before

    Despite getting up at 4.30am the next day, and being very tired, I decided to brave it and glance at myself in the mirror. What was obvious to me was that my skin already showed signs of improvement. My skin looked and felt smoother with a much more even look texture wise. I looked much more rested than what I was. I wouldn’t call it a facelift, more a fresher appearance.

    Any surprises?

    I thought this teeny pot would only provide one treatment, but I’ve used this at least 3 times and its still quite full. A little does go along way and although you can buy the full sized version, this is an ideal try me size and perfect to travel with.

    Recommended?

    Yes! Goodness I LOVE this product! Its quick, easy to apply and going to sleep with this on is perfect for the lazy side of me. The fact this makes you look more human when you wake up is ideal when already tired. Packed full of natural ingredients such as shea butter, sweet almond and bitter orange oil, this really is a gorgeous product that works!

    This comes in a variety of sizes and can be bought direct from the Beauty Kitchen or Holland and Barratt for £17.50 for the full size of 60ml.

  • Lolly & Moo Sparkles Bubbler Bar

    Lolly & Moo Sparkles Bubbler Bar

    There are some imaginative and fun bath products available for sale. Bath Bombs, melters/creamers, dusts, crumbles, the list goes on and on. I have a few favourites, including Bubble Bars. My current bath time treat is from a small business called Lolly & Moo. They have their own version of Bubble Bars called a Bubbler, and I’ve been using their Sparkles Bubbler Bar in my night time bathing routine.

    Lolly & Moo’s Sparkles Bubbler Bar
    Why did I buy this?

    I chose this one because it was a favourite scent with other Lolly & Moo customers. I wanted to see what the fuss was about and thought a Bubbler Bar in this scent would be a great introduction to it.

    What’s a Bubbler Bar?

    A Bubbler when crumbled in the bath provides foam, colour and fragrance.

    How does this look?

    Think of a long, slightly flattened Swiss roll that’s been cut into slices. This reminds me very much of that in regards to its shape. Baby blue in colour, with a slighter darker shade of blue running through its centre. And on the outside it’s been lightly dusted with silver glitter to give it an added ‘Sparkle ‘.

    Fragrance

    This is a pretty, floral scented bath product. Its a fresh and clean scent that isn’t overpowering and strong. the floral element to it makes it quite youthful and uplifting yet soothing at the same time.

    In the bath

    I don’t like to scrimp when using bath products, but I put a quarter of this under warm running water wondering if this would be enough. 5 minutes later I came to a bath full of frothy, white bubbles sitting on top of clear water. I was surprised how much foam there was, and how long they lasted which was a good amount of time.

    The fragrance was there too. Not strong and punchy but noticeable.

    I’m very impressed with the bath this Bubbler created! From one Bubbler this easily could provide 4 baths.

    On the skin

    One of the many reasons I love this is because it was so kind and gentle to my skin. Non-drying and very moisturising, which is a must for me. So not only was this enjoyable to have in the bath but my skin liked it too.

    Recommended?

    100%! This scent is a revelation to me and I want it in EVERYTHING! The Bubbler itself surpassed my expectations. I knew it would foam, I knew it would provide fragrance and be hydrating on the body. But I didn’t realise I needed to use so little of it to get such a great bathing experience. This Bubbler provides excellent value for money as you can get at least 4 baths out of each one. Definitely an affordable luxury and one I MUST repurchase asap! Grab your Lolly & Moo Sparkles Bubbler for £3.95 here.