US Beauty Wish List

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I really like doing wish list posts, but it's been a while so we're going to be talking about some US beauty products that I'd love to get my hands on!
I am aware that some of these are available in the UK, but generally they're not very readily available.


1. Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Auburn
There is SO much hype around this brand in general that I would love to try at least one of their brow products. I know everyone loves the Brow-Wiz however I'm not a big fan of brow pencils. I also like that ABH have a great colour selection in their brow products, as it can be quite hard to find a good match when you have red hair.

2. Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer
Again this is a product you hear quite some hype about. I love concealer & it's a total must have for me, so it would be awesome to discover another great one. I've also heard this is quite good for covering tattoos if necessary. Not that I do that ever really.

3. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I feel like I would really like this mascara, the wand looks really awesome & with its name surely it has to be good right??

4. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita
Another rave product, mauve nudes are my favourite colour to wear as they work well with my hair colour. Sadly at the moment everyone else loves them too, so products like this are always sold out. I have also heard that the formula of theses are incredible.

5. NEST White Sandalwood Rollerball
Now this product I'm not sure is available in the UK but I love trying new fragrances & have heard that some of these Nest fragrances are lush! I know Fleur De Force loves them. I feel like some of their scents are very similar to companies such as Jo Malone. Shame this isn't a spray instead of a rollerball though!

6. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with red clay
This is another brand which is quite difficult to find in the UK! However for years I have heard amazing things about a variety of their products. I don't change my cleanser up much, but this one looks really interesting & different. Also I'm all about clay based products, I generally really like them!

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Vitamin E range

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Skincare is subject that I love!
So today we're going to be talking The Body Shop's Vitamin E range.
Three products in particular: Vitamin E Hydrating Toner, Moisture Cream & Night Cream.


So firstly I'm going to talk about the toner. This is just like any other toner for me, I don't find it to anything too special. It is still a nice soothing toner, which I would say is suitable for just about any skin type! It does add some moisture to the skin, like it's name states, which is nice as some toners can be a little drying.

Next I'm going to talk about the day/ moisture cream. Now this is my favourite of the three products! It is a really nice light day cream, which is really moisturising but doesn't leave my face feeling or looking greasy. It is more on the thinner side of day creams but I like that in my creams. I have to say as well I've had no breakouts whilst using the cream, which is a win.

The night cream I quite like. It feels soothing & gentle on the skin. It is a thicker cream, like most night creams are. This makes it really moisturising, however it can take a little while to sink into the skin. I like how it's quite a simple cream & does cause any undesirable side effects on your skin. 

These products do have a light scent to them, which I can only describe as 'eau de old lady' (haha). But it's not so strong that it stops me using the products, so it can't be that bad.

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Acupuncture

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This topic might sound a little random & scary, however it's always great to stay openminded.
So the reason I tried acupuncture was due to my illness initially, but I do still go occasionally.

It actually didn't help with my illness much as it is an allergy not a sinus problem. However I do find it to be amazing if I'm suffering with severe headaches or stress.

So, if you don't know, acupuncture is when you have really small needles put lightly into your skin at various pressure points on the body. It is an alternative therapy which is used to treat a lot of different illnesses.


Now I know to some this must sound horrifying, but it's really not that back.
The first session is a little intense as you're body isn't used to it, so it releases a lot of adrenaline. This is kind of similar to how your body reacts when you have a tattoo.
However if you find the sessions to really work for you it's worth keeping up with it.

I personally don't mind the experience of having the needles put in or taken out. You can obviously feel them & sometimes if you move it can somewhat hurt (due to them being on pressure points), well it's more just discomfort. I'm not afraid of needles though, so that probably does help a bit. I do tend to close my eyes & focus on breathing during my sessions though, which is like adding meditation to it!

So if you are suffering with something, even if it's just stress, definitely look into having some acupuncture. It might just change your life!

Love Eve xx

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Blepharitis safe skincare

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I get so many questions these days about Blepharitis in general & skincare/ beauty products make a large percentage of those questions.
So today we're going to talking about Blepharitis safe skincare.

You might think you can use any skincare, when suffering however this isn't always the case. A lot of products can be heavy, especially eye creams & these can irritate the eyes. Also if a product is quite highly scented to fumes can get in your eye irritating them further or even making them sting.

So if you are suffering from Blepharitis it's definitely worth taking a look at your skincare products before repurchasing.


So here are some products that I've found to be suitable.

Simple Soothing Eye Balm
This is a holy grail for me! Honestly it is the best eye cream for anyone with Blepharitis, I swear. It's so Simple (get it) that you can smother it all over your dry/ sore eyes & it won't sting or upset your eyes. It has no fragrance as well, which is ideal. Sometimes if my eyes are sore, the skin around them can get really sore too & this is perfect for that. I even keep a spare in my handbag!

Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser
This is very much like the eye balm, in the sense that it has no fragrance & no nasty strong chemicals in it. Again this is product you can literally use anywhere, even on the eyes if needs be. It's very moisturising & a little goes a long way. I also find this to be the only facial cream I can get away with using on broken or irritated skin (ie. if you have a red nose from an allergy or cold).

Benefit Dream Screen
This product is a little bit more holiday focused, although there is no reason you can't use in your everyday skincare routine. In fact it's probably advisable if you're using the Simple moisturiser mentioned above, as that has no SPF in it.
This facial sun cream is the only one I've found that isn't super greasy & heavy. It is scented, but only very lightly so it doesn't upset my eyes. I wouldn't advise applying it to your eye area, simply throw some sunglasses on!

Simple Micellar Water
This post isn't sponsored by Simple, I promise. They just make amazing skincare for those of us sensitive eye/ skin folk. This & facial wipes are the only products I've found which don't sting my eyes when cleaning my face & especially when removing make up. I would advise the micellar water over wipes as wipes only remove a certain amount of your make up. 

Superdrug De-stressing Face Mask
Some face masks can create a lot of fumes or can simply irritate your skin if you apply them too close to your eyes. I find the more natural face mask you can find the better. I've picked this one by Superdrug as it doesn't do anything crazy, but it does refresh your skin & leave it feeling super smooth. Another thing about this mask is that it has no scrub particles in it, so they can't get in your eyes.

Hope this helped some of you struggling.



Love Eve xx

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Real Star Dust??

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It's time for another quick Lush review & demo!
I mean let's face it we all love watching Lush demos, there's something oddly satisfying about them!

So today we're looking a bath bomb, which is from Lush's Christmas range.
I haven't heard anything about this bath bomb, I hadn't even seen it before.
So this one was a total surprise to me.

It's the Star Dust bath bomb.


It's description reads: Soak in starlit waters bearing exotic gifts of Fair Trade vanilla & precious Peruvian rosewood.

So although this this bath bomb seems a little dull, it's anything but! It fizzes revealing a light pale blue colour. It also reveals an array of colourful tiny stars, which is super cute.
Over time these little stars dissolve making for a super moisturising bath.

Due to it's size I imagine this probably one of their cheaper bath bombs available & I'd say definitely give it a try next winter!

Watch the demo here:


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Can I say?!

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Like most adults I struggle to find time to sit down & read.
However I have been glued to this book. I don't think I've enjoyed a book as much as this one EVER!

The book I'm talking about is Travis Barker's Biography/ Autobiography named 'Can I Say'.


I am a big Blink 182 fan & have been for many years, so the moment I heard about this book it was a must have for me! It's safe the say that this book was obviously going to be bursting with content & crazy personal accounts. However there is a lot of stuff that until now we didn't know.

The whole book is a rollercoaster read. I honestly don't think I've cried so much reading a book.
Don't let this put you off the book though, between these moments there are some very inspiring moments. Quotes which, if you're feeling a little down or demotivated, are very uplifting!

With regards to the writing of this book, it is quite casual & personal. However I feel like it would have felt forced if it had been written differently. There are a lot of different personal accounts, so time can also jump a little. The artwork & photographs in the book are a great variety of personal & professional. Some are also a little graphic (in reference to the plane crash), just to warn you all!

Overall, in my opinion a must read.
Even if you don't know much about Travis Barker, it's definitely worth picking up.

Love Eve xx


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MAC Lip Liners

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I never used to understand the use of lip liners really, I was just lazy & didn't bother.
However they have really grown in popularity over the last few years, so I decided to try some.

I'll admit I don't have loads still but I have some MAC ones that I LOVE!


I actually think I'll be collecting more of these than MAC lipsticks to be honest. I find these a lot more versatile to use & last so much longer than lipsticks alone. I also really like the formula of these MAC ones, they glide on so easy, the only time they might tug is if you need to sharpen it.


That really is my only con of these is that you do have to sharpen them. However the twist up ones can get a little blunted, so sharpening them can improvement their usability. It's really down to what you prefer to use.

The two shades I have are both nudes mauves, which is my preferred colour. They are in the colours Soar (above) & Dervish (below). MAC offer a huge colour selection of lip liners though, so I'm sure you'll find something just right for you!

Love Eve xx



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Funkin Cocktails

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Drink seem to be a bit of theme here on my blog. My not an alcoholic I promise!
I just like discovering new drinks.

Cocktails are something I love, but struggle to do at home. For some reason, even with the right ingredients, mine just never taste as good as when I'm out. It's also a bit of a pain because you have to buy so much stuff just to make one type of cocktail!

However there is no need for this anymore!


These are Funkin Cocktails!
They are a company that has been established since 1999 & they focus on making all the ingredients you need to make cocktails in one simple carton. They do have other products too which include glasses, tools & syrups. Basically anything & everything you need to make great cocktails.

For anyone in the drinks trade, they do also have a trade website if you're looking to save some dollar on the cocktail bar.


So onto the products. These are cocktail mixers, which you simply add ice & alcohol to. All the need  to know details & instructions are on the side of the cartons. It is ridiculously simple though!
They make a variety of classic flavours, as well as few more unique ones. Overall I'd say there's a cocktail flavour for everyone in this range.
They have also added to the packaging tips on using the product to make it a bit more fancy & fun, which is great.


My favourite flavour out of the one's I have tried is the Brazilian one, however I'm sure I'd love the Cosmopolitan too!
As this blog post is long enough, I think I will probably do separate flavour reviews in the coming months for these products.

I know for a fact I'm going to have some in my fridge all the time now.
These really have changed the game for me.

See my promo video here:


Shop the brand here!
They are also available via Ocado's website.

Love Eve xx





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My Favourite Leg Exercise

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I'm really trying to get back in shape.
I'm really not happy with the way I look currently. Sooo..



I have been doing some workouts, focusing on body weight exercises done via the circuit training method. Body weight exercises are literally what they sound like, using your own body weight as resistance in your training. Circuit training is having different sub-sections to a workout, so one circuit to me is one type of exercise movement.

So onto the exercises in my workout

1. Squats/ Sumo squats (whichever you prefer).
2. Calf Raises.
3. Lunges.
4. Jump Squats.
5. Toe Touches.

Check out the video for exercise demos!


Love Eve xx

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Mini Lush Haul

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So I couldn't help myself, I headed into Lush the other day.
I actually went in for someone else, but I just couldn't resist getting a few bath bombs!

I actually wanted to get Unicorn Horn but I couldn't find it (sad face), however I did still pick up one thing from their Valentine's range. I got the Lover Lamp bath bomb.
I also wanted to try out their Sex Bomb bath bomb, from the standard range.


So Lover Lamp fizzes away to release these super cute red hearts. Making for a romantic bath experience. The hearts contain cocoa butter moisturising your skin. It very much remains me of the Butterbear bath bomb, as the ingredients are very similar, with the cocoa butter & vanilla. This also has added brazilian orange oil for a hint of zest!

Sex bomb is classic at Lush, it has been a round for quite a while now. Turning your bath water a gorgeous pink colour, this bomb contains jasmine, ylang ylang & clary sage to help relax & destress. The scent is floral & seductive, perfect for a bit of you time!

Lover Lamp demo:

Sex Bomb demo:


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Literally Hand Food!

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I am not really one for hand creams, I use them when I have to but generally I don't really like them.
However..

I have found one that I LOVE!
It is Soap & Glory's Hand Food in the Sugar Crush scent.

I have tried the original one & like the formula, but I find the smell goes off very quickly which isn't nice. The sugar Crush one though! It's just amazing!


Firstly I love the sugar crush scent range from Soap & glory anyway! To be honest I think it's my favourite of all their scents. It's a delightful sweet citrus scent, very unique & refreshing!

I also love the formula of this hand cream, it's very much the same as the original. So if you like the original, you'll most likely love this one too! It's a moisturising but none greasy formula. I can't stand greasy hand creams, let's face it, we're all too busy for that nonsense.
This isn't super super moisturising, but I prefer my hand creams that way, as this trait is what makes a lot of them really greasy.

I only own the sample size of this product, but these sample sizes usually last me at least 6 - 8 months. To be honest I'm not exactly sure you can get a full size of this product, or buy it outside of a gift set. If you do see it though, I would very much advise picking it up!

Love Eve xx


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