Essie Nail Polish in 'Not Just a Pretty Face'

I think it's safe to say my love affair with nail Polish is verging on obsession like. In all honestly I never used to be bothered about them, a few nudey pinks were all I really wore. My obsession began a few years ago. I can't pinpoint the exact moment but I now own more polishes in various shades than I care to admit! My love for the nude pinks are still there though, and every so often one pops up that has me falling in love all over again. Enter 'Not Just a Pretty Face'... 

I've been loving a nude nail recently. There's something about a barely there, milky shade that's just so elegant and chic. I've been wearing Essie 'Waltz', a milky white shade, however my heart yearned for a touch of pink for a more feminine approach. I actually went into Boots and headed straight for the Essie aisle looking for the shade 'Fiji', however came away with 'Not Just a Pretty Face', which in my eyes, is better! It's such a gorgeous pinky nudey shade that looks absolutely effortlessly classy and is suitable for any occasion. As with all Essie shades, the formulation is great, and the lasting power is pretty impressive! I can imagine this being one of those timeless shades that will carry me right through Spring, and carry on into the year. 

Empties | February

How are we into March already? The speed of this year is blowing my little mind! February has whizzed by in a flash, so much so that I've barely used up any products... 

Avon Clearskin Pore Penetrating Clay Mask | Avon are a company which I dabble into every now and then. I don't often go near the make up, however I am partial to their planet spa range. I decided to try this clay mask after it was given to me by the mother bear, who in her own words 'would never use it, and didn't know why she had it'... Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but this heavy duty clay mask is brilliant at drawing out impurities and leaving me with smoother, less 'pore-y' skin. Definitely a cheaper alternative to some of the higher end clay masks... I'm tempted to try more from the range! 

Would I purchase again? Yes

St Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body Moisturiser Light/Medium | I received this in a goody bag at Clothes Show Live last year, and honestly, it hasn't wowed me. I don't know if it's the fact that it's aimed at light/medium skin but it barely did anything...I ended up using this as an arm moisturiser just to use it up in the end. 

Would I purchase again? I don't think it's worth the hype. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care SPF 15 | This is a big moment for me. Finishing a lip balm NEVER happens! It's just typical that I didn't want this one to end! I loved this, and used it religiously over all other balms. The Body Shop have done me proud. I'm very tempted to try their Aloe Vera Lip Care next, which Alix at icovetthee.com and Estée at essiebutton.com have both raved about. 

Would I purchase again? Yes, but I have a fair few to get through first! 

Jergens Naturals Aloe Soothing Body Moisturiser | I featured this moisturiser in my January favourites post, so it's unsurprising that it's ended up in my empties. I have a slight obsession with body butters, but sometimes it's nice to just quickly slap on a moisturiser rather than put in the time (and it IS time consuming) and effort into a heavy duty butter. This aloe moisturiser has such a fresh scent, and kept me feeling soft all day. 

Would I purchase again? Yes

Soap & Glory Rich and Foamous Body Wash | Oh lordy, this stuff smells amazing! Like brown sugar and cake mix and biscuits....oh lordy lordy!! Can you tell I liked this? I actually think it's right up there in my favourite wintery shower scents, and the huge bottle you get makes it even sweeter! 

Would I purchase again? Once my mammoth body wash collection dies down then definitely! 

Review: Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo.

Let's talk barnets. Mine has been in need of a deep cleanse for quite some time. I have one of those annoying hair types that 'gets used' to a product to the point where it no longer does anything for my hair, and rather than cleanse, it just sits and builds up on my head. Lovely. Just before Christmas I decided enough was enough and a clarifying shampoo to strip my hair of all that built up product was all that was missing from my life. Enter the Sunday Shampoo from Bumble & Bumble. 

This stuff has been a lifesaver. While it doesn't have a particularly pleasant smell (it smells almost clinical for reference) it strips my hair of everything, leaving it quite literally squeaky clean. I would recommend using a good conditioner or hair mask with this though, as being so clarifying can strip the hair of moisture as well as product residue! I have been using this once every couple of weeks since January and can safely say it has made all the difference with that pesky residue problem. 

At almost £20 for a 200ml bottle, it's not the most purse friendly of shampoos but I've found that I've barely made a dent in it, and I've been using it for two months! It's definitely worth the investment and I imagine this will last me the whole year... bargain really! I'm looking forward to seeing what else the brad has to offer...