Non-bubbly-bath-bliss

It’s getting colder the night falls at precisely 3pm every day, and you notice that the media is turning your thoughts to Christmas, and blowing your next two pay checks on your loved ones.  (I have managed to get all my xmas shopping done early this year via Amazon, as I have done the past three years,  if you have never done this I recommend that you do as it’s stress-free, budget-friendly shopping) The only thing that I want to do right now is cocoon myself in cashmere or have a bath.   In fact my idea of heaven if I could live in a large nest lined with cashmere and have my husband bring me the odd bacon sandwich, and rub my belly now and then.   My life would be perfect.  Guess a bath and a cashmere jumper will just have to do for now.   

Now I have never really spent a large amount on bathing products.  I reserve the money splurging on Handbags and the odd pair of shoes.   I am generally happy with a glug of Radox that is it, but I recently found out that bubbles aren’t really all that good for lady parts.  (Without going into it I think it’s something to do with PH levels etc.) 

I was in Libertys drooling over the scarves when I decided to check out the upper levels, as usually I can’t get past the handbags.   There is an entire section dedicated with bathing, with a cute basin in the corner to test out products.  While I was there I was pounced on by a SA who asked me if I needed any help…… and well one thing lead to another and I walked out with three products for bath time and £89 lighter. 

 

Ortiga Bath florio salts £20

This is the most girly of the four on offer from this range.  I have never really got bath salts which is why I was intrigued to try, bath salts were always something I bought my Grandma but never used myself.  There was one in the orange box that smelt of stale curry/old socks/too much cardamom, and lovely lemony/basil one but the floric flavour was my favourite.   I normally don’t got for floral scents but this is a very mild version and not too OTT.  The salts are made out of 100% Sicilian salts with all natural ingredients.  The smell of these are a mild combination of freesia/honeysuckle scent.  They make the water less hard in the bath and your skin super soft while bathing.   You don’t need a lot of the bath just a small handful to get the effect.  I do like these and I am definitely buy another box when this runs out. 

 

Ren Rose Otto bath oil £30

I have heard about this years ago, and have wanted to try it for ages.  This is a very luxurious bathing product that makes your bath water milking when you add it to the water, and leaves your skin super hydrated and silky smooth.  I not a huge fan of the rose scent as I find it a bit strong, but you quickly get used it after a while.  If you love rose scent this is the one for you.  I don’t think I will repurchase this one as it’s not my favourite, I would say that my skin does feel fabulous after.   It’s not bad, just compared to other baths I have had this kinda ‘meh’ in comparison.   If it were a different scent like lavender I think I might go GA GA for it which leads me onto……..

 

Aromatherapy Associates Support Lavender & Peppermint Bath & Shower Oil £39

This was my favourite purchase of the lot. OMG this is like taking a sleeping pill, I know that is a bit weird.  If you are anything like me and have trouble dropping off at night this is for you.  Firstly I love lavender, I love peppermint which is why I bought this initially.   I love the scent combined of this, and taking a bath with this stuff is pure luxury in my book.  The first time I bathed with this I understood why people spend a ridiculous amount of money on aromatherapy oils, they really do work.   If I had known how effective they were I would have started using this a long time ago.  This is a lot of money to spend on a 55ml of oil, but in terms of how relaxed I am every time I take a bath/shower with this it’s worth every single penny.   Even as a shower wash it’s still effective to getting me to sleep.  I have spotted this on Beauty bay for £31.50 so I think future purchases will be made from there.

http://www.beautybay.com/bathandbody/aromatherapyassociates/supportlavenderpeppermintbathshoweroil/

The oils in the bath water also make your skin very soft after bathing.  Used as a shower gel it leaves you with a tingly cold sensation which is quite nice.

 

 

What are your bathing essentials?  Anything that I need to try?   Are you a fan of baths or showers? 

 

Thanks for reading. 

Carrie x

Getting on the Palette Bandwagon....

 

Normally I very very picky with Palettes.  They have to be all singing all dancing and very important all versatile to come home with me and join the make-up collection.

 

One of my first enables make up palettes is the first one by ‘Naked’ by urban decay.  I love, I love the shades, but I just never use the blooming thing.  It has got to be the most UNLOVED item in my make-up stash.  You see when it comes to palettes they have to be the right dimensions, and be made out of the right materials.  Naked palette is made out of velvet and cardboard.  It’s a weird size and it’s NOT travel friendly, you have to wrap an elastic band around it for travel and it usually spouts glitter all over your bag.

I digress…. You get the point it has to be right otherwise it gets unused which I hate.

 

Nars is one of my Favourite make up  brands of all time, there is pretty much nothing that they don’t do which I don’t love (except for that blush stick thing, don’t get me started).

2011 Nars did a blush palette called Danmari ‘all about cheeks’ Palette at the time I think it retailed for about $50 in the states.  Back in 2011 by the time I found out about it, could I buy it anywhere?  Nope all gone, and my heart was broken.  You can buy them still on eBay but there is NO way I am spending £100 for it.  You can read about all below on the link, and you will see the kind of palpitation inducing frenzy it gets you in.

 

http://www.amarixe.com/2011/10/nars-danmari-all-about-cheeks-palette.html

 

So that is why when I saw on Instagram pictures of the new ‘One night stand’ Nars palette I thought all my Christmases had come at once.  Also I was totally enabled by fellow blogger Georgina fromhttp://www.forksandbrushes.me/.  Who basically has the exact same taste as me.

Look and bask in all its wonder and glory, with couple of my favourite Nars flavours put in.   Nars blushes if you don’t know have one of the best blush range out there.  They are the ‘black leggings’ if you will of most beauty bloggers make up wardrobe.

 

Nars Palette available exclusively at Space nk £45

There are four blushes, one bronzer and one highlighter.  Buy yours quick as I feel these are going to sell like hot cakes.

 

Right to left.

Laguna is a firm favourite of mine, a subtle yellow based bronzer with a thread of gold shimmer.  This shade suits most except the very darkest of skin tones.  I love to wear this by itself in summer.

Devotee is a highlighter shade which gives a subtle golden glow.  Haven’t used this much but I think when I get a tan on this is going to look good.  At the moment I am a bit ‘Meh’ about this. 

Mistignette is a bright blue based blush. This reminds me of a milder version of liqudfushia in powder form.

Deep throat the perfect perfect blush in the world my favourite Nars blush of all time.  A light coral with minimal glitter perfect for everyday make up look esp in summer.

Orgasm is a coral with super super glitter.  Lovers of a subtle glow beware, you can look ridiculous if you put this on with a heavy hand (yes I have done that on a few occasions when I was in a rush for work and looked like a clown)

Goulee a deep berry coloured blush which I have tried yet.  I reminds me of Blushing bride by tarte.  Looking forward to autumnal make up looks with this.

 

 

Hourglass Ambient Powders Palette. Space nk £56

 

Okay so I knew about the existence of this way back in April when Anna from Vivianna does make up meet the founder of hourglass make up.  I swore I wasn’t going to by this especially seeing as I own ‘Dim light’ already but I caved and bought it.  I haven’t used this yet as I have it for two days and it’s so pretty I don’t want to sully it by use yet.  It is gorgeous it comes with three shades, one is a setting powder (Dim light) one is a highlighter (Incandescent light) and a bronzer ( Radiant light)

 

What palette christmas make up packs do you have your eye on?  Are you as picky as me when it comes to palettes?

 

Thanks for reading

Carrie x