tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090496601129166972024-03-05T10:13:55.193+00:00Bee's Knees of BeautyFASHION | BEAUTY | LIFESTYLEElspeth Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09024663232957068188noreply@blogger.comBlogger553125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709049660112916697.post-90451607437918300422014-03-19T11:18:00.000+00:002014-03-19T11:18:22.060+00:00So long, farewell..<div style="text-align: center;">
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</script><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This post has been a long time coming. I haven't posted in almost a month, and even then my posting wasn't exactly regular. Bee's Knees has always been a hobby for me - nothing more, nothing less. Something I've enjoyed doing for 3 years but if you've been following the blog that long, you'll know that at times I have had trouble keeping up with it. I've had a big knee surgery, no internet (for 6 months!), illnesses and all sorts of things that made me put Bee's Knees on the back burner. It wasn't ever meant to be forever... but now the time has come to say goodbye!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you're reading this you'll probably know a few things about me - I am a lawyer, I have four cats, and I recently moved house into my own house! All of these things make juggling a hobby like blogging with 'real life' quite tricky. And this has been made all the more difficult in the past year or so because I haven't been quite well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I now know that I have been suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and whilst this is all still pretty new to me I realise I have to make some changes to my life if I want to continue with my job... CFS means I have very little energy to do the essential things in my day, like cooking, getting dressed, driving to work, being at work, and I have found these things particularly hard in the last 6 months. I am now re-evaluating what I choose to spend my energy on, so that I can plan my days and live some sort of normal life. But unfortunately that life does not include Bee's Knees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can't say I'll never post again, but I am taking a big long break that might turn into the end of the blog. My focus needs to be on me, my health and sorting my life out so I can fulfil my duties at work and have some semblance of a social life outside of work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have absolutely loved having Bee's Knees and every one of you to ramble at about whatever nail varnish, blush or lipstick has caught my fancy. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be back! But for now it's so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is the Pure Anti Ageing Super Active Overnight Oil which I have been loving since the beginning of winter and reviewed in full <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/pure-anti-ageing-super-active-overnight.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. This is a must have product for girls who have dry skin in the winter that needs a little extra TLC before bed. I've also been loving plain old Nivea Creme for combating dry patches on my face. This has been in my monthly favourites before and for a good reason, it's a brilliant product for almost any skin complaint but I can't beat it for getting rid of dryness. This tiny tub is lasting forever and was only £1.49 (<a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Creme-50ml_6105/" target="_blank">HERE</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but by no means least are these two miracle workers. The Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub has been raved about by almost every beauty blogger I follow, and for good reason! This is a complete saviour for dry, chapped lips and I can't imagine a winter's day without it. You can read my review <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/lush-lip-scrub-in-popcorn.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. And the Sally Hansen Insta Grip was one of the things I picked up from Fragrance Direct last year and I've been using it ever since. It's a super fast drying base coat which is a staple in my manicure routine. If you've ever been tempted to skip a base coat because you have no time, you <i>must</i> try this! It's £1.50 from Fragrance Direct <a href="http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/sally-hansen/sally-hansen-insta-grip-fast-dry-base-coat-133ml/invt/0044360" target="_blank">HERE </a> but you can also pick it up in Boots or Superdrug full price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you might know, I'm moving house in a month or so and have been trying to use up as many of my 'almost empty but not quite there yet' products that I'm sure every girl has lurking around her bathroom. Moving house is stressful enough without having to worry about taking 6 almost-empty bottles of shampoo with me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is the B. Micellar Water which was the first ever micellar water I used. Since then I've moved on and tried different ones which I prefer but I would consider repurchasing this again. My full review is <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/b-pure-micellar-water.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Next is the Botanics All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash which I've actually already repurchased but somehow never gotten around to reviewing properly. I really recommend this face wash for use on a morning to get rid of any nighttime impurities and freshen up in the shower before a new day. At £3.99, it's already quite affordable but always on offer in Boots (link <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-All-Bright-Cleansing-Foam-Wash-150ml_1261977/" target="_blank">HERE</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next is some more skincare - this Moisture Rich Face Cream from Balance Me is a small travel size I received free with a magazine. I was seriously impressed with how long this small tube lasted, although it didn't bowl me over with any incredible results. It's a nice, thick and creamy in consistency but because it didn't wow me I wouldn't repurchase because it's £24 for a full sized product. I first tried Philosophy Purity cleanser a really long time ago after hankering after it for ages, and you can read my partially disappointed review of it <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/philosophy-purity-made-simple.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I'm writing this blog post I realise I haven't ever done a review of the Palmers Moisturising Body Oil, which is insane given how much I love this product! This is definitely on my to-do list as I've repurchased this and use it often. It's a great post-shower product for lazy girls/girls who don't have time to moisturise on a morning. £5.10 and it lasts AGES! Link <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Palmers-Cocoa-Butter-Formula-Moisturizing-Body-Oil-250ml_955347/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. No surprises that I've gone through another of my Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion given that it's my HG for curly hair. I've raved about this already <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/hg-for-curly-hair-motions-foaming-wrap.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally a couple of odd balls - the Sally Hansen Insta Dri top coat rocked my world when I first started using it over 18 months ago. It helps my nails dry so quickly that I actually have time to do them even on those busy evenings when there are a million and one things to do, and none include sitting for 10 minutes waiting for my nails to dry! This is the second or third one of these I've gotten through and I can't recommend this enough (link <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/SallyHansen-Insta-Dri-Anti-Chip-Top-Coat_1038032/" target="_blank">HERE</a>). And the almost unidentifiable Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - my all time favourite concealer (along with every other beauty blogger that has ever lived). Read my review <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/collection-lasting-perfection-concealer.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Phew - that's quite a few empties! Even as I write this post I have a lot of other products in the almost-empty category that I'm determined to use up before we move house! So watch this space for another empties post soon...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! I am <u style="font-style: italic;">so</u> excited to be writing today's post, which is a little introduction to a new member of my family... if you follow Bee's Knees you'll know that I already have 3 cats - Marcel and O'Malley who are 9 month old kittens (post <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/tuesday-tales-14-meet-marcel-and-omalley.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and Clementine who is my gorgeous 4 year old rescue kitty (post <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/tuesday-tales-1-clementine.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But any crazy cat lady worth her salt knows that 3 is not enough cats! (I jest...) In fact we now have four kitties in our family because we accidentally acquired this gorgeous baby cat a couple of weeks ago - ladies and gents, meet Marzipan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We definitely never intended to have 4 cats, I mean come on that's 20 legs to run around after without even counting Neil! But sometimes these things happen and honestly, would you be able to resist this beautiful little face?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marzipan was 7/8 weeks old when she came home with us - after I found her online where her previous owners had claimed she was 14 weeks old and they needed rid of her due to an allergy. I could tell she was nowhere near that age as soon as I laid eyes on her because she is <u style="font-style: italic;">tiny!</u> She fit into the palm of my hand on her first night. Her previous owners were so unprepared for a kitty they were feeding her adult food, cow's milk (a big no-no as most cats are lactose intolerant) and didn't even have a carry case for us to bring her home in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm happy to say she's now settled into our family and we can't imagine being without her! It was originally our plan to give her a temporary home until we could find new owners for her, but once we realised how young she is we didn't have the heart to be the source of any more instability in her short life. She's since been to the vets and is a pretty healthy kitten, full of energy and a joy to be around. Although I'm sure whenever I mention my <i style="font-weight: bold;">four</i> cats to any non-cat people in the future it may be met with rolled eyes, but I honestly can't picture our lives without this little madam in it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I definitely think 2013 was the year of highlighter for me - I just started using it in my everyday routine and have built up quite a collection. But this has to be my current favourite..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The product comes in a little glass jar which I love - my absurd obsession with glass containers aside, I do think this packaging is sweet. I don't have that many products from the Topshop make up range but I am a fan of their unique and quirky branding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The colour of this product is perfect for my pale skin tone - it's a silvery gold with just a beautiful sheen and no glitter particles at all. My favourite way to use this is applied on the brow bone and cheek bones underneath powder foundation to make sure it's a subtle glow that accentuates my bone structure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My favourite aspect of this product is the longevity - it lasts much longer than other similarly priced highlighters I've tried. Priced at only £9 it's a real bargain. I recommend this if you're looking for a product that will give a subtle glow that lasts all day long. You can pick up the Topshop Glow highlighter from Topshop stores or online <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=glow&storeId=12556&productId=6123686&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'M</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*</span></b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> BUYING A HOUSE</b>!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yep, <i><u>at last </u></i>after spending almost my entire life obsessing about houses, perusing RightMove for hours on end, nosying in other people's houses on the street, I am finally taking the steps to become a home owner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You might remember that I only moved <i>here </i>in August (2013), which was when I moved up to Leeds from London. We're renting out current house but after much uhmm-ing and ahh-ing decided to take the plunge when we found our perfect house for sale. It's not a done deal yet - those of you in the know will understand that there are lots of things that can go wrong with house buying in England, and until you've got the keys in your hand you can't be sure of anything! But we're currently speeding towards exchange with completion due to take place in mid to late February. Because we're renting we're going to keep this house for a couple of weeks after completion so we have some flexibility about moving and a bit of time to paint a couple of rooms and get everything ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So fingers crossed (touch wood, etc) in a couple of months' time I will be writing to you from my very own little house! I am so <i style="font-weight: bold;">so</i> excited about this big step, whilst still being a bit scared and nervous. This is probably the most serious commitment I have ever made with Neil.. but we're both really looking forward to owning the roof over our heads. If you'd like to hear more about this or see more home-related posts, let me know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today I'm sharing some more Dove hair care goodies with you. I already posted about some products I was sent by the lovely people at Dove <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/dove-stylecare-soft-styling-range.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and I was really happy to receive some more items to try out and share with you guys! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For me, keeping my hair moisturised is a big priority. I didn't share too much of my hair journey over the past 6 months or so but in short - I started out strawberry blonde, went blonde (<i>really</i> blonde) and then after a few months wanted to go back to being brunette and had a bit of an ordeal where I home dyed my hair pink and then had to use Color B4 to strip it down to white and re-dye it brown! My hair was pretty damaged to start with because of going blonde but after all that trauma it was horrendous. So lately I've been trying to find time to use a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week. Which made the arrival of these Dove Express Treatment Conditioners into my life incredibly timely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I received three from the range - the Intensive Repair conditioner, the Colour Radiance conditioner and the Nourishing Oil Care conditioner. I was originally going to review these in three posts but I think it would be a little repetitive. So prepare yourself for three reviews in one post! In essence all of these products are a quick and easy way to incorporate a deeper conditioning treatment into your shower routine because you only need to leave them on for a minute or two. I tend to use these in the shower after shampooing and then turn off the water while I use shower gel, shave my legs etc and then turn the water back on and wash off! Simple, easy and so quick you don't have to get up early on a morning to give your hair some extra TLC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally - the Dove Nourishing Oil Care Express Treatment Conditioner. This creme has a golden yellow tone to it which I love even more than the pink one! I was super keen to try this one because, along with the rest of the world, I've gone crazy for oils in the past couple of years and find oils can work wonders on my damaged hair. That said, I was concerned that using this in conjunction with my usual Macadamia Oil healing oil spray would be too much and result in heavy, greasy hair. Thank goodness I was wrong! There's no greasy feeling after using this (provided you wash it out properly) and compared to the other two I've tried this conditioner makes my hair feel bouncier and more resilient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Phew! We made it. I have been using these products for a while now - in order to test them thoroughly I used one at a time for a couple of weeks so I could report back to you on my experience with each one and their specific benefits. I hope this is helpful if you're looking for a simple product that's easy to incorporate into your busy morning routine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Price-wise these are very affordable at just £3.99 each - one 180ml tube will last you a long long time (which is why I'm giving one of mine away to my Mum to use because otherwise I'd be using these for years!) You can pick these up from Superdrug or Boots in store or online <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Dove-Hair-Therapy-Nourishing-Oil-Care-Express-Treatment-Conditioner-180ml_1247386/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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</script>Elspeth Daisyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09024663232957068188noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709049660112916697.post-72895463062013877882014-01-10T10:26:00.000+00:002014-01-10T10:26:53.198+00:00Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! Today I'm reviewing a product I picked up a little while ago (haul post <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/mini-soap-and-glory-haul.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) - the Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack eye gel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I really like the consistency of this product - as you can see it's a white gel that then turns almost into a liquid when you apply it to your skin. It's much easier to dab this light gel onto my eye area without being rough in comparison to a heavier traditional cream. It feels like it absorbs into my skin almost instantly which is great when I'm in a rush on a morning and don't have time to wait for things to sink in before applying make up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most of all, this feels refreshing and hydrating on my skin. It hasn't magically removed my under eye circles but it does give the appearance of less wrinkles around my eyes, and on days when I've had little sleep it does reduce puffiness more than other eye creams I've used.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall I do really like this eye gel and it's definitely made me want to try other gels to see whether different brands are as good as this one. Price-wise, it's usually £12.50 which is expensive for the small size of the product but in the context of other eye creams is actually pretty cheap. It's usually on offer at Boots with other S&G products so I'd recommend trying to get it cheaper if you can. You can get this from your local Boots or online <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Puffy-Eye-Attack%C2%99-Turbo-Boost-Hydragel-14ml_1364172/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today I am reviewing this delightful Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter from The Body Shop. I have long been a fan of The Body Shop but sometimes I think their products aren't very up to date with trends and innovations in the beauty world. Well this product proves me thoroughly wrong...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Beauty balms have been around for a while, and many have been particularly popular with beauty bloggers. An obvious example is the Emma Hardie Amazing Face cleansing balm - a product that has been on my wishlist for a really long time! Unfortunately a lot of the most popular balms carry a hefty price tag which makes them out of reach for a lot of girls, including me! When I heard The Body Shop were bringing out a more purse-friendly alternative I couldn't wait to give it a go (nb: this product is called a 'butter' but is exactly the same as a cleansing balm which is why I'm calling it a balm!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Body Shop Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter is £12 for 90ml (<a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/skincare/cleansers/camomile-sumptuous-cleansing-butter.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a>) but as you probably know, The Body Shop constantly has offers on and you rarely have to pay full price for anything. In fact I bought this with 30% off which made it a really affordable skincare option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The packaging is really unique and pretty - I like the twist-open metal tin and it looks very pretty alongside my other essentials in the bathroom. As you can see from the photo above, the product itself is a very thick, opaque balm that you have to scoop out with your fingers. If you're using this for the first time, please don't scoop out a load of product like I did - you really don't need that much and you don't want to waste it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once applied onto your face with your fingers the balm begins to melt and sink into the skin - this is the best bit! I've never been to a spa or had a facial but I imagine this is what it would feel like - sumptious and exquisite on the skin. I like to apply this to my face before brushing my teeth, so the balm has a couple of minutes to sink in and work its magic. I then use a cotton flannel soaked in hot water to dab the product off my face, leaving my skin feeling fresh, clean and soft. You can really appreciate the camomile in this balm because it's so soothing and gentle - exactly what my poor dry skin needs at this time of year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have enjoyed using this product so far and it hasn't caused any adverse reactions in my skin. I think it's a nice option for girls with dry skin or perhaps more sensitive skin - compared to some more clarifying cleansers I have used this is a much gentler option. For the price it's a great option to try if you're new to cleansing balms like me, or even if you're just looking for a new brand to try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been using this product for absolutely ages - years and <i>years</i>! So I'm not sure how I've managed to forget to review it on little old Bee's Knees for so long. That said, autumn is the perfect time of year to review a scrub because I don't know about you, but my skin is <u style="font-style: italic;">so</u> flakey and dry - it's pretty disgusting. I have been using Flake Away on a weekly basis since the onset of the cold weather and it's rocked my world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you can see, this product is one of those gorgeous, thick body scrubs that you can <i>feel</i> working when you rub it into your skin. Ingredients include shea butter, sweet almond oil and sea salt. The smell is pretty damn amazing - I absolutely <u>adore</u> using this after soaking in a steaming bath in the winter months, it's very luxurious and rich. Although it is quite grainy and coarse, the texture isn't too harsh on my skin - it's the perfect balance which leaves my skin soft but not scrubbed raw.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After use my skin is not only exfoliated but also moisturised - I think the shea butter helps to avoid that dry skin feeling can be a problem after using a lot of other body scrubs I've tried. Instead you could easily use this on the go without any moisturiser, although I recommend for best results following up with an intensive body butter. That combination will leave you with the silkiest legs you've ever had! The 300ml tub is massive and will last you months and months depending on how often you use it. You don't need a lot of product for each use and a little goes a long way! For the price I'm not sure if there's anything better on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today I am reviewing my first ever product from Bourjois - I have never used anything from the brand before for a number of reasons but picked up the new Happy Light Primer in Luminous a few weeks ago and want to share my thoughts with you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm not really the kind of girl that has time for primers - if you work full time you'll understand how precious a few extra minutes in the morning can be - they can be the difference between being late to work or arriving on time, or even just having enough time for a cuppa before heading out! For this reason I have always been sceptical about using primers because they seem like an unnecessary step in my make up routine that I could do without - until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bourjois Happy Light Primer comes in two options - Matte or Luminous. As I am currently using a powder foundation I didn't think the Matte primer would be beneficial because I don't really have problems with shininess on my face, so I opted to try the Luminous one. I had heard good things generally about this primer, and hoped it would add a bit of a glow to my tired skin and stop me from looking like a corpse this winter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The effect of using this primer is ever so subtle - it's not something I noticed immediately but once I applied a full face of make up with the primer underneath, I did notice a difference in my skin which appeared smoother and the annoying fine lines around my mouth and eyes were a bit less visable. It's not a miracle worker and won't make you look like a supermodel, but this primer does give my skin an ever so subtle glow and radiance that simply applying foundation fails to deliver. I only apply 1.5 pumps to my face after moisturising and before applying concealer and foundation, which means this product is going to last me a long time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm not currently using this every day but when I do use it, I notice a difference. It's not a one-product-miracle but if you're on the market for a radiance primer I recommend giving this a go. It's quite pricey at £10.99 - I picked it up on an introductory offer in Superdrug and I'm not sure I would buy it full price, but if you're the kind of girl that uses primers regularly it may be a more worthy investment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today I'm reviewing a product I haven't read much about in the beauty blogging world - the Pure Anti-Ageing Super Active Overnight Oil. I picked this up a month or so ago from Marks and Spencers' magical beauty department after reading some pretty amazing reviews online... for only £6 it's definitely a more affordable option for those of us who are concerned about keeping our skin young and moisturised.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hadn't heard of the brand Pure until I found this product, but after reading around a bit I quite like them and I'm keen to try other products. They offer natural and paraben free products at pocket-friendly prices. What's not to like?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was on the market for an overnight skin oil and had considered other hyped about products (most notable the Kiehls Midnight Recovery range) but I just couldn't justify spending so much on something I wasn't certain would work for my skin! Enter Pure Anti-Ageing Super Active Overnight Oil. This was a bargain £6 for 12ml from M&S <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pure-Anti-Ageing-Super-Active-Overnight/dp/B008DNPFEC?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=1726604031&sr=1-1&qid=1384432830&pf_rd_r=09PHA99GKFBSH1X68GZ1&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The product is designed to nourish and restore dry skin overnight, whilst also fighting against the much -dreaded ageing process. Exactly what I was after. I haven't used a facial oil before but I have found this really easy to use, and not at all scary. I apply 2-3 drops to my face before bed using my fingers to softly massage into my skin. I don't use this every night but once every two to three days in place of my usual night cream. I find that this is often enough to keep my skin hydrated without suffocating it, and honestly it really does work. The fine lines I've noticed on my face are less obvious and whilst my skin is usually dry and tight at this time of year, instead it's normal and nourished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today's Festive Friday post is all about where to find the best Christmas presents for the loved ones in your life. I put a lot of time and effort into finding the perfect gifts for my nearest and dearest and pride myself on being a bit of a bargain hunter. So instead of sharing a general gift guide that might not be helpful for everyone, here are a few pointers to help you get started if you've still a few people to tick off your Christmas present list...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is <a href="http://www.tkmaxx.com/" target="_blank">TK Maxx</a> - one of my favourite shops all year around this place usually contains some amazing little gems for you to root around and find! Most people think TK Maxx requires a lot of time and dedication to find bargains and I think that is true to an extent, but it totally depends on what you're looking for. This Christmas I've picked up a few presents for different people from TK Maxx, from a Ralph Lauren jumper for my Dad to a Fred Perry one for my brother, and some delightful homewares for my Mum and sister! If you're after clothes then it might take some time to find what you want but I always pop in on my lunch and browse through the candle section and the beauty section - there are almost always well known brands with huge discounts and the candles especially are a great low price stocking filler for Christmastime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wilko.com/" target="_blank">Wilkos</a> definitely isn't the kind of shop most of my friends would think of when it comes to present buying, but actually it's a great place to find little somethings for your friends and family. I really rate the homeware offerings from Wilkos and they've stepped up their game considerably in recent years. Instead of splashing cash at John Lewis or House of Fraser get the same thing from Wilkos for half the price and your loved ones will be none the wiser! Genius. Wilkos is also fantastic for Christmas decorations and wrapping paper - so much cheaper but great quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least is <a href="http://www.bhs.co.uk/" target="_blank">BHS</a>. This is the kind of shop I was dragged along to as a child when my Mum was school uniform shopping, but in recent years I've picked up so many brilliant gifts from there! The Christmastime gift section is full of anything and everything you can imagine and the stock is really similar to Debenhams, just marginally cheaper and BHS frequently have special offers on in December. This year I've treated my other half to a bobbly hat and a soft knit cardigan from BHS that you would think came straight from Topman, and I've also bought some food gifts for the in laws. Take a peek and you might be surprised, with free delivery on orders over £10 you don't even have to leave the house!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Apologies for the stock photo - if you're based in the UK you'll know we have had really dull weather in the past couple of weeks and I haven't been able to take any decent photos for this post! I received the Heat Protect Spray, the Refresh+Care Dry Shampoo and the Frizz-Free Shine Cream Serum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You might know that my hair is currently really damaged from originally dying it blonde and then back to brunette again over the course of a few months. It's really not been great so I started using the heat protect spray and cream serum as soon as I received them hoping for a miracle... and honestly? I have been seriously impressed. I found the products worked together perfectly to give my hair shine and moisture that wasn't greasy and didn't weigh it down. After washing my hair I spritz a bit of heat protect spray over my hair and then run a pump of the serum through the lengths of my hair before drying and styling as usual. Just adding the serum to my routine has made my hair unbeliveably soft and much more manageable which makes me wonder what I've been doing to my hair until now! Add to that the gorgeous traditional Dove scent and I am completely won over by these products, my hair smells delicious all day long.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for the dry shampoo, I can't claim to be much of an expert in this area because I don't really use these kind of products too often. But I have given this one a go and really liked it, it gives my hair texture and oomph without leaving a sticky or thick residue which is something I've come across with other brands. The Dove dry shampoo contains starch instead of powder, which makes it stand out from other brands available and might be why I noticed a difference in the texture of my hair after using this. Again the scent of this product is just <i>yummy</i> and I am getting a little addicted to it after using this range so much lately!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Overall I would definitely recommend giving the Dove Style+Care range a whirl - if you're looking for a couple of products that will be easy to incorporate into your routine but give noticeable shine and moisture, the heat protect spray and cream serum should be top of your list. If you're a frequent user of dry shampoo it's really worth popping the dry shampoo into your basket too, it could completely change the texture (and smell!) of your hair on those lazy no-shower days!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! I think it's safe to say I have an obsession with glitter nail polishes all year round, but at this time of the year I'm especially bad! Why don't you have a nosy at some of my most glamorous glitters?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today's Festive Friday post is going to be a bit of a Christmas overload... now it's officially December and our tree is up I have been going absolutely nuts over festive things! I thought it would be nice to share five things I bought in the past couple of weeks...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You might recognise this from the background of my other Festive Friday posts - it's one of Primark's cosy fleece-style blankets that they bring out for only £5 every year. I have one from last year that's looking a bit dog eared so I treated the house to a new one this year and I adore it. The print is so pretty and festive and it's so comfy to snuggle up with on a cold night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another amazing festive print (are you beginning to notice a theme?!) - this onesie was absolutely irresistible when I spotted it in Tesco's whilst doing a food shop. I saw a couple I liked in Primark last week but they were made from a strange material whereas this one is just nice soft jersey. I love the fur-lined hood and pom poms, and it was a bargain at £16. I'll definitely be wearing this whilst unwrapping presents on Christmas morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How cute are these little slipper socks?! They're <u style="font-style: italic;">so</u> unbelievably warm and cosy because they're lined with fleecey fake fur, and they're a great alternative to regular slippers because they have anti-slip pads on the bottom. I haven't taken these off since I bought them, I'm really impressed especially as they were only £3 from Primark!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And of course whilst in Primark I had to pick up some Christmassy pajama bottoms! I love the reindeer print on these and of course the navy/red fairisle print goes with absolutely everything else in this post. They were £6 and are made from a lovely flannel material, just perfect for cold winter nights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last but not least is this little early Christmas present for myself. I had a really bad day at work a couple of weeks ago and had to escape at lunchtime for some retail therapy. Of course I found myself in the beauty section of TK Maxx and spotted this gorgeous festive Deborah Lippmann gift set for only £14.99!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the set are these three full sized polishes - Run, Run Rudolph is an amazing fine glitter polish that I will be wearing this weekend. Let it Snow! is a pretty light silver/white colour that's a real classic and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree is definitely going to be my Christmas day polish this year because the red and green glitter in a black base is just <b><i>amazing</i>! </b>Love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've never tried any polishes from Deborah Lippmann before so I'm intrigued to see how I get on with these. I've heard lots of good things about the brand, and for £5 per polish it's hardly breaking the bank!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Plum Jam just sounds lovely, doesn't it? It's the kind of lip shade that sounds autumn-appropriate, and Soap and Glory have really hit the nail on the head with this berry coloured Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have reviewed a Gloss Stick in the shade Fuschia-Ristic before (<a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/soap-and-glory-sexy-mother-pucker-gloss.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) - I'm a big fan of S&G anyway but these Gloss Sticks are absolutely brilliant for days when you just can't be fussing with lipstick. They offer a decent amount of colour payoff, a <u style="font-style: italic;">lot</u> of gloss and some hydration, all in one easy to apply, vanilla flavoured stick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Today's Fabulous Nails post is all about my favourite ever nail colour - <u style="font-style: italic;">RED!</u> That might explain why I have so many...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! Welcome to the second installment of my new blog series - Festive Friday! Today I will be sharing some of my favourite festive fragrances from Yankee Candle..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think it might be obligatory for any beauty blogger to also have a complete obsession with scented candles... and I am no exception! I absolutely adore having a scented candle burning on an evening, especially in the colder months when it can make a room feel so cosy. Last year I did a post entitled Christmas Candles on the Cheap (read it <a href="http://beeskneesofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/christmas-candles-on-cheap.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) which was a protest against the ridiculously expensive scented candles which are pushed by a lot of beauty bloggers, and offered up a few more budget friendly alternatives. Today's post is in the same vein but focusing on Yankee Candle which is one of my favourite candle brands..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up is Snowflake Cookie, a sweet delightful scent which isn't too rich and spicy - a nice alternative to the usual cinnamon scents that are inescapable at this time of year. Very vanilla-y and similar to Christmas Cupcake/Christmas Cookie (two of my all-time favourites!) This small jar was £6.29 from Campus Gifts <a href="http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/gifts-by-brand/yankee-candle/christmas-candles/yankee-candle-snowflake-cookie-small-jar-candle.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next is Christmas Memories - possibly one of my all time favourite candle scents! This smells exactly as you'd expect from the name and the label, just like baked gingerbread and cinnamon. It is quite spicy and perfect for burning on a cold wintery evening when you're cuddling up under a blanket. £6.29 from Campus Gifts <a href="http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/yankee-candle-christmas-memories-small-jar-candle.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Christmas Eve is already my sister's favourite festive fragrance - as soon as she smelled this it was love! She even tried to steal mine! It's a unique fragrance with hints of sugared plums, a dash of vanilla and a really authentic berry scent. Pick this up for £6.29 <a href="http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/gifts-by-brand/yankee-candle/christmas-candles/yankee-candle-christmas-eve-small-jar-candle.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Season of Peace is another great option for people who don't particularly like spicy scents. It's very strongly scented but the fragrance itself is quite subtle and soft (if that makes any sense at all?!) I usually prefer more dominant scents but there's just something about this - I can imagine it will be great to burn all day when you're in the house over New Years and have visitors around. It's quite powdery and musky - just perfect. Also £6.29 <a href="http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/yankee-candle-season-of-peace-small-jar-candle.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I decided to buy four different small jar candles instead of investing in one large jar - the Christmas period doesn't actually last that long and I thought it would be nice to have a few different fragrances over the holidays that I could switch up and enjoy, rather than one massive candle to burn. I always buy my Yankee Candles from Campus Gifts because they're discounted to a reasonable level and the customer service is excellent. You can see their full range of festive candles <a href="http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/christmas-candles/id/1793/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi guys! If ever there was a lip product that has been hotly anticipated and hyped up, it has to be the Maybelline Baby Lips! These lip balms have been available over in the States for a few years but only recently made their way over to England, which was when they truly exploded all over the beauty blogosphere!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course I had to try one to see what all the hype was about. I am a big fan of cherry red lips and plumped for the Cherry Me shade. The UK launch featured 6 different 'shades' or flavours of lip balm, three with a sheer wash of colour and three without -but to be honest I have plenty of plain lip balms in my collection so I was only really interested in the coloured ones (Pink Punch and Peach Kiss are the other two).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As you can see, the packaging is pretty basic and clearly aimed at teens and young girls - the clashing orange and pink really doesn't appeal to me at all and the plastic tube feels very flimsy and cheap. It's exactly the same as any other cheap lip balm you can buy anywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for the balm itself - I was really disappointed. I know brands make a lot of claims about their products which turn out to be a load of waffle, but Maybelline suggesting that the Baby Lips give 8 hours of hydration is ridiculous. If anything they give about 10 minutes of minimal hydration and that's it. As a lip balm this product is pretty naff and doesn't even stand up to the most basic of comparators, such as Vaseline or Chapstick. For £2.99 I wasn't expecting anything ground breaking but this is just rubbish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Colour wise, as you can see the Cherry Me shade gives the most subtlest hint of fuscia pink colour - nicely noticeable on the lips but it doesn't last at all. If you're after something similar that will last longer I recommend trying Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains, or even some of the Revlon Lip Butters. I can see why the Baby Lips appeal to teenage girls and young girls who aren't that experienced with lip products and might want a pop of subtle colour for wearing to school, but if you're looking for hydration and long lasting lip colour I'm afraid you'll have to try something else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can pick up the Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balms for £2.99 in your local Boots or Superdrug or online <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=1365477" target="_blank">HERE </a>and <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/lips/maybelline-baby-lips-balm-cherry-me/invt/706863&bklist=" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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