Nothing screams Sunday more than a pamper session in the evenings. After a long week at work and some plans during the weekend, there is nothing better than to give myself an hour or so on a cheeky pamper. What do I include in my pamper session? Have a read on.

First thing's first, a bath. I have showers during the week but I so look forward to a Sunday night bath. A hot (well, warm as I can't stand it too hot) bubble bath. Heaven. I'm currently using the Radox Feel Relaxed bubble soak. The lavender scent is so calming and it's one of my favourites. I just feel like I'm going to have a good night's sleep and sets me up so right for the week ahead.

Whilst I'm having a bath, it's a pretty good opportunity to shave my legs. I don't do this every Sunday, simply because sometimes I can't be bothered. But, that feeling when you've got freshly shaved legs and you go to put your PJs on or you have fresh sheets on the bed. Oh, that's such a good feeling. I normally use some sort of cream or gel, usually Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash (smells amaze) to shave my legs, nothing too special.

Next on the Sunday pamper agenda, painting my nails. Like shaving my legs, I don't do this every Sunday but I tend to usually change to a new colour if I've already got some on and it's all chipped or if after I've left it a week or two with not wearing any. I've got quite a lot of nail varnishes hidden away that I want to get into using but I just like the look of fresh nails on a Monday morning but I'm so naff at painting nails that I smudge/chip them so easily.

A face mask, of course. I go on about face masks so often and have a little stash of them, all of different brands, scents, types etc. but I just love sitting there for however long, and letting my skin have a bit of care, considering I slap makeup on it in the week. Once I've done the face mask, I'll then try and make sure I do my little skincare routine - which just consists of Pixi Glow Tonic & Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Not much but it seems to work if I keep up with it.

Whilst I'm doing this pamper, I love having a candle lit and a cup of tea. That finishes it all off so nicely. Cherry on the cake.

I love being able just to give myself that bit of time in an evening that I don't really get in the week. What do you like to do in your pamper sessions? Let me know in the comments below, I'd love to hear what you get up to!

Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!

I love a good face mask, who doesn't? I've had many face masks in my time and some have been good and others, not so much but, one that I've been constantly going back to recently is the L'Oréal Pure Clay Mask. I wanted to slap on a face mask one evening and this was something that my sister got me to try, as it was one she just started using herself. I've used various products from L'Oréal before but this is the first face mask of theirs that I'm using so I didn't really think it was going to be bad.


Moving onto the face mask itself, it contains a blend of three different clays; Kaolin - which is a highly effective natural clay, known to absorb impurities and excess sebum (which is where you get oily), Montmorillonite - rich in minerals, a clay that is recognised for helping to eliminate perfections and Ghassoul - a pure clay which is highly concentrated in minerals, known to help clarify complexion. All of them sound like the perfect combination to help unclog your pores and leave your skin feeling soft and clean.


When it came to applying, I actually used a cheap foundation brush, which helped with an even coverage all over my face but using your hands will work too. It's a lovely, creamy consistency but once it had dried, it doesn't start flaking or go crumbly, something that I don't enjoy experiencing with some face masks. It drys quite quickly and once you've left it on for 5-10 minutes (I've left it on for longer sometimes), which is hardly any time at all, you simply wash off with a damp face cloth with luke warm water and you're done. Even though it was only on for such a short space of time, I can tell that it worked its way deep into my pores as my skin felt soft and cleansed. If my skin felt grubby before, this mask works wonders to making it feel good.


I used this face mask twice a week for a few weeks and I did notice that it kept my face clean, didn't get as oily and it seemed like I wouldn't get as many spots. When I started slacking, I quickly noticed that I got spotty and oily. On the box, it says it can do 10 applications and I'm close to that amount, maybe more and I still have plenty left so this product will go a long way.

I've throughly enjoyed using this so far and will continue using this, potentially buying the same one, or maybe another and mixing it up a bit, use two different ones at the same time and apply in different areas.

Do you own this face mask? Do you own any others from L'Oréal?

Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!

Going on holiday is an exciting thing to do, whether it's with family, your partner, friends or even on your own. But, the one thing that stresses me out is packing. Even though I've been on many holidays, I always take far too much, despite writing up a list of what I'll need. But hey, I'm pretty sure most people will take about 5 pairs of shoes even though they are going for a 4 day holiday, just incase an occasion arises to wear a specific pair.

I'm currently on holiday so I've been through the whole 'What do I want to take with me'. Not only did I have to think about the clothes I'll be taking, but also my makeup and skincare for the week. Luckily, I'm only within the UK so I'm not restricted in what I can take, like liquids, aerosols etc. but I still wanted to be as reasonable as possible. I'm not looking at wearing makeup everyday but just wanted to take some items with me so if I'm going out for dinner or a trip out, I can atleast look alive, it won't too heavy on my skin and doesn't take forever to do. I've taken some skincare pieces also, as it's important that I still look after my skin, regardless if I wear any makeup or not.


Because my skin hasn't been too bad lately, I've not been messing with the skincare products that I've been using, as I'm worried something may flare it up, so what I'm not actually taking too much. So, coming with me is:

• Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: I've been loving this again recently. I used it ages ago, stopped and now I use it every time I want to get the makeup off my face. You don't need to use too much water to get rid your makeup, so this is a big thumbs up from me.
• Clinique Moisture Surge: I've had this for so long and I still love it. If my skin is feeling on the dry side, I only have to take a small amount and spread it over my face and it'll instantly feel so moisturised. It comes in a small pot so it's really handy to take with you on holiday.
• Pixi Glow Tonic: I've reviewed this product on my blog before and I was saying how much I loved this. I still do, which is why it's part of my travel essentials. I usually use this after I've used the Micellar Water just to fully cleanse my skin. This has been such a saviour and something that I've used where I've seen a noticeable difference.
• Superdrug Pure Cotton Wool Pads: I'll be using these with my Micellar Water and Pixi Glow Tonic. Pretty standard cotton pads, which you can get from drugstores or supermarkets. These are the ones I had lying around and it doesn't appear that I have many left but I can get some whilst I'm on holiday if I do run out.
• Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes: I used to use these before I used Micellar Water, and used them again when I stopped. Even though I'll mainly use the water, it doesn't harm to take some wipes just incase. Sometimes they are good to get rid of some stubborn makeup.
• Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask: I love these! These tissues are incredible. Whenever they are on offer in Boots at 99p a go, I tend to buy a handful because they are that good. Similar to the Moisture Surge, this is good to help moisturise my skin but I use it more of a pamper session, so I can sit back and relax for 15 minutes whilst it does it's thing. My skin just feels so refreshed once I peel it off so it's something I'll try and do once or twice whilst I'm away.

• MAC Prep + Prime Primer: I used to use the Babyskin before I was gifted this for Christmas. I've been using it the last few times I wore makeup and I feel that this helped my makeup stick to my skin slightly better. It has a SPF 50 rating so incase it's a tad sunny, this will keep my skin sun-safe.
• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation: As you probably know by now, this is my regular foundation so it's no surprise that this is mentioned in this post. This foundation is lightweight, so it's perfect that it won't be heavy on my skin.
• Collection Last Perfection Concealer: Again, the pretty regular concealer that I use all the time. This lasts a long time and can cover my blemishes and darkness under my eyes really well. I'm slowly running out so may need to locate more whilst I'm away.
• Rommel London Stay Matte Powder: I've mentioned this in previous posts but this powder just does what it needs. It's lightweight and doesn't make your makeup look cakey.
• Makeup Revolution Blush Palette: This palette is so pretty and very spring like so I thought it would be a great product to come along. I've only really used one colour but it's good to have variation.
• NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray: Once the base has been complete, I would apply my favourite setting spray from NYX. I prefer the Matte finish over the Dewy because I don't really want to look that shiny.
• For the base, I have some of my Real Techniques brushes and complexion sponge to put it all together. My good ol' trusty tools, which need a good clean (oops).