BEAUTY: REN Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel

As I've been trying to get into a proper skincare routine, I invested in the REN Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel in the hope that I would actually get into using eye creams and for once it's stuck. Maybe it was because the product is £20 (though there is 20% off at Feel Unique at the moment) and it's quite a lot of money to splash out on such a tiny product in my opinion.

I've been using the product pretty much every day and night for the past month. It hydrates the under  eye area and the gel helps to cool this area which is brilliant first thing in the morning to help  make you feel more awake. I've found the gel texture also helps to reduce puffiness under the area, so if I've been up late at night or just haven't had a good night sleep it helps reduce the bags that appear. The product also helps with dark circles. I have notice if I use it constantly that my dark circles do appear to be clearer and my under eye area does seem brighter but I do suffer badly with dark circles and nothing seems to get rid of it properly (any recommendations would be appreciated). Thought it's only 15ml of product, you only need a small amount so the product will last you ages.

I've been loving using this product lately, I can get a bit lazy when it comes to my skincare especially at night but I've been applying the tiniest amount under my eyes most nights and I have been enjoying the step in my skincare. It's quick and easy and I have noticed a difference in my skin. I no longer have that cakey look under my eyes when I've used this in the morning and then applied makeup which is always a bonus. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a new eye gel. I really like the REN as a brand and haven't been disappointed with any of the products that I've tried.

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BEAUTY: Laura Geller 90's Lip Liner

I recently picked up a Laura Geller Beauty Pout Perfection Waterproof Lip Liner (that's a mouthful) from Feel Unique. After wanting to try out a brown nude shade which has been oh so popular lately I decided to pick this one up in the shade 'Petal'.

When I first started getting into makeup when I was about 12/13 I can remember loving a nude lipstick and whilst my mum was always looking for the pink shades I was obsessed with the brown nudes, but as I got older I didn't really go for these shades always opting for something brighter and bolder. However, when the trend came back I didn't get it. I didn't think it was very flattering but in the end gave in and decided to try it again. What can I say? I am obsessed. I've been loving wearing the lip liner all over my lip as a lipstick. The shade is quite neutral so isn't too in your face but it makes me look so much more tanned than I am - especially when I wear my Khaki Shirt Dress which you'll see on Friday.

(When Scott tells me to smile and this is the best I can do - this is what the lip liner looks like in person) 

The lip liner is obviously matte so lasts a really long time, I tend to touch it up once in a day after dinner. I've found that it doesn't dry my lips out but I apply a lip balm before applying the lip liner anyway. It doesn't drag on my lips when I apply it either, which is always a bonus and the pencil is also really soft. From a brand that I hadn't heard of before I've been really impressed with the product and will be trying out some of their other products in the future.

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BEAUTY: My Pamper Evening Routine

Every week I like to have pamper evening to simply de-stress and take some time to look after my skin instead of ripping my legs to shreds quickly shaving them or bathing quickly. Instead I can take my time and just relax. I always find that once I've had a pamper evening I also sleep incredibly well that evening, in theory I'd love to have a pamper evening every night but spending so long in the bath each night just wouldn't be practical. So I thought I'd share with you what I like to use when I'm having a bit of a pamper evening.

First I take off my makeup, usually, I use the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish and a muslin cloth but I, annoyingly, ran out that morning so just used some makeup wipes to take off my makeup. Following this I ran a bath using the Radox Muscle Therapy as I had just come from the gym that evening my muscles felt a little tight. I love this bubble bath, it says its for men, but I personally love the scent and it makes your bath have a pink tint, I would definitely recommend it and it's always extremely cheap in boots. Sometimes I use a Lush Bath Bomb, but just went for the bubble bath this time. 

Whilst the bath is running I like to wash my hair in the Tigi S Factor Diamond Dreams Shampoo at first I wasn't a big fan of this shampoo but I really love it now. Though it's not the cheapest product in the world I love how my hair looks and feel afterwards. I then use the Tigi S Factor Diamond Dreams Conditioner and leave this in whilst I jump in the bath and use it more as a hair mask/treatment. Next up I just cleanse my face with the Yes to Tomatoes Cleanser and then go in with my face scrub at the moment which is the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator. I love this exfoliator, like the name would suggest its really gentle on the skin and my skin always looks really clear and feels soft afterwards. Sometimes I use a face mask, but simply forgot that evening. 

After relaxing in the bath for a while I then wash my body with the Yes To Grapefruit Body Wash before exfoliating my legs with the Yes To Coconut Body Scrub. I'm not a hundred percent certain I'm loving these products at the moment, but I've only used them a couple of times. I find the body wash is very runny and I feel like I waste a lot of product, As for the scrub, I always compare them to the The Body Shop Argan Oil Body Scrub which I love and I don't think this is quite as good. But I'm still only testing them out at the moment. 

Once I'm finished bathing, I step out into my cosy dressing gown and wash off the conditioner. Moisturising my body, I've been using my Lush Celebrate Body Butter which I've been loving lately. I find that it doesn't irritate my legs like some body butters or moisturisers can and the scent is very soft too. I then chill out for the rest of the evening, reading or catching up on a bit of TV. At the moment I'm watching Bates Motel and Younger, very different programmes but I love them both just as much. 

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