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UNBOXING: Glossybox UK October 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Autumn Glow. Aveeno Face Calm and Restore
Alicia Maude
Oct 12, 2024


UNBOXING: Roccabox September 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is The Heroes Edition, worth £174.50, I will s
Alicia Maude
Sep 21, 2024


UNBOXING: LOOKFANTASTIC September 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. This month we have a box, I think this is the second month with a b
Alicia Maude
Sep 14, 2024


UNBOXING: Glossybox UK September 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Autumn Glow with a standard pink box. Ele
Alicia Maude
Sep 7, 2024


GET READY WITH ME: Last Night on Holiday (Kefalonia 2024)
I only wore makeup on the last night of the holiday so thought I would share the process. Me before any products. Eye Serum: Fontainavie Complex Eye Serum Moisturiser: Liz Earle Skin Repair Rich Cream Deodorant: Mitchum Unscented Deodorant Hair Brush: Tangle Teezer Eye Primer: Max Factor Miracle Prep Eyeshadow Primer Foundation & Applicator: MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation in NW10 - blog post about this product is here , Morphe M444 and BeautyBlender Concealer &
Alicia Maude
Aug 28, 2024


UNBOXING: Roccabox August 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. In the usual pink packaging. Disciple Dreamy Serum Retinol Oil Pret
Alicia Maude
Aug 24, 2024


UNBOXING: LOOKFANTASTIC August 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The month has a box, not just the postage box. Aveeno Face CALM+RES
Alicia Maude
Aug 17, 2024


GET READY WITH ME: Auntie's 60th & Cousin's 18th Birthday Party (Leicester 2024)
Thought I would share my get ready with me. Before I started. Heat Protect: TRESemmé Heat Defence Spray Hair Straighteners: Babyliss Facial Spray: grüum Hydrating Facial Mist Face Cream: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Eye Primer: Max Factor Miracle Prep Eyeshadow Primer Foundation & Applicator: Beauty Blender, grüum Hydrating Facial Mist (spray this on the sponge), Morphe M444 and MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation in NW10 Brow Pencil: By Beauty Bay Eyebrow
Alicia Maude
Aug 12, 2024


UNBOXING: Glossybox UK August 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Summer Vibes. Appeal Gel Lip Liner in Exp
Alicia Maude
Aug 10, 2024


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
I needed a new cleanser so thought I would try this one out. PACKAGING: Cardboard box with plastic tube. CLAIMS: A gentle cream cleanser that effectively removes makeup Cleanses the skin and removes makeup such as foundation, eyeliner, and mascara Formulation uses a plant-derived glycolipid cleansing agent that cleanses the skin while respecting the skin barrier to maintain hydration. Additionally, this cleanser is formulated to be non-stripping to respect the skin's natural
Alicia Maude
Jul 29, 2024


UNBOXING: Roccabox July 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Sunshine and Self Care, it is worth £93.8
Alicia Maude
Jul 27, 2024


UNBOXING: LOOKFANTASTIC July 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The month they have included a wash bag which I haven't priced up b
Alicia Maude
Jul 20, 2024


UNBOXING: Glossybox UK July 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Summer Vibes Feel Free Natural Suncare Af
Alicia Maude
Jul 13, 2024


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #70: LANEIGE vs. SHEIN
I have wanted to try out the LANEIGE lip mask PACKAGING (LANEIGE): Cardboard box with a plastic pot with a plastic applicator INGREDIENTS (LANEIGE): Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phyto- Steryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax / Cera Microcristallina / Cire Microcri Stalline, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/ Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Te
Alicia Maude
Jun 27, 2024


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #69: Brushworks vs. SHEIN
Everybody seems to love these pamper/makeup headbands so I thought I would see if the SHEIN version is better than Brushworks version. PACKAGING (Brushworks): It comes with a cardboard hanger. PACKAGING (SHEIN): Plastic bag Brushworks Black Cloud Headband Purchased from: Beauty Bay Price: £9.00 SHEIN Spa Headband Purchased from: SHEIN Price: £2.10 I am wearing the Brushwork in the pictures above, I have a bit of a large head and you can see this headband is slightly too
Alicia Maude
Jun 25, 2024


UNBOXING: Roccabox June 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. The theme this month is...Travel Essentials and apparently the box
Alicia Maude
Jun 22, 2024


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #67: e.l.f. Cosmetics vs. SHEGLAM
I have heard so many people say that these are dupes so thought I would put it to the test. Now you might have seen I did blog posts recently on both of these primers so if you would like to read the e.l.f one click here and if you would like to read the SHEGLAM one click here . PACKAGING (e.l.f.): Plastic tube with a pump lid in a cardboard box PACKAGING (SHEGLAM): Plastic bottle with a pump inside the carboard box. CLAIMS (e.l.f.): Gel primer formula grips makeup Gives sk
Alicia Maude
Jun 18, 2024


UNBOXING: LOOKFANTASTIC June 2024
Before we start, I pay for this box myself, I have got a code at the bottom where I may earn points/store credit as well as giving you discount. I also may not like some of the items in the box, I am allergic to lavender so any products with this I will give to family and friends, they get to choose what they want but otherwise at the end of the year I will donate unopened/unused items to Harrogate Food Bank. Avant Quintessence Eau De Parfum A semi-oriental floral amber fragr
Alicia Maude
Jun 15, 2024


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #66: beautyblender vs. SHEIN
I love using beautyblenders but what I don't like is the price because I am a bit OCD and like to change out my sponge every month or every other month. PACKAGING (beautyblender): The sponge comes in a plastic tube. PACKAGING (SHEIN): Comes in a thick plastic egg and then in a plastic bag. beautyblender Purchased from: Cult Beauty Price: £17.50 SHEIN Purchased from: SHEIN Price: £1.00 This is what the sponges look like dry. I use my beautyblender wet so I wet them both.
Alicia Maude
Jun 13, 2024


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #65: Anastasia Beverly Hills vs. SHEGLAM
I have wanted the Anastasia Beverly Hills palette for a while but it is pricey so this blog gave me a reason to splurge. I contour but don't really highlight or bake that often. PACKAGING (Anastasia Beverly Hills): Cardboard palette in a cardboard sleeve PACKAGING (SHEGLAM): Cardboard palette in a cardboard sleeve CLAIMS (Anastasia Beverly Hills): A sculpting and contouring palette Six decadent facial powders designed to contour, sculpt and highlight the complexion The ideal
Alicia Maude
Jun 11, 2024
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