Empties - July 2016

Naobay Moisturising Peeling - This is a great face wash, I used this a couple of times a week as it is quite "gritty" and sometimes my skin just cannot deal with a harsh face wash. It is a great product and I would buy it again. 

This product is available here.

Soap and Glory Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter - I am a massive fan of Soap and Glory and I have had this product for ages. However, I was not keen on the beads contained within the body butter, and quite frankly found it a bit weird. The body butter is rich and hydrating and the smell is divine. I would purchase this again, but without the strange beads contained within it. 

This product is available here.

Nivea Micellar Water - Great Micellar and a good start to remove my day's make-up just before I cleanse. Its a reasonable price and with being from Nivea it's a great product. This is one that I would purchase again. 

This product is available here.

Essentials Skincare Collection Ylang Ylang, Argan and Rosemary Shampoo - I simply love this shampoo, it smells amazing firstly and secondly, it does not strip my hair. This product leaves my hair feeling silky smooth and hydrating. This is one product I would purchase again. 

This product is available here.

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels - This is my current favourite product and and essential in my skincare stash. At present, with my lack of sleep these have been my saviour of trying to make my eyes look halfway normal. One product I would recommend for busy mums out there. 

These are available here.

Nivea Cleansing Cream Wash - This is a great basic face wash, it didn't strip my face and left it feeling smooth and hydrated. I used this as part of my second cleanse on days where I wore little to no makeup. I would purchase again. 

This product is available here.

Pure Potions Skin Salvation Intensive Hand Cream - If you are like me and end up washing your hands what feels like a million times a day they get pretty sore and red. This product is another one to add to the essential mum stash and a requirement and has helped to soothe my sore hands. I have already purchased another one and will continued to use. 

This product is available here.

ELF Mascara - I love ELF products, however, this is not on that list. For me, this mascara did not work and I was left with those pesky black bits all over my face. I will not be purchasing again, however, there are other mascaras ELF sells which are great so have a look on their website here.

Kiko Unforgettable Mascara - I know what you are thinking, another mascara. But, I had exactly the same problem with this product as I did with the ELF product. The mascara ended up all over my face and when you a busy mother, it is the last thing I want to be worrying about. Again, Kiko has some amazing products available here.

Nuxe Masque Creme Fraiche - Nuxe is one of my favourite brands and I always end up purchasing something from their counter when I pop into my local M and S. This is a great mask which leaves my skin feeling hydrated and fresh. This product I use a couple of times a week as it is so gentle I don't experience any drying or redness. I have already bought a back up. This product is available here.

Seventeen Back Lash - I really believe Seventeen mascaras are really underrated and this one in particular was one of my favourites. It lengthened my lashes and someone actually stopped me to ask where I got my eyelash extensions done - which I had not. There was no fall out during the day or any black marks left under my eyes. I would purchase again here and it is available here.

My current beauty obsessions - July 2016

I know a lot of beauty bloggers put up their favourites each month, but sometimes I find that I don't have any current favourites or I have been using the same products for a couple months in the row or I have been digging around in my collection and using some older products rather than putting in new products that have been sent or bought. 

So, my current beauty obsessions are as follows: 

Vichy Laboratories Liftactiv Serum 10 - I am so addicted to Vichy products they are simply amazing and just work for me. This serum targets 10 signs of ageing whilst accelerating surface skin cell renewal.Vichy spend a lot of time researching their products to ensure it meets their customer needs. Vichy products are reasonable in price and are just perfect for my current needs. 

Check out the Vichy website here.

Soap and Glory Bright Here Bright Now Instant Radiance Energy Boost Balm - With being a busy mum and being pregnant I don't have much time to faff around in the morning with foundation etc etc. My skin at present is pretty good (must be pregnancy hormones) and I love having a glowing complex so this is an ideal base for me. This product brightens and illuminates, minimises lines / wrinkles together with providing moisture to my skin for the day. This is a great product and one I would recommend to busy mothers who just don't have time. 

Check out this product here.

ELF Studio 3 in 1 Mascara - This is one of my current favourite mascaras it lengthens and volumises my lashes. I sometimes just apply a bit of the Soap and Glory Bright Here Bright Now and a bit of mascara and I am done for the day. There is no clumping or fall out which is perfect so I don't have to worry continually throughout the day of my mascara being on my face or those annoying black bits being under my eyes. 

Check out the ELF website here.

La Roche-Posay Serozinc - This product is my current pregnancy requirement, I have been suffering from "pregnancy sweats" which is not very attractive I know but, it is just one of the side effects of being pregnant and it is rubbish. I have been using this product, just to refresh my face a couple times over the day and it has made me feel so much better.

Check this product out here.

Collection Little Mix Love All About The Eyes Palette - I have not used this palette for some time and found it a couple of weeks ago when I was having a tidy up. I have not stopped using it since my rediscovery. It's a great palette for those of you who like a simple eye look for the day and you could easily convert your day look to an evening look with using the darker shades within the palette. This is one palette I would recommend especially when the palette is reasonable priced. 

Check this product out here.

Transformulas Lip Volume

I am not usually a fan of lip plumpers. I find them uncomfortable, and I usually dislike the texture and feeling they leave. However, Transformulas have the ideal product and it is almost like putting on a clear lip gloss / lip balm. There is no tingling, no discomfort and no dodgy texture left behind. 

Transformulas aim is to ensure there is a quick fix, without having to resort to painful injections. The formula contains a combination of moisturising and volumising ingredients which make your lips look smooth and soft. 

The wand within the applicator is one of my favourites as it applies easily without any mess and all you need to do is follow your natural lip line (like you would do when you apply a lip liner) and then you fill in the rest of the lip area as you would do when applying a gloss / balm. It does warn that you may feel a slight tingle (I did not) and then you are left with a minty taste (no sting!!). Transformulas recommends you apply the product up to three times a day for 30 days and you can apply over your favourite lip colour- but, you need to bear in mind that it will not be as effective. 

I continue to use this product everyday and simply love it, it is now part of my skincare / make up routine without any hassle. 

Transformulas are a great brand who strive to provide amazing beauty products without having to resort their customers to surgery. They are passionate about finding ground breaking formulas backed by scientific evidence. 

Why pick Transformulas? 

• Products really work 
• Top quality products 
• 100% customer satisfaction 
• Advance technology used

I know at £29.95 you may find this quite expensive, but you use so little that it is worth paying a bit more. Check out Transformulas website here.

Essentials Skincare Collection Wipes

I am not usually a big fan of wipes. I find they dry my skin out and I am a big fan of cleansers and usually find they remove my days makeup more then a wipe. Don't get me wrong wipes certainly have their place. 

Since having a baby and now pregnant with another (I know I must be crazy) wipes have become my best friend and I pretty much use them for everything. These wipes have been a life saver and if you are a busy mother then I would highly recommend you purchase these. They are now a permanent fixture in my baby bag and I use them on a daily basis. They are not drying and are just perfect for my needs at the moment. I recently went away and because I was having those "pregnancy sweats" - so attractive, I used the cleansing wipes to refresh my face and they were just a life saver. I am also going to purchase a packet to go in my hospital bag - that is how much I love them! The two wipes that are currently are available are: 

- Tea tree oil & aloe vera body care wipes 

- Green tea and aloe vera soothing cleansing wipes 

Green tea and aloe vera soothing cleansing wipes 

• ideal for all skin types 
• lifts dirt from the skin in a one step refresh to remove make up and dirt
• aloe vera and green tea soothe and nourish skin 
• olus oil moisturises the skin 
• alcohol and perfume free

Tea tree oil & aloe vera body care cleansing wipes 

• ideal for all skin types
• natural antiseptic 
• tea tree oil cleanses and removes bacteria 
• aloe vera leaves the skin feeling cool and calm 
• vegan friendly 
• alcohol and artificial fragrance free

Both of these wipe are £3.30 which is a bargain and you get 25 wipes in each pack. In addition, the wipes are: 

• 100% viscose biodegradable
• paraben and MIT free 
• Ph balanced 

What I love about this brand, and I have banged on about it on many occasions is their expertise and continued development to meet their customer needs / requirements. 

Check out the website here for other amazing products, you will not be disappointed!

Facial Attraction Haul - July 2016

I have recently come back from a week in Lincolnshire and I did drag my husband to Skegness to visit one of my favourite shops Facial Attraction. It is a shop I stumbled on a few years back and it is the type of shop that you need to spend time looking around as there is that much. They offer a variety of different products some at very reasonable prices. Check out Facial Attraction details here.

Here is the products that purchased during my recent visit......

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Wipes 

Bare Minerals Tapered Shadow & Blush Brush

Bourjois Universal Illuminating Powder

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Universal Glow Beautifier 

Technic Pro Face Brush 

Technic Pro Blending Brush 

Latest In Beauty Box - July 2016

I simply adore the Latest In Beauty website, especially where you can build your own beauty box. You have the opportunity to pick from three size boxes. The first is where you pick three products (£8.99), six products (£12.99) or nine products (£16.99). I have to confess I do check the website regularly and usually purchase six products - but, my advice to you is to have a look at what products are available and that may aid your decision. Check the website out here. 

So, I picked out the following products (although I am not sure why I was given seven products????? by the Latest in Beauty team:  

Heaven by Deborah Mitchell Age Defiance Cream 

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara 

Heaven by Deborah Mitchell Peppermint Clarifying Hydrogel

Rodial Stemcell Super-food Glam Balm Multi

Melvita Extraordinary Oil 

Garnier Miracle Sleeping Cream 

Rodial Stem Cell Cleansing Cream 

Giveaway - L'Oreal Pure Clay Glow Mask

I have been trying out the three new masks from L'Oreal and they are amazing. Out of the three of them this is my favourite and I will be giving you one lucky reader the Glow Mask which will brighten and exfoliate your skin. 

All you need to do is follow me on twitter at @shhhbeautyblog and retweet the link. The competition closes at midnight on 18 July 2016. 

Good Luck 

Love 

Thesecretworldofabeautyblogger x x