Just a quick note...my camera's have a funny five minutes and isn't working, so have had to resort to the camera on my phone, hopefully you can see past the poor quality when you see how amazing the products are!
Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean 3 in 1 Cleanser - £8.00
I actually got this in a lovely gift set from Boots for Christmas 2013, and it was nice to try new products without having to hum and har about whether to buy them. I have forever been a fan of the soap and glory moisturisers, but hadn't branched out much further. I was a little reluctant to try this due to it being peach smelling (by no means my favourite scent) but I was pleasantly surprised. I use this every evening (as directed on the bottle) and it has been fabulous! The peach smell is noticeable, but by no means over powering, and it's accompanied by a fresh and zingy mint scent.
A lot skin care products focus on being refreshed in the morning, but after using this I've found how lovely it is to have a real refreshed feeling at night! Being very lucky I've had relatively good skin throughout my teens and early twenties, but recently it's gone a little mental. I use this cleanser, followed by a moisturiser at night, and my skin is baby soft and energised in the mornings, as opposed to the dryness I've been faced with recently. The formula apparently 'melts away make-up', but I still like to take my make-up off first with a wipe, and then use this as more of a wash afterwards. Soap and Glory have redesigned their skin care products recently, and the one available to purchase now has a different design and a slightly improved formula, but I've no reason to believe it won't be just as good as the older version I'm currently using. I can see this being a firm favourite well into the summer months!
Moroccan Oil Treatment 25ml - £13.45
You know that feeling when you turn up to a lecture late and the lecturer stops mid sentence, and everyone turns their heads as one, and stares at you? Well, that's how I feel discussing this with you guys now! I know, I'm EXTREMELY late on the bandwagon with this, but I have to say, it's worth every single one of those head turns if it means I get to tell you about this! It has been my saviour!
For someone who is trying to be the next rapunzel and have floor length hair, so avoids having it cut (YES, i know this is bad, no need to tell me) along with having dip dyed ends this oil has been amazing. I put it on the ends of my hair (just to the top of the dipdye) when my hair is wet after washing (about 4 times a week) and it has made such a difference. My ends are less dry and straw like, and much shinier and have more life in them.
I've heard of others putting this throughout their hair, but in all honesty, I'm very lucky in that I don't think my hair needs it all over. It is a little pricey if on a budget, but it will last forever and I would pay a million times over for the amazing things this oil does to my hair! For someone who one once doused their whole head in frying oil (chip, anyone?) I'm just glad I've had a much more positive experience with oils second time round! Come payday, I'm eager to try more products in the range!
Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette 30ml - £24.50
My love affair began with this perfume last year, when one of my house mates (and bestfriend) was always spraying it for nights out. I bugged her (or pecked her head, as she would say) enough about it, that she very kindly bought me one for my birthday, and I have been loving it ever since.
Despite the name (deep night) and the bottle colour and shape ( a dark, mysterious, blue moon) I'd say this perfume is 100% more of a Spring/Summer fragrance, and I have been loving wearing it more and more as the layers come off and the sunglasses go on! It's a really inviting, deep, exotic scent that draws you in!
I normally don't get on well with eau de toilettes, as in my opinion they never last as long as actual perfume. There is nothing more irritating than the scent disappearing after a couple of hours. Ghost deep night is the exception to this rule, and even after a long, busy day, the aroma is still clearly all over your body and clothing! . I have had much more expensive perfumes (at triple the price) that have no where near as good lasting power as this little beauty.
Sanctuary Spa Hand Lotion 250ml - £4.25
This little gem has been amazing! Being a bit of a clean freak (think constant hand washing, and being a little germ phobic) my poor hands really do suffer, especially in the winter. I first smelt this product in 2012, when I kept getting wafts of it around my house. I couldn't for the life of me understand what it was, until one day I saw my mum putting some hand cream on! After that, I'd always sneak some of hers when she wasn't looking, so much so that this Christmas (2013) she bought me a huge bottle of my own!
The scent is heavenly. It claims to have extracts of shea butter, lotus oil, aloe vera and white tea, but to me it smells lightly of cinnamon and Christmas spices (which I actually normally hate) but I cannot get enough of the stuff! I love that you can really feel it working and sinking into your skin. If you pop it on before bed, you can tell in the morning as you wake up with soft, hydrated hands. It's non greasy and a fairly lightweight formula, leaving no residue after massaging it in.
One bottle easily lasts over 6 months, and I definitely do not use it sparingly! Although it does reminds me of Christmas, I've used it throughout April, and plan on using it all year round! I used to buy any old cheap hand cream to see me through, but now wouldn't even think of buying another brand!
Bramblewood Owls Ceramic Travel Mug -(find similar here)
This is a non beauty favourite, but I had to mention it! It seems these cups were everywhere in the shops before Christmas, so I wasn't overly surprised when Father Christmas very generously bought me one in my stocking! I have just a tiny bit of a thing for owls, so the design is just perfect for me! I think the dark grey complements the brighter colours very well, and it's just such a cute design! It is actually meant to keep hot drinks warm (perfect to take to the office) but I haven't actually taken it out the house!
After sitting in the kitchen cupboard for a couple of months, I got it out a few weeks ago, and have been using it ever since! I love using it in the evenings and overnight, I'll fill it with squash and sip it whilst watching a film in bed,then refill with water and have it on my desk just in case I wake up thirsty in the night! I know, I know, a normal cup would do just fine, but it's just too cute! I actually really look forward to my evenings just knowing it's nearly time to use this cup! I am also looking forward to testing it's thermal power when the occasion arises, will let you know how well it holds up!
As I received this as a gift I'm unsure where it's from, but just a quick google and I've found loads and loads of designs to choose from (and not just owl related), the link above is for just one of the many designs I found!
So, there we have it, April done and dusted, job's a gooden! Going into May we can look forward to warmer weather, lots of bank holidays and end of the football season creeping ever nearer (praise the lord), but one things for sure, April's beauty favourites definitely won't be sent to the subs bench any time soon!
What's been your favourites for April? Let me know in the comments!
Ella.x
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