SKIN CARE TIPS FOR THE COLD SEASON





           Just because summer is over , that doesn't mean that we should neglect our skin,on the contrary,our skin needs even more care.The cold , windy weather normally brings us chapped lips and dry skin , but I have the perfect products to make it through the season .
Because my skin gets very dry and sometimes flaky, I have to exfoliate it every time I take a shower,so this is my shower and skin care routine:



First thing first: before taking a shower , I apply my Bee Good Facial Exfoliator and I leave it on my skin until I finish my shower,and I remember every couple of minutes to gently massage it onto my face and lips .This is a product that I absolutely adore and I have received it in my Glossybox a while ago , but I use it at least once per week and it's very gentle to the sensitive skin . Also , after I wash it off I immediately use a  face serum and a hydrating cream.

 I bought Ecotools  for its dual cleansing pad,which means that you can use it on both sides ; the front for cleaning and the back pad for exfoliating the skin.I always use it with the Verbena Leaf Soap from L'Occitane, because this soap is also a gentle exfoliator and it smells really nice.I would say it is unisex,so your partner might like it as well.





I really had mixed feelings if I should include in this post my Scrub Love with Charcoal and Avocado because I have a love-hate relationship with it.Why?Well...Whenever I use it , my bathtub becomes a mess,the smell isn't very appealing and my skin gets a bit dark because of the big chunks of charcoal ,but I will continue using this product because it actually works.It's the best exfoliator that I have ever used,but it can be a bit harsh with the skin.After I use it my skin looks a bit redish  but after one minute it just changes to its normal colour and my skin becomes baby soft.This is the perfect moment to use a body cream.

 Malee Conditioning Body Cream quickly became my favourite body cream for the cold season.It smells gorgeous, and it works so good for my dry skin . This is the only body cream which I use that my husband doesn't say ' the smell is too strong!' or 'don't use it before we go to bed! ' .It has a buttery texture , but it gets absorbed easily and it contains vitamins beneficial for your skin.




Do you have any tips ? What is your skin care routine?

Weekend Shopping - MAC , KAT VON D , SLEEK

I really don't know what's happening to me lately , but if it's a sunny weekend then most probably you will find me in Leeds City Center , spending my money like there's no tomorrow on make-up.
On one of my last spending sprees I bought:














MAC BRUSH CLEANSER  13£
KAT VON D EVERLASTING LIQUID LIPSTICK REDEEM  17£
SLEEK HIGHLIGHT PALETTE DISTORTED DREAMS   11£
SLEEK LIP LINER  5£


I really needed a fast clean up method for my brushes when I'm on the go,so MAC Brush Cleanser was the perfect option for me . I've used it a couple of times and not only that it works , but it's my favorite way of cleaning my brushes.I really recommend this product.

Kat Von D's liquid lipsticks are my option whenever I need a lasting color , specially when I go out for a meal because the color just stays there for hours and hours  even if I eat or drink.Also,my husband prefers this kind of lipstick as he hates it when I kiss him and his lips get colored. 

I bought Sleek's Distorted dreams highlighter when Kat von D's Alchemist palette was sold out , and I got to admit it , I have a love-hate relationship with it.The colors are nice but the glitter is sooo chunky...and the cream highlighters are hard to apply nicely.

 Sleek's lip liner is just a normal creamy lip liner. Not very special,but it's doing its job.

Review and Swatch | Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blush Kit | Is it worth it or not?

Oh boy,if you only knew for how long I wanted the Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blush Kit ! -me and 462416384 other ladies.... :)
So now that I have it,I want to share with you my opinion: Is it worth buying it or not?



The package is so cool,with lots of info how to use the products ,in a very fun way.
So what do we have inside?Well this awesomeness:
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The kit contains:

  • 5 Benefit Blushes : Dandelion | Rock | Sugarbomb | Hoola | Coralista
  • 1 Highlighter : What's up !
  • 1 mini They're Real Mascara
  • 1 mini They're Real Eye liner

The blushes are quite big. I have been using them for 4 months already and I still got loads left , the most I use Hoola mainly for contouring my face and I combine it with Dandelion , a very soft  and rosy blush.


Swatches for Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blush Kit:



The amount of product is quite generous for the price paid ,so I really recommend the kit if you love diversity and can't settle just for one colour .
I've seen that now it's sold out almost everywhere,but you can still find it overpriced on Amazon.
I bought this kit before Christmas, and I was lucky enough to use a voucher,so I paid for it around 20 quid.

Are you a big Benefit Cosmetics fan? Did you buy  Real Cheeky Party Blush Kit ?



kisses,

What I've been up to lately


Hi!
I've been offline for quite a while now ,but I still want to keep you updated so these are the newest changes in my life:

credit: punzie ella tumblr

1. I started to eat healthy food and stopped eating sugar
Well , I've not completely given up on sugar,but I've certainly reduced it a lot!If in the past I used to eat chocolate in the morning,now I've changed it with milk , cereals and honey .At home if I feel like I need something sweet I just eat 2-3 clementines or drink a glass of orange juice+carrots.I must say,it wasn't easy but if I could do it,anyone can!


2. I drink more water
For a person that used to drink a maximum of 0.5l of water per day,I'm pretty amazed that I managed to get to 1.5l - 2l per day!Of course,it involved a lot of going to the bathroom at the begining,but my body is feeling better and my skin starts looking more hydrated.


3.I'm no longer testing any beauty product
In the past I used to receive and also buy almost any kind of make-up,I started being pretty picky now because: I've used a well known foundation that literally aged my skin and made it dry;I've had a nasty reaction to a natural face cream; I didn't see any results from some products and so on....
My main concern is skincare right now.






1. Start working out and be consistent with it -I am starting slowly with stretching every day

2. Write regularly on my two blogs: Cupcake Splendens and Foodie Stop in UK -please feel free to follow me on FoodieStop :)








What plans do YOU have? :)

October Glossybox UK - UNBOXING

It's been a long time since I've been this happy to receive my beautybox.
Don't get me wrong,I get excited and curious every month before getting my Glossybox,but this month has exceeded my expectation.
5 full size products !This is what I got:




I have to make a  Beautyblender vs  Ninka K FX Blending Sponge post.
This Play Paint lip and cheek tint is my absolute favourite.My boyfriends says that it looks super hot.I'm definitely going to use it more often..


Lanolips-looks like a nice color,i'm curious about it.
Talika Photo-Hydra Day -I really needed a hydrating face cream!Can't wait to use it:)


So susan pencil- I'm kinda' confused with the color,I'm not sure if it will suit me ,my skin color is very light and the product is quite dark, it will take some time to learn how to use it.


This is what I received in this month's Glossybox.
Did you receive your box?If you want your own beautybox,register HERE.

kisses,

Keep yourself warm


Hello!
Do you live in Spain or any other hot, sunny country with a long summer and pretty blue sky?If so,you are so , so lucky!
But if you live in England , you must know that summer is very short , and the temperatures are not so high.
When I first moved to the UK I wasn't expecting so much rain and such low temperatures!
My first rent was very nice,a small cozy flat with only one room but enough for me and my boyfriend.

The cold weather gets me down very easy ,so when I'm in my room,I want to feel the heat.
I was super happy that my landlord had installed electric radiators .What a relief!
Such a quick and simple way to warm yourself and the room !

They are safe to use,safety is the no.1 priority for me.
I really prefer electric radiators because they are so simple to use,and you can also programme them to start heating the house just before you come home from work.
Also,they can be a great alternative if you want to save money on your  heating bill,some types of radiators can help you save up to 50% .

If you are redecorationg your house or just want to change your radiators , you can see HERE more options of radiators at good prices.

kisses,



*This is a collaboration post
Also,you can take a warm bath: https://www.cupcakesplendens.com/2015/07/warm-bath-favourites-review-lush.html

How to Make Your Bedroom Look Luxurious

 Hi,loves! :)
If you have spent any time in a high end hotel, you already know that those rooms are luxurious and soothing at the same time. The room seems to grab a hold of your in comfort and give you one amazing night sleep. Can you imagine having that feeling every night when you get ready to go to bed? I was able to transform my bedroom with a few simple changes, and now I feel like I am sleeping in a five start hotel room each night.
The first thing I did was throw away my ten year old mattress and started looking for a new large mattress. I found a great selection of super king size mattresses online at CutPriceMattresses.  Even better still this enormous mattress was delivered the very next day. Now the first thing I did was pile up the pillows on the bed. Rather than just the two pillows at the top of the bed, I placed eight different pillows, ranging in size from really large to small, arranged in a way that made the bed look extremely inviting.
The next thing I did was upgrade my ceiling fan. Although that old white ceiling fan did provide a vital service, it was dated and looked like it belonged in a child's room. So I choose a nice bamboo paddle fan, something you would see outside at a Tiki bar in a tropical paradise. It was both elegant and functional, and really helped to create a luxurious feel in my bedroom.
The next thing I did was get longer and heavier curtains for all the windows in the bedroom. The length of the curtains helped to make the room appear bigger, providing me that extra focus to my beautiful king bed posts. The curtains also were heavy enough to block out light at night and dull noises from the neighborhood, a huge plus for my sleeping habits.
I purchased some candles that matched the bed set and curtains, then placed them on the dresser, end tables, and the top of the tall dresser. They help to set a romantic mood as well as give the room that classy look and feel.

One thing I loved about the hotel rooms I frequent is the cozy sitting area. I took my cue from there and got a comfortable chair for the corner, a unique overhead lamp, and placed them on a thick rug. The area helps to give me a place to unwind rather than laying down on the bed.

Have you done any changes to your room?

kisses,
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