The other week (before lockdown) I popped into TK Maxx and noticed an egg cleansing foam... EGG! I’ve heard egg is supposed to be really good as a hair mask but I’ve never seen it in a cleanser. Out of pure interest, I HAD to buy it...

The brush has a curved bristle brush which is apparenlty designed to reach and coat every lash for a wide-eyed lash look. According to the L'Oreal website,  the long bristles elongate your lashes while the short bristles provide long-lasting curl.

I've been binging on Pinterest lately, completely obsessed with Autumn decor, and got very easily distracted by some of the swoon-worthy nail designs on there. I would never be able to do some of these clever designs on myself (well, I could probably do my left hand, but not my right!) so I'd have to have a very talented friend or go to a nail salon

So without further ado, these are my top picks... how stunning are they!

SOURCE: https://crushappy.com/20fall-nail-designs-that-are-beyond-perfect/22/

SOURCE: https://www.society19.com/uk/the-most-trendy-autumn-nail-colours-this-season/

SOURCE: https://chasingdaisiesblog.com/fall-nail-colors-fall-nails-inspiration/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=817721182_34265184_480784

SOURCE: https://ombiaombia.wordpress.com/2019/04/12/cosmetics-34/

SOURCE: https://crushappy.com/70november-nail-art-ideas-that-are-perfect-for-thanksgiving/37/

SOURCE: https://www.instagram.com/tines_momente/

SOURCE: https://www.weddingforward.com/pinterest-nails/10/

If you've booked a holiday this year you're probably thinking about buying some... hell, you might even have bought it already! We're all told to use it, and all made aware of the fancy lingo like 'SPF', 'UVA' and 'UVB'... but do you truly understand why we need to use sun creams? You're probably thinking, 'don't be silly, of course I know why; to stop me burning and getting cancer!' You're right, but the vast majority of people still aren't taking the right steps to protect their skin.

I for one love summer; the warmth, getting a nice bronze tan, beach hair, wearing strappy summer dresses and flip-flops, and lazing next to the pool all day, so I've been reading up on the reasons why we need to protect our skin, and I thought I would take some time to share with you what I've found.

Your skin is made up of two types of pigmentation; carotene, which is orange-yellow (and found in foods like carrots) and melanin, which is brown, yellow-brown or black, and this is the layer that absorbs UV radiation and actually protects the layers below it.

Of course there are benefits of being in the sun; the sun is a great source of vitamin D3, which is great for strong bones and healthy hair, but if the skin burns, not only does it damage the nerves and make you turn red, but it can damage your DNA and triple your risk of skin cancer.

Sun cream has ingredients in it, that helps prevent UV radiation from reaching the skin, by either reflecting it, or chemically converting it into heat instead. There is no sun cream that will block the suns rays 100%, so you can still tan a little even if you are wearing sun cream, just at a slower rate. What's more, as an added bonus, sun cream can actually help to keep you looking young and your skin tone even, as UV exposure is the number one cause of premature aging of the face and discolouration!

SPF, UVA, UVB... What does it all mean?

UV stands for ultraviolet (radiation) and there are two types; UVA and UVB.

UVB is responsible for actually burning the skin and is the main cause for cancer. This is where SPF comes in. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is indicated by the big number you usually see on the front of the bottle. The higher the number, the greater the protection. Simple.

Or is it?

Actually both UVB and A can penetrate into the skin and cause cancer, so it is important when you're looking at purchasing a sun cream, to look at the exact type of protection you are getting to protect against both.

It used to be rare for the UVA rating to be printed on bottles of sun cream. Sometimes manufacturers would place a star rating on the back of the bottle, but more and more manufacturers are now printing this on the front of the bottle alongside the SPF so it's nice and clear. UVA protection is given a star rating. The more stars, the better the protection. It's recommended that you opt for a cream with either 4 or 5 star protection!


Just because a sun cream has a high SPF and says it gives high protection, the UVA star rating could actually be very low, so you may be exposing yourself to harmful rays without even realising. Like this example

The other day I went to Aldi and I did a mini double-take walking down one of the aisles. For a second, I thought I'd spotted a Nars item! When I looked closer it turned out the item was a blush made by Aldi's own beauty brand, Lacura. The blush was labelled up as being £3.99 and although I've never tried any beauty products by Aldi/Lacura, (and I'm a bit skeptical about buying 'cheap' make up products) I thought I'd give it a go!

When I got home I was so excited to see the blush and try it out. I always get SO excited whenever I buy a new make up product! The blush was in the shade 'Gold Rush'. I have no idea if they sell any other shades but this was the only shade available in my Aldi store. After doing some research online, it seems like the colour most closely resembles Nars 'Orgasm' blush which retails at £24 (I really hate some of the names of the Nars blushes, I just don't think it's appropriate! Anyway...)


I swatched a little of the blush on my arm and my first thought was, 'wow, this is REALLY pink!' but it also had pretty flecks of gold in which I imagined would reflect really nicely in the light. I don't usually opt for bright pinks, instead I usually tend to buy more soft, subtle and natural colours, so if I'm completely honest, I didn't think it would suit me. I was actually really pleasantly surprised when I tried it. It was such a flattering colour that looks naturally rosy rather than shocking pink (and making me looking too much like an 80's pop star!) and it was so smooth and blendable. It even has a mirror!

Before I end this post, let's take a quick second to look at the ACTUAL Nars 'Orgasm' blush. I don't own the blush so these pictures were taken from the Feel Unique website...

Overall I'd say that if you're a dedicated Nars fan, or you have the budget to stretch, then I wouldn't deter you from buying the official Nars product, but if you're on a budget or you don't care too much about brands then I would definitely recommend this one. My go-to blush is the Rockateur box by Benefit, and I'm a sucker for buying a new product not using it, but I'm genuinely so impressed by this blush that I think I will use it regularly alongside my usual!

Last week Mac released their latest Special Edition lipstick in collaboration with American rapper and singer, Brooke Candy. Of the six shades available, (only four of which come in the metallic siver bullet!) I opted for 'Whirl' which is one of Mac's existing shades, but one that I feel is more wearable on a daily basis.