WHITE MUSK SMOKY ROSE

I'm so, so fussy with perfumes, I always end up with 20 plus testers in my pocket whenever I head into Boots, and I've never found that perfect scent. White Musk Smoky Rose* from The Body Shop isn't far off though...

It smells exactly like the name, very rose-y, but not floral, and very musky, yet not powdery - I'm definitely not the best at explaining scents haha! It doesn't last very long, but I'm sure that the Perfume version lasts longer than Eau De Toilette

This has soon become one of my every day fragrances and I absolutely love it. I get so many compliments whenever I wear it! The plus? It's not that expensive so I wont feel as guilty when I'm stocking up!

If you're putting some fragrances on your Christmas list, make sure this is one of them!

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SKINCARE ADDED EXTRAS

If you saw my Daily Skincare - Back to Basics post you'll have seen all the usual bits that I use from day to day, but I do quite like to shake it up a bit.

Sometimes I find the Lush Ultrabland cleanser can get a bit too rich for my skin, but I still like to use a creamy cleanser so I can get a good massage in there. My next port of call is the REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk - it's not stripping at all, but it's also not as thick and hydrating as Ultrabland, it's a good middle ground. It's brilliant for sensitive skin, and my skin really drinks up all it's goodness, leaving it fresh and cleansed.

When any dry patches get a little too much or my skin is looking particularly dull I'll whack out the REN Micro Polish Cleanser. It really buffs away at any nasties and washes away the dead cells, nice. I love the effect this has, my skin looks super radiant straight after using it. I've recently been trying out The Body Shop's Vitamin C Microdermabrasion* exfoliator which is a little more harsh than this, but it's only the early stages!

Once or twice a week depending how my skin looks, I skip the Origins toner and opt for the Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Toner. Packed with AHA's this gets rid of the dead cells sitting on the skin leaving a smoother, brighter complexion. It's super gentle, doesn't hurt, tingle, burn or anything else you'd associate with an acid. I still follow this step with the Lush Toner Water though, to give my skin that boost of hydration it needs after taking away the top layer.

I have a couple of serums on the go at the moment - Biotherm's Deep Serum and YSL Forever Light Creator - but I've been loving the MyChelle G2 Instant Firming Serum*. It smells a bit funky, incredibly floral (however it's all natural, no perfume!) but it makes my moisturisers smooth on so much easier and my skin feels thoroughly hydrated and smooth. I tend to use it in the evening, but I'm going to give it a go during the day soon.

I love using oils post-serum, pre-moisturiser - skin depending and if I'm feeling a little clogged, I miss this step out. The Body Shop's Vitamin E Facial Oil* is so lovely! It's quite light weight for an oil but it really packs a punch and is essential after a cleansing/clay mask. I can definitely tell a difference when this one gets left behind as it seems to even out my skin a little more and feelings really soothing.


So these are my most used skincare products - I have far too many to put into two posts, but these have really stood out to me. What are your must have skincare products?

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THE BODY SHOP HONEY BRONZE COLLECTION

The Body Shop aren't a brand I usually go for - I find some of their body things very over-powering with the scent and so I never found myself venturing into store. Their make up, however, I've really started to become a LOT more interested in. After trying out the blusher featured in this post (that I STILL haven't put down) I was so won over I wanted to have a little look further. I then got sent the press release for their Honey Bronze collection... Oh lordy...

The Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil* is so, so luxurious. It's incredibly lightweight and offers a sun kissed glow to the skin. If you're considering this as an alternative to a give a tan then you're best off looking else where as this doesn't exactly offer any "bronzing" qualities, simply gives your skin a healthy glow. I think it has the potential to look a little like you've poured golden glitter on yourself, so my best advice is to tip a couple of drops into your palm, warm it up a little then really work it into the skin - I use this method and have no problems what so ever!

I love to add this to my shoulders/collarbones when wearing a dress as it really catches the light beautifully! I've heard it looks nice when applied LIGHTLY to the tips of your hair. I can't imagine it doing a load for hydration at all, but I bet it looks gorgeous, especially on blonde, beach waved hair.
The scent is absolutely incredible! It's like holidays in a bottle and reminds me quite a lot of the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess.

To see the full collection, visit here or pop into your local store. Two other products that I can't wait to get my hands on are the Brilliance Powder and the Bronzing Powder which looks amazing for contouring! Is there anything you can't wait to get your hands on?! I'm in love with this collection.

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