A quick little post

Ten things to know about me:

1 . I was born in Australia, moved to Newcastle as a toddler and then made my way to Sheffield aged 22

2. There are 4 little furry girls in my life, Fudge, Mable, Pop pop and Lily pad. My 4 little guinea pigs. Oh and a boxer dog, Beau

3. I am getting Married next year...yeah!! By the time we get hitched we will have been together almost 8 years.

4. I am so addicted to all things cosmetic it is unbelievable lol

5. I read so, so much. I can read a book in a day

6.  I can pick things up with me feet, anything from pencils to remote's.This has earned me the nickname Hobbit feet.

7. I love Tattoo's and have 3

8. I am tongue tied so can't stick my tongue out, plus side to this is I can't choke on it

9. I got a kiss on the cheek by Michael Buble on my 21st birthday, yes I have washed my face since.

10. One of my favourite songs is Cornbread by Dave Matthews, even though I have never actually had Cornbread lol Maybe I will have it as our first dance..........Joke

http://youtu.be/8pTtJZvtUSw  Have a listen

Hope this is a little insight in to me
Try to think of a list for yourself It is actually hard lol


Sam x

Espa

If you are lucky enough to visit a Spa whether it be for a  weekend or indeed just a luxurious treat for the day, I would recommend visiting a Spa that uses Espa. Now for the past few posts I have been trying to recreate a spa at home so we need to look else where, luckily for us Espa have made the products they use in the relaxing and pampering beauty rooms available at home.

I had been given the chance to try the Body Silk Spray. This is the product that finishes your experience.

Normally I need a stronger moisturiser but when you have given your self a Spa experience all the soaking and scrubbing leaves your skin soft to start with so all you need is a mist of nourishment.
This spray leaves a nice sheen on your skin almost like a oil but without the waiting time for it to sink in before getting dressed. With Espa being a spa brand this spray is not just there to make your skin look and smell nice but it also has anti-oxidents in the form of Pomegranate so it keeps working on your skin long after you have used it.

I have also found that it is great to spray on your legs if your are getting your pins on as it leaves a subtle sheen and makes you look healthy.
What I would say is that you love the smell and want to use it on a daily basis you may want to use it as a final mist over the skin as I am not sure it is moisturising enough to go it alone.

This is a great addition to your kit for a at home Spa, packed with more natural ingredients than you can shake a freshly scrubbed stick at!



Get yours for £26 for 100ml
@http://www.espaonline.com/spa-products/products/Body-Silk-Spray/


Sam xx

*press sample

A Oil for a Goddess!!

A 27 year old doing a review on anti-ageing skin care....really? Well yes I am. No I have not got a sign of a wrinkle but whether that is down to good genes, a good skin care obsession or just down to plain old luck I am not sure but I know I am not going to chance any of those going to waste!
Yes I may be starting early but I am jumping on the anti-ageing wagon and slapping some good stuff on my skin.
I find creams a bit too heavy for my skin at the moment(that will be because your under 30 I hear you shout) so I have turned to oils on a night to do the job. I really love oils and whether it's body oil, face oil or indeed one to cleanse with I am not scared. At one time people used to believe that using a oil on your skin would cause spots and grease and all sorts of nasties, well that may be true if you slather on cooking oil but believe it or not oils of today are good for your skin.

I was given the chance to try L'Occitane's Organic Very Precious Regenerating Concentrate, wow what a mouthful!
This concentrate is a oil and is packed with so much goodness you can't not want to massage it on your skin.
Being part of L'Occitane's Immortelle range it has the name sakes essential oil equivalent of 3,000 flowers, this keeps your collagen doing what it's meant to.
FYI it also contains geranium extract, sunflower, borage and evening primrose oil all helping to delay the signs of ageing and keep that bloom to the skin.

Now that is down I can tell you what I like about this oil. After cleansing and toning I massage this oil on my face and down my neck. The smell is amazing and I find it aids relaxation, which helps me sleep better which in turn helps out my skin! I have never really paid attention to my neck and décolleté but the skin looks more even in tone since using this oil. My skin on on my face has evened out a little and the oil does seem to pack a punch when used over night. It is not at all greasy and sinks in quickly.

Would I buy this.... Yes I think I would, saying that this bottle is going to last me for ages!

Get yours @ http://uk.loccitane.com/FO/Organic-Very-Precious-Regenerating-Concentrate,p27CR030I8.htm
£40 30ml
Image of flowers- L'Occitane
other photo's Sam Claxton