I have suffered from chronic mental illness for over 15 years and with chronic physical illness for over 5. I have OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Fibromyalgia; and now that lockdown is coming to an end, i’ve been reflecting a lot on how Coronavirus and it’s associated restrictions have had an effect on my symptomsFACE MASK FRIDAY: PAULA’S CHOICE SUPER HYDRATE OVERNIGHT MASK
July 3, 2020 in BEAUTY, FACE MASK FRIDAY
The weeks are going in so fast, which is strange as most of us are stuck at home. I can’t believe that it’s time for a Face Mask Friday post again! This week it’s a Paula’s Choice mask that I got from the brand after I attended their virtual Zoom press event last month. It’s
It’s time for my monthly favourites again! There is a good mix of homey lifestyle items, as well as beauty and fashion. I hope you discover a new love. Keep staying safe out there! Good things are ahead!FACE MASK FRIDAY: NUXE VERY ROSE ULTRA-FRESH CLEANSING GEL MASK
June 26, 2020 in BEAUTY, FACE MASK FRIDAY
I was intrigued to try this mask as it’s essentially a face mask and a cleanser in one, and it’s a product that takes just minutes to use – very handy for anyone in a rush in the mornings.
I bite and chew on my lips when i’m anxious, and given that I have OCD and Generalised Anxiety, that’s pretty much most of the time. During periods of intense stress (has any of 2020 not been intense?!) I end up with a split top lip. I’ve been managing to keep this at bay however,
We are all being careful with what we spend our money on right now – either because we can’t afford to treat ourselves, or because we feel the money should be going to help the fight against Coronavirus instead. All of the glossy magazines and fashion sites are still pumping out fashion shopping guides and
The warm weather is upon us and since most of us are still stuck at home and not working, we are spending more time sitting out in gardens and parks than we usually would. It is so important to wear sunscreen whenever you are going outside (or are sat in direct sunlight inside). This goesFACE MASK FRIDAY: THE ORGANIC PHARMACY HONEY & JASMINE MASK
June 13, 2020 in BEAUTY, FACE MASK FRIDAY
I have been absolutely loving honey as a skincare ingredient lately, so I couldn’t wait to get stuck into this mask. The Organic Pharmacy is such a beautiful brand – it’s a UK brand that merges health with skincare to create products with real scientific backing behind them. All of the products are researched and
The month of May has been an especially difficult month in lockdown as we were supposed to be getting married this month, then there was my birthday too. Now we are passed those two hurdles, I’m feeling more positive that we will get life slowly back to normal now. I’ve got a selection of lifestyle
I’ve been testing out this mask from Antipodes over the last couple of weeks and I love it. You see and feel results immediately. It feels so rich and luxurious to use and the packaging is so minimalist and chic. Honey is such a hot skincare ingredient right now, as it has some incredible benefits.