New Zealand Treasures - Skincare

Whilst in NZ I couldn't not pick up something beauty related! New Zealand is famous for their bees and their hot thermal mud!

I have tried the PureSource Rotorua Thermal Mud with Manuka Honey. It says that it's a soothing mask which is suitable for all skin types. I decanted this little sachet into a little travel pot which I got from Superdrug. These little pots are so handy for doing this!

 

So far I've really enjoyed using this. It has left my skin feeling super soft and brought out some of the impurities lurking beneath the surface.

If you are going to buy some of these masks, I would recommend just getting a sachet because you can get at least 5 uses out of it! Be careful where you buy them though because some souvenir shops do overcharge!

 

lynsey x

Why being single is the best thing for everyone...

If someone had told me one year ago today that being single would have been one the best thing that could have ever happened to me, I would have slammed a door in their face and balled my eyes out. After being in a long relationship, that sadly ended last year, being single was the last thing I wanted. I didn't even know how to be single!
Everyone says that time heals everything and at the time I just couldn't see the situation getting better.

One year on and I think being single has changed me for the best. I don't mean by not being with that person, and taking all the heartbreak it caused out of the equation; it's had a positive effect on me. I mean in the way I've grown and changed as a person. Which probably wouldn't have happened if I hadn't if we were still together. Simply because I relied on that person. So despite, at the time, wishing that it wasn't happening; today I see how it has changed and shaped me.

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They say you need to love yourself before anyone else can truly love you. Not necessarily true but just being happy with yourself means you don't have to rely on the other person so much. It's like 'I don't need you in my life, I just want you' kind of situation. So that person can compliment you and your life rather than settling: to not have to be single.

Although relationships are lovely, and finding that person that makes you happy whilst you make them happy in return is probably the most incredible thing - I am now equally as happy out of a relationship. I am perfectly happy spending time by myself, and I'm enjoying being selfish at the moment and just doing everything I want to do. Not having to worry about when I see the other person, or why they haven't text me back is refreshing.
I don't think rushing from relationship to relationship is always the answer.

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Take time to get to know yourself, be happy with yourself, do some thing for yourself. Live the life you want for a while. When it happens, it'll happen. Don't worry about it too much when you're young.

lynsey x

Polagram Prints

Polagram is an app on your phone on which you can order photos off your phone. They are then delivered to you by post. They came really quickly. I was so excited because as opposed to the run of the mill 6x4, 7x5 the photos print in Polaroid style and a square. (so you can get printing those instagram snaps!)

I was super pleased with them when they arrived and I was impressed with how quickly they arrived!

After your purchase each customer is given a referal code: offering someone else and themselves £5 off their next purchase. Here's mine:- PG8RRSGK

Happy Snapping! I'm obsessed with capturing memories and printing pictures!

 

lynsey x

 

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The Simple Things

Sometimes we get so caught up in day to day life we forget to sit back and enjoy the simple things! One of my favourite things to do is to watch the sun setting. Especially on sunny days; it makes the most incredible colours in the sky. I think it's absolutely magical.

My phone is filled with all sorts of sunset-porn that I've snapped!!

I also found this quote the other day which I absolutely adore;

"Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth." (Stewart Udall)

 

lynsey x

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream | Review

Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream to brighten and depuff - these are the claims that this eye cream makes. I had this eye cream in an Origins tester set and I've loved using it! (To be honest I've discovered a love for Origins as a brand). It feels so lovely and smoothing and soft under the eye after use. The consistency almost feels thick but it's really not thick at all which is strange! I think I will be buying the full sized version after I finish up this little tester. Even though it's likely to last me for such a long time. A little goes a long way!

lynsey x

L'Oréal Paris Super Liner Eyeliner | Review

I have absolutely been loving this liquid eyeliner from L'Oreal. I went through a phase when I despised eyeliner because I struggled to apply it. I picked up this one on a whim and I absolutely loved it! Obviously you need a bit of practise at applying it but I still found it easy to apply because the nib is so long and slim. It's a super black it stays put all day. I recomend this eyeliner, even if you're a noob like me.

£6.49, Feel Unique buy here

lynsey x