Liz Earle Botanical Essence No.20

Hello again everyone! It feels like I haven't blogged for ages, but I've got two posts ready and waiting to go up in the next few days so I'll be back on track with my schedule in no time. Today's post is one which I have been meaning to write some time - a full review of Liz Earle's latest Eau De Parfum.

Since Liz Earle support a variety of bloggers out there (by sending them their top sellers and latest releases), I had seen this beautiful pink bottle plastered all over social media before it was even released into the shops! I'm a huge fan of Liz Earle's skincare and so I immediately put this on my Christmas wishlist and was lucky enough to receive it.

The bottle is what initially enticed me into wanting this product on my dressing table : the gorgeous pink colour and the simplicity of the packaging was just my cup of tea. It came in a lovely little box which had plenty of information about the type of scent to expect and the ingredients.

This particular scent is a combination of damask rose, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, pink pepper, patchouli and mandarin. These ingredients combine to create a classic floral feminine fragrance with a slight twist thanks to the sandalwood and pink pepper.

 In my opinion, immediately after spritzing, the pink pepper, sandalwood and rose fragrances are the most noticable, but as time goes on the spicier side of this perfume fades away to reveal the sweeter scents of mandarin and bergamot.
The scent lasts all day and I can often smell it on my clothes the day after aswell which works to make this perfume "your" scent - the one that everyone recognises you by.

It's not expenisve as perfumes go, but for people on a budget, the £49.00 price tag may be step too far - especially for 50ml of perfume. However, you become the owner of a luxurious product which smells incredible and looks gorgeous!

For me, the feminine florals combined with musky essential oils creates my idea of the perfect perume and I will definitely be treating myself to another bottle of this in the future!
I'll speak to you in my next post, which will be up over the coming week.
Elle xox

Superdrug's hot cloth cleanser vs Liz Earle cleanse and polish

 Liz Earle's hot cloth cleanser is so iconic in the beauty world that it's hard to imagine that anything could ever come close to it. When I spotted that Superdrug had a similar version in store which was a fraction of the price, I just had to give it a go! Today I will be comparing the two...

 Packaging

Li Earle - You can tell by the look of Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish tube that the product is more expensive than your average cleanser. I always buy the kind with a pump because it's easier to dispense. This product wouldn't look out of place in an expensive spa and I love everything about it.

Vitamin E Superdrug cleanser - Although the packaging isn't terrible, it's clear that this product costs far less than the Liz Earle version. I don't  mind the fact that it doesn't come with a pump, because the actual cream isn't as thick as cleanse and polish.

Smell

Liz Earle - My favourite part of using Liz Earle is breathing in the luxurious smell. It's incredibly calming and I always look forward to it.

Vitamin E Superdrug cleanser - This product also has a really nice smell - it's almost a nutty sort of scent. It doesn't smell as natural as Liz Earle however.

Makeup removal

Liz Earle - This is a really great cream for makeup removal - better than all of the makeup wipes, face washes and ordinary cream cleansers I've ever tried. It even removes Benfit's They're Real mascara and the thickest foundation formulas.

Vitamin E Superdrug cleanser - I was pleasantly surprised by this product and it's ability to remove all of my makeup. It was just as good as Liz Earle which I thought would never be possible for something that only cost £4.99!

How my skin felt afterwards

Liz Earle - My skin always feels amazing after Liz Earle - my skin is smooth and is never greasy. Since I started using it, I've had far fewer breakouts.

Vitamin E Superdrug cleanser - I also liked the way that my skin felt after cleansing with this. My skin was incredibly soft and felt hydrated. I can't say anything for spot fighting, because I haven't used it for long enough.

I was very impressed by Superdrug's hot cloth cleanser. My makeup was removed and my skin felt great. For such a low price, I will definitely be repurchasing again to use when my Liz Earle runs out and I'm too poor to buy some more haha :) But i can also say that I will never stop buying Liz Earle's cleanse and polish because it's such a luxurious product and it leaves my skin clear and smooth.

I hope that this has helped you - I know that lots of people use Liz Earle!

Elle xox

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Pamper evening essentials

There are times when we all feel like heading to a spa, booking a facial and taking some time out from life to give ourselves a really good pamper. I often try and replicate this experience at home with my very own pamper evening/spa night. It's such a lovely way to relax and unwind, and you don't even have to step out of your front door...
Here are the products that I use and the steps that I follow when I feel like I need to de-stress....

 Before I do anything else, I always take my make-up off - and of course I have to use my Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser to give myself an at home facial. Using this honestly makes me feel like I'm in an expensive spa. It smells amazing and the super creamy formula is great for massaging into the skin and making my entire face feel super soft and nourished. If you would like a full review of this product, then I have done one here on this blog.

After my makeup is removed and my face has been cleansed I will often use a face mask to really indulge my skin. I actually only purchased the MUDD mask shown in the picture above today, so I  haven't tried it yet. If any of you have, I'd love to hear your thoughts before I use it!
At this point I usually run a bath and get in to relax whilst the face mask gets to work. After I've removed the mask with a flannel, I like to moisturise with the Garnier Essentials hydrating day cream. This has been a recent discovery for me and it leaves my skin feeling super soft but not greasy. Yay!





























Whilst in the bath there are a couple o products that I like to use if I'm having a pamper evening.
The first is the Garnier "Oil beauty" nourishing scrub. I always like to use a scrub on a pamper evening to ensure that my skin is left feeling smooth and soft. This scrub is also great because it contains "beautifying" oils that nourish the skin.
If I don't have a lush bath product to hand, but still want loads of bubbles, I'll use a bath soak like the "Sleep moments" one from Sainsbury's. Despite being from the local supermarket's own brand, this product smells amazing and the lavender that it contains really helps me to relax and unwind.

If you've read some of my earlier posts then you'll know that I absolutely love my vaseline "spray and go" moisturiser , but when I have a pamper evening I like to use something a little more luxurious.  I often find myself reaching for the body shop body butters, as they are so creamy and ultra moisturing. I slather this all over my legs and upper arms once I'm out of the bath..

 After I've pampered my body, I like to relax with a cup of herbal or fruit tea. One of my recent favourites has been the Heath and Heather wild blackcurrant tea. This is caffeine free so is perfect for the night time - it also tastes amazing which is an obvious bonus!

 And of course, no pamper evening would be complete without a good TV show or movie. Recently I've been loving Desperate housewives and the film "27 dresses". I always gravitate towards chick flicks on pamper evenings. It's just nice to watch something light hearted and fun when you're trying to relax!
I like to finish of the evening with a book - I'm currently reading "To Kill a Mockingbird".


I hope that you enjoyed this post - if you have any questions or opinions on any products mentioned then I'd love to know!

Elle xox

How do you like to pamper yourself?

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Review......

Hey there!
Welcome to my brand new blog, and my first post.....
What better way to start my blog than with a review of a cleanser that I have fallen in love with and that has literally saved my skin. For the past six months I have been using this cleanser and it has sorted all of my skin problems. From spots, to spot scars, from dry patches to oily patches, this product is a serious multitasker....

Liz Earle has won countless awards for this product and after trying it for myself, it was easy to see why. Unlike many other skincare products, using this cleanser is something that I actually look forward to. When I first tried this out at Christmas, I was very impressed by the smell. The cream contains Rosemary, chamomile, cocoa butter and eucalyptus essential oil. This combination makes for a scent that truly gives you that spa experience.

The cleanser is also available in a larger tube, however I really like the pump (I find that it's quicker). To use the hot cloth cleanser, you simply dispense 1-2 pumps of the product onto your hand, massage the thick cream into your face and over your eyelids and then wet the muslin cloth with water from the hot tap and use it to wipe off the cream and your dissolved make-up.

I am also a fan of the popular "They're real" mascara from Benefit which is pretty difficult to remove (so much so that Benefit have launched their own remover for the mascara). Despite being ultra gentle on your skin, the Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser has no trouble in removing my mascara as well as the rest of my make-up!

After a breakout on Christmas Eve, I didn't know which "spot fighting" products to try next. I received this as a Christmas gift and after just a few uses, I saw a dramatic improvement in my skin, despite this not being advertised as a cleanser specifically formulated for spot prone skin.

In summary, here's why Liz Earle has become my favourite cleanser

• The cream cleanser removes all of my makeup, even my waterproof mascara
• The product is very gentle and nourishes my skin
• Despite being a rich cream, the cleanser does not break me out or cause my face to become oily
• Everything about the product is luxurious and using it is something that I look forward to, instead of being another chore....

Elle xox