THE LUSH HAUL - HALLOWEEN EDITION

Happy Sunday Everyone! I absolutely love this time of year ... well, it is the month of Halloween! Not to forget that for me, this is time of year is officially when I really start to love having baths, which is perfect considering Lush release their Halloween collection around the same time! Each year I like to do a little haul for you guys to show you what amazing goodies they have ... and like every year I was not disappointed!

One of the first things I picked up was the 'Lord Of Misrule' shower cream! This scent is honestly one of my favourite scents from Lush EVER! It just sends me into auto-autumn mode! Every year I buy the medium size bottle and it when it runs out I'm always super upset, so this year I went for the big boy! Along with the shower cream, I of course had to grab the 'Lord Of Misrule' bath bomb! This beauty has a green exterior which fizzes away in your bath to reveal a wine coloured inner ... I instagrammed my bath the other day after using this and it looked so freaking cool! The bomb and shower cream has a real warm earthy scent which mainly comes from the patchouli and black pepper! I then picked up 'Monsters Ball' which I think was introduced last year? Not sure ... I'm yet to use this bomb but have seen it demo'd in the store and I cannot wait to use it! The bath bomb has a lovely sweet and citrus element to it which I LOVE! The next bath bomb I picked up was a new edition to the range this year and I am so bloody excited! I'm sure you have all seen the new jelly bombs all over Instagram ... unfortunately they're only available online or in their Oxford Street Store. So when I saw 'Ectoplasm' was a Jelly Bomb, I literally threw it into my basket! The jelly forms from the brown seaweed that they have used in the formula which not only makes your bath look incredible but also helps soften your skin! Not to mention this bath bomb smells like heaven, you guys all know how much I love the scent of grapefruit ... well mix in tangerine and litsea oil and you have the best citrus scent ever! Last but not least I picked up 'Bewitched' ... you can't go have a Lush Haul without a Bubble bar right? Well this feline shaped bar is packed with essential oils to help provide your skin with some amazing benefits but is also scented with bergamot and blackberries! Well, there you have it! Hopefully this will last me a week or two ... but I'm not worried because soon enough I'll be heading back to Lush for a Christmas Haul!! SO EXCITED!!! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE CORPORE SANCTUM STUDIO REVIEW - STEM CELL SERUM

Happy Sunday Everyone! Hope you guys have had a lovely week so far! I have been off from work this week so was able to catch up with so many of my lovely friends as well as really have some 'me' time! I'm actually really quite please my annual leave fell where it did because something in the air has changed it's just been so fresh and crisp outside ... Autumn is really my favourite time of the year, anyone with me? This week I wanted to tell you guys about a serum that was sent to me by the lovely team at Corpore Sanctum Studio ... if you haven't heard of them already you need to get onto their Instagram! You will honestly fall in love with the things they have to offer, I know I did ... when I went onto their website I discovered they had an entire range where skulls seem to be the main inspiration visually ... and let me tell you something, I love skulls! Before we go on, I would just like to mention that although I have been sent the item all views and opinions are completely my own and honest!

The 'never-ageing' serum is vegan and vegetarian friendly and is packed with a bunch of natural ingredients including hibiscus flower extract, apple fruit stem cell extract, gotu kola stem cell extract and grapeseed stem sell extract! If you're like me and want to know what you are using on your skin they have a fantastic blurb on all of the ingredients on their website - I shall leave the link below! The serum is quite thin in consistency and does have a slight scent to it, I l really like the smell! It's fresh and kind of floraly / herbaly - I am no good at describing scents! The website states the serum will plum and hydrate your skin, which at this time of year I am living for! And although it does exactly what it says, I have used other serums that provide a more concentrated result. In terms of usage however I do feel much more comfortable using the serum daily as it does have a slightly weaker pay off? I sometimes find that my skin becomes too oily if I use something stronger on a daily basis but with this serum I have had no issues! I can't wait to discover more items in the range and of course I'll write a review on the back of anymore bits I try! But make sure you guys let me know if you've tried anything from the studio ... I'd love to know! Thank you again to the team at Corpore Sanctum! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

Corpore Sanctum Studio

THE BODY SHOP REVIEW - JAPANESE MATCHA TEA MASK

Happy Sunday Everyone! Not too long ago The Body Shop revealed that they were adding a new addition to they're already amazing line of face masks! I have already got all of the original masks from their collection and I absolutely swear by them and so when I heard there was a new mask hitting the shelves I knew I had to have one! I went into one of their stores a few weeks ago and spotted one ... can anyone guess what happened next?!

Recently Matcha has very much become the in thing and there a lot of people that swear by the tea leaves that have taken over hot drinks for us young hipsters! Confession time ... I really don't like green tea so I was not one that jumped on the bandwagon with Matcha Tea as a drink. But ... put it into a face mask and you have completely won me over! The Japanese Matcha Tea Face Mask is advertised as a pollution cleansing mask, enriched with matcha tea, dandelion extract and aloe vera! I tried the 100% vegan mask the very same day I bought it and I was completely overwhelmed with how beautifully clean and vibrant my skin looked after one use. We tend to forget that our skin goes through a lot and if we don't pay any attention to our skin it starts to look dull, lifeless and aged. The mask has a lovely calming scent, very green and refreshing! I love a mask that gives your skin a boost of moisture but if you haven't exfoliated it doesn't tend to show much of a difference! With this face mask you don't have to worry about that as it gently purifies and exfoliates the skin whilst the aloe vera adds a boost of moisture! I tend to apply the mask before I jump in the shower or the bath, it's just less messy when you're removing it! I'll let it sit for 10 minutes and I like to use circular motions and warm water to rinse. My skin almost craves something that is going to strip away all of the grime that can build up on the skin without being too harsh and this really is the answer! Have any of you tried the matcha mask? Let me know how you got on with it, I'd love to hear about your experience too! You can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - links above! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE KIRAKIRA STUDIO - AHA REVIEW

Happy Sunday Everyone! This week I wanted to tell you about a fab cosmetics brand that got in touch with me a while ago! Inspired by Japanese innovations, KiraKira got in touch to ask me if I wanted to review a new liquid facial cleanser that they were launching in the UK! Like any blogger the opportunity to work with a brand is fantastic but more so when the brand is kind, genuine and most importantly passionate about their products! KiraKira got in touch in the final stages of the product being available and a couple of weeks ago I finally got that exciting email to say that it was on its way!

The all natural product claims to completely remove make up and contains three kinds of AHA. Now AHA if you didn't know is an acronym for alpha hyproxy acid and without sounding like I'm about to begin a lecture in chemistry ... AHAs are obtained naturally from various plant sources and milk! Back to the product I am in love with the packaging, to me it definitely targets a younger audience however I don't think that strips out the older generation as the cleanser is really what it's all about. The bottle instructs to apply the liquid evenly to the skin and then rinse ... now I've tried the product a couple of times in the past week or two, and I've used it at least once with a full face and then once when I've had a no-make up day. The clear liquid has a very thin and water like consistency at first but as you begin working it into the skin it becomes a bit more tacky and gel like which helps remove any make-up or any of that 'end of the day grime'! The liquid did a fantastic job on the more open surfaces of my skin such as my forehead, cheeks and jaw line however I do have to say it struggled to remove all of my make up around my nose and under my eyes. However I do really love the idea behind this cleanser and so there is no way that I was going to give up! Like most cleansers water on its own will not remove make up, most brands advise to use a flannel or a muslin cloth. I tried the cleanser again using my 'Real Techniques Miracle Cleansing Sponge' and it worked a treat! The cleaning liquid has little to no scent and has now become part of my everyday evening skincare routine, as a blogger I have tried a number of cleansers and it takes something a little extra special for me to bump something out of my routine! KiraKira ... shante you stay! Thank you again to KiraKira for getting in touch and sending me this amazing product! Make sure you all head over to KiraKira and send them some love ... check out their links below! And don't forget you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - links above! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

KiraKira Studio Website | KiraKira Studio Instagram | KiraKira Studio Twitter

THE AUTOFOCUS INTERVIEW - PRIM AND PROPA

Happy Sunday Everyone! I know ... I know, I've been away again for some time now! I seem to hit this stage every few months or so when I need something to really give me some inspiration, I know it may seem easy writing a post but a lot of thought and hard work goes into every single post I write and I'd hate to upload something just for the sake of it! The other day I came across an interview that I had done for my brother, he's currently at university studying photography and video. He had a project lined up where he had to film an interview and he had the amazing idea to interview Prim and Propa! Now obviously me being the camera shy introvert I am I said no ... just kidding! I said yes straight away! This will give you guys a peek into the Prim behind Prim and Propa! I had so much fun filming this and I want to say a massive thank you for my brother for all of his hard work! Make sure you all head over and send him some love, he is truly amazing at what he does!

Rikhil Majithia | Autofocus

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THE MARIO BADESCU SKINCARE REVIEW - FACIAL SPRAY

Happy Sunday Everyone! I love a good facial spray ... who's with me? In the morning there's nothing better that revitalising your skin with a good face mist! One of ride or die mists is Fix Plus from MAC and I haven't really found any that come close! I have however heard a lot of good things about the benefits of rosewater and so when I was having a snoop around Urban Outfitters and saw one by Mario Badescu I thought I would take it home and have a try!

This stuff is pretty amazing, it feels super soft and gentle on the skin ... and the scent! I love a rose scent, it's really calming and soothing first thing in the morning, but the main reason I love the inclusion of rose in this formula are the benefits to your skin. Rosewater has amazing hydrating and moisturising properties and so I love to use this as one my first steps in my daily routine. I use the mist over my serum and moisturiser to give my skin an extra boost of moisture! I can't really compare this facial spray to Fix Plus because I use it in a completely different way. For me this spray is more of a prep step whereas I use Fix Plus to set my face! I've been using the spray for a good month and I do find that my skin stays matte for a lot longer, it can get to a few hours before my skin starts to get oily. I wouldn't say this product is revolutionary but I do love it and will continue to use it ... and not only because I love how much it smells! Have any of you tried the spray before!? Let me know how you got on with it, I'd love to hear about your experience too! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE BULLDOG SKINCARE REVIEW - OIL CONTROL FACE MASK

Happy Sunday Everyone! Bulldog Skincare is one of those brands that I always gravitate towards! Not only because they cater so brilliantly for mens skincare but also because they have such quality products with amazing natural ingredients! I found bulldog on a spree in Boots a while ago and I enjoyed the products a lot! Feel free to have a read of the post I did ... 'The Skincare Review - Bulldog'. Now many of you know I really try and take care of my skin and face masks play a massive part in how I do that. I was shopping around not too long ago and saw Bulldog's Oil Control Face Mask out of the corner of my eye ... we all know what happened next!

I have a combination skin type, I'm more oily in my t-zone and dry everywhere else. I don't really have that much trouble with my skin apart from how oily I get throughout the day, especially around my nose. I've always been on the hunt for something that is really going to draw the oil out of my face and I think I may have found the one! The mask itself is packed with amazing ingredients such as witch hazel, willow bark and juniper. It's also formulated with cornish clay which helps to cleanse the skin and minimise any excess oil. Consistency wise it's actually not overly thick which I thought it might be as in my experience many clay based masks have been, it's just thin enough to layer an equal amount over the face. Now i reviewed this on my Insta-Story a while ago and for certain areas of my face it just wasn't right, it felt like it had stripped back too much oil leaving my face feeling really tight and dry. However, once I had applied a serum and moisturiser it was absolutely fine! I think in the future I'll use it more in targeted areas such as my nose etc! Overall I am a big fan of this mask and I just know it's going to be a staple for me moving forward! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE BODY SHOW REVIEW - VITAMIN C GLOW BOOSTING MICRODERMABRASION

Happy Sunday Everyone! At this time of year when the sun starts to shine everyone wants their skin to have a touch of glow ... without looking sweaty of course! I have always been very fond of the Vitamin C range from The Body Shop, their 'Glow Boosting Moisturiser' being one of my all time favourites! I have dabbled with a few other things from the range but nothing has wowed me as much as the moisturiser did! About a month ago I got my hands on their Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion ... and I was won over almost instantly!

Microdermabrasions are known to treat a variety of skin problems, however I was only ever aware of this being something available in a spa or something of a similar nature? And so I was really intrigued to see what this would do and how it would help my skin! The formula has a mixture of fine exfoliating micro particles and crushed garnet stones which are known to help remove dead skin cells! One thing I would say is that whilst using it, I did feel that it was a tad bit harsh on the skin. I really don't mind that, in fact I like the abrasive texture working against my skin to remove dead skin and exfoliate! However, if you have sensitive skin I would be careful when using this! In terms of usage I do find this difficult to use daily, only because I like to take my time when using it. I tend to massage it into my skin for a good 5 minutes to really work it into the skin. If I want something quick I'll tend to reach for a regular scrub or the 'MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator'. After having used the microdermabrasion for about a month or so I am really happy with the results! My skin feels like it has had a real good scrub, it's brighter and full of vibrance! I would definitely recommend you try it out if you want your skin to have a fresh glow this summer! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE FASHION DIARY - #3

Happy Friday Everyone and welcome back to 'The Fashion Diary! This week I thought I'd do a quick post on a little something I wore to a work meeting not to long ago. I don't really normally do business wear but I added a little 'Prim-ness' to it and off I went!

Glasses - ASOS | Shawl - Handmade | Shirt - ASOS | Trousers - Jacamo

THE KIEHL'S REVIEW - LITE ELITE SHAVE CREAM

Happy Sunday Everyone! Something exciting happened a few weeks ago ... Leicester finally got a Kiehl's! My lovely friend Wendy from work popped in not too long after their opening and said how lovely and cute their space was and I knew I had to pay them a visit. Now, I have been to a Kiehl's before but didn't pick anything up, the ranges are more on the pricey side and so I wanted to really get a feel of the things that they have before I took the plunge! Now, when I did pop in I had a quick look around and saw a few things that I wanted ... but it was a week or two before payday and so I didnt go too crazy! The reason I went into town was because I needed a new shaving cream ... so when I saw one in Kiehl's I knew it was meant to be!

I have done a number of reviews on different shave creams on my blog and honestly they are one of my favourite types of posts to write! The shave cream I picked up is called the 'Lite Elite Shave Cream', when I initially saw it in the store one of the main reasons I picked it up was because of the 'Close Shave' claim on the lid! I have quite a distinct shape when it comes to my facial hair, I have a shaped goatee-tach situation but then everywhere else on my fave is shaved. I always aim for the closest shave possible, to the point where I have hacked at my face to get the shave I needed! So I was super excited to see if the claims they made were true! The cream is actually super thick which at first I found difficult to work with, I had to really buff the cream into the skin to think it out slightly and this is where the first con comes into play. Because the cream is so think I find myself using a lot of product to cover the areas of the face that I need to shave. I think if you had somewhere to work the cream into a lather before you applied it, almost like a palette of some sort, it would be easier to work with and you wouldn't use as much! That however is where the negatives end. The cream has a lovely subtle floral scent, it isn't overpowering at all but it's lovely! It has also has a lot of super amazing ingredients, I won't bore you with the details but it left my skin feeling amazing! Now to the claim that led me to buy the shave cream in the first place! I was ridiculously impressed at how close the shave was whilst using this cream! It wasn't as close as I thought it would be but it is the closest shave I have ever had! I loved using this, a part of me is actually super sad right now because I know that I have hit the bottom of the tub and I only have a few uses left! Kiehl's here I come! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE REAL TECHNIQUES MIRACLE CLEANSING SPONGE

Happy Sunday Everyone! Hope you've all had a lovely week! A couple of weeks ago I had a massive splurge in Superdrug and Boots ... I know, what's new right?! Haha! Anyway, as I was shopping I saw that Real Techniques had launched some new sponges! One of which was a cleansing sponge! Now, I absolutely love Real Techniques, they are a brand that I have trusted and loved for a very long time and they have never disappointed me! I saw Nic Chapman showcase the sponge and I knew I had to have it in my life!

I've been using the sponge religiously for a good month now and I absolutely love it! I reviewed the Seaweed Gel Cleanser from The Body Shop two weeks ago and I use that with this sponge near enough every day! Like their Miracle Complexion Sponge I dampen the sponge underneath a running tap and the sponge expands! I then lather my choice of skincare that day within the sponge before running it over my skin to help cleanse. The texture of this sponge is what has made me fall in love with it, I don't have sensitive skin but I still don't want to be using a lot of force when cleansing, the sponge is super soft so it's really gentle on the skin and the porous texture helps gently exfoliate your skin too! The shape of the sponge is an exact match to their complexion sponge too! You have the larger flat surface which I prefer to use on bigger areas of my face such as my neck, checks and forehead but you also have the lovely point on the sponge which I prefer for the smaller areas like under my eyes or my nose! For me this sponge is definitely a winner and I would hand on heart recommend it to all you skincare lovers out there! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE OGX REVIEW - NIACIN AND CAFFEINE

Happy Sunday Everyone! Today I thought I would do a little review on my favourite shampoo and conditioner at the moment! If you've been a reader for a while you'll have seen and read many reviews on different hair care that I have tried over the years! I seem to go through phases of certain brands but one thing I always look for is something that will strengthen my hair, prevent any fall out and thicken my hair without weighing it down! Well! I think I may have found the one!

OGX is a brand that I have tried before and I have reviewed the shampoo and conditioner from their 'Biotin and Collagen Collection' which you can read *here*, sadly by the time I had finished the bottles I wasn't wowed and I don't think I would reach for it again. However, I have always heard such amazing things about OGX and they have so many more options available! And so when I was perusing the haircare aisles in Boots I picked up a shampoo and conditioner from the Niacin and Caffeine collection. Having a quick read at the description on the bottle I knew straight away that this is something I would take a fancy too! For me this works if I want a quick wash whilst I'm in the shower but it's also super amazing when I'm having a bath as I can use the conditioner more like a mask! Both bottles have a beautiful formula, there is this lovely cooling feeling as you massage them in! Personally, I love this because you can really feel the caffeine working into your scalp! The one and only thing that slightly puts me off is that the shampoo doesn't lather very well. I'm definitely one of those that loves a good lather and unless you really work the shampoo it really doesn't foam up in your hands. But! I love this stuff so much that I can happily put that aside! All in all I would totally recommend this range, my mum has lovely hair and she doesn't really need to fight any fallout but even she absolutely loves this collection ... she even had a little bit of a paddy when it ran out the other day! Don't worry Mum, I'll be heading into town very soon to pick some up some more ... I mean how could I not! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE BODY SHOP REVIEW - SEAWEED DEEP CLEANSING GEL WASH

Happy Sunday Everyone! This week I wanted to tell you guys about a new piece of skincare I started using a while back. I'm always looking at what's new in the skincare department as well as things that I might have missed out on! Now, saying that I am also probably one of the laziest when it comes to skincare! Sunday seems to be the day that I really pamper my skin and can spend anything up to an hour really treating my skin the way I probably should every day! I needed something that I could use  super quick first thing in the morning but would also be good enough to really get my skin clean! Et Voila ... The Body Shop comes through once again!

This isn't the first time I've dabbled with the Seaweed range from TBS, I did a review on a bunch of their stuff on my blog a while back ... take a look by clicking *here* Sadly, I didn't think much of it. It dried out my skin and left it with that really awful tightness! So obviously I was a little sceptical trying the gel cleanser out! But ... I was pleasantly surprised! I don't know whether the formula has been changed a little but this didn't dry my skin out at all! The gel formula lathers up beautifully and leaves your skin feeling super clean and fresh! The seaweed element also leaves your skin with a cooling vibe, so I prefer to use this first thing in the morning to wake my skin up and reduce any puffyness! Would I say this is revolutionary? Probably not, but I love this stuff! It does exactly what it says it does on the packaging and for a quick face wash to start the day I think this is really worth a try! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE FASHION DIARY - #2

Happy Friday Everyone ... I know, I know! When the first post of the Fashion Diary went yup I promised I would post again on every last Friday of the month! For some reason I forgot last month and then it got too late to post! I did however have a post ready and just needed to wait for the last Friday to pop round again! So here it is -  enjoy!

Glasses - ASOS | Cape | ASOS

THE SECRET SCENT BOX - APRIL EDITION

Happy Sunday Everyone! ... So I took a little break from posting, only because I've been ridiculously busy! Now that makes me sound like I've got an amazing social life, I haven't haha! But I've been really busy with work, and I've had this horrible toothache which has made me just want to get in to bed whenever I can! Anyway, I'm back and I can't wait to get back into the swing of things! One thing I wanted to mention was my Instagram! Over the last few weeks my Instagram has hit over 1000 followers ... something I thought would never happen! So I just wanted to say a massive thank you if you do follow me ... if not head over and share the love, links at the top! Back to todays post, I have another Secret Scent Box to review for you all!

This months box came with three scents that I have never used or even tested in stores before so I was super excited to get my hands on them! The first one I spritzed was 'Joop - WOW' - the card in the box describes the scent as 'a suprisingly, fresh, woody, vibrant, exciting fragrance for the free-spirited man who has nothing to prove, to himself or to others' - a very bold statement, but I completely agree! This isn't a scent I would usually go for at all. The bottle in the store would not call out to me, it looks a bit more for the older man? If that makes sense? But that's another thing I love about this box! There is nothing else but the sense of smell that will help you decide whether you like the scent or not! 'Versace - The Dreamer' is neither here or there for me really, It's just a nice scent? However I do feel it's really versatile, I can see myself using this during the day for when I'm off to work but also if I'm going out during the evening! ... I feel like it's really going to grow on me though, as the more I smell it, the more I like it! The last scent, is going to be my favourite I think! I love a sweet scent and with top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin Orange this is definitely my cup of tea! Again., I feel like this scent is super versatile, the sweetness of the scent is going to make this easy to wear during the day but then the deeper middle and base notes gives the scent a super sexy edge! Once again the box has wowed me! I love this subscription and everything about it! For only £15 you cannot go wrong, and remember you can save yourself a cheeky 15% off your first box with 'PRIM15'! So head over to secretscentbox.co.uk now and take a peek! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

Secret Scent Box |  Save 15% with PRIM15

THE LUSH REVIEW - FIVE O'CLOCK WHISTLE SHAVE CREAM

Happy Sunday Everyone! Today we're looking at another shaving cream from those wonderful people at Lush, 'Five O'Clock Whistle'! This isn't the first shaving cream I have reviewed, I also did a review for 'Prince' not too long ago which you can read by clicking 'here'! I was honestly quite blown away with how good Prince was and so I thought I would try one of the other shaving creams Lush have to offer!

So right off the back with first impressions, the scent! It smells just like Soap and Glory's sugar crush range ... but manlier? The cream has a mixture of coffee, lavender, virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice which probably gives it sugar crush vibes! Unfortunately the smell is where the positives seem to stop. I found the formula to be quite different from Prince, this seems to be a bit more thin and watery? I found myself using quite a bit to get an even layer of the cream before I could start shaving. When I did eventually begin shaving I didn't get a close enough shave leaving my face quite patchy ... and I actually did have to go over the areas quite a few times to get the shave I desired. I will say that once I had finished shaving my skin did feel nourished to the touch but actually I could feel that the skin was quite irritated, possibly because I was going over the areas that I couldn't shave properly. I was a little disappointed to say the least and so I kept trying, with different razors, by prepping the face ... but I just didn't get the same payoff. Unfortunately for me this is something that I don't see myself picking up again, however I will definitely be going back in to pick up another tub of Prince! I hope you guys found this post useful, let me know if you've had any experiences with 'Five O'Clock Whistle', how did you get on? Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE ELIZABETH ARDEN EIGHT HOUR CREAM

Happy Sunday Everyone! This week I wanted to tell you guys about a beauty product that has been highly raved amongst bloggers for such a long time! Now, I know I'm super late to the party but I've never really had a chance to pick one up before! A few weeks ago I really wan't feeling to great and with the change of weather my skin became quite dry, with dry skin comes dry lips! I always have a Burt's Bees on hand but I needed something a lot stronger, more like a treatment! And so I decided to pick up the Elizabeth Arden, Eight Hour Cream!

The only negative I have about the product is the smell ... I'm really not a fan. There's nothing really that I can relate it to and help describe it, it just smells really strong haha! Other than that I have nothing but amazing things to say about this beauty! A little goes a long way with and so I tend to use a small pea sized amount over my lips using a cotton bud to help layer the product on evenly. The cream doesn't sink in straight away so I prefer to use it as an overnight treatment if I really want to give my lips some TLC! Or ... I'll pop some on whilst I'm doing my face in the morning to give my lips a quick boost of hydration and then I'll just take it off before I leave the house. I know this stuff works ... It's worked on me a number of times but it's doesn't have an instant effect, for me personally it's about two to three uses before I can see a difference! And I think it works better as an overnight treatment unless you have time in the day to keep it on for a few hours. The Eight Hour Cream has pride of place on my beauty desk and I'm sure it'll have it's place for years to come! I hope you guys have enjoyed this post, let me know your thoughts if you've used the cream before, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE SECRET SCENT BOX - MARCH EDITION

Happy Sunday Everyone! I am so super excited for this weeks post, about a week ago a small box was put through my letter box and I was so happy when I opened it! I found 'Secret Scent Box' through twitter and I was instantly intrigued with them! 'Secret Scent Box' is a monthly subscription for fragrances! If you guys have been a reader ... or a primrose (I want that to be a thing haha) then you'll know I'm always on the hunt for a new scent. But if I'm honest I find the process of looking for a new scent quite mundane ... all of the options available can sometimes get a bit overwhelming and I tend to reach for the scents I've used before. I'm not adventurous at all really! But that's all about to change!

Each month you'll receive three 3ml spray bottles, with the three combined the box should last you an entire month! And with the box being only £15 a month it's really good value for money! You can even get 15% off your first box by using PRIM15. If you're like me and don't tend to venture out of your comfort zone I think this is such an amazing subscription! The box features both designer and brand name fragrances with at least one new designer or brand name scent each month! And with boxes available for both men and women the possibilities are endless! The best thing about it is that it fits right through your letterbox! So if you're like me and work through the week there's no worry about making sure someone is at home to accept delivery ... its fab!

For my first box I got three amazing scents, all beautifully packages in a textured black box! Inside there's a beautiful card to detail which months edition you're on and also three note cards that detail the scents featured in the box! I think the cards are perfect, especially when you need a scent for a certain time of day or occasion because they clearly explain the notes and even a little blurb about the scent! I'm gonna start with the "Ted Baker - M' scent, the card describes the scent as a fresh fragrance with a spicy blend of black pepper, amber, vetiver and musk! Oh my this stuff smells so nice! It smells manly ... obviously but you know what I mean haha! The musk in the top notes really gives it an edge but it still remains quite fresh and vibrant with the more 'green' notes of Coriander, Fir Resin and Guaiac Wood! Everyone has tried Paco Rabanne's - Million and I don't blame you it had quickly became a favourite of mine after I was gifted one for Christmas! Well they're back with an even better one, '1 Million Prive'! This has a much more intimate and warm feel and I can definitely see this becoming the evening fragrance of choice! Last but not least is 'Lacoste L.12.12 Noir' ... a weird name I know but this one I think is my favourite out of the box! I took this into work the other day and it smells amazing! Just like the card describes it smells like a warm summer evening! I think the reason this has become my favourite is the top note of watermelon! It smells so fruity and fresh but still has a 'sporty' edge, I'm not sure where that comes from in terms of the notes but I love it! With notes of Dark Chocolate and French Lavender I think this is going to be a scent for any time of the day! I can honestly say that I am so happy with the box and I would honestly recommend it, whether as a gift or a little treat for you ... do it! And don't forget that you can save yourself a cheeky 15% off of your first box with discount code PRIM15! I really hope you guys enjoyed this post and found it useful! I'm going to try and do a feature on the box each month so make sure you keep checking back! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

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THE LUSH LEICESTER EASTER EVENT

Happy Friday Everyone! I was invited to go to a Lush Event and I just had to tell you guys about it! I got a message via Instagram on Tuesday asking me to go and I said yes ... like literally in seconds! I mean of course I did ... wouldn't you? Haha! The event was set up to showcase some of the new bits that were launching for Easter! Now, you guys know I love Lush ... like a lot! There's always a haul going up every now and then and if there's one thing I love about Lush is when they release a specific collection! I was so happy that a lot of my favourites were back again but also super excited to see all of the new stuff that made their way into this years collection!

I actually got to take a plus one with me and I took my bestie T! She has actually just started a blog of her own, 'Beuatè D'amour'! I would love it if you guys would head over and check her out! She writes about all things beauty and is actually my very own skincare guru! T and I met up in town and we got there a little early and so we decided to head to Tiger and Paperchase! T wanted a few bits for her blog images and I swear Tiger have some of the most amazing bits and bobs for flatlays! We then decided to have a quick bite before the event, we went around a few places and somehow ended up in McDonalds! I've not had a McDonalds in ages ... it was beautiful! It was then time to head over to Lush for the event! There were a lot of people stood outside waiting and it wasn't long before we were invited in! We had a quick meet and greet with the lovely people in the store and we even got out very own lanyard ... which I will honestly treasure forever! We were then able to have a wander around the store and have a look at all the amazing bits from the new Easter collection!

Whilst we were all still grouped together we were told about all of the amazing activities that we would be able to take part in, one of which was an easter egg hunt ... the one that found the most eggs would win a prize! Any guesses at what me and T did first? Yep! We looked all around the store for the eggs! We did in fact find 5 which put us in joint place as winners! As a prize the lovely people at Lush gave us one of their gift boxes at the end of the night. As the event was limited to only a few people we had a lot more time looking at all of the amazing bits that had launched for the easter range! I think I'll start with the bits that have thankfully made a return to the range and this one is my favourite ... and I think a lot of other people love this one too! It's the Golden Egg! Although the glitter gets absolutely everywhere, the cocoa butter in this bath bomb melt leaves your skin feeling so nourished and moisturised! Another oldie is the Bunch of Carrots! These reusable bubble bars are packed with all sorts of oils! Simply run them under your tap and you will have all the bubbles you will ever need ... not to mention how cute they look! Speaking of cute lets move on to one of the new bits in the range ... Chick 'n' Mix! This bath bomb is actually a crazy 3 bath bombs in one! You have the outer shell which comes in two pieces and then inside the egg is a gorgeous little chick! For £6.95 I think this is amazing value for money! Sicilian Lemon seems to be the theme scent to the Easter range this year and the Which Came First bath bomb follows suit! Like the Chick 'n' Mix this bath bomb also has a little surprise! Once the outer shell fizzes away there's a little chick inside ... adorable! There's many more goodies in the range including soaps and a new lip scrub! Make sure you head over to a store or the website to see what treats you can get your hands on!

Once we had a good play around with some of the bath bombs and a few chit chats with the lovely people in store we were asked to head upstairs! There was a beautiful wooden table with a few mixing bowls and ingredients ... I actually went live on Instagram during this activity and a friend of mine thought we were baking, haha! I don't blame her it did look like that, but no we weren't going to be baking but making some of our very own lush products! I was so super excited! We started off my baking a Butterball bath bomb and then a Creamy Candy bubble bar before making our very own Cupcake face mask! I mean how many people can say they handmade their very own Lush goodies!? It's an experience that I'll remember forever! We then had a photo op, something that neither T or I would turn down easily haha! We took it on an polaroid camera with the help of one of the assistants in store, we got to take the polaroid home ... it's so cute! If you follow me on Instagram I'm sure you'll see it pop up some time soon! We then headed back downstairs to pay for the goodies that we had picked up and before we knew it ... it was the end of the night! With this being my first blogger event I was super nervous but I have to say the other bloggers there were so nice and friendly and since the event they have been so welcoming! I've been blogging for a few years but never had a chance to meet any other bloggers in Leicester ... I can happily say that the ones I have met so far are fabulous! Thank you again to Lush Leicester for having T and I, we honestly had such an amazing time and I'm sure I'll see some of you again on my next visit into the store! I hope you guys have enjoyed this post, I know it's one I'll look back on and smile! Hope you all have a great week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE FISH SOHO REVIEW

Happy Sunday Everyone! It's been a bit quiet on my blog over the last two weeks but I have a good explanation! It was my Birthday! ... On February 20th I turned 25! I had quite a bit going on over the last two weekends and so I didn't have the time to write anything up for you guys ... sorry! Anyway I'm back on it now and thought I would talk about some amazing goodies I was sent a while ago from the lovely people at Fish Soho! I was lucky enough to have three amazing products sent over and I've been using them ever since!

I have two products from their Platinum collection and one from their Super Fish collection! I'll start off with the Super Fish hairspray, Fish Sticks! Now Fish describe this collection as tough performing line with hardcore hold! And they are so right ... a little goes a long way! With regular hairsprays I tend to use quite a bit to get the hold that I need but with Fish Sticks I need two to three sprays max! One thing that I absolutely love about this product is that it gives you the hold that you need without giving your hair hay-like texture. We've all used a hairspray that makes our hair feel rough and strawy ... but with Fish Sticks I haven't had that issue at all! The other two products are from the Platinum collection, this range has all the benefits of the original collection but with a refined fragrance and a sophisticated edge! The Fish Foam is a mousse with a medium hold and a natural finish, I tend to use a handful and massage it into my roots to add a boost of volume and hold without leaving your feeling dry! Although the product has a fragrance it's in no way overpowering! Last but by no means least is the Plump Fish Thickening Shampoo! I've used this shampoo a couple of times and I have to say I'm quite impressed! A shampoo has to really wow me to have a massive impact on me and although this didn't completely blow me away, I can honestly say I would recommend you try it! The shampoo has hydrolysed wheat protein, date extract and caffeine to help give your hair extra volume and thickness! It lathered beautifully whilst I was massaging it into my scalp and as per the instructions on the back I left it to work it's magic for two minutes before rinsing ... Et voila! My hair was left feeling super clean and instantly thicker! I really hope you guys enjoyed this post! Thank you again for the lovely people at Fish Soho for getting in touch! Make sure you guys head over to 'Fish Soho' to have a look at the full range of products that they have available! And don't forget you can get a selection of products from Boots, Superdrug and many more retailers! I hope you guys have a lovely week and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE LUSH HAUL - VALENTINES EDITION

Happy Sunday Everyone! With Valentines Day just around the corner every single store on the high street is full of lots of lovely treats to buy your other half! I on the other hand have no one to buy for ... so I did what I do best! Buy some treats for myself! I went into Lush the other week for a new shaving cream and got super excited when I saw that their Valentine collection was on display! Strangely enough I didn't actually buy anything from the range last year, there just wasn't anything that called out at me. This year however ... Yes Gawd!

I picked up four bits from the range, the first being something that I did pick up last year and that's the Prince Charming Shower Cream. This stuff smells like sweet heaven! But just the right amount of sweet if that makes sense? I'm one of those that like Snow Fairy, but it can be a little intense for some people, if you like a sweet scent but prefer it to be slightly softer this is definitely something that I would recommend you pick up! The first Bath Bomb I popped into my basket was Cupid! This bath bomb has a super soft sweet undertone with rose, bergamot and violet leaf! The next one I picked up was the Lover Lamp Bath Bomb! This beauty is scented with Vanilla and Brazilian Orange Oil, it's also super good for you skin because it's packed with Cocoa Butter! The bomb will slowly fizz away in your bath water turning it into a milky colour, but the real magic happens when the little hearts break away and float through your bath! Finally I treated myself to the Rose Bombshell which is a rose scented Bath Bomb ... obviously haha! It has yellow rose petals, rose absolute and rose oil! Just like the Lover Lamp this bomb also has a magical surprise! As the outer shell fizzes away your bath is filled with a lovely lemon aroma and rose petals! Well I know what I'm doing this Valentines ... #RomanticEveningForOne! I hope you guys liked this post, I've missed doing Lush hauls so let me know if you like reading them! Have a lovely Valentines day and I'll see you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE SCENT | LADY GAGA - FAME

Happy Sunday Everyone! Today I thought I would do another post dedicated to one of my favourite scents! Lady Gaga, Fame is a scent that was first released back in 2012 and I had one of the smaller bottles once it was released! I remember the immense hype behind the scent ... the name, the advert, the bottle! If I'm right it's one of the first if not the only black liquid scent! Like everyone else I forgot about this scent and how amazing it was, but a few weeks ago when I was in Sainsbury's I spotted the bottle in the beauty aisles ... we all know what happened next! #StraightInMyBasket!

The crowning glory of this fragrance is definitely the packaging, to me the bottle seems to be inspired by an egg ... remember guys this is GaGa we're talking about here! And the cap is a claw, obviously! I can't tell how you good this looks on my desk with all my other bottle of fragrances. I know it sounds silly because the scent should make the lasting impression when buying a new fragrance but lets be honest, we all spend a few minutes admiring the bottle! Now with this being a scent targeted mainly for women this has a feminine scent for those of you that don't feel comfortable with men wearing a scent targeted for women, I get it. But at the end of the day a scent is a scent! And this guy wants to smell like Fame! #SassAttack! There are three main accords within the formula of the scent - Dark, Sensual and Light. Unlike other scents Fame doesn't utilise top or base notes, instead all notes within the scent work together to create a sweet symphony! The main notes of the fragrance are belladonna, incense, honey, saffron, apricot and tiger orchid ... which all sound so luxurious! I'm not very good at describing scents but I'll give it a try anyway! For me the fragrance is definitely an evening scent and is quite rich. There's definitely an essence of fruit in the mix but its quite dark ... told you I wasn't very good haha! I do think that if you're after a fun but sophisticated evening scent this may be one to keep on your radar! I hope you guys liked this post! See you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE CHAMPNEYS REVIEW - CLOUD 9 INDULGENT AND DETOX CANDLE

Happy Sunday Everyone! Candles have been all over my house recently, something about Winter just means candles, you get it right? I've been burning the candles I picked up from The Body Shop but there's not much left and so I was digging through my Christmas goodies to look for a Champneys Candle Set that I was given for Christmas!

I've never used a candle from Champneys before and so I'm quite excited to start burning them! I've tried a few hand creams and things but haven't really gone ham when going through the Champneys aisle in Boots! But that's why I love Christmas so much! You get things that you normally wouldn't pick up, I love it! The set comes with two beautiful candles in white jars with some cute quotes, I'm already thinking about what I can do with the jars once they've burnt through! Haha! The first of the candles has a teal font with the quote 'as Good as New' and the scent of the candle is called 'Detox'. Now I looked everywhere and I couldn't actually find a description of the scent, so I'm gonna have to wing it! I would describe the scent to have a herbal base but also spicy? I can imagine being in a spa and using a scrub with this scent ... it kind of smells gritty? I'm bad at describing scents! I do think however the scent in the jar is a bit overwhelming? But I feel like it would smell so nice once it's lit and it's in the air!? Haha! The second of the duo has a purple colour way with the quota as 'a Well Earned treat' and a treat it sure is! The scent Cloud 9 Indulgence is a lot softer, like a lotion almost but in candle form! It has a subtle floral note but isn't sweet in any way! And whereas Detox to me is more of a bathroom scent this one is going to take pride of place in my room! I hope you guys enjoyed this post! See you next Sunday for another dose of Prim!

THE FASHION DIARY #1

Happy Friday Everyone! In 'The Most Loved' I spoke briefly about wanting to do more outfit and fashion based posts this year! Over the last year I introduced The Food Diary and also The Inta-Diary ... which you'll be happy to know is making its way back over the blog this year! But to help me create a platform for some quick OOTD style posts I thought I would introduce The Fashion Diary! These posts will be short but sweet with only a few words and I'm hoping to have one every month! I thought #FashionFriday seems like a good fit and so these posts will be going up on the last Friday of every month! ... Enjoy!

Sunglasse - River Island | Top - ASOS | Bag - Dune | Jeans - Burton