Stand Up Against Street Harassment with L'Oréal Paris

L'Oréal Paris has always championed women's empowerment by encouraging generations of women to realise their self-worth, starting with the renowned 'Because You're Worth It' tagline. Street harassment is the #1 issue faced by women worldwide, with 80% having experienced sexual harassment in public spaces. It impacts women's daily life, robbing them of their sense of security and confidence. Because this type of violence goes against everything L'Oréal Paris stands for, the brand is committed to Stand Up Against Street Harassment globally. 

Together with international NGO partner, Right To Be, and their local charity partner the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, L'Oréal has joined forces to train everyone in the 5Ds methodology by Right To Be through training sessions in both public spaces and online at standup-uk.com. 

The Lush Naked Mascara has arrived

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A few months ago, Lush Cosmetics (finally) launched their much coveted naked mascara - a completely new innovation in cosmetics, 100% vegan and available in four shades. 

Beautifully formed, the Naked Mascara uses butters and waxes to create an iconic, solid product, which creates a lovely effect on the lashes and the planet. Retailing at £10.00 - I've been trying the mascaras for a few months now and I'm finally ready to share some thoughts. 

"If there is one makeup product we can’t do without - it's mascara. So it is right at the top of the list to create a more environmentally friendly way to enable us to use something we know and love. If you have used block mascara before, this will be easy. If you haven’t - it's a knack! So get the knack and make a difference!"

Helen Ambrosen - (Lush Co-Founder & Product Inventor)

4 New in haircare products you should try next

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When it comes to hair, I take as much care as possible. Gone are the days of picking up whatever was on offer, I prefer to invest a little more time and effort in what I'm using especially since suffering from post-partum hair loss after both pregnancies - my thick, voluminous hair isn't quite what it was.

I've been trying a few different products this year, some of them new to me, some new to us all as they were recently released; I'm only featuring three brands, and there are three products from just one brand within this post so let's dive in - we'll all be swishing our shiny, fabulous hair before we know it.

Arran Sense of Scotland Advent Calendar 2022

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The season of beauty advent calendars is upon us and each year just keeps getting bigger and better! When it comes to beauty advent calendars, I've been waiting patiently to see what different beauty brands would be bringing out this year and I'm excited to share Arran Sense of Scotland's Fragrance and Body Advent Calendar. 

I've really enjoyed using the brand over the years, After the Rain has always been a favourite fragrance of mine and this is my first time having one of the brand's advent calendars, shall we have a look inside?

The Temple Spa Advent Calendar 2022

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As October flies by, we're fast approaching the most wonderful time of year and I have another beauty advent calendar to show you and oh it's a good'un!

Featuring 24 doors full of Temple Spa favourites, new treats and award-winning creations, the Temple Spa Beauty Advent Calendar is inspired by our great discoveries and hidden joy. 

The calendar combines a beautiful peacock feather-flocked design entwined with blues, greens and golds I'm sure many of us associate with the skincare brand. The new design also means you'll be able to re-use it for storing beauty products, jewellery and more once you've opened all your drawers in December.

Be warned, there are spoilers ahead...

L'Occitane Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

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It's advent calendar season and I have one to show you from one of my favourite skincare brands, L'Occitane.

Every year I share one of L'Occitane's advent calendars and with three to choose from including their oh-so-beautiful reusable advent you're bound to find the one most suited to you.

I find advent calendars are a great way to discover a new brand and try their products before committing to something full size; So with hand creams, facial cleansers and soaps to their much-loved oils and perfumes, it's a fab treat to open each day in the lead up to Christmas.

Product with Purpose: Temple Spa Launch Latest Charity Campaign

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This October, Temple Spa are back for its annual charity campaign with its REPOSE Relaxing Night Cream. Over the past ten years they have raised over £1.5million for various charities and this October they will be supporting Age UK and Life Support with The Eden Farm Project, two brilliant charities that do vital good both here in the UK and away in Africa for their communities. 

For every REPOSE purchased in October, customers will get another one for free and £6 of every sale goes into the pot and will be donated to Age UK and Eden Farm - amazing right? 

Bathing in Poetry - Lush Cosmetics Latest Launch

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Since Lush Co-Founder, Mo Constantine invented the bath bomb over 30 years ago, Lush has always been about advocating wellbeing. I've experienced a number of their products and spa experiences over the years and it's where I go whenever I want to truly pamper myself or a friend.

“We believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, and filling the world with perfume”

Their latest launch sees Lush offering transformative experiences, away from endless scrolling with the launch of three new bath bombs as part of its Bathing in Poetry range. For the first time, they've been able to capture the mood and escapism meaning bath time just stepped up a gear.

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Five Happy Things // September '22

And just like that there's another new month and update - I feel as though this year is really flying by and I'm not at all ready. September lasted all of two minutes or at least that is how it felt but I'm so ready for October. It's my favourite month - full of change, cooler temperatures, beautiful colours and of course my darling little boy turns five! 

As much as September flew by it has been a great month so I've somehow managed to pull together five happy things, I had so many to choose from but I whittled it down. Let's have a nose...

The Sunday Times Style Beauty Advent // Latest in Beauty

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The season of beauty advent calendars is upon us and each year just keeps getting bigger and better! When it comes to beauty advent calendars, I've been waiting patiently to see what Latest in Beauty had in store for us and a few days ago I finally had a peek and oh boy is this one GOOD. 

For the first time ever, Latest in Beauty has created the Style Beauty Advent calendar alongside The Sunday Times Style and it is HUGE. Worth over a whopping £810, the advent calendar features an almost all full-sized lineup with twenty-five premium products and 21 full sizes- there are no samples and no fillers. 

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