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Out of all the eye creams I've used so far this has to have been my favourite. With the slight hint of tea and a lovely smooth texture this eye cream has done wonders and I a bit sad that I've used it all up. However, that's not to say that I'm not skeptical. I'm 22 years old and the need for an eye cream isn't huge but I'm always willing to try new things.




This eye cream is great on the hydration front. I occasionally get a small spot of dry skin under my eyes and this really helps to keep that at bay and keeps the skin around that area hydrated so the dryness doesn't spread. I've also noticed that I slightly speeds up the healing of the dry skin, most likely due to the hydrating effect this cream has.

It is a very smooth cream with a slight smell of tea (not going to complain about that, I love tea) and is really easy to apply. You don't need much, just a small dab on the tip of your finger, any more than that and I found it way too much - it would take forever to soak into the skin and it sometimes left my eyes feeling heavy. Using just the right amount however, leaves your eyes feeling refreshed, awake and you notice that your eyes instantly look invigorated and brighter.

On the renew side of things, I didn't really notice much. The few fine lines I do have can be hidden with makeup but I do think that the cream did help make them less visible over time. When I'm older I think I'll take more notice of this side of the cream but for now my main focus with the hydration.

The cream comes in a small 75ml pot and to be honest, though it's small, it lasts forever. I used mine morning and night and it lasted nearly 3months! It's not too pricey either, I know a lot of other eyes creams on the market can be over $70 but this one won't make a huge hole in your bank account.

I've actually really missed using this eye cream over the past few weeks and haven't really noticed any of the other creams I've been using have the same instant effect this one does. I'd definitely recommend it if you are needing instant hydration around your eyes or if you are on a budget because as I said before, it's not pricey and the cream is amazing.

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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Whenever I think of Vaseline I always think about that clear tub of jelly which my mum always has in the fridge. It's there incase someone has a skin irritation and needs some instant relief. So when I heard that Vaseline were doing a body lotion I was quite surprised and skeptical.



Healthy Radiance is an anti-ageing body lotion but can be used by anyone and I absolutely loved using it. It smells very creamy with the slightest tinge of berries and is lovely and soft on the skin. It's super hydrating which isn't surprising being a body lotion. It's also very soothing for areas where you have dry skin.

As it says on the bottle it's a 10 in 1 cream and the 10 benefits include: reduced wrinkles, even skin tone, firm feeling skin, hydrated skin, reduced dark marks, refined skin texture, more supple skin, soft and smooth skin, radiant skin, younger looking skin. Quite a lot of benefits in one small bottle of body lotion.

The only down side is the inclusion of Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA), sure it's great at aiding all those benefits that this lotion offers, but it can also increase skin sensitivity to the sun. For someone like me who is already super sensitive to sunlight and prone to burning it can make you a bit wary, but you should keep in mind that many cosmetic products now-a-days contain AHA.

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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There are plenty of eye creams out there which offer a range of solutions. The Clinique All About Eyes Serum is a roll-on de-puffing eye massage and it does the job pretty well.


I've always had a soft spot for Clinique products, probably because they were the first products that actually helped my skin instead of making it worse. I did like this eye serum but at the same time I found it slightly annoying.

It was great at doing its job of de-puffing the eye area and I quickly noticed that my eyes no longer looked tired and droopy. However, this was partly due to the eye serum having a glue effect. After applying the serum the eye area was sticky and sometimes took a little longer than I would have liked to dry - this can be annoying when you are running on a tight schedule in the mornings.



Once dried the serum was like a glue, it sets the puffy areas of your eyes into place and usually loosens off towards the end of the day. For the first day or so I found it strange but not uncomfortable but soon enough I took no notice.

For this reason I wasn't a particular fan, other eye serums and creams I have tried have never had this effect and are usually more like a moisturiser than a gluey preventative. For now I think I'll be staying away from this particular product but maybe, sometime in the future it may come in handy some more.

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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When purchasing a body lotion you really want something that nourishes your skin and leaves you feeling silky soft for at least a day. WOW by Romy did exactly that for me, my skin was so soft for just about 24hours! As a limited edition body lotion I was quite impressed however I did have some problems with the product which I'll talk about throughout this post.

Firstly, as I said before, it nourishes the skin and leaves you feeling silky smooth. It is slightly oily when on the skin but is quickly absorbed so you can get dressed very quickly after applying. I liked this as many other products I have used have been so oily my clothes have then stuck to my skin and gotten greasy - not a nice feeling. The lotion kept my skin hydrated for approximately a day which was great too as my skin does tend to dry out very quickly. 

The scent is nice - the mandarin and lime work so well together leaving you with a fruity scent that lingers lightly on the skin for about an hour. However, though I did like it I often found it very overpowering when applying it. What was a lovely fruity scent soon became very strong and acidic which led to me using very small amounts of the lotion at any time.

Now comes my real pain - the bottle. Why on earth they put a moisturiser in a bottle that you can't even squeeze is beyond me. I struggled so many times trying to get the lotion out, especially after I had it on my hands and fingers. The amount of times I nearly broke my nails from the bottle slipping around in my hands and the amount of times I dropped it on the floor are innumerable! It actually got to the point where I absolutely despised using the bottle, especially when it got towards the last of its use.

But, with all the bad things WOW by Romy Body Lotion did its purpose. It nourished and hydrated my skin for a very long time and that I am grateful for. The other aspects not so much. Maybe sometime in the future I'll try some more their products and hope they come in a much nicer and easier to use bottle!

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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This mascara excited me way too much. Not only was the brush huge and amazing but the actual product was great too. However, sadly this product will stay on the shelf in my bathroom but I'll explain the reason why later.

The brush for this mascara is amazing, it covers every single lash perfectly and with one flick you are just about ready to hit the town. With an adjustable handle you can literally get the brush into any corner lash no matter how small it is. Plus, the adjustable handle lets you choose the most comfortable position to hold the product. Say goodbye to applying mascara in the most awkward and uncomfortable positions!



For a mascara it did its job perfectly - heaps of volume and dark luscious lashes. It really helped to bring out the blue colour of my eyes against my fair skin. With one swish of the wand the mascara was applied and I was almost ready to go. I say almost because this is where my problems started to arise.

I'm not a fan of applying heaps of mascara at once and this product was an A grade student of doing exactly that. Due to the mascara being very watery (it did dry super quick) I found that I had to make sure not to blink for a few seconds otherwise the skin around my eyes was covered in black. However, once it was dry - which took literally a couple of seconds - it was fine. But then, after a few hours of wearing the products another problem arose.



I wear contacts so even the tiniest bit of dust is an instant irritation and can leave me tearing for ages. Not fun at all. I always try to use mascara's that I've heard aren't clumpy and don't have bits falling off the lashes during the day. This mascara ticked all the boxes but sadly clumps did tend to fall into my eyes and left me teary eyed, runny nose and blotchy faced all day. Not a look a like to wear.

However, don't let this deter you from using it. I'm a contacts wearer and this problem may only be for me. To be honest, I'm actually sad I can't use this product as it's so great at achieving effortless dark, curled lashes. If you're looking for a product that is easy to apply, gives you volume and luscious lashes then this is for you! But, if you wear contacts like me, maybe try something that doesn't clump as much.

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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I absolutely loved using these two products for many reasons. Not only because they actually helped my hair grow but because I still have no split ends. The first area was the reason for buying the products and the second is a lovely bonus.

The products are full of protein to help create a healthy environment on your head to promote good hair growth. 'Healthy environment' makes me wrinkle my nose, the wording does nothing for me, but I can promise that it works. My hair hardly ever got greasy, it was always healthy, bouncy and shiny. I never needed to use an other styling products after washing and drying my hair which I loved because I hate using copious amounts of things in my hair or on my face.

Along with this awesome new 'healthy environment' my hair miraculously started to grow much more quickly than normal. Sure, my hair usually grows extremely fast but this usually only starts to happen once it is below my shoulders in length. Plus, as I was still hating on my haircut from weeks before, the growth speed made me very happy.

However, there was one thing I did notice. Whenever I wash my hair a few strands of it falls out. This I can deal with but with using the Shampoo and Conditioner more of my hair seemed to be falling out. Now I'm not saying I was being left with bald spots but enough came out that I wondered why I didn't have any. I just assumed this was part of the creation of a 'healthy environment'. Getting rid of the old and making way for new, stronger strands of hair which I still have.

The other thing I loved about these products was the scent. Apple and lemon extracts. How awesome does that sound? Surprisingly the lemon isn't very overpowering and the scent only enhances once it comes into contact with water. Your hair is left smelling like a summer punch or some type of flower.

I really liked using these products which really helped to get my hair growing. So if you are in a desperate need for something to get your hair to a certain length, this is it! Plus, it was so nice to be able to see progress being made over the 1-2months using these products. Money well spent I'd say!

Until next time, Emily xoxo
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