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30.10.16

Honey as a natural makeup remover



Hi everyone,

When my mum told me a few weeks ago that she had been using honey as a natural makeup remover, I have to admit I was a bit sceptical. My mum said she had been watching Liz Earle on This Morning who was discussing the benefits of using natural products as part of your skincare routine and had decided to give it a try. Thinking about it, I had noticed that my mum’s skin had been looking smoother, softer and more glowing but I still wasn’t sure if using honey was the answer so I thought I would to test it for myself.


Honey is meant to be a natural antiseptic which would be great for helping with breakouts as well as being full of antioxidants to slow down aging. I had also heard that it can be really moisturising and opens up the pores to help unclog and clear them out. The honey should come from one beehive rather than being a blend which can be a little more expensive but I paid £4 for this 340g pot which is way cheaper than a lot of the makeup removers and cleansers I often use. The label should tell you where the honey has come from and will specify if it is a blend.

One thing that I immediately thought when I came to use honey as a makeup remover was how sticky it must be. I was dreading have this gloopy, sticky mask all over my face and was worried that it wouldn’t come off very easily. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that when I mix it with a little water it isn’t half as bad as I thought it would be. I gently rub it into my skin and then wash off with a face cloth and warm water. Using the honey alone, the majority of my makeup comes off with ease and I was surprised by just how much of it had dissolved away. I don’t tend to rub the honey into my eyes as I found out the hard way that this can sting like mad so I use an eye makeup remover to get rid of any mascara and eyeliner left. However, there’s no need to use anything else on the rest of my face.

I have been using honey to remove my makeup for about three weeks now and I do think it has helped the condition of my skin. Most notably, the redness I had around spots that were just healing reduced really quickly and I found that any little marks or scars seemed to tone down. Any small whiteheads or blackheads that I have also appear to have reduced and my skin feels a lot softer and has more of a natural glow to it.

Are there any cons I hear you ask? Well it still feels a bit odd to rub honey on my face and I actually really don’t like the smell, although I know this won’t be an issue for everyone. However, other than that I only have positive things to say and can see myself continuing with my honey makeup remover. I feel that I’m doing my skin some good and I know I’m not putting any harsh chemicals on it which is a huge bonus for me after the skin problems I have had recently.

What do you think of using honey as a natural makeup remover or cleanser? Have you tried anything like this before?

Thanks for reading,

Hannah xx

23.10.16

Autumn Wish List

Autumn Wish List








Hi everyone,

Autumn is here and I am thoroughly enjoying digging out all my cosy autumn and winter clothes and of course adding a few new bits and bobs to my wardrobe. I can’t buy everything though and I’m meant to be saving for Christmas, so I have built up quite the wish list over the last few weeks. Having said that, I do have a confession to make as the metallic shoes are currently winging their way to me as I couldn’t resist one more cheeky purchase!

I’m loving rich colours at the moment such as the burgundy shade you can see in the metallic top and the royal green in the lace dress. I just think they are perfect for this time of year and also have a sophisticated and glamourous feel to them. Leopard print is also a staple for me (although preferably in small amounts!) and I’m always pleased to see it coming back around. Combine this with those darker autumnal shades as featured in this gorgeous clutch bag from River Island and you will always have a winner with me.

What are you favourite looks for autumn and winter? Have you treated yourself to anything new for this season?

On a side note, I am currently working on a few changes to my blog and giving it a bit of a makeover! Hopefully soon it should be updated with a new and improved look so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks. I can’t wait to share it all with everyone :)

Thanks for reading and hope you’ve had a great weekend.

Hannah xx

10.10.16

Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama Review



Hi everyone,

I am always on the lookout for a new high street mascara as I have yet to find one that I like as much as some of the more expensive ones that I have used like Lancôme Hypnôse Drama and Benefit Roller Lash. The Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama mascara caught my eye a few weeks ago when there was a buy one get on half price offer on the brand (I believe this offer is still on at Superdrug). I hadn’t heard anything much about it before or read any reviews so I bought it on a bit of a whim to try out.


Maybelline claim that this mascara will plump and volumise the lashes as well as keep them in place with the styling wax which is included in the formula. Now for me, I have found this mascara to be more lengthening than volumising. The bristles on the wand are fairly spaced apart which separates the lashes and makes them appear longer but also thinner in my opinion. The curved shape of the brush does help provide lift and a decent curl to help your eyes look more awake but for me I would prefer a little more added volume as well. To get the look I wanted, I have applied about four coats which you can see in the photo above.

I found the formula to be quite wet but it does seem to dry quickly and I didn’t have any issues with it smudging throughout the day. I have been using it for a couple of weeks now and it has dried up a little so hopefully it will continue to get easier to work with. I always pick up the darkest shade, which in this case is ‘very black’, and I was pleased that it was very dark and gave my lashes a fab coat of intense colour.

I don’t think I would rush out to repurchase this mascara but if I saw it on offer again I would pick it up. For me, I have found it to be a decent high street mascara and good for the price (£7.99) but it hasn’t blown me away.

Have you tried the Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara? What did you think of it?

Thanks for reading,

Hannah xx
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