I think I've found a potential favourite brand, and I've only tried three products.

You might have noticed in pictures or vlogs, my lips are always incredibly dry. I'r tried a million lip balms, one minute they seem to work and then a few days later and they are back to their horrible old self. 

But I've found the perfect solution and you wouldn't believe how much it cost! Sephora's own branded products have done nothing but please me since the moment I tried them. I purchased these items in Rome when I went for a short visit, and they are fast becoming favourites. 

The first is of course, the lip balm. It's a clear stick that smells really nice and feels nourishing. It's helped my lips much better than any other products and it seems to have helped them in the long term too, preventing dry lips even when I don't use it. The best bit, it cost me 4 euros!! I can't recommend this enough.


The next product is another dry skin related problem. This time for my hands, I tend to have a problem with picking a good moisturiser that isn't too greasy. I'll admit, my first use of this I thought I'd picked another bad one. Turns out I squirted too much on my hands and when using a smaller amount, it has again prevented the dry skin and instantly moisturisers my hands. It's a nice little size for your handbag too- always a bonus. I can't remember the exact price, but I'm sure it's around the 6 euro mark. Another great bargain! 

The last product is the one I was originally looking for. I've heard so many good things about the red shade lip stains from Sephora, so I wanted to try one for myself. This one is in the shade 03 and is easy to wear. It looks a bit like a gloss but it dries matte, the only problem I've found is that it takes a while before it stops smudging. So I'd advise to put it on early, especially before you eat or anything likewise. Regardless, I still like it and I'm excited to use it more. 

If only there was a Sephora near me! 

Emma :) 
I always have high hopes for products with good reviews but I can't say either these products fufilled them. I'd seen a lot of rave about the JorgObé Peel Off Mask and I know Burt's Bees is a popular brand for their lip care but I hadn't tried their Almond & Milk hand cream.


First of all the products packaging are both to the standards I would expect, by saying that I mean that they both look nice. 


The mask is supposedly supposed to diminish pores and minimize blackheads. I can assure you that it did neither, in fact I've never been conscious of blackheads but this has made them noticeably worse! 

As you can see, it's a fairly thick black and is quite hard to spread. You also have to allow it to set for half an hour- much longer than most face masks. 

The second product smells lovely, very sweet and feels smooth on the skin. It's the usual creamy colour and its pot makes it good to pop in your handbag. I find it a little bit of a waste though as most of the product will probably stick to the bottom. 



As you can see it on my hand, it looks like your average cream. The consistency of it though is terrible, it makes my hands so greasy that I feel like I need to wash them straight after using it. I've never been a great fan of Burt's bees but I thought with it being a different product I might like it. I was definitely wrong! 

Now I'm still on the search for a great blackhead remover (I've been reading up on baking soda) and back to my old hand cream. 

Emma :)