Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
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Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
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What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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Pixi and Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse
April 9, 2017 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse

The other day it hit me that I’m 27 years old (27 and 1/2 to be exact), and although I know I’m still young, it’s kind of crept up on me and come out of nowhere! As I’m sure many of you will understand, at 18 I envisioned being that typical “real” adult by the time I got to the age I am now, and having everything planned out and under control. Obviously that is not the case, with the exception of one thing, and that’s looking after my skin.

I have been focusing more on a proper skincare routine for quite a few months now, and I am always on the look out for new skincare products that thoroughly clean my skin whilst keeping my skin in good condition for the future.

Now unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you will have heard about the collaboration between beauty brand Pixi and skincare queen Caroline Hirons. Known as the Double Cleanse, it claims to be the answer to perfect skin. I’m sure you are all aware, but for those at the back, the Double Cleanse has two separate section; a solid cleansing balm that you use first to remove makeup, and a cleansing cream to properly cleanse your skin and prep it for the rest of your skincare.

Pixi Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse

You may wonder what’s the point of two cleansers or even that you don’t have time to cleanse twice, well at least that’s what I thought. However, it is important to remove makeup first otherwise the ingredients in the second cleanser won’t be able to work their magic, and after using this for some time I’ve realised it takes minutes to double cleanse, very speedy!

On to the actual cleansers.

Both have zero fragrance, which I think is great if you are sensitive to overpowering scents. Personally, I like a bit of fragrance in my skincare but being scent free is certainly not something that puts me off a product.

The solid cleansing oil melts ridiculously well onto my skin, and it feels comfortable enough to put on my eyes to remove my mascara and eyeshadow without it messing up my eyesight. You can literally see it soaking up all the makeup while you massage it over your face. It washes off easily and doesn’t leave any oily residue unlike other excessively oily cleansers.

Pixi Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse cleansing oil

Pixi Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse cleansing oil blended

Next the cleansing cream. It has a lovely texture that glides onto the skin and is a joy to use. It seems to get absorbed by my face, which I hope means all those skin-loving ingredients are actually reaching the deep layers of the epidermis. It washes off easily, leaving my face clean and soft without drying it out.

Pixi Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse cleansing cream

Pixi Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse cleansing cream blended

Overall, I think this is a wonderful product, however I’m not 100% sure it’s for me. I have been using it every evening for nearly a month now to see its effectiveness, and in terms of cleaning my skin it’s fabulous but may be causing me to break out more than usual. Obviously I get hormonal spots, but usually they disappear after a week. Since using this I have continued to develop spots, particularly on my chin, but also on my cheeks where I never normally get them. It recommends using a coin size amount of each cleanser, and I even reduced this by half and still had breakouts.

I would still recommend giving this a try, as the concept and product itself have been thought out and well executed. It may be more suitable for people who have dry to normal skin, considering how my oily skin has reacted. Although everyone’s skin is different, and if you have had success with similar cleansing formulas you may be ok, so definitely go for it!

Do you double cleanse?

 

 

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  1. Luisa says

    April 15, 2017 at 9:38 am

    I’m dry skinned and I think this would be great for me, I think perhaps it’s too rich for your skin, what a Shane if it’s the cause of your breakouts, especially bc you like it

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      April 15, 2017 at 10:21 am

      I totally agree! I think it is a really nice product and it feels lovely so I’m going to give the rest to my mum as she has dry skin and don’t want it to go to waste. Unfortunately like you said I think it is just too rich for my skin, and since I stopped using it my breakouts have calmed down, but I would still recommend it to other people.

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  2. Chelsie says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Aw what a shame this didn’t work for you! I have dry skin and really want to try it. Lovely photography as well.
    C x
    http://Www.atartanrose.com

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      I’d definitely think about giving this a go then. In the end, after properly testing it, I had about half of each side left and then gave the rest to my mum (who has dry skin) and she really likes it. She says it does feel quite rich but that’s not a problem for her! xx

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  3. Ellie says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I am in the love the sound of this product! It’s been on my mind to try out for a while because I love the idea of it having the solid cleansing balm for removing makeup from the superficial layer of the skin and then a cream cleanser to do a deeper cleanse :). I do however worry it may cause me to break out more but I guess I’ll have to see what it’s like for myself and how well it suits my skin. Also, what beautiful photos – they look so pretty! :).

    Ellie Xx | http://www.make-it-up.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:33 pm

      I’d still give this a go, but start of with the smallest amount, especially of the oil. In the end I had about half of each side left and gave it to my mum (who has dry skin) and even she said she uses just a little as the oil spreads over the skin very well and it’s quite rich, but she loves it! xx

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  4. Gracie says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I HAVE got to get my hands on some of this and give it a try

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      April 16, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      It’s a really lovely cleanser and if it suits your skin then I honestly think you’d find it hard to change to any other cleanser! xx

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  5. Jenny says

    April 17, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    This sounds great and lovely photos, by the way! I struggle with skincare – I barely have a routine and I’m so NOT clued up with what I should be using! I get horrendous hormonal breakouts, which have been constant for the past month, so I’m so wary of creams at the moment. It’s such a struggle!

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      April 17, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Hey!
      I know exactly how you feel. My skin is very oily and I get a lot of spots on my chin, so I am very wary of using heavy creams. I have tried a lot of different cleansers and moisturisers etc, and the important thing to remember is if you suffer from breakouts, is not to go the other way and use products that strip your skin of the natural oils, so I don’t use things which have too much witch hazel or tea tree oil. My ultimate cleanser is the Rodial super acids x-treme glycolic cleanser. It’s not too harsh but makes me skin feel clean. It is quite pricey so I’d recommend the sister brand Nip+Fab and anything in the dragon’s blood or glycolic exfoliate range as they are supposed to be very good! hope that helps xx

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