Empties #1

I have been saving the empty bottles and packaging over the past couple of months of the products I have used up and wanted to write a blog post where I did a brief description on what I thought of each product and whether or not I would repurchase them.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Night-time Face Tissue Mask #Blogmas2019

I love the Garnier Moisture Bomb Pomegranate Hydrating Face Sheet Mask so when I saw a night-time one I was interested, I had to check there was no lavender in it.

CLAIMS:

• Super hydrating tissue mask to help repair skin barrier and soothe tired skin before bed
• Enriched with deep sea water and hyaluronic acid
• Relaxing skin boosting treat
• Leaves your skin feeling soothed and hydrating
• Tissue mask infused with an ultra-light moisturising formula, enriched with deep sea water and natural origin hyaluronic acid
• Use before sleeping for a boost of hydration and instantly refreshed skin
• 1 mask = 1 week of hydrating active*. *Equivalence in average Glycerin concentration in 7 daily applications of Garnier Rose Water Day Cream
• Suitable for tired and sensitive skin
• Proven effectiveness: In just 15 minutes: skin is intensely hydrated, skin feels soothed. skin feels nourished
• By morning: skin appears refreshed, skin appears rested, skin complexion looks radiant
• Super hydrating
• Helps to repair skin barrier
• Soothes skin

GIVEAWAY: Christmas 2019 #Blogmas2019

It's the first blog post of Blogmas 2019 and it has to be a giveaway like I did last year so here goes.

WHAT'S IN THE GIVEAWAY:

• Maude & Noah Rose Gold Caramel Latte Candle: if you don't know this then here you go, I have a candle company called Maude & Noah, our best seller is the caramel latte so thought I would giveaway one.
• Montagne Jeunesse Soften Sock Masques & Soften Glove Masques: I am obsessed with these, I use them on a weekly bases.
• Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask: One of my favourite face masks, I feel like my skin is at it's best when I have used this mask.
• Barry M Base Coat, Top Coat & Nail Hardener (All In One): I have had multiple of these so thought you may as well have one.
• Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Pink Lemonade: I haven't got this myself but expect me to get one because it is just such a 'me' colour. Barry M was the first nail polish brand I ever owned.
• Barry M Nail Paint in Gold Carpet: I am going to be honest I got this as a free with purchase when I bought the nail polishes for this giveaway, it came with another one which I kept and decided to give the winner one.
• Barry M Wet Set Quick Dry Topcoat: I have got this myself and like it.

1st Birthday of The Blog Of Alicia Maude + GIVEAWAY

Happy Birthday to The Blog Of Alicia Maude.

I have setup YouTube channels and blogs prior to this one and never felt it was right for me so to be able to say my blog is a year old is different.
To celebrate my 1st anniversary or 1st birthday I have decided that I needed to make a few changes.
My upload schedule will be changing so my 1st year I uploaded every Saturday and did Blogmas, from now on I will be uploading on Wednesday and Friday as well as Blogmas, still uploading at 10am.

I have also decided to do a giveaway on my Instagram page to celebrate my 1st anniversary so if you are interested then check it out for the chance to win the following:

• Face Compact Book By Sam & Nic Chapman 
• What If?
• Fame
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash 75ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream 50ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub 50ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Hand Food 50ml
• Grounded Body Scrub Coffee Scrub in Peppermint
• Montagne Jeunesse Soften Sock Masques
• Montagne Jeunesse Soften Glove Masques
• Montagne Jeunesse Blueberry Blast Mud Masque
• Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin DIY Powder-To-Clay Mask
• Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Hair Mask
• Yes To Blueberry Cleansing Facial Wipes
• Nails Inc Blossom Nail Lacquer in Columbia Road
• Maude & Noah Caramel Latte Candle in Rose Gold

RULES:

• Follow me on Instagram @theblogofaliciamaude
• Like the photo above that is on Instagram
• Giveaway opened: Monday 25th March 2019 at 9am (UK time)
• Giveaway closes: Sunday 5th May 2019 at 9am (UK time)
• Winner will be chosen at random using an app and announced on my Insta-story at 10am.

Daily Evening Skincare Routine 2018 #Blogmas2018

Here is my evening skincare routine and I know people will think I am wrong but this works for me.

Cleanse: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water
I tried various micellar waters and felt they dried my skin out so when I found an oil based one that is for dry and sensitive skin I had to try it and I love it, I use large cotton pads to use this product with.

Exfoliate: Lush Movis Soap
I run this bar of scrub under the tap and then directly scrub my face and rinse off with warm water.

Lip Scrub: Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
I don't like mint but I like this lip scrub, I apply to my lips and move my finger in a circular motion then I have to admit I like the scrub off, it's delicious.

Lip Balm: Blistex MedPlus
This lip balm is quite thick but I use it at night because it smells disgusting.

Eyes: Polaar Icy Magic Instant Eye Contour Energiser
I want to plump my eyes up a little and get rid of the under eye creases.

Toner: Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic
If you read my Daily Morning Skincare Routine you would have seen I use the spray version of this in the morning, I like to use a cotton pad soaked in this and gently patted onto my skin.

Serum: The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
I started using this serum end-November because I have noticed that I have fine lines on my forehead and I hate them so looked into The Ordinary and this claims to help reduce fine lines, I am writing a blog post on it which will be out in the new year.

Serum: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
I have been using this serum for about three months on and off and my skin has been glowing since using it but I notice when I miss it, I need to use it every day to see the glow, if I skip it that day my skin is dull. I put one dropper into my hand and then gently tap it into my skin and let it sink in.

Moisturiser: Astral Face & Body Moisturiser
I put a thick layer of this moisturiser onto my face massaging it into my face in circular motions.

GIFT IDEA: Leaving & Congratulations (Halle's Gift) #Blogmas2018

I have worked with Halle since March 2018 and it that space of time I have cry laughter a lot and had some deep conversations so when I found out she was leaving I was upset but I know it's the right thing for her to do so I put together a gift of things that remind me of her plus some other bits.

GIVEAWAY: Christmas 2018 #Blogmas2018

To kick off Blogmas I have put together a Christmas giveaway, giving away a few of my favourite products plus a few interesting products that I am testing out myself (you get new versions).

WHAT'S IN THE GIVEAWAY: