FIRST IMPRESSIONS: patchology FlashMasque Hydrate 5 Minute Sheet Mask

I love face masks as you may know when reading my blog.

CLAIMS:

• A super-quick, SOS treatment for dry and dehydrated complexions
• Only takes five minutes to refresh and revive parched complexions, 
• Hyaluronic acid to help improve skin elasticity and retaining moisture levels
• Vitamin B5 to soften, smooth and moisturise and finally, betaine to help skin retain moisture levels for superior and long-lasting hydration. 
• Perfect for long-haul flights or pre-party, simply leave this sheet mask on cleansed skin for five minutes and watch your skin recover lost lustre. 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revlon ColorStay™ Foundation For Normal/Dry Skin

I haven't really tried a lot of Revlon products except their nail bits so thought I would try out a foundation and when they have a foundation specifically for dry skin I thought it would be perfect.

CLAIMS:

• Longwear foundation stays flawless all-day, up to 24 hours
• Smooth, perfect looking skin lasts all day without drying or caking
• Medium buildable coverage with a natural finish
• Contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin over time
• SPF 20

UNBOXING: Birchbox UK March 2020

The third box of 2020 is to celebrate International Women's Day.

The Box

The box is cute, there is white shredded paper to protect the products and I will reuse this for presents I give out. There is also the information page as well as a discount sheet.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask

I have wanted to try this award winning face mask for a while now, it was all over Instagram when it first came out with amazing reviews. It was the best face mask on Nylon Korea's Beauty Hit List 2018, best face mask for Women's Health Beauty Awards 2018. Did you know that one of these face masks sells every three minutes and once had an 8,000 person waitlist when they sold out, it sold out seven times between Sephora and Glow Recipes site.

CLAIMS:

• Luxuriously bouncy
• Breathable 
• Smoothe and perfects skin overnight
• Radiance boosting 
• Soothes
• Pore refining
• Gently exfoliates and clarify
• Suitable for dry skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, oily/combination skin and vegans
• Free of parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic dyes
• NOTE FROM THE WEBSITE: Since our Watermelon Mask is made with real watermelon, you may find real fruit chunks in the formula

February 2020 Favourites & Dislikes

This is my first favourites blog post of the year and I sad to say that it is also a dislike blog post.

GIFT IDEA: New Baby (For Talia & Ben's Baby Boy)

Before I start I want to just say that I didn't pay for this gift by myself so at work when somebody leaves or goes on maternity leave we put money together to get a gift, I decided I will message everyone about the gift now this gift idea was something I wanted to do but it was actually one of the bosses Chris who mentioned doing a hamper so here it is.

I found this grey toned basket and thought it was cute, what I have heard of Talia and Ben's place it is very grey themed.

I decided to get some toiletries that I have seen my parents used on me and my siblings when we were younger:

• Pampers Nappies - size 1
• Pampers Nappies - size 2
• Pampers Change Mats
• Johnson's Gentle All Over WIpes
• Johnson's Cottontouch Wipes
• Pampers Sensitive Wipes
• Johnson's Baby Powder
• Johnson's Baby Shampoo 
• Johnson's Baby Oil
• Johnson's Baby Lotion
• Johnson's Baby Bath
• Sudocrem
• Dentinox Cradle Cap
• Tommee Tippee Brush And Comb Set

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Vitamasques Lip Mask - Plump And Repair

I got this lip mask in my latest Birchbox and thought now was the perfect time to use this as my lips are suffering.

CLAIMS:

• Improves elasticity
• Adds moisture
• Repairs and soothes dry skin
• Subtly plumps for noticeably softer lips in just 15 minutes

REVIEW: H&M Nail Colour Remover Cream

I saw this and was intrigued with it, I have never used a nail polish remover cream so had to get it and give it a try.

CLAIMS:

• A gentle nail polish remover in cream form that effectively removes nail polish and keeps the cuticles soft. 
• With a soft fragrance, it comes in practical packaging that is perfect for your handbag or to take on your travels. 
• Contains vegetable oils and Vitamin E. 32 ml. 

REVIEW: Ciaté Status Grow Nail Grow

I am obsessed with doing my nails and saw this and thought I would try it out to see if it works.

CLAIMS:

• This daily treatment is packed with a mulitvitamin keratin activator to boost growth and strengthen your mani
• Use the clever nail length tracker on the bottle cap to track your progress

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: INC.redible® Flower Power Hydrating Sheet Mask

I got this face mask in my Birchbox UK, November 2019. I feel like I haven't done a first impressions on a face mask in ages, my last face mask blog post was FIRST IMPRESSIONS: H&M Hydrogel Clean Sheet Moisturising Sheet Mask which was published on 3rd January 2020 but actually tried it on Tuesday 24th December 2019.

CLAIMS:

• Packed with hydrating goodness
• Help restore your skin to its glory
• Hydrates and nourishes dry and dehydrated skin
• Enriched with botanical flower extracts and vitamin E to help provide antioxidant protection, intense hydration and plumps, smooths and refreshed skin

UNBOXING: Birchbox UK February 2020

Second box for the year and it's From Birchbox With Love X. This month we are treated to an extra product so normally we should have five products but this month we have six.

The Box

I love the box, it is a gorgeous pattern, I opened it and just saw pink and red, there is shredded tissue paper inside which I put into a zip lock bag and reuse with other gifts.

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.

FOTD & OOTD: Maine's Leavers Night Out

I work with an amazing woman called Maine who has really made me feel welcomed and part of the team since I started, we have had some good chats, been to Hull Fair together and danced at the Christmas party so to hear that Maine was leaving was sad, I know it is what she wants, she can progress in her new job and it's a job where she is going to work with friends of ours so we decided to go to her hometown of Hull on a night out.