L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection (Pixel Perfect) Review

                    

   

Hello there lovelies,

 As you may have concluded, this weeks post is a review post. 

It's 2013 and let me tell you, L'Oreal are on fire! With their skin care ranges, Right now. It all started with the 3 in 1 miracle water, which I totally swear by at the mo. If you would like to read more about the 3 in 1 miracle water, you can find it here…. http://oxhannah-g23ox.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/loreal-skin-perfection-3-in-1-miracle.html

So when I stumbled upon the skin perfection, pixel perfect daily moisturiser & the magic touch instant blur. I just couldn't stop myself. I had to give them a try, &  I must admit I haven't been disappointed. 

The Skin Perfection Pixel Perfect Range, has been specially developed, for younger skin. From ages  20-30.

Now the product benefits, on the Day Moisturiser, according to the packaging, claims to: "Help transform the appearance of skin quality. Pores should look virtually undetectable, evens skin tone & texture. Leaving skin feeling silky-soft. Moistures skin for up to 24 hours." 

I have been using this day moisturiser as part of my morning routine, for about a month now. And as soon as I started using it, people started complimenting me, on my complexion almost immediately. Which is just a winner in my book. 

I just wash my face, with my normal face wash, follow that up, with L'Oreal 3 in 1 miracle water, & then apply the moisturiser. I don't use to much, as I always find a little goes a long way. I apply the cream in a circular motion, always working up, as I don't want to pull my face down, as it's heading that way! What drew me, to these products most, was that I suffer from slight redness in the cheeks and some uneven texture. The cream itself, feels thick,  but after applying doesn't make your face feel like its coated with oil. & it has a lovely smell to it. I will defiantly re-buy the product. 

Moving on to the second product, I purchased from this range. The Magic Touch Instant Blur. The product claims to: "Enriched with Optical Blur Polymers the formula optically blurs the appearance of shine, pores and irregularities for a soft-focus finish." They recommend that you apply daily. Alone or after moisturiser. Targets pores, on nose, chin & areas that are prone to shine. It also say's it's an excellent base for make-up. I must confess, I don't use this product on a daily basis. I tend to use it as the latter. It works as a wonderful base coat, for foundation, or even if you just want, to go for a light look. And wanted to, use a little concealer and power. The tube isn't massive, so again, it's a case of less is more. I tend to apply it to cheeks, nose and chin. The texture of the cream is thick, but velvety smooth, once applied. I feel that it softens my skin texture, giving me a smoother finish overall. 

I would defiantly would recommend this Skin range, I know boots often have 3 for 2 on these ranges, and if you're looking for a new moisturiser I would defiantly recommend this one.  Also part of this range is the: Advanced correcting serum- which is next on the shopping list. Awaking eye cream & the 5 in 1 BB Cream.

Healthy Autumn Soup Recipe

Autumn Soup Recipe 

Hello guys,

Who remember's my last post about my autumn bucket list? 

well, I decided that it would be fun, to tick them off of my blog as I go. 

 One of the things you may or may not, know about me, is I like to cook & try out new low cal, recipes. As I'm trying eat healthier. And to keep an eye on the waste line. ;)

 This is a lovely filling soup recipe, great for light lunches or a quick tea if you prefer not to eat to much in the evening. This particular recipe, is for a carrot, coriander & red lentil soup. For this recipe you will need:

200g dried red lentils. (rinsed & dried.)

450g carrots chopped.

1 large onion diced.

1 vegetable stock cube.

1tsp ground coriander.

salt & peper.

1 stick of celery. (optional)

Ready in 40 minutes. Serves 4.

1) Place the onion, carrots, lentils, coriander & celery, into a large pot/pan. Add 1.1 litres of cold water & stir. 

Keep the pot/pan uncovered, and bring to the boil for 10 minutes.
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat and let it simmer for a further 25 minutes.

2) Remove the pot/pan from the heat and allow too cool.
Next, using a hand blender or food processor if you have one. Blitz until smooth. (This is a quite thick soup.) Season to you're taste, with salt & pepper, return the soup to the heat & server when pipping hot.
 Enjoy with a slice of bread of multi-grain crisp bread. 

This recipe can be frozen & re-heated at a later date, if you make any extra. 

                                

A thought for the weekend

It's the weekend! and a rather damp one at that. 

So I was doing, what I usually do, when I'm short on inspiration. Searching pinterest. . . . And I happened to come across this little gem, of a saying.

 Now that I'm older, this saying is something I defiantly strive for in my everyday life.

I know that everyone likes to have fun, meet new people and try new things. But I sometimes feel, that people can get fun & exciting confused with drama. It's easy to get caught up in it all. wasting a lot of energy, on who said what and when they said it. But if you're anything like me it can be such a drain on you're energy. When it  could be spent on doing something way more positive.   

However on the other hand, I feel people can often confuse the word calm, with boring. Because it's associated with playing it safe, & not taking risks. But I think that's not true at all. 

Choosing to have a calm and happy existence wherever, however possible, sounds like a truly amazing idea to me. I think choosing to be calm, and being able to distance yourself, from unnecessary  drama helps put other things, that happen in our day to day lives into perspective. So you can spend more time focusing on the 'good things' that are going on, instead of the negative.

And to be able to say I'm happy being this way, is the ultimate goal surely.  To me, being calm doesn't mean being boring. It means feeling comfortable and relaxed in my homemade environment. 

Autumn Bucket List

Well Howdy,

It's September already, the nights are drawing in. That can only mean one thing, autumn / fall, is already upon us. 

And frankly I couldn't be more excited. I think it's because, I feel that September always brings a fresh start. I know this is all down to the UK's education system. New school year, blah,blah. But non the less, September feels like a new start. 

Autumn is also my favourite season of the year. You can't beat the autumn sunshine on you're face. I even love the dull days. They seem to be full of rich colours & smells. Plus that means I get to break out my cool knitwear.

 That's right, I said 'cool knitwear & there's nothing you can do about it.' Comfy leggings, kick arse boots & cute bobble hats, complete with matching scarf & gloves. I couldn't ask for more.

So I thought I'd put together a little autumn bucket list, of things I should make time for this autumn. For when I have nothing to be getting on with.

Have long walks in the woods, through the leaves.

Create a mini autumn look book. (There's a lot of attractive leopard print about this season, this pleases me greatly!) 

Make S'mores with the ladies. 

Have a girlie trip to Starbucks to try out the autumn latte.

Start a good book. (Probably Dawn O'Porters latest!) 

Make an Apple pie & or Toffee Apples.

Autumn pamper day with the girls.

Make soup.

Make time for a movie day. 

Carve a pumpkin. 

Attend a fireworks display.