Skip to content
Luke Sam Sowden
Skip to content
  • About Me
  • Lifestyle
  • Health & Beauty
  • Videos
  • Policies
  • Work With Me
Oh The Glamour Of Youth! | GlamGlow YouthPotion™ Rejuvenating Peptide Serum Celebrating With A Nice Bar Of Chocolate | La Chocolatrice Fifth Anniversary Chocolate Bar Range The Natural Side Of Siberia | Natura Siberica Northern Soap Visiting A French Spa To Get Hydrated Skin | Avène Hydrance Boost Serum I’m Getting Away To A Cosy Cottage This Autumn | Yankee Candle Cottage Getaway Collection Confessions of a Blind Guy | God, That Sun Is Bright It’s Day One Of Balanced & Moisturised Skin | By Beauty Bay Day One Moisturiser With Ginseng And Squalane Feeding My Hair Some Pineapple To Make It Glow | Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Pineapple & Amla Range | Gifted Tea Tastes Terrific | Patisserie Valerie Manchester Afternoon Tea For Two

Oh The Glamour Of Youth! | GlamGlow YouthPotion™ Rejuvenating Peptide Serum

I absolutely love using GlamGlow products, as they always make me feel a little bit bougie whenever I use one...

Celebrating With A Nice Bar Of Chocolate | La Chocolatrice Fifth Anniversary Chocolate Bar Range

I absolutely love treating myself to a nice Bar of Chocolate at the end of a long day, especially if...

The Natural Side Of Siberia | Natura Siberica Northern Soap

I’m always trying to add more natural Skincare into my Skincare routine. That’s why when the guys over at Natura...

Visiting A French Spa To Get Hydrated Skin | Avène Hydrance Boost Serum

I absolutely love using the Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray, especially when i’m in the middle of an Eczema Flare-Up,...

I’m Getting Away To A Cosy Cottage This Autumn | Yankee Candle Cottage Getaway Collection

Yankee Candle have recently released their Cottage Getaway collection, which includes Afternoon Scrapbooking, Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl, and Woodland Weekend Memories,...

Confessions of a Blind Guy | God, That Sun Is Bright

For those of you that don’t live in the United Kingdom,, the Sun has suddenly decided to grant us with...

It’s Day One Of Balanced & Moisturised Skin | By Beauty Bay Day One Moisturiser With Ginseng And Squalane

With my Skin going completely haywire lately i’m having to use two totally different Skincare Routines, one for whenever my...

Feeding My Hair Some Pineapple To Make It Glow | Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Pineapple & Amla Range | Gifted

With all of the recent cold and miserable Weather that we’ve been having, i’ve noticed that my Hair has become...

Tea Tastes Terrific | Patisserie Valerie Manchester Afternoon Tea For Two

A couple of weeks ago, both me and Jamie went for Afternoon Tea For Two at Patisserie Valerie Manchester, and...

In The Light Of Dawn, I spread My Wings Wide. | Lush Dia De Muertos 2026 Range

A medium circular swatch of some thick, glossy semi-translucent bright orange Shower Gel that has some pieces of Gold Lustre running through it, on a dark brown background.

One of the Lush Co-Create ranges that I always look forward to seeing definitely has to be their Dia De Muuertos range, as I adore learning all about the different Customs, Stories and Traditions that people use to celebrate their……

Continue reading…

I Keep Putting My Foot In My Big Beard | Bigfoot Grooming Lemongrass Beard Oil & Beard Butter

A tall cylindrical Black Glass Bottle with a matte Black Plastic lid and a black label that has Bigfoot Grooming written in bright green writing, Lemongrass Beard Oil written in bright white writing, a picture of a bearded man with some styled hair wearing a pair of green sunglasses, and a bright green stripe on it, on a white background.

It’s just my luck that all of my Beard Oil and Beard Butter happens to run out at the same time that the place that I usually buy my Beard Care from goes on Holiday, meaning that I need to……

Continue reading…

Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Autumn 2026 Collection

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver metal lid and a black label that has Maple Apple Chai loose Leaf Tea, Black Tea, Chai meets sweet Maple and crunchy Apple written in bright white writing and some pictures of some bright orange apples, some flowers, some paisley shapes and some small bright orange leaves on it, on a white background.

One of my favourite things to do during Autumn definitely has to be to curl up underneath a Blanket with one of the Dogs and listen to my Book with a nice Mug of piping hot Tea. That’s why when……

Continue reading…

I Know That Things Can Only Get Better | Lush Bathe To Feel Better 2026 Range

A medium bright turquoise and yellow layered rounded hexagonal shaped Bath Bomb that has a wavy pattern all over it and Bathe To Feel Better engraved around the edge of it, on an olive green background.

Whenever i’m not feeling my greatest, one of my favourite things to do definitely has to be to take a nice, long Bath and just shut the rest of the World out and relax. That’s why when I had heard……

Continue reading…

The Mother Of Soothed & Repaired skin | BioGaia Aldermis Baby Ointment | Gifted

A short slightly tapered light blue plastic tube with a bright white Plastic lid that has BioGaia written in dark blue writing and a picture of a bright yellow baby on it next to a small bright yellow Flying baby shaped plushie with some bright yellow Arms, some bright yellow legs and a bright yellow cape that has BioGaia written in bold black writing on it on top of a piece of bright teal green fabric that has some abstract bright red stylised letters all over it, on a light wooden table.

I’ve unfortunately suffered with Patches of Eczema underneath my Eyes for years now, but recently i’ve started to notice little Patches of it appearing on my Hands, Neck and underneath my Beard too, which means that i’ve been on the……

Continue reading…

The Beauty Of Ginseng-Infused Skincare | Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Range

A short cylindrical light pink plastic tub with a matte bright white plastic lid that has Beauty Of Joseon Revive Under Eye Patch Ginseng + Retinal written in bold black writing on it, on a gradient light grey and beige background.

After trying and loving all of the Beauty Of Joseon SPF range, including the Mugwort + Camellia Matte Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++, the Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++, and the Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+……

Continue reading…

I Wanna Comfort You. You Put The Weight On Me | Lush The Comforter Shower Gel

A medium circular swatch of some thick, glossy bright Magenta shower gel, on a dark plum background.

Even though i’m a massive Lush addict, there’s a few scents that’s taken me quite a long while to love, including Cocktail, Love, Snow Fairy, and Turmeric Latte. Unfortunately though, even though it’s quite a lot of people’s favourite scent,……

Continue reading…

The Last Glow Of Summer Means That Autumn Has Finally Arrived | Yankee Candle Glowing Moments Collection

A tall cylindrical glass Jar full of some pale Grey Wax with a bright white label that has Yankee Candle written in bold black writing, Crackling Embers written in bold black writing, and a picture of some burning kindling and some bright red, orange and yellow glowing embers on it, on a black background.

Yankee Candle have recently released their Glowing Moments collection, which includes Crackling Embers, Snow Kissed Pine, and Woodland Spice, and being the Candle addict that I am, as soon as I had heard that they had been released, I obviously……

Continue reading…

My Body Smells Anything But Basic! | The Body Shop Vanilla Range

A short cylindrical Silver Metal Tin with a silver metal lid and a dark Green label that has The Body Shop Vanilla Body Butter written in bright white writing, some pictures of some small creamy white Vanilla Flowers, and some pictures of some dark Brown Vanilla Pods on it, on a white background.

When The Body Shop relaunched themselves, one of the main things that I thought was really cool was that as well as them releasing some new scents like Ajwa Date & Honey, Velvet Fig & Pistachio, and White Tea &……

Continue reading…

Ring Around The Rosie, Pocket Full Of Posies | Lush Halloween 2026 range

A large dark purple plague doctor’s head shaped bath bomb that has a dark grey-blue wide-brimmed hat, a cowl hood, and a bright gold mask engraved on it, on a pale brown background.

I’m not really a massive fam of when the Nights start to get darker earlier, but when they do I know that one of my favourite times of the year, especially when it comes to Lush, Halloween, is just around……

Continue reading…

Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company x Moomin Collection

A tall cylindrical bright blue metal tin with a bright red scalloped cone Roof shaped metal lid that has some vertical bright blue panels, some bright white framed windows, some bright white Moomin characters, and a bright white door sign with a bright red boarder that has Bird & Blend Tea Company Moominhouse Cosy Comforts written in dark blue writing, and Black Tea Loose Leaf Tea, make your Home as cosy as the Moominhouse with the sweet scent of freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

I’ve been absolutely loving that everywhere seems to be doing some kind of Moomin collab lately, as I think that it’s about time that more people discover the magical and wonderfulness of The Moomins, especially how LGBTQ+ friendly they are.……

Continue reading…

Black Cat, Nine Lives, Short Days, Long Nights | Lush Halloween Fresh 2026 Range

A small matte black stylised Lucky Cat shaped block of Facial Gummy Wash that has some large carved eyes, some pointed ears, a smiling mouth, and a curved tail along it’s side, on a dark grey background.

One of the things that I love about Lush, especially when it comes to their Face Masks, Haircare, and Skincare, definitely has to be that they’re always using some really cool and quirky formulations as well as the freshest ingredients……

Continue reading…

It’s All About The Tone That You Project | Box Menswear Shade #1 Tonal Briefs

A tall bearded man with his hands on his outer thighs wearing a pair of light beige briefs with a black waistband that has Box Menswear written in bright white writing on it stood against a white wooden door.

It’s no secret that I absolutely love anything from Box Menswear that’s either made out of Nylon or features a Contoured Pouch in some way, shape or form. That’s why when I saw that they had released a Tonal Shade……

Continue reading…

All The Leaves Are Brown, And The Sky Is Grey | Lush Autumn Gourmand 2026 Range

A small bright green hawthorn leaf shaped bath bomb next to a small golden yellow Maple Leaf shaped bath bomb, and a small bright orange Oak Leaf shaped bath bomb inside a long and thin bright purple cardboard box that has a bright green, pink, orange and yellow Autumn Leaves pattern all over it and Lush Autumn Leaves written in bright white writing on it, on a light brown background.

Even though i’m not a massive fan of the days getting shorter and the nights getting darker earlier, Autumn definitely has to be one of my favourite times of the year, as I just adore the sounds of Leaves crunching……

Continue reading…

London Calling To The Faraway Towns | Lush Double Decker Bus Bath Bomb

Several medium rectangular bright red Double Decker bus shaped bath bombs that have a bright yellow panel that has London written in bright yellow writing on it surrounded by some dark red bath bomb dust inside a light wooden tray next to a round black cardboard sign that has Oxford Street Exclusive and Double Decker Bus Bath Bomb written in bold black writing inside a bright white rectangle on it, on a white background.

Even though I don’t visit London as often as I should, one of the things that I love doing when i’m there is jumping on an iconic London Double Decker Bus and exploring all of the Landmarks that London has……

Continue reading…

Soaking Up Yorkshire’s Culture Like A Big Sponge | The Yorkshire Soap Company Soap Sponge Range

A large creamy lilac circular Sponge that has some grooves and ridges all over it and some clear soap engraved on it with a circular pale lilac label that has The Yorkshire Soap Company Cherry Noir Soap Sponge written in dark lilac writing and a picture of a dark lilac crown on it wrapped in some clear plastic, on a white background.

Even though I know they’re a little bit controversial, I love that everywhere seems to be releasing some kind of Soap Sponge lately, as with them usually having a softer and a rougher side, I don’t have to worry about……

Continue reading…

123›»
Copyright Luke Sam Sowden 2026
YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
Powered by Tempera & WordPress.