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Outfit Of The Day | Looking Smart During Spring with Republic Union Five Things I Hate About Living Opposite A Fairground Lifting The Wrinkles From Underneath My Eyes | Garnier Ultralift Anti-Age Green Tea & Hyaluronic Acid Eye Tissue Sheet Mask Cleanse Your Face On The Double | Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company X Swizzles Collection Empties #8 | October 2019 to February 2020 The Prima Feeling Of Bamboo On My Feet | PrimaBerry Minimalists Black Bamboo Socks | Gifted Empties #10 | October 2020 To July 2021 Sending You My Kiss | Spa Life Soothing Aloe & Collagen Lip Masks Lighting Up The World From Inside My Bathroom | Lush Diwali 2022 Range

Outfit Of The Day | Looking Smart During Spring with Republic Union

As you probably already know, I love discovering new and up-and-coming men’s plus size clothing brands. That’s why when the...

Five Things I Hate About Living Opposite A Fairground

Most children probably dream of living near a Fairground, well I unfortunately happen to live opposite one, and I thought...

Lifting The Wrinkles From Underneath My Eyes | Garnier Ultralift Anti-Age Green Tea & Hyaluronic Acid Eye Tissue Sheet Mask

Last month I had a really bad reaction to a Face Mask that I used, especially underneath my Right Eye...

Cleanse Your Face On The Double | Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse

I absolutely love it when my Skin feels squeaky clean. That’s why when I had heard that Pixi had teamed up...

Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company X Swizzles Collection

Whenever I got any Pocket Money as a Child, one of my favourite things to do was to pop down...

Empties #8 | October 2019 to February 2020

I was doing a little bit of cleaning the other day and came across the Bag that I keep all...

The Prima Feeling Of Bamboo On My Feet | PrimaBerry Minimalists Black Bamboo Socks | Gifted

I absolutely love waring Bamboo Socks, as they not only feel incredibly soft against my Skin, but they also keep...

Empties #10 | October 2020 To July 2021

With me being in the process of totally redecorating my Bathroom i’ve been on a major decluttering kick lately, not...

Sending You My Kiss | Spa Life Soothing Aloe & Collagen Lip Masks

One part of my Body that always seems to feel dry and sore most definitely has to be my Lips....

Lighting Up The World From Inside My Bathroom | Lush Diwali 2022 Range

Even though I don’t celebrate Diwali myself, I love that Lush has yet again decided to release some kind of...

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……

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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.……

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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……

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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……

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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……

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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……

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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……

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Sometimes The Simplest Of Products Is Better At Protecting Your Skin | Simple Invisible UV Fluid SPF 50

A tall tapered cylindrical bright white plastic tube with a bright white plastic lid and a label that is bright white at the top, bright orange in the middle, and bright yellow at the bottom that has Simple written in bright green writing, and Invisible UV Fluid SPF 50 written in dark brown writing on it, on a white background.

Even though I used to think that Simple was a pretty boring a basic Brand, i’ve been really impressed with them lately as they seem to be releasing some amazing products and formulations that rival some of their more expensive……

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Let’s Get Dirty. That’s My Jam | Lush Dirty Perfume

A short rectangular glass perfume bottle full of some translucent pale yellow liquid with a black Plastic lid and a white label that has Lush Dirty perfume written in bold black stylised writing on it, on a white background.

Even though i’m not usually a massive fan of fresh, earthy, masculine or woody Fragrances, one of my favourite Fragrances from Lush definitely has to be Dirty, as I just adore it’s delicious fresh and minty yet ever so slightly……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company London Fog Loose Leaf Tea

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver metal lid and a black label that has London Fog loose Leaf Tea written in bright white writing and a picture of two bright white leaves on it, on a white background.

I’ve visited London quite a few times now, and even though I get quite overwhelmed by all of the smells, sounds and hordes of people, I adore the delicious sweet, smokey, spicy and ever so slightly floral scent that most……

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You Might Not Feel A Little Prick! | Éternité PDRN 100 Micro-Needling Range

A short rectangular creamy white cardboard box that has Éternité Micro-Needling Renewal Face Cream written in bold black writing, PDRN 100 written in bright white writing inside a bright blue rectangle, and a picture of a short cylindrical light blue plastic Tub on it, on a white background.

One of the Skincare Technologies that i’ve always been fascinated by definitely has to be anything that uses Needle-Free Micro-Needling Technology in some way, shape or form to get the ingredients into your Skin faster. Unfortunately though, because it’s mainly……

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I Can Feel Your Eyes. All Over My Body. | Lush Naked Shower Gel 2026 Range

A medium bright yellow Bottle shaped block of naked shower gel with a black wax Lid that has Lush Inspired engraved on it, on a mustard green background.

I’ve been Shopping at Lush for so long now that i’ve seen several cool and quirky products come and go, including their Atmospheres, their Conditioner Bars, their Naked Shower Gels, and even their Shower Bombs. Unfortunately though, although some of……

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Hydrating My Skin In Three Different Ways | CeraVe Hydrating HA Water Gel Moisturiser | Gifted

A short cylindrical bright blue plastic tub with a bright white plastic lid and a bright white label that has Cera written in bright white writing, Ve written in bright blue writing inside a slanted bright white rectangle, Hydrating HA Water Gel written in bright white writing inside a bright blue rectangle, and CeraVe engraved on it, on a light wooden worktop.

Even though I absolutely love any kind of Skincare that includes Ceramides in it’s formula, for some strange reason i’ve never gotten around to trying anything from CeraVe, as i’ve always just associated them with Ceramide-based Cleansers, and i’ve never……

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Crystals Aren’t The Only Thing That Have A Smooth & Youthful Appearance | Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6

A tall conical metallic silver plastic tube with a metallic silver pump lid that has Medik8 Crystal Retinal written in bright white writing on it surrounded by some large streaks of some creamy beige Facial Serum, on a white background.

I’ve used some kind of Retinal in my Skincare Routine for over ten years now, and can definitely say that it’s one of the main reasons that my Skin looks and feels so silky soft, smooth and youthful. Unfortunately though,……

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Come With Me Give Me Your Hand, I’ll Take You Up To Moomin Land | Lush X Moomin Range | Gifted

A large pastel pink cloud shaped block of marshmallow body wash that has a creamy white moomintroll and snorkmaiden hugging shaped block of soap on top of it, on a dark plum background.

Like everyone who grew up in the early 90s, I was obsessed with The Moomins, especially Moominvalley, as I absolutely loved seeing all of the different adventures that Moomintroll and his Friends were having exploring all of the weird and……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Devon Cream Loose Leaf Tea

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver metal lid and a black label that has Devon Cream loose Leaf Tea Strawberries and Cream Tea Time written in bright white writing and a picture of a plant with two leaves and a flower bud attached to it on it, on a white background.

From all of the delicious Finger Sandwiches, to all of the random Patisserie selection, and even the Scones layered with lashings of Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam, I absolutely love a nice Afternoon Tea, especially if it’s at some kind……

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