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Five Things That Happen During My Beauty Routine The Leaves Are Beginning To Fall | Yankee Candle Fall In Love Collection Gently Peeling Dead Skin Away Every Day | Garnier SkinActive Micellar Gentle Peeling Water | Gifted I Love The Bright Yellow Colour Of Guava | Dr. Organic Guava Face Mask The Ox Is Loose In Leeds | Ox Club Leeds ‘Cause I’m Not That Kinda Girl | Anastacia Not That Kind Tour York Seeing Just How Deep The Rabbit Hole Goes | Lush Showcase 2018 The Straw Hats Will Not Meet After 3 Days But Two Years | Lush X One Piece Range | Gifted The Beauty Of Fresh Korean Suncare | Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++

Five Things That Happen During My Beauty Routine

I absolutely love looking, feeling, and smelling great, but when i’m getting ready, a few things usually happen, and I...

The Leaves Are Beginning To Fall | Yankee Candle Fall In Love Collection

Yankee Candle have recently released their Fall In Love collection, which includes Mulberry & Fig Delight, Vibrant Saffron, Warm Cashmere, and...

Gently Peeling Dead Skin Away Every Day | Garnier SkinActive Micellar Gentle Peeling Water | Gifted

I don’t really use Micellar Waters that much any more as I prefer to cleanse my Face using some kind...

I Love The Bright Yellow Colour Of Guava | Dr. Organic Guava Face Mask

One of the main reasons that I hate the colder Weather, definitely has to be that no matter what I...

The Ox Is Loose In Leeds | Ox Club Leeds

A little while ago, both me and Jamie were very kindly invited down to Ox Club Leeds to come try...

‘Cause I’m Not That Kinda Girl | Anastacia Not That Kind Tour York

Last week, both me and Jamie went to see Anastacia perform her Not That Kind Tour at the York Barbican,...

Seeing Just How Deep The Rabbit Hole Goes | Lush Showcase 2018

A couple of weeks ago, both me and Jamie went to the Lush Showcase 2018 in Manchester, and after having...

The Straw Hats Will Not Meet After 3 Days But Two Years | Lush X One Piece Range | Gifted

One of my favourite Lush stores to shop at definitely has to be Lush White Rose, as I love how...

The Beauty Of Fresh Korean Suncare | Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++

I’ve been absolutely loving using both the Beauty of Joseon Mugwort & Camilia Matte Sun Stick-SPF50+ PA++++ and the Beauty...

B! Is For Brightening! | B. Brightening Toner

A tall cylindrical bright white plastic bottle with a bright pink plastic lid and a gradient bright pink and white label that has B. written in bright white writing, Brightening Toner written in bold black writing, and a picture of a bright pink stripe on it, on a white background.

Even though i’ve been obsessed with any kind of Milky or Rice Toner lately, I still occasionally like to use a traditional Acid or Enzymatic Toner whenever my Skin is feeling particularly dry, rough and dull. That’s why when I……

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I Guess I’m Indifferent, Since I Don’t Have The Right | Lush Resilient Bath Bomb

A medium textured gradient bright turquoise and purple rounded hexagonal shaped bath bomb that has some specks of dark blue all over it, on a light purple background.

Apart from their Bath Bombs, Body Sprays and Shower Gels, one of the things that Lush is most well known for is that they’re constantly raising awareness, support and Money for really worthwhile Charities and good causes. That’s why when……

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Treating Myself To A Few Cocktails In The Bath | Bath Bomb Bliss The Cocktail Collection

A short cylindrical clear plastic bottle full of some shimmering bright orange liquid with a black plastic nozzle lid and a bright white label that has Orange Crush written in bright orange writing and Bath Bomb Bliss Body Oil written in bold black writing on it, on a light wooden worktop.

During the Summer, as well as enjoying a nice Cocktail, I also like to smell like one too, minus the Alcohol of course. Unfortunately though, most Brands can’t seem to create any kind of Cocktail scent without making me smell……

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We Built Our Love, Just To Watch It Fall. | Lush Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Range

A medium marbled bright blue and pink mooncake shaped bubble bar that has some scolloped edges all over it, on a black background.

As well as having quite a lot of Asian Friends, I also have a few Asian Family Members, and i’m always looking for ways to celebrate their Culture, Religious Holidays and Traditions. That’s why when I had heard that Lush……

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Finding A Bit Of Clarity Whenever I Wash My Face | Soap & Glory Face Soap & Clarity Facial Wash With Vitamin C

A tall cylindrical bright turquoise plastic tube with a bright white plastic lid that has Soap & Glory Facial Wash with Vitamin C written in bright white writing, and Face Soap & Clarity written in bright pink writing on it, on a white background.

It’s just my luck that as soon as Summer arrives my Skin decides to have a meltdown and become incredibly dry, rough and dull, which means that i’ve been on the lookout for anything that will quickly return it to……

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For Wellington Commanded Us On The Plains Of Waterloo | Lush Hats Aff Bath Bomb

Several bright orange Traffic cone shaped Bath Bombs that have a bright white stripe around the centre of them inside some medium clear acrylic boxes on a bright turquoise shelf next to several bright green loch ness monster shaped bath bombs that have some bright green heads, necks and upper bodies and a dark purple underneath on them, on a white background.

Back in the day, Lush used to have Anchor Store Exclusive Products like the Nae Stressy Bath Bomb, the Oxford Street Soap, and the Yellow Submarine Bath Bomb to make travelling all that way a magical experience. Unfortunately though, for……

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Saying Baa Baa To Dry, Cracked & Chapped Skin | Lanolips 101 Ointment

A short conical Pale Pink plastic tube with a metallic white lid that has Lanolips 101 Ointment written in dark blue writing on it, on a pale pink background.

A couple of months ago, I accidentally cut part of my Finger whilst I was cleaning so severely that it got infected that I needed Antibiotics to get rid of it. Once it had finally healed though, I was left……

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An Ordinary Antioxidant Serum Just Doesn’t Do It For Me Anymore I’m Afraid | The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum

A short cylindrical brown glass bottle with a bright white rubber pipette lid and a bright white label that has The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

With me living by the side of a very busy Main Road, as well as a couple of Doors down from a Garage, my Skin can become incredibly dull, dry and dehydrated if I don’t use some kind of Antioxidant……

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This Shit Is Bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S! | Lush Banana Haircare Range | Gifted

A medium circular swatch of some thick, textured pale hazelnut brown shampoo that has some pieces of Course Sea Salt running through it, on a white background.

I’ve never really been a massive fan of Protein-Rich Haircare ranges, as they tend to leave my Hair feeling incredibly dry, crispy and dehydrated. But since trying some of the Lush Super Milk Haircare range, i’ve found that my Hair……

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I’m Going To Have A Peachy Perfect Summer This Year | Bath Bomb Bliss Summer 2026 Range

A tall cylindrical clear plastic spray bottle full of some clear liquid with a black plastic lid and a bright peach label that has Bath Bomb Bliss written in dark red writing, Peach Perfect Body Mist written in bright pink writing and some pictures of some bright pink whole and sliced peaches on it, on a light wooden worktop.

I always like to change up the scents that I use whenever the Weather starts to change, especially Body Care, and go from deep and fruity scents like Blackcurrant, Pomegranate and Raspberry, to fresh and zesty scents like Lemon, Orange……

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Centella Is A Miracle Worker For Dry, Red & Irritated Skin | Miracle Beauty Centella Range

A short cylindrical beige glass jar with a dark tan Plastic lid, a dark brown band around it and a creamy white label that has Miracle Beauty Centella Calming Face Cream written in dark brown writing on it next to a short rectangular cardboard box that has Miracle Beauty Centella Calming Face Cream written in dark brown writing on it, on a light beige background.

When I first started to suffer with the Patches of Eczema that I get underneath my Eyes, one of the Skincare Ingredients that I found helped the most was Centella Asiatica, also known as Cica, which means that i’ve now……

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Sexy, Everything About You So Sexy. | Lush x Lush Club Shower Gummy 2026 Range | Gifted

A large glossy, shimmering bright Red Blooming Rose Head shaped block of shower gummy that has a light red spiral pattern engraved in the centre of it, on a black background.

From their Shower Bombs, to their Shower Jellies,, and even their Shower Oils, I love that Lush are always coming up with new, interesting and innovative ways to cleanse, scrub `and hydrate yourself in the Shower. That’s why when I……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Bubblegum Pop Loose Leaf Tea

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver metal lid and a bright orange label that has Bubblegum Pop loose Leaf Tea written in bright white writing and some pictures of two retro bright blue roller skates, some bright pink bubbles, some sparkles, and some Pastel Blue, Pink and White wavy stripes on it, on a white background.

When I was a Child I used to live near a Newsagents that stocked a massive amount of Pick ‘N’ Mix Sweets, including Anglo Bubbly Bubblegum, Cola Bottles, Fizzy Laces, Foam Bananas, Twin Cherries, and much, much more. Unfortunately though,……

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Nothing Will Be Flapping Around Down There Anymore | M:R Underwear Pink BTFly Briefs

A tall bearded man with his hands on his hips wearing a pair of bright blue briefs with a bright blue, green, pink, purple and yellow butterfly pattern all over them and a black waistband that has M:R Underwear written in bright white writing on it stood against a white wooden door.

I absolutely love wearing any kind of colourful Patterned Underwear, but with me having such a wide-sized Waist, most brands seem to think that all of us bigger Guys only want to ware solid, and usually boring-looking coloured Underwear. That’s……

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Empties #20 | January 2026 To June 2026

A light Green rectangular hessian tote Bag full of some different shaped plastic bottles and some glass jars, on a white background.

I’ve been on a major decluttering kick lately, especially when it comes to my Beauty Shelves, as i’m trying to get to a point where I can hopefully downsize them and not have so much stuff. Well a couple of……

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An Extraordinary Delivery For Your Skin | The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence

A tall cylindrical frosted glass bottle with a metallic silver lid and a bright white label that has The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

One of the more recent additions to my Morning and Evening Skincare Routine is some kind of Facial Essence, as not only does it leave my Skin feeling incredibly silky soft, calm and hydrated, but it also helps whatever I……

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