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It’s Bark Is Better Than It’s Bite | Bulldog Skincare Holy Hell! My Skin Feels So Cleansed And Hydrated | E.L.F Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm Degusta Box | March 2015 Luke Loves Christmas 2017 | Mens Under £50 Gift Guide Mama’s Hands Raised Up High | Lush Hemp Hand Cream Oh My God, This Song’s So Lit, Congratulations | Lush x Katseye Range I Love Shaking A Snow Globe At Christmas | Yankee Candle Snow Globe Wonderland Collection

It’s Bark Is Better Than It’s Bite | Bulldog Skincare

About a month ago now, the lovely people over at Bulldog Skincare kindly sent me a box of their wonderful products....

Holy Hell! My Skin Feels So Cleansed And Hydrated | E.L.F Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Even though I don’t really wear Makeup, apart from the occasional bit of Green Colour Corrector to even out any...

Degusta Box | March 2015

Hi all my wonderful readers. How are you all doing today? I recently received my March Degusta Box, and I...

Luke Loves Christmas 2017 | Mens Under £50 Gift Guide

As you probably already know, Christmas can get incredibly expensive, especially if you’re shopping for the man in your life...

Mama’s Hands Raised Up High | Lush Hemp Hand Cream

When Lush launched their The Lush Version range, one of the products that I was really excited to try was...

Oh My God, This Song’s So Lit, Congratulations | Lush x Katseye Range

One of my favourite ever Lush ranges, especially when it came to the concept and products, definitely had to be...

I Love Shaking A Snow Globe At Christmas | Yankee Candle Snow Globe Wonderland Collection

Yankee Candle have recently released their Snow Globe Wonderland collection, which includes Peppermint Pinwheels, Snow Globe Wonderland, Snowflake Kisses, Spun...

The Nostalgic Scent Of The 90s | The Body Shop Dewberry Range

A hand holding a tall cylindrical clear glass bottle full of some clear liquid with a silver metal lid and a dark purple label that has The Body Shop Dewberry Fragrance Mist written in dark purple writing and some pictures of some dark purple blackberries, some bright white flowers, and some dark green leaves on it, on a white background.

Whenever I ask anyone, “What’s one of your favourite The Body Shop ranges that you wish would make a return?” Nine times out of ten people say Dewberry, as it was that quintessential 90s scent that everybody loved. Unfortunately though,……

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There Will Be No White Flag Above My Door. I’m In Love And Always Will Be | Lush White Day 2026 Range

A small bright pink flat hexagonal shaped bath bomb next to a small pale pink flat hexagonal shaped bath bomb, and a A small bright white flat hexagonal shaped bath bomb that has some pieces of dried bright pink and red petals embedded in it inside a long and thin bright red cardboard tray with a bright turquoise sleeve that has a bright yellow boarder and some pictures of a light blue bird, some bright red tulips, some bright green leaves, and some stylised bright pink shapes on it, on a white background.

Along with their Dia De Muertos range, their Diwali range, and their Lunar New Year range, another one of Lush’s Co-Create ranges that I always look forward to checking out definitely has to be their White Day range, as I……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Pancake Day 2026 Collection

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver lid and a pale yellow label that has Caramelised Banana Pancakes loose Leaf Tea written in bright red writing and some pictures of some slices of bright yellow bananas and some dark brown puddles of Caramel Sauce on it, on a white background.

One of my favourite days of the year definitely has to be Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, as I adore seeing all of the cool, quirky and just down right weird Pancake Toppings that everyone comes up with.……

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Enjoying Life’s Little Luxuries | Yankee Candle Little Luxuries Collection

A tall cylindrical glass Jar full of some pale lavender Wax with a bright white label that has Yankee Candle written in bold black writing, Lavender Bliss written in bold black writing, and a picture of some stylised bright gold lavender flowers and leaves on it, on a white background.

Yankee Candle have recently released their Little Luxuries collection, which includes Lavender Bliss, Serenity Stone, and Slow Bloom, and being the Candle addict that I am, as soon as I had heard that they had been released, I obviously had……

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To Be Left Outside Alone, When It’s Cold Out Here | Lush Cold Bath Bomb

A medium gradient bright green and white rounded hexagonal shaped bath bomb that has a swirl pattern all over it, on a white background.

Like everyone else at this time of the year, both me and my entire House are all full of some kind of Cold, Flu or Virus. That’s why when I had heard that Lush had released a Cold Bath Bomb……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Valentine’s Day 2026 Collection

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin full of some tea leaves with a bright silver lid and a black label that has Red Velvet loose Leaf Tea written in bright white writing on it next to a tall cylindrical clear glass Mug full of some bright red liquid on top of a bright pink round shaped coaster and a large rectangular white envelope that has a bright red love heart seal attached to it surrounded by some multicoloured confetti, on a bright pink background.

Even though i’m not really a massive fan of Valentine’s Day, I absolutely love all of the delicious tasting Treats that everywhere starts to release, like Heart shaped Cookies, Milk  or White Chocolate-covered Strawberries, and anything Pink Prosecco flavoured.. That’s……

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It’s Time For Me To Strike A Pose | Kiniki White Modal Brief

A tall bearded man looking slightly upwards with his hands on his hips wearing a bright white tanga brief with a black waistband that has Kiniki written in bright white writing on it stood against a white wooden door.

I absolutely love the feel of Modal against my Skin, especially when it comes to Underwear. But because of my quite large-sized Waist, I often struggle to find anything that actually fits me and also doesn’t cost the Earth. That’s……

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I Am Your Mother, You Listen To Me !| Lush Mother’s Day 2026 Range

A medium creamy white oval Ladybird shaped block of solid Body Scrub that has some dark brown stripes on it’s back and a large smiling face engraved on it, on a white background.

Even though i’m not usually a massive fan of Lush’s Mother’s Day range, as it’s normally very floral heavy, I still look forward to checking everything out and seeing what cool, quirky and usually floral-themed products that they’ve released. That’s……

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The Ducks In Yorkshire Are Absolutely Quackers For Love! | The Yorkshire Soap Company Valentine’s Day 2026 Range

A large circular bright white cupcake shaped block of soap that has a pale Lilac paper cupcake case around it and a bright purple Rubber Duck with a bright orange beak, some large eyes, and some bright pink heart shapes all over it sat on top of it, on a white background.

I’m not really a massive fan of Valentine’s Day, as I don’t think that you should only show the people in your life that you love them on one specific day, and should instead show them that you love them……

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Have You Heard? We’ve Merged With PDRN To Get Better Skin | Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum

A short cylindrical clear glass bottle full of some translucent turquoise liquid with a clear rubber pipette lid and a bright silver label that has Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum written in bright white writing and a picture of a light blue stripe on it, on a gradient mint green background..

It’s no secret that i’ve been absolutely loving any kind of Japanese or Korean Skincare lately, especially if it includes an ingredient that most Western Skincare doesn’t contain, like Centella, Fermented Rice Water, or PDRN. That’s why when I saw……

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She’s My Girl, My Supergirl | Lush X Lush Club Solid Perfume 2026 Range

A short cylindrical black cardboard tube with a black cardboard lid and a pale yellow label that has Lush Super Milk Solid Perfume written in bright white writing on it, on a white background.

I’ve been absolutely loving any kind of Solid Perfume lately, as with me suffering from Migraines, I unfortunately can’t always use a Liquid Perfume as sometimes it’s scent is far too strong for me to handle. That’s why when I……

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

A tall and thin gradient bright blue and white conical plastic tube with a light blue plastic lid that has Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA+++++ written in bold black writing on it next to a tall and thin gradient bright blue and white conical plastic tube with a light blue plastic lid that has Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA+++++ written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

I’ve been absolutely loving using both the Beauty of Joseon Mugwort & Camilia Matte Sun Stick-SPF50+ PA++++ and the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Eice Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++, but with me using a much thicker Moisturiser as well as few……

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You Really Need To Step Up Your Game If You Want To Achieve Younger Looking Skin | Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum

A hand holding a short cylindrical bright white plastic bottle with a bright white plastic lid that has Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 5 0.05% retinal Serum written in bold black writing on it, on a bright pink background.

With the European Union changing the regulations on Retinol products and capping the amount of Retinol that can be in a Face product at 0.3%, i’ve been trying to make the switch to Retinal to keep my Skin looking as……

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Two Hearts Are Beating Together, I’m In Love | Lush Valentine’s Day 2026 Range

A large bright white and slightly pink tinged pair of Swans shaped block of Soap that has their necks entwined into a heart, some large outspread wings, and some pale pink eyes engraved on it, on a black background.

Even though i’m not usually a massive fan of floral scents, like Geranium, Rose or Violet, I doo actually look forward to checking out all of the cool, quirky and usually floral themed products that everywhere starts to release for……

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Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Mocktail Collection

A tall cylindrical bright silver metal tin with a bright silver lid and a bright red label that has Apy Spritz loose Leaf Tea written in bright white writing and some pictures of some cocktail glasses garnished with some slices of orange, some sparkling disco balls, some slices of Orange, some stars, some bright red sunglasses, and some bright white dots on it, on a white background.

Some of my favourite Bird & Blend Tea Company Teas definitely have to be any of their more Cocktail flavoured Teas, like Bucks Fizz, Mojitea, Peach & Elderflower Belini, and Pina Colada, as i’m more of a Cold-Brew drinker and……

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I Was Feeling A Little Chaotic Today | M:R Underwear Chaotic Line Briefs

A tall bearded man with his hands on his hips wearing a pair of black briefs that has some white trim all over the seems and a white waistband that has M:R Underwear written in bold black writing on it stood against a white wooden door.

I absolutely love discovering new and interesting Small Business Underwear Brands, especially if they’re based in Yorkshire or promote Male Body Positivity. That’s why when I saw that M:R Underwear had released a range of Underwear that claims to promote……

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