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Wrapping Myself In Some Delicious Smelling Perfume | Dolma Perfumes Men’s Aftershave Discovery Box | Gifted The Secret Of A Good Scent | Secret Scent Box March 2017 Tea Tastes Terrific | Patisserie Valerie Manchester Afternoon Tea For Two A Smooch Of Scent | Kiss Air Candles Luke Loves Christmas 2021 | How I’ve Decorated My Room This Year Empties #15 | July 2023 To December 2023 And Deep In Our Bones, The Old Songs Are Waking | Lush The Old Songs Are Waking Body Spray | Gifted Tasting The Soft Feeling In My Beard | Arthur J Hawke Cherry Cola Beard Butter

Wrapping Myself In Some Delicious Smelling Perfume | Dolma Perfumes Men’s Aftershave Discovery Box | Gifted

With me being Visually Impaired, scents are obviously quite a big deal to me, in fact I need to stop...

The Secret Of A Good Scent | Secret Scent Box March 2017

As you probably already know, I absolutely love discovering new and interesting fragrances. That’s why when the guys over at...

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...

A Smooch Of Scent | Kiss Air Candles

A couple of weeks ago, I was browsing the internet, you know as you do, and I came across Vanilla...

Luke Loves Christmas 2021 | How I’ve Decorated My Room This Year

One of the things that I absolutely love about Christmas definitely has to be getting all of my Christmas Decorations...

Empties #15 | July 2023 To December 2023

With me being on a major decluttering kick at the moment, especially when it comes to things like Body Care...

And Deep In Our Bones, The Old Songs Are Waking | Lush The Old Songs Are Waking Body Spray | Gifted

I’ve never really been that big of a fan of gourmand-smelling Fragrances, but strangely i’ve been absolutely loving anything sweet...

Tasting The Soft Feeling In My Beard | Arthur J Hawke Cherry Cola Beard Butter

One of my favourite Beard Oils definitely has to be the Arthur J Hawke Cherry Cola Beard Oil, as I...

Answering The Age-Old Question Of Why Don’t I Have A Smooth Body? | Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub

A tall cylindrical gradient bright green and white plastic Tube with a white plastic lid and a bright white label that has Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub written in bold black writing on it on a bright blue worktop, on a gradient bright pink background.

Even though I wasn’t a massive fan of the Q+A Ceramide Body Lotion because of it’s very overpowering sweet and creamy yet ever so slightly soapy Pistachio scent, i’ve actually been itching to try some more products from the range……

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Just Another Day. Stuck Here In The In Between | Lush Eid Al-Adha 2026 Range

A medium rounded, rectangular creamy orange block of solid Massage Oil that has nine rounded bulbous protrusions on top of it and is covered in some bright gold lustre, on a white background.,

Even though I didn’t really purchase anything from the Lush Eid Al-Fitr 2026 range, apart from a repurchase of the Salam Shower Gel as it was essentially the same products as last year, i’ve been really looking forward to seeing……

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Tattooing Moisture Into My Under-Eyes | The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream

A tall thin and conical bright white plastic tube with a black plastic lid that has The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream written in bold black writing and a picture of a black stripe on it, on a white background.

One of the main reasons that I don’t use any kind of Eye Cream anymore is because unless it’s very gentle and contains Cica, Ceramides, or Peptides, it tends to irritate my Under-Eyes and cause an Eczema Flare-Up. Recently though,……

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Renewing My Red & Inflamed Skin With Azelaic Acid | Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

A short cylindrical green glass bottle full of some translucent green liquid with a white rubber pipette lid and a pale green label that has Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum written in bright white writing and a picture of a light green stripe on it, on a white background..

With me constantly trying new and interesting Skincare as well as suffering from Eczema, i’m always fearful that i’m going to have an Eczema Flare-Up, which means that i’m continuously on the lookout for anything that will help to calm,……

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Trick Or Treat, Baby, And Don’t Let Me Miss | Lush Tricks 2026 Range

A small pile of several off white rounded rectangular shaped mouthwash tabs that has some brown specs all over them, on a white background.

Even though quite a lot of people were baffled when Lush released a Tricks range, as having an entire range inspired by Joke Shop Gifts was a bit strange, I actually really liked it because I thought that it harked……

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This Is No Ordinary Moisturising Facial Serum | The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

A tall cylindrical frosted clear glass bottle with a white rubber pipette lid and a white label that has The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

One of the main reasons that I started using The Ordinary’s range of Skincare was that as well as them being ridiculously affordable, they also offered some really cool and quirky, usually one ingredient-lead, formulations. That’s why when I saw……

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By Heck, that’s some Cleansed & Nourished Skin | Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser

A short rounded cube shaped bright yellow plastic tub that has Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser written in bright pink writing on it, on a light purple background.

Apart from some kind of Cleansing Oil, one of my favourite ways to cleanse my Face at the end of a long day definitely has to be with some kind of thick and buttery Cleansing Balm, as I just love……

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Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally | Lush Bathe All The Time Bath Bomb

A medium bright lilac purple faceted spherical disco ball shaped bath bomb that has some bright purple lustre all over it, on a white background.

From the Goddess Bath Bomb that was reportedly inspired by Ariana Grande, to the Gorgeous Moisturiser that was reportedly inspired by Princess Diana, and even the Lakes Bath Bomb that was reportedly inspired by Taylor Swift, I love that Lush……

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Brighter Skin Is As Simple As c, E, F | Simple Glow+ 10% Vitamin C + E + F Serum

A short cylindrical bright white glass bottle with a bright white rubber pipette lid and a bright white label that has Simple written in bright green writing, Glow+ 10% Vitamin C + E + F Serum written in dark brown writing, and a picture of two dark green leaves on it, on a white background.

With me living right next to a very busy Main Road, one of the first products that I apply in my Morning Skincare Routine is always some kind of a Vitamin C Serum to hopefully try and fight all of……

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What Goes Up Must Come Down | Kiniki Turquoise Newton Tanga

A tall bearded man with his hands on his hips wearing a dark turquoise tanga with a dark turquoise waistband that has Kiniki written in bold white writing on it stood in front of a white wooden door.

I’ve been absolutely loving all of the different Kiniki Tangas that i’ve been wearing lately, but i’m always on the lookout for any kind of Tanga that they offer in some kind of cool, quirky or innovative material. That’s why……

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Tell Me, Doctor. Where Are We Going This Time? | Lush X Back To The Future Range

A large bright silver angular DeLorean car shaped bath bomb that has some detailed windows, a tail fin, and shimmering silver lustre all over it, on a white background.

Even though they’re a little bit controversial, I do actually quite like all of the Collaboration rages that Lush have been releasing lately, because as someone who grew up in the 90s, they make me feel really nostalgic. That’s why……

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Even Your Skin Enjoys A Nice Refreshing Sorbet | Garnier Hydrating Sorbet Cream Range | Gifted

A short cylindrical bright yellow plastic tub with a bright yellow plastic lid and a dark orangey red label that has Garnier written in dark green writing, Vitamin C* Fresh & Bright written in bright white writing, Hydrating Sorbet Cream written in bold black writing, and a picture of some large slices of citrus fruits on it, on a white background.

One of my favourite ever Moisturisers from Garnier definitely had to be their Moisture Bomb 3-in-1 Hydrating Day Cream, as I just loved how well it hydrated my Skin and how lightweight it felt. Unfortunately though, like all of my……

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Stomping Through Korea To Get Repaired Skin | Boots K-Beauty Range

A tall cylindrical clear plastic bottle full of some pale yellow cleansing oil with a bright mint green plastic pump lid that has Boots Cleansing Oil written in bold black writing on it, on a white background.

I absolutely love using both Japanese & Korean Skincare in my Skincare Routine and are thrilled that more brands are starting to release more affordable ranges or just ranges that are inspired by all of the amazing formulas that they……

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Because The Hand Of Friendship, Speaks Without Words | Lush Hand Of Friendship Bath Bomb

A medium bright purple heart shaped bath bomb that has two large hands clasped together in a handshake engraved on it and some bright purple lustre all over it, on a white background.

One of the things that i’ve always admired about Lush definitely has to be that they’re always trying to raise awareness, Money and support for various different Causes and Charities through their range of Giving Products. That’s why when I……

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The Ducks In Yorkshire Are Absolutely Quackers For Easter | The Yorkshire Soap Company Easter 2026 Range

A large circular bright white cupcake shaped block of soap that has a light pink paper cupcake case around it and a bright yellow Rubber Duck with a bright orange beak, a large black eye, some bright white bunny ears, and a bright white puffy Tail sat on top of it, on a white background.

I absolutely love treating people to little presents, whether that’s for major occasions like their Birthday, Christmas, Easter, or Mother’s Day, or just because they’re feeling a little down. That’s why when I saw that The Yorkshire Soap Company had……

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

A tall cylindrical clear plastic Jar with a bright silver metal lid and a dark brown label that has Bunny Hop loose Leaf Tea written in bright white writing and some pictures of some stylised bars of chocolate and wrapped sweets on it, on a black background that has some black and dark brown shapes all over it.

From their Mocktail collection, to their Pancake Day 2026 collection, and even their Valentine’s Day 2026 collection, Bird & Blend Tea Company has been absolutely knocking it out of the Park with all of their delicious tasting Teas lately. That’s……

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