● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

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Holler and Glow, a brand that's taking over the blogger community by storm and a new addition to the Primark Beauty department, offering a vast range of face masks and nail products in store. I thought it was about time I put some of the Holler and Glow Face Masks to the test and see if they are worth the hype. I managed to pick up a couple of masks on a recent trip to my local Primark, usually retailing at £3, I managed to pick these masks up for just £1 each! What a bargain! Plus the packaging was just so super cute and fun, I could not resist!

First up we have the Holler and Glow Feline Fine Face Mask. A warming mask formula packed with natural ingredients including Ginger, Soybean and Camellia.

Ginger - helps to clear blemishes, tones skin and has anti-ageing properties

Soybean - brightens the skin, decrease redness, and is a rich source of vitamin B, C, and E

Camellia - an excellent all-around moisturiser for skin

Simply smooth a thin layer onto clean skin, leave on for 5 minutes, and gently exfoliate off with warm water. A great face mask for those with congested or dull looking skin. If you are wanting a deep cleanse to remove impurities and blackheads, a healthy glow, and a radiance boost, the Holler and Glow Feline Fine Warming Face Mask is for you!

Next up, the Holler and Glow Bare Faced Face Mask. A warming mask formula packed with natural ingredients including Moroccan Lava, Charcoal and Kaolin.

Moroccan Lava - helping to purify, detoxify and cleanse the skin

Charcoal - tightens pores, removes impurities in the skin and helps to control oil

Kaolin - exfoliates dead skin cells, gently cleanses and pulls impurities from the pores

Simply apply an even layer onto clean, dry skin, leave to dry for around 10-15 minutes, then wash off with warm water. A face mask more suited for those with combination or oily skin, if you're looking for a face mask to help control oil production, remove any toxins from the skin or to help unclog your pores, the Holler and Glow Bare Faced Charcoal Face Mask is the one for you!

Have you tried any Holler and Glow Face Masks? What are your favourites?

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AD - GIFTED | Introducing Boozi Bodycare. The ORIGINAL Cocktail-Inspired Body Care Company, inspired by the fruit blends in cocktails, bringing you extremely fresh, fragrant and fruity body care products. From body wash to body cream to lip care and bath jellies, Boozi Bodycare has plenty of bath products for you to enjoy, in a wide range of cocktail inspired scents.

I gladly received a selection of Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails* after winning a Twitter Giveaway a few weeks ago. In this giveaway, I won 4 body wash miniatures in a variety of cocktail inspired scents; Gin and Tonic, Woo Woo, Mojito and Bellini. If you're a fan of fruity fresh cocktails, these body washes are definitely a must have for you!

Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktail Body Wash

Sparkling Gin & Tonic

Splash on the refreshing, crisp and classic scent of our sparkling Gin and Tonic.

A refreshing and zingy shower experience for those who love a fresh and clean scent.

Cheeky Woo Woo

Like the sound of sweet peaches and juicy cranberries? Then the Fresh and Fruity Woo Woo will be your body wash of dreams.

Virgin Mojito

My personal favourite, the Virgin Mojito. An irresistible blend of zesty lime and fresh, crushed mint, this body wash will have you dreaming of that glorious summer sunshine. With a super fresh and sweet scent, the Virgin Mojito is the perfect wake-me-up shower fragrance.

Peach and Passion Fruit Champagne Bellini

For a more luxurious bath time experience, Unleash those fruity bubbles

with juicy peaches, exotic passion fruit and sparkling champagne.

After testing out all of these Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails, I was very impressed. Not only are the scents super fresh and fragrant, after use my skin felt so soft and nourished, I would 100% recommend these to any cocktail lover! Simply shake your cocktails and lather up with these rich and revitalising shower cocktails. Boozi Bodycare also offer another 4 fresh and fruity cocktail scented ranges available on their website, so whatever your cocktail preference, there will be a scent perfect for you!

Other scents in the cocktail range are as follows;

- French Martini

- Pina Colada

- Mango and Ginger Margarita

- Strawberry Daiquiri

Have you heard of Boozi Bodycare before? What cocktail scent would be your favourite?

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Once of the hottest, most hyped makeup launches of 2018, you guessed it, it's Benefits BADgal Bang mascara! A mascara that claims to be "OUT OF THIS WORLD", with a smudge-proof, water-resistant and volumizing formula, designed to give a massive 36-hour wear for bigger and badder lashes. An extremely jet black formula perfect for creating dark, defined lashes, with a cone-shaped brush designed to reach each and every single from root-to-tip to create perfect volume, separation and lift. The mascara contains pro-vitamin B5 to help improve the strength and condition of lashes, which is great when mascara is something you apply and remove everyday.

When it comes to mascara, I usually purchase them from the drugstore. My all time favourite being the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara, a mascara that gives me length and volume, without letting me down! However, I wanted to try something more "high-end". I've tried Benefit's They're Real mascara in the past and honestly I wasn't a fan, so this threw me off trying more expensive mascaras.

But with a huge press release and product launch, is BADgal Bang really worth the hype?

"BADgal BANG! 36 hour full-blast volumizing mascara creates massive volume without weighing down lashes. The gravity-defying formula contains aero-particles, one of the lightest known materials derived from space technology. This innovative pitch black mascara layers easily for bigger & badder impact. Custom slimpact! brush is streamlined to easily coat every lash evenly."

My Results; Before and After

Above is my before image, capturing my straight natural lashes. As you can see, my lashes aren't very dark, they are a slight blonde/brown colour, so when picking a mascara I always pick jet black formulas to help darken and define my lashes. I also need a mascara that will help keep my lashes lifted and curled to avoid a droopy and flattened fluttery eye.

And here is my after photo. As seen previously, my natural lashes are very straight, so I need the help of some eyelash curlers (I use Primark Lash Curlers, the best £1 you will ever spend!). The image above shares my curled lashes with 1 coat of the Benefit BADgal Bang mascara. I found BADgal Bang very easy to apply, the brush allowed me to reach all of my lashes, helping to give them all a jet black colour. No clumping or smudging, this gets a 10/10 from me! This mascara has given my lashes a huge transformation; long, thicker, more volumized and defined lashes, what more could you want?

Have you tried Benefits BADgal Bang Mascara? What are your thoughts?

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AD - GIFTED | From time to time, we all need to take a step back from our busy, chaotic life and enjoy some "me" time. I always try to make time for a pamper session, whether its just to put on a face mask or a conditioning hair mask, or even just to run myself a lovely hot bubble bath, taking some time out each week is a great opportunity to relax, make yourself feel better and clear your mind from the stress of day to day life. I love to chop and change the products that I use in my Pamper Routine, whether it be a new face mask, a new hair mask, new bath products or even a new moisturiser, the products you use all depend on how you feel. Recently, I've added a couple of products from Nacomi UK to my Perfect Pamper Routine and have fallen in love!

I was kindly gifted the Nacomi Body Mousse in Mango Macarons*. The name itself already had my mouth watering, without even giving it a smell. This luxurious body mousse is enriched with Mango, Macadamia, Jojoba and Avocado Oils, making the product so smooth and silky, it just glides beautifully on the skin, providing a high level of hydration and moisture.

You only need a small amount of product, as a little goes a hell of a long way! Once rubbed into the skin, the mousse changes into a slightly oily consistency, not greasy at all, which is great for those with dry skin or even to use in the winter months! It sinks in within few minutes too, so you don't need to wait hours for it to absorb fully into the skin.

Mango Extract – extract from mango is a component of supporting the weight loss process – prevents loss of firmness and suppleness the skin.

Macadamia Oil – perfectly suited for stretch marks and scars, because it is quickly absorbed into the skin, moisturises it, stimulating the regeneration of the epidermis.

Jojoba Oil – strengthens the cellular structure of the skin.

Shea Butter – provides hydration and nourishment as well as smoothes and moisturises.

Nacomi Mango Macarons Body Mousse 180g*

Another product that I have introduced into my Pamper Night Routine has been the Refreshing Green Tea Bubble Bath Powder*. We all love a good, hot, relaxing bath and these Bath powders are something that I have really seen much of when shopping in the High Street and Online, so this one from Nacomi really intrigued me. The second you open the packet, you get such a burst of freshness, it's perfect for those days you want to wind down and relax, clearing your mind for a chilled out evening. Simply sprinkle the bath powder into a nice warm running bath, and watch it fizz and bubble away, creating tons of thick bubbles whilst filling the room with such great aromas.

If you're someone who loves to relax and chill in the bath, making a somewhat luxurious spa-like experience, I would highly recommend this product!

Shea Butter - deeply moisturises the skin, rebuilding its protective barrier. It also fights the premature signs of ageing such as flaccid, deprived of elasticity skin and discolouration.

Sweet Almond Oil - has very good moisturising and emollient properties, which will give your skin an excellent care and exceptional softness. Almond oil will also provide many nutrients, which will soothe and calm irritated skin.

Avocado Oil - moisturises the skin and gives it a huge dose of essential nutrients. Stimulates the production of collagen, which makes your skin firmer and more elastic.

Nacomi Refreshing Green Tea Bubble Bath Powder 100g*

"Nacomi UK is a Polish brand of natural cosmetics for face, body and hair care. It has been founded and active on the market since 2012. Nacomi formulas are based on high quality ecological and organic raw materials. The products are handmade and safe to use. Currently, the brand offers a wide selection of products for women, men and children. Nacomi is vegan friendly and cruelty free."

What is your idea of a Perfect Pamper Night? What are your favourite products to use in your Pamper Routine?

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Recently I've been loving to use Sheet Masks. The harsh, cold air has left my skin feeling quite dry, lacking moisture and pretty dull looking. I've reached out for the Tony Moly Pomegranate Sheet Mask, as well as the Garnier Moisture Bomb Green Tea Tissue Mask to help keep my skin refreshed and hydrated, as well as looking quite plumped and soft.

If you've got long hair, you'll know the struggle for keeping your hair looking soft and silky. As an avid haircare lover, I've tried my fair share of hair oils, and my favourites so far have been the Superdrug Hair Therapy Oils with Argan and Macadamia. These hair oils are super nourishing, absorbing quickly into the hair without leaving a sticky texture or greasy look to your locks.

One of my most repurchased homeware item ever; the Primark Sea Salt and Lavender Room Diffuser. For only £3, this is an absolute steal, keeping any room smelling fresh all day long! If you've not tried any room diffusers, I'd head yourself down to Primark asap!

A holy grail favourite of mine is the Soap and Glory 2 in 1 Brow Archery. I pick up the shade "Love is Blonde" and find this a perfect match for my hair colour, a lovely cool toned dark blonde colour. One end of the brow pencil has a small brush; great for brushing through the brows and distributing the product for a natural brow finish, the other end having a small, retractable brow pencil; giving you a precise and defined brow, whilst still looking natural. If you're after a good, affordable brow pencil, you should check out Soap and Glory.

As a mascara lover, I definitely had to get my hands on the most hyped mascara of 2018. You guessed it - Benefit BAD Gal Bang Mascara. For mascara, I usually stick to my trusty Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless mascara, but with lots of rave reviews and amazing photograph results, it was definitely something I wanted to get my hands on! I found this mascara to give lots and lots of length, perfect for those who love a full and fluttery look to the lashes. The plastic bristle brush is great for lash separation and reaching all the lashes, to get a thick, jet black coat.

A skincare favourite of mine has been the L'Oréal Paris Smooth Sugars Kiwi Clear Scrub. The scent of this scrub is to die for! So fresh and fruity, it's a great addition to my skincare routine. From the first few uses, I saw instant results, immediately my skin appeared to look softer, clearer and more radiant. The kiwi seeds are very gentle on the skin, so perfect even for those with very sensitive skin, and a perfect consistency to help to clear and eliminate blackheads. There are two other formulas in the range, the Cocoa Nourish and the Glow Grape seed scrubs, something I definitely want to try asap!

And my final favourite for March has been the Nescafe Café Menu Toffee Nut Latte Sachets. I love coffee and these are a great, super speedy and delicious product, perfect for when I need my coffee in the morning. I've tried lots of the other flavours from the Café Menu range, a few of my past favourites have been the Caramel Latte and the Double Choc Mocha, but whilst browsing my local supermarket, I saw the Toffee Nut Latte as a new addition, so I definitely wanted to give it a try, and it is definitely delicious!

Have you tried any of the products featured in my monthly favourites? What have you been loving this month?

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AD - GIFTED | When it comes to my haircare routine, I'm always swapping and changing the products I use. I love to try out new products and new ranges that brands bring out, and when ECO Cosmetics reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in trying out a couple of new products from their hair styling range, I couldn't say no!

German-based brand Eco Cosmetics has launched its hair styling range, fully natural and organic, containing ingredients like Goji Berries and Pomegranate, a perfect combination for nourishing the hair whilst boosting the appearance, volume and shine. The range is certified by Ecocert, contains organic ingredients and is cruelty-free.

ECO Cosmetics Hair Mousse*

"This styling foam gives your hair volume and hold. No more frizz, even in damp weather! Enriched with goji berries*, it provides strength and protection all day long. It makes styling easy and leaves your hair feeling silky smooth, shiny and full of body. Precious pomegranate extracts* protect the skin and hair from drying out. Hair stays smooth and supple even after repeated use."

ECO Cosmetics Hair Spray*

"Nourishes your hair and protects it from drying out. Enriched with goji berries*, it provides strength and protection all day long. Hair feels silky smooth, shiny and full of body. Precious pomegranate extracts* protect the scalp and hair from drying out."

After trialling these two haircare products from ECO Cosmetics over the last month, I have to say I was quite impressed. I don't really tend to use hair sprays or mousses in my usual day-to-day haircare, but the Hair Mousse from ECO Cosmetics in particular was a great addition to my haircare routine.

The mousse itself was very lightweight, and not at all sticky, so it didn't weigh down my hair at all. The natural ingredients packed into the products helped my hair to maintain a healthy shine and appearance, adding some volume and I also found that my hair was less frizzy after washing and styling.

The hairspray was unlike any other hairspray I have used before. If I was to use a hairspray, it would most probably be in an aerosol sort of can, however this hair spray from ECO Cosmetics is an actual spray like consistency, similar to a facial mist, not something I was expecting or used to at all. However, when using the hair spray after styling my hair, I found that my hair was still in very good, healthy condition, and not looking dry and crispy-like some hair sprays can do to your hair.

Have you tried ECO Cosmetics before? What are your favourite haircare products?

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With Pancake Day on the way, I thought today's blog post would be a great way of sharing a little cheeky pancake recipe that combines some great flavours, that would be perfect for creating on Pancake Day as well as those cheat weekend breakfasts! Pancakes can sometimes be seen as quite an unhealthy food, but throw on top some fruit and yoghurt, and it's a win win situation..... right?!?!

From sweet to savoury fillings, a pancake is such a versatile snack that can really have literally any toppings and still be delicious!

Dark Chocolate, Blueberry & Coconut Pancake Day Recipe

I also wrote a blog post about my very own Tropical Banana Pancakes, which may be for you if you're wanting to be that extra bit healthy! Carry on reading to find out what ingredients you will need and how I made these delicious pancakes!

For the pancake mixture;

110g plain flour

pinch of salt

2 eggs

200ml milk

50g butter

To serve;

handful of blueberries

melted dark chocolate

sprinkle of desiccated coconut

2 spoonful's of plain yoghurt

drizzle of honey/syrup

Method;

1. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.

2. Make a well in the centre of the flour and break the eggs into it, and begin to whisk.

3. Next gradually add small quantities of the milk and continue to whisk, until all the flour is incorporated.

4. Now melt the butter in a pan and spoon 2 tbsp of it into the batter and whisk it in, and place the remaining melted butter in a small bowl.

5. Now place the frying pan on a medium heat and add enough batter to evenly cover the base of the pan. (around 2tbsp)

6. Let the pancake cook, and once you are able to move the pancake in the pan, its ready to be flipped! (the most fun part)

7. Then once flipped, and the other side is fully cooked, then simply slide it out of the pan onto a plate, and add on all your delicious toppings. I opted for blueberries, yoghurt, honey, coconut and melted chocolate. YUM!

What are you favourite pancake toppings? Has this post given you the urge to cook up some delicious pancakes?

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