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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

I don't know about you, but whenever I take a trip into town to do some shopping, I always find myself in Poundland, as I have been made aware of so many beauty must haves, and for just £1, they need to be tested out! 

On my latest trip, I picked up this little gem, Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray with Moroccan Oil Extract. As a lover of all things haircare, this was something I was super happy to try out and see how it compared to my beloved TRESemme Heat Defence which I have been using for years, and so far I am impressed as this to me is just as good. 

Poundland Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray 150ml
Poundland Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray 150ml
Poundland Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray 150ml
Poundland Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray 150ml

With having long hair, I do my best to keep it in the best condition and looking healthy, so I have used so many hair products in the past that I know what works well for me, and this heat defence is something that I have really been loving. I simply spritz this evenly through towel dried hair before blow drying and straightening and I know my hair will be protected. The spray pump makes this so easy to apply and makes sure you get all your hair covered. 

It has a special formula that helps prevent damage and breakage from using heat tools which is a must have for me, plus the added oil helps to leave your hair feeling silky and soft, and if definitely does that! The only thing that I am a bit love/hate with is the smell, it is slightly strong but not too overpowering, just smells like a salon shampoo.

So if you find yourself browsing Poundland any times soon, I would definitely recommend checking out the beauty aisles as you never know what gems you will come across. If you're looking for a new heat defence, then I would definitely tell you all to go and grab a bottle of this, as for only a quid, IT WORKS!

Have you used this heat defence spray before? Have you picked up any bargains in Poundland recently?
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AD - GIFTED | A while back I was contacted on Twitter with the opportunity to review some haircare products from Richard Ward, a celebrity hairdresser with a new range of innovative hair care – The Chelsea Collection – exclusively at Waitrose. So as a lover of all things haircare, I jumped at the chance of this; as anything with keratin is great for the hair and something that promises volume is a win win for me!

Richard Ward Keratin Volume Shampoo and Conditioner
Richard Ward Keratin Volume Shampoo and Conditioner
Richard Ward Keratin Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

I always mix up my haircare routine, as I feel using the same products isn't too great for your hair as the product builds up and your hair will get used to the products, therefore each wash you wont get the desired effect. Alongside my Aussie products, I was using these Richard Ward products and I was very happy with the results that I got from these.

Both the keratin volume shampoo* and conditioner* smell very lovely, really fruity and floral, not too overpowering like some salon products can be. The shampoo lathers up really well and really makes your hair feel clean after the very first wash. The conditioner on the other hand was slightly weird, not in a bad way, just a very strange consistency that I found quite difficult to squeeze out the bottle. However, once applied to the hair and rinsed out, my hair was left looking shiny and silky and feeling light and bouncy.

Overall, after using these two products for a couple of months now, I am really impressed with how they work for my hair and how my hair looks after using them. My hair is left feeling super clean, bouncy, healthy and slightly volumized, which is something I always look for when using haircare products! So if you're looking to try out some new haircare, I would definitely recommend these!

Have you tried any haircare by Richard Ward? What are your current favourite hair products?
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As most of us are aware, weather in England can chop and change all the time, so this outfit is a perfect combination for the ever changing weather. This outfit is just a simple, everyday kinda casual look, that I think would suit any size or shape body. 
This Topshop coat seems to be an everyday staple for me at the moment when I'm wanting something a little warmer than my leather jacket. I love oversized jumpers and this cable knit one is so comfortable and cosy, even if I did buy it a couple of sizes bigger than my usual!

Khaki Lightweight Jacket - Topshop
Grey/White Cable Knit Jumper - New Look
Black Disco Leggings - Ebay
Burgundy Vans - Very
Rose Gold Midi Rings - Primark
Lips - Topshop's Wave Goodbye Lip Crayon

What do you think of the outfit I have put together? Where would you wear this? What is your favourite item?
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If I'm completely honest, I'm always too lazy to moisturise my body after having a bath or shower. It just always seems to take too long or get bored halfway, and having to wait around whilst it sinks into the skin, I just can't hack it! However, after I received this in the Christmas Yule Monty gift set, this is one of the products that makes moisturising easier to get through.

Before blogging, Soap and Glory was something I had never used, let alone even heard of, but since trying out some of the goodies from the range, I am in love!

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300ml
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300ml
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300ml
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter 300ml

"Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter™ Body Butter 300ml is a smooth, creamy, and velvety intense body lotion. With skin softening Shea Butter and Aloe Vera to attract moisture, some folks think it's a bit addictive!"

 Like all Soap & Glory products, The Righteous Butter smells amazing, a very fresh and light scent, that I think is perfect for the Spring and Summer months. The thick texture and consistency makes it feel so luxurious and nourishing on the skin. Packed full of Shea Butter and Aloe Vera, you know this stuff is gonna be good for the skin.

One thing that I love about this moisturiser is how quickly it sinks and absorbs into the skin, which for someone like me who hates waiting around is a miracle product! It leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, without any greasy or oily residue which some moisturisers can leave. So what's not to love?!

"Butter yourself up: After showering or bathing, smooth a generous handful of Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter™ 300ml onto damp skin and massage gently until it sinks in.  Then relax and take in the wonderful aroma's of leafy greens, bergamot and mandarin, with a floral and fruity middle note that makes your nose tingle a little, followed by soft, sexy, musk, oakmoss, amber and woody notes."

If you're looking for a new moisturiser and want something that ticks all the boxes, Soap & Glory is a brand I would definitely recommend to you! The products are super affordable, they smell amazing and leaves your skin feeling amazing after use!


Have you used The Righteous Butter before? What are your favourite Soap & Glory products?
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If you are a regular reader of my blog, you may notice that I have always spoken highly of the Accessorize Volumising Mascara, and crowned this one as my favourite mascara, but I think I have found something from Soap and Glory that I prefer, which is crazy as I absolutely love the Accessorize mascara.

(eye with one coat of mascara)

So let's start of with the brush. It's a super huge, fibre styled brush that really allows you to get a good grip on the lashes and into the corners of your eyes, to really open them up and frame your eyes really well. Most of the mascara's I have used have the same style brush, which for me, is the style I prefer and what I think works best for my lashes.

The application of the mascara is super easy and the formula has the perfect consistency that isn't too wet, which can lead to clumped lashes, which for me is a definite no no! I find this mascara really helps to give my lashes good length and volume which is something I always look for when picking a mascara, as I want something that will help emphasise my eyes and transform my usually short and flat lashes.

Finally the packaging of this mascara is so simple and sleek, combining a bold hot pink on a black background, really makes this stand out and really attracts the eye. It's a good travel size mascara that can fit easily into any make up or handbag and you're good to go! With a retail price of £10, it is on the higher end of the typical drugstore mascara prices (Usually 6-8 pounds) but the price wouldn't put me off from repurchasing as I really like the finished look I get from this mascara, as it helps my lashes really stand out and helps gives my desired look. 

So if you are looking for a new mascara, I would highly recommend this one from Soap and Glory as it is the perfect mascara for creating lengthened and voluminous eye lashes, where you can creating a natural daytime or a more dramatic eye look. But if you wanted something on a cheaper budget, the Accessorize Mascara comes pretty close to this one and is also a mascara that I absolutely love!

Have you tried this mascara from Soap and Glory? Have you tried the Accessorize Mascara? Which is your favourite mascara?
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