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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

When I've shared blog posts about skincare in the past, I've pretty much always mentioned products I've picked up from the drugstore. I've definitely found some amazing products which I've continued to repurchase time and time again, that come with a super affordable price tag. This allows me to chop and change the products I use depending on my current skin needs. 

Drugstore Skincare Serums

Now that I've developed a skincare routine that works for my skin, I've realised how important it is to include serums and the benefit they have to my skin. If you didn't know, facial serums have a really lightweight consistency that can penetrate deeper than moisturisers into your skin, allowing skin to retain a higher level of moisture. They also contain a high concentration of performance ingredients that really give your skin a boost, both day and night.

Superdrug Vitamin E Moisture Boost Facial Serum

The Superdrug Vitamin E Moisture Boost Facial Serum has probably been my most repurchased skincare item this year, alongside the Superdrug Hot Cloth Cleanser from the same range. This serum is enriched with Vitamin E; a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect skin from ageing and environmental damage. For me, this serum has the perfect consistency, it absorbs very quickly into the skin and has a lightweight texture, leaving the skin feeling plumped and hydrated. Infused with natural fruit acids, this allows the product to help boost the moisture levels in the skin, and makes the serum suitable to be used both day and night. As well as containing Betaine; which is a great skincare ingredient that helps to smooth and soften the appearance and texture of the skin.

Revolution Skincare Plumping and Hydrating Serum

 Next up, new for 2018 is a skincare range from beauty brand Revolution. I've been using the Revolution Skincare Plumping and Hydrating Serum for just over two months now since the weather has been much colder and my skin has got much drier in areas, and it's definitely been a product my skin has loved. This serum is packed with Hyaluronic Acid, a skincare ingredient that attracts moisture to the skins surface and is the ultimate ingredient for dry and dehydrated skin. This lightweight, oil-free serum sinks in quickly and has a cooling effect on the skin. You can really feel it working! This product has been my winter weather skin saviour, adding much needed hydration into my skin, that leaves it looking plump and feeling silky soft.

B.Confident Phase 1 Night Serum

Thirdly, the B.Confident Phase 1 Night Serum has become a staple skincare item for my evening routine. Advertised as the 'ultimate beauty sleep', this Night Serum has really helped to keep my skin nourished and hydrated, especially in the recent cold weather. With 12 hour moisturisation, this lightweight serum helps to leave you with a softer, plumper and more replenished complexion, in the morning you wake up with the most glowy and radiant skin. Products in the Phase 1 range are suitable to use in your late 20s to help protect against the first signs of ageing and help to keep/enhance the skins youthful appearance.

Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Invigorating Skin Booster Serum

I've previously featured the Superdrug Vitamin C range on my blog before, but the Superdrug Vitamin C Detox Invigorating Skin Booster Serum is something new that I've tried out, and I am completely obsessed! A serum packed with Vitamin C; a powerful antioxidant and the perfect ingredient to help protect the skin and boost radiance. Enriched with Kakadu Plum; the highest known ‭concentration of Vitamin C of any food on the planet, and Goji Berry; a superfruit known to induce calm, ‭wellbeing and energy. The orangey scent of this skin booster is incredible. Super fresh, fruity and zesty! This serum has really boosted my skins appearance, helping to seriously brighten and revitalise my skin, giving me that healthy, radiant glow!

These drugstore serums have really affordable prices, and they all RRP for under £10!

What are your current favourite drugstore serums? Have you tried any of the products featured in today's post?
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AD - GIFTED | If you've seen the latest of my foodie blog posts, you'll already know I've been teaming up with Gousto; a food subscription box service that brings you 30+ recipes a week to choose from to create your very own recipe box, and I've had the chance to create some absolutely delicious meals at home in minutes. The next recipe that I picked for my recipe box was the Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lime.

Gousto Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lime

For this tasty Thai treat, you will need the following ingredients for 2 people;

- 1 Aubergine
- Fresh Ginger
- 1 Red Chilli
- 80g Sugar Snap Peas
- Basmati Rice
- 3 Dried Kafir Lime Leaves
- 50g Solid Coconut Cream
-1 Lime
- Roasted Peanuts
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube
- 80g Tenderstem Broccoli
- 40g Thai Green Curry Paste


The recipe card as shown below are super easy and quick to follow. The recipe is broken down into 8 steps, that show you what you need to do and what ingredients you will need for that particular part of the recipe. So here's how I made my Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lime*.


Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this vegetarian dish. Before, I've had only had a Thai Chicken curry previously, and this one is a great alternative and was definitely just as good! A great Asian inspired dish that is bursting with flavours. So zingy with the fresh Lime and a gorgeous coconut green sauce. The flavour combinations were just sensational. Packed full of crisp and crunchy vegetables, topped off with a fiery chilli kick and crunchy crushed peanuts, this Thai curry was absolutely delicious!

Gousto Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Lime

If you missed my last recipe posts, I shared a stunning Indian-Spiced Chicken Tray Bake with Spinach and some super delicious Refried Bean & Corn Quesadillas.

Have you used Gousto before? What recipes would you love to try from the site? 
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AD - GIFTED | With Christmas only a few weeks away, I wanted to share some festive treats that I think would make great Christmas presents or stocking fillers for all the family. Especially those with a super sweet tooth who love the combination of chocolate and marzipan, then Niederegger is the perfect gift. It's unusual, it's delicious and it's super festive!

Niederegger; the worlds finest marzipan from Lubeck in Germany, founded in 1806 by the master confectioner, Johann Georg Niederegger. Their flavours include the bittersweet classic, milk, Marc de Champagne, orange, apple strudel, caramel brownie, espresso and many many more! 

Niederegger Marzipan

"The secret of Niederegger Marzipan lies in a closely guarded secret recipe, handed down over the generations, for the exact mixture of almonds, sugar and a top secret ingredients similar to rose water. Only the highest quality, natural raw ingredients are used in the manufacture of our marzipan. Niederegger is the only premium manufacturer of marzipan still producing its own almond and sugar paste."

Niederegger Marzipan

I was kindly sent the Niederegger Marzipan Christmas Hamper* which was filled with a huge selection of the most popular products, accompanied by seasonal Christmas items, perfect for the festive season ahead. 

Included in the hamper are the following products;

1 x 110g Classic Dark Chocolate covered Marzipan Bar
1 x 100g Assorted Mini Marzipan Loaves
2 x 40g Chocolate covered marzipan sticks (Amarena Cherry, Walnut)
1 x 125g Flavour of the Year Apple Strudel
1 x 100g Dark chocolate covered Santa

Niederegger Marzipan

The Dark Chocolate covered marzipan Santa is the cutest, most festive treat in the Niederegger Christmas Hamper, and for me, the perfect stocking filler for the whole family.

Niederegger Marzipan

Stick'n Go are Chocolate covered Marzipan Sticks that come in a variety of flavours including Amarena Cherry, Walnut, Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate. You receive two random flavours that are included in the hamper. In the hamper I received, I was given the Amarena Cherry and Walnut; 
pure marzipan with a cherry filling / walnut pieces and rum, covered with a generous coating of milk chocolate.

Niederegger Marzipan

The new style Classic Dark Chocolate covered Marzipan Bar, made with 
pure Niederegger marzipan in the centre, generously enrobed in rich dark chocolate. If the combination of Dark Chocolate and Marzipan is something you love, you'll definitely end up eating the entire 100g bar of this. It's totally addictive! 

Also included in the hamper is the 2018 Limited Edition Flavour of the Year; Apple Strudel. A delicious Milk Chocolate coated, filled juicy marzipan and fruity apples, refined by a slight hint of cake. This would definitely be one of the tastiest treats in the gift.

Niederegger Marzipan

Finally, the Assorted Mini Marzipan Loaves. A beautiful 
eight piece assorted box featuring mini marzipan loaves covered in rich Dark Chocolate. Pure Niederegger Marzipan flavoured with Pistachio, Orange, Pineapple and Espresso Coffee. This offers such a variety, that those who love to experiment with flavours would definitely enjoy this. Especially the Chocolate and Orange loaves, a brilliant festive combination.

Overall this gorgeous Christmas Hamper from Niederegger is a perfect treat this festive season. It offers such a variety of flavours and types of chocolates, my favourites definitely being the Amarena Cherry and the Pineapple Mini Loaves, something a little bit fruity and exotic, combined with chocolate is a winner with me!

Have you tried Niederegger Marzipan before? What item from the Christmas hamper would be your favourite?
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AD| In collaboration with ALDI*, I'm bringing you the second instalment of my trio of recipe posts for my Winter Warmers series. For today's recipe, I'm turning up the heat and bringing you a quick and easy guide to making my Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas. Mexican food is definitely one of my favourites. It's quick and easy to make, super tasty and bursting with tonnes of flavours. I recently posted about some delicious Quesadillas I made, and today I'm sharing another new recipe with you. So let's get started!

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

For these fajitas, you will need the following ingredients;

Chicken Mini Fillets
1 ALDI Fiesta Fajita Dinner Kit
1 White Onion, sliced
1 packed of Mixed Peppers, sliced
Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Sour Cream
Tomato Salsa
Olive Oil
1 Lime

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Step 1 - To begin this Mexican feast, start by slicing the Chicken lengthways into long strips and marinate with the spices from the Fajita Kit and a squeeze of fresh Lime for 20-30 minutes before cooking. I simply marinated the chicken in the package they came in, as this saves on washing up!

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Step 2 - Slice the Mixed Peppers into thin strips and finely slice the Onion. I like to use all three peppers in my Fajitas, as this add colour and vibrancy to the dish!

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Step 3 - Heat up some Olive Oil into a frying pan, add the marinated Chicken strips and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. I also like to add a splash of water to help deglaze the pan a little bit and avoid anything sticking to the pan.

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Step 4 - Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced Peppers and Onions and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, so the vegetables warm up and keep their crunch. Warm your Tortilla Wraps from the Fajita Kit in the microwave for 45 seconds, until warmed through.

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Step 5 - Serve with your Sizzling Fajitas alongside Sour Cream, grated Cheddar Cheese and a mild Tomato Salsa. Wrap up and Enjoy!

Super Spicy & Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

If you missed the first recipe, it was my gorgeous Spiced Butternut Squash Soup!

Do you like Mexican Food? What do you put in your Fajitas?
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If you saw one of my most recent posts which shared my current favourite haircare products for Autumn, you would have seen that I included the L'Oréal Paris Dream Lengths haircare range. For me, the star product is the No Haircut Cream, a total hair game-changer and has become a staple in my haircare routine. 

L'oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream

Enriched with a combination of Keratin and Castor Oil, that have some amazing benefits, you're definitely on your way to healthier, beautiful hair.

- Keratin -  a major component of your hair, as well as a vital protein found naturally in hair strands, which gives its structure. Also helps to maintain the smoothness, shine and strength of your hair, but also prevent from further damage.

- Castor Oil - great moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties that help to keep hair soft and hydrated.

L'oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream

"Does the appearance of split ends and hair breakage make you feel like you need a haircut? Say no to cutting your ends!"

L'oreal Elvive Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream

  I use the No Haircut Cream on my mid-lengths and ends of my hair, and I find the product absorbs quickly without any residue. The formula helps to reduce split ends and to reduce any breakage from brushing.

The consistency is quite thick, but not too heavy or greasy on the hair, so it doesn't weigh it down at all and helps to detangle, which is great for us with long hair. It protects my hair from the use of heat, as well we the weather outside. 
 So if you've not tried it yet, you definitely need too!

Have you tried the No Haircut Cream or any other products from the L'Oréal Dream Lengths range?
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