Laura Thornberry

Today I have a very lengthy haul for you from Bombs Away Cosmetics, where I purchased a variety of bath products from bath bombs, bath macaroons, fizzers, cupcakes bombs and bubble bars as well as handmade soaps and candles. They have such a huge variety on the website, it was so hard to not buy it all! So if you're a fan of LUSH, but want a cheaper alternative, keep reading!

"Bombs Away Cosmetics was born in 2014 with what started as a long personal hobby which then made it online. We carefully select the best natural ingredients that not only feel amazing and nourishing on your skin but also smell wonderful to.

All products are fresh handmade and have also been personally tried, tested and approved by the store owner."

Bombs Away Cosmetics Mango and Papaya Cupcake

Mango and Papaya Cupcake - £2.79
"This cupcake bath bomb not only smells and looks delicious enough to eat but also extremely moisturising and will leave your skin incredibly smooth after! With a sweet mango and papaya essential oil to uplift topped with heart sprinkles."

Candy Girl Cupcake - £3.30

"A delicious, juicy bubblegum scented cupcake bath bomb. With an opening scent of Bubblegum and a hint of Vanilla. This bath bomb is great for those who like sweet scents, watch as it fizzes in your bath swirling from blue to pink with extra added shimmer."

Watermelon - £1.95
"A delicious and mouthwatering Watermelon scent. With opening scents of Watermelon and a hint of vanilla oil."

Coconut Creme - £2.35

"A creamy coconut scented bubble bar coated with a fresh coconut fragrance and a hint of vanilla. Crumble or run under the water to create big fluffy bubbles."

Bombs Away Cosmetics Strawberries and Cream

Strawberries and Cream - £1.89

"The fragrance speaks for itself, a fruity bath bomb with strawberry essential oils."

Coconut Macaron - £2.19

"The Coconut Macaron has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards"

Coconut Macaron - £2.19

"The Coconut Macaron has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards"

Fresh Berry - £2.19

"A juicy scented bath macaron coated with fresh berries. With a gorgeous and fruity uplifting scent to lift your spirits."

Starry Surprise - £1.49

"The Starry Surprise has a lovely citrus scent with Cinnamon Orange and a hint of Coconut oil with surprise cocoa stars."

Coconut Dream - £1.49

"The Coconut Dream has a lovely coconut scent as well as pure coconut oil which not only smells divine but will leave your skin feeling luxurious afterwards."

Purple Rose - Free Sample (Usually £1.89)

"Purple Rose has a lovely scent of Vanilla and Rose oils, perfect for those who like floral scents."

Have you heard of Bombs Away Cosmetics before?
Which of these products appeals to you the most?

If you're a regular reader of my blog, you will understand that I am probably the worst at nails and nail art, and to be honest I am just lazy! I find nail painting and nail care such a laborious, messy task that I just don't have the time to do it, hence the lack of posts!

I recently received some gorgeous Violet Jewel nail art stickers* from Sparkly Nails, a business that began in 2004 by Ali, and has grown in to a successful business, stocking over 100 different nail art gems!" So I thought I would give the whole nail art another go, even though I am definitely not an expert, I hope that you get the idea and like what I have done!

So as we are heading into spring, ditching those berry and dark polishes, I thought it was time to use a gorgeous, pastel peachy shade on my nails, which Mavala's Sweet is a perfect springtime colour! What I love about the Sparkly Nails range, is that they are so easy to apply, the products are so cheap and such good quality, as well as looking incredible!

The application of these nail stickers was so easy and quick, even an amateur like me could do it! Simply paint your nails in your desired shade and allow to dry. Carefully peel off sticker using a pair of tweezers and place onto nail and press down in your preferred place, and seal with top coat.

Products Used

Nail Polish - Mavala 397 Sweet*

Violet Jewel Floral Nail Art Stickers - Sparkly Nails*

Sally Hansen No Chips Top Coat - Superdrug

So hopefully this short post has given you a little inspiration or something to think about when thinking of what to do with your nails next. If these Violet Jewel stickers aren't to your taste, Sparkly Nails has 100's of other nail art products for you to choose from, which are sure to not harm your bank account!

Have you heard of Sparkly Nails before? What do you think of my attempt at nail art? Would this be something you would be interested in doing? What other nail polish shades would you use these stickers with?

So what seems like ages ago, the lovely people over at Oqibo had sent me a little email giving me the chance to test out one of their moisturisers, as a lover of trying new skincare, I obviously accepted this kind offer!

"Our story is very simple, we make great skin care products that celebrate how remarkable you are. Our mission: Happy. Remarkable. You."

I opted for the Oqibo Hydra Restore Cream*, a lightweight moisturiser that helps to restore, hydrate and protect the skin, for smoother, more radiant and healthier appearance. I felt this would be a perfect match for my skin type, as I didn't want something heavy that would clog my pores, but something that would cure my tired, dull looking skin. I've got combination skin (dry and oily) so I can sometimes struggle to find a good morning moisturiser that doesn't end up leaving my skin oily or dry, but with over 2 months use, this Hydra Restore Cream has been perfect!

The Hydra Restore cream was really gentle on my skin, and absorbed easily and quickly, which I really look for when choosing a moisturiser, and I have really been enjoying using this in the mornings, after gently cleansing my skin. The texture is just the usual light cream product, which has a lovely smell, which isn't too perfumed or overpowering! The packaging is simple and sleek, a great size for travelling and a perfect handbag sized product. The simple black and white theme is very eye catching and appealing to me.

- Delivers immediate hydration

- Restores & restructures skin with regular daily use

- Maintains & improves moisture reserves long term

- Improves texture, suppleness and strength

- Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Glasswort oil and Jojoba

RRP Oqibo Hydra Restore moisturiser 100ml - £33.15

The products that Oqibo have to offer are the Hydra Restore Cream and the Intense Moisture Defence, as well as a Purifying Cleanser/Toner and a Skin Refining Exfoliator, which I also received samples of, which I thought was a lovely touch from them, as I would be able to test out the other products in the range!

Have you heard of Oqibo before? Have you tried any of their products? What are your thoughts?

The lovely team over at Cake-Cetera kindly sent me a box of there gorgeous macarons to enjoy, and my god they were good I'm pretty sure I could have eaten them all in one day, but that would have been greedy, so I resisted. If you've never heard of Cake-Cetera before, here's a little background info...

"Hello I’m Pauline the founder of Cake-Cetera,

I was inspired to set up the business after losing my mum to cancer. While mum was in hospital I was shocked to find that flowers were banned from the wards. I found that most people brought in cake instead and so Cake-Cetera was born in late 2011. Originally making and delivering cakes from home in Glasgow, we have now grown into fancy premises and delighted to now have an amazing team of staff who love cake just as much as me. We are delighted to now extend deliveries nationwide and are committed to bring you more amazing goodies direct to your door."

I kindly received the 12 box of mini macarons which retails at £12, which I think is a great price, especially for something so tasty and delicious! They also come packaged beautifully, which I think is a great touch, especially if you are purchasing them for a gift for someone special or a friend. The bite-size French macarons come in 6 flavours; Vanilla, Pistachio, Coffee, Raspberry, Lemon and Chocolate, all of which are incredible and very very yummy! I think my favourites were definitely the Vanilla and Raspberry!

Cake-Cetara also produce other tasty treats including the rather delicious looking cake pop ups and heavenly cupcake bouquets, as well as preparing products for special occasions, such as birthdays, parties, christenings and weddings, so if you're looking for a tasty treat for an upcoming event, I would highly recommend checking out Cake-Cetara!

If you are interested in buying these macarons or you want to visit the website, then just click here. You can also find Cake-Cetara on Twitter here.

Have you heard of Cake-Cetara before? Are you a fan of macarons? What are your favourite flavours?

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