Sanctuary 5 minute thermal detox mask

I bought this the other day because I've noticed I have lots of under the skin spots that need to be banished from my face forever. I can't really afford to get a clarifying facial right now so I opted for an at-home treatment instead.

The mask is seriously relaxing and I'm getting sleepy just talking about it again. It heats up on contact with your skin so it relaxes you as it opens the pores to deep clean your skin. The charcoal and kaolin clay draw out any impurities and the essential oil myrrh soothes the skin. You're advised to use this mask twice weekly but I can't stop using it! If I've had a stressful day at work (every day) out comes the mask.

I've been using it for about a week and a half now and I've noticed the little blighters on my forehead are coming to the surface, finally.

For £10.20 I would recommend this mask for it's purifying and detoxifying qualities. Love it!

Clinique Chubby Sticks

I've been intrigued by this product for quite some time now but have never got round to actually buying it, but after being tempted by the bonus time gift at Boots, I finally bought one, OK maybe two.

I have to say I'm now hooked on these gorgeous lip crayons, they give so much colour but it's not too strong. It's perfect for me because I love a gloss that has bold colour, without looking dry and crusty (which I find happens with most lipsticks).

The chubby sticks have shea butter in them so they're really moisturising for the lips, perfect for all year round. It would be a bonus for them to have an added SPF but you can't win 'em all. Overall a great product that I'm pretty hooked on. I have it in oversized orange and wopping watermelon, which is my fave, but there are SO many other colours to choice from, from purples to nudes to cherry reds, you will find a colour to suit your skintone. For £16 I think they're a bit of a bargain. I think this is perfect for a bride who doesn't want the sticky residue left over from a gloss but still wants a strong wash of colour on the lips.

Here's a little tip for you when trying to find the right lip colour for you... Put the tester colour on your fingertip, this is the place that is most like your natural lip colour. Hold your finger up against your face. If you look washed out its a no no!

Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

When I was a kid, I was the one with the Tina Turner 'fro, there was always one and unfortunately it was me. It was the time before straighteners, so you can imagine my distress when trying to calm the frizz and flyaways circa 1999. All we had was bloody crimpers! *shocking*

What I'm trying to get at is because of this distress early on in my life, I'm always on the hunt for new ways to tame my do. The latest find is by Organix - Brazilian Keratin Therapy. This wasn't overly expensive at £6.99 a bottle and it's really delivered amazing results. After one use my hair feels really sleek and smells gorgeous. It has coconut oil in it to nourish the hair so this gives off an amazing smell. It's also rich in keratin proteins to strengthen the hair, along with avocado oil to smooth the cuticle for added shine. The packaging doesn't look too thrilling but trust me, all the good stuff is inside! I would highly recommend this to any beauties with curly, wavy, frizzy hair or just in need of a good strengthening treatment. I got it from boots, but you have to search for it because the poor little devils are on the bottom shelf. Boo!

Have you tried anything else from Organix? X

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge

This product has been a summer essential for me so far, if we can say this is summer? Who knows. I tend to regularly change the products I use, as I get bored quickly and find something that is temporarily better than the last. This is a shallow beauty habit I know but I can't help it, I get tempted too easily.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that my Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge has stood the test of time with me, lasting an approximate 3 months, which is pretty much a record. This is a cream blusher that can also be applied on the lips - a great holiday multi-tasker.

I have dry skin so I especially like a cream blush, I think they make you look like you glow from within giving a subtle flushed colour on the apple of the cheeks. Also, this product stays put for about 5 hours so it has great staying power, you will only really need to reapply once in the day.

There are lots of different colours in the range, including a gorgeous fuchsia pink, my favourite is fresh melon which is a natural peachy nude colour. Great for an every day summer look, I seriously love this product.

Holiday Beauty

This is how you do beach beauty. Grace Kelly is the epitome of glam and looks effortlessly chic on the beach here. If only we all looked like that, eh?

Unfortunately no matter how hard I try I will never look like that on the beach, but if you want to attempt Grace's effortless beach look you will first of all need a classic white bikini, ideally 50s style. I have yet to find one so please let me know if you find an amazing one!

A moisturising red lip butter with SPF is key to the look, alongside waterproof black mascara and gel eye liner along the top lash line to create a more feline look. Grace is very fair so lots of sun protection is a must here and only use bronzer to contour your face.

Where are you going on holiday this year? X

Camping Essentials

I went camping this weekend, making the most of the amazing weather, so I thought I'd share my camping essentials with you.

Most important thing I took was my Avene SPF20 emulsion, I think this is a must-have as I was sat outside all day. My friends who weren't wearing an SPF all burned and are now a lovely lobster colour. 80% of ageing is down to sun damage so I don't need any reminding when it comes to sun protection!

I also took my klorane dry shampoo, for obvious reasons I didn't want to look like a grease ball so my trusty klorane kept my tresses looking clean.

My other essential was a new product I've been trying. It's the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi moisture mist. I've been using it on my hair and it leaves your hair feeling incredibly soft and looking bouncier. I used this on my hair in the evenings when I needed it to fight the frizz - tents give me the worst frizzy hair. Think Monica from friends.

My last item I depended on over the weekend was my new Monu eye gel. This is really soothing for the under eye area so perfect for early mornings and late nights. It helped me to look awake and was cooling under the eye, reducing any puffiness. Overall a great thing to have in a sweltering hot tent!

What are your camping beauty essentials?

Me Me Me Goddess Rocks

I've never used anything from this brand before but will definitely check out the rest of their range soon. I can honestly say this is one of the best bronzers I have ever used, giving a subtle shimmer it is perfect to use on your cheekbones to give that post-holiday glow.

While other matte bronzers are fab for contouring your face, this one really is all about making you look like you've just stepped off the plane from st Tropez. You can build it up to the colour you desire, but I think a light shimmer is all you need with this product. Lightly dust anywhere the sun would naturally hit and you will be a bronzed goddess in no time! Love it! P.s Cags from Made In Chelsea is a fan! Available from Superdrug.