The Scent of Summer

I've recently stumbled upon a couple of summer favourites to add to my ever increasing collection! Korres - The Santorini Vine Collection, are a bit pricey, but oh my are they worth it! The shower gel is hands down the best shower product I've ever smelt. Its a blossoming, fruity smell which lingers on my skin afterwards. But just incase, I use the body milk too! The body milk is light and great for summer as it doesn't leave you feeling sticky at all. These products would be great for a present as they sell them in a nice set. I had never heard of Korres until I received a sample in a Feel Unique box, but then I spotted the full size versions in Oliver Bonas and had to have them!

My second new favourite summer scent is Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess which marketed as an Eau Fraîche Skinscent. The top notes include Amber, Vanilla and Coconut Milk amongst others. 

As soon as I smelt this perfume I said oh my god that is summer! Something about it just reminded 

me of summer instantly. I had to have it! Tip: Wait until shops like Debenhams have discounts on,

usually a few times a year such as 10% or 20% off. Brands like Estee Lauder also do events where you

can get a free small sized products, or sometimes even full size if you buy two products, etc. I would 

never pay full price!

I have a firm rule with these products - I only use them on beautiful days, so that they'll always remind me of summer!

What's your favourite summer scent?

Clinique and Estée Lauder Skincare Haul

I think there's some sort of unwritten rule that at the same time of the year every major skincare brand starts offering some sort of deal.. And as these luxury skincare brands are expensive, I tend to steer clear unless they have a good offer on! So recently I was reeled in by a couple of good offers by Clinique and Estée Lauder at Debenhams!

Gift bag contents: 

Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser (30ml) - Forgot to photograph this one as it's in my overnight bag!

Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+ (30ml)

Clinique Colour Compact

High Impact Curling Mascara

Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturising Lip Colour Balm 

Happy Heart Perfume Spray (4ml)

Clinique's deal came along first, which was buy two products (one to be skincare) and get a gift bag free. They also had double points on I think? It was perfect timing really as my face wash had just run out and my skin was really acting up so I wanted to try a new night moisturiser. I went for the Liquid Facial Soap in Mild (which I usually go for and really like, quick review here) and a new purchase which was the Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturiser, which I am currently loving! I'm quite impressed with the freebies I got in the gift bag, I'll definitely reuse the bag for a start, and the chubby stick and Dramatically Different Moisturiser+ will come in handy! 

Gift bag contents:

Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion (30ml)

Advanced Night Repair (7ml)

Day Wear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 (15ml)

Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick

Pure Color Gloss

Pure Color Eyeshadow

Modern Muse Perfum Spray (1.5ml each)

So off I went with my Clinique purchase, very pleased, then the next week, up popped this deal from Estée Lauder! It was a pretty similar deal to Clinique's as you purchased two items and you got a free gift bag. However when this deal was on it was also Mega Week at Debenhams, which usually includes 10% off all beauty! I couldn't resist this deal, as I've been wanting to buy Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair and their Double Wear foundation for so long. I've been putting off the purchases because they are both quite expensive and I told myself I could go without! But when this deal came up, I thought there's no way I'll ever get them cheaper. I liked this gift bag more than Clinique's actually. You even get a mini Advanced Night Repair! The eyeshadow palette that came with it is just up my street, and I love the lipgloss too. I'm not sure about the colour of the lipstick with my skin tone, but I love the texture of this lipstick! So I'll definitely consider buying an Estée Lauder lipstick in the future. The lady who served me was so nice too, she even threw in a free full sized face wash just because I'd spent so much, and she wasn't meant to! So for the amount of products I got, just for the price off two (well less) I'm really impressed.

Already my skin has really improved just by using Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair with Clinique's Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturiser. My skin was breaking out so bad before I bought these products; I thought I was 14 again! I really look forward to my nighttime skincare routine at the moment! There will definitely be reviews coming up on these products soon so keep an eye out. 

If you're ever coveting a high end skin care item, I'd really advice waiting for one of these deals to come up. They usually have a couple a year and Debenhams often have Mega Weeks when 10-20% is  off around the store. 

Have you splashed out on any skincare recently?