Summer/Holiday Essentials: Skincare

Are you planning on going on holiday or have these summery days left you confused on what products to use? Well here are my recommendations.!.!

 

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Oil Free Moisturiser

This is my favourite face cream for the summer as it leaves my skin feeling cool and fresh! (Hallelujah) I love it. Its Light-weight, It doesn't break me out and I feel like its tones my face!

Boots:  £4.69 (2 for £5)

Superdrug: £3.12 (On Sale)

Malibu 15 SPF Bronzing Tanning Oil-

I'm not the biggest fan (At All!) of products that smell like coconuts as I think it's sometimes it's overpowering BUT Malibu got the formula just right! Not only does it actually smell nice but it leaves my legs (and body) feeling nourished and glowing. 

Plus it has UVA & UVB protection.!.!

Superdrug: £5.99

 

Nivea Kids SPF 50 -

 I assume that if its for kids it's perfect for sensitive skin but I only use this if its REALLY hot and sunny as it leaves a blu-ish/white-ish tinge on my skin (medium/tan...in the summer) If you have paler skin this wont affect you. 

Plus it's WATER RESISTANT.! So perfect for the beach/pool.!. 

AND it's got UVB &  UVB protection.!.!

Boots: £5.24 (On Sale the Baby one)

Holland & Barrett - Aloe Vera Gel

Now if you've been a little naughty and have forgotten to reaply your sun cream throughout the day, and you now find yourself burnt....well Barbadensis Aloe Vera Gel will become your best friend with its healing and cooling properties plus it prevents your skin from peeling!

You could use a after sun cream but when I went to Barbados for a holiday locals sold Aloe Vera Gel for sun burnt holidayers and it pretty much saved our vacation.! 

Plus this one is ORGANIC, Suitable for VEGETARIANS & VEGANS.!

200ml - £6.99 (2 for £7)

100ml - £3.99

Other Stories - Equatorial Dreams Body Scrub -

Scrubs for me are an essential item you must have no matter what especially in the summer as you get all sweaty and clammy and since sun creams are sooo heavy your gonna want to get that off. Plus crusty/flakey legs are a big No No..!

Other Stories (Regent Street) - £7

Soap & Glory - Return to Slender, Body Contouring Gel

This unfortunately is no longer available (T.T) and I literally stocked up when I last bought them. 

So of course I went on a search to find an alternative for you guys but the ones I found were extremely expensive (Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Control 200ml - £36) BUT thanks to Beauty Angel recommended one she'd tried. (Nivea Q10 Cellulite Cream 75ml - £7.45) very affordable.!

Boots: £7.45 (Nivea Q10)

Debenhams: £36 (Clarins)

I love these gels because they are cooling (really cold) and so this helps tighten/clench  your muscles giving you slender looking legs.! (Of course if you want spectacular legs then obviously we're going to have to do excessive too! ;)

So what are your Skincare essentials? 

And have you tried any other body contouring gels?

L.F.A. Xx

Internaçionale Floral Trousers

Can't imagine wearing heavy thick jeans these hot summer days? But can't bear showing your legs? Why not try these?

 You must have seen these trousers really on trend a year or two ago. But honestly this is perfect for those hot summer days where you can't or don't want to show off your legs.!.!.

 I managed to get these on SALE from Internaçionale for just £7.!.!

These light and airy trousers are a bit on the transparent side so I would suggest wearing nude, black or white  boy short or hipster underwear as the print will hide the majority of your modesty.

The colours of the floral print aren't too in your face, and to complete the outfit I would pair them with simple but chiq sandals or wedges for a bit if height!

L.F.A. Xx

BarryM Nail Paint - 307 Lemon Ice Cream

If you were wondering where the sun's gone...well here it is.!...just joking.!.

Absolute Bargain.! £2.99 for 10ml of product.!.

If you happened to see my last nail post you may remember me saying I didn't have a yellow nail polish/varnish, and so when I went to run errands I popped into Superdrug and picked up one from BarryM in the colour 307 Lemon for only £2.99.!.!

I found that the colour is really bright and true to the colour you see on the bottle, though you will need about 2-3 coats to get a full colour coverage as otherwise its a bit....pale/see-through?
I would say this colour would suit best those of a darker or a more tan complexion because I think it would just POP.!...but anyone can use this.

P.S. Isn't the name just really cute.!. 

L.F.A. Xx

Black Sandals (Risky)

Not only did I buy the outfit I got in my last post, but I also managed to grab these amazing Black Flatform Sandals (Down to Earth) from Risky at Vicarage Field Shopping Centre in Barking.

Will you be getting these?

Now being a tall gurl (5"7) I struggle to find an excuse to wear heels everyday and to not look abnormal when I do. Don't get me wrong I still wear them and own many but Flatforms are one of the most comfortable ways of being a an inch or so taller without the after pain of heels!

These sandals are unbelievably comfortable considering they were only £9!! When I saw how cheap these were, I just could not leave without them. Especially as I've seen similar styles retailing from £20 to even £180.

So gals! Go out and get yourself a pair of these snazzy sandals!!!

P.S. There are some in other colours too!!! Faded out Pink and Silver!!

L.F.A. Xx