Pink Haired Princess

Boots Star Gift this week is one of the most anticipated each year, Soap & Glory. The set this year is called Bubble Act and comes specially packaged for the promotion in a beautiful tin designed by illustrator, Zuki Turner. The tin is quite different to previous boxes or bags, though still in keeping with that retro feel S&G products have.

I'm a massive fan of masking. If you follow me on Instagram , you'll likely be aware of this, as I regularly post photos of my masking exploits in my Stories. I was in Boots a while ago and noticed No7 had launched their own sheet masks and I was super excited! I don't know why masking is so fun to me, but it is, I just love it and am always thrilled to see new releases or try one I haven't. 

It's here, I got it! My Mum had an early hair appointment, so popped into our local Boots on the way and got me their Star Gift, the Soap & Glory The Whole Glam Lot . As I mentioned last night, it's half price for this week only, at £30 and comes in special packaging. I have details of everything inside...

It's almost become tradition that I pre-warn you about this and then show you mine every year. In the run-up to Christmas, Boots offer a different gift(s) each week named the Star Gift, at a reduced price (usually at least 50% off). The most anticipated one each time is without a doubt, the Soap & Glory set. We all want it!  This year it is the turn of The Whole Glam Lot  (this link will only work when the product is active), reduced to £30 from £60 and it launches online and instore tomorrow (Friday 9th).

Calling all Soap & Glory fans, it's that time of year we've been waiting for. You'll probably be able to guess from that intro before I say anything else, but if not, the BIG S&G gift set will be half price in Boots this week as their 'Star Gift' . Read on for all the details.

Set your alarms ladies, as the Boots star gift this week is Soap & Glory !

You may recall I reviewed the new La Roche-Posay Effaclar Anti-Blemish System * back in September.  I'd been using the set for around 6 weeks at that point.  My results hadn't been overly good by then, but I felt at least 12 weeks were required before making final judgements.  I've now completed my trial and this is a little update as to how I got on.  Just to remind you, I was solely using these products, wearing no makeup and applying nothing else to my face other than lip-balm and eye cream/gel, for the fairest possible test conditions.  The box contains 'up to 6 weeks' supply and I did have to purchase another moisturiser around week 9.  I still have a little toner left and a little bit (less than the toner) of the cleanser, so for value for money I think it's great.    

I've had a little re-jig of Bought & Thought this week, because my Mum came home with this today and as it's on offer, it's important I share it now. It's the Boots 'Star Gift' (yes the countdown to Christmas has proper started!) and runs until Thursday.

Reviewing skincare isn't the same as reviewing makeup. You put mascara on and instantly know whether you like it or not, the same with lipstick or eyeshadow. After one day wearing foundation you know how it functions and how long it lasts and can pretty much write a review there and then. Skincare though is a whole other ball game because your skin's reaction rather than your personal opinion usually dictates and shapes the review. So I always like to give myself as long as possible to evaluate my findings. I actually postponed this post the other week and I'm glad I did (thankfully without someone breathing down my neck saying I hadn't completed it in time!), because there's been developments that need to be included here. Ok so I'm not kidding when I say this product couldn't have been released at a better time. I was in the midst of suffering one of the worst (if not the worst) breakout I've ever experienced, when I got an email to say there wa...

With Mother's Day fast approaching, I've had a deluge of discount codes and offers in my inbox this week. I'll update this page, if I find any more I've forgotten! The accompanying pictures (don't necessarily match the offer) as they are some banners I made for my shopping links page which I've just finished updating. All items on that page were in stock as of last week, if there's something that has caught your eye. AX Paris: 50% off, click here for selected items, with the code MARCH50. For 50% off Curve items , enter CURVE50.  10% off the ' new in ' section, code VIP10. Boots: Free No7 Pink Blossom gift set (above), when you purchase 2 or more No7 items . Save up to half price on selected fragrances . 3 for 2 on all Soap & Glory cosmetics .    Branch309: Irregular Choice from £20 . Coast: Shop throughout March and April to qualify for the 'summer pass', which will be included with your order.  The pass unlocks vouchers ...

I'd intended to write a 'warning' message yesterday regarding this set and the deal, but unfortunately didn't have time. Instead I have details of what's inside and once again, it's rather fabulous. Every year, Soap & Glory have some sort of bumper gift pack usually costing around £60, this year it's The Yule Monty. Boots have their 'star buys' every week in the run up to Christmas and it usually includes the S&G gift and it always proves very popular. I've found myself in previous years, frantically refreshing the website at midnight and pulling all-nighters in the hope of grabbing one. Thankfully in latter years, they've been aware of it's popularity and planned for it, by adding lots of stock to all stores. My parents had noticed loads of these being displayed in my local store on Wednesday and that's when the email popped up saying it would be £27 instead of £60, so I was well prepared this time. Mum went down f...