Review- Body Shop Mojito Range

Body Shop recently came out with a new collection, the Mojito Range. It contains 5 products in the range and I managed to test out 3 of them. So, today I am going to tell you what I made of the products I tried.

 

As you can see from the photos, the products I tried out where the shower gel, body sorbet and body butter. The miniature shower gel and body butter came in a gift set, along with the luffa.

The shower gel -£4 

I loved this shower gel. I am a fan of body shop shower gel in general as it, lathers very well, you only need very little when you use a luffa and it's got a very powerful scent that does not linger afterwards. So, if you don't think you will like this citrus, refreshing scent, then you can try another scent from body shop as the shower gel will be the same.

The body sorbet - £8

This was a new product for me as I had never tried it before. I thought it would be great for the beach, which it was. It's very refreshing, great to use after you've been in the sun all day. What I liked about it was that it does not leave you feeling greasy or sticky, it absorbs into your skin really quickly. Love this product, I would use it more in the summer as it very light. I have already bought a back up of this and the shower gel.

The body butter -£13

This is a thick intensive moisturiser. If your skin is dry this is the product for you. I would recommend using this when you get back from holiday and start to peel as it will maintain your tan just a bit longer.  I would say this is better for winter, as it does take a bit of time to sink into your skin.

The other two products in the range are a body splash and a body scrub, which I have not tried.
Overall I love this range. I am a big fan of this fragrance and I love the products in the range. I would highly recommend going and checking this range out before it goes, as it is limited edition. If you can only try one product I would recommend the body sorbet or the shower gel.

I hope you enjoyed this review and it was helpful. Check back here Wednesday 5pm GMT for a new post.

Becky xoxo

Becky's Book Review-Girl Online By Zoe Sugg

Last Christmas I received  this book as a gift, from a friend and only recently I got the chance to read it. I thought I would share my opinions on the book with you guys.

I don't want to give to much of the plot away, but it is about this girl called Penny who writes a blog "Girl Online". Things change when her family goes to New York and she meets Noah, and the adventure really begins. That's all I am going to say about the plot. 

My thoughts on the book. 

I loved it. It was an easier read and I think it would make the perfect beach read, as it is a romantic book. This book puts a smile on your face and made me feel in a better mood after reading it. I would say it is a light and fun read and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good, entertaining read. I would definitely recommend checking it out on amazon or at your local book shop. 

Thats all from me for now. Check back next Wednesday 5pm GMT for another post.  

Becky xoxo

Review- Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel

I have finally tried the very hyped cleanser that everybody is taking about, which it the Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel. In can be purchased from their own website, cult beauty or Space NK. Today I thought I would share my thoughts on it with you, to tell you if its really that good.

Firstly I would like to talk about the product as a whole. It comes out as an orange gel that then transforms into an oil ( which shouldn't scare any of you with oily skin as it actually reduce the amount  of oil on your skin) when you apply it to dry skin, it is unlike any other cleanser that I have tried. 

One of the things I am not a fan of is the packaging, mainly for one reason you don't know how much product is left in the bottle. Otherwise I don't mind the packaging, in fact I am actually a fan of the pump.

Next, the product itself: I love this product, its very gentle, as my skin can be quite sensitive. It leaves the skin feeling silky soft. Another thing I like is that it is a very good makeup remover. If I use two pumps it removes all my face and eye makeup, although I prefer to use Bioderma for my eyes instead. Overall I think the quality of this product is great.

Now for the price £28 for 100 ml of product which lasted me around 6 months of using one pump in the morning and two pumps in the evening daily. It is on the pricier side for face washes, but I think its worth it.  I would definitely recommend to anyone with any skin type. 

So, if you are on the hunt for a new face wash, and are willing to spend a bit more on skincare then this is a product I definitely recommend you check out.

Overall I love this product and I will definitely be repurchasing it in the future, as I really enjoyed using it.

4.5/5 from me for this product. 

That's all from me for now. I will be back next Wednesday, with another post for you guys. 

I hope this was helpful for you. 

Becky 

xoxo

Battle Of The Granola

Hey guys, I am back. I know long time no see, the last few months have been very busy and I have had to neglect my blog for a while, but now I am back and will be regularly posting again. I will have a new post every Wednesday at 5pm GMT. I have some very exiting stuff planed for you, so without further ado lets hop into today's post.

Today I thought I would share with you something a bit different. Recently I have been getting into making granola rather than buying it. It's really easy to make and much healthier. I have been trying out all sorts of different recipes.  Today I thought I would share with you some and tell you my thoughts on them. I have four recipes to share, so let's get started. All the recipes mentioned are really easy and also very quick to make.

The first one is one from the Food Network and it is a Cherry, Almond and Cinnamon Granola. This was one of my favourite ones as it was not to sweet or dry.

Next we have the granola recipes from the video below. This was one of my least favourite as it was the driest in my opinion. However it is still worth giving a go, as you may like this one the most.

Next up we have a Maple, Pecan and Cranberry Granola which I liked, but it was not my favourite but it wasn't the worst either. 

Last but not least, I have saved my favourite last and it is  Pistachio and Blueberry Granola. I loved the combination between the Pistachio nut and the dried blueberries. This is the one I have continued making over and over again.
All the recipes from this video are amazing by the way.

Tips and tricks for making granola. 

I wanted to share with you some tips that I have picked up from my personal experience.

1. If you are adding dried fruits always add them after you have baked you granola.

2. Use the same cup for all your measurements. I find cups to be a good way to measure ingredients when making granola.

3. Keep turning the tray while in the oven to get an even bake.

4. Use jumbo rolled oats to get the similar consistency to shop bought granola.

I wanted to share with you some key ignorance to personalise your granola.

Here are three main ingredient you will need.

Oats
Agave Nectar
Coconut Oil

From there you can personalise it with whatever you fancy.

I hope this has been helpful. I hope that you give the recipes a try and feel free to leave a comment below telling me which one is your favourite.

Becky xoxo 

Travel with Becky: Ski / Activity Holiday - Whats In My Make Up Bag

The ski seasons is back and today I thought I would share some of the things I take with me on a ski trip. This would also be great if you are going on an adventure holiday where you won't be wearing make up all the time, but you still want to have some make up with you. I know everybody has very different ski trips depending where you are going and what you are doing. However I thought I would share with you some of things I take with me when I go skiing. So, let's get started.

When I go skiing I am the person who likes to wear as little make up as possible, and I just can't be bothered to do my make up. So, the only days I really wear make up are the days before we get to the ski resort or when we go to a nice restaurant. Most of the time I end up not using most of the make up I bring with me. This is a good selection of products to have for any occasion you made need in your holiday.

Face Products

I prefer taking a light BB cream or tinted moisturiser rather than a heavy foundation. The tinter moisture I went for this time is the Chanel Les Beiges healthy glow makeup which is a really nice low coverage natural liquid which smells amazing btw.  The concealers that I took with me are the Collection Concealer which is a really cheap and great all round concealer and for highlighting I took the Mac Prep and Prime in Light Boost, which yet again is a really good brighting concealer. Then to set that in place I took the Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder . 

I only brought one blush and bronzer with me and I chose the Chanel Blush in Innocence which give a very "flushed from within" look to the skin, and to got with it I chose the Dior Nude Skin Bronzer again a very natural product. 

Eye Products  

One thing I would recommend to take with you is an eyeshadow quad of your choice and a cream eyeshadow. I took the Chanel Les 4 Ombres and the Chanel Illusion D'Omber  with me. It allowed me to create many different looks and they are really a great formula. I took my Sephora Black liquid liner and my Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara   which I really love.

Lip Products 

For lips I like to take a natural day time colour and a darker colour. So, for my natural colour I decided to take the Dior Jelly Lip Pens which were limited edition, but the colour and formula are very similar to the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss sticks. I also went for the Clarins Instant Natural Light Perfector  . For my darker colour I went for Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in the shade Raplumzel. 

The Makeup Bag 

The makeup bag I went for is a Charlotte Tilbury Make Up bag. I love it because it is soft, so it is easy to fit into any bag or suitcase. You can fit loads into it which is always great. 

Ok guys that's all for now. I hope that was helpful to any of you going skiing or on holiday any time soon. 

Becky xoxo

How to keep you New Year Resolution

Happy new year everybody,

Today I thought instead of sharing with you guys new year resolution ideas I thought I would share with you ways in which to keep your resolution going longer than the first month or two. If you still don't have a resolution and want some help then check out the post I did on new year's resolution ideas link. 

So, lets get started.

Tip 1- Tell People

Telling people you are doing something. Letting other people know what your resolutions are make you, want to keep your resolution as you don't want to look like a quitter in front of your friends and family. 

Tip 2- Make it possible. 

One of the most common new year resolutions is to be healthy or to loose weight. But there is no point as having that as your new year resolution as it too vague. You need to have baby steps, stuff that is actually achievable. For example drinking an extra glass of water every day, or eat an extra piece of fruit a day. Something small. If you want to loose weight then set a goal for example by the 10th February you want to have lost a 1kg or something like that. 

Tip 3- Have a reward 

I am going to use weight loss as an example. So, say you want to loose 5kg in total. Tell yourself that if you loose that weight you will buy your self something you really wanted, for example a handbag, a watch or a piece of jewellery. 

Tip 4- Be Realistic

At the beginning of the year we all say we will go to the gym everyday or we will never eat junk food again. Everything is ok, in moderation. So, don't ban yourself from chocolate, instead just reduce the amount you eat. Take baby steps.

Tip 5- Really want it.

It's fine if you want to say you want to be fitter, but if you really want something it will make you more determined and motivated.


So, there you have it 5 tips that could help you maintain your new year resolutions. I hope these were helpful to you guys.

Hope you guys are having a great day. 

Becky xoxo

Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide for Him

I am back with another gift guide, but today it is for him over £20. I have 13 categories for you. So, lets get cracking.

Starting with

Slippers 

I have picked a pair from Uggs, these are the Olsen Slippers which cost £ 95. Ugg slippers are one of the most amazing luxurious slippers ever and they are so cosy as well.

Shirt

You can go two ways, either you can go for the formal work shirt or go for the casual weekend shirt. I thought I would go down the casual route. By picking this Hugo Boss shirt  costing £159.

Tablets and Phones

I was so exited by Apple's new releases that I could not include them in my gift guide. The first product is the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus.  The price ranges from £539-£789. Another gift is the new iPad Air 2 which is amazing, prices range from £399-£659.

Camera 

I have picked two cameras. This is the prefect gift for anyone who is into photography or wants to start making Youtube Videos, or they just enjoy taking photos. The first one is a DSLR and there are lots to choose from, but the one I picked is the Nikon D5300. It takes breathtaking photos and great quality videos. It comes in at a price of £622.35. But if you don't want to spend so much money and don't want to compromise on the quality of your photos and videos then the Nikon 1 J4 produces beautiful photos and videos, but is smaller and cheaper costing £399. 

Grooming Kits 

There are so many companies that make grooming kits, so there is a huge of choice out there. But today I have two choices, the first one is the Grooming Essentials Kit costing £25 and the next one is Shaving Set costing £45

Remote Controlled Toy 

No matter how old a man is, they will enjoy a remote controlled toy. So, I had to include one in my gift guide. This Quadcopter which also record videos. £49.99 .

Fragrance 

I have picked two fragrances the first one is the YSL L'homme perfume £50 and my other pick is the Dior Homme perfume £79. 

Accessories

I have a selection of wallets and bags that I think would make a good gift. For wallets I would recommend Mulberry and Mont Blanc. For bags I have three brands to recommend. The first one is Mulberry: they do amazing leather products, that are on the pricier side. The second brand I would recommend is Cambridge Satchel, they have really lovely leather products that are not too pricey. My last option is Herschel which have really cool trend stuff and is cheaper. 

Headphone. 

I wanted to pick something a bit different that Beats. I still think Beats are great, but I have picked the Aedle Vk1 Classic, this headphones look amazing and trendy. Costing £299.99 they are on the pricier side for headphones. 

Watches 

This is quite a personal category as it depends a lot on the person, but I can recommend Emporia Armani watches. Selfridges has an amazing range of watches, costing from £20-£8100 having something for everyone. 

Cufflinks  

I also think cufflinks are very personal depending on what the person likes. Again Selfridges has a wide variety of cufflinks with prices from £25 to £7150, so there is something for everyone. 

Fitness Bands  

Fitness bands are becoming very popular which is great. and I think they would make the perfect gift for Christmas. There are lots to chose from, but I picked the Jawbone Up. They look great and work really well. 

Pen

This is a more expensive gift and something very practical. The pen I would recommend is a Mont Blanc pen. This luxury pens are so good and will last for years. They have a range of styles and types of pens from ink pens to ballpoint. Something for everybody. Price range from £150 -£6,400.

Those are all my gift recommendations. If they weren't enough for you then you can check out last year's gift guide here. If you want some ideas for gifts for her then I will link the blog post here. 

I hope you are all having an amazing week.

Becky xoxo