My Beauty Shelf: Part 1

As a new member in the beauty department, I have been slowly but surely gathering and purchasing new items to add to my beauty shelf. Over the next couple of blog posts, I will be writing about what is currently on my beauty shelf and my current opinion of these items. So, if you are interested in beauty or a new member of the beauty crew, then stick around and I hope you enjoy.

My first beauty items will be focusing on sprays, perfumes and creams.

Let's start with the perfumes and body sprays.

Soap & Glory Mist You Madly Body Spray 

                                  

This is my FAVOURITE spray that I am currently using on a day-to-day basis. I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it to anybody! It is the perfect summery scent and leaves you feeling refreshed. You only need to apply a couple of spritzes and it lasts the whole day. I will be definitely getting another once this runs out.

Dove Invisible Dry Deodorant 

                                  

I know this seems a weird spray to add to this blog post, but the truth is, we all use and own a deodorant, and plus it is a spray, so this is the one I am currently using. I love anything Dove because I feel it is sensitive and perfect for any skin type. This deodorant I am loving as it has a subtle smell, not like some deodorants, which I find really strong, and leave me gagging once applied. 

Harajuku Lovers Baby By Christina Aguilera Perfume 

                                       

I am now going to talk about the two perfumes which I have but don't really use (for different reasons!). First, is this Harajuku perfume, which I tend to use for special occasions or if I am heading somewhere special. This is purely because there is not a lot of scent in the bottle and I don't really want it to be empty. Although, there are loads of different Harajuku perfumes to choose from, I chose the "Baby" one as the scent was comforting, sweet, girly and fruity which I loved. The only downside to this perfume is that you are mostly paying for the quirky, original design on the top of the bottle, and not actually the scent which is a shame.  

Posh Perfume 

                                   

This perfume isn't anything special, despite the design of the bottle making it appear more sophisticated and expensive than it actually is. I got this perfume from a party, a couple of years ago, and haven't really used it that much, as you can tell from the amount of scent still in the bottle. This is because I don't really know if I like the perfume that much. I like the bottle, but the scent I'm not a fan of. Maybe I should try it again and see if I have changed my opinion. 

So, that's all of the perfumes and body sprays I currently have and my favourites. 

Next up is the body lotions and hand creams. 

Cath Kidston Wild Rose Hand Cream 

                                        

I really don't like this hand cream at all. It has such a strong, pungent smell, it is awful! I would not recommend this to anybody! It reminds me of thistles for some reason, and it is overall, not a pleasant smell. (Sorry to any of you, that actually likes the smell, I personally don't like it!). 

Marks & Spencer's Floral Collection Lavender Hand & Body Lotion  

                                      

I really like this smell, it has a strong lavender scent and reminds me of my nan, who always smells of lavender. This used to be my favourite hand cream and I used to always use it, but I stopped as I found another one, that is the best cream I have ever bought, which you shall see in a minute. 

Marks & Spencer's Floral Collection Magnolia Body Cream

                               

The smell of Magnolia is my favourite smell by far. Literally, if anything smells like this, I will probably buy it. It is a thick, moisturising cream, which is perfect for using when you get out of the shower/bath and during the winter months, when I find my skin is so dry and horrible. By applying this, it leaves it feeling and smelling lush! 

Soap & Glory The Daily Smooth Ultra Rich Body Lotion 

Another Soap & Glory product, I bought a massive bottle of hand cream, not to long ago. (I have no idea why, as I have just shown you all the body lotions I have, why add another one???) Anyway, I use this for my legs and arms after getting out of the shower, and it leaves them feeling so smooth, healthy and best of all shiny. It contains mango peel extract, rosehip seed oil & shea butter, with fragrant notes of bergamot, blackcurrant, magnolia, freesia, vanilla and musk. So, it is packed full of flavours, to leave you smelling amazing. Plus, it has magnolia, which is a massive bonus. 

Another thing, I love about Soap & Glory is there packaging. I find it is so original and noticeable, so that when I go into Boots I can always find the section so easily, but I don't know if that is a good thing, as I always end up buying something!

Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion (for normal to dry skin)

                                  

As I mentioned earlier about my favourite body lotion, you have now discovered it. This stuff is magic! It is SO, SO, SO, SO, SO good! Not only does it smell amazing, and I literally mean, AMAZING!!! It is so good for your skin. Although it is quite expensive, it is so worth your money. Trust Me! As this product is made from bees and is completely natural, it gives your skin the added nutrients and vitamins it needs, in order to stay glowing and soft. I use this on my face in the morning and before I go to bed, and after a few weeks of using this, I noticed a difference in my face. My spots had cleared up and I didn't seem to be getting spots anymore. It has literally been my saving grace and I cannot stop raving about it! I have nearly ran out of it though, but I am definitely going to be purchasing some more very soon. 

So, that is the end of this blog post, look out for my next Beauty Shelf blog post, which shall be on my make-up bag and what is inside. 

Please leave a comment on what is your favourite perfume or body lotion at the moment and please leave any recommendations. 

All photos in this blog post were taken by me.