Top tips for dewy looking skin!

1 -Cleanse and wash face

I use S&G's The Greatest Scrub of All, its an exfoliating scrub that polishes your face so you look instantly radiant! I apply this with Soap & Glory's face mitt and it leaves my face feeling super soft, hydrated and clean! 

2- Moisturise

For a natural glow you have to keep your face hydrated and of course if you've read my previous post I use Speed Plump as my go-to moisturiser!

3- Hocus Focus

Before applying foundation and after moisturiser I use a pea size drop of Hocus Focus, it really is the secret for dewy skin! This product is an illuminator so I use this as you would a strobe cream and it works a treat. 

4 -Mac's Prep & Prime Oil 

A few drops of this in your foundation really does make a difference! It also smells so good and natural. 

Hope these tips have helped you achieve that glow! 

Sian xo 

(Supported by Soap & Glory but all views remain my own) 

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Holiday Hacks!

With holiday season quickly approaching heres few of my go-to beauty hacks I use in hot weather! 

No.1 Sit Tight firming serum! - I use this product before going on holiday, although it says use everyday I have been applying this on and off as I always seem to forget or am in a rush and don't have time to use it before I go out! But this serum aims to firm up and smooth out your skin. I love this product, I wasn't expecting to see amazing results from this serum alone, because obviously going to the gym and regularly eating well is what it takes to achieve a cellulite free, healthy, toned bod! BUT... This serum have smoothed out my skin, I love that you can feel this product work instantly!

No.2  I want super smooth and soft skin and to get this on my legs I shave with baby oil. This keeps all the moisture in and the razor glides onto your skin getting rid of them nasty hairs, its a win win. It also help irritation so after a day in the sun this hack is great!

No.3 Dry Shampoo at night - This ensures you will wake up with extra clean feeling and smelling hair as the dry shampoo absorbs any excess oil and sweat. I'm using Soap & Glory's new dry shampoo The Rushower and it is AMAZING. Not only does it smell so so good but it doesn't leave my hair feeling thick and dusty like other dry shampoo's its a must have product!

No.4 Super soft lips - Days spent in the hot sun can leave your lips feeling a little drier than normal so when I'm on holiday I make sure I have a lip balm by my side. It's good to have one with SPF in it so your lips don't have any chance in blistering up as that would be reallllllly painful. If you're lips get chapped then a tip is to use a damp toothbrush and just brush over your lips gently to remove any dead skin. 

No.5 Burning! I'm sure nobody enjoys seeing that they resemble a lobster after a day sunbathing. BUT if you do burn then ensure you keep your after sun or aloe vera gel in the fridge whilst on holiday and you'll really want to thank your future self! 

Sian xo 

(This post is supported by Soap & Glory but all opinions are my own) 

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REVIEW - Soap & Glory's Speed Plump

Since receiving this product I've used it every single day. As a moisturiser its self is very light and thats what I want in a moisturiser I use in the morning, something too greasy and heavy never feels nice as a base to your foundation; which brings me onto my beauty hack! I use Speed Plump as a primer to my foundation as its super soft it allows my makeup to go on much smoother. Speed Plump combats all dry and dehydrated skin and does exactly what it says on the tin - my skin feels instantly more plump and fresh after every pea sized drop! 

Stay tuned for some more beauty hacks

Sian xo 

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REVIEW - The Mighty Contourer

Back to regular blogging again, over the next few weeks I'll be sharing all my beauty tips and hacks so stay tuned! In this post I am reviewing Soap & Glory's Mighty Contourer, keep reading to see what I think! 

Soap & Glory's The Mighty Contourer is a must if you're looking for a compact, affordable contouring shades all in on place. I think this product is perfect for beginners or for people who don't normally contour but would like to give it a go! This product is only £12 in Boots stores and online; which in  my eyes is great for 3 creamy shades. 



The Contour 

This shade is the biggest out of the three and like all the shades in this compact - its really creamy! I use the lighter shade compact "Fair's Fair" and place this shade on my forehead, under my cheek bones and on my jawline. Doing this really defines your face and gives you that subtle contour look. The product comes with a little booklet on how to use each shade and where, which is why I think this product is perfect for first time contourers! 


Highlight and Blush 

The lighter shade I use under my eyes, the bridge of my nose, forehead and my chin. This creamy light shade is similar to S&G's creamy concealers so I love it, Make sure to set under your eyes with a powder - S&G Kick Ass translucent powder does the job! This ensures your make up won't crease and is set in place of you to go about your day without worrying your make-up is melting off. As for the creamy blusher - I don't really use cream blushes and personally am not really fan, however, this shade is very subtle so place this on the apples of your cheeks for a pink glow! Also, if you're like me and aren't a fan of creamy blushers then use this shade on your lips instead - its really smooth and glides on just like lipstick and gives your lips a perfect pink stain throughout the day. 

Be sure to grab one of these handy little contouring compacts at you local Boots stores or online! - get a free gift when you spend £14 or more on S&G products.

Sian xo

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What the PUCK is happening at BU?!

Hi everyone - I've had a little break from blogging over Easter and I'll be posting as usual within the up and coming weeks!! But first, I have some exciting news for Bournemouth Uni students...

The Soaper Squad is back at Bu on Friday May 5th to host an event: "Where the Puck is he?" Grab your pals and head down to the university campus next Friday for a fun filled PUCK hunt. 

There will be lots of S&G's iconic pink ducks hidden all over the university's campus and all you need to do once you've found one is:

1) Take a picture - upload it to Instagram or Twitter

2) Hashtag... #WhereThePuck

3) Make sure you're not on private so I can see your pic and tell you our location for you to collect your prize!

Add Soap & Glory on Snapchat in the mean time to see the other Puck Hunts: soapandgloryuk

Join our Facebook event here to stay up-to-date with the day!

*supported by Soap & Glory - pictures from Soap & Glory UK Instagram*

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Easter Favourites!

I'm doing something a little different with today's blog post; with everything being Easter themed at the mo I've asked two of my bessies to share with you some of their favourite S&G products and overall Easter favs! Please keep reading below 👇

Mel - 'The Makeup Guru' 

Whats your favourite S&G product? 

I'd say that my favourite Soap&Glory product of all time is the Solar Powder bronzer because it's such a gorgeous powder and looks great on fairer skin tones like myself, easter is just around the corner which means spring and summer are on their way too and so you can't go without a bit of bronzer to make your make up look summery and golden.

Soap & Glory Solar Powder - £11.00

What would you say your 'March Favourite' beauty product is? 

My current obsession has to be the new Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in collaboration with the popular youtube blogger Nicole Guerriero. I couldn't resist picking this up when it came out, it's an absolutely stunning kit of 6 gorgeous highlighters for that perfect glow. Personally, I love to go all out with highlighter and glow to my hearts content and this product has been perfect.

 GLOW KIT - NICOLE GUERRIERO - £39.00
 *image from swatch & review.com* 

What is your favourite Easter treat?  

Easter is a great time of year, it means well earned time off from Uni and it means chocolate, a girls best friend! My favourite easter treat would have to be the Cadbury's cream eggs, I'm sure they're a bit like marmite, you either love em or hate em. I can't get enough, the minute they hit the shelves I'm there.

Instagram - melwisee

Sian - 'The Beauty Lover'

Whats your favourite S&G product? 

My favourite soap & Glory product has got to be the Smoothie Star Body Buttercream. I use it daily after exfoliating and it is the perfect cream to prepare my skin before tanning! Its super soft and smells good enough to eat (Vanilla is my all time favourite smell). 

Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Buttercream - £10.00

What would you say your 'March Favourite' beauty product is? 

I'd have to say my current favourite product has to be the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette, it is easter after all and with easter comes chocolate, and lots of it. Who needs actual chocolate when you can open this palette and experience that incredible chocolatey smell without the calories. The colours are beautifully neutral meaning anyone could make this palette work for them. It's an all round incredible product.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Pallette - £39.00 
*image from Emmas Beauty Cave*

What is your favourite Easter treat?  

The first thing that springs to mind when I think of Easter is the milk chocolate Lindt bunny. Lindt is my absolute favourite chocolate and I just look forward to having a cute gold wrapped bunny version every year! It is the best little Easter treat and the perfect gift. I also love the cute red ribbon and bell, me and my sister used to wear these in our hair when we were younger (haha!)

Instagram -siansmallman

Thanks for reading, hope everyone has a fab Easter 🐰  xo 

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REVIEW - Sexy Mother Pucker Lipsticks

I've always wanted to try Soap & Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker Lipsticks and since trying them out I thought it would be great to review them and give you my thoughts! 

Firstly, for those that know me I rarely wear a lip colour that isn't a shade of nude haha. But I did try out the Pink and Red so that you can get a feel of the colour on the lip. I wish I wore a brighter coloured lip but personally just feel more comfortable wearing a nude lip and most of my make-up 'looks' suit a nude lip wayyyy more. Anyway, please carry on reading for the lipsticks reviews.

CERISE PLEASE 

This lipstick is the perfect Barbie pink shade! If you're after a really girly lip colour then this one is for you. Its a Satin lipstick so the texture is really creamy and gives you a silky coating that is to die for! All the lipsticks in this review have hydra-boosting MOISTURE-WRAP™ technology. So they literally glide onto your lips and keep them feeling moisturised throughout the day. What more could you want from a lipstick?

POPPY POWER 

I love the name of this lipstick colour 'Poppy Power' it suits the lipstick so well as the colour really is that perfect poppy shade of red! The packaging of these products are amazing, I love the detailing on the actual lipstick - they each have 'S&G' engraved into them which is super cute! Did I mention that these all smell of vanilla?

Super Nude 

Onto my favourite lipstick out of the three! Super Nude is a perfect nude shade for an everyday makeup look. I also love how you can build this lipstick up, it can be really subtle and natural looking and just used to add a bit of colour to your lip. But, also, you can build this colour up to the shade in this picture (a little more pressure is all it takes!) Im wearing MAC Spice lip liner with this lipstick and the combination of the two really is dreamy. Definitely adding this lipstick to my collection of Go-To's. 

TOP TIP 

Glide on some Sexy Mother Pucker Extreme Plump XL on top of any of these lipsticks and you'll have the best pout in town - honestly I'm addicted to this lipgloss its amazing and really does work on plumping up your lips! 

Hope you've enjoyed reading this review! Comment any thoughts below. 

Sian xo

*Disclamer: This blog is supported by Soap & Glory but all views are my own* 

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