Cohorted October 2015

It's the last of the normal Cohorted boxes this month as they have changed over to their monthly subscription service. From November it will be £35 a month for the box (a nasty £15 price increase, and something I don't think I'll be forking out the money for unfortunately). This month's box seems to focus on Bare Minerals with a whooping three products from them, plus a few extras as well. 

Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Hypnotist - My oh my, look at this lipgloss. A multi dimensional lipgloss that can be worn alone or layered over a lipstick for colour shifting effects and high shine. This lipgloss colour is truly rather hard to describe, the gloss itself is a peachy yellow, with hints of purple and gold. 

Bare Minerals Purifying Facial Cleanser - This gentle cleanser removes makeup and dissolves impurities, leaving your skin soft and smooth. It's even gentle enough to remove eye make up. This handy 60ml tube will be great for travelling. 

Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin - This super thick cream improves firmness, elasticity, radiance and texture. To be honest I was pretty disappointed to receive a face cream as I'm loyal to my holy grail body shop face cream (more on that in a blog post coming soon), however I have been testing it out on my arms as they are super dry at the moment and I must say I'm impressed, it certainly helped combat any dryness as well as adding radiance. 

Ciate Nail Polish in Serendipity - Who doesn't love pink and glitter in one product? This glitter nail polish by Ciate is the perfect colour to instantly jazz up your nails. 

Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die For Mascara - I've never heard of this brand before, I can't wait to give it a try and see if its any good. The mascara wand claims to have two specialised areas for lengthening and volumising the lashes, I must say that the wand is a very unique, interesting shape.

What did you think of this months Cohorted box?

Katie xx

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Birchbox October 2015

This year is definitely Birchbox's year for boxes this year and they have stepped up their game again this month. This month subscribers get to choose their own box to receive from either the Stylist or the Back to Basics box. The Stylist Box curated by Stylist's magazine Associate Beauty Editor features 6 stand out products covering your beauty needs from head to toe. 

 

Parlor by Jeff Chastain Smoothing Blowout Spray - After spending what I would say a pretty large amount of money on getting my hair done (btw I invest literally no time or money into my hair, bad I know), I made a commitment to myself to take better care of my hair so I was more than happy to receive this blow-dry spray. The spray applied to damp hair protects hair against heat damage, managing frizz and helping your hair style stay in place for longer. 

100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze in Daiquiri - This 100% pure and 100% vegan lipstick contains both avocado and cocoa butters to help nourish the lips, whilst the fruit pigments add a burst of colour to your lips. The Lip Glaze in Daiquiri is a gorgeous berry red colour is fairly pigmented and leaves a soft wash of colour to the lips. 

Rituals Yogi Flow Foaming Shower Gel - I picked up this shower gel from Birchbox's pop up shop in Selfridges last month and I'm more than happy to receive a back up. This Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil Foaming Shower Gel is a bit of a weird concept, this gel transforms into a foam upon contact with water. 

English Laundry No.7 Signature For Her - I'm pretty positive I've received this fragrance in a previous box however it has definitely become a favourite of mine. With notes of  Jasmine, Vanilla, Pear and Musk. It's a rather sweet, floral fragrance and settles really nicely onto the skin. 

When Travelmate Sheet Mask - The sheet mask is probably the thing that made choose the Stylist box this month. I've been super intrigued with the idea of sheet masks at the moment. This moisturising sheet mask is your perfect travelling partner, adding lost moisture back into the skin. 

Bioderma Sensibo H20 - I'm pretty sure everyone has heard all the rave about Bioderma by now so its great to see Birchbox featuring it in this months box. This micellar water is the go to for removing make up by make up artists and is gentle enough that it won't irritate the skin. 

What box did you go for this month?

Katie xx

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Bath & Body Works Haul

Bath & Body Works is super hard to get hold of in the UK and annoyingly I fell in love with it after I visited New York a few years back (I totally regret not filling up about 6 suitcases worth of products), so I have resorted to good old eBay in order to get my fix. Unfortunately it does work out a bit more in price however if you find a decent seller the prices can be pretty decent. 

For the three wick candle I think I paid about £17, considering how much burn time you get from this candle it works out great value. 

For the three hand sanitisers and the holder I paid £5.99 which works out a like £2 a go and a free holder (these are of course way better than the boring hand sanitisers we get over here)

What's your favourite products from Bath & Body Works?

How much would you love for them to ship to the UK?

Katie xx

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

Everyone and their dog loves Starbucks' Pumpkin Spiced Latte but at nearly £4 a pop this autumn favourite can get a bit expensive, so why not make your own from home? DIY things never work out for me, ever. They never look or taste the same but this recipe is so easy that it tastes exactly like Starbucks'. I even topped my latte off with a slice of Pumpkin Pie. 

For the Pumpkin Spiced Latte you will need: 

- 1 cup of milk (you can use almond milk / soya milk if preferred)

- 1 tbsp of canned pumpkin ( I picked mine up from Waitrose, however I'm pretty sure most large supermarkets stock it. Hint its with the tinned fruit!)

- 1 tbsp of sugar

- 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon

- 1/4 tsp of ground cloves

- 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg

- Around 1/2 cup of coffee (this can vary depending on how strong you like your coffee)

In a saucepan over a low heat you want to begin warming all the ingredients except the coffee, mixing them together until they are completely dissolved and warm in temperature. Simply then add the mixture to your hot coffee, give it a quick stir and top off with whipped cream if desired! 

It's such a simple recipe that takes not even five minutes. Personally I think it tastes as good if not better than the real thing by Starbucks.

How much do you love the Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte? 

Any other  DIY Starbucks recipes I should try?

Katie xx

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