Grounded Body Scrub Review

Coffee based scrubs have really taken off recently with any beauty blogger worth their salt posting a bathroom selfie covered in the stuff. I've always been a Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub devotee but with Boots 2 for 3 offer on recently I thought it was worth exploring the pricer options and seeing what all the hype was about.

I may have picked up a few other bits... anyone else have an issue going into Boots and just getting what they went in for?! Tell me its not just me!

I'm a sucker for packaging but whats inside is just as amazing, the scrub is all natural packed with anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and extra virgin coconut oil which is great for sensitive skin like mine as its really moisturising. 

I have eczema and have to be careful what I use on my skin but unlike a lot of other coffee scrubs available it has no micro beads, paragons, fillers or chemicals and it makes my skin feel AMAZING and the smell, my god the smell. It stays on your skin all day and fills your whole bathroom. 

I choose the coconut version but theres also chocolate orange and grapefruit which I really want to try next.

You can use the scrub all over your body and face and Grounded recommend using it 2 -3 times a week and once buffed into the skin leave it on your skin for 10 minutes. 

2-3 times a week is a bit much for me I feel I get the same results once a week and 10 minutes is a long time to sit in the bath or shower and wait. So I tend to use it when I'm washing my hair and have a full pamper. Scrub first then, hair mask, facial, shampoo, condition and then wash off while the conditioner is working.

The scrub is a loose one so it is a messy affair, but easy to clean up with a quick rinse and doesn't stain. It'll probably be easier in a shower but until our new bathroom is fitted bath it is!

But so worth it, I've honestly never known a scrub leave my skin so soft and smooth. Worth every penny and I'm officially converted. 

I really want to try the Coconut & Lime face scrub from the range which no doubt will end up in my basket when I "pop into Boots for essentials" next.

You can get Grounded products from Boots or order online here.

Foreo Luna Review

I've been wanting to try the Luna cleansing brush for a while now but the price tag meant with the house it moved further and further down my to buy list. When I spotted the lovely Zoe from Zoe's 101 hosting a giveaway on her Instagram I had to enter and I won! So I thought I'd review them for you.

Luna 2 | Luna Play

Foreo say:

"The revolutionary designed LUNA 2 is an enhanced T-Sonic™ face brush and anti-aging system that gives you a completely personalized cleansing. The LUNA 2 is now available with four specialized brush types for a tailor-made skin care experience."

I received the Luna 2 in mint which is for oily skin, I find it works best when I take my make up off with Micellar water first and then use my Liz Earle cleanser with the Luna to really clean deep into my pores. The brand says you can see results from using it just 2 minutes a day. 1 minute to cleanse using the bristles on the front (it pulses every 15 seconds to tell you to move to another area) and 1 minute on the reverse to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

I'm not too sure about the anti ageing promises but as a cleanser its amazing. My skin has never felt so clean or soft after using it for only a week. Its now a firm staple in my skin care routine, the fact its rechargeable and 100% water proof means it will be for some time! Plus they both also look great on my bathroom shelf!

The Luna Plays compact design means my skincare routine doesn't have to change when I'm on the move either. It isn't rechargeable but lasts for 100 uses!

Whats your skincare routine?

Skin Saviours - Origins Face Masks

We all have those days where your skin just isn't feeling it - whether its dry as a bone, blackheads or pimples and when my skin is having a temper tantrum I always reach for my Origins skin masks. 

I originally bought the mini versions back in Christmas to test them out and I was instantly converted and bought the full sizes. 

Each mask tackles a different skin issue I face:

Clear Improvements: Active Charcoal Mask

This mask "acts like a magnet to drawn-out deep dwelling pore cloggers" great for clearing the blackheads that insist on living around my nose.

Drink Up-Intensive: Over Night Mask

This mask "quenches skins thirst" and helps smooth over my dry areas and plump up my cheeks. It can work in two ways over night allowing it to properly sink in or a quick pick me up and then wipe of access after 20 minutes if your skin is oily.

Out of Trouble: 10 Minute Mask

This mask "rescues skin in 10 minutes" and boy does it! This is my favourite mask and is perfect for problematic T-zones or for when you can feel a spot coming on or desperate for a spot to go!  

I often treat my skin to a little pick me up and use all three and Multi-Mask - is Multi-Mask the latest beauty fad I hear you ask? Well yes and no, its the latest beauty buzz word but anything that cuts down on my skincare routine is a winner in my book. 

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Multi- masking is using more than one mask at the same time allowing you to tackle all your skin issues in one pamper session, I tend to smooth Out of Trouble on my chin and forehead, slather Drink Up on my cheeks and Clear Improvements on my nose finishing up with under eye patches to smooth over those fine lines and dark circles under my eyes and voila beautiful skin!

Origins minis are back on sale for only £15 at Boots! Let me know what you think of any of the other masks you try!