Tuesday, 3 March 2020

#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery

I have always been of the view that like a fragrance, Jewellery is also a personal choice and with it come a whole range of emotions.  On a day to day basis, my jewellery wear is at its absolute minimum with just my wedding and engagement rings being worn and sometimes earrings if I remember, other than that, nothing else. 
#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery
When Abelini Jewellery got in contact to ask if I would like to work with them I jumped at the chance, they pride themselves on being proud and able to offer so many incredibly beautiful pieces of jewellery and as well as being based in Hatton Garden, the well known Beauty Street of London, the jewellery in question is made here in the UK by in-house skilled craftsmen and perhaps as important Abelini invest great care in ensuring that they use only ethically sourced materials when they craft their jewellery.


I was lucky enough to choose a piece of jewellery to try from an incredible selection of pieces and honestly it was one of the hardest selections I have ever had to make, but I did eventually make it.  I set my sights on the 4 prong Set round Diamond Halo Ring with side stones and you will find it within the engagement ring section online.  Like any ring, checking your ring size is incredibly important and Abelini offer to send to you, free of a charge a ring sizer so that you can check, or if you have access to a printer, then you can print off a ring sizer and check it too.  I printed off a ring sizer and found my correct size and duly made my selection and sent it over to Abelini.  Surprisingly within a week, my chosen ring had arrived and it was nestled inside a box which had the look of being quite antique. Pure black in colour, inside the box, was my chosen ring and honestly, it was quite a wow moment as it glistened in all its natural glory.

#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery
#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery
The Abelini Prong Setting Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring is available in a range of options including Yellow Gold, White Gold or Platinum and it sizes from H to S and this includes half sizes. Added to these options you can also choose the size of the carat, the clarity and the colour grade, all of which are not options you ordinarily find in some of the high street jewellers.

Whenever I think of engagement rings and long before I was engaged, my one worry was how a biggish stone would look on my small hands and it was definitely not something I should have worried about because this ring looks and feels just amazing on my finger and as you can see below, it looks so beautiful in the natural light.
#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery
#MyAbelini - Abelini Jewellery
What I absolutely love about this ring is how it sits, it is incredibly lightweight so you don't know it is there and it definitely does attract attention from other people, but the glittering halo of round brilliant diamonds really make this ring for me and not only do they accentuate the centre diamond, as do the smaller diamonds which sit on the band of the ring either side.

There is a choice of over 600 engagement rings to choose from with Abelini, so whatever your style, budget or material, there is something for absolutely everyone and right now there is the most incredible sale, so finding that perfect ring might just the right timing!

I would love to know what you think to this ring and whether there is anything from Abelini which captures your attention!








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Monday, 2 March 2020

BetterYou Magnesium Skincare

Ever on the quest to better my health and wellbeing, I wrote a blog post dedicated to products which help you relax and wind down and in some cases aid better and much deeper sleep.   One ingredient that is often overlooked, yet it's a vital nutrient is Magnesium.

Magnesium is responsible for 325 chemical reactions inside the body and helps support calcium absorption, maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal psychological function, and healthy functioning of the nervous system. Magnesium also helps improve rest and recovery by contributing to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue, electrolyte balance and supports normal energy-yielding metabolism.
BetterYou Magnesium Skincare

Over the last few weeks, I have been using some products from the BetterYou Magnesium range. Transdermal, or through the skin, is the ultimate way to replenish magnesium levels when compared to a tablet or capsule consumption. Applied directly to the skin, magnesium is very quickly absorbed into the epidermis, through blood vessels and then to the muscles beneath. In doing this, the digestive system is completely bypassed and the absorption much better.


The first product to catch my attention from my package was the BetterYou Magnesium Flakes. I talk a lot about how much I enjoy bathing and I absolutely love bath salts, so these flakes intrigued me immensely. These flakes are designed to be added to your bath and in doing so they help soothe tired and aching muscles. Magnesium bath flakes, which are sometimes referred to as magnesium bath salts, are a highly concentrated form of magnesium supplementation.

BetterYou Magnesium Skincare
It is said that soaking in a magnesium-rich bath not only helps promote relaxation but it also helps to soothe tired and aching muscles. I find being in water soothing, whether I am feeling tired, anxious, stressed or run down, one of the places I want to escape to is the bath so I can close out the world and just spend some time thinking about myself.  When I am stressed, I notice it across my shoulders which become tight and painful and whilst I should make more time for a massage, these flakes do work wonders for aches and pains especially menstrual pains, move over hot water bottle!

For reference, the magnesium used within Magnesium Flakes has been naturally purified over 250 million years to guarantee it is free from man-made pollutants and heavy metals.

The second product within my package is the BetterYou Magnesium Gel and it provides a regulated release of magnesium for sustained delivery, making it ideal for use during exercise and after exercise.
BetterYou Magnesium Skincare

I have become quite a fan of this gel for backache, something I've suffered from for years. I am not someone who reaches for pain meds unless I feel like I am at death's door, I would rather let my body do what it is designed to do without intervention, but sometimes this backache is just too much to handle. So instead of reaching for painkillers, I opted to rub a pea-sized amount of this gel onto my lower back as advised and it does help to relieve that muscular tension which twinges. Just 1ml of gel delivers a minimum of 100mg of optimally absorbable elemental magnesium.

If a gel isn't your thing, then BetterYou also has a Magnesium Oil Body Spray which as the name denotes, comes packaged inside a handy pump spray bottle. 

BetterYou Magnesium Skincare

This Magnesium Oil Body Spray is described as being a saturated solution of ancient seabed magnesium chloride, one of the most soluble of all magnesium compounds. Formulated for topical use, BetterYou Zechstein Magnesium commences absorption immediately when massaged into the skin helping to promote overall wellbeing and natural relaxation.  Depending on where you have muscular aches, you only need a few sprays of this oil to massage onto the skin and whilst it isn't greasy it also doesn't leave a film on the skin either. I find this really useful for cramps, the ones which wake you up in the middle of the night in agony!


The BetterYou Magnesium Body Lotion is a lightweight body lotion which uses magnesium oil and other skin ingredients which are designed to revive and replenish skin as well as improve elasticity and overall skin health.
BetterYou Magnesium Skincare

Formulated using 100% natural coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin E, this body lotion is perfect for using after a hot bath or shower as your pores are open, so it aids absorption. What I like about this lotion is how it leaves my skin feeling after I have used it, very much hydrated and smooth to the touch.

The final product in my package is the BetterYou Magnesium Body Butter and this is simply divine to use and a great alternative to the body lotion if you have a preference.

BetterYou Magnesium Skincare
As with the body lotion, this butter is a nourishing blend of BetterYou MagnesiumOil with shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil and vitamin E, which again helps revive and replenish skin as well as improve elasticity and overall skin health.  Again, it is perfect for using after a hot bath or shower as your pores are open, so it aids absorption and is ideal to be used on joints, muscles and other areas of concern.

I am really glad I was able to use this collection and the stand out for me are the Magnesium flakes which I just adore using and they are the one product I feel does the best for me and then the body butter which I have been applying after showering or bathing.  Prices for this range, which you can find in Holland and Barrett from £2.99 upwards to around £12.














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Friday, 28 February 2020

Birchbox February 2020 + Offer

February is all about the month of love and this month Birchbox want you to fall back in love with your daily routine and prioritise a little me-time. So, to help you with that, Birchbox has designed a charming box of six beauty treats that are guaranteed to make your heart swell.
Birchbox February 2020 + Offer
Inside this heart designed box are no less than 6 products to try and they range from skincare and makeup to your own wellbeing. The box design I absolutely love and the fact it opens like a drawer means it is easy to recycle and re-use for other purposes.

The first item out of the box is the newly launched rose-scented Spacemask. I am a huge fan of Spacemasks and I adore the Rose Scented edition. Spacemasks are designed to encourage you to take time out and relax when using them. The self-heating mask sits really comfortably over your eyes and heats up and stays warm for up to 20 minutes, during which time, you can just do absolutely nothing but enjoy the wonderful rose scent.

Anatomicals is a brand I haven't used for quite some time now, but what I love about them are the quirky and cheeky names they give to their products.  Within this months Birchbox is the Rose Hand Cream. This cream is nourishing on the skin and has a lovely light rose scent to it which lingers just long enough for you to appreciate it without being too much.

I love that you can now get masks for absolutely everywhere on your body and from Vitamasque this month is the Lip Mask which is made from a non-slip skin-gel formula. This mask is infused with a Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Complex which is said to be a higher strength of traditional Hyaluronic Acid. This formulation combines Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed HA and Sodium Acetylated HA together, to enhance the skin's ability to retain moisture compared to regular Hyaluronic Acid products. Then there is a Vegan Collagen Booster which is included to naturally boost elasticity levels around the lip area for subtly plumper pout. Mulberries and Wild Cherries extracts are also infused to provide a source of antioxidants and an intense repairing action, for noticeably softer lips in 15 minutes.

From Lord & Berry is the 20100 Maximatte Lip Crayon in the shade Soul. Described as being a Liner-meets-lipstick, it is designed to deliver a brilliant matte colour that glides on to the lips effortlessly. It is enriched with Vitamin E which delivers anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydration and suppleness properties.  Soul as a shade is a deep coral peach shade. On the lips, it glides on with relative ease and despite being matte, it isn't uncomfortable.

A brand I haven't come across before is Beautaniq Beauty and within this box is the Darling Dahlia Blusher. This is a pretty mineral blush which has a rose carved into the product to make it look even prettier to match the shade which is a warm rose.  This blush can be applied with fingers or a brush and it is a shade that can be built up to give as much coverage as you are happy with.

The final product within this box comes from Glamglow and it is the Brighteyes illuminating anti-fatigue eye cream.  Described as being an illuminating eye cream it has been formulated with peptides, caffeine and an intense infusion of hyaluronic acid to instantly brighten dark circles and reduce visible signs of fatigue around the eyes. Also included within this cream is linoleic acid and a blend of watermelon, apple and narcissus extracts which works with all skin tones to help strengthen that delicate eye area skin’s moisture barrier whilst at the same time helping to reduce visible signs of fatigue.

I really liked this Birchbox theme, it has been a while that I have shared a Birchbox here on my blog, but I am glad I have this one to do so.  Like other beauty boxes, Birchbox is a subscription service* which costs just £10 per month and if you sign up this February, you can grab yourself a FREE full-size eyeshadow palette from The Beauty Crop (worth £24!), all you need to use is the code COFFEE.







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Thursday, 27 February 2020

GLOSSYBOX x ELEMIS Limited Edition - Everything you need to know!

I love a good Limited Edition Glossybox and the next collaboration is with none other than Elemis. A brand defined by nature and led by science, ELEMIS are celebrating 30 years of innovation in 2020 and GLOSSYBOX are thrilled to announce this box for their first Limited Edition box of the year.
GLOSSYBOX x ELEMIS Limited Edition
Filled with six products from their legendary, award-winning Pro-Collagen range and one of those products is worth more than the cost of the box!

The GLOSSYBOX x ELEMIS Limited Edition contains:

1. Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (Special Size 30ml) Filled with powerful ingredients (including Rose Absolute, Mimosa Absolute and Padina Pavonica), it will hydrate your skin, whilst increasing its elasticity, suppleness and firmness. Every morning, smooth a pea size amount onto your face, neck and décolleté after cleansing and applying your face oil. It will visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, giving you firmer-feeling, more hydrated and radiant skin. RRP £52.20 

2. Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream (Deluxe Mini 15ml) -  In the evening, use the Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream instead of the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. Clinically proven**, its unique formula helps your skin to regenerate itself as you sleep. A blend of Padina Pavonica and Red Coral improves your skin’s suppleness, firmness and elasticity, whilst Sesame and Avocado oils protect it against free radical damage. 

To use, massage a pea size amount onto your face to wake up with a firmerlooking, radiant complexion. RRP  £34.50 

3. Papaya Enzyme Peel (Deluxe Mini 15ml) - After cleansing, you should use this award-winning peel. Formulated with natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating Papaya and calming Pineapple, it gently removes dead skin cells to reveal soft, radiant skin beneath. It also nourishes and protects your complexion. 

Use twice a week, apply a thin layer onto your cleansed skin, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. RRP £12.00 

4. Pro-Collagen Marine Oil (Full Size) - This lightweight oil will help to replenish your skin to deliver maximum hydration. Combining three seaweeds (Padina Pavonica, Golden Seaweed and Roaring Water Kelp), it boasts a plumping, moisturising and nourishing formula that keeps your complexion hydrated, whilst also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Perfect for use both morning and night, massage 3 to 4 drops over your face and neck before applying your moisturiser. RRP £67.00 

5. Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (Deluxe Mini 20g) - This powerful cleansing balm should always be the first step of your skincare routine. Blending luxurious waxes with Padina Pavonica and nourishing Elderberry, Starflower and Optimega™ oils, its unique formula dissolves away makeup, dirt and pollutants. Apply it onto your complexion, then wet your fingertips and massage it in using circular motions. 

Remove with a warm, damp cotton cloth. Cleansed, nourished, renewed and glowing skin awaits! RRP £9.50 

6. Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Mask (Deluxe Mini 1 Mask) - You can use these masks whenever your under eye area needs an extra boost. Boasting Padina Pavonica, potent Plankton extract and Hyaluronic Acid, they hydrate, tone and firm the skin around your eyes. They also help to reduce the appearance of dark circles. 

Apply the sticky side onto your under eye area, leave for up to 20 minutes, then gently peel off. RRP £8.66 


The GLOSSYBOX x ELEMIS Limited Edition* is worth over £180 and it launches on Friday 28th February. As always, subscribers will get priority access from 9am with a £10 discount making it £40 instead of £50 and then it goes on General Sale from Noon.  So if you want to get your hands on this box, keep your eye on the box going live right here and grab it quick!



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