You know when you catch a whiff of a scent and you just know it's going to be the one for the summer? That's how I felt when I first smelt this range. Baylis and Harding bring out different scents every summer, and this one is definitely a beauty.
23 June 2014
The Review | Bayliss & Harding Great Body Collection
I was very kindly sent the last three steps of Bayliss & Hardings new 5 step Great Body range. Basically, exactly what it says on the tin - 5 step routine to sort your bodies neglected skin out. When I say neglected, I'm talking about me. Step 1 and 2 are a polish and a wash, then there is steps 3, 4 and 5.
This is quite possibly the first product from B&H whose scent I'm not a fan of. It's very herby. This is a very light moisturiser, as a lotion usually is, but it packs quite a punch in terms of quality. It has the lightness and the freshness of a lotion, which is perfect for summer, however it has the deep intense moisture as something like a body butter. Quick and easy to apply and absorb, nourishing and quite possibly my favourite lotion in terms of moisture yet. If only it didn't have the herby scent...
The same type of scent as the last one (boo) and a bit of an anonaly for me. Basically I'm incredibly wary of any cosmetic that claims to be firming or toning as I honestly think that they only way to tone is to get off your arse to sort it out (note to self). This is a nice moisturising balm, definitely more balm like than a cream. I wouldn't say I've noticed a difference in terms of firm skin around my targeted areas, moisturised and smooth yes, but firm? Nope.
This is definitely my favourite of the three steps I've been sent to try out. It refreshes the skin to no end, add a spritz and it's absorbed, it's incredibly light and just really nourishing. It's perfect for the warmer days as a quick nourishing spray. It reminds me of a toner in a way, since using it my skin has looked a lot clearer and just looks brighter as well. This has made such a big difference to my skin and I would highly recommend it out of all of the steps.
Which of these would you like to try?
30 May 2014
The Video | First Impressions #1
Another day, another video! Today is the first, First Impressions post I've every done and I actually really enjoyed doing it. I have a habit of posting a few too soon and then changing my mind the more I use it so this way it will stop me making the same mistake! Click here to watch and don't forget to subscribe!
27 March 2014
The How To | Bath Skin Care
As well as facial skincare this week I thought I'd pop a post in about body skincare. Recently I've been getting back into baths - I think it has something to do with the fact that I'm doing a lot more exercise and baths just seem a whole hell lot more relaxing than showers. In the bath I feel like I have more time to focus on sorting out my skin as well.
When I'm in the bath I start off with cleaning my skin - I've been using Bayliss & Harding Skin Spa body wash. It smells amazing and incredibly fresh thanks to the basil in the scent. It's beautiful and so luxury. Next up I use L'Occitane Shower Oil - yes I know, shower oil and I'm in a bath. However, after exercise this is pure bliss. It warms upon application and instantly relaxes the muscles. It's perfect for moisture as well. A touch pricey but it's great. Next up, exfoliate! I cannot impress upon you how important it is to exfoliate your skin, it gets rid of all the dead skin cells and leaves your skin super super soft. My favourite is the Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub - this smells absolutely incredible, so sweet and yummy. Enough to eat it - just don't! This leaves my skin amazingly soft and it helps not to encourage blemishes on my body as well. Lastly I do my face, which means one thing - face mask! I love doing this last because it means I can pop it on, then relax for ten minutes in my bath. My mask of choice is currently the Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minutes Mask, it's perfect for my skin at the moment and I love it.
Of course no bath is complete without a couple of candles, my one of choice at the moment (no photographed) is Bayliss & Harding's Strawberries and Cream candle. Sweet and gorgeous, I absolutely love it.
What's your bath routine?
6 March 2014
The Review | Bayliss & Harding Skin Spa Collection
It's Mothers Day this month and Bayliss and Harding have some amazing products to offer. I know they are amazing because I was lucky enough to be sent some goodies - which I then shared with my Mum who loved the scent.
I was very kindly sent a gift set of the Hand and Body Cream*, Body Cleanser* and Diffuser* in their Skin Spa Range, witht he scent sugar cane, basil and lime. The scent is zesty and you can definitely smell the basic. It's incredibly fresh. I was naughty and bought myself the candle as I loved it so must. The diffuser currently sits in my bathroom and the entire room smells amazing. Within half an hour of installing this the room was infused.
As always, the body products are luxury to the max - creamy, moisturising and filled with the gorgeous fresh scent. I absolutely love this. I haven't had a chance to burn the candle yet, but just getting a whiff of this every now and then it is beautiful.
My Mum would love this set so I would highly recommend taking a peak if you're stuff for a gift. This is definitely one of my most favourite scents I've come across.
What will you be getting your Mum for Mothers Day?
24 February 2014
The Review | Bayliss & Harding Faire Trade Products
BAYLISS & HARDING CLEANSING HONEY BODY WASH*, HYDRATING HONEY HAND WASH* AND INVIGORATING WALNUT BODY SCRUB*
Today marks the start of Fair Trade Week - so to celebrate I want to share with you some amazing Fair Trade products from one of my favourite brands, Bayliss & Harding. I was very kindly sent these and I'm completely in love.
The hand wash is currently sat in my bathroom on my sink, ever so yummy to smell and feels luxurious to the touch. My Mum has their washes set up in every sink in the house so it's like a family tradition. It's a very subtle scent of honey which I love. The wash and scrub are just as subtle yet gorgeous. The body wash has honey with a hint of lavender, and when I say a hint it really is a hint. Just enough to relax but not too much to send you to sleep. The scrub I was surprised at, I'm not a fan of nutty smells, but this is my favourite scent of the three - I could honestly just eat it up. It's very tempting...
All in all I love these products, the fact that they are Fair Trade just makes it better. Fair Trade is something everyone really knows about, but I feel a lot of times we don't really think about it. This is a good week to remind ourselves of why it's so important.
How will you be supporting Fair Trade Week?
10 February 2014
The Review | Bayliss & Harding Limited Edition Strawberries and Cream
Us girls are really quite easy to buy for - especially when it comes to Valentines. Something sparkly, smelly, yummy or pretty and we're good. Bayliss & Harding have combined something smelly, yummy and pretty to create their limited edition valentines sets. I say yummy - I haven't tasted it but it smells very yummy. The collection is all scented with Strawberries and Cream and oh my god does it smell good. I am currently being a freak and intermitently smelling their hand and body lotion as I write this. Saddo.
I was very kindly sent these bits, including hand and body lotion*, shower cream*, and bath soak crystals*. Along with this rose inspired foam sponge thing* (which i actually hate the feel of but love the idea behind it). I love B&H products, they scream luxury and if I got this for V Day I would be majorly impressed - the boy would have done well!
I can't actually find the sets online, but I have seen them dotted around in Debehams and Boots so if you're interested go take a peek. They are featured on their own site here but weirdly not to purchase. If I'm wrong let me know below and I will pop up a proper link. Anywho, I hope you have a gorgeous valentines this week. I for one am staying in that evening and we are heading out for dinner the day after (we don't usually actually go out on the day).
What are you up to this valentines? Would you want these products?
4 January 2014
The Review | Bayliss & Harding Gifts
Bayliss & Harding is always a brand you hear around Christmas and is always something I associate with gifts. They do the most incredible gift sets and I was lucky enough to be sent some to try out. Their products scream luxury so I was very flattered and excited when this huge box came through the post.
They have some amazing gift sets, so yes Christmas has gone but you can still pick up some of these amazing bits in your local Debenhams, Boots, John Lewis... Anywhere that sells them really!
My favourite out of these has to be the Candy Cane* stack - full of sugary scented bath goodness this is seriously cute. You get bath salts, shower gels and body lotions all arranged in this neat little stack.
Next up has to be the Lemon Blosson & White Rose* selection, a shower gel and body lotion this scent is oh my god amazing. I love citrusy smells and this is no exception. It isn't too citrus that it's sharp, the white rose tames it and the products themselves are luxury to the max.
Then we have this gorgeous foot collection*. I've had one of these before and it worked wonders. These socks are heavenly - so ridiculously soft and not too heavy that you can still sleep in them. The foot lotion is infused with lavendar - a marmite fragrance for me. I go through periods of loving and hating it. At the moment I love it so this is great.
Lastly we have a very large lot of shower gel, Black Orchid with Fuschia and Silk*. I love the packaging with this and honestly this huge bottle will last me until Christmas 2017. It smells like luxury. I am aware I've used that word a lot in this post but it is what it is.
All in all I am in love with every product I received. Bayliss and Harding are amazing, I did receive more for Christmas from relatives so I'm feeling like a B&H overload - I may need rehad!
You can get Bayliss and Harding from their website here or pop into any Debenhams, Boots, John Lewis.
What's your favourite from Bayliss & Harding Collection? Which of these would you want?
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