Help Me Organics

Help me bring sunshine to a cloudy day

I was kindly sent this candle to review from Help Me Organics.

About the candle -

Soy wax candle, handmade in Cheshire.

Cruelty free and vegan friendly.

They source essential oils, butters, waxes and hydrosols to create paragon and microbead free products.

Ingredients: Citronella, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Spearmint.

My thoughts -

I have been eating outside quite a lot recently as we have been spoilt with the lovely weather, and one thing I cannot stand about eating outside is all the insects that swarm you the second you sit down to eat!

Once I started burning the candle, there were no bugs around me and the scent was so fresh and summery. 

If you want a bug free lunch/dinner, then definitely get this candle!

My mum LOVES candles like this, and she said that its one of the best ones that we have had! 

Help me organics have so many different types of candles, room sprays and blends, all in different scents. 

All of which have different essential oils in to help with different things such as, PMT, menopause, boost your immune system, help you to sleep and so on.

I have linked their website below for you all to check out. 

I don't think you'll be disappointed!

https://www.helpmeorganics.com

Let me know if you purchase anything, or if you already have any products from them!

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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Nouveau Lashes - Lash & Lid Foaming Cleanser Review

Following the launch of Nouveau Lashes brand new product this week, here I am writing up my thoughts on the product.

What is it?

The Lash & Lid Foaming Cleanser.

The lovely ladies over at Nouveau, very kindly sent me one to review.

What does it do?

It has specifically been developed to encourage lash and eyelid hygiene, by removing all traces of makeup, dirt and other irritants, whilst conditioning and cleansing the eye area.

It has been specially formulated with powerful prebiotic ingredients which are known to protect against harmful bacterias to help prevent redness and irritation.

What's good about this cleanser is that you can use it on all types of lashes!

Eyelash Extensions? Yes

LVL Lash Lift? Yes

My thoughts..

I have been using this for a week now and can honestly say I love it!

I won't lie, using stuff like this around my eyes makes me nervous, I'm sure I am not the only one? 

Stingy eyes are the WORST!

Luckily, this does not sting at all - PHEW!

It is very easy to use. Pump some onto your clean finger and massage into your eyelids and lashes - yes it's that simple!

It does come with a lovely petite brush, which I actually prefer to use!

It can also be used to gently clean your makeup brushes!

Should you buy this?

Yes! I feel like my eyes have benefited by using this a lot already. They feel hydrated, super clean and cared for.

If you would like to buy this cleanser, then click here.

You can also check out the rest of their products and treatments they offer.
Nouveau are a cruelty free/vegan brand and most of their products are registered with The Vegan Society! If you would like to read more info on this, then click this link below!
https://nouveaulashes.com/vegan-friendly-lashes

If you buy this product, or already have, leave comments below on your thoughts!

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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LVL Lash Lift: 5 Reasons Why It's My Favourite!

Eyelashes & Brows are for me, the most important features of the face!

But for today, I will be talking all things lashes, and why I love the LVL Last Lift so much!

What is this treatment? 

Well, let me tell you, its one of the BEST lash treatments around at the moment! It straightens your natural lashes from the root to create a longer and lifted lash. They last 6-8 weeks and results are immediate!

Here are 5 reasons why I love this treatment:

1. No mascara

Mascara is a massive problem for me, as it really irritates my eyes! Fortunately, I naturally have long, thick lashes, so having my lashes lifted means I do not need mascara!

I use the Lash & Brow Conditioning Serum daily to help give my lashes that extra oomph! You can however use mascara on top of this treatment if you wanted to!

2. Maintenance free

Unlike eyelash extensions which need infills every 2/3weeks - don't get me wrong, they look amazing also - LVL is completely and 100% maintenance. They last 6-8 weeks until they will need doing again.

3. Reduces time in the mornings

Having LVL reduces your time getting ready in the mornings massively! Who doesn't love a couple of extra minutes in bed!?

4. Perfect for holidays!

I don't know about anyone else, but wearing a full face of makeup round the pool or on the beach is the last thing I want to be worrying about whilst on holiday! With LVL it means you can relax with the thought of panda free eyes!

5. No makeup days

We all have those days where you just want a day or two off slapping makeup on! 

This is another reason why LVL is so good, as it will still look like you have mascara on, when in fact you don't! 

Not only do I have this treatment done myself, I also perform the treatment. I highly recommend this treatment, it is suitable for any lash type as it nourishes and encourages them to grow longer and thicker!

I have posted a few photos at the end of this post for you all to see the dramatic difference!

If you have any questions you'd like answering, please leave some comments below or feel free to email me - contact details here 

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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90's Throwback!

If you're a 90's baby, then I feel like this little throwback post will excite you, just as much as it excited me writing it!

This is a completely different post to what I usually write, but I came across a few photos that reminded me of my childhood, and just had to do it.

So sit back and enjoy this very nostalgic post!

I don't know about you, but everyday after school I would be so excited to watch loads of TV. Nickelodeon, Disney, CBBC, you name it! 

My favourites were, Saved by the Bell, The Amanda Show, Hey! Arnold, Rugrats, Recess and Tracy Beaker!

Who remembers school dinners with the sectioned trays? 

Turkey twizzlers, turkey dinosaurs, pizza, chips, vanilla sponge, jelly & ice cream! 

My god, school dinners back then were unhealthy, but so yummy!

Packed lunches in your Spice Girls lunch box were always a surprise -  'what did mum pack for me today?'

Dairylea Lunchables, Frubes, Cheesestring, Fruit Winder, Pringles in your Pringle carry case that you just had to have, Mini Jaffa Cakes which you always hoped had 7 instead of 6!

Finishing with a peppermint strip, waiting for it to dissolve on your tongue and thinking it was magic when it just disappeared!

School discos.. the macarena, cotton eyed joe, saturday night - all of which you had to know the dance moves to. 

Crimping your hair and then clipping in as many butterfly hair clips as you can, whilst covering every bit of showing skin in roll on body glitter, and finishing the look off with a pair of stick on earrings!

Beanie Babies? Of course, who didn't have at least 1? 

As for me, I had loads!

My favourite was a black labrador called Luke. Which one was your favourite?

How many of you owned a Furby?

I was obsessed with mine!

Nintendo 64, Gameboy, Playstation 1.

I always remember being obsessed with playing Barbie Race & Ride and some weird alien game called Abe Oddysee on the playstation!

I could go on and on but I think that's enough!

If you're a 90's baby, and I haven't mentioned something you always remember, please leave a comment below and let me know!

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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Happy Mother's Day!

As it's Mother's Day, I thought I would write a post all about my beautiful mum!

My mum is probably one of the most, caring, loving and selfless human beings you could meet! 

Not only has she hosted EVERY Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day every year since I can remember, she also has family/friends over ALL the time!

I appreciate everything that my mum does for me, whether that being from making me lunch for work - yes, I'm 24 and my mum still occasionally makes me lunch! - laughing at ridiculous comments I make, helping me deal with my problems or a shoulder to cry on. I know that no matter what, she will always be there for me and my sister!

I would say that my relationship with my mum is very very strong! We get on, and I tell her everything - I still call her occasionally for her advice when I want to buy something! - which is funny because half the girls I know my age are mums! 

Mother's Day is a day we all show our love and appreciation for our mums, by buying them gifts and treating them for the day, however you should really show this everyday, and buying your mum flowers every now and again would probably make her day! 

A couple of years ago, my mum had to undergo major surgery which left her in hospital for a week and unable to do normal day to day activities. This meant she had to rely on my dad, myself and sister for help, which is not in my mums comfort zone!

Being a beauty therapist, I offered to treat my mum before she went into hospital, to an LVL Lash Lift. This really made a difference for her, as it meant her eyes looked awake after surgery and looked as though she had mascara on, when in fact she didn't! Everyone kept saying how well she looked after surgery because of it! 

So last weekend I treated her to the same treatment again, and she loved it! 

Here is a before and after photo:

Look at my mummas pretty eye! The result is insane, right!?

I can't even begin to explain how thankful and lucky I am to have such an amazing mum!

I LOVE YOU MUM!

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I hope you all treat your mum this Mother's Day, I would love to know what you got up to and what you bought your mums.

Leave comments below!

I'd just like to add, I know for some, this day is very difficult, as some of your mums may not be around anymore, and I am thinking of you all!

xx

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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Coconut Lane

What is Coconut Lane I hear you ask?

The sassiest site around, that's what it is!

Think, mermaids, unicorns, marble and a bit of Mean Girl sass!

I came across this website a few months ago, and fell in love with everything!

Recently, I have been lucky enough to become a Coconut Queen!

What this means is that I have a 20% discount code for you all to use on whatever you like from Coconut Lane!!

My Code: beckii20

You can thank me later!

So what do they sell?

Let me run through a few of their items, so you get the gist of how utterly amazing their bits are!

Phone Cases

Macbook Skins/Cases

Keyrings

Clothing

Jewellery

Stationary

Wallart

There are plenty more for you to choose from over at https://coconut-lane.com 

Remember to use my code at checkout for 20% off!

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Let me know if you buy anything from them and what you bought!

I'd love to know!

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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Skincare Products I Swear By!

Recently, I have been asked quite a few times about my skincare routine.

So what better way than to write a post for you all to read!?

I don't really tend to use anything posh or overpriced, and I will explain why throughout this post.

It's not often that I wear eye makeup unless its for an occasion or I'm in the mood to wear it, so there is no need for me to use an eye makeup remover.

I do not wear mascara as it irritates my eyes, so I have the LVL Lash Lift done which is perfect for me.

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

This cleanser is the best one I have ever used! I use this morning and evening. I recently stayed away from home for 10 nights and didn't take this with me - biggest mistake ever made! - so I used a Decléor cleanser which my skin hated! Within a few days my skin was very greasy and I started to break out!

When I returned home I obviously threw it in the bin, started using my Dermalogica cleanser again, and made a promise to myself that I'd never change my cleanser again!

Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

I bought this purely because so many people were raving about it, and I'm very glad I did.

The tub is quite small, but a little goes a long way and it will last you ages! 

The cream is really hydrating under your eyes, you can actually feel it doing its job the moment you apply it. 

Superdrug Vitamin E Day Cream 

I have been using this cream since I was about 16! I have tried using higher end brands such as Dermalogica and Decléor but they just don't do the job I'm after!

I like this cream because it doesn't leave your skin feeling greasy after, and it has SPF15 in!

My makeup goes on so nicely after using this.

Superdrug Vitamin E Night Cream  

I like to use a night cream as your skin is most active at night time.

This cream is really good also, as again, its not greasy and leaves my skin feeling smooth and refreshed. I really recommend using a night cream.

eos Smooth Sphere Summer Fruit Lip Balm

I'm very prone to getting dry/chapped lips and its SO frustrating and sore! I bought this whilst on holiday in a CVS store because my lips were so sore, and I obviously forgot my other lip balm from home. I find this lip balm is the most moisturising one I've used and actually works - it helps they taste yummy too! - they do lots of different flavours.

That's it! That is all I really need to use. 

What products do you all use, and what would you recommend? 

Leave comments below as I'd love to know!

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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My Go To Makeup

So originally, I was going to write a post on the top 3 makeup items I cannot live without.. 

That turned into a massive fail as I just could not choose!

So here we are with a 'Go To' makeup post! 

All these products are the products I use daily!

Lets kick it off with all the MAC products..

- Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in shade NW15

I always try new foundations, but always find myself going back to this. The coverage is medium to full, but is build-able. I will be honest, I wear foundation very rarely, but when I do I LOVE it! 

- Select Moisturecover in shade NW15

I use this mainly to brighten my under eye, over the top of another concealer (which will be listed) I really like the look it gives, and works wonders if you use a beauty blender. 

- Studio Fix Powder in shade NW25

I have quite oily skin so this powder really helps to reduce that. I use this with and without the foundation.

- Mineralize Skinfinish in shade Give Me Sun!

I love this! It really does give a sun kissed look, which if we are being honest, everyone wants, right?

- Extra Dimensions Skinfinish in shade Beaming Blush

This was recommended to me after not knowing what highlighter to go for. Its amazing! I am however looking for the perfect brush to apply it with! Recommendations? They have different shades so you can choose which you would prefer.

- Eye Pencil in shade Ebony

This is the only eyeliner I can use!

I have never got on with liquid eyeliner, mainly because I am absolutely shocking at using it. If anyone can recommend an easy liquid eyeliner for me to try I would love to know!

- Lipstick in shade Blankety

I only bought this shade a few weeks ago, but I'm starting to think its my favourite.

Most of my lipsticks are nudes as I'm not sure I can pull of another colour, or I'm just not brave enough! This shade, literally, goes with any makeup look, which is why I love it so much.

You'd never know I liked MAC would you!?

- Rimmel Match Perfection Translucent Loose Powder

I use this to 'bake'. I have only been baking for the past couple of weeks, and honestly, I have no idea why I haven't been doing it for longer! It really does work!

- Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer

I have such dark circles under my eyes that I just can't get rid of! This concealer is great for hiding them!

- HD Brows Brow Define in Vamp

I have the HD Brows done and also do the treatment myself. I can't use anything other the these products, not only because I love them, but they really are the best I've used! And by the look of the size of my pencil in the image at the start of this post, I need to buy a new one!

Next up is the absolute HOLY GRAIL of all products!

This product is 100% 10000% the one product that if ever it stopped selling, I'm not actually sure what I would do..

Nouveau Lash & Brow Conditioning Serum 

I use this daily at least twice a day, WITHOUT FAIL!

I have the lash lift done as wearing mascara really irritates my eyes. Luckily, I do have quite long, thick lashes, so using this as a mascara substitute works wonders! I also love using it through my brows to keep them looking neat! 

I have just been made a member of Nouveau's Lash Gang, which is amazing, and they did actually send me another serum which made me one happy girl!

Out of every bit of makeup I own, this is definitely the one product I HAVE to have!

Well done Nouveau for creating the most amazing lash and brow serum EVER! 

I'd love to know what makeup you use daily, and what you would all recommend me to buy next.. I'm thinking Charlotte Tilbury? What do you think? Leave comments below.

Speak soon,

Love Beckii

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