A few weeks ago I posted a piece about my natural bath and body experiment. For anyone who didn’t read that particular post, I started making my own natural, essential oil soaps and cream. Click here to see the post and some pictures.
I couldn’t believe the response I received, it was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks so much to everyone who gave me feedback, I was delighted to see so many people shared my views on natural skin care.
I can’t believe the changes I’ve seen in my skin since I’ve stopped using chemical laden products. My skin is no longer dry and the bumps on the backs of my arms are gone (as you all know by now).
The general consensus from you all was that I should sell them on my blog. Well this got me thinking. I thoroughly enjoy making my soaps and lotions. I could stand over a pot for hours, stirring and blending oils. It’s very therapeutic.
Thanks to all your encouragement I have decided to put my goodies up for sale on my blog. I am so excited about this. I love all of the therapeutic soaps I’ve been making (well at least the ones I have made again and again!) and they are now the only products I use on my skin so I am so happy to be able to share the love :)
Thank you all for your support and encourgement. I would never have thought to do this without you!
Amy x
Links to past video about my experiment:
Natural Aromatherapy Soap
Previous Posts on the subject
- Posted 04/12/2009 in
- Make-up |
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I am often asked about what make-up to buy if you’re on a tight budget. I get asked this question so often from Irish ladies that I decided to dedicate a blog post to it.
Let me start by saying that I don’t think there is any one great drugstore brand. I tend to pick and choose from each brand. After much testing (haha) I have decided that each brand has their strengths and weaknesses; for example Natural Collection make great lipsticks but poor eye-shadows. Revlon is my overall favourite drugstore/pharmacy make-up brand. However, it is more expensive in Ireland (colourstay costs €17! Add a few euro to that and you could buy yourself a high end foundation)
- Concealer: Essence Trio, Maybelline
- Nail Polish: Essence, Rimmel
- Powder: Rimmel Silky Loose Powder
- Lipgloss: Essence, Bourjois 3D
- Foundation: Revlon, Boots 17, Rimmel, Max Factor
- Blush: Collection 2000
- Mascara: Collection 2000 (purple tube) if you’re after Dior Show but can’t afford it. Maybelline Lash Stilleto is my favourite.
- Lip Liner: Natural Collection
- Eyebrow Pencil: Rimmel
- Eye liner: Loreal
- Highlight: Prestige Sun Baked Bronzer
- Bronzer: Prestige Sun Baked Bronzer , Barry M, Rimmel, Natural Collection
- Eye-shadows: Ok this is the one area I recommending spending a little more. I am happy to buy cheaper brands for most make-up items, but not eyeshadow. The reason for this is that they tend not to be very pigmented or long lasting. I do love Barry M Dazzledusts though.
What are your favourite drugstore items?
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I saw this on Lexs blog and decided to give it a try
1. Mood:
Excited. I’m on holiday in Chicago so I’m looking forward to hotel breakfast, shopping and fine dining. After a bit of work though :)
2. Do you make your bed?
No, one of the benefits of staying at a hotel!
3. Have you started holiday shopping?
That’s why I planned this trip. I made my list on the flight on the way over. I plan to be finished Christmas shopping by the time I leave the US. (more…)
- Posted 01/12/2009 in
- Make-up |
- 0 Comments
I love reading posts like these, they’re great if you’re stuck in a creative rut! Here are some ways I like to incorporate lavender into my eye make-up. (more…)
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It has been years since I bought a Max Factor Foundation. In fact it’s been years since I bought anything by Max Factor. On my quest for the best drugstore foundation I decided to show Mr Factor some love :)
I bought mine in Natural Bronze (109 I think). I wore it for 5 days in a row as a little road test. I applied a small amount every morning with my fingers. The results?
I like it! (more…)
- Posted 30/11/2009 in
- Make-up |
- 6 Comments
Ok so the title of this post is a line from the infamous Aerosmith song ‘Pink’. Everything in this picture makes me happy. Pink makes me smile. It cheers up miserable dull Irish days, you know those days that don’t get bright.
I have found myself buying quite a lot of pink items over the years. Pink things draw my eye and capture my attention. I was once even referred to as a ‘pink’ (I wasn’t entirely sure how to take that comment, but decided it was probably true haha)
Oddly enough most shades of pink do very little for my complexion but I simply don’t care. Is there a colour that has this effect on you?
I’ve chosen 5 of my favourite pink items to share with you :) (more…)
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