Review: EOS Berry Blossom Hand Lotion

As mentioned in my Florida Haul blog post, I had no idea EOS had other products other than their well known lip balms so when I came across this hand lotion, I was really excited to try it!

Review: Maple Holistics Shampoo & Conditioner

As you probably know from a previous shampoo and conditioner review I can be quite fussy when it comes to trying new ones. I was very kindly asked by Rachel at from Maple Holistics who are a beauty complany based in the US and they manufacture their own all natural products. What I love about this company is all their products are animal cruelty free! 

Review: Garnier Intensive Moisturising Cream

                   

I was in need of a new moisturiser as I ran out of my Nivea one which I love! I need to moisturise everyday as my skin feels so dry after being in the shower. I normally stick to the same moisturiser for my face but I fancied a change.

As always, I was having a wander around BnM seeing what bargains I could find when I came across this moisturiser by Garnier which is the intense care moisturiser for dry and normal skin. It stood out to me because of course it's pink and in a tub rather than a tube which I prefer, and it was only 99p! 

As I was needing a new moisturiser anyway I thought I'd get it and give it a go and for the sake of 99p I wasn't at all bothered if it wasn't that great. 

I really like this. I love the smell of it and I love how soft it leaves my skin feeling. I also like how you can use it on your body and hands. I've started to moisturise my hands more often so this is perfect for it. Have you tried this?

Pros:

• It's in a tub rather than a tube so easy to get the product out of packaging.
• Smell is lovely.
• Leaves skin feeling smooth.
• Very cheap!

I can't think of any cons :D

xoxo 

That's so overrated!

                      

Hey! I've decided to do a post on 2 items I bought which I think were so overrated! I bought them because there was a huge hype about how amazing they are and so I wanted to try them out for myself.

I was so so disappointed as I thought these didn't live up to the expectations I had.

Maybeline Babylips - Don't get me wrong, these look amazing, the packaging is so cool and I love the colours, however I just felt they didn't make my lips feel any different to a normal lip balm. I also think these are expensive for what they are.

Body Shop Lip Butters - These are worse! These make my lips feel horrible! I feel the butter doesn't spread easily which leaves lumps of product on my lips. The smell however is soooooo goooood in each one! 

I would love to know what you think of these products if you've tried them? 

xoxo

My 2013 Favourites

Hey everyone! I hope all of you have had a lovely Christmas and that Santa was good to you! He definitely was to me! So seeing as 2013 is coming to an end I thought I'd do a post of the products that I've been loving this year! Some of which I have used till they're finished! So let's get to it:

1. Sure for Women - Radiant

This is my favourite deodorant ever! It lasts all day for me and leaves me feeling fresh! I love the scent aswell.

2. Batiste Dry Shampoo - Cool and crisp fresh

I only started using dry shampoo half way through this year as I never really had the urge to try it but one day after hearing everyone raving on about how good it is, I decided to give it a go. There was actually an offer on groupon that got me to buy it. The deal was something like get 6 full size cans for £12.99 and they are like £3.99 a can or something? So me and my friend decided to split the cost and got 3 each. This dry shampoo is amazing! It's great for just giving your hair that extra boost and to make it feel fresh! I rely on it a bit too much sometimes but shhhh.

3. Katy Perry Perfume - Meow

My favourite perfume of the year! I got this last Christmas and have finished the bottle! I need to replace this!

4.Organic Surge Moisturiser

I got this moisturiser in my first Glossy box and have used it since. I needed a new moisturiser and this one is really good. My skin is always so dry after coming out of the shower which I guess happens to most people so when I put this on it moisturises so good! Not quite finished it but it's getting to the bottom of the tub.

5. Vaseline - Aloe vera

My all time favourite lip product! I can rave on and on about how good Vaseline but I don't want to bore you! I just think it's amazing!!! And I can't believe I have actually finished a tin!! I always always ALWAYS lose them! Haha!

6. Essie Nail polish - We're in it together

I just love this nail polish. The colour is so gorgeous and it has a slight shimmer to it. I love the size of the Essie brushes which makes it so easy to apply.

7. Primarks eye liner in black

I've already done a review on this eye liner so go here to see what I think about it ;)

8. Soap and Glory - Spray on body moisturising mist

Again I've only recently started using Soap and Glory products as I've seen most bloggers rave about it. I was tidying out my drawers one day when I came across a gift set I had received one birthday and totally forgot about which had mini sized products in it from the soap and glory range. This was my favourite one. It smells amazing! I spray this on after coming out of the shower.

9. OPI - The spy who loved me

This is another amazing nail polish! It's from the James Bond - Skyfall collection and it's perfect for Christmas time! I've had it on all month. It's got gorgeous gold glitter in it and is just stunning.

What are your 2013 fave products? xoxo

December Glossy Box 2013 - Christmas Edition

Hey! It's that time of the month again where I show you what I received in that fabulous little box I get every month. Yes it's my Christmas edition Glossybox! This month it came in a gorgeous red box with a Christmas tree design on the front, red tissue paper with a cute candy cane print that was tied with a white ribbon and for the paper things in side they were green this time! So nice! So I'm just gonna get straight into showing you what I got.                      

       

November Glossy Box 2013

Hey everyone! If you saw my October Glossy Box post then you will no how disappointed I was with that box! It was so rubbish....for me anyway. However this months is brilliant! So without me rambling on I'm just gonna get straight into it. 

November Glossy Box

October Glossy Box

So it's that time of the month again (not that kind haha) where that gorgeous little pink box everyone can't wait to get has arrived! Yep it's my Glossybox! Every month I get so excited to get my box but I have to say this month I am soooooo disappointed with it :( I received a free box since I had enough glossy dots so I didn't have to pay. If you don't know what glossy dots are they are points you get when you complete surveys about products you have received in the past. So yeah, because it was free I was even more excited but I just think this box is rubbish! For me personally anyway. I just watched a video on YouTube of someone doing an unboxing of their box and they didn't like it either. Also!!! They got a free mini bar of chocolate in theirs and I never!! I love chocolate! Anyway I'm gonna stop rambling on and continue with writing about each product but I will say I've not tried most of these out just simply because I probably wont use them. Enjoy :)

"Dark Romance" Edition

Welcome To Gemstrends

Hello! So I've decided to start blogging and have no idea how it's going to go! I want to do it for a bit of fun and because I love reading and following other peoples blogs and also love watching beauty gurus on YouTube! This isn't going to be one of those beauty blogs but will have a bit of everything in it such as fashion, some beauty products as I am subscribed to GlossyBox so I want to share with you what I receive every month, and just simply other things that are going on in my life. So who am I? My name's Gemma and I'm 23. I'm from Scotland and work full time as an Optical Assitant in an Opticians at the moment. Thats me in the picture above being a bit of a bam really and taking an "selfie" for Instagram :D I would love some suggestions from anyone as to what I should blog about and what people would love to see!