Today I wanted to focus on a product that has been in my skincare rotation for a couple of years now. When Glossier first hit the UK I remember being super excited to try out their products, I had a list of items that I wanted to purchase, not knowing I was going to be invited to one of the launch events and receive a very generous goody bag full of product - it really was as dreamy as it sounds. In that bag was their Super Bounce Serum, and I have been in lover ever since.

Like their makeup, their skincare is super minimal and doesn't require much knowledge or expertise to get right. This is one of three serums they have available, and as the name suggests, it's meant to hydrate and plump the skin. At £24 I do think it's very reasonable, and a lot more affordable than some other products you may see floating around the likes of Space NK. 

My skin leans on the dry/dehydrated side, so I tend to gravitate towards serums that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid - this one does, as well as B5 which softens and soothes the skin. It's excellent under makeup as it doesn't leave a sticky residue and sinks in very quickly. I've also been using this at night - I find my skin just drinks it up and it looks so much more healthy and radiant by morning. 

This does pair really nicely with the other products in their skincare range - this in combination with their Priming Moisturiser Riche was my go to morning duo for a while! Oh and Lola loves it too....

Glossier Super Bounce Serum.



Today I wanted to focus on a product that has been in my skincare rotation for a couple of years now. When Glossier first hit the UK I remember being super excited to try out their products, I had a list of items that I wanted to purchase, not knowing I was going to be invited to one of the launch events and receive a very generous goody bag full of product - it really was as dreamy as it sounds. In that bag was their Super Bounce Serum, and I have been in lover ever since.

Like their makeup, their skincare is super minimal and doesn't require much knowledge or expertise to get right. This is one of three serums they have available, and as the name suggests, it's meant to hydrate and plump the skin. At £24 I do think it's very reasonable, and a lot more affordable than some other products you may see floating around the likes of Space NK. 

My skin leans on the dry/dehydrated side, so I tend to gravitate towards serums that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid - this one does, as well as B5 which softens and soothes the skin. It's excellent under makeup as it doesn't leave a sticky residue and sinks in very quickly. I've also been using this at night - I find my skin just drinks it up and it looks so much more healthy and radiant by morning. 

This does pair really nicely with the other products in their skincare range - this in combination with their Priming Moisturiser Riche was my go to morning duo for a while! Oh and Lola loves it too....

Monday, June 29, 2020

How have we all been? I feel like I've finally got myself into a routine that doesn't make every day feel like a drag. I'm not currently working, like so many others, and thought I would channel this new found time into picking up an old hobby - blogging. If you follow me on Instagram (@bymilliee) you'll know I haven't abandoned the beauty industry completely, but I have found it difficult to get back into the swing of things when it comes to my blog. To ease myself back in, I wanted to share some of the products I've been reaching for over the last couple months. My beauty routine has been super low-key and minimal, and I haven't really been wearing much makeup, at least not every day. 


A lovely base if you don't want to wear a full-coverage foundation, but you do want a more even complexion. As far as tinted moisturisers go, I adore this one, and the SPF is an added bonus. It leaves a lovely, radiant finish, and I don't find it leans too much on the oily side throughout the day. Being a tinted moisturiser, you do get some added skincare benefits, such as hydration, but I would still always recommend applying on clean, moisturised skin. This was the first non-powder product I tried from Bare Minerals and I definitely want to delve deeper into their liquid foundation range. 

This is almost the concealer version of the BM complexion rescue - a tinted lightweight product, packed full of skincare benefits as well as pigment. I really am starting to see a trend here...I can't stand my under eyes feeling dry and tight throughout the day, so I always prefer to reach for something more hydrating. If I was wearing this out and about I would set with a powder to prevent creasing, but I don't really find that super necessary when I'm not leaving the house. 



I have been trying to maintain the glow in my skin and these drops have been giving me that "you've been out in the sun" look. You don't have to faff about with a body tanner and a mitt, you just simply add a few drops to your moisturiser and you're good to go - it really is that simple. I love how radiant and glowing these drops make my skin look, another reason why I'm totally OK with going makeup-free, or opting for a very light coverage base. It doesn't smell too funky, and I haven't found it leaves any orange patches.

This is one of my all time favourite skincare products, and thankfully this seems to be lasting me ages. It's like a drink of water for the skin, leaving it a lot more luminous and smooth. I tend to use this after my toner, and before I go-in with any serums to help add another layer of hydration. An essence was certainly a product that I didn't know I needed in my routine, but I can't see myself being without this one now. The anti-pollution benefits are also great, although not really needing those too much now I'm not on and off the tubes!

Another Fresh product I'm in love with - their balms really are worth every penny. The caramel is also a firm favourite, but I currently using this coconut scent and it's heavenly. I seem to be applying lip balm every chance I get, I've never had so many on the go at once. I always go back to this one as it feels super hydrating and nourishing on the lips. It also doesn't sink it straight away so your lips feel hydrated for longer.

Lockdown loving; my current go-to products.


How have we all been? I feel like I've finally got myself into a routine that doesn't make every day feel like a drag. I'm not currently working, like so many others, and thought I would channel this new found time into picking up an old hobby - blogging. If you follow me on Instagram (@bymilliee) you'll know I haven't abandoned the beauty industry completely, but I have found it difficult to get back into the swing of things when it comes to my blog. To ease myself back in, I wanted to share some of the products I've been reaching for over the last couple months. My beauty routine has been super low-key and minimal, and I haven't really been wearing much makeup, at least not every day. 


A lovely base if you don't want to wear a full-coverage foundation, but you do want a more even complexion. As far as tinted moisturisers go, I adore this one, and the SPF is an added bonus. It leaves a lovely, radiant finish, and I don't find it leans too much on the oily side throughout the day. Being a tinted moisturiser, you do get some added skincare benefits, such as hydration, but I would still always recommend applying on clean, moisturised skin. This was the first non-powder product I tried from Bare Minerals and I definitely want to delve deeper into their liquid foundation range. 

This is almost the concealer version of the BM complexion rescue - a tinted lightweight product, packed full of skincare benefits as well as pigment. I really am starting to see a trend here...I can't stand my under eyes feeling dry and tight throughout the day, so I always prefer to reach for something more hydrating. If I was wearing this out and about I would set with a powder to prevent creasing, but I don't really find that super necessary when I'm not leaving the house. 



I have been trying to maintain the glow in my skin and these drops have been giving me that "you've been out in the sun" look. You don't have to faff about with a body tanner and a mitt, you just simply add a few drops to your moisturiser and you're good to go - it really is that simple. I love how radiant and glowing these drops make my skin look, another reason why I'm totally OK with going makeup-free, or opting for a very light coverage base. It doesn't smell too funky, and I haven't found it leaves any orange patches.

This is one of my all time favourite skincare products, and thankfully this seems to be lasting me ages. It's like a drink of water for the skin, leaving it a lot more luminous and smooth. I tend to use this after my toner, and before I go-in with any serums to help add another layer of hydration. An essence was certainly a product that I didn't know I needed in my routine, but I can't see myself being without this one now. The anti-pollution benefits are also great, although not really needing those too much now I'm not on and off the tubes!

Another Fresh product I'm in love with - their balms really are worth every penny. The caramel is also a firm favourite, but I currently using this coconut scent and it's heavenly. I seem to be applying lip balm every chance I get, I've never had so many on the go at once. I always go back to this one as it feels super hydrating and nourishing on the lips. It also doesn't sink it straight away so your lips feel hydrated for longer.

Monday, June 15, 2020