BILLY JEALOUSY

I love being able to explore and try out new things from new brands that I haven't discovered before! For this post, I will be talking about two products from Billy Jealousy which had been kindly gifted to me from MaleSkin.

I received;

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  1. Liquid Sand - Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
  2. Combination Code - Face Moisturiser

I used the Exfoliating Facial Cleanser last thing at night before going to bed to ensure that my face was fresh and clean and had been stripped of any products used on it throughout the day. I dampened my face slightly and then began to massage the cleanser onto my skin. As the Cleanser is an exfoliant, the texture of this can feel a little rough so when applying this, do this gently! Once I had massaged the Cleanser, I then rinsed this off and could see that my skins surface appeared brighter, felt smoother to touch and had a dewy, healthy look overall and the scent of the Exfoliating Facial Cleanser was quite subtle!

To regain some moisture back into my skin after having cleansed it, I then used the Face Moisturiser to hydrate my skin. Using only a small amount, I massaged the Moisturiser onto my face and neck and could feel that my skin felt softer and smoother to touch! The texture was lightweight which I really approved of as I dislike any products that feel dense on my skin and I noticed that my face appeared brighter and refreshed!

Overall, a great introduction to Billy Jealousy and thank you to MaleSkin for providing me with these!

For more information on Billy Jealousy, click here.

Have you tried any products from Billy Jealousy before? Have you tried either of these featured in this post? If so, what did you think of them? Have you shopped with MaleSkin before? Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button below!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

BOOHOOMAN 'LOVE IS LOVE' COLLECTION 2018

With Pride Season well and truly upon us, it was an absolute pleasure to have been approached by boohooMAN to showcase a few pieces from their Pride Collection! Having been to Gay Pride in Leeds a couple of years ago, I remember the whole experience of it all to be nothing but just pure fun! In 2018 it is important, and always will be to celebrate Pride and to make our voices be heard.

For this shoot, I selected their 'Love Is Important' t-shirt, their 'Pride Printed' sweater, and to complete the look, their 'Love Is Love' cap! All items are gender-free and 10% of the profits will be divided between the Terrence Higgins Trust and The Rainbow Fund.

I met up with the photographer; Milly, for the first time and I wanted to go to a location that was minimal and fuss-free so to speak to allow the clothes to speak for themselves. I am beyond happy with these photographs, and I really hope you all like these images too! 

Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button below!

© Photography: Milly Hewitt

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MMUK MAN - EYEBROWS AND BEARD FILLER

I have worked with MMUK Man on many posts before such as their BB Cream, Concealers and Make Up and I had recently been gifted 2 items from them, this time, to help get my eyebrows into shape and my beard looking strong!

Being blonde and fair skinned, my eyebrows haven't always been the most prominent but having said that, I haven't exactly been one to take care of them either other than to pluck the odd hair out of its place. That being said, my facial hair is quite short as my hair is bleached so I find that these two can clash but, nevertheless, I was still keen to try this out for my facial hair!

I had been sent; 

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  • Hi-Brow Shadow
  • Brush Ware / Brow Angle 15

To begin with, I used the Hi-Brow Shadow and applied this with my Brush. I often find that it is always best to begin with a small amount so that if anything goes wrong, it is easier to build it up rather than take it all off and start again! Once I was happy with the amount on my brush, I then began to glide the brush across my eyebrow, starting with the corner closest to my eye by going over it and making it appear thicker, whilst going lighter towards the end to really add more emphasis and definition on the arch. 

For my facial hair, again, I used a small amount and began to blend in the Hi-Brow Shadow with my facial hair and blended this in those pesky patchy areas! I was pleasantly surprised with how natural looking this was, and how it didn't appear too obvious that this had been 'coloured in'!

Overall, a great and nifty way of adding more definition to both your eyebrows and beard/facial hair and one that doesn't require a lot of effort either.

To purchase the Hi-Brow Shadow click here, and to purchase the Brush Ware / Brow Angle, click here!

Have you tried either of these products before? Did you notice a difference from having used these? Will you be trying this method out? Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

GLAMGLOW: SUPERMUD AND SUPERCLEANSE

As a fan of GlamGlow and all of their creative masks (Yes I'm talking about those My Little Pony Glitter Masks!) I was incredibly excited when a well put-together package with the Supermud range from GlamGlow arrived containing;

  • SUPERMUD CLEARING TREATMENT
  • SUPERCLEANSE
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I had already heard good things about this range previously so I was keen to try this out for myself. The Supermud range helps to unclog and reduce the appearance of blocked pores and those pesky blackheads! The powerful activated X-Charcoal featured within the Treatment helps to draw out dirt, oil, congestion and other impurities. With this current heatwave that we're experiencing here in England, I had recently broken out with a spot or two so I was curious to see if this would live up to its hype...

I cleansed my face to begin with using the SuperCleanse which left my skins appearance looking a lot cleaner and I found that the cleanser didn't irritate my skin either. Once my skin had been cleansed, I then used the SuperMud Clearing Treatment and applied a thin layer of this onto my skin by using the mini GlamGlow brush. Whilst using this, you do only need a small amount to apply as it is quite dense and can feel a little heavy when on your skin.

Once it had been applied, a tingling sensation began but that just meant that the treatment was beginning to absorb all of the dirt and was working! When you first apply the Treatment, the colour of the mask is a dark grey, but as the Treatment starts to work you will begin to see that the colour becomes a lot lighter and you can feel the mask tightening! It advises you to leave this on between 5-20 minutes, but for me personally, I began to remove this around the 15-minute mark as I felt that the Treatment had worked enough for me to begin to see a difference. 

I then rinsed off the Treatment and could instantly feel that my skin felt a lot smoother, it appeared a lot clearer and the little spots/breakout I had had been visibly reduced! Overall, I loved this range; SuperMud but the only tiny teeny negative for me with regards to the treatment was that it smelt a little like liquorice which I cannot stand... But that's just a personal preference and we're talking about the actual functionality of the skincare product as opposed to a scent!

To purchase GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment, click here!

Don't forget to read my other reviews on GlamGlow's WaterBurst and FlashMud Brightening Treatment!

Have you tried the SuperMud range before? If so, what did you think to it? Have you tried any products by GlamGlow? Which ones? Do let me know your thoughts as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button below!

I'VE BEEN NOMINATED 3 TIMES AT THE NORTHERN BLOG AWARDS 2018!

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A hugely exciting blog post tonight with the news that I am thrilled to share with you all, I have been nominated not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES at this years Northern Blog Awards!!!

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The categories which I have been nominated in are:

  1. Best Male Blogger
  2. Best Male Vlogger
  3. Best Lifestyle Blogger

I am beyond honoured and ecstatic to have been shortlisted for these awards, and as the saying goes 'It's the taking part that counts' and it really is.

It has been so fun interacting with other bloggers who have been nominated and I recently attended the We Blog North x Betty's event the other week where I got to meet the lovely Holly who founded We Blog North and the Northern Blog Awards!

 

It would mean the absolute chuffin' world to me if you could all take the time to vote for me in all three categories! It is really simple to do and will take less than a minute!

TO VOTE FOR ME IN THE CATEGORIES:

BEST MALE BLOGGER / BEST MALE VLOGGER / BEST LIFESTYLE BLOGGER

PLEASE CLICK HERE!!!

Thank you all for your support this far and it's about time the North started to get some recognition am I right!? x

MICHAEL BUBLE - POUR HOMME

Here in England today marks Father's Day! (Sunday 17th June) and if you forgot today was Father's Day and if you haven't bought your Father a gift yet, then fear not! As I have the perfect idea for you.

MICHAEL BUBLE - POUR HOMME

  • Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot
  • Middle Notes: Neroli, Transparent Floral, Cashmerean
  • Base Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk, Salicylate

Launched earlier this month, Pour Homme is a sophisticated fragrance for the modern day gentleman and will be the perfect gift this Father's Day for those special Father's who love to take care of themselves and of course, do so whilst smelling impeccable!

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The opening of Pour Homme begins with a blast of spiciness from the Pink Pepper note being the most prominent whilst having a fresh, citrusy feel to the fragrance with the light Neroli soon kicking in. As the fragrance begins to settle down, the scent shifts from being a spicy, fresh, citrusy scent to feeling more earthier and musky.

The overall feeling that I got from Pour Homme was that it was a well-rounded, strong fragrance that felt warm on my skin yet still had a fresh, light feeling to it with the citrusy notes! Pour Homme lasted an impressive 6-7 hours on my skin and I gained a few compliments from having worn this, and I will admit, there were a few surprises when I revealed it was indeed Michael Bublé's fragrance!

I too was also surprised as when I have tried 'celebrity' fragrances before, they've all felt a little generic and as though they could all be repackaged differently just with the same fragrance... Talking of packaging, I love how slick the bottle looks with the midnight blue colour which took inspiration from the classic microphone with its sharp and defined lines across the bottle.

In terms of the sillage, I found it to be medium-heavy and I would recommend wearing Pour Homme late evening going into the night. Especially with the warmer Summer nights really highlighting the notes within this fragrance that project the scent further!

Available in two sizes: 120ml and 70ml, to purchase Michael Bublé - Pour Homme, click here!

Have you smelt Michael Bublé - Pour Homme before? If so, what did you think to it? Is this something that you would love to try? What do you think to 'celebrity' fragrances? Are you a fan of Michael Bublé? If so, what's your favourite song? Mine has to be 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' so festive! Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button below!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

FATHER'S DAY GIFTS 2018

Following on from my Father's Day Fragrances Gift Guide, for this post I have selected a few gifts ranging from skincare, fragrance and body-care! 

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ELEMIS LUXURY TRAVEL COLLECTION £45

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Designed exclusively by Lily & Lionel, this slick bag has an exclusive print emblazoned across it! Within this Travel Collection comes a few Elemis staple products such as:

  • Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel (100ml)
  • Deep Cleanse Facial Wash (50ml)
  • Daily Moisture Boost (50ml)
  • Sharp Shower Body Wash (100ml)
  • Instant Refreshing Gel (20ml)

To purchase this Limited Edition Luxury Travel Collection, click here!

KIEHL'S FACIAL FUEL £33

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A personal favourite of mine, and a moisturiser I have raved about time and time again! Kiehl's Facial Fuel contains SPF 15 which is ideal for the Summer season, ensuring your skin stays protected whilst being hydrated. (125ml)

You can read my full review on Kiehl's Facial Fuel here, and to purchase this, click here!

MANKIND GROOMING BOX - EXPLORER EDIT £40

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As a Mankind Grooming Ambassador, it is always such a pleasure to work with them and to receive their incredible Grooming Boxes! In this Explorer Edit Grooming Box the contents are:

  • Omorovicza - Refining Facial Polisher (100ml)
  • Korres - Santorini Vine Showergel (250ml)
  • men-u - ultra concentrate 'deep clean' clay mask (100ml)
  • Anthony - Shave Cream (90ml)
  • Regenerate - Advanced Toothpaste (75ml)
  • Elemis - Deep Cleanse Facial Wash (150ml)

To get your hands on this incredible Grooming Box guaranteed to please your Father, click here!

ACQUA DI PARMA - ARANCIA DI CAPRI

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Acqua Di Parma are instantly recognised for their unique, clean smelling scents and this trio of goodies are no exception! Acqua Di Parma have released brand new lip balms, body lotions and hand lotions all in 5 of their most popular scents ranging from; Arancia Di Capri, Bergamotto di Calabria, Fico di Amalfi, Mirto di Panarea and their newest scent, Chinotto di Liguria. I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on the Arancia Di Capri trio:

  • Lip balm £14 (15ml) 
  • Body lotion £35 (150ml)
  • Hand lotion £19 (30ml)

To shop the Arancia Di Capri trio, click here!

EIGHT & BOB - ROBERT F KENNEDY: SPECIAL EDITION

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A beautiful homage to Robert F Kennedy. Eight & Bob partnered up with Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Foundation by donating part of the revenue from this project received by this special edition as a tribute to R.F.K's dream of a more just and peaceful world. 

To read more about this fragrance, click here.

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I hope you enjoyed this Gift Guide for Father's Day and I do hope it has inspired you with some gift ideas! 

Would you like me to review any of these in a singular post? If so, which ones? Do you have your Father's Day gift already? If so, what have you bought!? I would love to hear your thoughts, and don't forget to click the 'like' button below!