Huge Primark Haul!

Hello! I have a huge Primark haul to share with you today, like everyone else I love this place & went a little bit mad in there recently. These have been purchased over a few weeks some of the stuff was on sale (who knew they had sales in there) & the rest is geared more towards summer clothing (yes its already started creeping in the shops). I know its far too early to speaking of bleak sunshine & the so called 'Summer' we get in Scotland but I'm going on holiday at the end of January! I am beyond excited to get away! Hope you enjoy the video & you will see outfit posts of me wearing this stuff in the oncoming weeks.

Have you bought anything from Primark recently?

My very dry/sensitive/eczema prone skin care routine

Hello, So today I thought I would share my skincare routine I have very dry/sensitive/eczema prone skin & have recently been getting breakouts to add to the mix. When I was younger I don't remember my skin being this dry however I do remember my eczema flaring up on my face i.e eyelids & cupids bow since I was abut 7years old & haven't grown out of it. It's been a lot of trial & error through the years trying to find what makes my skin relatively happy & not feel like the burning pits of hell or so dry that I can barely move my face.
Morning Routine

Morning Routine

To cleanse my face in the morning I use Vichy Purete Thermale one step cleanser (link) its 3in1 with cleansing milk, toner & eye make remover. I tend to have my showers at night time & do a more traditional cleansing routine there. The reason I do it this way is when my face has contact with water it feels tight & sore even if I just get caught in the rain, then having tone/moisturize & put make up on is a pretty big ordeal for my skin. Switching this routine from morning to night has benefited me much more & I can get some more sleep in the morning which is always a bonus in my eyes! To use this Vichy cleanser I just put some on a cotton pad & wipe all over my face in circular motions it also has toner too so I can skip another step (yay). I can't recommend this enough it leaves my skin clean, plump & soft what more can I ask for?  I used to use the infamous Loreal 3in1 Miscellar solution (link) but in the time that I used it I was covered in very sore under the skin spots, I was in denial & blamed every other product but in the few weeks that I've stopped using it my skin has cleared up. I then moisturize with my Aveeno cream (link) this has been amazing & has vastly improved the condition of my skin, I rarely have eczema flare ups since using this & in turn don't often need to turn to any nasty steroid creams. I let the Aveeno cream sink in while I try & fix the bird's nest that is my hair then use another moisturizer as a make up base, such as Olay day fluid for sensitive skin (link) or Garnier Moisture Match Ultra Hydrating Cream (link). These are both great and keep my skin hydrated all day my face needs all the moisture it can get.

Night Time Routine

 Night Time Routine 

When I come home I use the Vichy cleanser again to remove my make-up & then do my night time routine in the shower first I use a face scrub such as Clinique 7 day scrub cream (link) this is the travel size. This is my favorite it has the perfect consistency of beads & haven't found any other scrubs that compare, others I've tried are either too harsh or the beads are non-existent & shouldn't be called a scrub- the search continues for a cheaper alternative. To cleanse I use L'Oreal soothing gel cream wash (link) it really does soothe my skin even when irritated with eczema & doesn't dry out my skin any further. For toner I like to use Lush Tea Tree Water (link) I spritz this on a cotton pad & wipe over my face, so after its been through that ordeal I like to just chill out & let the moisturizer sink in using a generous layer of Aveeno cream (link) & just before bed I put on another layer. For the cheeky spots that like to appear I use either Lush Grease Lightning (link), tea tree oil (link) or good old Germolene (link).

Weekly Routine
Once a week while I have coconut oil (link) in my hair wrapped in a plastic bag (yes it's as sexy as it sounds). I use a nourishing face mask usually from Superdrug (link) that's in the little sachets I tend to pick out the yogurt smoothie one as its for dry skin & it smells delicious.

Apologies for the lack of lids, if it's not attached its gone!
What's your skincare routine?

The To Do List 2014

Farewell 2013 & hello to a new year its that time again that always seems to whiz past & by the time you realize its the middle of March. I hope you had an amazing New Years Eve or Hogmanay as we Scots call it & nursing a well deserved hangover (my cure roll & square sausage with potato scone & glass of blue top milk.) As tradition I thought that I would make a little 'to do list/resolutions' of what I want to achieve in the new year.

Pass my driving & theory test
I already have a car waiting for me outside 'Wee Betty' I should be out tooting in it all the time but the truth is I'm terrified of driving but will hopefully get better with more practice.

Get lighting for videos
With this crappy Scottish weather the lighting hasn't been great & using the lamps in my house just isn't the best.

Be more consistent with blogging & youtube
I know I've just started  but I'm not consistent enough with my uploading but hopefully that will change.

Take more photos & actually get them printed
With all this technology its been years since I've actually printed photos, & have a blank photo album waiting to be filled.

Go on more walks
I used to walk everywhere for miles & really enjoyed it- this past year I've been pretty lazy with it. I'm sure my doggies will love the new adventures. 
Be healthier
This ones a given we all want to this, I wrote in a previous post that I'm starting slimming world again & also want to get fit by doing fun exercise classes- the gym just isn't for me.
Be more adventurous
I'm at that age were I really shouldn't care about what people think & just step out of my comfort zone in all aspects.
And above all be true to myself

What's your to do list for 2014?