Friday Favourites:

A round up of the weeks favs:

Favourite natural product: I used this bentonite healing clay as a cleanser for my hair and I loved the results, review soon!

Favourite instagram page of the week: @thetimelessclassic,, I am such a minimalist so I love minimalistic pieces that I can pair up with anything & that doesn't expire after one season!

 

Favourite Website Beejo LDN: I came across this online contemporary/urban hand-made baby and toddler store and I absolutely love it. Again for all you chic, classic, minimalist mothers out there this is for you (Don't say I don't look out for you!). If I had a child I would definitely dress he/she up in this collection.All handmade and 100% cotton.

 Favourite Quote: Much needed reminder this week, because sometimes you have to face the truth...

Favourite Video: We are a bit late but this is a great video from one of my fav Youtuber Sunkissalba on DIY skin hacks..I must say its fantastic!

XO VBeauty

Review: Farsali 24k Rose Gold Elixir

I've had the Farsali 24k Rose Gold Elixir for a while now and I'm only getting around to reviewing it now, since then it has literally blown all over Instagram, with every blogger using it! I'm going to review it as a moisturiser as I'm yet to add it to my make-up routine (I’m currently obsessed with the matte look). The brand was founded by YouTuber Farah Dhukai and her husband. I have been watching Farah Dhukai on YouTube for years now- she does some great DIY’s, so when she released her own skincare brand I knew it was going to be fantastic! This is the second product in their skincare range, with the Volcanic Elixir night oil being the debut release from Farsali (I'm yet to try that one). I was in awe when the beauty oil was first advertised by Farsali. I fell in love with the sound and look of the product even before I got my hands on it. A beauty oil with 24k gold infusions?!  It was love at first thought! I also absolutely love the way they have marketed the product as “beauty meets luxury”- it definitely has that luxury feel and smell (I will come on to that later) about it! I have been using this as my summer night oil and I have used it as a daytime moisturiser too. I have combination skin, when I first got the product my skin was not in a great place I was breaking out a lot, my skin was also blemish prone and I did not have a steady routine as a result my skin did not take very well to the product. I think my break outs were being caused by a number of factors way before I bought the Rose Gold Elixir so I'm not blaming the oil but I don’t think it helped my skin either. Therefore I would only suggest using this product when your skin is stable and as part of a stable tried and tested skin routine. I would not use it to combat a break out, on severely acne prone skin or while your skin is in a sensitive stage. Now that my skin is more stable I am able to use it without any problems.

The base of this beauty product is Rosehip oil; here are the benefits as stated on the website:

• Great lightweight moisturiser suitable for all skin types
• Anti-aging benefits 
• High in vitamin C and A (retinol)
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation and stretch marks
• Can be used as a hydrating primer before applying make-up

Cons:

• The ingredients are amazing. Farsali is a naturally inspired brand, free from harmful chemicals and the ingredients in this oil are just divine. Ingredients: Rosehip Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, 24k Gold, Vitamin E, Lemongrass Oil, Orange Peel Oil
• I absolutely love the smell of this oil- it has a citrus smell from the lemongrass oil and orange peel ingredients, but it’s not too strong or over powering and can I say that it smells like luxury!
• Love the 24k infusion and how it looks in the oil, very pretty! Im definitely someone who is won over  by aesthetics 
• Easily absorbed into skin and doesn’t leave a greasy finish, my skin felt supple after applying
• Nut free so suitable for those with nut allergies 

Pros:

• Doesn’t have great anti-inflammatory properties as I was not able to use as a when my skin had broken out and when it was sensitive

I haven’t used the oil consistently enough to say how it works on hyperpigmentation and other skin issues but as a moisturiser it is great and very hydrating.

Verdict Yay or Nay: Yay

XO VBeauty

Tuesday Ten: 10 ways to get focus back into your life!

Hey guys so it's been a while but we are back in action! As we are back this is a very fitting post, I must say…

So we are  halfway through the year already! Although we never know what life is going to throw at us we can aim to be as focused and as prepared as possible. I have learnt that it’s really easy to get side tracked and before you know it off-track so here are 10 ways to get back in gear for the next 6 months! Set out a whole day to really align your thinking and actions to get back on track.

1. Realign with your values, goals and motivations. Have some projects been abandoned, go back and revisit them remind yourself of your 'why', set goals to move forward                                                                                                                                                                                                               
2. Write down what it will actually take to fulfil your goals, so what it will take physically and mentally and start to prepare yourself                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
3. Remember that discipline is more important than motivation. Motivation is temporary whereas developing consistent, routine habits and sticking to them is definitely has more long term consequences.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
4. Identify what has taken your attention, identify your distractions and list them. Identify what triggers those distractions to occur and prepare yourself for when they do try and take your attention.                                                                                                                                           
5. Remind yourself and write down all the reasons why you can’t give up                                                                                                                                                                                                   
6. Don’t isolate yourself, stay connected and even reconnect with people with good energy who can uplift and motivate you                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
7. Get active and stay active! Exercise has such great benefits. Remember whatever you do keep at it, however small it may be, get into a routine because it’s always harder to start again once you have had a long break and it will get easier.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
8. Take time out daily to reflect and think about your focus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
9. Take time out weekly to recuperate and pamper yourself.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
10. Remember that things don’t just happen, yes achieving your goals is going to be hard but you might as well prepare yourself for the joys and the pain and give it all you’ve got!

XO VBeauty