Life Of A Bite

I know it's bad lighting but I'm just chilling doing my nighttime skincare routine, so I don't want to put lights on that will wake me up 😂
I don't normally do much of a nighttime routine but it's probably more than most people.. Remove make up, double cleanse, tone, beauty sleep treatment (it's like a serum and moisturiser combined). But I decided I need to get back into a nice relaxing evening pamper like I used to, so I've added something new.

Can you tell a difference between the two photos?

In my opinion, I think my face looks slightly less puffy, my eyes look lifted and my skin looks more flawless.

All I've done is take off make up, double cleansed, put some facial oil on and used a gua sha for a couple of minutes (haven't used a gua sha for over a year). I might add it into my routine more frequently and see what I can achieve. What do you think? Does anyone use a gua sha? X

Good morning! We've reached the weekend 🥳
I've had a few people ask me to add products to my next order so I will pop an order through tomorrow evening if anyone else wants to add anything on! I will pop the shops below for browsing over the weekend.
We have some freebies, some gifts with purchases, some save money bundles and some discount codes too so be sure to ask about them before you shop directly! I don't want you to miss out! Xx

It's a Wild Rose Beauty Balm kind of evening! 🤩

Been working outside in the cold wind all day, so I've popped myself some WRBB on as an overnight face mask, to rehydrate, restore and protect my skin and it already feels so much happier! And yes I've put it on my hands as well 😂 anyone else still in the habit of using handgel all the time? I do after every customer and it's really drying my hands out! X

I'm surprised how many have reached out about what I used for my hair. And how many others are suffering with hair loss or thin hair.
I now actually use all the Urban Retreats haircare range 😂 but the ones that I've swapped back to using recently and are specifically helping with the growth are the shampoo, conditioning mask, follicle food and follivate lotion. Without doing another long post to read...
Would you be interested if I did a quick, more in depth info video of it all? X

Check out my hair! OK, it doesn't look great, don't get me wrong, but it's such progress compared to Augusts photos! If you see me walking around looking like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards (puppy training in the wind was a great example of this today). It's because my hairs growing back and it's at that length it likes to stick out at funny angles 😂

I have an autoimmune disease and apparently that gives my body a good enough excuse to suddenly decide every now and again, to have alopecia areata. I can normally hide most of my bald patches when they show up, or they're along the hair line, so they aren't as noticeable but this one was right on my parting and made me feel quite insecure. So the fact it's all growing back and clearly my whole head has more hair now which I didn't notice until I've compared photos, I don't care that it's stuck up like a unicorn horn sometimes.

The biggest difference I've seen is the amount that falls out, (or should I say doesn't). I used to have literally a handful of hair fall out in the shower, and have to collect it up so it didn't block the drain and have to empty my hair brush after each use. Now I can count maybe a maximum of 5 hairs every shower.

Just look at that parting 🤩
If that's not a good enough reason to use these products, I don't know what is. October 2015 - alopecia was the reason I tried Acti-Labs haircare and 4 months later signed up. March 2025, these results are one of the reasons I still trust and believe in the brand! I love to use Neals Yard shampoo and conditioner but I think it's safe to say, my hair needs Urban Retreat hair care. Different products work for different peoples needs and that's why I like to have the option of both of these companies! 😍

When did you last clean your make up brushes? I've just cleaned mine after my skating competition so feel like I need to remind you and give this particular brand a shout out tonight! They really are the best I've ever tried! Being a make up artist, I have spent alot of time and money researching and trying different makes over the years! And honestly none have even come close to these.
They are such amazing quality, they're the softest, most dense brushes, I could go on all night about how lovely they are, and what a perfect tool they are to help make the application better and easier. So shout out to Urban Retreat brushes 😍 I love them... But anyway, the best bit, is how flawless your makeup is with clean brushes... Go on, see if you notice the difference too! Or give me a shout if you need new ones! Xx

Had such a productive morning, and I feel so much better! Cleaned my make up brushes, done a hair mask and then had an everything shower, tinted my lashes and brows, done a pedicure and half a manicure (just need to paint them), figured what better way to finish off the day, than with an overnight face mask which I'm not only using for my face but the backs of my hands that are feeling and looking a bit like elephant skin. Will let you know how that goes 👐
I'm feeling optimistic as it's the best face mask I've ever used! 😍 Xx

Rubbish photo I know, but this photo does infact have 2 amazing points to it being taken!

First one, 🍋 lemon essential oils are the best! Why? Because a drop got off the sticky residue left from the labels on my new glass jars, very very easily! 😍 It's become my most used essential oil for so many different things! Will be adding another to my next NYROrganic order.

Secondly, did you know, eating a handful of 🥜mixed nuts like almonds, walnuts etc before bed can help you sleep? They help you fall asleep and stay asleep longer, regulate your body clock and improve the quality of sleep. Obviously don't do this if you have an allergy and don't eat too many as it can cause bloating but if you struggle with sleep, why not give them a try? Xx

Happy Halloween everyone
I had so much fun doing my make up tonight, (all urban retreat) anyone else dress up? Or do you leave it just for the kids? Let see your Halloween pics in the comments! Especially as it'll help boost the algorithm.. I'm hoping to get this page back up and running.
Just thought I'd put it out there that I'm doing a Neals Yard Remedies Organic order and an Urban Retreat by Acti-Labs order, tomorrow night if anyone wants anything adding! (originally I said 8pm tonight but I don't feel like that gives you enough time to have a browse if you hadn't seen my story earlier).