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Tips For Clearer Skin Without Using Skincare Products

There are a lot of factors that come into play when we consider what makes you skin clearer. Sometimes a big one can be your genetic makeup, which, even with all the best products and life choices in the world, we cannot prevent. However there are still many factors we can influence like what products we use on our skin and making the right lifestyle choices. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’re probably familiar with the fact that I only use cruelty-free skincare products on my skin but even then, I’ve been on quite the journey to narrow down my skincare products. So, with my minimal skincare routine, I rely on quite a few other things that help keep my skin as clear as possible.

BeautyPoppy MayyJune 7, 2023skincare, skincare tips Comments

First Impressions: Bleach London Purple Shampoo and Conditioner Review*

Since 2020 haircare has become a big focus for me. Especially now as my hair is finally back to looking healthy after years of damaging it through dyes, straighteners and curlers. For a bit of context, I have been dying my hair in some form or another since the very young age of 10! Yes, you heard that right, I was just 10 years old when I got my first set of highlights. On top of this I also began straightening my naturally curly hair around the same time. For some reason at 10 years old I already hated my hair - but that’s another story.

BeautyPoppy MayyMarch 16, 2023beauty, hair care, hair health, shampoo, conditioner, beauty review, review, first impressionsComment

I Stopped My Skincare Routine For Three Months: Here's What I Learnt

No skincare routine for three months? Are you mad? A year ago, I too would have said the same thing. How can I go on without layering my serums, acids, toners, moisturises, cleansers, masks and exfoliators? Wouldn’t I be risking too much, especially now that I am on the wrong side of 25? How would my skin possible survive? Well, I am actually relived to say that I have completed three months without my skincare routine and my skin is relatively unscathed.

Beauty, LifePoppy MayyFebruary 24, 2023skincare, skincare tips, skincare routineComment

First Impressions: Aveeno Calm and Restore Skincare Range

Skincare has always been an important part of my daily rituals and routines. Over the years I have found what my skin likes and what it doesn’t like. I’ve learnt that my skin can be senstive and dry whilst still having the occassional breakout and oily t-zone. I occasionally suffer from some rednesss from time to time too, particularly around my nose and cheeks. However, as soon as I think I’ve mastered a routine that has my skin looking it’s best, my skin adapts and doesn’t like it anymore. So, especially now that I’m closer to 30 than 21 I’ve taken it upon myself to try out new routines every so often so my skin doesn’t have time to get too used to products.

Beauty, FeaturedPoppy MayyApril 14, 2022beauty, skincare, sensitive skin, aveenoComment

Updated Favourite Cruelty-Free And Vegan Skincare Products

I have always been a big follower of skincare trends and have tried my hardest to keep a consistent skincare routine throughout my late teens and early adult life. It’s never been perfect and my skin always finds a way to start hating the products it once loved. Although this hasn’t been so great for my bank account, it does mean that I have over ten years of experience in trying different skincare brands so you don't have to.

BeautyPoppy MayyOctober 22, 2021skincare, skincare routine, cruelty-free, cruelty free skincare, vegan skincareComment

First Impressions: Urban Decay Wild West Palette Review

It’s no secret that I have always loved Urban Decay. I remember pawing through the Boots catalogue as a teenager and circling some Urban Decay neon coloured eyeliners. I would then spend hours planning out the looks I could create with them on scraps of paper.

Beautiful Brows Can Be Achieved At Home - Here's How

There’s no question that eyebrows have become an obsession over recent years. Indeed, it seems beauty-conscious women cannot be seen out without the perfect brow. But do your eyebrows need a little love? If you’re planning to do an eyebrow tidy at home, you want to do it right and ensure you get the perfect brow. Here are my top tips for getting flawless eyebrows in the comfort of your own home.

BeautyLucy ZenderJanuary 8, 2021eyebrowsComment

First Impressions: Lush Brazened Honey Face Mask Review

I haven’t tried out a new face mask in ages, however I have been dying to since fleshing out my self-care routine in quarantine. So quite a while ago (before lockdown began) I went to a Lush store and asked for some recommendations. I used to love their love lettuce mask, but unfortunately it was discontinued way back in 2017. With this in mind I asked the very helpful sales assistant and she pointed me in the direction of the brazened honey mask.

BeautyPoppy MayyMay 6, 2020beauty, face mask review, lush, cruelty-freeComment

My Cruelty-Free Skincare Routine

If you saw my last post about how I am going to lead a more consciously cruelty-free life, then you’ll probably know why I am writing this. Skincare is a big part of my daily routine therefore if I want to be cruelty-free then this is something I knew I’d have to change. Whilst I already use some cruelty-free skincare brands like Liz Earle, I wanted to seek out a more “high street” branded alternative to try.

BeautyPoppy MayyMarch 20, 2020cruelty-free, skincare, skincare routineComment

First Impressions: Morphe Your True Selfie Palette

If there is one thing I love in the world of beauty it’s a versatile palette. I adore it when I can take one palette and create a handful of completely different looks depending on my mood. That’s why for about the last three years my go to palette has always been the Urban Decay X Gwen Stefani - however now I am thinking I have finally found a replacement. Don’t get me wrong, I am still in love with my Urban Decay palette but I am hitting pan on alot of the shades, and as it was a limited edition palette I don’t think I’m going to be able to get my hands on another. Enter Morphe’s True Selfie palette.

BeautyPoppy MayyFebruary 23, 2020morphe, eyeshadow palette, beauty review, first impressions, morphe true selfie paletteComment

Warm Winter Makeup Tutorial Featuring Urban Decay's Naked Heat Palette

In the winter I tend to wear more makeup. I think it’s because in the cooler months my makeup stays on better and my skin is actually in a better mood than it is in the summer. Therefore, I have definitely been favouring a fuller face of makeup lately. For my complexion, I have always adored browns and oranges - I think they balance my skin tone out well whilst still making my eyes pop. So, with my new Naked Heat palette in hand I decided to make a warm and shimmery look to rock all throughout the winter months. If you want to know how I completed my look exactly, keep on reading.

BeautyPoppy MayyDecember 22, 2019beauty, makeup tutorial, winter makeup, makeupComment

First Impressions: Makeup Revolution Mermaids Forever Eyeshadow Palette

I actually got this Makeup Revolution (mermaids forever) palette for my birthday, way back in Feburary, so I have been trialling this particular palette for a good four months almost. Like most Makeup Revolution eyeshadow palettes, this one has a lovely array of different shades which I have used over the last few months to create many different looks.