When EScentual got in contact with me and told me about the Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser* I was very excited to try this as my skin has broken out in a few blemishes recently and could definitely do with some TLC. 

EScentual say Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser is a balanced formula which gently refreshes your oil-prone skin. The cleanser is soap-free and fragrance free and eliminates excess sebum (causes blemishes) and removes dirt and make-up in a single step. The cleanser is created to closely meet the needs of those with oily skin, with blemishes and imperfections with anti-bacterial properties that ensure that the skin is fresh and clear. It's tolerability is proven on patients with blemishes and acne prone skin. 

The cleanser is a clear gel type fluid and you apply with warm water in small circular motions to create a lather, I use this as a second cleanse with my cleanse and polish to give me skin a little extra TLC when it's broken out. The cleanser is gentle and works beautifully to instantly refresh and clean your skin. 

I have been using this for a little over a week now and I can honestly say I have seen a huge difference in my skin. I often break out in blemishes across my jawline which is where I have acne scars from when I was younger however since using this cleanser, my skin has cleared up dramatically. I know there is still a lot of work needed to make my skin even that one step closer to how I want it to be but it's getting there, this cleanser has helped slowly clear up my current blemishes and I have noticed fewer and fewer problems with my skin recently.

I have a mixture of cleansers that I use depending on what my skin needs but for when my skin is feeling a little spotty this will definitely be my go to cleanser. For anyone who is spot prone or even if you just have oily skin I would highly recommend this as it is now one of my favourites. You can pick up Eucerin DermoPURIFYER for around £9 for a 200ml on EScentual, Boots and other pharmaceutical drugstores. 

Have you tried any of the Eucerin range? Is there any products you would recommend for acne-prone skin?

Calvin Klein have done it again with releasing a fantastic Summer fragrance, Calvin Klein are known for their fresh and floral women's fragrances and I am chuffed I was lucky enough to try this years CK Eternity Summer*. 

CK Eternity Summer is a floral yet fresh fragrance, the perfume is inspired by summer and is perfect for any occasion throughout Spring/Summer. The bottle is just super cute. A chic pastel pink bottle that has a matte like feel but keeping the signature Eternity bottle look. 

The Top Notes (the scents you instantly smell) include mandarin, green bamboo leaves, pear and watermelon. The Heart Notes (usually noticed shortly after application) include peony, water lily, gardenia and neroli. The Base Notes (last on the skin) include gentle musk and blonde woods - I am not going to lie I don't really know half of these notes but together they work beautifully creating a wonderful Summer fragrance. I noticed a strong scent of Rose water which isn't usually everyone's cup of tea but you will have to try it for yourself, remember fragrances can smell different on different skin so you may notice a stronger note. 

I admit, I don't wear this fragrance every day but on those sunny days where I want a fresh yet floral scent I pick this one up. Summer fragrances usually come in the larger size which is often 100ml but the price is slightly cheaper than the original fragrance, you can pick up CK Eternity Summer from Fragrance Direct for £30.99 for 100ml.

What summer fragrances do you usually go for?

One thing that caught my eye with these products is the packaging, even though the front of the bottles are quite simple I just love the cute and quirky notes on the back especially with the cute pictures. Each bottle has a message about how it works and what the product aim's to do as well as a review from a customer which I think is a fab idea. 

All Naked Rescue products are Cruelty Free as you will see above there is the Bunny logo printed and again another cute quirky message. The products are also suitable for Vegetarian's and Vegans and all packaging is recyclable. 

The scent of each product is divine, I really think you can tell the difference between natural scented Shampoo's and fragranced Shampoo's as the scent is so much nicer. These Shampoo's smell very similar to the Aveda haircare range and the results are also very similar. I use the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo first and then the Intense Care Shampoo second, I find that the first wash doesn't really create much of a lather but you can feel your hair get cleaner. The Conditioner is a beautiful thick consistency which I leave on for between 2-3 minutes and gently rinse.

I absolutely love these products and I am so pleased that I have found products that don't irritate my skin and they don't cost a fortune. My scalp is not irritated after use and my hair feels so clean and soft afterwards, I have also noticed that my hair doesn't get as greasy as quick which I don't know if it's because I have found products that work or if they just clean my hair better but whatever it is I like it :)

MAC Prep & Prime Finishing Translucent Powder £20.00

MAC Prep & Prime Finishing Powder is suitable for all skin tones and is designed to reduce shine whilst minimizing the look of lines and imperfections. MAC say you can wear this over make up or on it's own (I don't know how that would work but hey ho)

I have tried a few finishing powders as my skin is Combination/Oily so I think its the perfect product to finish your make-up with however I have always been disappointed with them as they usually come in a powder and I found that I ended up looking like a ghost after using them so I decided to give up. I didn't realise MAC had released this in a compact so I was super excited when I seen this in store and I decided to pick this up to try. 

The powder is very light and doesn't make your skin look white despite how it appears on my fingers above. I apply this over my make-up and powder to set my look. I love this! It helps reduce the shiny appearance on my skin and it helps keep my make-up in place. You don't need a lot of this powder and even though it's quite pricey compared to other finishing powders it is definitely worth the money. I would definitely recommend having this in your make-up collection.

What do you think of this product? Are there any other Prep & Prime products that you love?

Interview's are never something I look forward to and in the past I have occasionally found that I put myself off the interview so much that I completely fluff up. I have recently had a couple of interviews within my current work place and I thought I would share some of my tips/preparation tips that I have used to help me.

1) Be Yourself

There's nothing more an employer will love than to see the real you in an interview. Don't afraid to show your personality and that you are right for the job.

2) Confidence

This is probably the hardest thing to do in an interview but try and be as confident as you can, I tend not to think about the interview until I am in there. Keep telling yourself that you are the best candidate for the job and if they don't give you the job then it's their loss. Just remember not to be cocky about it, but as long as you smile and display positive body language and explain why you are great for the job using positive language that's all that the employer is looking for.

3) Preparation

You can use internet sites to search for similar questions that they may ask you, I personally write bullet points of answers or examples to use on a cue card. Remember not to read word for word but employers will not mark you down for taking in cue cards and quickly peeking at them to refresh you with your answers. 

4) Appearance

For a girl, the worst thing you can do is have over the top make-up and chipped nails. Keep your make-up looking natural and professional, and don't even think about putting false eyelashes on (yes we have all done it, especially me and it really doesn't look good). If you are wearing nail polish make sure it isn't chipped as it keeps your appearance looking smart and professional and don't drown yourself with perfume, keep it subtle. When picking out an outfit, be original! Wear something that you feel comfortable in and shows your personality whilst remaining professional. If you think about how many other people will be going for that interview and the employer will see everyone wearing a suit or smart clothes how are you going to stand out if you are the same? It works for me. 

5) Smile

Don't be afraid to crack a smile or even a little laugh (following their lead of course) it will make the employer smile too and they will think that you are confident (even if you don't feel it). 

6) Body Language

Sit up straight, look the employer in the eyes (don't stare though it will be a little freaky) and nod. If they are talking make sure you let them know that you are interested in what they are saying and show that you are listening. When speaking use positive body language, smile and nod and use your hands when speaking (if that's your thing) as it all shows the employer that you are confident in what you are saying. 

7) Truth

Do you research and make sure that you answer the questions truthfully, employer's may not necessarily know 100% that you have fibbed on your answer but they can understand from your body language as there isn't many people that can lie and it appear really genuine. (I certainly can't!) Instead do your research on what they are looking for, think about your answers and miss out all the negativity and just use positive words to turn your answer around.

8) Calm

Remain calm throughout your interview, try not to get yourself worked up. I know it's hard to say but try not to think about it as you will put yourself off. The moment you are sitting in the room waiting to be seen and you start getting sweaty palms or butterflies in your tummy. Think about something else or concentrate on something in the room and take deep breathes. I tend to think about something like what shall I make for dinner, and what ingredients I will need. Whatever it is you decided to do, do it up til you go into the interview room and that way your mind is relaxed as it's not had to worry.

9) Questions

Always ask a question at the end. This is why it's important to do your research as you may find something to prompt you asking a question, whether it's something interesting or something you think is silly still ask it as it shows the employer that you are interested. I tend to also ask how many other applicants they have still to interview or when I am expected to hear about the position.

10) End on a high

Once the interview is finished I tend to always thank them for meeting with me, I always smile and give a firm hand shake and wish them a wonderful day. If there is something we have discussed in the interview which make's your exit personal and show's you have listened then I add that in too. For example, Thank you for meeting with me. I will look forward to hearing from you. I hope you have a wonderful time in Spain. - Just a random example but you get the drift.

I really hope you found these interview tips useful and if you are going for an interview then good luck! I would love to hear how you got on and if you used any of my tips.

Do you have any interview tips to share with me that I haven't mentioned?

I love wearing bright colours in Spring/Summer so what better excuse to pick up a new MAC lippy when I noticed that I was able to collect a freebie from the Back to MAC. (for those who don't know what this is all you need to do is take 6 empty MAC products into a participating store and you get a free lippy of you choice) I always love a free MAC lipstick, even more so they have put their prices up to £15 per lipstick.

I prefer the creamier style lipsticks rather than the matte shades so I picked Bomb Shell which is part of the Frost range. I love the pigment of this Frost lipstick it's a beautiful pink shade with subtle golden shimmers which creates a perfect summer lipstick.

Do you have Bombshell in your collection? What other lipstick's would you recommend for Spring/Summer?

I was super excited when myself and Sean was invited to Francesco Group's event. Francesco Group is an one of the largest, award winning hairdressing companies in the UK and the company is a family owned and run business.

The event was for bloggers from the Midlands to experience the development of their in house skin tone analysis which allows you to see whether your skin tone is cool or warm and what colours suit you best, they were also providing blowdries, cuts and recreating looks from their Embrace Collection. 

The images above are the Francesco Group Embrace Collection

This is the moment when I found out that I have actually been wearing the wrong foundation shade for almost 4 years, shocking I know! The girls at MAC have insisted on me being a NW shade (warm) rather than a NC shade (cool) however when I met with Claire Chell, the Creative Colour Director and I had a skin analysis I began to see that I was a cooler skin tone. I hadn't really realised or even noticed before this skin test but warmer foundations or clothing completely flushed me out and even made me look chubbier but Claire helped me see what colours work for me either clothing or hair colour, and she also helped me know how to make this work for me. If you have the opportunity to have this done I would certainly recommend this as it really has changed my life, I am even off to the city tomorrow to do some shopping to pick up the right foundation. 

The overall service and whole experience with the salon was amazing, it was a very personal experience and very friendly. There are over 30 salons across the Midlands so if you are ever in the area or near a salon (locations) I would definitely recommend going to get a new look, or if you are interested in training in the industry they also have Training Academy's located around the Midlands.