It's nice to be nice, innit. So today's post - rather than rambling on about my severe levels of poverty, my obsession with cheese or the satanic hell-beast who lives in the flat above mine, is aaaaall about spreading a little love for just a few of my favourite YouTubers.

These guys are the kinda creators who, once you start watching one of their videos, cause you to fall into a deep YouTube hole and not emerge for several hours. Just all round bloody good eggs

Lovelaughslipstick - Some of my favourite YouTubers List Review

There's a mix of SmallTubers and bigggg YouTubers in this week's post - obv I can't include everyone I watch in just one post [or you'd be bored sh*tless scrolling through my endless rambles]  - so if you've not made the cut this time, I probs do still love your videos but just had to limit things. K? Feel free to link me to your channel in the comments below too, if you think I'm missing a trick - I LOVE discovering new bloggers / vloggers / creatives. And I am pretty elderly / behind the times when it comes to up and coming YouTubers.

I frigging love our girl Katy - she's the funniest, most down to earth and charismatic little bean there is. And of course, a full on stunner with ultimate #teethgoals. I love watching her vlogs so so much. And Snapchat stories. Basically, everything she does ever. I really do predict bigggg things for this girly. And she deserves them all.

I cannot even cope with how far Bex has come in such a short space of time on her YouTube channel. I adore her - and she's a proper beauty too. Funny, relatable, skilled AF in the makeup department and northern through and through, just like me. If you're wondering about what that new eye shadow palette's like, give her a Google. Her collection is legit beauty GOALS and she'll most likely have it!

These girlies are like, my favourite couple ever. I love watching both their combined channels and their individual videos too - they make the cutest duo and you can tell just by watching their videos how perfect they are together. Tackling sex positivity, mental health and a whole heap of other important issues, these beauts are bloody brilliant and hilarious in equal measure.

OMG - if you know me in real life [which none of you do yet, I'm guessing haha!] you'll know I'm obsessed with Scottish accents. Erin's is just about the best one in the world. I love her voice! Erin's content is a little different from the other YouTubers in this list, as the videos of hers I enjoy watching the most are her paranormal investigations. I find them absolutely fascinating, even if they do force me to sleep with the light on afterwards! I could spend hours watching her channel, I get so engrossed. And scared, simultaneously. 

TOTES CLICHÉ and I know I'm wayyyy too old to admit this, but I love watching Zoella's videos; especially her vlogs. Even if this is mostly for Nala. I just find her success inspiring and her cheery personality and laughing make me feel pretty positive about the overall disaster which is my life, haha.

Miranda makes me laugh till I snort and tears stream down my face. Like, imagine the ugliest laughing face you've ever seen and that's me watching her channel, haha. There's literally not a single video she's posted which hasn't reduced me to full on ROFL. And I don't use that term lightly.

Love Gabbi or hate her, I find myself getting pretty emotionally involved with her vlogs. I'm pretty much in love with Nellie [her cat] and I admire the way she talks openly about her mental health issues, her body image and the surgeries she's had. I know she has a pretty erm... interesting rep on Twitter as she seems to block a lot of people and get in pure spats, but I personally enjoy watching her channel. And her voice = unreal.

I know our Char isn't a full on YouTuber and this isn't her main thang or nuthin', but I'm obsessed with her. I find her so interesting to watch, hilarious and relatable. Plus I LOVE her accent and her pet doggies Baby and Roo are too cute for actual words to express. I honestly feel like we could be best friends in real life, she's a girl after my own heart; in and out of Geordie Shore.

Obv there's a million other YouTubers I could list here - such as Dramatic Mac, Dorkface [I HEART her Sims videos], Stephanie Brite, InTheFrow and even the fact that I secretly really enjoy Jamie Laing's videos too. But I'll save all these for another day!

Who are your favourite Youtubers to binge watch? Do you have a channel I should know about? Link me in the comments box below. You can also subscribe to mine here - I mean, it's empty right now, but I'm hoping it won't be for too much longer...
Lovelaughslipstick - A fashion beauty lifestyle and health blogger

Born Pretty sell everything you could ever think of in the world. Ever. From beauty products, to clothing, jewellery and stationery - to home & garden items. All at insanely cheap prices AND with free worldwide shipping. Can't cope.

It's for this reason that I'm so fascinated with their website. Yous must have all clicked on by now that I'm broke AF and one of those skatty people who goes out of their way to pick up crusty pennies that have been dropped on the floor. Regardless of how likely they are to have been urinated on by local scallys. 

I guess what I'm trying to say here, before I got sidetracked talking about wee, is that I love, need and BREATHE a good bargain. Which is what Born Pretty are all about.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

I've been working with Born Pretty for .. probably around 2 years now, is it? Wow, that's flown by fast! And I've tried all kinds. Jewellery, nail products, makeup and dupes of various different beauty brands. Both high end and otherwise. And for today's post, I've picked out some right little babes for you, of a beauty variety [my fav.] I'm talking glitter - and affordable, accessible dupes

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches


Does that outer packaging look... a little familar to you? To me, it screams Kylie Lipkit; but not enough to cause any legal implications. Nice work, Magical Halo haha! 

I've never actually been lucky enough [or rich enough] to get my hands on a legit Kylie product [though I desperately want to, so if there's anyone rich or insanely kind reading this, feel free to send some my way] but if the formula is anything like this dupe, I feel I'm going to be obsessed. This lipgloss is AWESOME and I can't cope with its price OR pigmentation.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

You may have seen a sneak peek of this lipgloss on my Insta Stories, as I was just full on flabbergasted [what a word] at how brilliant this stuff is. It's the most pigmented matte lipgloss I think I've ever owned - and long lasting is an understatement! I literally put my arm under running water and scrubbed at this stuff with a towel after swatching it and it wasn't shifting for anyone! I need to try all the other shades in this line and I need them like, now. I think this is the best product I've ever tried from Born Pretty tbh. Strong statement, but I mean, just look at it. 

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

And that's just one with application. The colour pay-off is unreal - for £2.50 and free shipping, my inner David Dickinson [think Bargain Hunt without the tragic fleeces and that's pretty much my life] is like, full on weeping and clapping his orangey-fake-tanned hands in joy / disbelief.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Trampy but true: I fell asleep with the swatch STILL on my arm and I've woken up today [at 2pm, standard] and it's still intact. You can never say my trialling products isn't thorough!

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches


I am obsessed with glitter at the moment, and I loved the way this eyeshadow's packaging looked online. I'll hold my hands up - I didn't really read too much into the product's description for this item [I'm like a magpie, I see something shiny and I'm all over it] but I expected this to be a powder. Instead, it's like a gooey, gel consistency - which explains the mad little applicator stick that comes with it and massively confused me at first!

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

The gel itself smells / feels a bit like the goo those weird aliens we used to keep as pets in those eggs in the 90s / 00s did, but if you can get over that, it's pretty good. 

The glitter spreads out within the gel quite a lot when applied - it's very sparkly but doesn't apply as a solid colour; and will need to be used on top of a primer or powder to maintain its staying power. And applied a few times, to layer the glitter up to achieve its maximum effect. But it's very pretty, very cheap and nice to add a little sparkle to the inner of your eye.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

In terms of applying it, I can now see why the mad stick included with this product will come in handy! But you can also use a small brush to press it into place - which is how I'll use it; for maximum accuracy and to be able to best blend the glitter with the rest of my overall look.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Granted, this product was slightly different than I expected, but I do love trying new things and it seems to work pretty well! So I'm happy. The packaging is also totes Instagrammable and very lux looking; so at the very least, it's going to add a splash of glamour to my eyeshadow army!


Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches


Just look at this little beaut. From its outer, it's just so Charlotte Tilbury, isn't it? It's not, at all like, but I love its packaging - it's so pretty and will make a fab blogging prop. Another thing Born Pretty is fantastic for. 

Once the lid is removed, it's immediately apparent that it's not a CT special and quality wise, it doesn't come close - but for the price, it's 100% worth it.


Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review with Swatches

I've seen these oil, see through lipsticks all over Insta and desperately wanted a slice of the action myself. I've never tried one before, but this lippy smells like sweets, melts onto the lips in a moisturising, soft, oil-like consistency and leaves a long lasting, pink glossy glow. 

It's pretty alright - the ideal shade for a natural makeup day. Making it a 2-in-1 bargain for me - it's totally wearable and a total babe of a blogging prop too.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Born Pretty Makeup Dupes Lipstick Glitter Matte Lipgloss Review

There we have it - another successful Born Pretty makeup dupe haul boxed off. What do you like the look of most from these picks? Have you eyed up anything on their website yet? 

If you fancy a little treat, don't forget you can get yourself 10% off any full priced Born Pretty product[s] by entering my code, AINH10 at the checkout.
Lovelaughslipstick Blog - a beauty health fashion and lifestyle blogger

*This post contains items I was gifted for the purpose of review. As ever, though, all opinions are 100% my own 
There's only one kinda nude I want to send or receive in my lifetime, and it's 100% not what you think. The nudes I'm talking about are 100% makeup [and 100% NOT dick pics] such as stunning lipstick shades like this one, from Mac.

I've had enough of messages from boys I used to know [as friends] years ago, leading in with a simple 'Hey, how are you?' message which [after I reply with 'I'm good thanks, you?'] suddenly turns sinister ['Yeye gd babe, send nudes.'] FACE PALM.

I'd much rather talk nude... lipsticks and nail polishes, than affairs of the wang variety. All day, err'day. Though I do also enjoy talking about the failed 'ps send nudes' requests I've received in my lifetime, with my girls [and pretty much anyone who'll listen, including Uber drivers. I have no filter / shame.]

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Mac Brave Neutral Pink Nude Satin Lipstick Review

This is Mac's Brave satin finish lipstick; which in my eyes, is the perfect nude for all occasions. It's one I'll repurchase time and time again - an absolute staple in my lip wardrobe. At £16.50, it's not the cheapest item in my lipstick closet, but in all fairness, Mac lippies do seem to last me forever, so I don't have to restock that often.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Mac Brave Neutral Pink Nude Satin Lipstick Review

It's great worn casually, on a day to day basis - it's one of those 'your-lip-colour-but-better' products. I wear it for work most days.

But it's equally as perfect for nights out, or occasions where you're repping a much heavier eye makeup look - as it doesn't detract from the statement eye you're rocking or make you look like you're an angst ridden teenager who's gone a bit OTT with your Mum's makeup collection.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Mac Brave Neutral Pink Nude Satin Lipstick Review

It's a pinky-beige colour with white pearl, which I think has a smidge of a lilacy-blue tone to it, too. It definitely makes my teeth look whiter when I wear it, which leads me to believe that it does have some kind of cool/blue undertones. 

I tend to wear this lipstick teamed with my Mac Soar lip liner; for that extra bit of definition - though it's that versatile, you could legit team it with a number of cheaper nude lip liners for the exact same look. £13.00 for a lip liner does break my soul a little bit, but Soar has lasted me for pure time too, so I'm not gonna beat myself up about it. At all.

Have you tried this shade before? It's definitely one of my all time favourites, and one so versatile that I'd recommend it to anyone looking to make their next / first Mac purchase. 


What are your favourite neutral lipstick shades? Send me nudes babes... but only when it comes to lipstick inspo, obv... ;) Please take note lads.
Lovelaughslipstick Blog - A Fashion Healthy Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger
Lovelaughslipstick - So Body Mist #SoMistHave Giveaway

GIVEAWAY TIME

I've teamed up with So..? to give one of you lucky devils the chance to WIN my four ULTIMATE #MistHave fragrance picks for SS17.

I've picked two scents from So..?'s brand new collection of fragrances and two from their very first #SoMistHave body mist range [which launched just before Xmas] to give away to one of you.

Picking my four favourites from the collection was a tough call, as all these body mists smell unreal - but after much spritzing, sniffing and deliberation, I made the call. 

Here's my four #SoMistHaves, which YOU can win!


- White Petals 
[OBV White Petals was going to make the cut, as I wear this most days and ramble on about it all the time on my Insta
- Floriental
- Rose Petals
- Pink Grapefruit


All you need to do to be in with a chance of smelling this good all SS17 is to head over to my Twitter, make sure you're following me and So..? and retweet my pinned tweet. Full terms and conditions are below - but it's literally as simple as that. Good luck guys!


Lovelaughslipstick - So Body Mist #SoMistHave Giveaway

Terms and Conditions
1. No purchase necessary
2. The Contest is open to candidates aged thirteen years of age and over (13+) who are legal residents of the UK excluding employees of Incos Ltd. (the “Sponsor”), their affiliates, licensees, agents and members of their respective immediate families and anyone professionally associated with the administration of this promotion.
3. CONTEST PERIOD. All eligible entries have to be submitted between the 24th of Feb 2017 and the 3rd of March 2017. Only one entry per person. Multiple entries will not be counted and will be cancelled.
4. Incos Ltd. or its distributors do not accept any responsibility for late or lost, ineligible or incomplete entries
5. WINNERS: One winner will be chosen at random by LoveLaughsLipstick and contacted by @love_lippy by private message on Twitter within 48 hours of the contest closing. The winner will be selected using a random entry generator.
6. PRIZE DETAILS: The winner will receive One (1) So…? Rose Petals Body Mist, One (1) So…? White Petals Body Mist, One (1) So…? Pink Grapefruit and One (1) So…? Floriental. The prize is worth a retail value of approximately £15.96
7. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred although Incos Limited reserve the right to change the prizes in the event of unforeseen circumstances to the same value or higher. There will be no cash alternative.
8. CANCELLATION AND AMENDMENT: The Sponsor reserves the right to amend or cancel this Contest at any time.
9. SOCIAL MEDIA: The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Twitter. By participating in this contest, you agree to a complete release of liability of Instagram and Twitter, who is not affiliated with this promotion. You understand that you are providing your information to the Contest Sponsor and not to Instagram or Twitter.
10. Entrants and parents and/or legal guardians of Entrants under the age of 18 years old will be deemed to have accepted the official Terms and Conditions (the “Rules”) and to agree to be bound by them.
11. The Promoter is Incos, Congress House, Lyon Road, Harrow, HA1 2EN, UK
Lovelaughslipstick blog - A beauty lifestyle fashion and health blogger

*This post contains items I was gifted for the purpose of review and a giveaway I'm hosting in collaboration with So..? As ever though, all opinions are 100% my own - once you get a whiff of these beaut body mists, you'll know exactly why I love them so much!
There is rarely a day you'll find me without a So...? body mist in my handbag. I love them - they're fresh, fruity, remind me of summers & memories past and last all day. They're also dead cheap, come in super pretty bottles and are proper lightweight; making them ideal for day-to-day use or to pop in your luggage when you're heading off on holiday. 

They also help me out in emergency situations - such as coping with smelly taxi drivers, as I can spritz to my heart's content for instant, vibrant fragrance that neutralises stinky cabbie odour [or at least masks it well!] I think you get the gist of how big of a role these body mists play in my life.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

You may remember reading about my love for So...?'s very first collection of #SoMistHave sprays on my blog just before Xmas [and if you don't, you should totes click here to do so.] 

So the news that they've just released a range of another six fresh fragrances was music to my ears - and I'm talking like, a full on orchestra-going-for-gold-on-the-trumpets level of music

And the day these new #MistHaves arrived on my doorstep was just like all that music to my ears, but with the volume cranked to max. I couldn't wait to try them.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

So...?'s six brand new body mists [100ml, RRP £3.99] are available at Boots - where I believe they're also currently on offer and therefore should be purchased in bulk. Or, at least that's what I tell myself every time something I love is reduced. 

These fresh and easy to wear body mists range from deliciously fruity fragrances to the beautifully floral; each spritz awakening your senses and immersing you in a gorgeous little mist of triumph.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

They're also insanely Instagrammable, so I do apologise for how photo heavy this post is likely to be, haha. Although really, I'm not that sorry at all, because their beauty needs to be shared with everyone in the world. Ever. #SozNotSoz

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

The six new fragrances available are:

- So...? Iced Melon
- So...? Pink Grapefruit
- So...? Musk
- So...? Vanilla
- So...? Sparkling Tea &
- So...? Rose Petals

I think my ultimate #SoMistHave from these new scents would have to be Rose Petals or Pink Grapefruit - though it's a very, very tough choice to make, as once again, they all smell so blimmin' lovely. 

Oh and btw, if you're interested in finding out why I love these scents so much, you should totes head to my Twitter, where I'm giving you the chance to win some for yourself! I've picked out my four ultimate #MistHaves and one of you lucky readers will win them for your very own. More details here.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

So...? Iced Melon*
This refreshing blend of juicy melon and cooling cucumber is summer perfection. The perfect handbag accessory for the warmer months! Reminds me of days in the park, fun afternoons in the local beer garden and beach days.

So...? Pink Grapefruit*
A tropical cocktail of zesty citrus, complemented by fruity notes of mango and passion. Bring with you on holiday & summer festivals for quick refreshes on the go. This scent is one of my favourites - it really does epitomise summer and reminds me of so many fun memories in the sun.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

So...? Musk*
Looking for a lux everyday scent? Say hello to So...? Musk. A sophisticated fragrance with notes of bergamot, sandalwood and powdery musk.This fragrance really reminds me of one of my friends and our nights out together - it's a very intriguing, almost comforting scent.

So...? Vanilla*
Be swept away by the sweet and dreamy notes of vanilla. This effortlessly classic fragrance is ideal for taking you from day to night. I love how sweet this scent is - it smells like all of my favourite candles, coffees and chocolates mixed into one. Super relaxing.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

So...? Rose Petals*
This delicate fragrance potion opens up with a bouquet of pink and white roses, before settling on a bed of lily of the valley. A floral delight from start to finish. I love floral scents - and this is no exception to the rule. A definite #MistHave.

So...? Sparkling Tea*
Invigorating green tea accords blend with zingy notes of bergamot and mandarin for a unique and refreshing scent. This fragrance smells just like my Gerard Cosmetics Setting Spray - it's very fresh and tangy, with a sweet kick; it reminds me of an Elizabeth Arden perfume I used to have. Very zen.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - So...? Body Mist #SoMistHave Review and Giveaway

Once again, So...? have come up with a fab collection of scents that are easy to wear and affordable to pick up. If you fancy a slice of the action, you can pick up some #MistHave action from Boots or Superdrug - or of course, head to my Twitter page for your chance to win my absolute faves for yourself!

Have you tried these body mists yet? What's your favourite So...? scent?
Lovelaughslipstick Blog - A health beauty lifestyle and fashion blogger

*This post contains items I was gifted for the purpose of review and for a giveaway I'm hosting in collaboration with So..? [click here for the details and head to my Twitter account to enter] As ever though, all opinions are 100% my own - once you get a whiff of these beaut body mists, you'll know exactly why I love them so much!

I love shopping. Whether it's for myself or for others, I adore browsing online [or in store] to find quirky, unusual items that the recipient [alright, 9 times out of 10 the recipient is actually me, okay?] will love. 

As it's coming up to Mother's Day, the season of several back-to-back birthdays and with Father's Day lurking on the horizon [he's a nightmare to buy for!] the shopaholic within me knows that soon, her services will be required; in finding unusual yet reasonably priced gifts. But there's no need to stress - I've found a great online store to make all this kerfuffle a million times easier. 

Qwerkity offer unusual, practical and fun gifts for people of all ages; for children, teens, men, women, brothers and sisters, Mums, Dads and Grandparents. Oh, and for pets too! I feel there are a lot of boyfriends who would have totes benefited from knowing about this website over Valentine's - their website has sooooo many ideas when it comes to gifts for her. Oh well fellas - there's always next year!

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review

Ranging from gifts and accessories, to home and travel gadgets; these guys have it all. Qwerkity's range boasts traditional gifts, innovative ideas you won't have seen anywhere else and personalised pressie ideas; so you can gift that special someone something truly unique. Inspo galore.

Whatever the occasion, Qwerkity claim to have 'that special something you're yet to dream of' - and after some extensive online stalking, I'd say that statement's pretty spot on! They very kindly sent me a couple of their products for this post, which I'm pure desperate to show you, as they're way cute and relevant to soooo many of you girlies & your lifestyles.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review


Hands up who else thinks this is the best idea ever?! I'm always misplacing charger cables and plug heads, but this cute little bag means that those days of 1% battery panic are over. Fun, practical and portable, this zipped storage bag keeps you perfectly organised - whether at home or away. A blogger must have!

This Charger Cable Bag is lightly padded with a water-resistant lining, to keep its contents safe from damage. With plenty of space for several plugs and cables, it has one large zipped pocket and 2 pouches inside. The best idea ever - make sure you pop this in your suitcase next time you vacay.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review


I've just spent a wild weekend fuelled by prosecco & photo booths - this fizzy beverage of joy fills a big place in my heart / memories [or lack of] and social life. So for me, and my girlies who equally enjoy a glass [or 6] of this magical stuff, this Boozy Bath Treats Prosecco Set is legit the perfect gift idea.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review

Its packaging is gorgeous, the products smell insanely nice and the items in this fab set are also handmade; which adds another level of uniqueness & thoughtfulness to your gift. You get a 15g tin lip balm and 100g bath salts (enough for 4-5 baths) as part of this set - the perfect excuse for a prosecco themed pampering session.

The moisture-rich Shea and Cocoa Butter Balm (15g), with added Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamin E will chase away chapped lips in no time and leave your lips feeling luxuriously treated. Swirl a teaspoon of these beautifully fragranced bath salts (100g) to soften and scent the bath water for a dreamy relaxing ambience ready to relax and unwind after a long tiring day. Yaaaaaaaaaas qweens. They're every bit as good as they sound.

Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review

These are only a couple of options from the many fab gifts available via Qwerkity's website - make sure you head on over there to get plenty more inspo. I know I'll certainly be returning ahead of Mother's Day this year! And not just for gifts for me Ma...

If you fancy learning more about this fun gift shop, you can totes check out their socials. Qwerkity are on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, too.

What's your favourite gift idea from Qwerkity's website? Where do you like to shop for unusual gifts for loved ones / yourself?
Lovelaughslipstick Blog - Qwerkity Fun Unusual and Quirky Gifts Review

*This post contains items I was gifted, but as ever, all opinions are very much my own and 100% legit
It happened again, guys. I had a moment of weakness watching someone using a Ciate Mani Marker on Instagram and the next thing you know, I'd entered my credit card details and was pacing up and down waiting for the postman to arrive with one. 

When I see a new product which could help me achieve my goal of 100% laziness, I don't mess about. I'm stupidly impulsive sometimes, which is why I always lose on the Deal or No Deal machine; as I just jab answers on the screen without really thinking. 

But really though, a marker pen you're actually supposed to use to colour your nails in with? Which dries super fast and gives you a super precise way to apply your nail polish? Sod that messing about with pots of nail polish that always end up smeared across my face / duvet / life the next day, sign me up for some colouring action.

Lovelaughslipstick blog - Ciate Mani Marker Lady Luck Review

I ordered my Mani Marker from ASOS, where it was £7. Not too bad for a Ciate polish really - and to be honest, the stupid & impulsive side of me didn't really give two flying f*cks about how much it cost anyway. Which is why I have so much credit card debt. This shade is called Lady Luck. But did I strike it lucky with my latest, impulse buy? Was I going to be more Lady Luck or Lady And The Tramp?

Lovelaughslipstick blog - Ciate Mani Marker Lady Luck Review

Obv I love the packaging and branding of this product, and how it legit looks soooo much like some of the permanent markers I have in my stationary pot in the office. Job well done, Ciate. It pretty much behaves exactly the same as a marker pen, but just for beauty [barker for short?] purposes. 

First of all, I shook it about a bit to get the nail polish going. I also had a bit of a play around with the nib [ooh-err] in order to get the nail polish to seep through it [just like you'd do with a new marker pen, the first time you use it.] And I actually didn't spray nail polish anywhere on my person or belongings, which was pretty much unprecedented.

Lovelaughslipstick blog - Ciate Mani Marker Lady Luck Review

My only beef with this product [and maybe it's just me using it wrong, or maybe I've full on broke it or something?] is that despite how easy it is to apply and how insanely frigging fast it dries, it has the same issue that colouring in your nails with an actual marker pen does [don't tell me you didn't used to do this in school?!] - that it looks somewhat... patchy and scratchy. 

Ignore the general monstrosity that is my hands atm [dry skin city, population me] and take a look at this image - see what I mean about the graininess of the polish on the nail [and on the bit I missed and drew on my finger with, too lol?]

Lovelaughslipstick blog - Ciate Mani Marker Lady Luck Review

I'm really not sure on this one. Yes, the speed it dries at and the innovative idea behind its design & use is totes convenient. But at the same time, the unrelenting patchiness makes me label it as a bit of a deviant, too. Unless I'm just using it all wrong, in which case - someone please educate me before I end up throwing another £7 away in a fit of irrational rage?!

Have you tried any of Ciate's Mani Markers before? Am I doing something wrong, how did you get on with them? 
Oh and have any of you got any other lazy girl hacks I can try when it comes to my nails [other than paying a professional to do them for me, cos yeno, poor?]
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