Sun Smart - SPF

Im back for another Sun Smart post!

Wearing sunscreen is important for everyone no matter what your skin type! I am of the ghostly white breed and I burn very easily so I make sure to always slap a lot of SPF during summer. As I child I hated having sun cream put on, it was cold and sticky and smelly and I hated everything about about it. After getting badly burnt though I learnt my lesson and there are so many different types of sunscreen out there now it doesn't have leave your skin feeling gunky and don't forget sunscreen is for all over the body! I try to go for products with a higher SPF because of my skin type but it is recommend to always use products containing at least SPF15 in to protect you from the sun's harmful rays and prevent signs of ageing!

I always wear a moisturiser on my face with an SPF in all year round, but in sunnier months I wear a higher one! I love that the Estee Lauder DayWear base has an SPF50 and it's a multi taker as it's a great base for make up! This Joise Maran one is another great choice with SPF40.

I also make sure my foundation or BB Cream contains an SPF too. I don't like anything too heavy on my skin so I go for the bareMinerals original foundation with SPF15.

I love Nivea lip products and I always switch to this one with an SPF30 in it for summer! 

Gone are the days of the cold nasty feeling sun cream! I love using the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF50 and it smells amazing too. I am also a fan of the spray on sunscreens and I love the Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect range. 

It's also important to make sure skin is moisturised and kept hydrated after sun exposure so make sure to always use an after sun after a long day at the beach. I currently use a Hawaiian Tropic one because their whole range smells amazing but again I'm a fan Ambre Solaire products and I might try the one with a tan maintainer. The best after sun I ever used was a L'Oreal Solar Expertise tan intensifier, it was the one time my skin has looked tanned, but I don't think they make it anymore! 

What are your favourite SPF containing products? I'm always on the look out for new ones to try! 

A Little Treat

I am not someone who normally spends a lot of money on make up because I keep my routine pretty simple, but when I saw this Chanel illuminating powder I knew I had to track it down. Unfortunately it was sold out everywhere I tried, until I went to London back in April and was killing some time in the Chanel store in Covent Garden smelling perfumes and on the off chance asked if they had any left and my luck was in.
 This powder is almost too pretty to use with it's little rose detail and it was a bit of a splurge for me. I've had it for just over a month now and can't bear to ruin the gorgeous design but something this pretty needs to be used and not just starred at!

Something New - Topshop Lips in Nevada

I've been on the hunt for a peachy nude lipstick for the summer and this one from Topshop in the colour Nevada seemed to fit the bill perfectly! I haven't tried any of the Topshop make-up before but I have always noticed the packaging, the stripes on this tube are so cute! Some of the reviews say that this lipstick is quite drying, so lip balm underneath is a must!

Topshop Lips in Nevada £8

Stacey's Smiles :)

Happy Friday everyone!! I don't have that 'Friday Feeling' this week as I have work tomorrow but here are so good moments from my week!


I got my hair trimmed for the wedding next weekend, it badly need it!

A new lipstick is always a great cheap pick me up.

Revlon 'Gentlemen Prefer Pink'

The last pair of the shoes in my size I'd been after from New Look, and on sale!!

I love learning a new skill, my mum is trying to teach my to knit. Last time she tried to teach me it ended in disaster, but I've helped to make these swiss rolls so far this time!

I loved finding these paw prints outside my door first thing in the morning in the fresh snow! I wonder what kind of animal made them!