Foot care routine

One thing I love about summer is wearing sandals. I'm not one for trainers, wellies or any other enclosed shoe. I absolutely adore pretty rose gold sandals where I can show off my painted toe nails. So now that the weather is getting - a little bit - better, I've decided to go full blown into a foot care routine. I will throw my hands up and admit that in the winter, I barely ever look after my feet. In fact, I only use a foot spa on them after a long day at work on Sunday evenings. So after an array of heels, working, walking and just general wear and tear, my feet haven't been looking good. However, I've been following this foot care routine religiously for a few weeks and already, my feet are looking in tip-top pristine condition.

HoMedics MySpa Pedicure Foot Spa - £39.99

My mum bought me this for Christmas after hearing my constant moaning about how badly my feet were hurting me after a night out. This has a bubble, massage and heat and a massage setting. I always use the bubble, massage and heat setting though as it's really lovely. After using this, my feet feel really clean and virtually pain free. It's lovely being able to relax after a long, hard day in your own home watching YouTube.

Emoji Micro Pedi* - £39.99

This is a pricey little product but it's definitely worth the extra pennies. I've reviewed it before (link) so I won't go into too much detail about it but it's a really good item. It instantly files hard skin down without any effort and when used daily, your feet will soon be looking and feeling gorgeous. I personally use this a couple of times a week to "touch-up" my feet. The thing I love the most about this is how effortless it is - it's literally like your shaving the hard skin off of your feet. 

Stylfile S-Ped Curved foot file and exfoliator* - £8.99

Ooh this is a little beauty! Invented by the winner of the 2011 Apprentice - already a wonder product in my eyes - this has been shaped to fit the contours of the feet to make filing and smoothing your feet easier than ever. It also catches any "droppings" so you don't end up with a messy floor. Think of it like a better designed Ped-Egg. It comes with a filing side and a smoothing side, both are replaceable and easy to use. This just makes looking after your feet a whole lot easier and it also does a wonderful job too. I did review it in full here if you'd like to see.

Naturally Made for You Peppermint Foot Scrub* - £8.00

Another product from the Naturally Made for You brand is their Peppermint Foot Scrub which smells delicious. The formula of this is quite oily and it really penetrates deeply into the skin. It's a real joy to use and the exfoliating grains are harsh but not too harsh - I hate it when foot scrubs tickle my feet. It smells delicious and how all foot products should smell. 

Flexitol Heel Balm - £4.95

This does everything that it claims to do. I use this at night when I've been on my feet for most the day so at work or after a night out. This is a really rich and thick cream and it takes a little while longer to sink into the feet but it makes a massive difference. After using this for only a few days I'd seen a marked improvement on my heels. If you have really cracked heels then I'd highly recommend this.

Lotil Foot Care Cream* - Price unknown

I've reviewed the Lotil Foot Care Cream before (link) so I won't go into too much detail but this is the cream that I use at night time when I haven't been on my feet all day. It sinks into the heels nice and quickly and doesn't leave any nasty film. When I wake up in the morning, my feet look a whole lot better than the night before.

Boots Maintenance Balm - £3.49

This product is a genius and a must-have for those of you who already have pretty good feet. I use this during the day as it helps to keep my feet in good condition. It's light, moisturising and a product that I can't live without. It helps to maintain the condition of your feet and prevent any hard skin from forming. It's a real little genius.

I think it's also worth mentioning the Footner Hard Skin Removal Pen which I talked about here. I do think that the pen idea is a bit gimmicky and it actually makes applying the product harder but the cream itself is wonderful. It sinks into the skin and instantly makes the skin smoother and softer. What products do you use to look after your feet? Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

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REVIEW: Stylfile S-Ped & Buffer

As a fan of the Apprentice, I can remember reading about the Stylfile ranges a little while ago however, I had enough nail files lying around so I didn't feel the need to try it out. But when I heard that the brand was launching a new innovative product last month, I knew I had to get my hands on it. 

The Stylfile S-Ped* is the latest must-have summer product to help get your feet beach ready. Like the Stylfile nail products, the S-Ped follows the same iconic s-shape which has been designed to follow the foot's natural contours. The curved body allows the S-Ped to maximise contact between the sole of the foot and it has long lasting stainless steel micro files which efficiently but gently removes hard, unwanted skin. The S-Ped is very easy to use and the design allows the foot file to sit in the palm of the hand. It also traps dead skin within its body to stop you from getting it all over the floor. As well as having a foot file, this product comes with an interchangeable S-file X exfoliator. The exfoliator is once again gentle but effective and it ensures that feet are perfectly smooth after using the filing side. I've been absolutely loving using the S-Ped. It makes looking after your feet that little bit easier and when I'm browsing YouTube, I can easily file my feet at the same time. It's also easy on the eye and the fact that it's so compact means it would be great for travelling with. The S-Ped is only £8.99 which for how good it is, is a bargain. I also mentioned the S-Ped here the other day.

After being so impressed with the S-Ped I decided to invest in the Stylfile Buffer. This is the exact same design as the S-Ped and it has four different sides on it which creates a chip-free, long-lasting shine. When it comes to using buffers, I'm not very good with them and I just don't seem to have the time but the curved shape of this makes treating nails a lot easier. It's really effective in what it does and it preps the nail perfectly for polish. Which in summer is great because you'll want to be showing off those latest colours.

Have you ever used anything from Stylfile before? Will you be doing so?

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My every day routines

Now exams are finished and I pretty much have absolutely nothing to do, I've gotten into a few good routines that I wanted to share with you. I've always been good with skin care and that's something that I will never, ever slack on. However when it comes to looking after my body, it's something that I always used to skip over. I'd apply moisturiser before a night out and that's pretty much your lot for the week. But I've recently discovered a lovely moisturiser that makes moisturising a pleasure. I've also been looking after my feet a lot recently and I'm just putting together a foot care post so that will be up soon. As for hair, I've always enjoyed looking after my hair but recently I've become more religious with it. Probably because I've gotten into a good routine of only washing my hair a few times a week instead of every day. This means that my hair has "repaired" itself so now it doesn't turn greasy when I apply any kind of product - wahoo! 

Body:
Stylfile S-Ped Curved foot file & exfoliator* - £8.99

Ooh this is a little beauty! Invented by the winner of the 2011 Apprentice - already a wonder product in my eyes - this has been shaped to fit the contours of the feet to make filing and smoothing your feet easier than ever. It also catches any "droppings" so you don't end up with a messy floor. Think of it like a better designed Ped-Egg. It comes with a filing side and a smoothing side, both are replaceable and easy to use. This just makes looking after your feet a whole lot easier and it also does a wonderful job too.

Veet Hair Minimising Body Moisturiser - £5.25

I bought this in Boots a few week ago because it was in the Clearance section. I'm really hoping that it wasn't there because it's being discontinued as I've now found my favourite ever body moisturiser. This claims to minimise the appearance of body hair so that you don't have to shave as often. Normally, I have to shave my legs daily which is an absolute nightmare however, applying this daily means that I only have to do so every four days which is a marked improvement. The formula of this is also really lovely. It's light and smells really fresh - it almost reminds me of suncream which reminds me of summer. Definitely a win in my eyes.

Footner Hard Skin Removal Pen - £10.95

This is another product that I bought from the Boots Clearance section - they really should stop putting me upstairs for work as I just can't resist that little section. The pen idea is a bit of a gimmick. There is no need for it and it makes applying this harder than it should be. But the actual cream is wonderful. It really penetrates deeply into the skin and instantly smooths the feet. I use this on areas of my feet that require a little bit of extra love and attention particularly my toes as the pen makes applying it there easier.

Flexitol Heel Balm - £4.95

I didn't mean to include this one in my every day routine, I was supposed to include the Boots Maintenance Balm as that's the foot cream I use in the day. However, I'm now back at home so can't really re-photograph. I will be reviewing the Maintenance Balm in a foot care routine very soon. The Flexitol Heel Balm is the foot cream I use at night a few times a week as it's really intense. It instantly improves the condition of my feet and if you have badly cracked heels then you need to stop reading this blog post and go out and buy it right now. It's incredible.

Hair:

TIGI Bed Head Totally Baked Hair Meringue* - £13.50

Although my hair is long, I don't have a lot of it. It's incredibly fine and never holds volume or curls. I love using hair mousse as it gives my hair a little bit more "oomph." This one doesn't disappoint - I use it before blowdrying and it gives off the appearance that my hair is fuller. It also smells incredible. Lemon meringue is my all time favourite dessert and it reminds me of my childhood and that is exactly what this smells like - yum. The scent also lingers on your hair all day long and I've often been complimented on the smell. If you see me and you notice me wafting my hair around like I have neck cramp - I think I look like a model personally - you know that I've used this.

TIGI Bed Head Sugar Shock Bodifying Sugar Spray* - £12.50

This is another product that smells incredible and takes me back to my childhood. Do you remember those "Amazing Amy" dolls? For some reason, this reminds me of that smell. It's very sweet and it adds extra volume to your hair. It also adds texture so it makes curling my hair that little bit easier. I use this when I'm having a "I-can't-be-bothered-to-do-my-hair-today" day as it's quick and easy to use.

TRESemme Split Remedy Leave-In Treatment* - £5.69

My hair is really long and I don't get it cut as often as I should do - oops. So it's vital for me to take really good condition of my hair. I've been using the TRESemme Split Remedy range since it first came out but this is the only product that managed to stay in my collection. It helps to repair and keeps split ends at bay and I use this every single day without fail.

OSiS Magic Anti Frizz Shine Serum* - £9.75

Now that it's getting warmer - she said - my hair has started to get a bit fly away so I've been using this serum to smooth the ends of my hair down. I have oily hair so I have to be pretty careful with what products I use on it. This serum doesn't weigh my hair down nor does it make my hair greasy - a win, win in my eyes. I also love the price of this - you really don't need a lot so it's guaranteed to last you a long time.

Skin:

Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads - £12.99

I've reviewed these before and I'll continue to sing their praises for as long as I exist. I've really gotten into acid exfoliation recently as I think it's a nicer way to exfoliate the skin. These facial pads instantly make the skin look brighter and slough away any rough patches of the skin. Since using them, I've noticed a reduction in my blemishes and the appearance of a few of my scars which is always a bonus. I use these every single morning as they clear up my congested skin. In fact, I've just repurchased them!

Eucerin Even Brighter Spot Corrector - £14.50

This is a new addition of mine and I will be doing full reviews of the Eucerin Even Brighter range. I use this twice a day on my scarring and although I haven't seen a major reduction in my scars yet, I enjoy using it. It has a bit of a chemical smell which is off putting but it feels very light on the skin - almost like a spot treatment cream. I apply this directly onto my most prominent scars as I'm not too bothered about the ones that are more faded - I'll sort those out another time.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo* - £13.00

This is a blogger favourite. I don't know how it does it but it makes the skin look smoother, clearer and brighter. It also helps to keep spots at bay and provides a great base for make up. I use it as a serum underneath my moisturiser and I have done for a few months now. With a combination of this and the Nip + Fab Facial Pads I've rarely had a breakout and both of them work really well and clearing and exfoliating my skin. Like the Nip + Fab pads, I repurchased this yesterday.

Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream - £22.50

Like the Spot Corrector, I don't have much of an opinion on this yet as I've only just started using it. However, I love the way it feels on my skin - it's not greasy at all and it provides the right amount of moisturisation for my combination skin. It preps the skin for make up beautifully and my skin feels soft all day long. As of yet, I'm loving this day cream and if I see improvements in my scarring then it'll be perfect.

So there you have it. My most used and loved daily products. If you've done a post similar to this then please leave a link to it in the comments as I love reading what your number one loves are. Have you tried anything in my favourites? Are any of these your staples? Let me know!

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