Non Makeup Beauties for Holiday

I always go quiet minimal with skincare when I head away. I keep it simple with a micellar water (which I'm picking up when I get there), a day cream with SPF (Nuxe Sun Delicious Cream for Face High Protection SPF30), a night cream ( Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Repair Creme) and a thermal spa water (Vichy Eau Thermale) 

I find a spa water really handy for cooling down and it's also a god send for any sun burn that we might incur. Last year, I only brought a small bottle and instantly regretted that choice. I'm also bringing a large tube of Cicaplast Baume. Another super handy item to have for sunburn or any other irritations. Along with using a micellar water, my Cleanse Off Mitt is coming with me. 

I plan on using travel bottles for everything except the Eau Thermale and Cicaplast Baume to cut down on space.

Do you keep you're skincare minimal when you head away?

Cleanse Of Mitt- See Ya Later Face Wipes

I love anything that makes my skincare routine a little bit easier. 9 times out of ten I use a cleansing water with very little chemicals in it. The only time I don't is if I have particularly heavy makeup on or I'm away and fall into the face wipe trap. With these things in mind, I had planned ages ago to pick up the latest must have accessory- Cleanse Off Mitt. Then a lovely surprise came when I fond it in my Chic Treat Box

I was thrilled to see it after reading so many glowing reviews. The team behind Mitty are big advocates of binning face wipes. Something I am in favour of even if I am guilty of using them from time to time. All you have to do is wet the mitt, pop it on your hand and gently rub the mitt all over your face.

Sounded ideal to me. I first gave it a proper outing after a night on the town with the hubby where I had worn pretty heavy makeup. I followed the instructions and was amazed when I looked down and saw a lot of makeup on the mitt. Out of curiosity, I ran over my face with some cleansing water and a cotton pad. the result? The pad was practically clean apart from a teeny bit of eyeliner. 

Since it's first outing, I have used it none stop. It's easy to use and easy to care for. To clean, all you need to do is wash it with hand soap or pop it in the washing machine. The cloth itself is ver soft so won't aggravate your skin even if it's sensitive like mine. 

Cleanse Off Mitt retails at five euro and it's recommended you replace it every three months.There are lots of online stockists including Cloud10Beauty and Beauty Emporium but it can also be picked up in some pharmacies. Pop over to Cleanse Off Mitt on Facebook and Twitter for a full stockist list.

Have you tried Cleanse Off Mitt yet?

April Chic Treat Club

A few months ago, I shared the news that Ireland was finally getting a beauty subscription box in the stylish Chic Treat Club.  Since then I have lusted after it,but with the house move, I didn't get around to subscribing.

A lovely surprise came Friday,when I received one from the lovelies who own Chic Treat Club. It actually arrived Thursday but I missed the delivery.Firstly, I am really impressed with the packaging.  Its very cute and stylish, part of me didn't want to open it.

This months goodies include

♡ A Cleanse Off Mitt- I'm really happy to see this because I've wanted one for ages. I was actually planning on ordering one on this week so I'd have it for my holiday.

♡ Paese Blush in a gorgeous vivid pink.Completely the type of colour I steer towards so another win for me.

♡ Janssen Cosmetics Night Repleniser is a new one for me having never heard of the brand but I'm excited to give it a whirl.

♡ CND Vinylux in Sultry Sunset and Vinylux Weekly Top Coat. The polish is pink with shimmer.  Apparently using these two together will give you a perfect manicure for 7 days. I can't wait to try these. I'm really hoping its a winner because it will save me having to get shellac before I head away.

I'll have reviews of everything over the next while. I'm really impressed with this months box and I'm contemplating signing up next month. I'm going to hang onto the cute box for storing some of my beauties.

You can check everything Chic Treat Club out on twitter and Facebook(@ChicTreatClub)

Will you be trying them out or if you've subscribed I'd love to hear feedback.