Out of all the Glow Kits I have tried, this was one of the ones I was most looking forward to trying. Something about the colour of each highlighter is just so appealing to me and is something I would generally go towards when purchasing a new highlighter. They're slightly more unusual but they work so well.

I'd tried quite a few Glow Kits before this one, so I knew what to expect of the products and they definitely lived up to the standard. The shades in this palette are definitely much more universal than some of the others and would suit any skin tone, whether you're fair or dark, all depending on how much you apply.

This Glow Kit costs £39, which is the same price as the Moonchild Glow Kit, despite having two less shades. However, I still think it is a reasonable amount to pay for the quality of the highlighters you are getting. The colours are also not as unusual as those in the Moonchild Glow Kit so would be more likely to appeal to those that aren't a fan of the blue toned highlight, making the price less of an issue.

There are 4 shades in the palette, Marshmallow (intense pearl with gold reflect), Sassy Grape (lavender with blue reflect), Taffy (fusion of peach, pink and gold reflect) and Butterscotch (gold with white reflect). All 4 shades are incredibly pigmented and can be applied lightly or built up to achieve however much of a glow you want!


If you're yet to try a Glow Kit, I would definitely say to go for it! They are definitely worth the investment if you're really into makeup and I don't regret purchasing any of the ones I own. Anyone in the UK wanting to buy this palette can do so directly from the ABH website here.

Beth x

Back To MAC, for anyone who is unaware, is a program which is run by MAC Cosmetics to recycle old packaging. As a brand which is openly committed to saving the environment, this program was designed to encourage customers to recycle.

MAC accepts primary packaging such as empty lipstick bullets, single eyeshadow and powder compacts, for example, to be returned to store. By returning 6 items of packaging to a MAC counter, you will receive in exchange a lipstick of your choice. However, this excludes Viva Glam and Limited Edition Lipsticks.

Many of the products have a logo on the cardboard box which it comes in, as shown in the photo above, to show you that the item inside is included in the Back To MAC program, the cardboard however, doesn't count as one of your products.

The only issue being is that you cannot return or exchanged the lipstick you have received free of charge, so make the decision on your new lipstick very carefully because there is no option to change your mind, even if the product is untouched.

So save your MAC products once empty and get yourself a new FREE lipstick! And remember that however small the gesture may be, you have played a
small part in helping save the environment.

Beth x

Photo credit: http://marieandthemakeup.com/2014/03/09/giving-back-to-mac/

As well as eating properly, it is also important to incorporate exercise into your routine. Whether you are trying to gain muscle or lose fat, it is equally important for both.

Exercise will be different for everyone, what you want to do will depend on what you're trying to gain from it. As a general rule, someone who is wanting to gain muscle will probably spending more time lifting weights, whereas someone who is wanting to lose fat will include more cardio. However, this doesn't mean you should only do one or the other, neither are confined to a specific goal.

As well as burning calories, exercising has so many other benefits, improving strength and bone density, for example, as well as improving your overall mood.

There are several different types of workouts, cardio, if done regularly, will reduce your resting heart rate, and burn extra calories, therefore helping you to lose more fat. HIIT stands for high intensity interval training, it requires you to exercise to your maximum and then recover, hence the interval part. Even once finished, you have the potential to still be burning calories.

Overall, for someone wanting to lose fat, you will need to be at a calorie deficit. The extent on your deficit depends on your current weight and goals, it is important not to have too much of a deficit as it is unhealthy. There are lots of sites online which can help you work out an appropriate deficit for yourself. Someone wanting to gain muscle should be consuming sufficient calories to do so, without going overboard - it's about the balance between intake and calories burnt.

A good way to keep track of the calories you have burnt is to invest in a fitness watch, such as a Fitbit, which tracks your exercise whilst wearing it. Particularly one with a heart rate monitor as this gives a more accurate calorie burn result. However, using one without will still give you a general idea. You can find a link to some on Amazon using the widget in the sidebar.

It may take a while of trial and error, and some help, to find the best exercises and workout times for you but once you have found a routine which works for you, it's great to be reaping in the rewards.

Beth x

Photo source: https://www.sportpartner.co.uk/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-starting-an-exercise-program