Birchbox: March 2018

Recently, I re signed up for Birchbox after a while so I thought I would share what was inside the March box. Not only was it a groovy designed box but also featured the new Benefit Bag Gal Bang Mascara! I tried it out yesterday and I have to admit, it gives you those spider lashes but ya gal isn't complaining.

1. Oribe Wave and Shine Spray

I've heard about this spray from the blogging/youtubing community but never actually got round to using it. I'll be mainly using this when I've curled my hair and want a little more volume and shine to my hair.

2. Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara

The new Benefit mascara is here and I was pretty excited to try this. I mentioned a little bit about this at the top of the post and it really does give you those extra black spidery lashes.

3. Blaq Hydrogel Eye Mask

Eye masks are a great invention and as I have dark under eyes, I feel like it is a necessity. I tried this out on Friday. It was very refreshing and very moisturising.

4. Manna Kadar Bronzer & Highlighter Duo

I had never really heard of this brand and I must admit for full size, it is quite small! Nevertheless, I swatched it on my hand and it is pigmented.

5. Baija Gommage Festin Body Scrub

I really love a good body scrub and I can't wait to use it. I like that its quite small and I could take it in my gym bag for when I shower after.

I wonder what next month will bring..

Insta Glam Make Up

Searching through my make up collection, I came across some make up bits that I hadn't used in quite some time. I tend to stick with the same eye make up look as I have known to try new things and it goes horribly wrong. However, in order to learn and grow.. we must make mistakes. Today I fancied doing a red ish eye with an ombre lip which I feel is extra AF glam.. perfect for the gram.

Eyeshadows:

Nars Duo in Hammamet

Maybelline Total Temptation Palette

Barry M Natural Glow 2 Palette

Lips:
MAC Soar Lip Liner
Sleek Matte Me Lipstick
L'Oreal Matte Lipstick

Highlight:

Benefit Watts Up

Maybelline Total Temptation Palette

How do you get Insta Glam?

My Current Workout Routine

Keeping up with the fitness posts (I'll try not to spam, I just have such a fitness brain on at the moment) I wanted to share with you my current workout routine. Usually, I tend to stick with classes that are offered at the gym because I feel that I need guidance when doing a workout and I feel like it actually makes more of an impact. Recently however I have been taking inspiration from YouTube and Instagram videos and have made a exercise routine for when I just fancy doing my own thing. I am by no means a fitness guru of any kind and I'm totally ok with that. I'm just your regular gal who goes to the gym just to de-stress and keep myself in shape.

Warm Up:

As I have been told, it is so important to warm up before exercise. My warm up is usually a 10 minute power walk on the treadmill. I am yet to do a run on the treadmill but I get too scared... am I the only one? No one wants to face plant in the gym do they. I then do a few little stretches just to make sure I'm all ready to exercise.

Work Out:

This particular work out mainly focuses on the ab area mainly but I'm sure it works other parts of the body too.

3 Rounds - 10 Reps of Each Exercise

1. Bicycle Crunches 

2. Ab Reaches 

3. Sit Ups (I use a weight with this but it can be done without)

4. Mountain Climbers

5. Leg Raises (I use a weight but can be done without)

6. Weighted Hip Dips

7. Weighted Squats

This can be altered to anyone's preference. I really find that my 'abs' ache the day after and I feel a little proud of myself for doing it. The gym can be so daunting especially if you go by yourself but if you stick your headphones in and concentrate on the workout, you're well away. I was thinking of doing a little Instagram video showing this workout just to have a clearer idea of what they look like and how they merge together. 

What is your favourite workout routine?