Bouda Vida Activewear Edit

Hey everyone! So I was recently kindly gifted some activewear pieces from Bouda Vida. I've been going for so many walks during lockdown to keep myself sane and this activewear has come in so handy! I love what their brand stands for, they're amazing and definitely one to check out. 5% of all of their sales are donated to women's sport as every 6 months, they choose 3 beneficiaries to give 5% of their profits to. They want to ensure that money from the sale of women's products goes directly back into women's sport which I think is amazing and an even bigger reason to support this brand. 

A bit about the brand:

They aim to produce activewear that makes women feel good about their bodies whilst exercising and I definitely do as the products are so flattering and make me feel good about myself and my body. Another big reason that I love this brand is that they only release 2 ranges per year to avoid being sucked into the fast fashion cycle. Due to this, all of their new ranges blend into their old ones which gives their products a longer life span as they can be worn together! They moved their manufacturing from China to Europe in 2018 to reduce their carbon footprint and then in 2019, they also began to use bamboo-blend fabrics in their collections which adds to their sustainability and their swing tags are made from reusable bobbles also. In 2020, they aim to produce ranges by re-purposing old stock to avoid products ending up in landfill sites which I think is pretty amazing.

The products:

The first item I was sent was the Zoom Leggings in Black. 

They are the comfiest pair of gym leggings I have ever owned and they are so flattering on! I genuinely haven't stopped wearing mine ever since I received them. They are also not see-through at all which I find is a huge problem from me when buying gym leggings as a lot of them are see-through but these are really thick yet still so comfy at the same time! They are 3/4 length leg which I find flattering also. They also have mesh panel detailing at the back which is such a nice touch and makes them more modern and fashionable. They basically sculpt your body which I love as I feel more confident when exercising due to these!

The second item I was kindly sent was the Spirit Crop in Black.

Again, this sports bra is so comfy and is very flattering when on. It also has mesh detailing at the back and a cut out section which is very fashionable. I like how tight it is to my body as there's nothing worse than not feeling secure when exercising. This matches perfectly with the Zoom Leggings as well which are mentioned above. Such a cute set!

The third item I received was the Swagger Tee in Light Grey/White.

This t-shirt is perfect as it's oversized therefore it doesn't make me feel as sweaty when I'm exercising. The material is a technical fast-drying fabric therefore it is perfect for exercising and work-outs. Again, this is really flattering on and it's really stretchy so any workout you do, it will be able to withstand!

The fourth item I was sent was the Rise Midlayer in Black. (Linked in Light Grey as black is sold out!) 

They do also stock this in White and Mint too. I cannot praise this half-zip enough, I've worn it literally everywhere since I've got it! Even just to the supermarkets because it is that comfy! They're only £40 which I think is so affordable for what you get as not only are they really fashionable, they keep you warm even on the coldest of days. I've also washed this so many times since purchasing and it still looks brand new! I couldn't live without my midlayer now and I will definitely be purchasing the other colours too!

The final item I was kindly gifted was the Cushty Gym Bag. 

This bag is such a good size, more than enough room for all your gym essentials! I haven't had much chance to use mine yet with all the gyms being closed but as soon as they open, I will be using this straight away! It is such good quality as it is made from Neoprene fabric which ensures durability. It also has internal pockets which are so handy. I would definitely recommend this gym bag for anyone who needs a new one!

*Although the products are gifted, all opinions remain my own.

If anyone is in the market for some new gym clothes, definitely check Bouda Vida out as not only are their pieces amazing quality, they are trying to make a difference by donating some of their profits towards women's sport which I think is an amazing cause to support. Thank you so much again to the team at Bouda Vida for sending me these products, I'm so grateful 🖤

Hope everyone is well and staying safe!

XO,

Beauty Empties & Reviews

Hey! I apologise in advance for how long this blog post is going to be. I wanted to share my empties I've collected over the last 2 months, just so I can share my opinions on the products after using them fully. I'm just going to go straight into it...

First up is the Kueshi Double Effect Makeup Remover.

I really disliked this makeup remover to be honest. I got it in a Glossybox and don't get me wrong, it's amazing at removing makeup but it leaves this horrible greasy and oily feel on your skin which I hated, it used to make me cringe so much. I have other makeup removing products and they don't leave that kind of feeling on my skin. It is amazing at removing makeup so I suppose if you don't mind that, this would be perfect for you.

Would I repurchase? No, I feel as though there are nicer makeup removing oils/waters.

Next up is the No7 Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum.

This was only a sample size but I really loved this serum, it smelt amazing and it left my skin feeling so matte yet still so moisturised. I really feel as though it helped my skin clear up (since I have spots again now!) I really enjoyed this product and once I've used some products up I have now, I will definitely want to buy it again.

Would I repurchase? YES, yes and yes. I will be buying this again in the future as it made my skin feel amazing.

Another product I recently used up was the Soap and Glory Wonditioner Hair Mask.

I really liked using this mask, I got it as a Christmas present and slowly used it over the last 2 months. I love the smell of anything Soap and Glory so this made my hair smell amazing. As for results on my hair, I didn't really notice anything major, it made my hair soft but my hair is always soft after I've washed it. The main advantage was the smell to be honest!

Would I repurchase? Yes but not in a hurry, I would probably buy this if I needed a hair mask in a rush but I wouldn't go out of my way to repurchase. It is only £9 for 300ml though!

Next on the list is the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.

I absolutely love this product. I've recently got into using cleansing balms to take my makeup off and I really love them. This one in particular was really gentle and genuinely got every last bit of my makeup off with no irritation at all. It also lasted for a really long time!

Would I repurchase? Yes, definitely. It is worth every penny!

Another product I used up is the Emporio Armani Because It's You EDP.

I really liked this perfume, I've been trying lots of different perfumes out recently and this one seemed to last a long time on the skin and it smells amazing. It's a nice female musky scent and a little went a long way with this product.

Would I repurchase? Probably not, only because since getting this perfume, I've found other scents I prefer and want to stick with.

Next up is the Pixi Glow Tonic.

This is only the sample size however I really liked this product, it helped to clear up my spots at the time and minimised my acne scars. It made my skin feel so bright and glowy as well.

Would I repurchase? Probably not, due to the fact I found a very similar toner from The Ordinary which is a fraction of the price of this one. Got to save that dollar where you can.

Next up on my empties list is the Sanctuary Spa Sleep Dream Easy Pillow Mist.

I really liked this product as it made my pillow smell of lavender which helped me drift off to sleep easily and it also helped me to de-stress at the end of the day before going to sleep.

Would I repurchase? No as since not using it, I've not been struggling to sleep therefore it can't have made that much of a difference. It's just a nice luxury to have if you have spare money.

Another empty product is the Kiehl's Youth Dose Eye Treatment.

This is only a sample however I loved this eye cream. It made my under eyes look so much brighter after using it. It made my makeup glide on easier underneath my eyes too. A little goes a long way with this as well as it is so creamy.

Would I repurchase? Yes, however it is £37 for the full-size version so I would like to try other eye creams first before splashing the cash on this one.

Next up is the Face Theory Clarifying Cleanser.

I've already done a review of this product on my blog previously but I honestly really love this product. It made my skin feel amazing after using it and I think this is another reason my skin cleared up so much. I have a few cleansers to use up before I look at purchasing this again!

Would I repurchase? Yes, yes and a million times yes. This is one of my favourite cleansers I've EVER used and I've used a lot. I would definitely recommend anyone to try this product.

Another empty on the list is the Yes To Tomatoes Clearing Facial Mask.

Again, really loved this product. It does exactly what it says on the tin which is help clear spots up. My skin used to feel so soft and clean after using this which I loved as I felt as though all the dirt was dragged from my pores whilst using this.

Would I repurchase? Maybe as I've found other clay masks that do the same job which I prefer but I wouldn't say no to using this again.

Another product I used up was the Laura Mercier Tarte Au Citron Hand & Body Cream. (I can't find this anywhere online as I think it's discontinued so I don't have a link, sorry!)

Another sample size but I loved this hand cream so much! It smelt amazing and left my hands feeling so soft after using it. It is a luxury product I wouldn't usually spend my money on so I really enjoyed using it.

Would I repurchase? I can't as it's discontinued but I probably would have as it's amazing quality and the packaging is cute lol.

Next up is the Wet n Wild Photofocus Pressed Powder.

I bought this powder to get free delivery on Look Fantastic as my order had to be over a certain amount but I honestly loved it. It made my skin look so soft and flawless and it really managed to mattify any oils on my skin.

Would I repurchase? For the price of £4.99, yes! It's such a good pressed powder.

Next up on the empties list is the Marcelle Eye Makeup Remover.

I got this in a Birchbox a while ago and I really liked this product. It took my eye makeup off with no issues whatsoever and was really gentle on my skin. I would definitely recommend this.

Would I repurchase? No as I feel it's quite pricey for what it is, there are definitely cheaper alternatives out there. Also, I prefer to use a cleansing balm to take my makeup off now.

Another product I recently finished was the Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover. (Again, can't find a link to this as we don't have Sephora here in the UK - I cry every time)

This was another sample, I got it from the Sephora in Munich when me and Liam visited. I really liked this eye makeup remover as again, it was gentle but still did an amazing job.

Would I repurchase? Same as above really, no because there are cheaper alternatives and I prefer to use a cleansing balm now instead of wipes or micellar waters.

Another empty product is The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Face Mask.

This is a product I always rave about as it is amazing! I would honestly recommend this to anyone, my skin always feels so soft after using this and it genuinely cleans my whole skin out. It's amazing for spots too as it dries them up.

Would I repurchase? YES! I've been looking to but I have too many face masks as it is and it's always out of stock on their website.

Next up is the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

I've also already raved about this on my blog before but it really is amazing, I was so upset when I finished this product as it moisturised my lips so well and stayed on overnight! It also smells amazing.

Would I repurchase? Yes, I'm looking how to as it seems a bit hard to get hold of in the UK.

One of the final empties on my list is the Temple Spa Eye Treatment Gel-Cream.

This is such an amazing eye cream. I honestly loved this product. As it's a gel-cream, it helped to cool down my under eye area and it's amazing for de-puffing in the mornings. It helps makeup application around the eye area too. 100% recommend.

Would I repurchase? Yes, such an amazing product. 

Finally, on my empties list is the Superdrug B.Pure Micellar Water.

I feel like I have so many micellar waters in this post oops. This is only a sample size again, it was given to me by my friend Lydia and I really liked it. It didn't leave any residue after I'd used it and it removed all of my makeup straight away.

Would I repurchase? If I used micellar waters to remove my makeup then yes! It's so cheap and works amazingly.

So that's everything I've used up recently! Are there any products you've completely finished that are amazing? Please let me know. Hope everyone is good and staying safe!

XO,