Is That Alice: My Relaxing Pamper Evening Routine... ♡

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back to my blog, i hope you're all well. Today i'm going to be telling

you about what i like to do during a relaxing, pamper evening. I like to do this once a week to give

myself a bit of "me" time & i just really enjoy doing this as it helps me feel so relaxed and calm. Be sure to let me know in the comments below, what sort of you things you like to do on your pamper evening & i can get some inspiration. I hope you enjoy... ♥

1. WIPE THE DAY OFF
So the first thing thing i do when i begin my pamper routine, is remove all my makeup. I love coming home from college, work or a day out and taking all my make up off. It's the essential start of a pamper routine for me as i can really relax after i have a fresh, clean, moisturized face. I use the "Garnier Micellar Water" and some cotton pads from Superdrug, to remove all my face make up and eye makeup. http://www.superdrug.com/Garnier/Garnier-Cleansing-Micellar-Water-400ml/p/809257#.VQVrVY6sU9E & http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Cotton-Wool-Oval-Pads-x-50/p/569905#.VQVreY6sU9E

Once i have done that, i will go in with the "Nivea Facial Cleansing Gel" and take about a 2p sized amount and work this into my skin, in circular motions. I then get a wet flannel and wipe all this off my skin gently. This makes my skin feel so soft and fresh after i've used it and i feel like after using this, i really feel like all of my make up has been removed thoroughly. http://www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-Visage-Gentle-Facial-Wash-Gel-150ml/p/457366?singleResultSearchPage=true#.VQVrnI6sU9E & http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Bathroom-Accessories-White-Flannel/p/334928#.VQVrt46sU9E

I then use the "Nivea Exfoliating Facial Wash", and i use about a 2p sized amount of this and softly rub it into my skin in circular motions and then grab a new, wet flannel and wash it all off gently. http://www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-Daily-Essentials-Gentle-Exfoliating-Scrub-150ml/p/477050#.VQVrzY6sU9E

2. CANDLE O CLOCK
Then i will get ready for my favourite part of my routine and that is bath time! Lush is just the best thing in the world, so i'm always using a Lush bath bomb of some sort! Before i run my bath, i like to light a candle. My favourite at the moment is "Snowflake Cookie" by Yankee Candle, it is incredible. I literally cannot explain the smell of this candle but it's beautiful & perfect for bath time. http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/search?setlocn=uk&q=snowflake+cookie&searchsubmit=Search

Then i will grab myself a nice, cold drink in one of my mason jars (i love using these so much it's actually sad, but they look so nice and cute). I normally have a sparkling water with a dash of lemon in too, to give more flavour & i love having this drink whilst i'm in the bath as i feel a hot drink makes me too hot because i'm in a hot bath as well! https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/houseinteriorsandgifts/product/glass-mason-jar-with-handle?force_locale=en-GB&kpid=361929&gclid=CjwKEAjw25SoBRCMn7Gc97Knj0ISJAC7vaMrnWI_AcErdTENHxX5gg20PPam_idgvLhHbd-ThLPIFRoCzGzw_wcB

3. BEAUTIFUL VOICES
Now i will start to put on my favourite, relaxing music and at the moment i am listening to my recently created playlist on Spotify called "Beautiful Voices". It includes James Bay, George Ezra, Sam Smith, Kodaline, Ed Sheeran, James Blunt & Hozier. I love listening to this playlist during a relaxing evening because they are all slow songs & i love singing my heart out to them (thinking i'm on the voice lol) & they're all songs that make me feel happy and calm. https://open.spotify.com/user/alice87-gb/playlist/0yW9XtRb5uEPAFnvJysyRc

4. BUBBLE BATH TIME

Now it's time for me to run my bath, first of all i use Asda's bubble bath to produce some bubbles in the bath as i love having bubbles in my baths. (I couldn't find this one on the website, so i have linked to some more options) http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webstore/landing/home.shtml#/search/bath%20foam

I'm then using the Lush "Honey Bee" bath bomb & it smells incredible and just like honey. I also use some bath petals from Accessorize which are so cute because they are in the shape of a rose but all the little petals seperate. They also dissolve in the bath too! https://www.lush.co.uk/products/honey-bee & (i couldn't find the bath petals i have so i have linked an alternative) http://www.bouxavenue.com/rosebud-bath-petals-pink--mix/602241-20px?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keyword=&adtype=pla&istCompanyId=3da332bf-77c8-4903-9609-1a4c71ad8eca&istItemId=xralmwwra&istBid=tzxw&gclid=CjwKEAjw25SoBRCMn7Gc97Knj0ISJAC7vaMracc8UCz5IkFDAafJl4MIU6hVjUtrzNDrT6q3pAFtzBoCCl7w_wcB

I then pour a small amount of my favourite shower gel, which is Lush's "Snow Fairy" its basically just the best scent in the whole entire world & i wish it was available all year round, as i barely have any left! I also use the Strawberries & Cream body scrub shower gel in the bath to exfoliate & remove dead skin(ewwww lol) with the blue sponge from Boots, which is so soft and lovely on the skin. http://www.ilovecosmetics.eu/product/strawberries-cream-exfoliating-shower-smoothie & http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Honeycomb-Sponge-Teal_1275688/ (snow fairy not available until christmas season).

Then i'll turn the bathroom light off, with my candle lit & just get into the bath, soak and relax. I carry on listening to my "Beautiful Voices" playlist on Spotify and i zone out for a while & sing a long to my favourite songs (how sad am i). I also do a scroll through Instagram/Twitter whilst being VERY careful to not drop my phone in the bath! (I wouldn't recommend but its the risk i take!)
My Instagram & Twitter are both @isthatalice ;)

5. WASHING MY HAIR
Once i have been relaxing in the bath for 15/20 minutes, i get out and wrap into a towel and then wash my hair. I use the "Tresemme Colour Revitalise" shampoo and conditioner, as it makes my hair soft & keeps it in such good condition and really nourishes my hair. I massage these into my hair, using shampoo first and then conditioner so i am giving myself a head massage as well as washing my hair! http://www.superdrug.com/3-for-2-on-selected-Tresemme/TRESemm%C3%A9-Colour-Revitalising-Shampoo-900ml/p/428167#.VQVuWI6sU9E & http://www.superdrug.com/3-for-2-on-selected-Tresemme/TRESemm%C3%A9-Conditioner-Colour-Revitalising-900ml/p/428205#.VQVugo6sU9E

Then i use the "Tresemme Keratin Smooth Hair Mask" on the ends of my hair and this makes them so soft and helps to keep my hair in great condition. I love using this once a week and i leave it on for around 4/5 minutes and then wash it off with hot water and it leaves my hair so soft and smelling gorgeous.I then wrap my hair in a towel and put it on the top of head. http://www.boots.com/en/Tresemme-Keratin-Smooth-Deep-Treatment-Masque-300ml_1285852/

6. MOISTURISE
After i've had a bath and washed my hair, i like to moisturize my whole body either using the Zoella Creamy Madly Dreamy Body Lotion (which smells incredible) or the Soap and Glory Righteous Body Butter (this smells lovely too) but my favourite to use is the Zoella one. I think moisturising my skin is so important because it keeps your skin in such good condition and keeps you all hydrated and smelling amazing. I also just enjoy putting a lotion or moisturiser onto my skin because it feels and smells nice too. http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-The-Righteous-Butter-300ml_1444112/ & http://www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Washing-%26-Bathing/Indulgent-Bathing/Zoella-Creamy-Madly-Dreamy---Body-Lotion-160ml/p/303400

7. PJ PARTY
Then the next thing i like to do is get into my pj's so i'm all comfy and ready for bed. My new favourite pj's at the moment are these Pug Unicorn ones from Primark, they are just so cute. I also put on my Minnie Mouse slippers from Primark. (Primark is just the best when it comes to pj's and slippers). I am also aware the slippers don't match with my pj's but they are comfy!

8. STYLING MY HAIR

Then after i'm all comfy in my pj's i remove the towel from my hair and towel dry it a small amount before brushing it through with this denman brush, starting from the bottom of my hair, working up to the root. http://www.lookfantastic.com/denman-classic-styling-brush-handbag/10554780.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_bodycare&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gclid=CjwKEAjw25SoBRCMn7Gc97Knj0ISJAC7vaMr7_Mda7pBV6MDyOEEoRuC1S0fSPAf6lOpPJc_jSWVeRoC3U3w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I then use the "Garnier Ultimate Blends Sleek Perfector Oil". I apply this to the very bottom of my hair and i use about a 2p sized amount. This makes my hair so soft and sleek its amazing & i love this product so much. http://www.superdrug.com/Garnier/Garnier-Ultimate-Blends-Sleek-Restorer-Oil-150ml/p/887357#.VQVvE46sU9E

I then spray the "Lisap Ultimate Keratin Complex Spray" all over my hair. This is what my hairdresser uses on my hair and it stops my hair from going crazy and frizzy which is exactly what i need. It is also a heat protector aswell! Also this smells absolutely lush. http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/lisap/lisap-ultimate-kerasil-complex-straight-fluid-250ml/invt/0052746?utm_source=google&utm_medium=merchant&utm_keyword=foo&istCompanyId=17773c4e-a26f-4631-9b91-73e6422dbe77&istItemId=xlltqqiix&istBid=tztr&gclid=CjwKEAjw25SoBRCMn7Gc97Knj0ISJAC7vaMrG5Uk6sevMCxd7SE9lUHquLTTR1LyXydAS6QRHKUhdRoC1LXw_wcB

Then finally for my hair, i apply the "Shockwaves Mousse". I squirt a big ball of it out onto my hand and scrunch my hair up as i apply it. I always use a mousse on my hair because i have naturally curly hair, so it really defines the curls and makes them look really nice and not frizzy at all! I then just put my hair up in a pony tail and i let it dry itself, naturally. http://www.superdrug.com/Now-%C2%A32-on-selected-Shockwaves/Shockwaves-Power-Volume-Mousse-200ml/p/81124#.VQVvUY6sU9E

9. SEXY MASK FACE

Then after all my hair is done, i apply my "Lush Mask of Magnaminty". This is a face and body mask which is peppermint so it leaves your skin feeling so refreshed and clean. It literally makes me feel like i have a new face on after i've taken it off. I just apply it all over with my fingers, leave on for about 8 minutes and then remove with a wet flannel. I love this mask so much and i use it every week! It helps to keep my skin in tip top condition. https://www.lush.co.uk/products/masks/mask-magnaminty

Looking my absoloute best NAAAAT

10. MOISTURISE THE FACE
Then i put on my evening/night moisturiser which is the "Nivea Regenerating Night Cream". This is a thick moisturiser which keeps your skin moisturised and hydrated all throughout the night & i love it! http://www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-Visage-Nourishing-Night-Creme-50ml/p/692236#.VQVvgo6sU9E

11. PRETTY NAILS
Then i like to paint my nails as i feel like this has to be part of a pamper routine for me as it's a really girly thing to do and just makes your nails look nicer, i love having my nails painted all the time. I file them using a nail file and then i'm using the Barry M Gelly (my favourite) in the shade Blueberry. It's such a beautiful spring colour too! I'm aware i'm not the best at painting nails but oh well! http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Gelly-Nail-Paint-Blueberry/p/553270

12. YOUTUBE TIME
Then after i've done all of that, i like to get into bed and sit on my laptop watching some You Tube videos & also listening to music. I watched Tanya Burr's new vlog, Zoella's new vlog and Saccone Joly's New vlog too! I love watching You Tube videos so much, and i love doing this on a daily basis too as there is always new videos up for me to watch in my subscription box. I also turn the lights out and put on my fairy lights which makes my room look really pretty! I find that watching videos is a great way to chill out in bed as i don't really watch a lot of TV as i prefer being on You Tube! https://www.youtube.com/user/LeFloofTV

https://www.youtube.com/user/pixi2woo

https://www.youtube.com/user/MoreZoella

So... that is everything that i do on my relaxing pamper evening routine!
I hope you enjoyed reading and looking at what i get up to, and hopefully you can take some inspiration from it! Let me know what you like to do on your pamper routine in the comments and i will see you on Tuesday with my first "My Week in Photos". Thankyou for taking the time to read my blog post.