IYAAJAY // MENS STYLE BLOG: December 2015

BIRTHDAY / XMAS HAUL ft ELEMIS, POLAROID, COS & CAROLINA HERRERA // IYAAJAY

December 28, 2015

Hey guys, so sorry I haven't been able to blog in a couple of weeks (what with Christmas and the joy of working in retail over this time, if you do, you'll know how horrific it can be at times) but during this period I turned 23 and also Christmas came and went quicker then a box of shortbread that family always seem to give you when it comes to the 'what do we get everyone? gift'

But alas, I made it through and thought Id share a little snippet of what I got from both of these occasions and my thoughts on them too.

COS SWEATSHIRT

I picked up this COS sweatshirt for my nan to give me for my birthday and Im obsessed with it already. Its the softest fleece I've ever felt in a sweatshirt and gives that perfect mix of comfort and flexibility within my wardrobe. If you think this looks a little bit of a shapeless jumper, make sure to check out my Instagram post here to see how I styled it when I wore it on Boxing Day. COS's quality is second to none and I really think this is worth the slightly higher price then say other brands.

ELEMIS GIFTSET

After falling in love with the Elemis Marine Cream (make sure to check out my review for it here) I was itching to try some more from them so I was super happy to be gifted their giftset which features their Revitalise Me Shower Gel and the Deep Cleanse Facial Wash which are both high on my to try list. I can't wait to use these as I've heard some great things about their products from other people, especially Bart from In Haute Pursuit who is literally the go to guy for everything skincare related!

212 VIP by CAROLINA HERERRA

Im super happy to finally have this in my possession after lusting after it for months! I first smelt this before I went on holiday and couldn't pick it up at Duty Free and I've found myself, everytime I passed a counter, I HAD to spray some of this as its just too good to say no to. This 100ml bottle is sure to last me some time too!

POLAROID SNAP CAMERA

Ive been the biggest fan of Polaroids for as long as I can remember and was super happy to finally get one in the form of their latest release, the SNAP. This camera uses the ZINC technology, giving it the ability to photo and print without any mess or worry of smudged images which is perfect for the festive period which I used constantly. I can't wait to get a hanging frame to peg all the photos on! This will also come in handy during the summer, especially on trips and the festival season.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and an amazing New Years too! See you in 2016!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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TIME TO SPA ELEMIS CAMPAIGN / PRO COLLAGEN MARINE CREAM FOR MEN REVIEW // IYAAJAY / AD

December 07, 2015

As guys, we don't often get the time to actually take care of our skin. Whether its a quick shave or left alone, our skin takes a serious battering, especially in the winter so its about time we change that!

Time To Spa, the official retailer of Elemis, want to change this with the launch of the exciting launch of the Pro Collagen Marine Cream for Men. Formulated especially for men, this cream instantly hydrates, firms and smoothes, all with anti-ageing properties helping to fight the signs of fine lines and wrinkles.

So whats the hype all about? I put this wonder cream to the test.

Ideal for post shave comfort, I thought Id introduce this into my daily skin routine which I've recently started doing (I know I know, at 22 I shouldn't be freaking out about my skin but its never too early to start) I start with a oil controlling face wash to clean and prep my skin and then use a really hot flannel to open the pores. I then pump two small blobs of the marine cream (more then enough to do my entire face) and dot it onto my face and then use my fingertips to rub it in, and also using a firming technique, rub the lower portion of the spread out cream into the cheekbone area to move any resting fluid away, reducing puffiness.

With ingredients that are all naturally derived; Unique Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica, is power charged with anti-oxidant rich Ginkgo Biloba and soothing Abyssinia™ all work together to help boost skins moisturisation, suppleness, firmness and elasticity, a real all rounder! I think its impressive when a product claims to do all these claims but I always feel let down when they don't deliver but this seriously packs a huge punch and really does work on my skin brilliantly.

Ive been using this product for the past week and I've already noticed that my skin feels smoother and also looks noticeable more healthy. I've also noticed that I haven't been breaking out as much as I used to before and also that i haven't been as shiny/greasy since introducing this into my routine too.

This would be the perfect gift for any guy who's getting started in male skincare as this covers so many different bases and is a great introduction to the Elemis brand too. This would also be great for anyone with oily/combination skin as it helps to reduce skin oils and shininess caused from excess grease.

What skincare are you currently loving? Let me know!

Until next time guys,

Jay

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*Disclaimer* This product was kindly sent to me by Time to Spa via Type The Hype blogging platform for reviewing. I truly only ever accept work I believe in and all the opinions expressed in this post are my own and not provided for me to use.