I'm in England!

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So I am here in England (for the next 4 months) and I needed some essential bath products to last me the whole stay. I went to Boots. It was not as magical as I wanted it to be because EVERYTHING IS SO EXPENSIVE IN THE UK compared with US prices. But nevertheless, I decided it was worth it to get some nice, quality beauty care products.

Since I have recently dyed hair, I chose to pick up the L'OREAL Elvive Colour Protect Caring Shampoo and Conditioner. I have been using them for the past three washes and I really enjoy the smell. I then saw that Soap & Glory products were 3 for 2 so I decided to get the Clean On Me Shower Gel, the Flake Away Body Scrub, and their lotion Hand Food (which I have gone through two bottles previously so I know I love!).

If you have tried any of these products, let me know what you think of them!

I also have been seeing A LOT of theatre so look out for a post on that :) I am trying to acclimate to the culture here in London because honestly it has many differences from the places I have lived in the US (Cleveland, NYC, and Madison).

Some are good, like how people have a lot of respect for aspiring theatre artists here. I have talked to several people who have asked me where I am from and what I am studying and not one has passed obvious negative judgment on me, which happens very often when I tell someone in the US what I want to do.

Some differences are annoying, like all the PDA and how establishments close so early.

Some differences were weird at first but I am quickly becoming attuned to, like the driving on the opposite side of the road.

But all in all I am having a good time so far! Look out for many more exciting posts :)

Comments

  1. RazMaTazAugust 7, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Soap & Glory products never fail to impress. I don't think I've tried flake away before so please let me know if you like it. I'm in need of a new body scrub. Also, I have tagged you in the Blogger Love Tag so if you want to, I'll leave my link to my post here: http://razmataz-girl.blogspot.com/2014/08/blogger-love-tag.html

    Tasmin Xx

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    1. UnknownAugust 8, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      Hey Tasmin! Yes okay so I used the Flake Away a couple times so far and I can definitely say that my skin feels much smoother!! I would recommend giving it a go because it also smells lovely and feels nice when applying in the shower! And thank you for the tag <3

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  2. UnknownAugust 8, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I really want to try out these soap and glory products!!! the hand cream that I have from them smells so damn good haha xx :) great post!

    pinkleopardlipstick.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownAugust 8, 2014 at 8:52 AM

      Yes it does haha thank you for the lovely comment :)

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  3. ClarissaAugust 9, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    I don't think Australia has the soap and glory range here, I've never seen it and just looking at it makes me jealous. Hope you are having a wonderful time in England x

    splasheswithfabulosity.blogspot.com.au

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    1. UnknownAugust 10, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      Aw well we don't really have a large selection in the US so I am taking advantage of living in England to buy these products haha :) Thanks so much for your lovely comment!

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  4. UnknownAugust 12, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    I need to go to the UK for the sole purpose of buying the soap and glory eyeliner lol I NEED it! Mind checking out my blog? http://alexandriao.blogspot.ca/

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  5. Joyful JourneysAugust 13, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    That's so exciting that you're in England. I hope you enjoy your time there :) Soap and Glory is great, you should try out their cosmetics too. I use that shampoo and conditioner all the time, it seems pretty good at keeping my coloured hair in good condition!

    Sinead - Dreaming Again

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2014 at 10:12 PM

      Ah that is perfect to know :) I definitely want to try their eyeliner. Thanks for commenting Sinead!!!! <3

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  6. ecassAugust 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I love Soap and Glory! Hope you are enjoying England :)
    I am hosting a student box swap on my blog, for all those students out there. Please check it out, sign up and help me spread the word!
    The more the merrier :) xx

    www.aletterfromem.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Thanks so much :) I am now following you!! xx

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  8. UnknownSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    are you studying abroad in england? i studied abroad in winchester last semester! :)

    essentiallyshannon.blogspot.com

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