Tag: Tips

How do you run when you have a 9-5?

breakfast when I want to fuel up for a run
breakfast when I want to fuel up for a run

How do you fit in a weekday run when you work 9-5, aren’t a morning person and have a busy 5-9? Welcome to my life. Here is my plan on how to successfully have a 30-minute lunchtime run midweek and be back in time for those afternoon Teams calls. If you get an hour’s lunch […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on February 2024 . I last updated it on: February 2024

It's tagged with the category: Couch to 5k Fitness

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How do you stay safe when running? Tips from a woman

female running safety tips
female running safety tips

I’ve been running on and off for 20 years and wanted to put together a list of all the things I either use or have heard of that’ll help to keep us safe during our running journey. Even if you have all of these things, always be vigilant and have your wits about you. Live […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on December 2023 . I last updated it on: February 2024

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Top 9 things to expect when starting Couch to 5k running plan

Running couch to 5k - me after a run feeling proud!
Running couch to 5k - me after a run feeling proud!

You’re excited to start your couch to 5k journey and after doing it myself, you’re going to love it! I still run now, a few years since completing couch to 5k twice. It gave me the confidence to pace myself but it didn’t prepare me for everything – that’s what my blog is for! Here […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on December 2023 . I last updated it on: February 2024

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Top 10 Tips to Prepare For a First Time Cruise

Tips and advice for first time cruise
Tips and advice for first time cruise

If you’re going on a cruise for the first time and want some tips on how you can make it that little bit easier, read my tips below. I’ve been on 4 cruises with P&O Cruises now. From 2 weeks in the Caribbean to a week in the Mediterranean. Over this time I’ve added small […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on October 2023 . I last updated it on: October 2023

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How does Tretinoin in Dermatica work and how does it help acne?

Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid
Dermatica personalised skincare with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

Tretinoin is in the cream I’m getting in my personalised Dermatica subscription to fight hyperpigmentation/melasma on my forehead. It’s strong stuff, so I’ve done research and thought I’d share my findings. [Tretinoin is used for] Topical preparation to reduce hyperpigmentation of skin,such as persistent freckles, dark marks (lentigines) ormelasma. Tretinoin works by increasing the skin […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on August 2023 . I last updated it on: February 2024

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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My Skin Cycling Routine to help my oily, acne-prone skin

I’ve incorporated skin cycling as my routine for a few months now. I decided to do a big skincare reset after getting home from my holiday in December where I experienced painful acne, caused (I’m 99% sure) by Elemis cleansing balm which triggered fungal-acne (although I haven’t been properly diagnosed). My skin was red raw […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on April 2023 . I last updated it on: January 2024

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Why you shouldn’t buy silk pillowcases plus comfy alternatives

I don’t know about you but recently I’ve been bamboozled with silk pillowcase ads on Insta. I actually nearly bought one because of the “amazing effects they have on your hair and skin”. They’re promoted at leaving your hair tangle-free after sleeping and skin super-soft because silk doesn’t soak up all your lotions and potions […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on March 2021 . I last updated it on: March 2021

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9 tips on how to reduce acne and take care of your oily, hormonal skin

The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter with Face halo
I use The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter with Face Halo

For the past few years I’ve started getting a lot of spots the week before my period is due – bigger spots around my face and smaller ones across my forehead. Not only that, I also get spots throughout the month – on the sides of my forehead, my cheeks and my chin. After a […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on December 2020 . I last updated it on: November 2021

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Removing make up with Chloe Morello’s Face Halo reusable face pad – honest review

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter

I’ve followed Chloe Morello for a while and noticed her promotions for Face Halo makeup remover that you can use only with water. They are kind on skin as they are made of white fibre strands, “100 times finer than human hair to remove and trap makeup”. Around the edge they have a black rim […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on September 2018 . I last updated it on: March 2021

It's tagged with the category: Make up Skincare

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?

There’s a difference in Vegan and Cruelty-Free products: Vegan is when a product doesn’t contain any animal ingredients Cruelty-free is when the product hasn’t been tested on animals Facts about China With the amazing efforts of the Humaine Society International, China changed their laws in 2014 to the following: Foreign imported ordinary cosmetics – still require […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on July 2018 . I last updated it on: September 2020

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How I protected and nourished my hair on the beach with coconut oil

Did you know coconut oil can do wonders for your hair, especially if it’s dry? No, me neither! I only found out on holiday when I used it to keep my hair smooth and sleek in between swims in the sea.  Being in the sea so much, it causes my hair to go extremely dry […]

Hi, welcome to my beauty blog. I am Rachael, and this is my beauty blog

Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on June 2018 . I last updated it on: November 2023

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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