SugarPlumPosts.: March 2015

March 2015 Favourites

By SugarPlumPosts - 12:28

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Like me, many of you will be facing a stressful next two months due to exams. I am in my final year of my law degree at the University of Nottingham and these will be my last set of uni exams. Yippee! I have been doing exams for at least 7 years of my life now and I still get extremely nervous and stressed in the exam season.

So here are my tips for staying as calm as possible in this stressful and hectic period...

First of all, try not to panic.

I know that's easier said then done.... but stress gets to us all and when exams are just around the corner we have a tendency to act as though we are going to be walking to our executions on the day of exams. But in reality, the world is not coming to an end. They are only exams! Of course they are important but don't let them totally consume you. I know someone who stressed about exams so much she made herself really unwell (due to lack of sleep and excessive revision) and was too sick to attend her exam so that didn't help her at all! So when you're feeling overwhelmed just take a moment, sit back and think what's the worst that can happen?! If you're putting the effort in then there's no need to panic :)

Keep a positive attitude.

'I'm going to fail....I'm going to fail...' If this is what you're telling yourself before an exam then you're not going to help yourself. I have had this attitude before too and all it does is put your mood down. If you're not fully confident this does not mean you will fail. Go into the exam thinking you can do it and you will be in the right mind to tackle it.

Relax.

Have a break and do something that makes you feel calmer. This could be a hobby like sport, a nice warm bubble bath, a cup of tea, or even reading a chapter of your favourite book. Next term at uni our society are holding a wellness week where one of the days you can attend a puppy room to relieve stress, haha! So do something that makes you feel happy and you'll feel a lot better :)

Pamper yourself.

Take a little time to indulge. Whether this be by having a bubble bath or putting on a face mask it is sure to make you feel refreshed and ready to take on revision!

Talk to people.

Don't just shut yourself away and eat all 3 meals a day sat in your room revising. Take time to talk to your friends/family.

Eat, drink and sleep properly.

Keeping hydrated and nourished is important to stimulate the brain so be sure to maintain a healthy diet. Also make sure you are getting enough sleep. Staying up and revising until 3am each night and waking up early is not going to do you brain or body any good.

I hope these tips are of some use and help you to unwind after a hard day of revision.

What other tips do you have to relieve exam stress?

Good luck!

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Superdrug Vitamin E moisture mask

By SugarPlumPosts - 22:07

'oooh I really want a new face mask to try!' I was in Superdrug rushing about and so settled for trying the Superdrug's own range and picked up the nearest one without really looking at what it was... It was the Superdrug's Vitamin E moisture mask. It is £2.59 and can be found HERE.

When I did pick this one up I assumed it was a face mask that required to be left on for 10-15 minutes then washed off. However, this one works a little different. It's more like an intensive moisturiser cream. You're supposed to apply the product, leave it on for 10-15 minutes then just pat off any excess with a tissue. So no need to wash it off with water. My first impression was a little disappointed as I find not going through the whole process of washing it off doesn't feel as much of a luxury pampering as a wash off mask. But after using it a few times I am extremely satisfied with the product. It smells pleasant and after about 20 minutes of it being on my face my skin was notably smoother. I found no need to wipe off any 'excess'. This is great to put on just before bed and leave it on all night for a deep moisturise.

Because I liked this product so much I looked into getting some other products from the same range. I was in particular looking for a face mask which requires to be washed off. After looking at a few online and reading the reviews I'm now quite dubious about buying any other mask from this range other than the Vitamin E moisture mask. The majority of the reviews were negative with almost all of them complaining about burning/red/blotchy skin as a result of using these masks which is rather worrying. I had no reaction after using this product. My skin isn't particularly sensitive but I have had a couple of reactions in the past but only after using two products that I can remember. I do try stick to 'sensitive skin friendly' products, especially on my face, as I feel no one should be using harsh products on their face whether their skin is sensitive or not. So, after reading the reviews I doubt I will be purchasing a different type of mask from this range. If I continue to get on well with the Vitamin E one I probably will re-purchase.

I'm still continuing to look for a wash off mask that is relatively cheap that does not flare up the skin...? Any recommendations? I was thinking either a Simple one or another Lush one... hmmm...