Lifestyle || what's in my gym wash bag

This may seem like a bit of an odd boring post but I love to see what's in people's bags(mainly to check its not just me bringing everything but the kitchen sink) and their gym bags. 

It's probably just that I'm a bit nosy but isn't everyone to some extent? 

I tend to grab make up if it seems necessary but there are a few bits that I just leave in my gym bag because well I need them .... that sounded silly even as I typed it. 

At the moment I'm using the Emma Hardie wash bag that featured in this post, it's the perfect size for popping in all my gym goodies.
Firstly I always take along a deodorant because well nobody wants to be smelly all day after a good workout. I really love the Mitchum roll on deodorants because they just seem to do the job and smell lovely too.
Continuing on the smelly front I also have a shower gel handy and my favourite has to be Lush Happy Hippy shower gel . The fresh zesty scent is perfect for beating a gym slog and it can be used on your hair too.
But I do like to have a shampoo and conditioner just in case this just tends to be whatever mini's I have around they just so happen to be the Soap and Glory good hair day ones. To be honest I'm not 100% sold on these.
For my hair I also have the Bumble and Bumble surf spray , this is great because it helps hair look sexy and effortless without having to spend ages blow drying hair. Perfect for when your in a hurry.
I always like to have a face wash in my bag because after a tough work out my skin tends to feel a bit gross and tight. I  just have the Kiehl's Ultra facial cleanser mini because well it's just my favourite. With this it's also handy to have a facial and body moisturizer to keep everything hydrated.
Last but not least my trusty Tiger balm red ointment which i just perfect for any aches and pains.
I get a bit of a dodgy shoulder and I find that rubbing a bit of this on eases the pain.
 It smells a lot nicer than deep heat and only the smallest amount is needed.

So there we have it a few little bits that I take along to the gym with me

Beauty|| Sephora travel brush set

It feels a little unfair showing you this little steal from Sephora because as you probably all know we don't have it in the UK. I simply can't understand this and if someone would shed some light I'd be grateful. 

However if you're heading to anywhere with a Sephora or if you're thinking of placing a cheeky American order then I urge you to check out this mini travel brush set.

I'm a huge fan of the Sephora own brand,especially the brushes-they tend to be soft and sturdy for an oh so reasonable price. 

What's really nice about this set is you've got all bases covered and I really love the pink and black theme. It just adds a nice touch. There also perfectly sized for chucking in your handbag,travel bag or car.

In the set you get ....

Powder brush - Loose/compact powder + blush 

This is a really nice big fluffy brush which will be just perfect for powder. 

However I think it will also be great for swirling in bronzer and applying to the face and body.

They do suggest using this for blush but personally I prefer something a little more smaller but hey that's cos I'm not a big blush fan.

Sponge tip shadow applicator 

 I'm not really going to dwell on this brush because for me I find them to be a little naff but if you like using sponge applicator it seems nice enough.

Medium shadow brush and small shadow brush 

 These are both really good quality brushes and will both be great for their intended use.

The medium one is a great size for packing on shadow all over the eye and is as good as some of the more expensive brushes I own. 

The smaller brush is still great as a liner brush but for me where it shines is as a concealer

 brush.

Brow comb 

And finally is a brow comb- nothing too fancy pants just a nice simple brow comb and who doesn't need that. 

This might not be the most exciting brush set but it very simple and very effective. 

Unfortunately I can't find a link for this exact set but I don't think it was more than 20 euros or maybe a little less. 

You can find similar here 

Beauty || Facial SPF's

Apologies for the slightly sporadic posts this week I am on holiday in sunny Spain and you know how it is you get carried away with sun,sea & sand that everything else seems like a chore. 

Which then leads me onto my post which is all about  my top facial SPF's.

Now I'm just going to chuck it out there that I'm not the best at remembering when to put SPF on and yes I did burn myself on the first day. BUT I do try my hardest to use a facial SPF daily rather than just relying on my foundation. 

Let's get a cracking. 

1) Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25

This is the SPF that I tend to use in the UK as it layers up really well and works well as a primer or as a base product. 

It's very light on the skin, blends in beautifully and doesn't leave a nasty greasy film on the face. 

Whats great about this SPF is that it's skin toned so you never have that horrid white face affect that just wont rub in. 

This is also a great product for those of us who have slightly more sensitive skin. 

Not only does City block protect from harmful sun rays but it also protects your face from environmental pollution. 

You only need a small amount which means that the tube tends to last a while . 

I have the SPF 25 but you can also pick up the Super city block in factor 40. 

2) Bioderma Photoderm AKN mat - Matifying fluid SPF 30 

This is the one that I tend to reserve for holiday's and the summer because a)it's a slightly higher factor and b) it's a little thicker on the skin- more like a traditional sun cream. 

However saying that it does still rub in rather well you aren't going to be left with a white face tanned body situation. 

Now time to get a little gross but we all know that in a hot country were bound to get a little sweaty and lets admit we don't want our faces to look any oiler. 

This is why this SPF is great it's mattifying! It's rather very clever actually it regulates the seabum which then improves the quality of seabum which reduces spots. (I'm not explaining this well but here is a better explanation ) 

Available from Escentual 

3) A decent SPF Lip balm.

And of course lets not forget lips I use a super budget lip balm that can be picked up any where from Boots to Asda. 

At the minute Garnier Sun protection lip balm in factor 20 is working just fine. 

Do you have any recommendations? 

Let's cook || Super simple Mexican salad

BBQ season is in full swing, especially with all this beautiful weather we've been having in the UK.

Now I love a BBQ but it's sometimes difficult to come up with healthy tasty side dishes.

Cue my 'Mexican' salad, I actually have no idea if it's Mexican but the ingredients sound it so lets roll with that :)

And how can you say no to all those pretty vibrant colours.

Let's get down to business.... 

Ingredients : 

6 Cherry tomatoes

1 Avocado

250g Frozen sweetcorn

1 tin of black eyed beans (your meant to use black beans but ASDA didn't have any)

1/4 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

3 sprigs of mint

1-2 lime's to your own taste - I use 1 1/2

4 tbsp olive oil 

1.In a glass or jam jar mix together the Olive oil , juice from the limes, salt and paprika.

Set aside.

2. Chop your avocado,tomatoes and mint and pop in a large bowl. 

4. Heat the beans on the hob and drain.

5. Add sweetcorn and beans to the other ingredients.

 4. Drizzle dressing and stir everything together.

5. Serve.

Simples ya?!?!?! 

p.s This salad went really well with my pesto chicken hallumi skewers if you'd be interested in seeing a recipe for that?  Let me know below!

I do try and eat healthy but sometimes you just need some plastic cheese! 

Beauty || Emma Hardie Luxury Superskin face & body hamper

I love me a little 'travel' set as there a great way to try a brand , try other parts of a brand and well for there true purpose,travelling. 

I'm going on holiday in a week and of course this meant looking for a new travel kit and boy did I do some searching before finally settling on this lovely Emma Hardie 'hamper'. 

I'm a huge fan of the cult favourite Moringa cleansing balm and I've dabbled in her face creams so it made sense to try some of the more body items in the range. 

I wont dwell too much on the cleansing balm but I will say it smells beautiful and really hydrates the skin whilst removing impurities.(15ml)
I've not yet tried the Amazing face age support cream or night cream (both15ml) and I'll probably still take a bit of my trusty Kiehls Ultra facial cream.


Next up is the hydra body oil (50ml)which smells so luxurious. This can be massaged on or dribbled into a hot bath which I imagine will recreate a lovely spa like experience. Now this may not be ideal for a hot location but anything that gives limbs some hydration has to be good.
In this hamper you also get a Luxurious body cleanser and intense body lotion (both 100ml) which again smell beautiful with ingredients such as Rose,Jasmine,Bergamont and Neroli.
The body lotion is wonderfully thick whilst absorbing quickly to give you the moisture you need .

You also get a body buffing cloth and a sleek white wash bag which is actually really well sized - perfect for travelling or popping in your gym back.
I'm really pleased with this set it's a great way of trying the brand before you buy a full size and I especially like the inclusion of the cleansing balm.
It's a great little kit , I would say that I would have preferred one of the cleansing face clothes as there so soft but overall I really love everything  and for £30 this is a definite steal.

If this sounds like something you'd like to try you can order it online at

Feel Unique & Space NK

Lemme know below your top travel kits :)

Lifestyle || A little favour?

What's this two posts in two days and another one planned for tomorrow? 

Yes you heard rightly! so for those of you who have stuck around thank you!!

and to any new readers welcome! 

I intend to be giving this little corner of the internet a lot more love over the next few months and hopefully you'll enjoy reading it too. 

To anyone that does read Feed the Sharks I wanted to ask for a little favour? 

Cheeky I know! 

If you could fill in this quick short survey for my Masters dissertation I'd be ever so grateful. 

It's all about if the media forms our perceptions of beauty and I'd love to hear what you think! 

You can be male or female and any age over 16 . 

Please and thank you !!! 

The link's below  and I'll be back tomorrow ;) 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SJYQJNX

Beauty || A budget Cleanser

I don't tend to change my skincare too often because I'm really very happy with the routine I have at the minute - it seems to be doing the trick and that's just fine with me. 

However I have noticed that my skin's been looking a little blurgh, a bit tired and in need of an umph! 

In Asda(this really is a budget buy) this brightly coloured cleanser caught my eyes especially as it's been compared to the Origins Ginzing cleanser  and at £2-4 it went straight into my basket. 

This thick citrus gel has teeny tiny little micro-particles in which gently exfoliates the skin, leaving radant glowing skin. 

This cleanser is great at giving you a lift when you wake up just feeling a little blurgh.

Although I wouldn't recommend using it everyday as it can be a little drying. 

This is definetly a budget cleanser worth checking out. 

Available from your local super market or Superdrug( on offer for £2.66 at the minute )