Comforting Products for Lazy/Sick Days...

You know those kind of days when you are not wearing any make up and feel a little under the weather? Or maybe it's just a lazy Sunday, after a busy week and you just don't feel like doing anything! It's  a little bit of both for me today. I don't quite feel so good and didn't intend on leaving the house at all today! Choosing to lay around in my sweats instead. Sure why not! Anyway, here's a few products which I find a little comfort in on such days like this.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse - I got this oil on a whim a couple of weeks ago. I didn't quite know what to do with it, I just liked the smell! But since I got it, I haven't stopped using it. I use it on my face and on my hair. I just love applying this. It works wonders on my skin, and on the ends of my hair too!

Nuxe Masque Creme Fraiche - This one I got free once with a Cloud10Beauty purchase! I'm not really one for face masks normally but I love this one. I just slap it all over my face and go about my business for maybe an hour before washing it off. It's great!

Nuxe Prodigieuse Candle - wow, I'm using a lot of Nuxe products here aren't I! That is totally not intentional, I'm just really loving their stuff at the moment! I placed an online order with Nuxe recently and was quite intrigued by this candle and added it to my cart. It's amazing! It smells exactly like the Prodigieuse oil! The scent fills the entire room, and smells rather spa-like. It really relaxes me. I wish they sold these in bigger sizes!

La Roche Posay Nutric Intense Riche - I have been suffering badly with dry skin over the Winter, and this product has been a real saviour. It is so thick and nourishing, I just love applying a generous layer of this when I'm giving my face a break from make up.

La Roche Posay Eau Thermal - This little can came with a La Roche Posay gift set I got at Christmas, and I honestly didn't think I would have much use for it. It's just a can of water after all? But there is something incredibly pleasant about spritzing your face with a bit of this. I don't quite know the other benefits of using this water other than it feels nice and refreshing! But I have enjoyed using it.

Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel - Again I bought this on a complete whim. I bought this when I stayed at the Galgorm Resort and Spa, it was recommended to me when I had a back massage (apparently I am full of knots!). But I guess due to the fact that I work at a desk and have somewhat bad posture, I do sometimes end up with a sore back or shoulders. I just rub a little of this gel in to any sore spots and it is amazing. It feels a little cooling and really loosens up any tense muscles. Plus it smells amazing and will forever remind me of being at Galgorm!


Have you tried any of these products? What do you like to use on lazy/sick days?

Galgorm Resort and Spa

I am sitting here typing this feeling totally relaxed and absolutely rejuvenated. I have just got home from a wonderful overnight stay at the Galgorm Resort and Spa, which honestly was just pure heaven! It is also my first hotel review, an opportunity that I am so grateful for. A huge thank you to Scarlett PR for arranging this!

Galgorm is situated amongst the most beautiful grounds I have seen by the banks of the River Maine, about 30 minutes from Belfast city centre. Upon arrival my sister and I were promptly shown to our room, a beautiful twin room with a lovely view of the grounds. The room was absolutely fantastic, with the most comfortable bed and lovely spacious bathroom. 

Our first stop was of course, the spa! We wanted to start relaxing as soon as we got there. We changed into our swimwear and the robes and slippers provided, and headed down to the spa where we were greeted with the warmest welcome.

We experienced absolutely everything there is in the thermal spa - there is a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, outdoor jacuzzi pool, sauna, different aroma rooms and heated relaxation loungers. My particular favourite was the outdoor hot tub! There is a wonderful atmosphere in the spa, everyone is completely relaxed and the surroundings are so beautiful and calming.

I also had a treatment - I chose the Intensive Release Muscle Massage which I thoroughly enjoyed! My therapist was Ascensao who was a real lady and explained every step beforehand and I felt very comfortable during the treatment. As I have a desk job I feel like I have a lot of tension built up, particularly around my shoulders and neck, and it was true- I had lots of knots! So I knew this would be the perfect treatment for me. I definitely feel like my muscles have loosened up and I am less tense.

After all that relaxation we dolled ourselves up for dinner in Gillies Bar & Grill. I think it is safe to say we well and truly stuffed ourselves and the food was to die for! Obligatory food pics below.

We then moved to the River Room Conservatory for some cocktails, which was a beautiful setting if you wanted somewhere a bit quieter. There was a very relaxed atmosphere with some nice jazz music in the background.

The next morning we were once again very well looked after in Gillies where breakfast was served. There was a  huge selection including continental and cooked breakfasts and tea and coffee. After breakfast, we didn't waste any time in heading back to the spa for an hour or two. It was so nice on a bitter cold morning stepping into the outdoor hot tub!

We checked out of our room but we weren't quite ready to leave! We had a lovely walk around the gardens and just taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Before leaving we returned to the River Room Conservatory for some afternoon tea. This was really exquisite and a lovely dining experience! You have a choice of sandwich and tea with a mix of other little delicacies.

I really did not want to leave Galgorm! It was the must luxurious, relaxing experience. The staff were absolutely wonderful and were so attentive to each and every guest. We were treated like royalty!
There is such attention to detail in Galgorm, even the little finishing touches felt extravagant.

I actually think that Autumn is a lovely time of year for a getaway like this. Galgorm are offering some great overnight packages throughout November and December, I would highly recommend checking them out!

A huge thank you to everyone at Galgorm for having me, I had the most wonderful time and I will definitely be back soon. I will be recommending this hotel to anybody, it really is the complete luxurious spa experience! And I think we all deserve a little rest and relaxation every once in a while!