Jackie Simple Self Care

Who needs an extra 💧boost for their skin? 🙋‍♀️

Is your skin feeling a bit tight, dull or thirsty? The Aqua skincare is on Special 😍

This full 4-step routine is all about hydration. Hyaluronic Acid helps draw moisture into the skin, PatchH2O® helps keep it there, and Sodium PCA supports a healthy skin barrier.

Nothing complicated! It's just cleanser, serum, eye cream and moisturiser 😉

✨ And now the full set is just £55 instead of £80, with free delivery.

Or you can open VIP account and get it for £48.49 together with box of 30+ samples and 30% discount on future orders 🤪

Message me if any of these appeals to you ❤️ or check comments for links.

It's holiday season... and I don't know about you, but I don't want to spend my day by the pool wondering if my mascara has turned me into a panda. 🤣

So today I put my makeup through a proper shower test.

Not a gentle splash... a full hair wash with shampoo running down my face and my face under the water several times.

I was wearing Sealed Mascara and Wild Rose Matte Liquid Lipstick, fully expecting the usual mess...

Nothing.

My lashes stayed defined (just wet!) and my lipstick barely budged. 😍

I'd already tested them in the swimming pool last summer, but today's shower proved it again. These two stand up to real life, not just clever marketing.

If you're packing for your holidays and want makeup that lets you swim, shower and enjoy yourself without constant touch-ups, these are definitely worth a look. ☀️

Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by a "long-lasting" makeup product?

With Farmasi – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Do you believe in science? 🔬

After our mid-20s, our bodies gradually produce less collagen. Over time, this contributes to fine lines, reduced skin elasticity and drier skin. It's a natural part of ageing.

The good news? Research suggests that taking collagen consistently may help:

✨ Improve skin hydration
✨ Support skin elasticity
✨ Reduce the appearance of fine lines
✨ Strengthen hair and nails
✨ Support the skin's natural barrier

Collagen isn't just found in our skin. It's one of the main building blocks of connective tissues throughout the body, which is why many people choose to take it as part of their long-term wellness routine.

The Beauty Shot Collagen I use contains:
💜 Hydrolysed collagen Types I & III
💜 Hyaluronic Acid
💜 Vitamin C, E, B5 & B6
💜 Biotin
💜 Coenzyme Q10

It's a ready-to-drink cranberry-flavoured shot, perfect for busy mornings or when you're on the go.

Mine are currently on offer, monthly supply only £56 plus postage 😍

Just send me a message or follow link in comments. 👇

This is how genuine recommendation starts! 🤔

I see all these influencers online and think...

Anyone can open a brand-new product, put it on once, and tell you it's the best thing they've ever used. But how can you really know if they like it?

For me, the real proof is when a product looks like this. 👇
📸 photo

That SPF 50 stick has been used by my son and I for the last two weeks.

The Sun Butter tub? I'm practically scraping the sides now, whilst sitting in back garden 😆

Neither was bought for a photo. Neither was used once and forgotten.

They've been tested by real life:
☀️ Holidays
☀️ Scottish garden days
☀️ Long walks
☀️ School days & holiday clubs
☀️ Reapplying again and again

That's why I feel comfortable recommending them.

Not because someone told me to or that I'm desperate to sell any.

Simply because I kept reaching for them until they were nearly empty.

So now your turn...
What product have you used right down to the last drop because it was THAT good? ❤️👇

📚 The school year is almost over. Have you sorted a gift for your child's teacher yet?

I've put together a selection of gift bags and gift boxes in different price ranges.

The original batch went quicker than expected, so I've added another 12 small gift bags. 🎁

Schools in Scotland finish next week, while schools in England are still a few weeks away, so there's still time to organise something.

Numbers are limited, so if you'd like one, send me a message.

Full details can be found on the individual photos below. 👇😊

I broke my own makeup rule.🫣

The photo on the left is before.

The photos on the right are after about 10 minutes with a few makeup products and a coffee.

I had a webinar to co-host today, so I wanted to look presentable without spending half the morning getting ready.

I also decided to try the Instagram V-shape eyeshadow hack that's been popping up all over my feed.

The idea is to make a V shape out of concealer, then put the darker shade in the inner and outer corners of the eye, with shimmer in the middle.

To be honest, I wasn't convinced. I've always believed lighter shades belong in the inner corner to open up the eye, so putting a darker colour there felt completely wrong.

But once it all came together, I actually quite liked the result.

Not every trend is worth following, but this one might be staying in my makeup bag for a while.

What do you think? Have you tried the V-shape eyeshadow hack yet? 🤔

The biggest energy mistake I made after 40... ☕👀

Today I'm tackling the front garden, the back garden and finally getting rid of the old paddling pool.

A few years ago I would have prepared for a day like this with several strong coffees.

It seemed sensible at the time.

More coffee = more energy, right?

Except by lunchtime I'd be jittery, distracted and wondering why I felt exhausted despite all that caffeine.

It took me far too long to realise the problem wasn't that I needed MORE energy.

I needed a different kind of energy.

These days my morning routine looks very different, and honestly, I don't miss those afternoon crashes at all.

Anyone else notice that caffeine hits differently after 40? 🤔