BEAUTY, FAB FINDS

Fab Finds: Skincare Hits & Misses From Bioderma, Shiseido, Sephora, Patchology and Murad

It’s that time again – time for another round-up of new skincare hits and misses! If you’re a regular reader of The SavvyBostonian, you will know that I’m a beauty and makeup junkie. I love trying new products and sharing my favorite recommendations. All items shared in this post were purchased by yours truly.

This time, I’m sharing my feedback on Bioderma Hydrabio Serum Moisturizing Concentrate, Shiseido Ibuki Gentle Cleanser, Sephora Collection Age Defy Eye Cream, Patchology Eye Revive FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels and Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF30.

What would I re-purchase and recommend? What didn’t make the cut? Read on!

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LONDON

How To Find A Flat In London

As I recently covered, I have moved – within London! London is a massive city and competition to find a flat can be high, especially in prime areas. Since moving, a few friends have asked how I found my new flat and I thought it was a great opportunity to share my top tips and key learning’s for flat hunting in London. Read on – and definitely leave a comment below if you have any good tips so we can all learn from one another!

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LONDON, NIGHTLIFE, RESTAURANTS

New On My London Guide: Japanese Pancakes, A Delightful Bakery, A Gourmet Sunday Roast & More!

If you haven’t seen it already, I keep a London Guide on my blog. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, my guide is packed with my recommendations for restaurants, bars and things to do by neighborhood.

This month, I’ve added a fantastic Japanese pancake place, a delightful bakery, a restaurant for a gourmet Sunday Roast, the perfect tapas spot, and a hidden cocktail den.

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BEAUTY, FAB FINDS

Fab Finds: What I Bought In The U.S. – Skincare & Makeup

What’s the famous line about not knowing what you’ve got until it’s gone? Well, as an expat living abroad in London, you don’t realize all of the random things you love until they’re no longer available for purchase in your country. For example, when your favorite eye cream is not for sale in the UK and the prospect of buying it comes with a $30 shipping fee. Or, when UK/EU laws for skincare mean they cannot sell a specific formulation of a coveted serum – but they will in the U.S.!? Or, how about that cheap but oh-so-lovely eye pencil that you just cannot find a replacement for in the UK? I could go on – and I’m sure every expat can relate, whether it’s makeup, skincare, food or others.

Inspired by what I cannot have in the UK, here are four of my U.S. favorites for skincare and makeup that I just cannot live without and had to purchase while stateside for the Christmas holiday.

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