The Easiest Christmas Cake Recipe in the World: I know, I know, it’s early! But you can never be too organised. I always start my Christmas prep around now, it just feels right. Summer vacations are over, children are almost back at school and the Autumn term is about to begin. I’ve always been the sort of person that would ...

Social media takes no prisoners when it comes to beauty. And if a product doesn’t work, it will get raked over the coals. So whenever something gets universally-lauded—at a wallet-friendly price, no less—attention must be paid. Our glam squad shows you how to spend less and impress with beauty products under £5. Our Favourite Beauty Products Under £5 Avon Skin ...

For the last two weeks we’ve been testing out the Tefal GC713D40 OptiGrill here at Vivre Le Rêve HQ. As you all know by now, we love our kitchen gadgets. This is a wonderful bit of kit. Everyone has heard of a George Foreman grilling machine, so think of the Tefal Optigrill as like that but far more advanced. Firstly, ...

When we heard that one particular French cult skincare product is sold every second in the UK. We instantly wanted to know what it was. The product in question? Avène’s Eau Thermale water spray – which, at less than £3. Has the bonus of being budget-friendly too. The mineral-rich mist is enriched with zinc and can be used for just ...

Review & Giveaway: Portmeirion Botanic Blue Pastry Forks First of all, I’ve been in love with the beautiful Portmeirion Botanic Blue range for quite some time now. So, I’m super excited to be talking about them today. The Botanic Blue collection by Portmeirion has a charming antique style reminiscent of a French antique toile fabric with soft blue floral motifs ...

I know that my love for Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish will not be news to some of you. It is after all one of the best loved, most awarded cleansers of all time. It removes every scrap of make-up, leaves my skin glowing and smells divine. I use it religiously every morning and evening, it’s my ultimate favourite skin ...

Music We’re Loving Right Now – Little Less Shy – Holander I’ve had ‘Little Less Shy‘ stuck in my head for several hours now, and I’m not mad. This brand new single by Los Angeles pop/electropop artist Holander is the first single from the upcoming EP ‘Turn Down Your Mind, Open Your Eyes’. Holander hails from sunny Los Angeles, where she has ...

Today we’re going to talk about the EasySMX M110 On-Ear Music Headphones. As you already know, here at Vivre Le Rêve we’re big fans of EasySMX. So, I couldn’t wait to get stuck in reviewing these super light weight headphones that have incredible sound quality. Performance 40mm drivers ensure crystal clear stereo music and the built-in omnidirectional microphone delivers clear ...

We’ve got something totally delicious to talk to you about today. The Collective has launched a new range of high protein/low fat yoghurt pouches which are all under 120 calories. We think that Pro-yo is perfect for a tasty, filling snack on the move, anytime of the day. Gym-goers and healthy foodies alike will be celebrating this Summer with the ...

About a week ago we reviewed the fantastic HAMSWAN F60 Waterproof Action Camera. We were very thorough and concluded that this action cam was basically perfect in every way. HAMSWAN have very kindly offered our readers the chance to win a camera of their very own! All you have to do is enter via the form at the bottom of ...

As you all probably know by now, we’re in love with Fentimans! Their botanically brewed drinks are perfectly balanced and ready to serve. I find that it’s still really difficult to find nice grown up soft drinks out there, and Fentimans offer a fantastic range of soft drinks that mean that our non-alcohol drinking guests can still enjoy something special. ...

This camera was always going to be compared to the Go Pro and realistically the comparisons make sense. With full 1080P HD, 12MP stills, WiFi, a super wide lens and performance up to 30m underwater it’s fair to make comparisons. Picture Quality The real question I hear you ask is “what is the picture like?” Well, it’s pretty incredible. Features ...