Current make up favourites - Face of the moment!

Products I've been loving!

It has been a while since I've written a blog post. One of the main reasons for this is that I have been really happy with my skincare and make - up routine lately and haven't felt the need to try too many new items.

So today I thought I would update you on my current make up favourites.

1. Bourjois 1,2,3 Perfect CC Cream - this product has been around for ages and I used it all last summer. I went back to it recently and just love the coverage. It feels really light, yet covers blemishes and helps to create an even skin tone.
2. MAC Pro concealer palette - I got this last July and have used it nearly every day since. I really like the formula and mixing all the colours together to create a blend that is right for my skin tone. I use it for covering up under eye circles and some redness.
3. Laura Mercier secret camouflage - I use this for precision concealing. It needs warming up with a small brush or on the back of your hand. Once warm, this concealer is amazing! It is a full coverage concealer and really stays put. It's not greasy either and doesn't feel like you are wearing lots of make up.
4. Tanya Burr 's rosy flush palette- still a firm favourite! I use all the products; contour, blush and highlight.
5. Hourglass Ambient lighting edit - I set my make up by mixing all the highlighters together. It gives such a lovely glow and makes everything look flawless. Just to warn you that this product is often sold out, but if you can get your hands on it, it's fantastic!
6. Benefit 'Brow zings' - I use a mixture of the wax and powder to fill in the ends of my brows and then use whatever is left on the brush for the front of the brows. This products really stays all day!
7. 'Sculpting brow mascara' from Maybelline. I use this after the 'Brow zings' product to set everything in place.
8. Maxfactor False Lash Effect Mascara - this is a great, buildable product. I apply one coat for a day look and then create more of a dramatic lash for an evening out with more layers.

End of year favourites

End of 2015 favourites

I either bought or received quite a lot of new products over the Christmas period, so I thought I would post about a few essentials that I discovered towards the end of the year. 

1. Papaya Gold Paw Paw Moisturing balm - this is a great all purpose balm but especially good for dry lips. You don't need to apply it very often to keep your lips hydrated.  I imagine

November and December favourites

November/December favourites

With this last month being so busy I've decided to join November and December favourites together. I've been only been using a few items in skincare and make - up, but have found myself using the same items all the time. (All product links are at the end of this post)

1. Kiehl's creamy eye treatment - this is so comforting. My skin has felt quite dry recently and the La Roche posay eye gel I was using was great but just not quite enough to keep my skin hydrated. This is really moisturising and

Improving confidence when you have acne!

Recently my skin has really been playing up. I have always suffered with my skin, but over the last few years, since taking roaccutane, it has been so much better. Occasionally, though, I get flair ups. These do really affect my confidence and the stress and anxiety of worrying about my skin overwhelms me. I'm pretty sure it is hormonal and due to a little extra stress so have attacked it in the best way I know how!

October favourites

October favourites

1. 'Chanel chance' perfume. An old faithful! This was a present for my birthday. I love this perfume. It has a sophisticated scent that lasts all day.

2. 'Vitamin E face mist' from The Body Shop. I haven't used anything from The Body Shop in such a long time, but I know this range has been really popular recently. This is a lovely, refreshing mist for throughout the day which sets and perks up your make up.

3. 'Berry picking' lipgloss by Tanya Burr cosmetics. I love this colour. Fantastic for autumn. I've worn it lots this month. Makes you feel really glam, even on a dressed down day.  Great formula and longevity. I am excited to try more of the range.

4. 'Vitamin E sink in moisture mask' by The Body Shop. This is a great moisturiser. I use it day and night. I put quite a thick layer on overnight. It says to tissue off excess but I only do this in the day. In the morning my skin feels really soft. It's also a good make up base. Very affordable. I'm impressed with The Body Shop again.

August favourites

1. Sarah Chapman 'Overnight facial oil' - I have wanted to try this for ages and decided to finish up other things first. This is a miracle in a bottle as far as I'm concerned! Perhaps

St Tropez 'In shower gradual tan' - worth the hype?

Shower, leave on for 3 minutes, then shower off. It's that simple - pretty much! You need to wash your hair and cleanse first, then turn off the shower and apply a generous amount in circular motions. You then need to wait 3 minutes (I would advise wiping the excess product from hands and nails at this point) and then you shower off with just warm water. I think this is brilliant- you don't have to wait ages for the product to dry, just 3 mins and you can get dressed straight away! It does have a biscuity smell on me so perhaps doing it the night before you go anywhere might be advisable. It is also quite moisturising for a fake tan and has a subtle tint. If you like a very dark tan, then this probably isn't for you. However, if like me, you just want to take the edge of a very pale skin, but it not be too obvious that you've used fake tan then this is fab! I find it lasts about 10 -12 days and doesn't go patchy, just fades very slowly. I have used it, perhaps twice a week since the beginning of June and I still have enough left for at least 3/4 applications.  I love the ease and efficiency of this product and am sure I will be repurchasing very soon.