Monthly Favourites | January

Okay, where did January go? I expected the month after the excitement of Christmas and 

New Year to drag but nope, its February already. Its safe to say January was a pretty busy month for me which is probably why its gone by so quickly - my  boyfriend and I had lots of visitors and lots of meals out which was lovely as January can always be a bit of a poopy month. I'm now looking forward to a slightly quieter February so I can save some money for my holiday in May - so excited! Anyway, I'll stop rambling now. Back to the point of this post - my January favourites. I discovered quite a few new loves this month after getting some new makeup bits for Christmas so I hope you enjoy finding out a bit more about them...

Yohji Yamamoto Love Story Perfume (0n sale here)

I can't describe perfumes so I'm not even going to try but this one is a total hidden gem and one that you NEED to sniff next time you're in Selfridges. I was first introduced to it after receiving a sample with an online beauty order and I fell in love as soon as I smelt it. Its feminine but sexy and sophisticated at the same time and I love the bottle too. It isn't a cheap perfume but its one of those that makes me feel special when I wear it as I don't know many other people who wear it or have even heard of it!

Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner | Link

I've mentioned this product in a favourites post before but I absolutely love it and recently repurchased another bottle so here it is again. Considering its a relatively cheap hair product, it makes my hair feel SO soft and it smells lovely too. Its very thick and creamy but doesn't weigh my hair down and every time I use it my hair is left feeling super smooth, soft and shiny. It contains various oils which are great for the hair and I'd recommend it to everyone if you're looking for something cheap and cheerful that does the job well!

MAC Soar Lip Liner | Link

I reviewed my new favourite MAC lip combo recently - Soar lip liner and Brave lipstick. Now although I love them both, the reason Soar has made it to the favourites and Brave hasn't is because I've used Soar throughout the whole month, either on its own or with Brave lipstick on top. Its the perfect nineties pinky nude and apparently the one Kylie Jenner uses so it makes my lips look nice and full. I also love that I can wear it both day and night! Definitely one to try.

NARS Iberico Velvet Matte Lip Pencil | Link

I received this lip pencil in the Digital World lip coffret for Christmas which was a set of five NARS lip pencils, a mixture of velvet matte and satin finishes (click here for full review). This shade is by far my favourite as its a bold orange toned red which I feel suits my skin tone well and brightens up my whole complexion. I also love the Velvet Matte formula as its very pigmented and long lasting without feeling drying. I'm definitely going to look into more shades of these lip pencils from NARS as they're fab!

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer | Link

For a long time I struggled to find an under-eye concealer that covered dark circles under my eyes but I've finally found it. The MAC Pro Longwear concealer is medium to full coverage and very creamy to it blends like a dream under my eyes. Considering its fairly full coverage, it isn't cakey at all and I simply dot a tiny about underneath my eyes then buff it in my a fluffy brush or beauty blender. I also find it to be really long lasting, especially if I set it with a powder. The shade I have is 'NC20' which is yellow toned and slightly lighter than my skin tone so it also provides a really nice highlighter effect. I do think I need to add a colour corrector underneath it though to completely stop dark circles showing through but that's just how concealers work - a yellow toned product won't cover blue/purple tones on its own.

Laura Mercier Eye Liner* | Link

I often struggle to find a black eyeliner I really like as it has to be super black as well as very creamy but long lasting. A big ask, I know. However, this Laura Mercier one I received in a Christmas gift set has come up trumps and I've been using it a lot for the past month, especially before a night out as the mini size is ideal for popping in my clutch bag.

Bare Minerals 'The Curtain Call' Eyeshadow Duo*

I got this eye shadow duo in the Bare Minerals 'Main Attraction' Christmas gift set (which is amazing by the way and on offer here for a bargain price) and I've been using it non-stop. It has two colours, both of which are very wearable for both day and night looks. The shade on the left is a beautiful champagne which is perfect for all over the lid, in the inner corners or on the brow bone and the shade on the right in a dark chocolate brown with flecks blue glitter running through it. It sounds bizzare I know but the glitter is subtle and it looks absolutely gorgeous in the crease and underneath the lower lashes and has been my night out eye shadow of choice lately. I'm really impressed with the formula of the shadows too as they're really pigmented, blend nicely and last a long time.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge | Link

I bought this months ago and high hopes for it after watching many tutorials where makeup artists use one of these instead of a brush. I'm also a big fan of Real Techniques so I had figured this would be just as great as their brushes. However, when I first used it I attempted to blend my whole face of foundation with it (not a good idea!) and because that didn't work too well, it got shoved to the back of my drawer unloved. Well, until recently that is when I decided I'd give it another whirl and I'm glad I did. After watching a few more tutorials I realised most people use a sponge to blend their under eye concealer rather than a whole face of makeup and for this purpose, it works a treat. I've been using it alongside the MAC Pro Longwear concealer and it blends it in perfectly for a really flawless finish. There's a lot of debates about whether these kind of sponges work better damp or dry and after using it both ways I don't think there's a great deal of difference. Anyway, ramble aside, this is great and well worth a try!

Glam Glow Face Mask* | Link

I remember when the Glam Glow face mask first cropped up on the beauty blogging / vlogging scene and it seemed everyone was raving about its amazing skin clearing powers! Its even been stated that A-list celebs use this stuff before red carpet events so I'm not going to lie, I was pretty intrigued to try it for myself. However, the high price tag always put me off purchasing so when I managed to get a little sample size, I was chuffed to bits. Since trying it, I can now see what all the hype is about and I've even bought myself a full size pot as it wowed me so much. Its a clay mask that dries hard on the skin and literally sucks all the crap out of the pores. I could see little black spots appearing on my skin as it dried where it was extracting the oil and dirt from my pores - pretty fascinating stuff let me tell you. I actually used the white version when I tried it (the original is photographed in this post) and I now own the full size version so be sure to keep your eye out for a full review of that. It really does make my skin look so clear and feel so soft, I can't even describe it to you. You'll ust trust have to trust me on this one, its good un'!

L-R: MAC Soar Lip Liner, Laura Mercier Eye Kohl Pencil, NARS Iberico Lip Pencil, Bare Minerals The Curtain Call Eyeshadow Duo, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Which products have you been loving this month? Have you tried any of these?

Lots of love,

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Monthly Favourites | November

So its now December and I can officially be ridiculously excited for Christmas, YAY! The month of November seemed to pass me by in the blink of an eye and I can't quite believe its now less than three weeks until Santa comes to visit. Utter madness, I tell you! This is my last monthly favourites post for the year of 2014 as my next favourites post will be my 2014 favourites - a round up of all my favourite products from the past year. Crikey, that's going to be a tough decision! Anyway, for now, here's what I've been loving lately ...

Collection Lip Butter | Perfect Plum
I'm a big fan of chunky lip pencils as they're so easy to use. I've tried my fair share of them now from all sorts of brands and I have to say, this one from Collection is my favourite to date. Its highly pigmented, glossy and long lasting. The shade 'Perfect Plum' is exactly as you'd expect, a perfect plum shade that's great for this time of year. I really can't fault it and for only £2.99, I'm going to have to pick up a few more shades to try.

Bourjois Bronzing Powder & Highlighter*
Bourjois chocoloate bronzer is a bit of a cult product in the beauty world and for good reason too - its affordable but does a great job at adding definition and a natural looking bronzed glow to the face. I've always been a fan of it myself and its always been the bronzer I've turned to when my uptime favourite NARS Laguna is running low. With this being said, you can imagine my delight when I was kindly sent Bourjois latest take on their chocolate bronzer - this time combining it with a highlighter too. Its a great little palette and great for travelling with as everything is together in a lightweight cardboard compact. The highlighter isn't the best one I've ever used but for day to day wear, its great.

The Body Shop Lip Balm | Raspberry
I went shopping at The Lowry outlet recently and if you buy four or more products from The Body Shop, you get 40% off. Absolute bargain! I didn't really realise how things worked until I got to the till and I only had three things so the lady serving me told me to grab one of these cheap lip balms as I'd then get my 40% off and save more money. What fabulous customer service! Anyway, I'm very pleased she encouraged me to get this as its such a great lip balm. It has a gel like formula and I find it nourishes my lips as well as leaving a gorgeous shine. It also smells / tastes divine too which is a nice bonus!

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Ultra Black Mascara*

I've been a big fan of the Bourjois 1 Seconde mascara for months now and wrote a full review on it here with before and after shots. However, Bourjois recently released an 'Ultra Black' version and I love it even more than the original. It still has the fab mixture of straight and spherical bristles that grab and add definition to each and every lash but as I like my lashes to look super dark, I was obviously going to favour this version. I'm not sure how it looks darker as black is black after all but it does seem to make my lashes look even bigger and fuller than the original version which I can't complain about. Its definitely the best mascara I've ever used and I'd highly recommend it!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream*

This classic beauty product has been raved about by the beauty industry for years but I've only recently got round to trying it. I never really knew what Eight Hour Cream was meant to be used for but I'd heard a lot of people say it was a great multi-purpose product and after doing my research I realised it can be used for a number of things such as soothing chapped, cracked or dry skin and any kind of skin irritation such as burns and grazes. With this being said, when I recently had an awful dry patch on my face caused by the cold winter weather, Eight Hour cream came to the rescue. I have to say I was pretty shocked at how thick this cream is and its brown colouring - I presumed it would be a typical white moisturiser that can be used all over the face. Due to its thickness and slightly sticky texture, I definitely didn't want to smear it all over my face so I just focused it on the dry area to see what it would do. Amazingly, after only two applications, the dry patch had completely vanished. I was pretty amazed and am highly impressed by this products super moisturising / healing powers. I'll be keeping it in my bedside drawer for future dry skin emergencies!

Rimmel Provocalips* 

I recently did a full review of the Rimmel Apocalips here and in that review I said how much I loved this new lip product from Rimmel thanks to its super staying power. I've never used a lip product as long lasting as these and I've used a LOT of lip products so that's saying something. When I say its long lasting, the swatch on my arm for this post didn't even come off after being scrubbed in the shower. The only thing that will budge it is the Benefit They're Real Eye Makeup remover so if you do buy one of these, make sure you have some super strength makeup remover at the ready. I also love how pigmented they are as it means I can have a bold lip colour and not have to worry about constantly re-applying throughout the night. I'm sure the two red shades I own 'Kiss Me You Fool' and 'Play With Fire' will be getting put to good use over the Christmas period.

Clynol Wonder 10 Treatment Spray*

As I've said many times before on my blog, I love a multi-purpose product so this Clynol wonder spray that combines 10 benefits in one easy spray is a haircare dream come true. I'm not going to go through all the benefits it provides as I'd be here all day but it offers lots of fab things such as heat protection, moisture, de-tangling, frizz reduction, volume and shine. I've been using this every day recently and I just love how easy it is to use - I pop some Moroccan Oil through the ends of my hair then spritz this all over before blowdrying and straightening in the morning. I then use it before bed so it can work its magic overnight. It definitely helps detangle my hair and make it more manageable whilst also providing long-term benefits to ensure my hair stays in good condition. I'd highly recommend giving this a try if you're like me and can't be bothered using ten different hair products.

What have you been loving lately? Have you tried any of these products?

Lots of love,

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Monthly Favourites | October

So its now November - how the heck did that happen? Since I moved to Manchester, the past two months have absolutely flown by and been a bit of a whirlwind to be honest. It only feels like two minutes ago I was leaving my old job and flat in Newcastle and two months later, here we are. Madness I tell you! Now its November, I'm officially in Christmas mode. This is the time of year when its acceptable to start getting excited about Christmas - I'm now on countdown to the 1st of December so I can put my tree up and open the first door on my advent calendar. Yay! Anyway, before I go off on a tangent, here's my top beauty picks for October ...

Garnier Ultimate Blends 1 Minute Treatment* | Link

I received this Garnier hair treatment when I went to see The Saturdays back in September and I've been absolutely it for giving my hair a quick dose of moisture. Its blended with Moroccan, Argan and Japanese Camellia Oils which are all known to nourish the hair and each time I use it, my hair is left feeling silky soft. Its also really convenient for someone like me who is always really busy and doesn't have time to leave a hair mask on for fifteen minutes. Within one minute this mask has done its job and leaves my hair feeling silky smooth.

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palettes* Link & Link

I'm going to be reviewing and comparing both of the Naked basics palettes on my blog very soon so I won't say too much about them for now other than I can't get enough of them and they've definitely been an essential part of my daily makeup bag since I got them. All six shades in each palette are matte or only have a very light sheen so they're perfect to use in the crease or as eyeliner/brow powder. Definitely an every day essential! Keep your eyes peeled for the full review.

MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter | Light Boost | Link

If you read my recent MAC haul, you'll see that I picked up MAC's Prep & Prime highlighter to help brighten my under eye area and I've been absolutely loving it. Its so handy to use because of the twist-up style applicator and because of the yellow tone it has, it does a brilliant job at brightening dark circles and creating that much coveted Kimmy K highlighted look.

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Brushes* | Link

Since receiving my rose gold Zoeva brush set, they've been my go-to brushes. Other than being beautiful to look at, they blend my makeup beautifully and are generally just great brushes to use as they do all the hard work for me in ensuring my makeup is blended perfectly. The two I've been using the most are the Silk Finish which is great for buffing in liquid foundation and the concealer buffer which as the name states, is great for buffing in concealer. I'd recommend this brush set to anyone, its exceptionally high quality, beautifully designed and affordable. The whole set for eight brushes and a bag is around £50 - such a bargain!

Lord & Berry Polish Eye Pencil | Mirror Black* | Link

I've tried quite a few Lord & Berry lip products in the past but I've only recently been introduced to their eye products and I'm now obsessed. No word of a lie, this is the best pencil liner I've EVER used. Its creamy without smudging everywhere, it lasts all day and its super black. I'm utterly in love with it and would urge everyone to try it!

Orofluido Shine Spray* | Link

I was recently sent this product and although I don't usually see any benefit from using shine sprays on my hair, this one has really impressed me. I spritz my hair with this after straightening or curling and it definitely makes it look a lot more glossy. I've found shine sprays have made my hair look greasy in the past but this one is a really fine mist so its hard to over-do it which is great. There's not a great deal more I can say about this other than if you're looking for a shine spray that actually works and makes the hair look shiny, this is one to try. 

Elemis Advanced Brightening Serum* | Link

Elemis is definitely one of my favourite skin care brands. I've loved every single product I've tried from them so far and this skin brightening serum is no exception. I've been using it morning and night for the past four or five weeks and have seen a big improvement in my skin tone. My complexion looks brighter and there's a lot less redness than there was previously. Its an absolute pleasure to use and sinks into my skin almost instantly meaning I don't have to hang around before applying my moisturiser. It is a pricey product but if you fancy some skincare indulgence, I'd highly recommend giving this a try.

New Kid I-Glow Shimmer Powder | Coral Crush* | Link

I've never been much of a blush person but this New Kid 'I-Glow' compact may have me converted. I've got the shade 'Coral Crush' and its a beautiful peach with hints of pink and gold shimmer running through it. The marbleised effect reminds me of the MAC Mineralize Skinfinishes and I love that it adds a pop of colour to my cheeks but also a highlight too. I find that when I wear this my whole complexion looks more awake and radiant. New Kid isn't a brand I've tried much before but since trying this, I'm certainly keen to try more.

Have you tried any of these products? What have you been loving this month?

Lots of love,

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Monthly Favourites | September

Happy Friday everyone - I hope you're all set for a fab weekend! I can't believe we're now in October - I realise every blogger says this in their monthly favourites posts but seriously, where has this year gone? I've been pretty hectic lately with my new job and what not and time seems to be flying by! It'll be Christmas before we know it, not that I'm complaining, it is the most wonderful time of the year after all! Anyway. ramble aside, here's a few things I've been loving throughout September ...

No.7 Cleansing Water

I'm a big fan of cleansing waters as they're such a quick, easy and effective way to remove makeup! I try not to use them instead of a proper cleanser but to remove the bulk of my makeup or for days when I'm feeling lazy, its an essential part of my routine! I've been using this No.7 cleansing water for well over a month now after picking it up with one of their £5 off vouchers and I've really enjoyed using it. It has a lovely fresh fragrance, removes makeup easily and is gentle on my sensitive skin. Its also a bargain with £5 off so be sure to pick one up next time you have a voucher!

NYX brown pencil eyeliner

I was getting a tad bored of wearing black pencil and liquid liner every day so I decided I'd try and mix things up a bit and use brown instead! I wasn't expecting to like it having worn black eyeliner since I started wearing makeup but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I found it looked more natural and really brought out the colour of my blue eyes. I'd heard wearing brown and bronze eye shadow helped bring out the colour of blue eyes but I never realised liner could provide the same effect. Don't get me wrong, I still love my black liner but I've been enjoyed a more subtle look for the past few weeks! I hope toning things down isn't a sign I'm getting old? Eeek!

Bourjois brown liquid liner

As I mentioned above, I've traded in my usual black liner for brown of late and I've been loving the more toned down and natural look! This Bourjois liquid liner has been accompanying the NYX liner mentioned above and paired together they make a fab little duo. This liner is pretty foolproof even for a liquid liner novice like myself - it glides on easily thanks to the pen style applicator and it last all day!

Garnier Miracle Skin Cream

Whenever a product promises to completely transform the skin, I often think 'yeah right' and that's exactly what I thought about this Garnier Miracle skin cream before I tried it. It promises to do a whole host of things including reducing the appearance of wrinkles, making skin appear flawless and smoothing its texture. Now although I was dubious, I have to say that it does live up to its claims and generally makes my skin look a lot better! I've been using it as a base for my foundation as it also protects and hydrates the skin as well as providing light coverage and smoothing the appearance of imperfections. When squeezed from the tube its a white liquid but don't let that put you off as it transforms to match your skin tone when blended.  

Jurlique Skin Balancing Face Oil

When my skin requires a bit of extra TLC, I always turn to a good face oil and the one I've been loving recently is the Jurlique balancing face oil which is just amazing for injecting some extra moisture into my skin! I pop it on before going to bed and when I wake up in the morning my skin feels so soft and looks very plump and glowing! I don't think I'd use it in the morning as it does take a while to sink it but at night time, its the perfect pamper treat!

Crown Brush SS022 Syntho Jumbo Powder Brush

I'm pretty fussy when it comes to makeup brushes and there aren't many that compare to my beloved Real Techniques. However, after being sent a lovely selection from Crown Brush, I've been really impressed with some of their brushes, particuarly this Jumbo Powder brush which is fantastic for powdering or applying bronzer due to its large size! Its super soft too but fairly sturdy at the same time meaning it picks up product easily! I love it!

Maybelline 'Cherry Me' Baby Lips

Considering the baby lips cost a mere £2.99, I absolutely love them for a quick bit of moisture! I particularly love 'Cherry Me' and I've been using it all the time lately instead of lipstick/gloss as it adds a lovely subtle hint of colour to my lips - perfect for every day wear. I also love adding it on top of my fave lipsticks to add a bit of shine! Just a great all rounder really and for me, a handbag essential!

What have you been loving lately?

Lots of love,

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Monthly Favourites | July

The past month has been completely hectic for me as my dad was here visiting from Australia and I've spent the past four weeks travelling all over the UK to spend time with him. That's meant living out of suitcases for a good few weeks and sticking to the same products week in week out (due to the fact I was lazy and couldn't be bothered switching things up in my makeup and wash bags between trips). That also means I don't have a massive amount of favourites this month - I feel like I haven't had much chance to try new products but there are a few gems I've discovered as well as some regular favourites...

As you can see from the selection above, I haven't been trying out many new skin or hair care products recently but I have been trying a couple of new beauty products and rekindling my love for some old favourites. Two new products I've been loving are the Too Faced Natural Eyes palette which my lovely boyfriend bought for me for my birthday and the Revlon Photoready foundation which I bought on a recent trip to Boots. The eyeshadow palette has been my go-to for a good few weeks now as its just perfect for creating a natural eye look. I love that it has a mixture of matte and shimmery shades and I've been using it for both day and evening looks so its very versatile. Its also really cool that each row represents a different look (day, classic and fashion) and although I prefer to mix and match, this is a really nice idea, especially if you're new to makeup. I'll be reviewing this in full soon with swatches so keep your eyes peeled!

Revlon foundations have always been on my 'must try' list so when I was recently sent a Boots voucher, I immediately headed for the Revlon counter. I originally wanted to get the Colorstay foundation as its a blogger favourite but unfortunately they didn't have my shade. However, I was clearly meant to get the Photoready version instead as I've been really enjoying using it - its quite lightweight but has good coverage and makes my skin look really radiant. Again, keep your eyes peeled for a full review.

A few products I've owned for a while now but am still loving are the Benefit Watt's Up highlighter, the Urban Decay 24 hour eye liner in the shade 'Zero', Tanya Burr's lipgloss in 'Picnic in the Park' and a super old favourite Revlon lip butter in the shade 'Lollipop'. The Benefit highlighter is one of my more recent discoveries but I've been using it almost every day for the past couple of months to add dewy glow to my skin - you can read my full review here which explains why I love it so much! The Urban Decay eyeliner has been my go-to liner for the past couple of weeks after losing my MAC Smolder pencil and I'm impressed by it - I wouldn't say it beats MAC to the top spot but its definitely a close second and I haven't felt the need to rush out and repurchase my Smolder pencil just yet. My favourite lip combo over the past month would have to be my favourite Revlon lip butter 'Lollipop' which I'd consider one of my all time favourite lip products due to the beautiful berry pink shade and creamy formula paired with Tanya Burr's lipgloss in 'Picnic in the Park'. I love that Tanya's lip glosses aren't at all sticky and this soft pink shade is really flattering and can be worn over other lip products or on its own.

Although I haven't been delving into any new skin or hair care products recently, one thing I have switched up is my fragrance. My dad bought me the L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Eau de toilette from duty free on his way here and I'm absolutely in love with it. I love anything cherry scented so this perfume is my perfect scent - its sweet without being sickly, fresh and very feminine. I also love the sleek glass bottle! As well as the fragrance I've also been loving the matching cherry blossom shower gel and hand cream - using all three products together ensures the cherry fragrance sticks around even longer!

Have you tried any of these products? Let me know what you've been loving lately in the comments below!

Lots of love,

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Monthly Favourites | June

I really can't believe we're now in July - its absoloute madness! I've been looking forward to my dad coming to visit from Australia all year and I can't believe its finally here and I'll get to see him on Friday after two whole years. Its really quite scary how quickly time goes! I'm also going to be another year older on Sunday as its my 24th birthday - I'm really looking forward to spending the weekend with all my family and friends!! 

I didn't publish a monthly favourites post last month as I was too busy getting ready for my holiday to Portugal and generally running around like a headless chicken. There also wasn't anything that had particuarly stood out to me and I found myself using the same products most of the time. I only really like to do these posts when there's a few new bits and bobs I've been trying and really enjoying - genuine favourites and not just something to fill a post, if that makes sense? Anyway, that's enough rambling from me, here's a run down of my June favourites ...

Vaseline Spray & Go | Link

This handy spray on moisturiser has been a god send to both me and my boyfriend since we returned from our holiday to Portugal. As I’m sure you’ve heard me mention in the past, I’m a bit lazy when it comes to moisturising my body but this solves that problem as its just so quick and easy to use. Spray, rub in the excess and I’m good to go. It sinks into the skin almost instantly and doesn’t leave any greasy residue behind so I can get dressed straight away after use. It also has the most beautiful scent and the Aloe Vera formula has helped my boyfriend and I prolong our holiday tans. I absolutely love this stuff and if you’re going away on holiday, its well worth buying!

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream | Link

I’ve already wrote a full review about this perfume here so I won’t say too much other than its been my fragrance of choice since receiving it at the start of June and its definitely one to go and sniff while your passing through duty free or when its released nationwide on the 15th July. Other than having the most stunning bottle I’ve ever seen it also has a beautiful delicate, fresh and feminine scent. Its definitely my go-to Summer fragrance!

RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum | Link

When I first heard about RapidBrow, I have to say I was dubious. When it comes to brow and lash growth serums, I often think they’re a bit of a con and overpriced. However, that’s probably because when I’ve tried them in the past, I’ve never used them every day and night like you’re supposed to. Now don’t get me wrong, I still think some of them are complete rip offs but RapidBrow has seriously impressed me. I’ve been sticking to the ‘use it every morning and night rule’ for a good few weeks now and I’ve seen a huge difference in my brows. I started using this to help me grow in sparse areas towards the ends of my brows and its definitely helped me achieve that. It’s also made me grow hairs in places they’ve never grown before – even my boyfriend noticed my brows were getting a bit wild! I’m not going to say much more as I intend on doing an in depth review about this in the near future!

Benefit Dream Screen | Link

I was lucky enough to be sent Benefit’s whole skincare range recently and I’ve been really enjoying using all of the products (full review on the whole range coming soon) but the product I’ve been using most over the past month has definitely been their new sunscreen which is very cleverly named ‘Dream Screen’. I took this on holiday with me to protect my face as it has a high SPF of 45+ and it did the job wonderfully. My face didn’t get burnt at all and as well as protecting my skin, it’s also a fantastic daytime moisturiser and made my skin feel lovely and smooth. I loved using it as a moisturiser so much that I’m still using it now I’m home from my holiday as its light enough to be used as a base for makeup and it smells amazing which is always a bonus! I’d definitely recommend picking this up if you’re after a good quality high factor sunscreen that doubles up as a daily moisturiser!

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara | Link

I’ve been absolutely loving this new mascara from Bourjois and think I may have actually found a mascara I’ll stay loyal to and repurchase. Considering I normally change my mascaras more than my underwear (okay, not quite – slight exaggeration), this is high praise indeed! It really lives up to its volume title as with only one coat this mascara makes my lashes look thick, full and fanned out. If you want to know why I love it in so much in a bit more detail, I actually did a full review here along with some rather impressive before and after photos. Definitely worth popping in your basket next time you’re in Boots!

Eucerin AQUAporin Active Moisturising Cream | Link
I’ve really been loving this Eucerin moisturiser recently as it’s so light and therefore great to wear under makeup but also really moisturising. I used this to moisturise on holiday after long days out in the sun and it made my skin feel very refreshed, soft and plump. It contains Gluco-Glycerol which has been shown to support the natural network of water in the skin and Aquaporin Active which allows essential moisture to be extensively distributed, even in the deeper epidermal skin layers. It’s a fab little moisturiser and great for those of you with combination or sensitive skin!

Rimmel Wake Me Up C0ncealer | Link (currently on sale as ASOS)
Rimmel’s Wake Me Up foundation is one of my favourites so I recently decided to give the concealer a whirl too after reading lots of good reviews about it. I got one of the lightest shades (I believe its ivory) as I like to use a shade or two lighter than my skin tone to brighten my under-eye area and help me achieve that much coveted Kim Kardashian highlight and contour. I’ve used so many drugstore concealers in the past and have always been disappointed (they’ve always been too thick/cakey or lacking in coverage) but this one is great – it has a medium coverage, creamy consistency and it brightens my dark circles nicely. I wouldn’t say it completely covers dark circles and I’m hoping to get the Bobbi Brown corrector to wear underneath this but for brightening, its perfect! 

Which products have you been loving lately? Have you tried any of these?

Lots of love,

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