A Slightly Late October Favourites

Hi Ladies! I hope you are all well. I realise this is a slightly late monthly favourites but I've been so busy lately with my new job and friends visiting that I've just not had chance. Also, I feel like I've not been loving an awful lots of new products lately so I don't want to bore you all with the same things each month. Anyway, enough of this moany intro, lets get on to why I've been loving each of these products lately!  

Benefit Brow Zings

I won't go into too much detail about this as I recently wrote a full review on it here. However, I'm still loving this product and use it every single day to add more definition to my brows. This kit makes mine look full and defined without look unnatural and I use if every single day when I'm getting ready. I'd really recommend it if your looking for a new product to fill in your brows with.

Bioderma

I'm sure lots of you will use/love this as it is possibly one of the most raved about and hyped products EVER. I didn't want to give into the hype at first but I have to say it's amazing for removing my makeup quickly and efficiently. I've also wrote a full review on this product here if you want to hear more of my thoughts on it.

Touch of Silver Shampoo

I have used this shampoo for years now and it never lets me down. If your wondering why its purple its because purple counteracts any brassiness in the hair. As I'm sure your al aware I'm a blondie and blonde hair has a tendency to look dull and brassy a few weeks after having it coloured. However, this shampoo prevents that from happening and keeps the colour looking bright and fresh. I use it twice a week as suggested on the bottle and I can really notice a difference after using it. Its specifically designed for people with blonde, white or grey hair but it can also be used on 'ombre' hair to keep the ends light.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

I've been using this for the past month now since my beloved NARS Laguna ran out and my MAC bronzer decided to vanish. I've actually owned Hoola for ages now (hence the mess of the box) but as I love Laguna so much it always stayed in my Muji drawers untouched. However, as I was bronzer-less I decided to give it a go and have really enjoyed using it. I love that it is matte as this means it is perfect for contouring. However, if I had to pick a fave, it would still be NARS Laguna but nevertheless this has been my go-to bronzer for the past month.

YSL Rouge Volupte 'Rose Caresse' Lipstick

I recently blogged about this lipstick here and although I have only had it for a few weeks it is already up there with my all time favourite lipsticks. The packaging is beautiful, the formula is luxurious and the dusky rose shade is perfect for the Winter months. The only down side is the price but I'd highly suggest popping one of these on your wish list with Christmas just around the corner. It's the perfect excuse ;).

Topshop 'Crescent Moon' Highlighter

I've also blogged about this beautiful creation here after spotting it in my local Topshop and immediately needing it in my life. It is a beautiful multi-toned highlighter with a high iridescent finish. I have used it every single day since I bought it and love it just as much as MAC Soft & Gentle. It is 100% worth checking out if you haven't already.

So there we have it, a few products I've been loving for the past month. I can't believe its Novemeber already but it does make me exceptionally happy that it is Christmas soon. YEY my favourite time of the year!!

What products have you been loving lately?

Lots of Love,

Monthly Favourites | September

Hi Ladies. I hope you are all having a great week. I'd like to start this post by saying a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on my last post. That includes tweets and Instagram messages too because the amount of positive feedback I received was absolutely amazing. Lots of you said you would like to see more makeup looks from me so I will definitely try my best to whip a few more up. It's funny that I was so self conscious about uploading those pictures yet I received the best response I've had to a post so far. The blogging community really is so lovely and I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to meet so many lovely girls. So without blabbering on too much, thanks again guys!

Now moving on to the actual post itself (I talk too much!), I'd like to share my September favourites with you. Another month has gone by, can you believe it? I say this every month but I just can't believe how time flys. October is the month of Halloween which is exciting, I can't wait see the outfits and makeup all you bloggers come up with. 

I don't have a huge selection of favourites this month as I seem to be using the same products over and over again. However, there are a few things I've purchased or rediscovered that I would like to share with you. 

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

I recently bought this from Ebay after giving in to all the hype surrounding it. I have been using it every day since receiving it and absolutely love how easily it removes my makeup whilst remaining gentle on my sensitive skin. I have reviewed it in full here if you want to know what I think about it in more detail.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

I bought this foundation months ago now and have used it almost every day since. I have featured it in a favourites post before but I have since repurchased it around four times and just can't get enough of it. I love how it adds a healthy glow to my skin and it smells amazing too. You MUST try this is your haven't already. I have reviewed this in full here if you want to know more about it.

St.Tropez Bronzing Lotion

This has been my go-to tan of late since my Xen-Tan ran out. I really loved Xen-Tan and when I have some pennies I will be 100% repurchasing it. However, as I'm a poor little bean at the moment I've had to make do with something I already had. I received this bottle of St.Tropez as a gift but due to it being a lotion (I prefer mousse), it has been left unloved in my drawer. However, since using it lately I really like it and it leaves my skin looking beautifully bronzed. I will be reviewing it in full very soon with before and after photos.

MAC Girl About Town Lipstick

This has always been my favourite lipstick but I have been wearing it more often recently as I think it is the perfect Autumn lipstick. I recently reviewed it here and lots of you said you loved it. If you are looking for a new lipstick for the Autumn/Winter months, I can't recommend this gorgeous berry shade enough.

Girls With Attitude Eyelashes*

I was kindly sent four pairs of lashes from Girls With Attitude a few weeks ago and they have instantly become a favourite alongside my beloved Eylures. Much like Eylure these lashes come in an abundance of styles, look very natural, shape to the eye well and include a decent lash glue for easy application. I will be reviewing the sets I was sent soon so I won't say too much but I have been loving them and would definitely repurchase.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

I bought this a couple of weeks ago after running out of my beloved MAC Mineralize Skinfinish natural. As much as I love my MAC, I just couldn't bring myself to splash out £20.00 in my current financial situation. I'd read a few reviews saying this powder was perfect for setting foundation and keeping the skin shine free. After using it every day since purchasing, I have to agree. Again I will be reviewing this in full soon so keep an eye out for that.

MAC Cranberry & Sketch Eyeshadows

These are the two shadows I featured in my previous post and I am so in love with them. Individually they are beautiful shades but paired together they make the most gorgeous Autumn eye look. I will be wearing them a lot throughout Autumn/Winter and can't recommend them enough. If you want to see swatches and how they look together, you can read my post here.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my September favourites. Which products have you been loving lately?

Lots of Love,

Bioderma Sensibio H2O: My Thoughts

Hi Ladies. Now I'm pretty sure this product needs no introduction as it has been hyped all over the blogging world for months. I've read review after review of this product and almost every single one has been positive. I tried telling myself I didn't need it but temptation was too much and I couldn't resist popping on Ebay and ordering myself a bottle. I ordered the 'sensibio' version as my skin is quite partial to reacting to new products and I opted for a 250ml bottle instead of the 500ml version just incase I wasn't too keen on it.

If you've never heard of Bioderma before it is essentially a water based cleansing solution that removes makeup. At first I was a bit baffled by the science behind it and if I'm honest, I still am. All I know is that this is a 'micellar' solution which is basically water that contains small balls of cleansing particles. I've tried reading about it online but it's all a bit too complicated if you ask me. I never was good with science.

As Bioderma is a French product it isn't readily available to buy in the UK. I'd read that lots of bloggers had ordered it from Ebay so although I was a little dubious, I gathered it would be safe and sound. I always like to order from top-rated sellers on Ebay as I find them to be more reliable so I ended up ordering mine from this from this seller here. The service was absolutely fantastic and my package arrived the next day. It was very securely wrapped and the bottle itself was in a box full of shredded paper to keep it protected. 

I obviously couldn't wait to give it a try so I decided I would use it there and then to see what all the fuss is about. I have to admit, all of the rave reviews are absolutely right. I popped a few squirts onto a cotton pad and within a couple of seconds it began melting my makeup away including heavy eye makeup. I have been using it both morning and night since receiving it and find that two soaked cotton pads manage to completely remove every trace of makeup from my skin.

Before I recieved this product, I was using the Caudalie Cleansing Water and as much as I love it and will continue to use it, Bioderma removed my makeup so much quicker. It left no oily or sticky residue on my skin and instead left my face feeling clean and fresh. I also love that it has no scent and is very gentle on my sensitive skin.

I have really enjoyed using this product and I should have listened to the hype a bit sooner. I paid £7.75 for a 250ml bottle but I know you can get the 500ml version for around £10.00 which I don't think is too bad for such a huge bottle. I will definitely be ordering the bigger size when this one runs out.

Have you ever tried Bioderma? What do you think?

Lots of Love,

P.S - If you missed my post yesterday, I am now offering advertising on my blog. If you would like a slot for October you can have a look at the prices here.

Lazy Girl Skincare | Caudalie Cleansing Water

Hey Ladies! If you read my haul post here, you will know that I recently received the Caudalie Cleansing Water as a gift from my boyfriend. If you read blogs regularly, I am sure you will of all heard of cleansing water by now as every man and his dog seems to be raving about it. I think it all began with Bioderma which is a cult favourite among beauty lovers. I have never tried it myself as it is quite hard to get hold of but I was intrigued by the sound of a cleansing water and the micellar particles it contains. If you don't know what 'micellar' means then you should google it as science and I do not work well together. In simple terms though, a cleansing water contains small 'micellar' particles that help to remove any dirt and grime from our skin.

When it came to deciding which cleansing water I wanted to try, I instantly thought of Caudalie. Much like Bioderma, Caudalie has been so hyped due to its infamous 'beauty elixir' that I just had to give it a go. After reading a few reviews online and doing a bit more research on how cleansing waters worked, it instantly appealed to me.

Basically, a cleansing water is for people like me who are a tad lazy when it comes to skincare and want a quick method of removing makeup at the end of the day. I realise I should be thoroughly cleansing every day but when tiredness kicks in, the last thing I want to do is stand over a sink for ten minutes splashing my face with water and getting my hair wet. As I find cleansing before bed so inconvenient, I loved the sound of a cleanser I could pop on to a cotton pad, wipe over my face and wallah, my make up is gone.

When my boyfriend ordered this for me from Feel Unique I told him to order the 100ml instead of the 200 incase I didn't like it but now I am totally regretting it. Since receiving it a few weeks ago, I have been using it morning and night to remove my makeup. I pop a few drops on to a cotton pad and sweep it over my whole face. After using it for the first time, I was amazed by how lovely it smells. Like all Caudalie products, this cleanser has an evident grape scent. I have read a lot of negative reviews saying the scent is strong, overpowering or off putting but I personally love it and think it smells fresh and clean.

I also loved how easily it removed my makeup and how refreshing it felt on my skin. I have fairly sensitive skin so it often reacts to new skincare products but this left my skin feeling fresh, soft and clean with no irritation what so ever. Admittedly, I had to use two cotton pads to thoroughly remove all of my makeup but I didn't mind as the whole process was so quick and easy. It completely removes stubborn eye makeup, leaves no oily residue and my skin  is left feeling hydrated instead of tight like a lot of cleansers can make it feel.

Overall, I am in love with this cleanser. Its my new go-to skincare product and I will most definitely be repurchasing it when this bottle comes to an end. It takes no effort at all to remove all of my makeup and I love the fact I can now sit in my warm bed removing my makeup instead of over the bathroom sink for ten minutes. Of course I still use regular cream or foam cleansers most mornings in the shower but for night time use, this is the perfect lazy girl product. I have even found myself using it in a morning before applying my makeup as it gives my skin an instant boost and makes me look more awake. If you haven't tried this product before, I 100% recommend you give it a try if you want a quick method of removing makeup, dirt and grime from your skin.

I got mine from the Feel Unique website here and it is available in 100 or 200ml bottles. It normally costs £9.00 for 100ml and £15.00 for 200ml but they are currently having a sale with 19% off. I just might have to stock up. 

What do you think of cleansing waters? Have you tried the Caudalie one?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

Lots of Love,