August Favourites!

August was a funny month for me product wise. I've worn far less make up than usual due to the fact that i have had a bit of a tan and I've just not felt like wearing as much lately.

The following products have been real staples that i have relied on for quick no fuss grooming which are easy to use and fail safe for me.

August Love Lot!

Perfect Packages!

The above 3 products are great for travelling as they come in cute little sizes that can't spill and make a mess.

Rose & Co Balm of Roses: This is such an amazing product that retails at around £3 so cheap as well. It is a gently fragranced super moisturising balm that smells of freshly cut roses. It's one of those multi purpose products that i use on lips, cuticles, heels, elbows. Any dry patches etc.
I even use it on the ends of my hair sometimes to control frizz and did i mention it smells beautiful?

Lush LOVE Solid Perfume: I can't get enough of this solid perfume. It smells just like the Lush Fizzbanger bath ballistic. The fragrance is a warm slightly sweet almost foodie smell which has hints of cinnamon and apple and something else that i can't quite put my finger on. Perfect for autumn and quite unusual.
This lasts really well on the skin too which is quite unusual for a solid fragrance.

MOR Lip Delight Lychee Flower: This has to be THE most amazing lip balm ever. If you have never tried MOR products i urge you to treat yourself. This little tin of gorgeousness smells like freshly picked Lychee's and is the smoothest silkiest lip balm that Ive ever used. It keeps my lips super soft and leaves a pretty sheen as well.

No Fail Makeup!

NYX Gloss Natural: This is my " My lips but better colour". I can wear this with little or no makeup on and it still looks great. I love the fruity smell and it has a good lasting ability for a gloss.

 NYX Natural Gloss!

Nars Penny Lane: I got this in a blog sale after wanting it for ages and I'm really glad i managed to get my hands on this. On my medium skin it is a really natural looking cream blush that looks just as good on bare skin as it does on top of foundation. This blends like a dream and just adds a bit of colour without looking made up.

Liz Earle Skin Tint Beach: If Liz Earle was here right now I'd kiss her. I have finally found my HG tinted moisturiser. I raved about this when i reviewed it in the medium colour but the Beach shade is perfect on me and i can't get enough of it. The glow and little bit of colour it gives me is exactly what i want in a tinted moisturiser and it gives me that bit of coverage i need whilst still letting my natural skin show through. 10/10

Have you tried any of these products and if you have posted a favourites feel free to share the link in the comments i love reading these types of posts. xx

July Favourites & Empties!

Morning lovely ladies. I'm quite pleased with my empties for July. I seem to be on a bit of a roll with this using something before starting another milarki.
Anyway here are my used up products:

Empties!

Burts Bees Baby Wash & Shampoo: Love this product its so gentle and mild and useful for the whole family.

Liz Earle Energising body lotion: Its rare i use up a body lotion but this one is amazing. I have been slapping it on hips, bum and the tops of my arms and tummy area so there is no wonder its all gone. A definite re buy.

No7 Eye Make Up Remover: A great product, removes waterproof mascara easily. I will re buy this at some point but have quite a few others i want to try first. Just started on the botanics one for now.

Skin Science Bio Active Eye Contour: This tiny tube of amazingness is a product i am sad to have used up. Its Amazing. The prize tag on the other hand is just too steep for me £75. Still if you feel like a splurge then this is the one to go for. If you want to read more then check out my older post

Impulse body spray: I don't use body sprays very often I'm more of a perfume girl but i have enjoyed the freshness of this and it sort of reminds me of my youth for some reason.

Molton Brown Mini Coco De Mer Bath & Shower Gel: This was sent to me by the lovely Skin Scrubs and its the first Molten Brown product Ive used. It smells amazing and leaves skin super soft. Coconut fruit and honey made this the perfect holiday choice.

Now on to my Favourites

 L'Occitane Purifying Rice Toner

This does a great job of toning my skin and leaves it feeling really clean and silky to the touch. The smell of this is beautifully soothing and it contains salicylic acid which seems to help prevent my usual breakouts. This mini bottle is being used up at lightning speed.

Alpha H Liquid Gold

I have only recently started using this wonder product but i apply it at night and when i wake up my skin looks really glowy and smooth. I'm looking forward to seeing results after another month or so but loving it so far.

GOSH Lip Jam 107

There is nothing i dislike about this gloss, the colour looks great over any lippy, it smells quite strongly like bubblegum so not great if you don't like the smell. ( I happen to love it )
It has great staying power compared to most glosses too.

Caudalie Tinted Moisturiser

 I have been making the most of my tan and using this product to give it a boost. I adore this tinted moisturiser and will be doing a proper review soon. It's packed full of natural ingredients and it just gives an amazing glow to the skin. I get compliments on my skin when i wear this a lot :)

M2 Beaute Eyelash Growth System

I am nearing the end of these two products now and my lashes have never been as long before. I would undoubtedly recommend these as they have transformed my lashes from being the shortest stubby lashes to decent ones which to me has made a world of difference. I have reviewed here but another one coming soon with final results.

 Maybelline The Falsies Volume Mascara very Black

A great mascara for really black lashes. It can be a bit clumpy if I'm not careful but brilliant for big lashes and added drama. I've been wearing this nearly everyday and the more i use it the more i like it. Full review coming soon.

Makeup Forever High Definition Powder

I'd forgotten how brilliant this powder is. I love this powder because it is so invisible on the skin but just gives a beautiful polished finish. So lightweight and keeps skin shine free and keeps it looking ultra natural. Well worth the price tag. This has lasted me forever but I'm afraid i am nearing the end of the pot.

Thanks for reading if you got this far lol. As always feel free to leave a comment or a link to your favourites too xx

Hero Products of 2010 !

2010 was a great year in terms of Cosmetics & Skincare for me personally. I have to say i found it really hard to choose this little lot as i have tested out so many great products this last year that it was an almost impossible task.
I am just stating what I've loved and used the most here. So if you see anything that you want me to review or any questions then just add it to the comments and i will do a separate post on them. So here go's :

Hero Skincare

 Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser, Liz Earle skin repair light moisturiser, Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask

Hero Body Toners

 Liz Earle Energising Body Lotion, Transformulas Firm Skin

Hero Fake Tan

 Xen Tan Dark Lotion, Xen Tan Face Tanner Luxe


Hero Skin Scents

Aqualina Pink sugar perfume, Victoria secrets Lemon Sugar Body lotion & Body mist.


Hero Hands & Nail Treatment

 OPI Nail Envy, CND Solar Oil, Burt's Bees Almond milk bee's wax hand cream


Hero Hair Help

 Big Sexy Hair Powder Play, Tangle Teezer


Hero Nail Colour  ( I just couldn't choose 3 colours so instead I've chosen the brands which i loved the colour ranges and collections the most )

CND, Essie, Models Own


 Hero Foundation

 Chanel Pro Lumiere, Mac Face & Body

Hero Powder

Make Up Forever HD powder, Mac skinfinish, Clinique Gentle Light powder

Hero Concealer

 Benefit Erase Paste, Laura Mercier Camouflage Concealer, YSL Touche eclat

Hero Eye Bases

 Art Deco Eyeshadow Base, NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk

Hero Highlighters

 Mac Soft & Gentle, Mac Shell Cream Base, Clinique Colour Rub

Hero Liquid Liner

 Clinique Brush On Liner in True Black & Egyptian

Hero Eye Pencils

 Stila Topaz, Urban Decay 24/7, Prestige Total Intensity

Hero Cream Blusher

 Mac Joie De Vivre cremeblend, Pout Fushia Fusion

Hero Powder Blusher

 Mac Petalpoint

Hero Lip Products

 Mac EZ Baby Tendertone, Mac Blankety lipstick & Mac Florabundance Lipglass

Hero Bronzer

 Korres Bronzing powder sunlight glow, Artdeco SPF 12 bronzing compact, ELF Warm Bronzer

Hero Palette

 Urban Decay Naked Palette

 Too Faced Leopard Love Palette

Hero Brushes

 Elf Flat powder brush, Eco Tools blusher brush, Bare Minerals Brow brush

Hero Mineral Makeup

Everyday Minerals

Hero Body Moisturisers

Liz Earle Superskin Body Cream, Palmer Cocoa Butter Body Gloss.


Lets see what 2011 has to offer? This year i plan on buying less products and concentrating on wishlist things rather than buying lots of impulse buys. Well that's the plan anyway. If i stick to it or not is another story?
Hope you are all having a great weekend xx