May Favourites

I cant believe its June already! Its an exciting month for me as I'm going on a girls holiday at the end of the month woohoo i cant wait, unfortunately this means putting my organizational skills to the test to try and get posts planned, written and scheduled before then! Anyway i didn't do a favorites post last month i don't think i had many new favorites i wanted to rave about however this month i do. Some are new to the blog some i've blogged about but all i have been loving using this past month.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water-
I have been using Michellar waters to remove my makeup and cleanse my skin at night now for about eighteen months. I started off using Bioderma which i used religiously until some of the highstreet beauty brands started to bring out their own versions. As much as i loved Bioderma is was a royal pain in my behind to get hold off so i decided to try a different one. I've tried the L'oreal and Garnier versions and to be honest i don't see a lot of difference in either both are good, the only reason i've stuck with the Garnier one is it seems better value for money. You get 400ml of product which will last you months and its a very reasonable price, i actually picked up my latest bottle on offer in Superdrug for under £4 which is just amazing.

V05 Plump it up Dry Backcombing Spray-
I am useless at actually backcombing my hair i just end up with a very knotty mess and most definitely not the volumous Cheryl Cole esque hair I'm after so i thought i would see if i could find a product to do it for me. I picked up the V05 Backcombing Spray and I'm really enjoying using it, you just shake and spray it onto the hair and it really does give a nice boost. Its my roots that i have a problem with my hair is fine and sits so flat but this gives a nice bit of volume and its so easy to use.

Soap&Glory One Heck Of A Blot-
I reviewed this product a few weeks back and am happy to report Im loving still loving it very much which is why its made the favorites post. It sets my makeup really well so well in-fact that i've noticed i don't need to touch up during the day as much. The only small thing that concerns me is i've actually hit pan already, only slightly in the middle but i am interested to see how much longer it will last as my Rimmel Stay Matte used to last a fair few months.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosenip Oil-
I tend to use this oil quite on and off, i like to use it when my skins been breaking out as its great to slather on at night to heal and reduce any scarring or marks. As me skin had been clear for a while i had not been using it but lately my skins started breaking out again so i brought this little beauty back out.  I've been applying a few drops to my face at night and gentle rubbing it in, in the morning my skin always looks fresh, bright and nourished.

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream-
This seems to have become my new day base of choice, since i bought it this is pretty much all i wear at work and on days off when i don't want a full made up look i reach for this too. Its so light on the skin, the colour match is great for me and it gives a decent amount of coverage exactly what i want.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush-
This is the first time i've featured a makeup brush in my favorites, however i really do feel it deserves it. I use the Expert face brush to apply my foundations and sometimes also my concealer. Its quite a firm brush which is incredibly soft which makes it great for applying and blending foundations. I find this blends the foundation so well and leaves the skin with an amazing finish, i really so love it.

Bourjois Little Pot Blush Rose de Jaspe-
This month this has become my new everyday blush, my poor Sleek Rose Gold blush hasn't had a look in. The beautiful rose colour is so flattering and goes well with all makeup looks, and the subtle hint of shimmer also looks so pretty.

So that was my May favorites, what have you been loving lately?

March Favourites

Hello lovelies, i cant believe its time for another favorites post already! The last month has just flown by, i feel like i've just been so busy lately, i apologize for blogging less and more randomly than usual and will hopefully get back into a routine soon enough.
The majority of my March favorites are new products that i've purchased in the last few months and am really loving and one is an old favorite.

Sleek i-Divine Original Palette-
I reviewed this palette back in February (Review) and since then i have used it so much. The colours are just so pretty and perfect for spring i actually used a few of the colours in my Spring makeup tutorial (Here) and these are still so many i want to use for different looks. At £7.99 the Sleek eyeshadow palettes are one of the biggest bargains around and i will be picking up more for my collection.

Benefit Gimmie Brow Light/Medium (Full Review) -
I've used this little wonder everyday since i bought it and i cant see that changing anytime soon. It is just great for girls who are pretty low maintenance with there brows like me, just slick it through and your good to go, love it.

Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in Orange Punch-
I used to use this along with the coral from the collection Peach on the Beach non stop last summer i also took them away on holiday as their perfect for a pool perfect pop of colour, and then i think over winter i brought out the dark vampy reds and forgot about it, until now that is! Orange Punch is just a great flattering colour and there so glossy and moisturizing. Orange lips are so on trend and this could be a great alternative if your wanted to try the trend but aren't brave enough for a full on orange lipstick.

BarryM Aquarium Collection Polishes-
I reviewed these polishes a few weeks back (Review) and i am still completely in love with them. I get so many compliments on my nails when wearing them, their just such interesting beautiful colours, the glitter top coats from the collection are also great.

Mac Hue Lipstick-
I wrote a post about this lipstick a few months back in-titled my perfect nude, and it very much still is!
I wear this lipstick all the time i'm obsessed with the colour, its a great everyday nude, and my go to lipstick for a night out if i'm going for a bold eye look. I love how moisturizing it is with such a nice finish i definitely want a few more Mac glaze lipsticks in my collection.

So thats what i've been loving lately, i no it was a very makeup orientated but i haven't really changed up my skin-care routine in a while so their are new favorites in that area. 

What have you been loving lately?

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February Favorites

Can you believe this is my first monthly favorites post since November?! I did do a couple of big 2013 round up posts on my favorite makeup (Here) and beauty (Here) products from the year but i wanted to get back into doing them monthly as i personally like reading them on other blogs, i think its nice to be nosy and no what other bloggers are loving using!

Ghost Whisper Blush-
I had the original Ghost Whisper perfume and loved it and then i got the Ghost Whisper Blush for Christmas and loved it even more, i have literally worn it everyday since. It smells light fresh and fruity its the perfect everyday scent. I think its unfortunately only a limited addition fragrance so i think I'm going to need to stock up.

Soap & Glory Lids Stuff (What's Nude)-
I bought this eyeshadow quad when i was just looking for a little palette i could fit in my makeup bag with simple everyday colours. I had heard a few bloggers saying how much they loved it and at first i wasn't convinced it was anything special, however now i've found myself using it all the time. I've been loving using just two of the matt shades Vanilla all over and Mudhoney in the crease and have been loving it. Even if i've been doing different eye looks with other palettes i use Vanilla as a base. Its made me want to try some more of soap and glory's makeup.

Mac Pink Nouveau- 
I've been wearing this quiet a lot lately, i think i've moved on a bit from vampy reds and I'm really feeling pink at the moment, weird how we go through phases isn't it? What i love about this pink is that its a sort of inbetween pink, its definitely not a your lips but better natural pink, and i wouldn't say it was outrageously bold either. Its just a slightly safer bright pink that you can wear day or night.

L'oreal True Match (Golden Beige)-
I am surprised this foundation has ended up in a favorites post, when i first bought it i was slightly underwhelmed. So many bloggers and Vloggers had raved about it and i was looking for an affordable everyday foundation for work etc you no when you don't want to waste "the good stuff" so i thought id give this a try. I just wasn't impressed it didn't stand out to me as being amazing in any shape or form, and yet i have come to love it. I think i just started to notice than it blended so easily and looked light and fresh on the skin, the staying powers not too bad on my either considering its not aimed towards oiler skin, definite grower and worth a try.

Superdrug Coconut Oil- 
Id been hearing people shout out about the benefits of Coconut Oil for so long, used in the hair on the skin and even to cook with, and i thought i need to try this out for myself. Im always looking for things to make my hair in particular healthier as i'm really trying to get it to grow thicker and longer. Its quiet strange to use its hard so you have to scoop some out melt it in your hands and apply where you want. I've been using it thorough the ends of my hair and its also great on dry areas of skin on my body and it leaves you smelling so good!

Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle-
This little beauty is another product that i got for Christmas and have used every day since. Im just besotted with it, i completely understand the hype. Its just such a pretty colour a subtle golden/champagne that really does flatter the skin, and its not too sparkly it just the right amount to be natural in the daytime. I cant see it being knocked off the spot of my top highlighter for a while.

I hope you enjoyed reading about the things i've been loving lately, what are you Febuary favorites?

2013 Makeup Favorites

Hey lovelies, i like to try and do a favorites post each month, its just a good way to share the products I'm currently loving  and why i like them. I've decided not to do a december favorites, instead I'm going to do a couple of posts dedicated to my favorite products from 2013, the first makeup and the second beauty and random favorites.
This post is my makeup favorites from the past year,  i have picked a single winning favorite for each category like my own little makeup awards. It was hard to choose some of them but i went for the things that i find myself reaching for more than the rest and ones that have really stood out to me for whatever reason. Some are old favorites and some i may have only discovered in the last couple of months, all i expect you've heard me ramble on and on about all of them before but thats simply because i love them!

Primer- Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer
I require a primer to be mattifying and this one really does the trick it also leaves my skin smooth and a great base for makeup.

Foundation- Vichy Dermablend
Foundation was a really hard one to choose, ive tried a few new foundations this year but Vichy dermablend is what i find my self reaching for when i want a flawless base that covers everything yet leaves your skin looking glowing.

Concealer- Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Great concealer at a great price, not a lot more to say than that really.

Blusher- Sleek Rose Gold Blush
Clear winner for me, the most beautiful flattering pink with gold shimmer.

Bronzer- Topshop Matte Bronzer in Sandcastle
Another clear favorite, i've mentioned it a shed load of times, i love the colour and i haven't used any other bronzer since i bought it.

Highlighter- Sleek Face Form Palette Highlighter, Benefit High Brow
(I know ive picked two highlighters but i use them both for different things so that should be allowed right?)
The Sleek highlighter is very subtle and pretty but thats why i love it, great for everyday use. I also love Benefits High Brow to  highlight the brow bone, inner corners of my eye and my cupids bow.

Powder- Rimmel Stay Matte
This is an old favorite, i've tried all sorts of face powders at all price ranges but i always come back to this one.

Eyebrow Product- Sleek Brow Kit
I like that you have a wax and a powder, it's the powder i use mainly its just a good colour for me.

Eye Palette- Urban Decay Naked 2
Naked 2 palette is a clear winner for me, i've used it to death over the past year, its been with me on all my travels as its got everything you need for a variety of looks.

Single Eye Product- Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Bikini-Tini
Massive fan of Benefits Creaseless Cream Shadows i have a few colours but this is my favorite i use it all the time as a simple complete eye look and also as a base for other colours.

Mascara- Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme
I have worked my way through a lot of mascara's this year but this one stands out to me, it gives longer fuller lashes and doesn't clump.

Eyeliner- Collection Extreme 24 hour Felt Tip Liner
Another great Collection product at a great price that does the trick. Good black black colour, i love the size of the nib, great for fool proof eyeliner application.

Lipstick- Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 380 Dark Night Waterl-Ooops
Found it hard to pick a favorite lipstick, there's so many that i love and this is hardly the most wearable of shades but its my favorite of the years new finds, i like that its something different and bolder for me.

Lipgloss- Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon in Peach on the Beach
This has been my most used lip product since i bought it, its just s great colour and i love how it just feels like I'm wearing a lip balm.

Lip Balm- The Body Shop Born Lippy in Watermelon
Soothes my lips nicely and smells so yummy.

So there you have it my favorite makeup products from 2013!

 Round of applause to the winning products, you have served me well my beauties and helped me to look slightly presentable over the past year and for that i thank you!

What are your favorite makeup products from the last year?

Zoe

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November Favorites!

 

Hello lovelies, i cant believe its december already, where has the year gone? Christmas in three weeks time and i haven't bought any presents yet, i am so unorganized!
I haven't done a favorites post in a few months as i found my most used and go to products where pretty much the same as before however this month i have a few new products to show you that i've been loving lately.

Garnier Ultimate Beauty Oil-
I bought this oil when i came back from my holiday as i started to peel quiet a bit and wanted to keep my skin moisturized to hang onto my tan for as long as possible. Im not massively into body products, i can be very lazy when it comes to body upkeep and i rarely remember to use a body lotion. This skin oil is great as its so easy to apply just spay it on and rub it in it sinks in quickly and leaves skin with a gorgeous glow to it, it also smells amazing, i love it my must have for keeping skin nourished in the winter.

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 107-

I've been loving wearing this lipstick its a great shade for A/W and a great choice to wear over the party season, i think its such a flattering colour and has a great finish. 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation-
I've been a massive fan of Double Wear for a good few years now, its without a doubt the best foundation i've found for keeping the shine at bay. I stopped using this for a few months mainly because i was using lighter foundations in the warmer weather and my skin was clearer so i didn't need as much coverage, however lately my skins been playing up a bit and i've needed that extra coverage this foundation really does cover a multitude of sins and for that reason it deserves a mention!


Garnier Pure Active Roll On-
As i just mentioned my skin hasn't been playing fair lately and i've suffered with a few more breakouts than normal, i've been applying this little gem onto spots a night and it really does help, i also apply it after the spot has gone to reduce the marks they leave.

Ren Invisible Pores Detox Mask-
I received this mask in my BBB Beauty Box (Post here) its a clay mask which is great for my skin-type. It really makes my pores feel unclogged and my skin fresh and clean, i love it and will definitely be purchasing it in full size.

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub-
This is a must have product for the lips in the cold winter months, this sugar scrub helps keep lips soft, and smells and tastes like sweets, amazing!

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat-
I've reviewed this moisturizer a few months ago (Review here) i still love it so much i have repurchased, its just great at keeping my skin shine free for longer and well moisturized.

Sleek Face Form Palette-
 I love the contour, highlight and blush from this palette they have become part of my everyday routine now, i would recommend this palette to everyone.

So those are the beauty products i've been loving over the last month, what products are you loving right now?

Zoe 

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July Favourites!

                                

Hello lovelys, its the start of the month, and that means its time for me to share with you my favorite make up and beauty products from the previous month.

Bioderma H20 Michelle Solution-

Technically this is not just a july favorite, however i haven't mentioned it yet and it definitely deserves a mention. This is my fourth bottle of Bioderma, i first became aware of it from watching a few you-tubers fleur de force and zoella and hearing them rave about it, before then i hadn't really heard of cleansing waters like this. Since i first decided to try it i haven't looked back, i am now a Bioderma addict! I use it at night to take my make up off and cleanse my skin, and it really does get it all off even stubborn mascara and it's just so gentle, i can imagine this will stay a firm favorite of mine for the foreseeable future. 

Topshop Full on Lashes Mascara-

I mentioned this mascara in my Topshop beauty haul post last week, and declared my love for it. I am so impressed with this mascara i feel it deserves a place in my favorites too! I love the way it makes my lashes look full of volume, it also does a good job at lengthening them too. It has a bristle brush applicator not a plastic one which i prefer with mascara's, and its a very black black colour. 

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil-

I received this oil in my British Beauty Blogger beauty box last month (post about this soon) and i have used it everyday since. I put it on on my face every night before bed so it has plenty of time to sink into my skin and when i get up my skin is glowing. 

Vera Wang Pink Princess-

I am so massively in love with this perfume, head over heels in fact! I first tried the original Princess version and loved that too, and when this one was released with its amazing pink sparkly bottle i was drawn to it like a moth to a very pretty flame! It is a very girly sweet scent and i just want to wear it all the time. 

Benefit World Famous Neutrals kit-

I love this amazing little box of wonders! The two shades of creaseless cream shadows are just amazing. I have found over the last month this been my go to kit for a bronzed glowing eye look, my naked two palette hasn't even had a look in! 

Garnier BB cream combination/oily in light-

I rediscovered this bb cream last month and i have really been enjoying using it again, i think i stopped using it for a while because although it is the light shade i find it is slightly too dark for me unless i have a bit of a tan, so as i have a bit of colour to my skin at the minute it matches really well. I do like to let my skin breath a bit in the summer and this is perfect for days when i don't want to wear foundation.

Maybelline Dream Matt Mouse in 020 Cameo-

Can you believe i only tried and this foundation for the first time last month?! I really have no idea why it took me so long, but since trying it i haven't used any of my other foundations. I really like how this foundation feels and looks on my skin, i can finally join in with the Dream Matt Mouse lovers hype! Better late then never! 

I hope you enjoyed reading about my favorite beauty products from july, i love reading your comments and would love to know what your favorites from last month are. 

Zoe

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