August Favourites - A Little Late ..

YSL Touch Eclat Foundation 
Now that the cold weather is making an appearance so is this foundation. Its lovely for dry skin and gives such a nice radiant dewy finish.

Bourjois Cream Blush in 01
This is a gorgeous peachy pink which adds a nice touch of colour to my pale skin. Its very soft and not sticky at all - the lasting power isn't brilliant but for around £5 you cant complain!

Balmi Coconut Lip Balm
I loooove this lip balm, definitely my favourite to date. It smells of coconut which is one of my all time favourite scents and it does a brilliant job of moisturising my lips.

The Body Shop Moisturise It Primer
I picked this up on a whim as I don't usually use a primer but I'm glad I did - I love it! It smoothes out fine lines and adds a bit of extra hydration which I need in the cold weather!

BareMinreals Original Powder Foundation
I like to dust this over my YSL foundation for a little extra coverage if needed, it's very pigmented so you only need a little dusting and it hides my pink cheeks nicely.

Garnier Eye Roll On
I use this straight after my moisturiser and it really wakes up tired eyes. It's surprisingly good as covering those dark circles too. I really love this and will continue to repurchase!

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer
I've tried so many concealers in the past (Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Mac) but this drug store concealer is my favourite for my dark circles. It has a lovely light consistency and doesn't cake up - I find it works so well with my Garnier roll on too.

What was your favourite product of August?

Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Night Face Cream Review

I love my Avene Tolerance Extreme Moisturiser but sometimes I get the urge to change it up. I noticed this Eucerin cream in Boots and thought I'd give it a go...

I'd say recently my skin has been more normal/dry rather than extremely dry like it usually is. This cream is very rich and greasy so it is perfect for the night time. But, I did find this too much for my skin. I don't break out very often but this gave me 3 really big sore spots. Wonderful.

This moisturiser is designed for very dry, rough, scaley skin and I think its my own fault really as my skin hasn't been as dry as usual! I think this would be perfect if you do have super dry skin as it really does help hydrate and keep it soft.  I've been using it on my hands and my elbows and its lovely, It may even be a life saver for those dreaded winter months.

What is your favourite moisturiser?

Aveeno Take 2! ♥ Moisturising Creamy Oil Review

Hey girlies, 

 

So I have another review today! Hope you enjoy .. 

 

 

 

 

I picked this up by mistake when looking for my Aveeno skin relief body lotion (review on that here), I didn't realise until I actually got home so i thought I may as well give it a go!

Even though I have dry skin I'm not a big fan of oils as they seem to sit on top of my skin and make me feel all clammy and uncomfortable so I didn't have high hopes for this moisturising creamy oil!

 

'Moisturises like an oil, absorbs like a cream'

 

I'll admit I was wrong, I love this stuff! As its a creamy oil (as they call it) it spreads over your skin so easily! Its so quick to use and effortless - its perfect for when your in a morning rush. It dries almost immediately and doesn't leave that greasy feeling that you get with most thick creams. I love my Body Shop Aloe Vera Body Butter (review here) but as the weather has been getting a little better that has been pushed to the back of the drawer now. The consistency of this perfect for warmer weather and I think I will continue to use this even when the sun does decide to make an appearance. 

This lotion contains colloidal oatmeal and sweet almond oil which are both amazing for moisturising dry and sensitive skin. It makes my skin feel so smooth and comfortable I'm now totally converted, I think I even prefer this to the skin relief lotion I was originally looking for! I usually go for unscented creams but this does have parfum listed right at the bottom. I like the scent of this, it reminds me of the smell of play dough which I know sounds weird but I actually like it! It's very subtle though and doesn't linger around for long.

I really recommend this stuff, I'm pleasantly surprised if I'm honest and I will be repurchasing this when it runs out! My new current favourite! ♥

 

Whats your favourite body lotion?

This weeks most used #2

Hey Lovelys!

I've fallen in love with a few new products recently and they have quickly (and easily) became staple products. There are a few oldies in the mix too so thought I would summarise them up in a little post :)

♥ Hydraluron Moisture Booster Serum (review here) -
This is by far my favourite product at the moment, it really does do what it says on the box and ah its just amazing. I have so much love for this product I could go on and on but if you try one new product at all this week/month it should be this!

♥ Benefit They're Real Mascara (review here) -
I finally caved and brought it and a lot like the serum above it almost immediately became my favourite! I used to swear by the Clinique curling mascara but this is just so so much better. Definitely my favourite mascara to date!

♥ Avene Skin Recovery Moisturiser & Tolerance extreme moisturiser -
I swear by the tolerance extreme moisturiser if you have dry/irritated/sensitive skin but as my skin has been behaving itself lately I've switched to the skin recovery cream which is much lighter. I tend to still use the tolerance extreme moisturiser at night as its so soothing and nourishing. Really love these 2 products! Review coming soon :)

♥ Aveeno Moisturising Creamy Oil -
This stuff is my best friend at the moment. It moisturises but doesn't feel greasy in the slightest, it a runny consistency which makes it easy peasy to apply and again this has quickly become a favourite of mine!

♥ Clinique Superfine Liner -
I've tried a lot of different eyebrow pencils and this is the one I always come back to. Its the perfect shade for my mousey brown eyebrows and the fact that its so fine is perfect as it's precise (I don't have the thickest of brows). I use quite a light hand with this and this still gives a nice colour pay off.

♥ S Factor Smoothing Conditioner -  
I got this part of a set and I absolutely love it. It makes your hair so soft and shiney and it smells delicious. Its definitely my go to conditioner at the moment and I will be writing a full review on this soon!

♥ Tresemme Heat Defence Spray -
This is the only heat defence spray that I have tried and actually liked! I often find that they make your hair sticky or slimey but I've never got that with this spray. I don't think you can really overdo it, it calms frizzies and actually makes your hair more manageable.

Whats your favourite product of the week? ♥

Meet my new best friend! ♥ Hydraluron Moisture Booster Serum

Let me start off by saying - My god, this stuff is amazing!

 

I loved my Caudalie SOS thirst quenching serum (review here) but this is just is so so much better! I was thinking of repurchasing the Caudalie serum as mine was on its last legs but as I'd seen a few great reviews on this new-ish Hydraluron serum I thought I'd change it up, give this a go instead and share my thoughts with you guys!

When I find something I love I cant wait to review it and this was one of them products. I have very sensitive skin so I am a little edgy about using new products but this little gamble paid off. This serum doesn't contain fragrance unlike the Caudalie serum and I think that's definitely a positive for me (even though I didn't have a reaction to the Caudalie serum).

It applies like a gel and a little does go a long way, I apply my moisturiser a minute or so later (I'm currently using Avene moisturisers which are amazing!) and my skin feels so hydrating and comfortable. I've definitely fallen in love with this serum as it doesn't aggravate my eczema and keeps me hydrated which is the main thing that I look for in a product.

I cant praise this stuff enough, its my favourite product of the moment and although it is quite expensive at £24.99 its so so worth it if you have skin like mine.  I can see myself repurchasing this over and over!

Have you tried this serum or are you tempted to?

Caudalie SOS Thirst Quenching Serum - First Impressions

Hey Girlies ♥, 


I had to write this review as the improvement in my skin in just a few days is bloody amazing!
I used to moisturise so much during the day - I'd apply my moisturiser in the morning and then a few hours later it would be dry again so out came the moisturiser. I would also wake up in the morning with such dry skin even after slathering my face in cream the night before. 

I've used this day and night since I got it a few days ago and my skin is so much smoother, calmer and well .. hydrated! I can literally go without applying moisturiser for the whole day now which to me is incredible! My dry skin has improved so much I wasn't expecting it to be this great. my makeup goes on so much nicer now and stays flake free during the day.

As soon as I apply this my redness disappears immediately but I think this is more of a temporary effect but it has already reduced the redness in my cheeks overall since using it. I apply this straight after I've cleansed and then apply my moisturiser on top and it feels so comforting and not irritating in the slightest. It may sound a bit much applying them both but my skin has been so much happier and I haven't had any breakouts but I can imagine that just the serum is fine if your skin is not at dry as mine.

The serum is so light and refreshing it literally sinks right into your skin. It does have a slight scent to it, it's a sort of floral plant fragrance. It reminds me of the smell of the Yves Rocher hydra vegetal products if you have ever smelt those.

If you have been thinking of getting this, GET IT!! It's truly amazing and I cant tell you how pleased I am with the results, I only wish that I had brought it sooner. 
It has only been a few days but the results so far are so incredible that I wanted to tell you all! I will do another update in a few weeks to report any changes but for now its an everyday necessity and I actually look forward to applying it!

Have you been thinking of getting this? Have you tried it? ♥

November Favourites ♥

 

Hi Girls ♥,

There's a lot of old favourites back in this months post but a few new additions which I lurrrve too! hope you enjoy ..

YSL Touch Eclat Founadtion - This is the best foundation I have ever used, its quite a light coverage but it's nice and buildable too. It's lovely and hydrating which is prefect for this cold weather and gives a nice dewy finish.

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Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara - The best mascara i have EVER used, it lengthens and keeps your lashes in place. Love it!

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Manuka Honey - My new all natural cleanser - it's amazing. Read my post on that here.

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NYX Cream Blush - This is a new find and it's lovely - such a dewy cream blush. Mini review here if you fancy a read.

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion - This is a blast from the past if you like, I used to use this religiously for a good year and then went off of it for a while. I have rekindled my love for this moisturiser recently. I don't use it all over my face as i find that it can break me out, i just use it on my drier bits.

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The Body Shop Aloe Vera Body Butter - This is just amazing for dry & sensitive skin. Full review here.

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TRESemme' Liquid Gold Hair Oil - One of the best hair oil's I've tried. I've mentioned this in so many posts! Full review here.

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The Body Shop Honey Bronze Face Gel - This is a new addition and i fell in love with it from the first time i used it! It's hydrating and gives you such a nice bronzed glow. I will be writing a full review on this soon.

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L'occitane Shea Butter - This little pot is great for any dry patches, really love this and use it everyday.

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Collection 2000 Concealer - I was never really a fan of this concealer for under my eyes but I've been reaching for it a lot recently! Must be those late nights.

Whats your November favourites, leave me your link to your post so I can have a nosey! ♥

 

October Favourites ♥

Hey Lovelies ♥

November already.. where has this year gone?!

So these are the items I've been lurrving this last month, I have a lot of old favourites back in this month as my skin has been a bit temperamental due to the ever changing weather!

 

 

♥ The Body Shop (TBS) Aloe Soothing Night Cream - this has been my saviour recently, it's a recent find of mine but its the only cream i can use that hasn't been stinging my face off. It's not the best moisturiser in the world but its so gentle and soothing.

 ♥ TBS Tea Tree Oil - I got a free sample of this with my TBS order and I really loved it so i brought it online, I had a nice big spot appear and this really calmed it down and shrunk it overnight :), since then I was converted!

 

♥ YSL touch Eclat Foundation - My favourite foundation ever! Such a lovely dewy finish with a light - medium coverage. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and even provides a little hydration during the day.

 

♥ bareMinerals Foundation - I've been using a light layer of this to set my foundation, i find it a little less drying than my other favourite powder (MAC Mineralize Skinfinish)

  

 

♥ Sally Hansen Cuticle Defense Oil - Since having my acrylics off my nails have been so brittle, I've been using this every night before bed and it does a really good job.

 

♥ Bobbi Brown Concealer Kit - There would have to be a pretty special concealer out there to get this off my favourites, hides my dark circles nicely and leaves a nice dewy finish.
 

♥ Tresemme Liquid Gold argan Oil - I really love this oil, the more i use it the more i love it. I use it as a pre-shampoo the night before i wash my hair and it prevents it from going all hard and crispy, I also use a little before blowdrying and it really detangles my always tangled hair!

What were your October Favourites? ♥

Top 5 Foundations for Dry Skin ♥

 

♥YSL Touche Eclat foundation

♥MAC Studio Sculpt foundation

♥Boujois healthy Mix foundaton

♥Revlon Age Defying

♥bareMinerals Original Foundation



L-R: ♥ MAC Studio Sculpt, ♥ YSL Touch Eclat, ♥ Bourjois Healthy Mix, ♥ Revlon Age Defying
Centre: ♥ bareMinerals

 

 ♥ The YSL Touche Eclat foundation is definately my favourite for every day use, its fragrance free and not irritating at all. It doesn't have the heaviest coverage and it is quite a runny consistency but it is nice and buildable with a dewy finish, it also doesn't set or exaggerate them dry bits which is great. I have so much love for this foundation!

 

♥MAC Studio Sculpt foundation is my favourite for a night out or that special occasion, the coverage is ammmazing and hides all them little lurking blemishes!! Its a gel formula so its not drying, although it is quite thick so i find its a bit to heavy for every day wear.

 

♥ The Boujois healthy Mix foundation is a heavier coverage than the YSL but much lighter than the MAC Studio Sculpt. It does have a slight fragrance to it but its not irritating at all. This doesn't last as long as the YSL or MAC studio sculpt but its still one of my favourites to date!

 

♥ The Revlon Age Defying is pretty similar to the YSL really, it has a very dewy finish with quite a light coverage - maybe a little less coverage than the YSL. It does have a slight scent too. It doesnt last all that long which is why i prefer the YSL, it lasts better with a little powder but that kinda defeats the point of the dewy look.

 

♥ The bareMinerals Original Foundation is a recent find of mine, i was always worried to try it as i had read some really bad reviews. I have the most sensitive skin ever and i have never had a reaction to this. Although it's a powder it doesn't look all cakey and dry which is what i was expecting. I often use a little bit of this to settle my liquid foundation, it leaves a bit of dewyness behind which i love.

 

 

I'd love to know your favourite foundation?  ♥♥

L'occitane En Provence Shea Butter Dry Skin Hand Cream Review & Pictures

 L'occitane En Provence Shea Butter Dry Skin Hand Cream

I got this as a free sample with my Debenhams order but as i really liked it I thought I'd do a little review on it :)

  

What they say:

Enriched with 20% Shea Butter, this super-creamy hand cream penetrates quickly to protect, nourish and moisturise hands. Honey, almond extracts and coconut oil are blended with shea butter to create this extremely effective care. The rich texture is rapidly absorbed to leave the hands soft and smooth with no oily traces.
Apply day and night as needed.

It is a really thick cream and to be honest a little blob doesnt get you very far - you do have to be quite generous. It smells gorgeous, it smells a bit like baby powder (if you dont like the smell of baby powder you wont like this - obvs)

 

It's not the easiest cream to rub in as its very thick but once its on it does feel very soft and silky but not greasy at all. It doesnt irritate my dry bits either which is a bonus (and rare for me!)

I much prefer this to my Liz Earle Hand Repair (review here), I could be bordering on saying this could be holy grail material - bold statement i know :)

I've had a little research online and its £18.50 for 150ml which is more expensive than i thought it would be but i do quite like it so i probably would pay this to be honest. They do a mini version which is 30ml for £8.00 which doesnt sound such a scary price - I will definitely be repurchasing this :)

What is your favoutie hand cream? ♥