It's monthly favourites time again! It's been so hot I've been shunning makeup for bikinis and sunscreen, but a few bits still caught my eye. I've even included a few non beauty favourites!
What have you been loving this month?!
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It's monthly favourites time again! It's been so hot I've been shunning makeup for bikinis and sunscreen, but a few bits still caught my eye. I've even included a few non beauty favourites!
What have you been loving this month?!
Well guys'n'gals, we are now officially halfway through 2014, how terrifying is that?! I don't know when time started going so fast but it's a little scary.
I'm keeping the favourites short and sweet this month, there has been no shopping, so nothing new to fall in love with, and to be honest, I've mostly just been loving the products from last months favourites! There were a few things that deserved a mention though, so without further ado, my favourites from June 2014.
The star of the show for me this month was the Bourjois 1 Seconde Volume Waterproof Mascara, the first waterproof mascara I've ever fallen for. It's got the most bizarre wand I've ever seen, a combination of little balls and spikes, but it just works, and really gets every lash from every angle, coating them in product. The formula itself is infallible, it's jet black, doesn't feel heavy on the lashes, but it lasts all day without smudging or flaking. It does take a decent balm cleanser to remove, but it's totally worth it.
Another product that has really impressed me is the Max Factor Face Finity Primer, one of the most heavy duty, longwearing primers I've tried. Smooths the skin, makes makeup last impossibly long, and feels really lightweight on the skin.
I won the amazing Alexandra's giveaway this month, and amongst the prizes was the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Captivating. A gorgeous matte peach, this adds colour and dimension to my cheeks, sculpting them to just look so much better. This blush lasts so long on the cheeks, and has definitely made me want more Tarte blushes!
Over the last couple of months I've fallen back in love with the YSL Touche Eclat. I've owned one of these for years now, and it really is an awesome product. I've been applying it on top of my under eye concealer to counteract the dark circles, and it really brightens my whole complexion.
I finally picked up the Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot setting powder last month, and I've used it pretty much every day since. It's a gorgeous translucent, lightweight setting powder that takes away the shine from your skin, without taking away the glow. It really helps makeup last, and doesn't look cakey at all.
And lastly, a little retraction. I previously included the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge in a disappointing products post. If I'm honest, I stand by what I said in that review, because I still don't know who has the time to use this to apply foundation. However, I've been using this to press my concealer in under my eyes, and blend out cream blush, and I really like it. It definitely gives a more natural look to the skin than you would get with a brush.
What have you been loving this month?
And another month is gone just like that. Not really sure where my life is disappearing off to, time really needs to slow down!
May has been a bittersweet month, one that I'm pretty pleased to be leaving behind to be honest. Do you ever just feel like there's a little black cloud following you around? I've felt a bit like that this month. Sometimes you just have to take a moment to remember that it's not all bad, and that the little black cloud will eventually pass. Said little black cloud is being banished for June.
Moving swiftly on, I have had nothing short of MAKEUP MAYHEM this month. I've been testing out products left right and center (all in the name of blogging, of course) and I've discovered some truly amazing products, that I'm so excited to tell you guys about!
The first thing, and probably my favourite product from the month is the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint. This got a lot of hype quite a while back but since until recently there hasn't been a physical store where you can buy Jouer products in England, I never paid it much attention. Fast forward to last month when I met up with my friend Daphne, whose skin was looking bloody fantastic, and she accredited it to this. One Cult Beauty order later and I think I might have found my favourite base product ever. Lightweight but covers all redness, with buildable coverage, matte but not powdery or cakey, natural looking and long lasting, this might just be my perfect base.
Also from Cult Beauty, the Anastasia DipBrow Pomade FINALLY came back in stock. I borrowed Daphne's back in March and fell in love, and have been waiting for it to be in stock again ever since. This stuff is basically just gel liner for your eyebrows, but somehow it gives perfectly defined, but still natural looking brows. I have the shade Dark Brown and it's perfect.
An oldie but goodie, I've fallen back in love with my MAC Studio Finish Concealer and I've been using the Eco Tools Buffing Concealer Brush to apply it. These two are like a match made in airbrushing heaven, covering every little blemish and red patch perfectly, seamlessly disguising it with the rest of my skin. This stuff really lasts all day too, much longer than any other concealer I've tried. I literally just poke the brush in the pot and buff it into my skin using a patting motion.
No blush this month because I've basically just been playing Blush Roulette all month, but I have found my perfect highlighter, and it is of course TheBalm Mary Lou Manizer. This just gives such a gorgeous glow to my skin, I almost want to cover myself in it. It's super finely milled so it doesn't look heavy on the skin. Also, it doubles as an excellent shimmery eyeshadow.
Two eye things that made the cut, I'll keep it brief on the Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer, and just say it's the best eyeshadow primer I've ever used. I've also been loving the Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara, a dual wand mascara that I didn't love when I first got, but paired with a pump on the lash curlers, gives gorgeous, fluttery, volumised lashes. I use the big wand first, and then the little one to really coat the lashes in the inner and outer corners.
I couldn't pick between these two lipsticks so they both get a mention. First off the Dior Lip Glow, which is basically a glorified lip balm that reacts to the PH of your lips, and just leaves my lips looking a little darker, fuller and glossier. If I haven't been wearing that, I've been sporting the Estée Lauder Pure Colour Lip Shine in Plexi Pink, a gorgeous bright blue toned pink that wears sheer, and just adds a pretty pop of colour to the lips. Perfect if, like me, bold lip colours intimidate you a little.
And lastly, one skincare favourite, The Body Shop's Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter, a gorgeous balm cleanser that really gets everything off your skin, leaving it feeling clean, soft and hydrated. I'm so impressed with this and can't see myself being without it any time soon.
What have been your favourites this month?!
Another month, another monthly favourites. Can you believe we are a third of the way through the year already? I certainly can't.
Before we get into favourites, a few admin bits. First off I want to thank everyone who has supported my blog this month, we have had the biggest readership growth this month since Bed in the Kitchen started over 18 months ago, and I honestly can't believe how many of you there are now! I'm planning a little giveaway when we hit 1000 Bloglovin' followers, I wish I could send you all something but this is the next best thing! If you have any suggestions for what I should giveaway then let me know in the comments! Secondly, I want to thank everyone that took part in my Photo A Day challenge over on Instagram, it's been awesome seeing your pictures! Thirdly, and finally, just a little notice that as of tomorrow all posts will be going live at 7am GMT instead of 9am, this is just a response to a few people who have said they enjoy reading blogs on their morning commute! As always if you have any suggestions for posts you'd like to see let me know in the comments! Also, don't forget about my Lifestyle Blog and YouTube Channel, I'd love to see you guys over there too!
On with the show!
It's been a strange sort of month, I've been backwards and forwards between my home in Bournemouth and my flat in London more times than I care to count. This, I guess, is what happens when Uni cuts out for a few weeks. Anyway, the result was that I spent the better half of this month living out of a ramshackle collection of bags, so the options for my monthly beauty favourites were pretty limited!
Let's start with the slightly less exciting item, but one that excites me greatly. Guys, this month I found my perfect foundation brush. This is the Blank Canvas Cosmetics F22 brush and it's utter perfection. Soft, tightly packed, domed bristles that are perfect for creating a fuller coverage look. And a total steal, coming in around the £10 mark.
I've had the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in my stash for a long time, but I only really picked it up and started paying it some attention at the end of last month. I'm now pretty much halfway through it I've used so much. This is such an easy concealer to reach for, it works for blemishes and dark circles, it's got good medium to full coverage, it stays put all day and you can apply it over makeup halfway through the day and it won't cake. What more could you want from a concealer?
I've only been using the L'Oreal Lumi Magique Primer for the last half of the month but I had to mention it. I've been using this all over my face before foundation to add an all over healthy glow, and mixing a little into my under eye concealer to perk up my undereyes. This stuff is amazing and if you don't have it yet, you need it.
When I went back home, I pretty much only took the Rimmel Glam Eyes Quad in Smokey Brown for my eyes. I love this little quad so much, four seriously pigmented, soft colours that can be used to create so many looks. And this palette is so affordable! A great one for travel, and a good staple for everyone's makeup collection.
My love for the L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara will never fade, but I was on the hunt this month for a more 'daytime' appropriate mascara, just something a little more natural looking. I picked up the L'Oreal Volume Million Lash Excess Mascara and it's just perfect. It lifts, curls, volumises and lengthens your lashes without making them look overly fake.
At the end of March I went to an event with the Lead International Makeup Artist for NARS, and in my goodie bag was a miniature of the NARS Deep Throat Blush. I do have this blush in a palette somewhere, but having a single of it has meant it's received a lot more loving, and has been my go-to blush this month. It's a gorgeous peachy pink blush shade with a very slight golden shimmer, a perfect every day blush shade.
Nine times out of ten this month I've been wearing my MAC Peach Blossom Lipstick, a perfect nude for me, with just a hint of peach to it, but enough pink to stop it washing me out. It just goes with every makeup look and is so easy to wear, and it looks super pretty too.
And finally, on my nails this month I have been loving the Maybelline Super Stay Gel Polish in Berry Stain, a gorgeous berry purple shade. Not massively appropriate for Spring, but I just can't get enough of this colour. The formula's spot on too, super glossy and pigmented, you only need one coat for perfect nails.
Those are my April favourites, what are yours?
Are we all excited for Christmas yet?! I think I would be more excited if I was decorating my flat! My boyfriend and I are leaving London on the 12th for four weeks, to go back home to Bournemouth, so there's not really much point in decorating. However, most of my Christmas shopping is done, I've got my advent calendar, and I've popped a playlist of cringey Christmas tunes on my iPod so in my head, it's basically Christmas.
Before I go full swing into Christmas themed posts, here's a rundown of the products I have been obsessed with this month.
First up, there's been a lot of nail polish loving this month. I hit Boots hard at the beginning of the month looking for wintery, Christmassy polishes, so on my nails has been a rotation of these shades. The first purchase was Essie's After School Boy Blazer, a gorgeous inky navy that just looks so sophisticated on your paws. I hunted high and low for the gel formulation of Nails Inc Porchester Square (I can't stand the standard formula of Nails Inc Polishes, so streaky, but I've been lusting after Porchester Square for the longest time), I absolutely love this polish, it's so gorgeous, and the formula is incredible, even if it does take its time drying. I've also been loving the Essie Winter Minis Kit, which contains Toggle on Top, Shearling Darling and Parka Perfect. Definitely reccommend picking up this kit, it's such good value for money, and would also make an excellent stocking stuffer.
Three lip products have pretty much owned that department this month. Rimmel Moisture Renew in Let's Get Naked has gotten me a fair few compliments this month, it's a gorgeous warm peach, that definitely suits the season. I've been pulling this out for every smokey eye look. In the same vein, I'm totally in love with the Bobbi Brown Sheer Lip Colour in Tutu, which is a slightly darker, slightly pinker and slightly sheerer sister to Let's Get Naked. I've barely stopped wearing it this month, I love the formula and I'll definitely be picking up more of these. I've been pairing both of these with the Benefit Ultra Plush Lipgloss in A-Lister, a true peach gloss that isn't sticky at all, but adds a gorgeous shine to the lips.
In the eye department, I've been rediscovering my love for the Max Factor Kohl Pencil in 020 black, which has been my favourite black pencil since puberty struck, and I went nowhere unless I was sporting heavily kohl rimmed lids. This is the blackest of black pencils and it has awesome staying power. I've been pairing this with my Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara, which gives really thick, full, long lashes with not a clump in sight.
There was little chance that the NARS One Night Stand Palette wasn't going to be in this favourites. I am absolutely obsessed with this palette, the colours are gorgeous and the staying power is second to none. Surprisingly, one of my favourite shades has been Mistinguette, the barbie-esque matte pink, that really perks up your complexion. I also love the highlighter in this palette, it looks gorgeous under the brow bone.
One skincare favourite, and I've gotten through about half a bottle of the Lush Tea Tree Water. At the beginning of the month my skin was being a bit strange, and I was struggling to shift a few pesky blemishes. I swapped out my usual toner for this, I've been spraying it directly onto my skin in the evenings, and on a cotton pad in the morning, and it's done wonders. Its' antibacterial so it's fab for congested skin.
Lastly, I wanted to mention a candle that I have just been in love with, it smells like mulled wine, and the scent throw is so incredible that just having the lid off fills the room with a warm and spicy fragrance. I found this in TKMaxx, and I'm definitely going to pop back and look for a second.
What have been your favourite products this month? What are you most looking forward to about Christmas?
Another month has been and gone, and I'm starting to feel old. Where is my life going?!
I haven't done much this month as I've basically been working the entire time. But I still managed to rustle up a few favourites to share with you.
First up was a purchase I made back in July, the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. I used this years ago and decided to buy another one since everyone seems to rave about it. Anyway, it's definitely worth the hype, it's super creamy, feels lovely on your skin and gets makeup off a treat.
I also finally bit the bullet and bought Grease Lightening, after picking up sample after sample and still being on the fence about it. I've come to the decision that I do really like it, it's a great spot treatment, it dries them out and gets rid of them super fast. Winner in my book.
The last skincare item is the Origins Ginzing Moisturiser. I'm not gonna say too much about this since I'll be doing a full review of this Wednesday, so come back then to see that!
Two bases made the cut this month, the Diorskin Nude BB Creme for days when I want a little less coverage, and Max Factor Facefinity when I was at work or going out. I'm obsessed with the Dior BB Creme, it's the best BB Creme I've ever tried by far, with decent coverage but natural looking. Facefinity is my favourite high coverage foundation, it stays put all day and gives a gorgeous, flawless matte finish.
Two lip products that I bought this month and have been obsessed with, are the Baby Lips in Cherry Me and the Bourjois Colour Boost in Red Sunrise. I just love these!
Since I bought my NARS And God Created the Woman palette, my Isolde Duo has been neglected, but I've been loving wearing this a lot this month, paired with a flick of gel black eyeliner.
Last up, on my nails has been Essie's Watermelon. I love the colour but I think there's something wrong with the formula since it's always really gritty. Strange.
What products have you been loving this month?
As we head into August, I'm glad to say the weather seems to be calming down, I'm so not a summer girl and I can't wait for it to be cold and wet again so I can wear coats and scarves and boots and lovely things again. This months favourites are pretty much all either for keeping makeup on in the heat, or looking summery. So without any further ado...
Urban Decay Smoked Palette: After getting stuck in a bit of a neutrals rut, I've been using this palette to add a little more colour in my everyday makeup look and I just love it. Super pigmented, gorgeous shades and I love the packaging too. You can read my full review here.
Benetint: This is a product that I kind of got bullied into buying by a pushy sales assistant, I must have been having a weak day. It's been lying neglected in my makeup collection since then, so for the best part of six months. However, I've recently realised that it's a great product, and been using it every day under lipstick or gloss as a base to help the colour last longer. It stays put all day and is actually a lovely subtle colour. It's come in handy when I've been moving, when I've wanted to be wearing a little makeup but nothing too much, or that is going to need touching up.
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray: I will shut up about this soon I promise. Spray this all over your face and no matter the humidity your makeup will stay put all day. Nuff said. Full review is over here.
Rimmel Orange Your Life Polish: I've spent the entire of the month floating between polishes on the orange/pink/coral scale, and this is one of my favourites. It's a bright orange, similar to Essie Orange It's Obvious, but a bit brighter. Staying power is awesome, as always with Rimmel Polishes, it's just a lovely summer colour.
Nars Laguna: The only bronzer for pale skin, I've used this every single day this month, dusted all over my face with a large powder brush, and in the hollows of my cheeks as a contour with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. So many people have commented and said that I look bronzed and healthier! Yay for finally mastering bronzer!
Mac Lustering: Pretty much the only lipstick I've worn all month. It's not as bright as the camera has made it look, and it's slightly sheer on application, it's kind of like a pink version of Plumful and I lurrrrrve it.
Along Came Betty Mattifying Stick: I'm pretty sure I paid under a fiver for this little stick of goodness, and it was a fiver well spent. Swoosh this over the t-zone aprés primer and pre-foundation to keep oils at bay all day. A summer makeup essential!
Benefit Boi-ing Concealer: I picked this up out of my collection by accident on a Monday morning and applied it before I realised that it wasn't the MAC Studio Fix Concealer I thought it was. The two are pretty similar, but this one is a little creamier so it's easier to blend. It's snuck it's way into my handbag for touchups and I've been quite enjoying it.
Vichy Purete Thermale Cleanser for Normal/Dry skin: No nasties, no scent, creamy cleanser that leaves your skin feeling refreshed. This is the first Vichy product I've tried and I'm really impressed.
Urban Fudge Iced Raspberry and Vanilla Hairspray: Holy mother of god this smells heavenly. Like seriously, I don't think I will ever use another hairspray, ever. Bold claim I know but I love this stuff.
This Works Fresh Skin Toner: This is a lovely summer toner for all skin. Quite herby smelling but it leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed. It's a spray bottle so you can spray it directly on your face, but I prefer to just spray it onto a cotton pad and swipe it across my face in the evenings, and spray it onto my face in the mornings to wake me up.
A few non beauty favourites too this month, I've finally moved into my new flat, which is great because aside from having more space, there are a lot more nice places to take photos, and better lighting, so hopefully the blog will get better too! I picked up the plant pot and the plant on a trip to Ikea, and I'm loving how much having plants around brightens up the place. The plant itself was on sale for £2.50 and the pot was £1.50, so it's a really inexpensive way to decorate. Let's hope I can keep it alive! The vase in the second picture was also from Ikea, it looks like a giant milk bottle and I adore it, and the roses from my boyfriend too!
It's been a stressful month, so I've really been enjoying taking a little time to myself at the end of the night, lighting a candle and reading a good book. Particularly, I've been enjoying my latest Yankee purchase, a large jar of Summer Scoop which I got on sale for 25% off. It smells so fresh and fruity and summery. I've read a few books this month, but I'm currently on this Marian Keyes one. I love her books in general, they're great chick-lit books that have an interesting plot, but aren't too taxing to read after a long day at work! Lastly it's a drink I've been loving, which is this Blossom Cottage Elderflower cordial, which I've been mixing with lemonade for a refreshing, summery drink.
What have you been loving this month?
Another month has been and gone and here we are on the first day of July. I can only hope the weather this month will be an improvement on the the dark skies and humidity of June, that have been sending my hair crazy.
It was really hard to pick my favourites for the month of June, I had a week of using some products back home, then I spent a week on holiday, and two weeks in London, so there are very few products that I have been consistently using throughout the month. However, the ones I have been using however, are good 'uns, so here we are.
No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream for Normal/Dry Skin: I started using this on my holiday, as I fancied a lighter base, with good SPF protection, and it's not really orange on my fair skin. I really like this, I expected that it would be okay, but didn't think I'd continue to use this once I got home. It's a gorgeous product, and if you're in the market for a lighter base, that suits pale skin, this is the one!
Tresemme Platinum Strength Hair Mask: I'm still not convinced on the effectiveness of this, as a repairing hair mask, but I've been really loving this instead of a conditioner, it's just a little thicker than your average conditioner.
Rimmel 60 Second Polish in Rose Libertine: This has become a bit of a cult blogger polish, but I absolutely love it. I'm not a big fan of pink polishes, but I love this. It's a beautiful dusky pink, with a good wear, it lasts about a week and a glossy finish. It's been on my fingers and toes for the most of the month.
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer: I've had this for a long time now, but for the last two months, I've been using this every single day as my under eye concealer, on top of Illamasqua's pinky white under eye concealer, which acts as a corrector. It's the only combo that works on my giant under eye bags.
Lush Ocean Salt Face Scrub: I picked this up after Lush discontinued my all time favourite Let The Good Times Roll Scrub. It's really different, it's a cream with big chunks of salt in, that gently exfoliates your skin but whilst giving it a boost of moisture. It's a hard product to describe, so I'd recommend picking up a sample and trying it out!
Caudalie Beauty Elixir: My love for this has been reunited, after it got me onto my plane, since I'm mad scared of flying. The essential oils really calmed me down. I then used this as a toner for my holiday, and have carried on using it since. I only normally use this sporadically, as it's so expensive, but I figured, what's the point in buying these things if you don't use them? Anyway, my skin has cleared right up since using this!
Shu Uemera Lash Curlers: I used to own these a long time ago, and when I lost them, I just replaced them with cheap ones, which never really did much. Well anyway, I replaced these at the beginning of the month, and remembered just how good they are. They really are the only lash curlers that work, and they make my crappy lashes look incredible.
L'Oreal Glamshine Splash Stains in Lolita and Romy: I picked these up for my holiday and haven't stopped using them since. They're a great alternative to lipstick, and also a pretty decent dupe for the YSL Glossy Stains, although the colour range is massively different.
Montagne Jeuness Buriti Fruit Body Smoothie*: I saved the best til last. The best body moisturiser I've ever used, hands down. Lighter than any other moisturiser, and a yummy fruity fragrance. I'll be repurchasing this for sure.
So those are my favourites! What are yours?
And just like that, the end of another month is upon us. How time flies when you're having fun!
I'll get straight down to it with the products that have been putting a smile on my face in the month of May! First up, I've got one skincare item, which is possibly at cult status right about now, Pixi's Glow Tonic, which I finally got my hands on this month, the day they got a delivery in! This stuff is pretty much always sold out, since it's only available from Pixi's Carnaby Street Store. In essence it's an exfoliating toner, and it's dramatically brightened my skin since I've started using it! I'll be posting a full review very soon!
Next up is a hair product I've been loving. After having my hair trimmed and styled at House of Rush at the beginning of the month, I've been taking much more interest in my hair. I've accepted the shortness and am trying to embrace it! My stylist recommended spritzing the roots of my hair with dry shampoo or texturising spray after straightening, to add a little texture and volume. I've tried a few, but particularly I've been loving V05's Give Me Texture Spray. No white powder, just volume, texture and finally style! I've also been loving two brushes, I use the Andrew Barton comb whilst straightening my hair, and the pink coarse bristle brush from Sally's to backcomb and create volume at the root! I think they were about £2.99 each, so bargain!
An article in a copy of Stylist magazine this month has shown me the perfect way to apply contour, meaning my beloved NARS Laguna has had a lot more use! I'm going to do a full post on it tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled for that!
At the beginning of the month, I bought the Topshop Sunbeam powder highlighter after being recommended it by a ton of people during #bbloggers. I have to say, this is the highlighter that has made me realise the point of highlighters! I think this must just work well for me, since I've had a fair few highlighters before, but none that have worked for me like this one!
Two nail polishes I've been loving, first up the Seche Vite topcoat which is basically just the god of topcoats! Go buy it now. Right now. Secondly, my second forray into the world of H&M polishes, this glitter polish has been getting a hell of a lot of love!
I've never really got the Rimmel Scandaleyes shadow stick thing, but this month I realised that these are the key to the fuss free smokey eye. Really, it's so easy.
My lips have been feeling a little dry recently, so I've been tag teaming them with Blistex Moisture Max at night and the Korres Lip Butter in Pomegranate during the day. Silky soft lips are now mine!
Out of the beauty world, and I just have a few random favourites to mention. I love my statement necklaces and this H&M one has barely had a day off since I bought it, I just love it so much. A visit to Prints in St Christophers Place left me with the perfect pens (it's a stationery nerd thing) and I am literally obsessed with them, and won't let anyone else use them! Lastly, my lovely new iPad mini, which I got at the beginning of April (thank you student finance) is the new love of my life. I've been loving the A Beautiful Mess app for instagram too!
What have been your favourites this month?
I know I say things like this every month in my favourites, but I can't believe May starts this week. I feel like it's still the Christmas holidays. April has been a great month, especially when we finally got to see the sun make an appearance! About bloody time too if you ask me.
I've been trying to break away from my wintery staples this month, and edge myself into Spring, even if we've only had a day and a half resembling Spring.
The only beauty thing that really stood out to me this month was Bioderma's Créaline H20, the best micellar water on the (french) market. I like the B. and L'Oreal micellar solutions, but this one really is a cut above the rest. Removes makeup with ease, without drying out your skin like the others, this really is holy grail if you ask me.
Two new brushes have worked their way into my collection, and heart this month. First up is YSL's foundation brush, which I had to have in my life once I'd felt it. It's so incredibly soft. I know a lot of people like to apply the YSL Teint Touche Eclat foundation with their fingers, but a) you honestly lose 50% of the foundation to your fingers, and b) they probably haven't tried applying it with this bad boy. Flawless application every time. The other brush is one I mentioned in my & Other Stories haul. It's the Universal Shadow brush, and it's fantastic. I use this for everything, packing shadow onto my lids, defining the crease, I even use it to add a bit of highlight under my brow bone. At seven pounds a pop, not only is it crazy cheap, but I actually prefer it to my MAC 217. Definitely need to pick up another one of these!
An oldie but goodie, I don't really know why I stopped using Benefit's Boi-ing industrial strength concealer, but I plucked this out of the back of my stash (which is getting further and further away) at the beginning of the month, and I haven't stopped using it since. This is a great concealer, super creamy and high coverage. You can read my thoughts on it here.
MAC's Paint Pot in Painterly is something I have worn every day this month. I can't believe I went so long without it! It's a great base for my new MAC palette, which is a combination of my favourite neutrals, Hush, a pink toned neutral shimmer, Quarry, a grey toned taupe, Mulch, a sparkly midtoned copper brown, and Courdoroy, a deep matte brown that also works to fill in my brows. It's love guys, it really is.
Primerwise, I've been loving the Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation primer. I'm dreading when this runs out because it's crazy expensive, but it's so good. It's probably the best primer I've ever used. And that's saying something.
The last MAC product, I know there's been a few, is the Studio Sculpt foundation in NC15. This is a great high coverage foundation that isn't too heavy on the skin, and mixes well with other foundations to give higher coverage. I think I've used this everyday this month!
My lip pick of choice this month has to be Chanel's Rouge Allure Velvet in the shade 37, a bright matte pink which looks amazing on, and isn't too drying. It's so luxurious and smooth, and it applies like velvet. I love this so much.
Last up, two polish picks. First up H&M's Blue My Mind which you all know I've loved, but also Essie's Orange It's Obvious, which I didn't expect to love as much as I do.
So those are my beauty picks of the month, there's quite a few, I know, and this was the whittled down list! It's been a looooong month of makeup lovin'!
What have been your favourites this month?
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