June Favourites!

Hi everyone,

 

It's June favourites time! My favourites may seem a tad dull this month as they are things I've been using on a pretty much daily basis, but they are amazing!

 

Nivea Express Hydration Primer

This is my second pot of this beauty, I didn't like it at all when I first bought it but about half way through the pot I was hooked. It's a really refreshing primer that makes the skin feel hydrated and smooth. A fantastic base for make up.

 

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

An essential piece of kit for my day to day make up, I love using it for my brows by mixing Faint and Naked 2 together. It's also great for a 'put together' eye look.

 

Stila Smudge Stick in Damsel

I freaking love this eyeliner, I got it the Stila's In The Light palette and wasn't that fussed about it when I first got it, I've now discovered tight lining with it! It's a beautiful rich, saturated chocolate brown colour which stays put! I find it really defines my eyes beautifully without looking to harsh compared to when I use black liner.

 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Shade 52

I adore this foundation! It offers light/medium coverage, is fairly moisturising and really great for everyday wear.

 

No 7 Vital Enlightening Highlighting Powder

This has got to be my favourite highlighter at the moment, I even prefer it to MAC's Soft and Gentle. It's a subtle champagne colour and is more satiny rather than shimmery. Love it! So sad that it was limited edition.

 

MUA Blush in Bon Bon

My favourite everyday blusher, a subtle and natural looking pink blush which I feel really suits me. Did I mention it's only a pound?!

 

NYX HD Concealer in Light

I've really been enjoying this for under my eyes recently, due to the shade being a bit too light for me I find it really brightens up my eye area and blends in well. I have noticed a tiny bit of creasing with it but that was after a day of work in a hot environment and it hadn't been set with a powder or anything.

 

What were you favourites this month?

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

 

February Favourites

Hi everyone,

 

Time for February favourites!

 

Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean Cleanser

I love this stuff! I've been using it since I got it for Christmas, it leaves my skin feeling really smooth and clean. It's a really active product but it doesn't irritate my skin.

 

Nivea Stress Protect Deodorant

I bought this a few weeks ago on a whim, it was half price and seeing as I'm a fan on Nivea deodorants I thought I'd give it a go. I'm not sure how it works, but it really does, I barely seem to sweat when I wear it!

 

DermaV10 Cocoa Body Butter

This product is an absoloute bargain, I picked it up in Home Bargains for only 89p! It's a thick butter that sinks in pretty quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturised. The best bit about this product though is definitely the smell! It's a sweet, cocoa scent and I've had loads of compliments on the smell from people at work who said I smell like coconut and chocolate! That works for me!

 

Soap and Glory Perfume

This has been my everyday perfume for this month, it smells like Soap and Glory's signature scent, which is a perfect, light daytime scent.

 

L'oreal Lumi Magique in Shade 1

My favourite product for helping to conceal and brighten under my eyes, I've tried the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch that loads of people rave about but I much prefer this product. Let me know if you'd like to see a review/comparison. :)

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Diamantissime Mascara
I got this as a gift with purchase back in December and didn't love it when I started using it, but this month I started using it again and I've made it work for me. I've been using it as a seperating and lengthening mascara after applying a volumising mascara and it's been working really well.

17 Va Va Voom Mascara
 This mascara has a massive brush and is great for building volume even with my lashes
which are tiny and skinny. I've been loving using this in conjunction with the L'oreal mascara for volumised, long and seperated lashes this month.

Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose
I've been quite into using tinted lip balms this month instead of lipsticks and this one has to be my favourite. It melts into my lips so quickly and leaves a pretty hint of colour and healthy sheen. I really want to buy the Korres lip butter in the shade Plum now too!

GOSH Soft'N Shine Lip Balm in Scarlet
This is a product that lives in my handbag and I use all the time but I've never included it in a monthly favourites post even though it is definitely a favourite! It's a lovely moisturising lipstick/balm that's a muted soft, rosey pink colour that is fairly sheer when applied. It smells like vanilla and is so easy to apply on the go without a mirror. :)

What were your favourites this month?

Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx





January Favourites

Hi everyone,
 

Time for January favourites!

 



Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation in 52 Vanilla

I love this foundation, it gives great coverage, doesn't get cakey and still looks natural. Love it!

 

Benefit Bad Gal Lash

When I first got this I wasn't a fan, but now it's dried out a little I love it for building volume and then using another mascara to lengthen and seperate. I might buy the full size when I've finished this sample...

 

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

I've been really liking this for a simple matte eye make up look for work and I've been loving the shade Crave for using as a liner :)

 

Maybelline Color Tattoo On and on Bronze

An amazing product for a really easy eye make up look for when you're in a rush. I also love using this for a base for powder eyeshadows.

 

Nivea Caramel Cream Lip Butter

 This has been the my go to night time lip balm recently, It's really moisturising and smells and tastes like sweet popcorn. I only really like using this at home and I don't want to contaminate it with germy fingers in the tin when I'm out.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude
I've been using this in my waterline everyday this month, I think it really makes me look more awake and my eyes look brighter.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light
I repurchased this last week, it's wonderful! It offers great coverage and doesn't looks cakey, I don't use it under my eyes though, only on my face.

Urban Decay Nail Polish in Sidecar
I recently got the UD set of Naked nail polishes and this is my favourite of the lot. It's a kind of sheer nude polish with beautiful silvery glitter. I love it! It looks pretty and subtle.

Stila Eye Brushes
I got these two brushes in a set at Christmas, they are just perfect! So useful, great for precise application and blending.

Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx



October Favourites

Hi everyone,

Here are the products that I've been loving this month :)

 Soap & Glory Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser

I've got to be honest here, this product has totally changed cleansing for me. Before I bought this I would use a face wipe to remove most of my make up and then wash my face with a face wash, and I don't know about you but washing my face with tepid/warm water before going to bed just woke me up when I wanted to chill and go to sleep. So I adore this as the hot muslim cloth(that comes with it) is so soothing and theraputic! This cleanser removes make up so effectively and makes my skin feel like it's had a really deep clean, the slight lavender scent is also so relaxing and calming!

Cacharel Amor Amor Perfume

I adore this perfume! It's one that I've been wearing for years , I'm not really sure how to describe the scent but it's beautiful! I'd been meaning to repurchase this for a while and a few weeks ago I got round to spending my Boots points on it.

Barry M Diamond Glitter Nail Polish

Seriously, if you like glitter polishes, just go and buy this one! It's so beautiful! It's so glittery and sparkley, it really catches the light beautifully. I'll have to do a NOTD using it soon.

MAC Plumful Lustre Lipstick

This is quite a recent purchase, its such a perfect colour for autumn. I've been loving wearing this with a fairly neutral eye and lots of mascara!

Barry M Limited Edition Lipgloss

 This is such a great nude gloss, I've had it for a while and I've used it loads. Unfortunately it was a limited edition shade and I wish I'd bought a back up! This gloss is smooth and not at all sticky, I've been loving wearing it when I'm wearing quite a heavy smokey eye. It also smells like caramel!

(L-R Plumful, Barry M Gloss)

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

 

August Favourites

Hi everyone,

These are the products I was loving during August!

MUA Pressed Powder in Shade 1

I've been using this powder a lot recently, as it's been really hot and humid I've felt the need to set my make up! The powder is really soft, smooth and feels very finely milled. This product is lovely! Especially for only £1!

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil in FBI

I've been loving this concealer lately, it has a great creamy texture and is pretty long lasting.

Impulse Body Spray in Tease

I love this scent! I used to use it loads when I was a teenager and picked up another one the other week. I'm really enjoying using it again.

Essie Your Hut Or Mine

This is such a gorgeous colour! It's a warm peachy pink creamy colour with a subtle gold shimmer running through it.

Seche Vite Topcoat

I love this stuff, it's my favourite topcoat ever! It was going a bit gloopy but I borrowed a bit of my sister in law's Seche Vite restore and now it's as good as new! If you're looking for a quick dry and super shiny topcoat, give this a go. :)

Soap & Glory Hand Maid Hand Cleansing Gel

This stuff was really useful whilst camping, it smells lovely too!

No7 Eyelash Curlers

I never used to bother curling my eyelashes much but I started to get into doing so this month and I really enjoyed using these eyelash curlers. They're great value too when the No7 vouchers are around.

Scrubs

I've loved Scrubs for years but this month I've been watching it loooads, It's so funny. If you've not watched it, you're missing out and should definitely give it a go! 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx



July Favourites

Hi Everyone!

Time for my July favourites!

Nivea Energy Fresh Deodorant

This is hands down my favourite deodorant, it smells amazing and fresh and works really well too. I just wish I could find it in a bigger bottle!

Urban Decay Naked Palette

I love this palette and I use it all the time, but this month I've been using it loooads. It's just wonderful. :)

Max Factor Nail Polish in Ivory

This is a gorgeous polish, it applies really well and is an amazing colour. I've been wearing this on my toes a lot this month. Here's a NOTD using this polish.

MUA Eyeliner in Snow White

I've been using this on my waterline this month, it's a lovely creamy pencil and has decent staying power.

L'oreal Caresse in Sweet Berry

I love wearing this for a very easy, casual look. It's very wearable and easy to apply on the go. The taste/scent is gorgeous too! Here's my review on the L'oreal caresse lipsticks

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle
I am in love with this product, it gives the perfect dewy, glowy finish.


Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara
I've been loving this mascara this month, it really does give amazing volume. It's worth a try if you're after a lot of volume. 


DKNY Be Delicious Endless Blossom Perfume
For me this is the perfect summer fragrant, its light, floral and sweet. 


GOSH Light 'N Shine Lipgloss in Shade 05
This is such a beautiful lipgloss, so shiny and shimmery. It has a purpley tint to it and smells like vanilla.


L'oreal Studio Secrets Lip Glow
This is a great balm product that changes to a unique colour when you apply it. I love the warm shade of pink it turns on me.


What are you favourites this month?
Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx

June Favourites

Hi everyone!

Today I have my June Favourites post for you! :D

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
I've really been enjoying this foundation this month. It provides good coverage and makes my skin look nice and dewy.
Urban Decay Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder
Ive been on a few nights out this month and have been loving wearing this on my legs and chest area. It smells so amazing!

This Works Go Balmy Lip Balm
This has a lovely subtle strawberry scent and it's texture is similar to a lipgloss so it applies really nicely.

MUA Blusher Shade 2

This blusher has great pigmentation but it's still easy to be heavy handed with it and not get in a mess. I love how this shade flatters my skin tone, and it only cost me £1!

The Sanctuary Hand Cream

I've kept this in my handbag this month and I love it, it has a gorgeous gingery scent which is nice and uplifting.

Rimmel Nail Tip Whitener Nail Polish
This is awesome! The brush is just fantastic, using this was the first time I've ever been able to give myself a neat french manicure. Totally worth buying.

Swizzels Matlow Double Dip Cherry Flavour Lip Balm
I got this lipbalm in a gift set last Christmas and it's great, it's very moisturising and smells yummy!

Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum
This stuff is really nice, it's the first facial serum that I've tried and I'm a fan. I feel that it really makes a difference to the texture of my skin, it makes it lovely and smooth.

Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx

May Favourites

Yay I'm on time with my May favourites! :D

Favourite Face Make Up Products

Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation

I love this foundation, it's a great medium coverage, quite moisturising and has a lovely smooth consistency. 

Bourjois Bronzing Powder

I hadn't really bothered with bronzer much before I bought this, I got this in the lighter of the two shades and I love it! I use it for an all over sunkissed look and sometimes to contour. 

Favourite Eye Products

(L-R, BarryM Eyeshadow Pencil, Maybelline Colour Tattoo, Sleek's Gateau)

BarryM Eyeshadow Pencil in Gold Cream

I picked this up for highlighting my inner corner and I love it! It's a gorgeous colour and has a really smooth and creamy texture. I've also been using it to line my upper lash line when I've been wearing gold eyeshadow.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and on Bronze

This has been my go to daytime eye look, it's really easy to apply and blend just using my ring finger. It's a really attractive subtle colour and would suit anyone. :)

Sleek Eyeshadow in Gateau

This is a shadow from the 'Oh So Special' palette, It's so beautiful! It's so shimmery and a lovely pinky gold colour. It's so smooth and blendable, I've really become a fan of Sleek shadows!

(Gateau in the pan)

Ecotools Angled Eyeliner Brush

I've really been loving this brush for filling in my brows this month. :)

Favourite Lip Products

(L-R L'oreal Caresse, Revlon Lip Butter, Urban Decay Lip Junkie)

L'oreal Caresse in Aphrodite Scarlet
I love this lip product! It's sooo moisturising, it has a lovely silky smooth texture, a yummy smell and gives a sheer but still quite vibrant wash of colour. Please do try out the L'oreal Caresse range, they are lovely!


Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
For me this is probably the perfect berry colour and if you're thinking of picking up a lip butter I'd recommend giving this one a try. Here's the link for my full review, http://sugar-and-sparkle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/product-review-revlon-lip-butter-in.html

Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Midnight Cowboy
I love Urban Decay and this product didn't disappoint. It smells so yummy and minty and gives a hint of shimmery colour and is pretty glossy. :) 


Favourite Hair Products

VO5 Give Me Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
These products are lovely, they leave my hair feeling soft and more manageable and they're really cheap too! :D


Thanks for reading :)
Jess
xxx