March 2015 Favourites

It's that time of the year again for my monthly favourites! I've started these back up as YouTube videos instead of blog posts, I hope that doesn't put you off and I hope you enjoy watching :)

5 things from the last month:

• Squidge has rolled over, LOTS and is learning to sit up by himself
• I've started wearing dresses again as the weather has warmed up
• I've been busy Spring cleaning - if I didn't have a baby, my house would be spotless right now!
• I'm nearly caught up with PLL, only 4 episodes until I'm completely caught up!
• I'm excited for April as on the 17th it's my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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October 2014 Favourites

It's fair to say, during October I haven't worn much in the way of makeup thanks to having a newborn baby to look after, and being in labour for the first part of the month.  I have however established some firm favourites of recent, and here's a better look at what they are.

Glo & Ray blusher in Halo pink*

This is a perfect dupe for the NARS Orgasm blusher (which I own, but have lost, sadface).  It's from a new high end makeup brand called Glo & Ray - I know I've said it's a dupe and high end, but the price point is significantly cheaper than NARS (£11*), but equals it in quality.  There'll be a full review coming soon :)

MUF HD Foundation

I can't help but love this foundation.  I have a couple of firm favourites, like the Chanel velvet foundation and Bourjois radiance renewal, but this is up there with them.  It has great coverage, a great finish and lasts really well and barely needs a touch up.

NARS blusher in Dolce Vita*

Such a beautiful autumn blusher, it's a gorgeous deep berry shade, again, this will be reviewed very soon on the blog :)  

Dior BB eye cream

I've had this a while and have recently re-discovered it.  It corrects the darkness under my eyes and helps to conceal my epic bags, all while being very lightweight and with minimal creasing.  I don't know if they still make it, it's not cheap, I think it was just over £20 but in my opinion, it's worth it :)

Bourjois liner pinceau

Such an amazing liquid eyeliner, I love that it's jet black, that it doesn't transfer or melt and that it stays put until I'm ready to remove it at the end of the night, and what's more, it's a hell of a lot more affordable than my old favourite (Chanel ecriture - £25) and realistically, equally as good.

Benefit Browzings in light*

I'm a recent convert to the way of Browzings!  I think I've been wearing brow powder that's too dark for me for a while now and this is much lighter and looks much more natural, but still while giving fullness and definition.

Makeup Revolution Flawless palette

For me this is more of an autumn palette, but realistically it'd look fab at any time of year.  It's become my go-to palette since I bought it.  The pigmentation is great, they blend well and last well, to be fair though, this is the quality I've come to expect from Makeup Revolution, so I'm not surprised that I love it :)

Not a whole lot of favs, but I've been saving the best one for last.  If you haven't seen, in October (6th) I gave birth to my first baby, a little boy :)  So it's fair to say, he's definitely my October favourite :)

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September 2014 favourites

Last month my favourites were quite late, so I'm getting them in early this time :)  Since I've been on maternity leave (well, technically annual leave as my maternity leave starts today) I haven't worn much makeup as I've just been sat at home every day.  However, on the times I have ventured out or just felt like putting on makeup - these have been some of my most reached for pieces.

Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser

This is probably my 4th time of buying this, but this time instead of opting for the pump bottle which is smaller, I went for the bigger squeeze bottle.  I'm not sure if anyone else has found this, but I've found the formula in the squeezy bottle to be a bit wetter, meaning I need to use a bit more than before - but that aside, it's fab for removing makeup and leaves my skin feeling lovely, soft and well cleansed.

Kiehl's midnight recovery oil*

I haven't been using this long enough to form a proper review of it - however the times I have been using it I'm absolutely loving it.  I use 3 drops at night, warm it in my hands, and then rub it into my face.  By the morning my skin feels like velvet.  It hasn't broken me out or anything negative, it's only made my skin feel lovely.

Benefit Browzings* & Gimmie Brow*

As you might know from previous updates, for my brows I've always been a fan of the HD Brow kit, and up until a couple weeks ago, I'd never tried Browzings.  I bought a Gimmie Brow in dark months ago and loved it - it's MUCH better than the Maybelline equivalent (which I'd tried first).  When I went to a Benefit blogger event, the lovely Lisa gave me a full brow treatment and these products, which are both in light - not a shade I would have picked out for myself.  However, the look is so much more natural and gives me fuller looking brows than my old HD Brow kit - I'm really impressed with these.

Makeup Revolution Super wow matte lip pencil*

While not all of these shades were ones I'd regularly wear, this one in particular I adore - the shade is Maria.  Each of the shades in the collection are 'Blondie' themed :)  These are perfectly matte and stay put for a long time.  My biggest tip is to apply it with a lip brush first so you can get a nice defined line.

Mavala nail polish in Iridescence*

This lovely purple shade has been living on my toes for the past couple of weeks.  Today I'm taking off my gel nail polish (apparently, if I need a c-section, they'll take it off anyway) and replacing it with this to match my toes, all ready for hospital.  I'm going to take nail polish remover with me just in case, but at least this will be easier to remove than gel!  The first coat of this goes on quite thin, but the 2nd coat fixed it and gives a lovely opaque colour.  Top it off with a clear top coat and it'll last for days too.

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

I picked this up earlier in the year and forgot I had it - but oh boy am I glad I rediscovered it!  I've just realised I haven't reviewed this yet either!  It gives a lovely near-flawless finish, it stays matte and stays in place for a long time.  It's medium-buildable coverage and evens out the skin-tone beautifully. This is one of the best foundations I've used, it's got a sterling reputation for a reason.

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August 2014 favourites

I know we're half way through September so this is a little late, but I figured it's better late than never. August has seen me start to wear foundation a little more than in the previous few months, but still not crazy amounts, and I've been wearing some slightly different products, these are the ones that have really stood out to me (tip of the cap to Bourjois for having 3 in my top 6).

Bourjois radiance reveal healthy mix foundation

A beauty that I reviewed earlier this month, my current favourite foundation (don't worry, I'm so fickle this changes all the time).  This is my NARS sheer glow dupe, it gives a beautiful finish that's both quite matte and glowing at the same time.  It lasts well and sits beautifully on the skin.

Bourjois 1 seconde mascara

I love how this defines the lashes and makes them look amazing.  I love that it doesn't crumble and flake out onto my cheeks, it stays put, even this version the non-waterproof one.  It has a thick rubbery wand that grips the lashes really well.

Bourjois liner pinceau (liquid eye liner)

This was a recommendation from Sandra from The Black Pearl Blog - it's the one she's always raved about.  In fairness, I've grown to really love it too.  It sets pretty matte, and jet black.  The brush is flat so you can turn it on its side to get more precision.  It dries quickly and stays put until you're ready to take it off with no transference to the lid, that's my kinda liner :)

Clarins ombre matte eyeshadow in Sparkle Grey*

I was very lucky and received 3 of these from Clarins from their Autumn collection and this one has to be my favourite, I adore the colour, the finish and everything about it.  I've worn it a LOT over the last month and just by itself, with liquid eyeliner and mascara.  I'm not one of these people that think it's lame to wear just one colour, in fact I think wearing just one colour is often more elegant :)

Sephora blusher in healthy rose

I just can't get enough of this blusher.  It's pretty much been a staple favourite of mine since I bought it in Jan/Feb this year.  If you have pale skin it looks absolutely gorgeous, like a fresh flush of colour on your cheeks, perfect for any of the seasons.

Maybelline quad in Smokey Cinnamon

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of wearing green eyeshadow, especially dark greens.  Ages ago I saw Emily Noel (Beauty Broadcast) create a gorgeous look using this quad, and I've been pretty much recreating it ever since (give or take the lime colour in there).  It's a gorgeous look for Autumn and I'm just in love with the deep green with the subtle cinnamon on the outer edge.  Et voila!

So they were my August favourites, what were you loving in August?

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June 2014 Favourites

(1)  HD brow kit in Foxy (2) GOSH forever eye shadow stick (3) Bourjois 1 seconde mascara (4) Bourjois Liner Pinceau in black (5) Smashbox 24 hr eyeshadow primer (6) Dior BB eye cream (7) Makeup Revolution eyeshadow palette in Disapear til tomorrow

June was a bit of a funny month, I didn't wear that much makeup!  I think I only wore foundation for about 3 days, it was mostly eye makeup and I didn't wear that every day.  I had a week off sick with labrynthitis (last week) and a couple of random days off to chill - when I'm at home I tend to keep my skin makeup free and only put it on if we're heading out or if I'm working.  That aside, this is what I've been wearing most this month :)

HD Brow kit in foxy*

Yep this makes an appearance most months, and that's for a good reason, it's awesome.  Even the little brow brush that comes with it is great, better than any I own!

GOSH forever eye shadow stick

Equally as awesome and equally repeatedly makes an appearance in my favourites.  It really helps keep my eye shadow in place for a long time, and adds a sparkly dimension to it.  I apply this every single time I wear eye shadow :)

Bourjois 1 seconde mascara

After using and loving the waterproof* version of this I couldn't help but splurge and buy this.  It's every bit as good as the waterproof one but it's easier to remove.  It does crumble a little but only after about 12 hours of wear, which in my book, is fair enough.  It's my go-to mascara which I've been wearing every day since I bought it :)

Bourjois liner pinceau

After seeing Sandra from The Black Pearl blog rave about this liquid eyeliner, it's been on my radar, but every time I went to buy it, it was sold out in the black shade (the only colour I wear).  Since I bought it, I haven't worn any of my other favs, so that's gotta say something :)  It's taken me a little while to get to grips with using it so that the product doesn't get on my lashes, but I think I've mastered it now!  In short, I love that it's jet black, it doesn't transfer and stays put all day - winning if you ask me!

Smashbox 24 hr eyeshadow primer*

Another month-on-month favourite, and for a good reason - it's an amazing primer for oily eyelids. Every time I use it, I team it up with the GOSH forever waterproof shadow stick, apply my eye shadow and I'll pretty much get at least 12 hours of wear out of it (depending on the eye shadow) - that's pretty amazing for someone with very oily lids, one of which is very hooded too.

Dior BB eye cream

I bought this quite a while ago, loved it and then stopped using it, god knows why.  Then, when I was taking some recent blog pics I could really see redness in the inner corner of my eye (corner of my bags) so thought I should start using this again, what a difference it makes! I love it! Gets rid of the redness and discoloration, and doesn't crease in my fine lines, love it.

Makeup Revolution Disapear til Tomorrow palette*

I blogged about this recently, it's probably my favourite palette of the moment!  Combined with the Smashbox primer and GOSH forever eye shadow stick, my shadow stays put for a crazy amount of time.  The colours look amazing and despite the colours that I use tending to be a bit flaky, there's very little fallout too.  Have a look here for my full review, swatches and a look - keep your eyes peeled, there'll be lots more MUR reviews coming!

So not too many favs this month, but they're month-on-month staples :D  What's been your favourites this month?  Feel free to link your favourite posts or videos in the comments :)

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May 2014 favourites

Once again it's that time of the month, no not THAT time of the month, but time for monthly favourites!  I used to do these on my YouTube channel, but I just don't have the time at the moment, even though I miss it.  So in lieu of that, I brought it to you here :)  Lets get started!

Macadamia Flawless

So, I have a full review of this planned, I just need to have good lighting (not chucking it down with rain) after I've used it so I can take a nice photo of how lovely my hair looks when I use it.  It's like an all-in-one product (other than shampoo), so it's conditioner, a treatment, a cleanser... all sorts!  It's expensive too, but I picked it up on Beauty Bay when they were selling off Macadamia products really cheaply (BOOM).  Anyway, I'm not going into great details here, saving it for the review, but ultimately I freakin' love it!

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet

I blogged about it last month, it's a very beautiful foundation that's great for oily skin.  Only drawback is that you need to make sure you've moisturised very well first as it does highlight dry patches.

Wet n Wild - Petal Pusher palette

Specifically the 2nd shade down on the right, it's seriously stunning!  Like a cranberry with a slightly gold shimmer.  I love wearing it with the GOSH forever eye shadow pencil underneath in beige, so so pretty!

Smashbox 24hr eye shadow primer*

Finally now available in the UK for £18, whoop!  I've been using this for like... 6 weeks now I'd say, and I haven't used another primer in that time, I love it, it's the best one I've ever used, and I've tried most!  Review here!

GOSH Forever eye shadow pencil in 02 Beige

I seriously can't stop raving about these!  They're uh-mazing!  They make my shadow last so much longer (thanks to them being waterproof), they add a dimension of prettiness under your shadow too, and are just all round awesome!  Blog review here.

Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner in black*

You all know how I have raved again and again and again about my Chanel Ecriture liner right? Good, well... there's a new cat in town and I can't get enough of it!  This liquid eyeliner IS better than the Chanel one, it's just as black, dries as well, lasts as long and has a finer tip for a better cat-eye.  AND the kicker is, buying this you save over half what you'd have paid for the Chanel one!  Bargain!  I reviewed it here.

So there you have it, not a massive bunch of favs this much, but the ones I did pick are MUCH loved and I've pretty much used every day (apart from the Macadamia Flawless coz that'd get expensive!).

What's been your favourites this month?

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April 2014 Favourites

I usually do my monthly favourites on my YouTube channel, but seeing as I haven't uploaded to there for 2 months, I thought I'd do it on here :) 

I haven't been wearing 'that' much makeup this month, mostly just eye makeup.  If you saw my 'Yes to Cucumbers' review, then you'll know why I haven't been able to wear foundation until the last few days.  Thankfully, even though I still have some dry patches on my cheeks, I'm able to get away with wearing it again.

So, here's whats been on my face :)

Chanel perfection lumiere velvet

A full review will be coming of this in the next couple of weeks, so do not fear!  Either way, I love it! Perfect for oily skin, but be careful if you have lots of dryness as it does highlight dry skin.

Giorgio Armani eyes to kill mascara in 01*

This is a pretty mega-awesome mascara, another one where a full review is imminent.  It thickens, lengthens and helps curl, gives great volume and just generally makes your lashes look pretty sweet.

Yves Rocher volume vertige mascara*

Another awesome mascara, I've already done a full review of it here.  One coat is not so impressive, but 2-3 coats and your lashes will look spectacular!  

Smashbox 24 hr photofinish shadow primer*

This little beauty I reviewed on the blog earlier in the week, I really do prefer it to the Urban Decay primer potions I've been using for the past few years and will 100% replace it when it runs out, it's great if you have really oily lids :)  Review here.

GOSH forever eye shadow pencil

This little beauty (combined with the Smashbox primer) is amazing - put this on top of the primer, then your chosen eye shadow on top and you'll have some serious staying-power.  I get about 12+ hours out of it before any creasing starts to appear, which is unheard of for me :)  Review here.

Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner*

I never thought I'd find a liquid eyeliner that I'd prefer to my Chanel one, but here I am and Dolly Wink has stolen me away!  It has a really fine point on it so you can create a beautiful wing, it lasts all day, doesn't transfer onto my lid and is a great black (not a grey-black), here's my review.

Giorgio Armani eyes to kill silk eye shadow

When I went to the Giorio Armani event, I fell in love with this and just couldn't leave without it.  It was the first piece of makeup I'd bought in ages too, so I didn't feel too guilty about the price :)  It's a beautiful combination of purple with flecks of gold - it's very similar to the L'Oreal infallible shadows in that they're pressed, and come presented in a similar way.  It's long wearing and just beautiful :) Review here :)

On writing this up I'm aware lots of these favourites are items that were PR Samples (as noted by the *) but these are products I genuinely love and recommend.  I'd never review a product stating I liked it, if I didn't, and I certainly haven't been asked to include any of these in my favourites, these are just what I've been reaching for above everything else this month :)

What's been your favourites this past month?

This months Biggest-Pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Jaina from Which Beauty Box UK

 

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August favourites

Its that time of the month again, time for August Favourites!  You might have seen me mention that I wasn't going to create YouTube videos any more.  But, after about 3 weeks away from it I really started to miss it, so I decided to go back to it, whoop!  I love the whole process of creating videos and sharing them with you, so pictured above are my August favourites, and here's my video to go with it :)  

What were your August favourites?

This months Bigest-Pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Hayley from Water Painted Dreams

 

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July Favourites and a nail art tutorial

Happy Thursday!  It's kinda like Friday for me as I'm off tomorrow, Chris will finally be home from his Summer school (Fri) and I can't wait!  You may have arrived here expecting a long post all about my monthly favourites and then a bit of a nail art tutorial, and instead you've been greeted with a couple of videos.  Well, before you skip off, I'd really appreciate a bit of support.

I've been creating YouTube videos for nearly 2 years, and in that time, I've uploaded 127 videos, each of which takes around 4 hrs of my time (preparing, filming, uploading to laptop, editing, exporting, and uploading), possibly more.  I really enjoy making videos, but what I enjoy more, is seeing you enjoy them.  But over the last few months my views have dropped as my subscribers have increased.  Now, I'm lucky if I get 50 views on a video.  So, today I'm appealing to you - I would really appreciate it if you would take a moment and watch one of my videos.  It's crunch time for me now, I have one more video filmed that I need to edit and upload, and then I'll make the decision whether or not to continue with my channel, depending on how it (and my last couple) does.

So if you'd like to continue to enjoy my videos, please support me in giving them a view, it would mean the world to me :)

This months Bigest-Pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Hayley from Water Painted Dreams

 

Written by Georgina Kent

April Favourites

Now that May is well and truly under way I thought I'd share with you my April favourites :)  I know it's a video, so I'm cheating a little, but I've included some pretty pictures too, but I'd love it if you'd watch my vid, and if you like it, give it a cheeky thumbs up :)

This months bigest pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Laura from A Scottish Lass

 

Mid Month Favs

Hey guys, so I thought I'd be cheeky (I don't know why this is cheeky) and do some mid month favourites, the things I've been using most over the last couple of weeks.  Hope you're all having a great day :)

MeMeMe Dew pot in Willow Whisper
This is a little pot of beauty - (see my review here) I love the colour and the consistency (very soft to use, softer than the colour tattoos but sets as well).  I've started combining eye shadow primer with creme shadows and shadow which is really working to stave off creasing during the day :)

NYX Slide on Pencil in Jewel
This is such a pretty, highly pigmented liner with a lovely amount of glitter in it (review and swatches here), great saying power and non-smearing/melting.  I usually wear this under my waterline so it meets my liquid liner :)  Then blend it a bit so the edge isn't as obvious :)

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Barely Beige
I have quite a few colour tattoo's and as much as I love them all, this has to be my favourite, it's such a pretty soft beige with a little gentle sparkle.  Sadly, it's nigh-on impossible to get over here since it was a USA limited edition - hopefully they'll release it over here too in the future!  (review and swatches here)

Dr Jart+ BB Cream
I'm gonna say it... this has become my all time favourite foundation, I'm giving it HG (holy grail) status, it's perfect in every way.  Doesn't make me as oily as any other foundation I've ever tried, it doesn't clog my pores, it's radiant, the perfect shade, flawless, great coverage and amazing lasting power.  I really cannot recommend this enough, especially if you're pale like me - oh and it has SPF 30 - what more could you want?  (Original review here)

Physicians Formula eye shadow quad in Bronze Minerals
I picked this up in TKMaxx just before my spending ban started (27th Dec) and I really couldn't be happier with it.  I love that there's no talc in it, you can really see the difference.  It's great quality and massively pigmented.  Lovely colours and all in all a lovely little kit, and you want to know the best bit?  I managed to pick it up for £3!!!! What a bargain!  I can't wait until the ban is over so I can go hunting for more makeup there, I'm determined to find a Happy Booster there!

What are you loving at the moment?

This months bigest pixi3 advertiser is the lovely Laura from A Scottish Lass,
And be sure to check out my lovely middle-pixi3 advertisers who this month are Sarah from Life in a Breakdown, Angelica from One Little Vice, Fiona from La Belle Dame Sans Merci, and Sally from The Human Mannequin - be sure to head over to check out their beautiful blogs <3

 

Video: January Favourites

Hey guys!  I thought I'd share my January favourites video with you today as I wasn't going to do a blog post on it, but I will be doing a blog post on my January empties (which won't be going on YouTube), so go make yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy my little 9 min video :)

This months big pixi3 advertisers are the lovely Laura from A Scottish Lass, Tasha from Belleza Kisses, Gem from Miss Makeup Magpie, Luchessa from Luchessa, Sally from The Human Mannequin - be sure to head over to check out their beautiful blogs <3

 

September Favourites

Hello beautiful people!!!  So, September's gone, how fast did that go?  So I had a little think about what I've been not just using the most the last month, but what I liked the most, here's what I loved <3

The first item is my bargain find of the month! My Superdrug Anti-Ageing hand cream, for 99p!!!  It's really decent, hydrating, non-greasy and absorbs really quickly.  I use it every day, that's why it's a  September favourite :)  

Another hand product :)  This keeps my hands sanitised, clean and smelling Grrrrreat!  

I bought this in Superdrug and it came with a free BarryM lip gloss for £3.  As you probably know, I'm a real fan of sweet scents and this is super duper sweet!  I keep it handy in my bag, and spritz it throughout the day :D

Ok next, a lot of lip products!  Starting from the top -
Accessorize lip gloss in Celebrity.  Beautiful colour, scent and texture (not too sticky).
Maybelline Super Stay 10h Tint Gloss (what a mouthfull!) it's in the colour Lasting Pink - such a pretty colour!  It almost gives your lips a sort of wet-look and oh-my-gawd, it smells divine!
MUA Lipstick - shade 3 - super pretty hot pink with a sparkle, good lasting power and loved it so much, I wore it 3 days in a row :D

Givenchy Lip Gloss Balm - what can I say, the strangest texture/quality... it's so lovely, like a lip conditioner but without the stickiness.  The glitter isn't too over the top which is how it looks, but just the right amount :D

Super pretty blush!  I think here(UK) you can pick it up for about £5.50 on their site, it's an almost perfect dupe for the NARS orgasm blush, and I mean, it seriously is almost identical!

Another blush!  This one is by FashionistA in the shade London, a very pretty peach/coral blush, it looks lovely and natural, it's so pretty and only £4 :D

Next up, two Maybelline Colour Tattoo's from the limited edition collection in the states.  Colours are Mossy Green and Barely Beige - such pretty colours!  The beige one is (in my opinion) pretty much a dupe for the MAC painterly paint pot.  I haven't had any issues with these creasing either (which is rare!)  However I have a tip - don't leave them in a hot room (like my conservatory)... the oil/grease in them has now separated from the pigment... doesn't look pretty.

To go with the tattoo's, this lovely little quad :)  I freaking LOVE these colours!  The camera doesn't really pick up just how pretty the cinnamon colour is, but there's a fair amount of soft sparkle to it and is a really pretty brow bone colour to soften up the look.  I had this in my makeup swap, as far as I'm aware, you can't get it here in the UK yet, but watch this space, hopefully soon ;)

Urban Decay Naked Skin (shade 1.0) - a little goes a very long way with this!  Perfect shade for me, super light (another rarity!), this little pot is supposed to be a 2 week supply, which until I used it I didn't think it would be, but it's a very fluid foundation, I really like it and have found myself reaching for it a fair bit over the last month :)

And last but not least, the lovely Maybelline One by One Mascara - I'll be doing a full review on this over the next week so watch this space :)  I love this and have been reaching for it every day for the last.... 3 weeks!  If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it :D

So that's my long list of September favourites!  What were your September favs?  Were any the same as mine?

August Favourites

Hey guys, so here we are at the beginning of September, can you believe it's only 3 months until Christmas?  On that note, expect to see some more Xmas themed craft posts from me ;)  So, on with the show!  Here's my August Favourites :)

Inglot Quad

I love this quad - one of the things I love about Inglot is the way you can pick the colours that go into the quad, so you'll never have any duds in it, every colour will be one you love :)  The quality is fantastic, great pigmentation and colour payoff, I love this and I've really been enjoying using it :)  I think I'll be using it even more in September as we progress into Autumn :)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

This is amazing!  It covers really well, and lasts!  This has appeared on my blog a lot of times because it's so good.  And you know me, if it's rubbish, i'll tell ya!

Chanel Ecuterie Liquid Eyeliner

If you've read my blog for any length of time or watched my YouTube videos, you'll know this one crops up all the time :)  I love Chanel liners, specifically this one because it stays put it doesn't melt, and it's super jet black.  I've never found another as good - I continue my quest, but I'm not sure I'll ever find one :p

Sleek Blush and Contour trio

So this is a newer favourite, I love the bronzer, it's not too soft, and it's a nice light colour, so works really well on fair skin to contour.  The highlight is super pretty, as is the rose gold blush :)

Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara

My super favourite mascara - I love the wand, how well it lasts, the wonderful lashes it gives me, the volume and length :)  It's great, and you can get it on ebay for around £6.99 if you live in the UK :)

Chanel blusher in Orchid Rose

I think this has consistently been my favourite blusher for years now.  I bought this Chanel blush like, 3-4 years ago, and up until about 6 months ago I used it every day, and look how much is left!!!  It gives the most beautiful glow and looks about as natural as it can be, without being actually natural.  Given how long this has lasted, I've definitely had my moneys worth out of it :)

Chanel Eclosion Quad

I absolutely love this quad - the sparkly colour on the top right is great for just under the brows as a highlight, super pretty :)  The other colours give an enhanced natural look - of course, you could just put the burgundy all over the lid to be more dramatic, I tend to use that colour for the crease and outer V, but however you want to do it :)  And don't forget, as with all Chanel eyeshadows, you can use them wet for more effect and drama :)

Givenchy lipstick in 555 Rose Shine

I've had this a while well, a few years :p  I should probably get rid of it, but it's so pretty, it still feels good and smells nice :)  If it was eye shadow or liner etc I'd have binned it a long time ago :)  I love this colour, I love that you can still wear it with dramatic eyes, or gentle eyes :)

Lacoste for Women

This perfume has long been a favourite of mine, it's the prettiest scent, sweet with a hint of floral.  It's my signature scent and the one I reach for day to day :)  For a year or so I'd struggled to find it anywhere, but it seems to be everywhere again, yay!  So I picked up a new bottle of it :)

So they're my August favourites - hope you liked them - were any of these in your favourites list?

Pixi3 out

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July Loves

Hey guys, hope you've all got a cup of tea besides you and you're feet up?  So over July, as you might know, I've bought quite a few new things :D  And as a result I have a few new favourites!  So, without further ado, here's what I've been loving this month :)  Also, just on a sidenote, over the next week I'll be putting up a 'Wishlist' too, of things I'd like to get over the next month etc.

First things first, Ginvera BB Cream - I'll say nothing more about it - you know I love it and why ;)

MUA Bronzed Perfection bronzer - a soft powdery warm bronzer, suitable for pale skin and so easy to contour with.  It's £3 - can't fault it :)

Sleek Contour and Blush Trio - I love this, the blusher is rose gold!  Sooo pretty!  The highlight is perfect too as well as the bronzer, a stunning product and I can see this being a favourite every month!

MUA Undressed Palette - PHENOMINAL!!!!  And, only £4... holy moley!  The quality is fantastic, only 2 shades that aren't too amazing, but that's because they're matt and my skin tone, so they just don't show up on me.  Love it!!!!  (full review coming soon!)

Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk - Beautiful colour, and as always, wonderful Essie quality.

MUA Gel eye liners - Talk about staying power, they don't move or come off at all.  But, when you do take them off, they don't melt, they turn into bits, which go all over your face... I love these, and I'd highly recommend them, I just don't enjoy removing them :p  (full review coming soon!)

Look Beauty Nail Pop in Cool Brittania - lovely stunning colour - and perfect considering the Olympics are on, red, silver and white :D

Covergirl Lashblast mascara - Love, love, love this - gives me great volume on my eye lashes and is soo cheap!  If you're in the UK you can pick this up on Ebay for about £6.99 (so I've seen) (full review coming soon)

Collection liquid concealer - covers a multitude of sins!  Amazing coverage, doesn't move, and is less than £5, can't fault it! (full review coming soon)

Clinique Chubby Stick in Mighty Mimosa - I wear this ALL the time!  Lovely light colour, hydrates my lips beautifully, lasts well, and not too much colour (full review coming soon)

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon (75) *now discontinued*  - This, is the perfect red for me, not too bright or too dark.  Not cheap, but perfect.  I wore this out all night the other night, it didn't bleed and didn't need to be re-applied too often - LOVE IT! (full review coming soon!)

Dove Go Fresh - Grapefruit and Lemon - Ive been really loving this for a couple of months now, it's a lovely fresh scent, and keeps my dry all day - does what I'd expect it to, and doesn't irritate my under arms :)

So they're my favourites this month, what was in your top list for July?

Pixi3 out

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