June (and May) Favourites

The past two months have been pretty hectic with exams and preparing to move so sorry my monthly favourites post is so late. However I really wanted to get it out there and share everything I’ve enjoyed as I’ve found some real gems. I missed out on telling you about my May monthly favourites and so June’s is a bumper issue for you. 

The past few months have been fairly low maintenance when it comes to hair and makeup with lots of neutral, easy eye makeup and beach wavey hair. I’ve found my Nature Republic by Rose BB cream has been wonderful for those hot humid days we had here in the UK at the end of both May and June. It’s perfect for those easy days when you just can’t be bothered with the old primer, foundation routine and want something a bit lighter and a bit fuss free. To add a bit of extra colour to the cheeks I’ve been reaching for NYX blush in angel which is the perfect natural dusky pink colour.

 At the end of May I purchased the Louise Young LY24A fine eyeliner brush. This brush is amazing and makes putting on gel eyeliner a dream! I’ve toned down my eyeliner a bit going back to brown for summer and so have been using my Elizabeth Arden gel eyeliner. When I’m not reaching for the gel liner I’ve been using my Stila Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Moray which adds a touch of colour to my eyes without smudging throughout the day. 

On the lids I’ve been reaching for my Soap and Glory Lid Stuff palette in What’s Nude pretty much constantly after leaving it neglected in the stash for quite a few months. I’ve developed a bit of an obsession for matte eyeshadows and this palette really hits the spot, especially for a neutrals lover like me! To complete my eyes I’ve been reaching for the Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara which stays put all day and makes my lashes look so thick and long. 

At the end of the day I like nothing more than removing my makeup with a Kleenex cleansing tissue soaked in Bioderma. The tissues are so soft and the Bioderma removes my makeup so well that I’m sure I will never be returning to face wipes again. I’ve also been loving using sheet masks every couple of weeks which leave my skin feeling very refreshed and hydrated, and making me look rather ghastly in the process!

I’ve developed a deep love for Steam Cream. So much so that I’ve used an entire little tin of this super nourishing, super hydrating moisturiser for face body and hands. It’s currently on sale on ASOS for £9 and I’m tempted to pick some up. Especially as the packaging is so pretty!

After watching Anna’s video on her favourite spring polishes I had to pick up Essie's Absolutely Shore and I’m so glad I did. It’s such a beautiful mint green colour and Essie polishes have such great formulation so this is a definite winner for me. Unfortnately this is not pictured above as I left it at my parents but I think it’s going to get its own little post very soon! I also love my Oriental Princess cuticle cream which has really helped to transform my dry cuticles over the past few months. 

For my hair I’ve been loving the beachy look which I’ve been achieving by running a 10p sized piece of Schwarzkopf Osis Loopy Form Curl Cream through the ends of my hair when wet and then plaiting my hair into pigtails. I leave this for a few hours then undo the pigtails et voila beachy hair which lasts until my next wash.

So that’s everything I’ve been loving the past couple of months.  What have been your favourites recently?

Love 

R xxx

February Favourites

Hi

I can’t believe we’re already a week into March! This year is going way too fast for my liking and but I’m glad that spring is in the air, the evenings are getting lighter and the daffodils are starting to come out. Anyways on to the things I’ve been loving over the month of February:

 

No 7 Beautiful Skin Quick Thinking Wipes

I bought these with a No 7 voucher I had, bringing the price down from an extortionate £7 to a more reasonable £2. These feel like no other wipes I have used, so soft on the skin yet remove all of my makeup. I wouldn’t get them at full price but if I have another No 7 voucher I would definitely pick them up.

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes, Eye Contour Kit

I’ve been using this kit a lot over the past month for my everyday eye makeup. The kit contains two lovely pinkey-brown shades and a deeper brown shade which can be used as a liner, or blended through the crease to for a deeper smokey look. I’m not a fan of the concealer, as it’s too dark for my skin tone but the eyeshadows more than make up for this.

MAC Summer Haze Mineral Eyeshaow

This is the perfect eyeshadow for those lazy days. I’ve been using this throughout the month when I’ve had to do my makeup in a hurry. It’s a beautiful shimmery champagne colour which I wear all over the lid, add a touch of eyeliner and mascara and away I go.

Majolica Majorca the Lash King Mascara

I received this in my swap with Jeanette and I can’t put it down. It contains fibres and so makes my lashes look long and full. It also stays on all day without smudging!

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner 24hr in Intense Black

For the past three months I’ve worn nothing but brown eyeliner and this has changed that. This gel eyeliner is so easy to apply, dries quickly and stays all day without smudging. It’s a great budget gel eyeliner and worth looking into.

Bourjois Smokey Effect Eyeliner Pencil in Ultra Black

I’ve been using this on the outer half of my lower lash line to go with the black eyeliner theme of this month. I love this as I can smudge it out with the brush to create a smokey worn in look. I also have this in Smoked Brown and Grey Shadow.

Look Beauty Long Last Eyeliner in Shade 6

I’ve heard the amazing eye brightening effect nude eyeliners can give by using them on the water line. I could not agree more! This makes my eyes look wider and brighter, especially after only a few hours of sleep! It has great lasting power too. 

N-Spa Calm Me Pillow Mist

I received this as part of a set for Christmas and thought it would be interesting to try. This is a linen spray which contains lavender, which is known for aiding sleep. I spray it on my pillow every night before I go to sleep and it does help to relax me before I drop off.

Joico K-Pack Intense Hydrator

How soft and silky my hair feels after using this is fantastic. I’ve been using it about once a week as a treat for my hair and afterwards I can’t help but not touch my hair. It’s quite pricey but the effects are noticeable enough to be worth it.

Soap and Glory The Breakfast Scrub

This is the first Soap and Glory product I have tried. It’s a sugary body scrub that leaves my skin feeling smooth. I think the smell is one of the best things about this product; it’s a rich maple syrup smell which is sugary and smells good enough to eat.

So that’s all of my favourites for the month of February. What have your favourite products been this past month?

Love

Rae xxx