February Favourites

So, apparently, it's march. I seemed to have missed the memo and apparently the snow did too. But it is the end of February nonetheless and so I suppose a monthly favourites is in order.

 

Revlon Colour Stay Foundation for combination/oily skin£12.49
For this month, I've really been loving a full coverage foundation, and this is one of my favourites. It covers all redness and blemishes while still leaving a glowing and not at all cakey look.

L’Oreal True Match Minerals Foundation £14.99
The only other foundation I've used this month is this one, which I've actually had for a while. I found it the back of my drawer, as all makeup enthusiasts do,  and I fell in love with it again. It's a lovely mineral foundation which means it's a powder but it has tiny shimmering specs in it, leaving a healthy "perky" glow.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Fearless £16.84
It's almost time to whip out the bright spring shades, so to enter in a somewhat subtle way, a baby pink coral shade is the way to go. It's so girly but chic, it's indescribable, and I think it would suit so many different skin tones, it's just -argh- so pretty.

Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner £2.99
Almost everyday this month, I've been wearing a winged liner just because I love this one so much and it's so easier to get a smooth, crisp wing, perfect for freshening up a look.

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Smile, Dream, Sparkle £6.99

This is a gorgeous light pink gloss which goes so perfectly with the blush. I love the Tanya Burr Lip glosses and this is my favourite because it's just a simple gloss with a hint of sparkle and pink.

November Favourites

I sat down, as every other month, and began to plan my monthly favourites. I left it till late because I didn't really think that I had any new products that I'd been loving this month and none worth talking about. Ha- I was wrong... all I needed to do was open that drawer on my dresser and products were practically jumping out at me for a place in my much awaited favourites post.

Revlon Colourstay Foundation £12.49

I reviewed this foundation more in depth here but basically this is an all round great full-coverage foundation suitable for combination/oily skin.

The Body Shop Cleansing Oil £10

Any old-time reader of my blog will remember that a few months back I was obsessed with the cleansing butter from the Body Shop, this is the same kinda drill, just in oil form. I don't really notice the difference other than the fact that the oil is less milky/creamy when water is added. This removes any makeup from your face and is really great at breaking down waterproof mascara or pigment and is great for dry/ sensitive skin.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara £4.99

Now this, this is one hell of a mascara. It tops the list of my trustee mascaras: builds great volume, adds length, not clump and so waterproof you could literally go swimming in it. (oh yes- I've tried) This kind of reminds me of the Benefit They're Real because they have the same small wand and same fibres in the formula that add volume.

L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in 302 Bois de Rose £8.19

Bois de Rose- Rosewood- in french if my french classes serve me well. Don't quote me on that. I've not tried these colour riche lipsticks but honestly, the formula is great: it's matte but not drying, in fact, surprisingly creamy and smooth. This colour, this colour, it's me in a lipstick. Its so so so gorgeous, a perfect deep nude pink colour, ahhh I could rave and rave. It just makes the lips look so full and perfect, ahhh, if one could marry a lipstick, I'd be mrs Rosewood.

Nuxe Rêve De Miel £9.50

Shall we try the French again?- I believe it's something like "Dream of Honey"- or not... anywayyyyy, this lip balm is the creme de la creme of lip balms. I've heard of this before, obviously, every beauty blogger and her dog has raved about this but I could just never find it anywhere. But the other day, as I was scouring the shelves of Mark&Spencer when I found this little pot. Just sitting' there, all pretty like and I just pulled it into my basket. This is so moisturing and creamy and I literally put so much on and it still looks good under lipstick.

I'm actually really interested in the Nuxe brand. Any recommendations of products I should try first?

Lots of Love,
sophie
xxx

October Favourites

The end of yet another month, and almost the end of my favourite season :(. Wow I'm going to have to do something special before the end of autumn...

For now though, lets talk about what I've been loving this October:

 

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Moisturiser £4.99

This has been my moisturiser of the month and although I got it recently, I've been saying differences in my skin. This is oil-free so doesn't clog my pores overnight but still moisturises my skin enough that I don't get dry patches. This leaves a kind of velvet/matte finish, so it's great to put makeup on top. This has grapefruit extract and salicylic acid which helps fight acne so I would recommend this to anyone with oily and acne-prone skin.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip balm £9.50

This lip balm has been much loved throughout the entire beauty community, in fact, I don't know anyone who doesn't like this, and I can see why. Since the days turned colder, my lips had been so chapped and dry but then I used this and saw results overnight. This is nice and thick and kinda tastes like lemons...

L'Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara £10.99

This mascara is AMAZING. It builds volume and length without leaving any clumps at all , and stays on all day. Trust me, I've worn this for the whole day, not even remembering that I had mascara on and it didn't judge one bit. Definitely definitely try this out!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Mineral Foundation £22.52

I used to love this back in Spring but since I've been using liquid foundation for ever, I thought I'd try this out again, and I have to say that this does not disappoint. I still love this, it gives a natural finish but makes the skin look that bit healthier and has brilliant coverage that lasts the day. The only sad part is that I think I'm running out, I need to get some more, and fast.

Bath & Body Works French lavender candle £13

This half-term, I've been hiding out in my bedroom, watching netflix or reading my book, and this candle tops it all off. The lavender scent is so relaxing and basically makes you want to sleep but it's really strong, so don't go for it if you don't love Lavender...

...that is, if you can find it, i can't seem to find it anywhere. the link is to the website but I think that it might have been limited edition because I've had it a while. Bath and Body works candles are all amazing so definitely go try one of the other scents, especially the Christmas ones :o

Lots of Love,
Sophie
xxx

September Favourites

September was the first month of Autumn, and so out come the berry lips, the dark nails and the OOTD's filled with hats and scarves.

Body shop Tea Tree cleanser £5

+creamy cleanser that leave skin squeaky clean

+not too stripping

+tea tree acts as anti-bacterial and works 

AMAZING for clearing up blemishes

MAC amplified creme finish in CRAVING £15.50

+super creamy and smooth

+not drying (good for the cold)

+gorgeous warm plum colour

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation £6.99

+old favourite

+light to medium coverage

+stays on with dewey finish

Benefit Boi-ing concealer £17.50

+heavy coverage but looks natural

+stays on all day 

+creamy, great pigment

Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder £8.99

+keeps you matte all day

+looks natural

+blends concealer and foundation nicely

together

+neat, sturdy compact with mirror

Zoeva Rose Gold Brushes

+gorgeous packaging

+great selection

(did post on thursday, here)

and into October we go...

Lots of Love,

Sophie

xxx

August Favourites

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush £15.44
in Fearless
+lovely bright pink, perfect for summer
+makes skin look healthier and glower
(glowier? is that a word?)

Tarte Amazonian Clay 24hr Full
Coverage Airbrush Foundation £21.44
raved about this before here
+all round amazing foundation
+full coverage, gorgeous finish
+powder but still adds shine

Urban Decay NAKED palette £37.00
+can't believe I only just bought this! beautiful colours
+pigmented, creamy, stays well
+endless looks in one easy palette
(I may have a dupe for you though!)

Maybelline Baby Skin Primer £7.99
+works wonders with the Tarte powder
+makes all makeup stay longer
+makes skin seem smoother, filling
in pores

Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick £29.00
+new, nice idea: easy to use: just
smeeear all across your face and use beauty
blender to blend
+full coverage, stays all day

Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Tint in Envy
£14.26
+stays matte and stains the lips
+glides on smoothly
+matte but not drying

Beauty Blender £16.00
+makes applying makeup so much easier
+smooth, dewy finish
spoke about this before on my blog
+would definitely recommend

Hope you liked this!

Lots of Love, 

Sophie

xxx

July Favourites

Another month, another favourites post:

L'OREAL true match foundation£9.99
+great colour match
+buildable coverage
+smooth and light on skin

Maxfactor Clump Defy mascara£10.99
+separates lashes
+extra volume
+no clumps/ water proof

Bourjois Blus in Rose Eclat 15 £7.99
+gorgeous colour
+lasts all day

Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner £2.50
+first liquid eyeliner that I've loved
+stiff nib, easy to use
+really BLACK, smooth, etc
+super affordable

Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink punch
£2.99
+moisturing, stays on lips
+great colour for summer 

DKNY be delicious perfume in 
Fresh Blossom £34.99
+smells fruity/ floral
+light and summery
+refreshing/ pick me up scent

Who's going abroad this summer?

Lots of Love,

Sophie

xxx

Current Non-Beauty Faves

How's everyone's summer? We've been having such great weather here in England, I just hope it lasts.

Since I do beauty favourites every month, I thought I'd quickly write a NON-BEAUTY favourites post. I don't know how interesting people will find this but sometimes I just feel a little bit nosy and feel the need to see what other people like...if this is you, stay tuned...

The first thing has DEFINITELY been my obsession this month. SHERLOCK the TV remake starring BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. *dies* I found it on my Sky On Demand TV box set and I watched the first two series. I then became so obsessed that I watched the third on iTunes, and now, well now I'm reading the book. Sherlock is basically based on Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes but I think the producers are just GENIUS. I think it's full of mystery, drama, hilarious and amazingly written. It's ADDICTIVE- so I suggest you get started NOW.

I also went to watch The Fault in Our Stars. I loved the book when I read it a while ago and I had a post here. But then I saw the film and fell in love with the actors and the setting and the story again. If you want to know more about it, check my other post. :)

My next favourite is actually a HUMAN and it's +essiebutton and she's a YOUTUBER. I've been watching her beauty videos for ages but then I started watching her Vidcon vlogs and now she's like my favourite youtuber. She's so funny and nice and makes great videos and is so pretty and good at doing makeup. Literally, you HAVE to go watch her videos.

And every month I make a new playlist of songs and this month I've had mega summery songs on this is my playlist:

Well I hope this was entertaining :) if not- a summer makeup look is coming up tomorrow morning - stay tuned

Lots of Love,

Sophie

xxx

June Favourites

Hey everyone, 

So another month has gone by and it's time for another favourites post.

MAC AMPLIFIED CREME LIPSTICK IN COSMO
£15.50
lovely pink, nude colour, easy to wear everyday
creamy and stays on the lips

SOAP AND GLORY KICK AS CONCEALER £10.00
great translucent setting powder, two concealers: one for redness
and one for under eyes

NARS RADIANT CREAMY CONCEALER £22.00
expensive but worth it, covers up blemishes well,
isn't drying and lasts forever

TANYA BURR LIP GLOSS IN SMILE, DREAM SPARKLE
£6.99
cute, nearly colourless pink with extra sparkle
goes great on top of COSMO

L'OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE CC CREAM £10.00
amazing AMAZING, comes out green to counteract redness,
then turns into foundation with full coverage, looks natural,
easy to apply, looks better throughout out day,
definitely try for all skin types

MAYBELLINE THE FALISES VOLUM' EXPRESS
£7.99
lengthens lashes, no clumps, no smudging, extra volume

What should i try for July?

Lots of Love,

Sophie

xxx