Current Beauty Favourites- Part 2

So I'm back with part two of my current beauty favourites, this time discussing the hair and body products that I have been loving for the past few months. Let's get stuck in, shall we...

Garnier Intensive 7 days Hand Cream- Mango

Now hand cream is not the most interesting of topics to talk about, yet it is product that most of us use on a day to day basis. Whilst perusing the aisles of boots not so long ago, I stumbled across this and, needing a new hand cream, popped it into my basket. It does exactly what it says on the tin, moisturising without leaving a sticky residue on your hands. The mango scent is perfect for summer as well!

 Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash

Soap & Glory are probably my favourite bath and body range, with this product being one of my favourites from the brand. The fresh citrus-y, lime scent leaves me feeling energised and woken up in the mornings, whilst the huge 500ml bottle lasts for ages. Definitely one to pick up next time if you love citrus scents as much as me.

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

For those with sensitive skin like me, Aveeno ticks all the right boxes. It is soothing and calming on the skin, without being irritable. It is quite thick and rich but absorbs quickly, so you don't have to wait around for too long for it to sink in. This is the perfect moisturiser for those with dry skin, and as it also contains oatmeal, is soooo good for you skin too!

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Conditioner

After a recent trip to the hairdressers, in which my split ends were snipped away, I decided to try and keep them at bay, and protect my hair a bit more, as I use heat on it pretty often. Herbal Essences is a haircare brand that I trust, so I picked this up. It contains raspberry and silk, leaving my hair noticeably smoother and split end free. It has been a staple of mine in the shower, and I am sure it will continue to be so. 

Charles Worthington Body Booster Mousse

As my hair is naturally on the flat side, I try and add as much volume as possible in my haircare routine. I massage this mousse into the roots of my damp hair after washing, and then blow dry to give my hair volume and bounce in an instant. Unlike other mousses, this one doesn't go crispy or leave my hair looking oily after a few hours. My hair looks fuller and thicker after using this, and so will definitely stay in my hair routine.

 

Toni & Guy Glamour Hairspray

I have tried a fair few hairsprays over the years, yet this is the only one I would repurchase. It is not sticky or crispy, yet holds curls for hours, even on freshly washed hair. A light spray over the hair is all you need to set your hair in place for the rest of the day. I am definitely going to continue using this over the next few months. 

So that's all of my current beauty favourites of the past few months done and dusted. I can't to discover some more firm favourites in my collection! 

Have you used any of these products? What did you think? 

Megan x

Current Beauty Favourites- Part 1

As I haven't been as up to date with blogging recently, due to A levels taking over my life, I thought I would do a huge current beauty favourites post in two parts, to get right back into the swing of things. In part one I will be discussing my Make-up and Skincare favourites, with Haircare and Body products in part two. So without further ado, let's get started...

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream

As the weather has been getting slightly warmer, and the sun has been making more frequent appearances, I thought it was time to ditch the heavy duty, matte bases and favour a more dewy and radiant finish. Despite it's lightweight feel on the skin, it gives great coverage, and will definitely continue to be my base of choice in the summer months. 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer 

To help with the luminous complexion that I have aiming to achieve recently, I have been reaching for this concealer pretty much every single day for the last couple of months. It brightens up the face completely, particularly the under-eye area, banishing those pesky dark circles that hours of revision seemed to bring to my face. It is the perfect concealer to add an instant "pick me up" to the face and I love it!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Eyeliner 

As mentioned before, my makeup never looks complete without a good ol' swipe of eyeliner, yet I haven't been able to find a kohl pencil that lasts pretty much all day. Until I discovered this offering from Rimmel that is. One quick stroke of this along my waterline and I'm good to go for the rest of the day. It has been my go to product for the last few months, and I predict it will stay in my makeup back for a little while longer still. 

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick-Nudist

 I received this in a set of three for Christmas last year, and have gotten so much wear out of it. It is the perfect nude colour, and is extremely glossy and shiny. It is quite sheer, but easily build able, and is great finishing touch to a daytime makeup look, but would be a perfect pair to a dramatic smoky eye in the evening. With it's easy glide on application, it has become a firm favourite of mine. 

Soap & Glory Arch De Triumph Eyebrow/Highlighter Pencil

I purchased this a while back now, but have rediscovered it in the past couple of months, as I have been tending to prefer a more natural brow look. This is a great 2-in-1 product, with the dark end making it easy to get defined brows, whilst the highlighting end gives a subtle highlight to the brow bone.   

 L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush-Rosewood
 As i don't really own all that many blushes, I decided it was time to add another one to my collection. I was after a perfect spring/summer shade, and this is just that. It adds a beautiful rosy glow to the cheeks, and due to being quite sheer, prevents you looking like coco the clown whenever you wear it. With subtle shimmer, it adds luminosity to the cheeks, without making you look like a disco ball. 


Soap & Glory Smooch Operator Lip Butter Balm
After finishing my beloved Burt's Bees lip balm, I moved on to this little pot of goodness. This is super moisturising, nourishing and softening the lips every time it is applied. While I don't prefer it to the Burt's Bees offering, I have been thoroughly enjoying using it these past few months. 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Cleanser
As I have never had completely clear skin, I have tried numerous products to try and achieve that healthy, glowing complexion, which I have yet failed to reach. Now don't get me wrong, my skin still is not yet perfect, however this cleanser has made a huge difference. I have been using this gentle, foaming cleanser morning and evening, and it has left my skin looking much clearer, without causing irritation. This is perfect for most skin types, yet formulated for oily and sensitive types, so if you are aiming for clearer skin, it is definitely worth trying this. 


La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
I purchased this sometime last year after becoming insecure with my skin, yet found it made pretty much no difference to my complexion. However, using it with the cleanser as mentioned above makes a much bigger impact on the skin. The two products paired together clear skin and banish imperfections, leaving a much smoother and blemish free complexion. Again, I use this as part of both my morning and evening skincare routine, and found that this works well for my skin. I seriously need to repurchase this as I am coming to the end, and it will definitely be staying in my routine for a while.


The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion
I spotted this in The Body Shop a couple of months ago and thought it sounded quite interesting. It exfoliates the skin, whilst also removing dead skin cells, improving the overall tone and texture of the skin. I have been using this once a week after cleansing, as it is slightly too harsh to use more than that, and whilst there has not been an immediate noticeable difference in my skin, my skin always feels softer and smoother after using it. I look forward to continue using this, as I feel it will make a big difference to the way my skin looks.

So there are my makeup and skincare favourites of the past few months. I will be back shortly with Part 2, and my hair and body favourites. 
Have you used any of these products? What did you think?

Megan x