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

3 Little Things- Mini Haul

Who can resist a 3 for 2 offer across makeup, skincare, haircare and bodycare? I certainly can't and I think I am right in saying that the majority of beauty bloggers find it hard to resist the temptation of these offers as well. I have spent my fair share of pennies in Boots lately and so thought I would do a mini haul to show you all what I purchased.

Garnier Skin Naturals Fresh Eye Make-up Remover

This product has been popping up on my Bloglovin' feed a lot recently, receiving rave reviews on almost every blog post it has featured on. It seemed fitting therefore that I should try it out, to see if it is worth the hype. I have been using this for the past week or so now, every night and have been loving it. It is a really fresh, simple product, but works wonders on melting away stubborn gel eyeliner and waterproof mascara. It is perfect for sensitive skin, like mine and has a delicious fruity smell too. What more could you want?

 Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick- 'Pink in the Afternoon'

Revlon has become one of my favourite highstreet make-up brands recently, as the products are such good quality, yet so affordable. If you read my post last week(Link), then you will have seen my review on the Super Lustrous Lipglosses, which I love. So whilst shopping recently I decided to try out one of the lipsticks from the same range. I picked Pink in the Afternoon as I have been after a perfect pink-nude colour for a while now, and this one just looked perfect. It is a beautiful colour that will be perfect for the spring months, and I can't wait to wear it more. 

 Nivea In-shower Body Moisturiser- Dry Skin

I have heard nothing but good reviews about the Nivea in-shower body moisturisers, and so have finally purchased a bottle. Now, I am really lazy when it comes to applying body lotion after a shower, so this is the perfect product for me. I have tried this a couple of times since purchasing, and so far has been really great for my sensitive, dry skin. I know that I will be using this in the coming months, to get rid of my winter skin, ready for the spring and summer. 

Have you tried any new products recently? What would you recommend?

Megan x

 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss

I'm sure over the past month or so nearly every beauty blogger under the sun has treated themselves to a few little goodies in the boots 3 for 2 offer, I myself included. Having spotted these lip glosses a while ago, I decided to buy the shade Berry allure, a beautiful plum colour which I absolutely loved during the winter months. I then promptly decided that I needed more of these, and so picked up another three of the shades with very little hesitation during my last boots visit. I added Fatal Apple, a bright red, Pink Pop, which as the name suggests, is a bright pink colour, and Kiss me Coral, a shimmery orange-coral colour perfect for spring/summer.

These lip glosses are quite sheer, but easily build able, and look great paired with a complementary lipstick. They give a subtle wash of colour to the lips, that is perfect for daytime, but easily work with a smokey eye for the evening. They are super glossy, but not sticky, and last a good couple of hours before having to touch them up. My particular favourite is Fatal apple, as it is a perfect way to wear red lips in the day. 

Overall, I am loving these lip glosses and only costing £6.99 each, I look forward to adding the rest of the shades to my collection soon. 

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think of them?

Megan x

January Favourites

Welcome back to my blog everyone! First of all I must apologise for not doing a post sooner, but what with studying for four A Levels, time had been somewhat limited. However, I am back now and plan to do posts more frequently, so watch this space.

Anyway, back to the topic of today's post and that is my January favourites. All of the products I am mentioning today are new ones that I have recently purchased, and I have loved them throughout the month of January and am continuing to love them.

 Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

No matter how many foundations I have tried over the years, I have still not found the perfect one. However, I have to say that this one has come pretty close to perfect in my opinion. It is exactly what I look for in a foundation- medium to full coverage, as well as being suitable for my very dry skin. It isn't as glowy as the Rimmel Wake me up foundation, but isn't matte either. I wear this on a day to day basis as I find it very natural looking, and so I will definitely be repurchasing when I run out.

Soap and Glory Kick Ass Concealer

This is a perfect little product as it contains two concealers- one for under eye and one to cover any blemishes- as well as a setting powder. Both of the concealers are very creamy and super easy to blend, as well as having very high coverage. Due to the creaminess of the concealers, they do need to be set well with powder, hence the reason why the product comes with a mini translucent powder. I am in love with this product and will no doubt be using it for a while.

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Eyeliner is  one of my staple, "can't live without"  products and so I decided to try something more dramatic than a standard kohl pencil I thought having to apply eyeliner with a brush would be a lot more tricky than it actually was, and so because of the simplicity of the application, I have been wearing this quite frequently. It has a lot more staying power than a pencil and I tend to find it can last for 6-7 hours without smudging. It is going to take me ages to get through the little pot, but I will continue to use it throughout February as well as the coming months as well. 

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara

I have always loved the mascaras offered by maybelline, and this one is no different. As someone with quite long eyelashes, I always look for a mascara that gives volume, rather than length, and this one is perfect. It doesn't clump or dry out and makes any eye makeup look more dramatic. 

Herbal Essences Fresh Balance Clarifying Shampoo

After searching the internet high and low for anything to help with my oily hair, the number one thing that was most suggested was a clarifying shampoo. I decided to try a relatively cheap one before purchasing a more expensive one, just to see how much they actually work. I use this shampoo about once every 2-3 weeks, and find it great for removing all the build up of product that has goes into my hair regularly. 



 

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush- Pinched

I have been favouring dewy, glowy makeup lately, and this cream blush is perfect for adding a pretty hint of colour on the cheeks. It gives a beautiful flush of colour, and can easily be built up to add more colour. It is a perfect colour for paler skintones, and I will most definitely be using this in the lead up to spring. 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm- Elusive

After seeing countless beauty blogger's launch posts of this product, I was eager to try one out. Elusive is a medium pink colour that is really easy to wear in the day, but would be the perfect lip colour to pair with a smoky eye. Not doubt more of these will end up in my makeup bag within the next few months. 

Vera Wang Bejewelled Perfume

I pretty much always receive a new perfume at Christmas time, and last year was no different. It is scented with redcurrants, pomegranate and champagne, and so it is a beautiful fruity yet luxurious perfume. This is the perfect perfume for transforming your look from day to night, and also to add some extra zing to any occasion.

Have you tried any of these products? What have you been loving lately?

Megan x

Wishful thinking...

Hey everyone, now first of all sorry i haven't blogged for a while, but having gone back to school i have been too busy with schoolwork and being ill that i haven't had time to blog much, but i will try and keep on top of my blogging from now on.

Anyway, i thought i would do this blog post as autumn/fall is my favourite time of the year and although it has come around far too quickly this year, i am still rather excited for cosy nights in with X factor and Downtown abbey. So, therefore i thought i would do my autumn wishlist to show all you guys what is on my list of things to buy this autumn...

1.River island grey faux fur collar pea coat

I spend every autumn/winter searching for a coat but end up leaving it to late and buying the first thing i find. I have had my eye on this coat for some time as i think it will go with everything in my wardrobe and look perfect for autumn/ winter.

 2.New look red tartan check skater skirt

Tartan is a big trend this autumn/winter and as i wear jeans all the time, i feel i need to branch out and wear more skirts/dresses. This skirt will look perfect with thick tights, black ankle boots and a biker jacket in the autumn and so i will definitely be purchasing this.  

3.Max factor whipped creme foundation
I have used a max factor foundation before(the colour adapt to be exact) but i wasn't that impressed with it as i have very dry skin at times and the foundation just clung to these dry patches. Not very attractive. However, i am quite eager to try this product as it claims to hydrate skin, as well as creating a demi-matte look with a radiant glow, which i think would look great as we get into the colder months of autumn. 

4.Nails inc Knightsbridge road Galaxy
This is the perfect party nail polish and i think it would look perfect in autumn paired with a deep berry red as an accent nail. There are four colours in the galaxy range and all of them would be perfect in autumn, especially for Bonfire night. 

5.River island pink colour block tote bag
I am going on holiday at the end of October and have had my eye on this bag for a couple of weeks as i think it would be perfect to take on the plane. It has two sections inside and would be great to fit a laptop or tablet inside. One of the main reasons why i love this bag is the colour, as pink is the colour of autumn/winter and i think it would look great to brighten up my autumn/winter clothes.

6.Yankee candle "November Rain"
As soon as i saw this candle i fell in love, not just because the name has me thinking of warm, cosy Sunday nights in the middle of November. I love fresh scents and this candle is just that, described as an airy, refreshing mix of watery leaf notes, warm amber and crisp, brisk air.

So that is what i am wishing for this autumn, how about you? What is on your autumn wishlist?

Thanks for reading
Megkat
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August Favourites

Another month has gone by already and so the time has come for my August favourites. I have discovered a lot of products this month that i loved immediately and so without further ado, here is what i have been loving in August...

 

 

 

{Superfacialist by Una Brennan Tea Flower Deep Clean Purify and Refresh Facial Scrub}

 I bought this on a whim as it was on offer in boots and i had recently read about it. The only words i can say is that i am glad i bought it as it is a great product. It is a deep, pore cleansing scrub and i use it 1-2 times a week to really cleanse my skin. As the texture of the product is quite thick and grainy, it therefore exfoliates my skin as well, which is great as i have dry skin. Overall, i have really been enjoying this product throughout the month, and i hope i will continue to love it. 

{Garnier Moisture Match - dry to very dry skin}

I recently switched to this moisturiser after using the Garnier moisture match- normal to dry skin, and i can't tell you how much of a difference it has made to my skin. Before using this moisturiser, my skin would look dry and flaky after i applied my foundation, which was really annoying. However, after switching to this product, my skin is now soft and hydrated with no flakiness. I am already on my third tube of this and i know i will continue to repurchase it. 

{MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara}

There is just one word that i can think of to describe this product and it is WOW!!! I was kind of talked into buying this by the sales assistant at the checkout and i am so pleased that i did purchase it. It makes my lashes long and thick, and the shape of the handle makes it really easy to apply. It also stays on all day, but it is easy enough to remove at the end of the day. It is my new favourite product at the moment and it will definitely be staying in my makeup bag throughout the upcoming months. 

{Burt's Bees' Beeswax Lip Balm}

Before purchasing this i had yet to find a lip balm that treated my dry, cracked lips(not attractive!). I knew that Burt's bees' were a good brand of lip products and so decided to purchase one next time i was in boots. After only one day of using it, i could tell the difference it had made to my lips, as they already looked very moisturised. I will definitely be using this as the days start getting colder as it nourishes and treats lips brilliantly.

{Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick-107 & 111}

I have already discussed these products in my previous blog post, so i won't go on about them too much, apart from the fact that i have only recently started wearing more lipstick and these are definitely my favourites by far. The colours are both perfect for this time of year, with 111 being a cool, bright daytime red and 107 being a dark, berry red perfect for wearing in the evening. I know that i will continue wearing both of these throughout September as i love them :)

{Sleek Blush by 3-Lace} 

I only recently purchased this product from sleek, but have been loving it so much that i knew i had to include it in my favourites. The colours in this palette are beautiful coral shades, with two matte and one shimmer blusher. What i love most about sleek blushers are how SUPER pigmented the colours are. This blush palette has been perfect for the summer and i will definitely be packing it for my holiday in October 

{Real Techniques make up brushes- Buffing brush & Contour brush}
I have never been a fan of applying foundation with a brush, but i decided to buy the Real techniques Core Collection to make a change from applying foundation with my fingers. My favourites are the Buffing brush and the Contour brush as they make my skin look flawless. After applying the majority of my foundation with my fingers, i use the buffing brush to buff the rest of the foundation into my skin, which reduces the appearance of pores. I use the contour brush for everything- blending concealer, contouring and applying blusher. I will definitely be purchasing more of these brushes as i love them :)

So there you are :) I have really been enjoying using these products this month and can't wait to discover some new products in September

What products have you been loving this month?

Au revoir,
 MegKat
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