Hello everyone, I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I can't believe it is August already, I am slightly dreading next week as I am getting my AS results, but hopefully I will do okay *fingers crossed*. Anyway, enough rambling and let's get down to business. I tried out a lot of new products in July that I loved, as well as rediscovering a couple of oldies...
Dior Shimmer Powder- Rose Diamond
I had lusted after this for ages, but as it was sold out everywhere I gave up scouring the web for it, until I happened to stumble across it on eBay. As soon as it arrived on my doorstep i fell in love. The varying shades of pink blend together beautifully as an all over blush, or the lighter shades add a gorgeous highlight to the tops of cheekbones. My skin has sported a rosy sheen for the past few weeks now, and it will continue to for a long time.
I picked this up a couple of months ago as I had a money off voucher for No7 and i knew that I needed a new moisturiser. I wasn't looking for a particularly fancy product as my skin had had a bit of a breakout and I didn't want to overload it with a whole bunch of different ingredients. This does exactly what it says on the tin - hydrating the skin, leaving it soft and smooth, without adding shine. It acts as a great base for makeup, and i love it so much that I recently purchased the night cream!
Another skincare favorite of mine is this gigantic bottle of cleansing water from Garnier. I love Micellar waters as they are so gentle on the skin, yet effectively remove even the most stubborn of makeup, including gel eyeliner and waterproof mascara. I have been enjoying using this as a pre-cleanse to remove the majority of my makeup before using my normal cleanser, and it has made a huge difference to my skincare routine. The 400ml bottle will also last ages. Bonus!
Lip balms are my new addiction, as they are seriously quick and easy to apply, yet add just as much colour as a lipstick or lipgloss. This offering from Rimmel has been my favourite for the past month, as the glossy, vivid red-pink colour packs a serious punch. I will no doubt be adding more of these to my collection soon.
Another favourite lip product from Rimmel, this time the Kate Moss lipstick in 101. When I first bought this, I didn't immediately love it, as I wasn't sure if the pink entirely suited my skin tone. However, I gave it a second chance and I am so glad I did. I have been swiping just a little bit of this over my lips and blending it out to create more of a subtle stain of colour, that gives a 'your lips but better' look. This works with any makeup look and I will certainly continue wearing it.
This is a fairly recent favourite for me, but as soon as I used it I loved it. It is a beautiful shimmery pinky powder, that can be used as a makeup setter, highlighter or radiance booster. It doesn't look cakey on the skin, it simply adds a glowy finish to the whole complexion. What's more, the packaging is absolutely gorgeous!
I purchased this last year as part of the Summer collection and used it a couple of times before becoming bored and moving on to a different shade. However I rediscovered it this summer and I am so glad I did. It is a pretty pink-based, coral hue that seems to perk up any outfit due to the subtle shimmer running through it. It is perfect on both fingers and toes in the summer, though I will try and make it work as we approach autumn too.
When it comes to applying my makeup, I am all about the products that take no time at all to apply, as I am sometimes in a rush or just a tad bit lazy. One sweep of this warm, antique gold across the lids and I am good to go, as this eyeshadow seems to change colour as it is blended into the crease, meaning I don't need a second eyeshadow to achieve that look. Paired with bronzed skin and pink lips, it is the perfect shade for summer.
Have you tried any of these products? What have you been loving this month?
Megan x
