September Beauty Favourites

 

Hello Lovelies!

How crazy is it that we are nearly in October already?! Where is this year going to? I am loving all the Autumn trends this year and I can safely say (yet again) that Autumn is definitely my favourite month! Here are the beauty, body and nail bits that have really stood out to me this month!

YSL Touche Eclat Foundation

I know I had this in a favourites not too long ago but I couldn't resist putting in for this month again. I fall more in love with this foundation every time I use it. It really does brighten up my skin and brings light to all the right areas. I use my fingers to apply it as I find this gives the best finish. I may have to buy another shade for Autumn/Winter as the one I have at the moment is my tanned shade.

Estee Lauder Raisins Duo

This little eyeshadow duo has proven to be quite hard to get my hands on but since I got it I have used it so much! On first look you wouldn't think these would be colours I would put near my eyes, and you would be right..this is completely and totally out of my eyeshadow comfort zone but to tell you the truth, I absolutely love it! I find the colours surprisingly easy to wear, they blend like a dream and the pigment is just fantastic! This is the first thing I've tried from Estee Lauder and it's safe to say I'm blown away by the quality! I will definitely be looking into this brand more!

MaxFactor Miracle Touch Cream Blush

Something I have already raved about this month is this little cream blush by MaxFactor. I am loving cream blushes lately, I really like the finish they give to the skin. So when I spotted this on a random brouzing session I decided to give it a go. I adore the colour of this blusher! It gives you the nicest flush on the cheeks and it can be worn quite sheerly on the cheeks or built up to a more dramatic effect. You can read all about my ravings about it here.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer

This is actually a concealer I have been meaning to try for quite a while now. I have been a massive fan of the Healthy Mix foundation so I felt it was a fairly safe bet that I would like the accompaning concealer for it. It is quite a yellow toned concealer, but I use it for both under my eyes and on any blemishes that might appear. It covers everything really easily and blends beautifully! I also like the packaging randomly enough, I'm abit funny about concealers on brushes or doe-foot applicators because I'm just convinced they're full of bacteria, but with this one you can squeeze out what you need and not have to worry about sticking your fingers in to the pot or using a dirty applicator.

Chanel Rouge Noir Nail Polish

Starting the nail transition from Summer to Autumn has been made easy with this nail polish. I have been wearing this on my nails so much the past while. I know Chanel nail polishes have this massive stigma behind them where they're meant to chip really easily and not be the best formulas, but saying that I haven't had any problems with this one! I adore the colour- it's perfect for Autumn!

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Butter

I went a little Sugar Crush crazy this month and bought the Shower Gel, Body Butter and the Body Scrub so this is representing all of that really. I am literally obsessed with the smell, it's just so refreshing! I think it smells like Cola Bottles! I am particularly impressed with the Body Butter. My skin has been so soft and moisturised since using it. I do love all Soap & Glory body products though, I haven't been disappointed with anything I've bought from them so far!

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

I bought this at the start of the month as I was running low on my Bioderma and I was looking for a cheaper alternative. Bioderma is a fabulous make up remover but in Ireland it is impossible to get in a shop and so expensive to get online! This L'oreal alternative was on offer in Boots for just over €4 so I decided to give it a whirl! I was actually pleasently surprised! I found it removed my make up just as good as the Bioderma did, while being a quartor of the price! I would througherly recommend this as an alternative for Bioderma, if like me you are finding it difficult to get hold of!

So those were my top Beauty Picks for September! What have you been loving this month?

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Sugar Crush Love!

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As you can see from the photo above I went a recently little crazy in the Soap & Glory section in Boots...truth be told I'm blogging about it so I can get you lovely ladies to justify it for me. I was always a big fan of the Sugar Crush Body scrub and then I discovered they released a body wash and a body butter in the same scent...happy Danielle!

 

When I bought these they were on three for two in Boots but now there is a deal on where you buy one and get the second half price! I would definitely recommend you give anything from the Sugar Crush range a sniff next time your in Boots. It's just so limey and refreshing! It reminds me of Cola bottles!

 

What is your favourite scent from Soap & Glory?

 

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MaxFactor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush | Soft Pink

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You might have noticed in my past couple of posts I have been loving one particular blush a lot, so I thought it was about time it got its own dedicated post. The blush in question is Maxfactor's Cream Blush in Soft Pink. I picked this up randomly one day when I was browsing the aisles of Boots (so dangerous!) and didn't expect great things since I already own and love the Bourjois Cream blushes. But I think this little pot has overtaken my love for the Bourjois blushes just slightly!

The consistency of these blushes are so unbelievably creamy so it makes application all the easier! I have just been using my fingers to apply this to my cheeks. It is so easy to build this up, so you can have it quite subtle for day time and then build it up to be more intense if your going out at night. I love the finish of this too, it just leaves your skin looking so fresh and healthy. 

The only problem I have with this blush is the packaging, I think it just looks so cheap and flimsy. But the product inside will make you forget all about that minor detail! 

I will definitely be investigating the other colours that are available in this range. Have you tried any of the Maxfactor Cream Blushes? Available online here

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Weekend OOTD & FOTD

 Hello Lovelies!

I can not believe it is Monday already! Where did the weekend go?! On Saturday night I went out for dinner with my family and my boyfriend and I decided to do a quick post to share with you what I wore on my face and my outfit.

The Face Products

MAC Face & Body, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, NARS Laguna, Maxfactor Soft Pink, No.7 Skin Illuminator, MAC Omega eyeshadow (brows), Maybelline Brow Drama, Naked Basics Palette, No.7 Stay Perfect mascara, Ardell Demi Wispies, L'oreal Super Liner and Clarins Instant Lip Perfector.

Dress - Oasis

Bag- Primark

Watch- Fossil

Nails - Impress (review coming soon!)

I hope you all had a good weekend!

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Clarins Instant Lip Perfector

 

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I was down in Limerick a few weeks ago and while I was down there of course I paid Brown Thomas a visit. Once the damage at the MAC counter was done I took a wander over to the Clarins counter and a bit of an impulse buy happened. In my defense I have been dying to try one of the Instant Light Perfectors for months now so I can't be completely blamed for what happened! 

I picked up the shade 01 Rose Shimmer because who can go wrong with a nice baby pink? I have to say I absolutely adore it. As soon as I tried it I knew I immediately needed the other shades (regardless of how similar they all look!) The smell is absolutely gorgeous and thankfully they don't feel sticky at all on the lips which is a big thing for me. I can't stand having a sticky feeling on my lips at all but this is so lovely and smooth! It gives very minimal colour but still makes you look put together.

I love the applicator, although not all that hygienic it still is lovely! It definitely is worth the splurge if you are considering it, you will definitely not regret it!

Available online here for €17. Let me know if you have any other colour recommendations!

 

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Transitioning into Autumn

 

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It's my favourite time of year again! I love everything about Autumn so much, I love the weather, the make up colours and trends and of course the fashion! So today I thought I would share with you the make-up items I use to transition into the colder months.

So starting off with my personal favourite, nails. I love a deep colour on my nail all year round but in the colder months I really do go crazy with my deep reds, plums and navy colours! Chanel's Rouge Noir has been a serious obsession for me recently despite how hard I try to save it for good wear! I just wish the formula and the brush were better! For a more everyday colour I have reverted back to Essie's Bahama Mama which I was completely obsessed with last year!

For base I always find my skin becoming that little bit drier and duller so to combat that I have pulled out my faithful YSL Touche Eclat foundation. This foundation really just lifts your skin. It gives you such a gorgeous healthy glow, it doesn't even make you look like you are wearing a foundation. It is literally a your skin but better foundation. I will forever repurchase this foundation, I am literally addicted to it! 

To help along with the healthy glow I have added two blushes to my make up bag in the past few weeks. Firstly is my Becca Beach Tint in Watermelon, this gives a gorgeous rosey glow that lasts all day. You only need a tiny dot blended in because it is so amazingly pigmented.  On similar lines to the Becca blush is my latest blush purchase which is the Maxfactor cream blush in Soft Pink. It is quite a similar colour to the Becca Beach Tint but it is more of a creamier consistency and makes your skin look more glowy when you are wearing it!

On my eyes I have definitely stepped out of my comfort zone with this little palette from Estee Lauder in Raisins. The colours are not something I would normally go for, in fact its something a year a go I would have laughed at the thought of wearing. But I have been completely loving these colours the past few weeks! Turns out purple and pinks are very wearable colours for everyday...who knew? And on days when I'm not feeling like being adventurous I have turned back to my Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe. Quick slick of this on my eye lids and I'm good to go for the day! 

And finally moving on to lips, I think a lipstick that everyone went wild for last year was the Rimmel Matte 107 lipstick. It is such a gorgeous deep red lipstick, completely unlike anything I would normally wear so it is usually my Autumn/Winter "going out" lippie! For a bit of protection this year I have been starting to use my Korres Wild Rose lip balm. This is a gorgeous nourishing lip balm so it helps combat dry lips, and it also has a lovely red tint which looks gorgeous on the lips! I know the Korres lip balms are ridiculously expensive but I really would recommend them. They are just so gorgeous and luxurious feeling! 

So those are my new additions to my everyday make-up bag for Autumn. What products have you been loving for the transition into the colder months?

 

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No.7 Skin Illuminator

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I'm sure by now you can all guess what my favourite make up products to buy are..yep I love a good highlighter! I have been loving my Jemma Kidd All Over Radience Cream a little too much lately, since it has been discontinued I have been trying really hard to not use it and to find an alternative. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen my tweets about wanting to get my hands on the NARS Copacabana Illuminator, but I was abit hesitant to buy it incase it didn't suit me. So randomly while browsing the shelves at No.7 as one does I came across their Skin Illuminator. I don't think I have ever heard much about this product but I decided to give it a go and see if it could calm my need for the NARS one for the time being. 

I really didn't expect to love this as much as I do. It is the perfect everyday highlighter, I use it just on the tops of my (non-existent) cheekbones and on my cupids bow. It gives a gorgeous subtle shimmer to the skin without making you look like a disco ball. It feels lovely and light on the skin too, so it doesn't feel like your adding another layer of make up.  I found that it lasted all day on my without needing any touch ups. The only thing I dislike about this is the brush. I really really don't like it so I actually gave mine the chop after taking the pictures and I love it all the more. 

I would completely recommend this if you are on the hunt for a new highlighter! You can buy it online here in two colours.

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