Didn't October fly by! I bought a few new beauty products last month and I have a rather large Christmas list for Santa. There are so many fab products around at the moment.
If you missed my faves from September then catch up here, Beauty Faves September.
Here are my beauty faves for October:
1) Too Faced Kabuki Brush
This has been without a doubt, my favourite beauty buy of last month. In fact, it's probably my fave beauty buy in a while. It is the most amazing brush ever. It is so soft.
It's cruelty free and vegan which is great. It can be used with liquids, creams and powders. It's designed to be used with pressed powders, loose powders and any cheek colour. However, my friend and local make up artist Ant Gorgeous suggested that I use it as a foundation brush and I've never looked back since. It is perfect for applying foundation and my skin has looked flawless since applying it with the Kabuki brush. The brush is retractable so I use it shorter for my whole face and longer for my neck. Get this on your Christmas wish-list asap. You won't regret it.
2) Benefit Moisture Prep Toning Lotion
I've been using the same skincare products for years and whilst i've never had a problem with them, I thought i'd start to take it a bit more seriously. After all, my skin unfortunately isn't getting any younger. I cleanse, tone and moisturise every day but thought i'd start trying some new products in that routine.
I decided to try the Benefit Moisture Prep Toning Lotion which allows the skin to fully optimise the benefits of your moisturiser. It contains vitamin E acetate, meadowsweet, natural oat, a blend of aloe leaf and yeast extract and botanical extracts.
Even though it comes out of the bottle and appears quite thick, it feels very lightweight on my skin. A small amount goes a long way. It's very cooling and refreshing to use so i'll be taking it with me when we head on holiday to sunny Australia next month. I find it very hydrating too. One of the best things about it is the smell.
3) Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1
Another Too Faced product has made the fave lists. This time it's their Hangover 3-in-1 primer and setting spray. I absolutely adore this and use it all the time. It's a coconut water infused mist which is designed to prime, set and finish your make up whilst keeping your skin hydrated.
It's a fab product. I've been using it for all 3 things. I've found my make up can be applied smoother after using it as a primer. I love using it throughout the day as a spritz to keep my skin feeling refreshed. When I used it as a setting spray, it gives me a great glow and sets my make up for hours and hours. I also quite often use it first thing in the morning to help my skin (aka me) wake up.
4) Bobbi Brown Lip Colour in Soft Rose
This was actually the very first lipstick I ever bought and i've been using it ever since. I recently ran out so I bought a new one. I wear it for a day look during the winter months. It leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturised and the colour lasts well.
That's it for my favourites for October. I did buy other beauty products but I haven't been to impressed with those. I'll have to share them in a different blog post.
Have you bought anything recently that you've loved?
If you missed my faves from September then catch up here, Beauty Faves September.
Here are my beauty faves for October:
1) Too Faced Kabuki Brush
This has been without a doubt, my favourite beauty buy of last month. In fact, it's probably my fave beauty buy in a while. It is the most amazing brush ever. It is so soft.
It's cruelty free and vegan which is great. It can be used with liquids, creams and powders. It's designed to be used with pressed powders, loose powders and any cheek colour. However, my friend and local make up artist Ant Gorgeous suggested that I use it as a foundation brush and I've never looked back since. It is perfect for applying foundation and my skin has looked flawless since applying it with the Kabuki brush. The brush is retractable so I use it shorter for my whole face and longer for my neck. Get this on your Christmas wish-list asap. You won't regret it.
www.toofaced.com
I've been using the same skincare products for years and whilst i've never had a problem with them, I thought i'd start to take it a bit more seriously. After all, my skin unfortunately isn't getting any younger. I cleanse, tone and moisturise every day but thought i'd start trying some new products in that routine.
I decided to try the Benefit Moisture Prep Toning Lotion which allows the skin to fully optimise the benefits of your moisturiser. It contains vitamin E acetate, meadowsweet, natural oat, a blend of aloe leaf and yeast extract and botanical extracts.
Even though it comes out of the bottle and appears quite thick, it feels very lightweight on my skin. A small amount goes a long way. It's very cooling and refreshing to use so i'll be taking it with me when we head on holiday to sunny Australia next month. I find it very hydrating too. One of the best things about it is the smell.
Image from www.benefit.com
3) Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1
Another Too Faced product has made the fave lists. This time it's their Hangover 3-in-1 primer and setting spray. I absolutely adore this and use it all the time. It's a coconut water infused mist which is designed to prime, set and finish your make up whilst keeping your skin hydrated.
It's a fab product. I've been using it for all 3 things. I've found my make up can be applied smoother after using it as a primer. I love using it throughout the day as a spritz to keep my skin feeling refreshed. When I used it as a setting spray, it gives me a great glow and sets my make up for hours and hours. I also quite often use it first thing in the morning to help my skin (aka me) wake up.
Image www.toofaced.com
4) Bobbi Brown Lip Colour in Soft Rose
This was actually the very first lipstick I ever bought and i've been using it ever since. I recently ran out so I bought a new one. I wear it for a day look during the winter months. It leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturised and the colour lasts well.
That's it for my favourites for October. I did buy other beauty products but I haven't been to impressed with those. I'll have to share them in a different blog post.
Have you bought anything recently that you've loved?
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Now i've moved to a more lifestyle blog, I thought it's about time I start sharing more things about me and what I like etc. Every month you'll see a beauty favourites post from me. Now, i'm no make up queen or anything but I do love the stuff. I'm also rather addicted to toiletries (check my boots advantage card and you'll know what I mean). I'll also be filming this series over on you tube so I can talk about the products more than what i'm able to write here.
The first thing I have to say about this Body Butter is that it has the most incredible smell. It's fragranced with Soap and Glory's 'mist you madly' scent and I love it. The body butter works wonders on dry skin. I use it everyday but I find it's very good for when you return from a summer holiday and your skin is dehydrated. It's my favourite product in the Soap and Glory range.
I have no idea how i'd even function as a busy mum without dry shampoo. I use it all the time such as when i'm rushing around in the morning before the school run and I haven't got time to wash my hair etc. I keep one in my locker in work (I work in an operating theatre and I have to wear a hat all day, hat hair = nightmare) and I also carry a mini one in my handbag. I am slightly obsessed with the stuff.
I actually bought this product after having my make up done in Florida earlier this year. I was instantly drawn to the smell and it felt incredibly light on my skin. I've been using it daily to brighten my complexion and i've also been using it as a make-up primer.
Sanctuary Spa body washes have always been my favourite. This particular one is so uplifting to use in the morning. The fragrance is so fresh and it leaves your body feeling cleansed.
The Too Faced counter recently launched in Debenhams, Cardiff which I was really pleased about. I popped in for a makeover the week it opened and it is the prettiest, cutest counter in there. The packaging for Too Faced products has always been lovely but seeing them altogether was fab.
I bought a few things which i'll probably be showing your more of next month. I've had a few events and nights out lately where I have wanted my eye make up to stay put so this product has been a life saver. You only need to use a tiny amount on your lid and it allows your eye shadow to stay on all day.
I've been using the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser for a while now. I'd heard so many people talking about it that in the end I had to try it out for myself. I've never looked back. This particular one was a limited edition summer fragrance which smelt lovely. It had a real spa scent to it.
I think this may be my favourite beauty buy of last month. I'd seen a lot about the new Victoria Beckham range and off I excitedly went into Cardiff to buy some, to find that you can only buy it online or in Selfridges in London. I must admit, I never buy make up online unless it is something I have used before and therefore I know the colour suits me etc.I was gutted.
However, a silver lining appeared when I attended a blogging event in London which was a fab excuse for trying out this range. I honestly could've bought so much of it. This highlighter in 'modern mercury' is from the 'Miami' collection. I tend to wear it over my bronzer to give me that glowing, tanned look. It illuminates my skin perfectly. I am obsessed with it.
I also bought this 'Victoria' lipstick which is a lot darker than what i'd normally wear but it looks great. It's got good pigment but I actually soften in slightly by using a gloss over the top.
The Urban Decay Palettes are literally the only palettes I currently use for my eye shadow. I have 3 but this new one is my favourite. When I fist saw the colours I honestly thought there's no way they will suit me but I can't get enough of it. It was the perfect palette to take on our summer holiday to Turkey.
I bought this shampoo and conditioner from Boots, back in August when we went on holiday. I was instantly drawn to the packaging but when I opened the bottles up, the smell was incredible. It was hard to pick from the range but I knew that the heat in Turkey would dry out my hair so I chose the Shea Butter shampoo and conditioner. It contains coconut oil, macadamia oil and shea butter. You only need a small amount as it goes a long way. I've literally just run out of mine so I think I may try the coconut milk collection next.
What have been your beauty favourites lately? Pop over and watch my YouTube video to hear me talk more about the products.
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