It's that time again, today I'm running you through a list of items/products that I have been loving this last month. With the exception of a couple of products they all have a very pink theme this month, clearly my current mood!
Rimmel Contour Sculptor Palette | This product has been an absolute staple in my make up bag for almost a year now! I've pretty much hit the pan on my original one (I'm so impressed with how long it's lasted though!) that I've just bought a new one (pictured) for when this one runs out. There are two colour options for this Sculptor palette and I have the lighter option in Coral Glow. I do use the blush and highlighter shades sometimes which are lovely but the main thing I want to rave about in this palette is the contour part (the middle shade). It's perfect for everyday use and looks so natural on my very pale skin tone at the moment. I sweep it from the top of my ear in a line just under my cheekbone and blend in circular motions to create a natural look. Plus some along my jawline and under my chin for structure. In the palette it looks slightly shimmery but actually on the skin it appears matte. It's great to have found an affordable contour shade that actually is light enough to suit me for a change and I can see myself continuing to stock up on it.
Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose & Shea Body Repairing Cream | I received this body cream* as part of Dr Botanicals Valentine's Month Promotional and have been loving it ever since! This cream is delicately formulated with a unique blend of botanical actives including Shea Butter, Moroccan Rose & apricot Kernel Oils to help keep the skin soft, supple and hydrated. Which has been just what my parched skin has needed after all this cold weather! As soon as you lift the lid you're hit by the gorgeous exotic aroma. The Moroccan Rose oil combined with Apricot Kernel is so dreamy. A real seductive scent that reminds me more of an expensive perfume than a body cream, so much so that I have actually substituted this for a perfume on more than one occasion. It's incredibly luxurious and a little goes a long way so this is lasting me ages. For a full review see my post from back in February here.
L'Oréal J Lo Nude Lipstick | Another make up product that I love so much I have recently had to replace is this lipstick by L'Oréal! I think I first saw it on another bloggers Instagram (I believe it was My Pale Skin) and really liked the look of it so picked it up when I next went into Superdrug. It's a natural pink/nude shade on me that I find really easy to wear, especially when I'm going for a minimal make up look. The texture is really creamy, so not matte or drying, but gives good coverage. It has a slightly fruity scent & flavour to it as well which is lovely but I can't put my finger on what it is. I'm thinking perhaps watermelon, but if you have it and have other ideas let me know!
Wearing the J Lo Nude Lipstick by L'Oréal as well as the Rimmel Contour Sculptor Palette for my contouring.
Rose Petals Body Mist by So...? | So Fragrance have recently launched a collection of new body mists. Six are exclusively for Boots and six exclusively for Superdrug. I was lucky enough to be sent three (Sparkling Tea, Fresh Musk & Rose Petals) to try out. The bottles are so pretty and I'm impressed with how strong the fragrances are on all of them plus they're perfect to pop in your handbag for on-the-go! Rose Petals is the one I have been reaching for most at the moment, it's a really pretty girlie scent that reminds me of another perfume I once had. Described as: "This delicate fragrance potion opens up with a bouquet of pink and white roses, before settling in a bed of lily of the valley. A floral delight from start to finish."
Yankee Candle Peony | I've been feeling so ready for Spring pretty much since Christmas was over and Peony has turned out to be an absolute favourite fragrance of mine to make me feel like Spring is actually on the way! I loved it when it was released last year and I have rediscovered my love for it again this year. It's a sweet, spring-bouquet-like floral that reminds me of a lovely girlie perfume - I'm thinking maybe DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom? The strength of the throw is really good seeing as it's such a delicate scent. I really hope Yankee keep this one going for years to come! Described as: “The rich scent of Spring's most coveted bloom, the peony, entices with notes of bright sweetness”
Bombshell Make Up Brushes by Spectrum Collections | For so long I have been lusting after a set of brushes from Spectrum Collections. I've never actually owned a full set of make up brushes before, it has always been odd ones I've collected here and there. As soon as I spied this particular pink and rose gold 12 piece set however I instantly fell in love, they just had my name written all over them! I received them for Christmas and have been using the constantly ever since. The eye shadow brushes in particular I think have improved how my eye shadows perfume and blend. They're so dreamily soft & luxurious plus look stunning on my dressing table. Spectrum collections have such a fabulous variety of brushes including individuals as well as sets but they are all reminiscent of unicorns and two tone mermaid tails!
Lily of the Valley by Yankee Candle | I couldn't get this candle to look right in my main image (at the top) as it's so much bigger than everything else so I decided to add it in separately! I couldn't leave it out as I've become addicted to this scent recently! I have so many candles that I've been running out of space so I've had to start burning some of my 'treasures', these are the rare/retired Yankees that aren't available in stores anymore. In a bid to bring some more Spring into my life I chose my Lily of the Valley fragrance to burn recently and it is the most heavenly perfume-like scent that I think I've ever come across. I'm trying to savour every single moment when it's lit! Described as "Like a bridal bouquet capturing traditional lily and subtle and soft green notes."
What products or items have you been loving over the last month?
