Friday, 10 February 2012

January Favourites!

I have tried to upload this post for a few days now and my photos were failing :( So I am sorry for the Google Images instead of my own photos. I don't have many favourites this month, just a few products that have stood out to me this month.
Face: Jemma Kidd Light As Air Foundation

If I have been wearing foundation the past month, it has been this. It has great coverage, yet looks natural. It's not matte, yet I wouldn't say it was overly glowy. It just makes you look healthy and radiant.

Cheeks: Clinique Blushing Blush in Precious Posy

This adds a bit of colour to my alabaster skin, giving it a bit of life and making me look more awake in the harsh winter light. It reminds me of MAC's Springsheen, considering that they are brands owned by Estee Lauder, it doesn't surprise me that they are similar.

Eyes: L'Oreal Telescopic Waterproof Mascara

I LOVE a waterproof mascara. For me mascaras have to be waterproof or 9/10 I won't buy it. This makes my already long lashes super long but although it is essentially a lengthening mascara, it does give slight volume, that is work appropriate without being OTT :)

Lips: Blistex Intensive Mosituriser Lipbalm

Living in Scotland means you are subject to terrible weather conditions all the time. High winds, rain, hailstones and snow are normal, and that's just the summertime (lol, jk, it's not that bad...in the summer), but considering I have lived here all my life and I am used to the horrible winters, my skin isn't. This really helps to condition the lips keeping the moisture in, especially in conjuction with another Blistex product (I will do a seperate post on that), it has helped tremendously in restoring the moisture levels in my lips.

Hair: VO5 Miracle Concentrate Hair Oil

I am new to using hair oil as I have oily hair, I didn't get the fuss in putting oil into my hair, in thus speeding up the oily process. However, I use a few drops of this when I am fresh out of the shower (well about 8, I have long hair) and run it through my hair generally from where my hair sits at my chin to the ends, and then once it is completely styled, I add 2 more drops of this just to the ends to finish it. It is a lovely product and I have noticed that my hair is in great condition and feels great too. Plus it is about £5 so it won't break the bank.

Fragrance: Chanel Coco EDP

I normally wear Coco Madamemoiselle, but I got this for Christmas and didn't have the heart to tell my parents that they spent an obscene amount on perfume that I don't actually wear. So I have been wearing this since Christmas and I have to say I love it. All you need is 2 sprays, and it lasts all days. I am not very good at describing scents but it is more mature compared to the Coco Madamemoiselle, and a very sophisticated scent. The bottle is faboulous and although it isn't what I asked for (I hate asking for presents! I feel so bad asking for something!) I really do love it and have had a lot of lovely compliments about it :)

Random non-beauty favourite: Drake - Take Care

This has been on repeat since it came out in November. I love hip-hop, rap and R&B, and I have been a huge fan of Drake since he first came out. Even before he was signed to Young Money, I have been a fan. I remember being in Canada when I was younger and watching 'Degrassi - The Next Generation' (like 90210, but in Canada), and he was in it as Jimmy Brooks (later Wheelchair Jimmy). Anyway, this album is fantastic, as was his first, and right now is the soundtrack to my life. I cannot wait to go and see him live in April :)

What are your favourites this month?

Hx

4 comments:

  1. That blusher is such a pretty colour. Glad you are loving the hair oil - I couldn't live without it!

    The doll on fashion

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  2. @The Doll just seen your comment lovely, the hair oil is a God send. Makes my hair oh so soft and shiney :) x

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  3. I love Coco! I'm the same - Mademoiselle is my usual and I have enough left to definitely do me through summer but I'm going to go for this come Autumn/Winter 2012. I used to use No.5 as my winter perfume because it's sort of the main classic one that was my first Chanel purchase but I think I genuinely prefer Coco (feel as though I shouldn't say that!!)
    Much Love
    xoxox

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  4. @Wonderland Girl It smells so good! When I first got it I thought 'oh this is going to be too old for me' but no, it's very sophisticated. I love it :D I like No 5, but at the same time I think it is too old for me and I'm not ready to wear No 5 yet. xx

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