JANUARY FAVOURITES

Monday 3 February 2014



Yes its that time again and a new year brings also new favourites. Well were to start, January is normally a month I can get a bit grim and low in spirits. It always feels like it ages until spring, the post Christmas wallet is still in recovery( the anxious wait until pay day seems to go on forever) and just in general there is not much to do.
Seems like the perfect time to go abroad and escape the doom and gloom. Especially with all the rain and floods we are having here in the south east of England. But if like me you were stuck here and had to endure the wet and cold what better way then getting a few new item in the make up department, to at least make yourself feel good and look glamorous.

First up is my new found love and the star of the month Nars Doucer Blush. You heard me talking about my hunt for the perfect blush brush (here), while I was searching I of course came across some blush and as you do got a little distracted with this beautiful blush. Its such a nice colour, not to intense like some other blushes that make you look like barbie. No this is such a lovely soft pink blush with slightly brown undertones in it. Which makes this the perfect blush to wear for an everyday look or if you are super pale like me. It has not left my cheeks since I got it!

Another make up staple that I can not leave the house with is the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer. This is such a good concealer for under eyes and for the price can not be beaten. That's why it made it into my best budget buy of last month (link here). Its got the right amount of coverage and feels super light on. Some days this month I only was wearing this, to give my skin a bit of a break, it performed really well and got me though the day. If you buy on thing this month give this a try!

On to skin next. As you all know by now, I suffer from acne big time. My skin is constantly breaking out and nothing is really getting to the core of it. I am seeing the doctor next week to have a little talk and maybe he can figure it out. But in the main time the only thing I feel like is helping a little bit is having purifying masks and using glycolic acid serums. One of my all time favourite mask is the Origins Clear Improvement Mask. Its such a good mask and really pulls out all the nasties, its definitely worth the price as it really stands out compaired to other clay based masks.

For hair I have been liking the Percy & Reed Volumising Shampoo. What I like most about this shampoo is that it works. Not all those volumising hair products that claim to give you big hair work. So to find one that makes you hair still feel nice and soft and add volume is quite rare. If you have fine hair like me this is a really good one to try if you after big luscious hair, not quite like Cheryl Cole but half way there if you know what I mean?!

Lastly for my random pick of the month is tea. Three Cinnamon Tea from Pukka to be precise. If you love cinnamon you will have to give this a try. For me this is a match made in heaven. The combination is just pure bliss, the best way to end a stressful day, especially when yours is as mad as mine with looking after two energy loaded boys.



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23 comments :

  1. The blush looks gorgeous! I wish we had a Nars counter nearby so I wouldn't need to pay extra 10 pounds for shipping :/. Also the Origins mask is on my wishlist for ages. :)

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    1. I hate when shipping costs so much it can really put you of buying. I am not a good online shopper anyway and a high charge would really stop me buying something. I am sure you would like the origins mask, it really keeps my skin in check and not go complete mental.

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  2. The blush looks so pretty! Never actually tried Nars blushers, I never know what shade to get lol. I've just pre-ordered their face palette with Orgasm inside xo

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    1. My first Nars blush was Orgasm which is lovely to wear in the summer with a tan. I really recommend it or maybe deep throat would be a good one to start with too. I still have my first blusher, which I bought maybe over 3 years ago and only just hit pan on it. Thats what I love about them, yes they are not cheap but they last forever.

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    1. Thanks Melanie, I really like it too!! Its a great shade for my pale skin at the moment.

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  4. I'm a big lover of Origins face products, they work wonders

    xx

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    1. Yes I must say that they really do. I wasn't a big Origins fan before but trying the masks makes be think that all the hype about their products must be true. Can you recommend me something to try?

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    2. I personally love their SuperSpot remover which retails at £14 for a 10ml pot. Although it doesn't sound a lot, a little really does go a long way. I used it to calm down my skin as well, its a really intense formula as it works so quick! The smell isn't strong at all either, a hint of teatree :) Hope this helps! xx

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  5. Nars its an awesome blush nice items doll.
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    1. They have to be my favorite when it comes to blusher!! Good quality and they last for absolutely ages.

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  7. Ahhh Doucer is so so beautiful. I love Nars blushes! x

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  9. Beautiful blusher! I recently got Orgasm for Christmas and I love it!

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  10. Love that blush colour! I really want to try that Origins mask.

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  11. That blush is so gorgeous! I'm a fan of all Nars blushes. I've never used that color but once my Portofino blush runs out, I think I'm gonna try this color! :]

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  12. The Nars blush looks lovely really loving Nars at the moment will have to check it out!

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  13. Gorgeous blusher, NARS are always spot on.
    The face mask is currently on my mental wish list, obsessed with Origins!
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  14. I really love your posts<3 I just followed you on GFC, of you could follow me back, that would mean a world to me:) Thank you so much for a such an inspirational blog!<3 xx peach

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