Loves Of The Month: September

Contrast to relaxation August, September was hectic, with London Fashion Week, a new job and other bits and pieces left little time for trailing new things as I just relied on my loves, namely Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara and L'Oreal Super Liner. I did however dabble in plenty of skincare...

Clinique Chubby Stick in Mighty Mimosa

These sticks are totally foolproof and easy to use, they are the perfect combination between a balm and a gloss and one coat provides a glossy sheen to the lips. My favourite shade is this baby peach, Mighty Mimosa. 

Pixi Lash Line Ink

Super black, extremely easy tapered felt nib and last all day without budging! Now to decide which one I prefer most, L'Oreal or Pixi...

Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask 

An overnight mask that saved my dehydrated skin over the last month, leaving me waking up to a brighter more even skin tone. Applied before bed, exactly like a moisturiser, massage in it's thick formula and peachy scent and wash off in the morning. 

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone

Applied as a base before foundation provides the most natural but visible glow, that doesn't look like I've dipped my face in a bowl of glitter. It adds a juicy boost, as if I've been on holiday the past week or been on a detox!

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Cocoa Body Scrub

When a body scrub smells this good, you'll want to get buffing everyday! It leaves skin soft and gleaming after it sloughs away every trace of dead skin. Love!

Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Another overnight skin treat! A nourishing elixir that I apply after toning, pressed into the skin that doesn't feel too oily or greasy, it hydrates dry patches overnight, balances everything out and I found my foundation lasting longer on my skin after use.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm

Not only does this smell amazing, it also removes makeup with such ease without irritating the eyes. Applied as a balm all over my face and massaged in then removed with a warm cloth, leaves skin feeling smooth without an oily film. 

What have you been loving this month?

Loves Of The Month: August

Something that won't come as a surprise to many of you is the fact that my most loved products in the past month are mostly holiday themed. Thanks to the humidity it's been mostly about skin and hair this month as opposed to makeup. For the rare evening that I apply makeup it's been the same products all month!

Xen Tan Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe - post here

In sunlight it's pretty difficult to pass fake tan off as real. This stuff is easily the most natural fake tan around! Applied with a mitt and buffed into the skin gives the most natural finish that lasts around 6-7 days. Didn't streak in the heat and has a gorgeous olive (as opposed to orange) undertone.

Yes To Carrots Body Butter - post here 

Unlike your average body butter as it dries matte, as opposed to leaving you feeling sticky. Left my skin feeling silky smooth almost to the point where I couldn't stop stroking my arms ;)  

L'Oreal Studio Matte & Messy - post here

This salt-spray provides instant texture and lift, giving my hair a messy 'lived in' effect with such ease. Perfect for days at the beach or just in general a lazy hair day. It's a fantastic dupe for the Bumble & Bumble's Surf Spray too! 

Klorane Conditioner With Pomegranate

Really balmy and moisturising, smells amazing and leaves hair tangle free. My sister & I went through 2 bottles of this stuff in the past month - it's addictive!

Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment - post here

A recent hair mask discovery that leaves my hair feeling instantly softer, shinier and feel much more hydrated - in one use! This is a mini size but I will definitely be picking up the full size soon!

Dior DiorSkin Airflash Spray Foundation - post here

I've been relying on Dior's spray foundation for giving me a flawless base. It's a spray foundation which means the finish is much more natural as opposed to the usual liquid or powder. The spray lightly mists the face to leave a semi-matte but glowing finish that lasts hours! Major plus point - the total application time is around 5 seconds! 

Mac Style Blush - post here

One of the most stunning blushes I've ever come across! It's absolutely beautiful on the skin. The golden finely milled shimmer running through it helps fake that 'lit from within' glow and aids enhancing a tan.

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows - post here

Everything I look for in an eyeshadow - pigmented, blendable, creamy and lovely metallic shades!

Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Lucky - post here

As much as I've looked, there doesn't seem to be another lipgloss as beautiful as this. A lovely peachy pink shade with tiny flecks of golden shimmer running through it that reflect the light and highlight the lips, making them appear fuller. 

Loves Of The Month: July

I've become a bit more religious with my skincare routine this month, trying to take everything back to basics and learning a little more about what goes into my products. That said I've decided to turn to my favourite brand, Ren which are now the majority of my skincare routine. I've only been using my new bits for a week so it's too soon to tell but I will be sure to let you ladies know! In the meantime here's what I've been loving this month...

Neal's Yard Bee Lovely Hand Cream

Part of their new Bee Lovely range and my favourite item is the Neal's Yard Bee Lovely Hand Cream. It's not sticky, really moisturising and smells incredible. Neal's Yard will be donating 5% of sales to charities that support awareness of the decline in our precious pollinators too!

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm

I've raved about my love for cleansing balms, how the don't strip the skin and remove makeup easily here but the Amazing Face Cleansing Balm is my latest favourite, purely because of the scent! It doesn't sting eyes too which means it can be used all over the face and removes makeup with such ease.

Ojon Dry Recover Conditioner - post here

I was more than happy to return back to my favourite condition after the ends of my hair drying out a little on holiday. This is by far the favourite conditioner I have ever used! Smells amazing, really nourishing and helps detangle hair easily.

Institut Estederm UV Incellium Bronzant & Adaptasun - post here & here

My usual tanning routine every summer consists of Institut Estederm but this time I added UV InCellium Bronzant into the mix, which claims to adapt your skin to the sun and prepare it for the rays. I don't want to speak too soon but so far so good - I didn't burn!

Melvita Eye Makeup Remover - post here

With all this waterproof mascara I'm applying I've been reaching for Melvita which removes it with such ease and there's no need to rub and tug against my eyes!

Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti Blemish Mask

I'm not sure what's happening to my skin at the moment, if it's just being a bit hormonal or I haven't properly been removing all the SPF I've been wearing but I've come out with a few blemishes. Something that I've been dabbing on them overnight is the Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti Blemish Mask which seems to be doing a good job of keeping them at bay whilst reducing redness.

Instutue Estederm Pure System Shine Control Fluid - post here

As it's been a little hotter I've been a little shinier so I've been reaching for a mattifying primer, I've raved about this fully here, but it's gel texture really helps keep shine at a minimum and is a perfect base for foundation

Yes To Carrots Body Butter - post here

This was an outstanding body butter that came in a Travel Essentials set from Yes To and the full size has already been added to my list as it's really nourishing, not sticky and dries matt so there's no need for waiting around before putting clothes on!

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturiser

I'm still in two minds about this product, yes it's amazing, gives flawless coverage, lasts well throughout the day but is it worth the price tag of £55? I'm still deciding but for now it's my go-to summer product that I've been reaching for everyday for its weightless finish and healthy glow. 

Dior DiorSkin Nude Tan Powder - post here

For when I don't want to cake myself in powder but just add a light sweeping this is what I've been reaching for, very light in texture and gives a flawless finish - love!

Lancome Hypnose Star - post here

I'm definitely one for thick dramatic lashes and my latest discovery - Lancome Hypnose Star has been gracing my lashes for the majority of this month. It's very similar to my favourite mascara Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill (post here) but a tad more dramatic. 

What have you been loving this month?

Loves Of The Month: June

This Works Clean Skin 5 in 1 Water - link

I've really fallen in love with This Works products this month, trying to stick to natural products as much as possible. I claimed my love for This Works 5 in 1 water here, for its ability to easily remove eye makeup as well as foundation is a couple of swipes. I just wish it didn't sting my eyes so much!

This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle - link

Whenever I'm in too much of a rush to fake tan I just slap some of this on as it takes my skin a shade darker without any fuss, as well as adding a lovely glow. It does take a bit of time to dry though! Read more & see some before and after shots here

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in 012 Endless Chocolate - link

These eyeshadows are AMAZING. I'm totally obsessed! (that much so that I prefer them to their higher end version by Armani) Currently own 3 gorgeous shades and this one is definitely my favourite, 012 Endless Chocolate. A lovely deep brown that looks amazing on by itself or as part of a smokey eye.

Anastasia Brow Wiz - link

I rarely fill in my brows, mainly out of laziness but recently I've been reaching for Brow Wiz which is my first brow product I actually like! The pencil is really fine, so creates miniature hair-like lines as well as being really blendable and creamy. 

Neom Candle in Blush Rose - link

My first Neom purchase (post here) and I'm so happy with it! Smells absolutely incredible, even when not lit, and doesn't produce any toxins when burnt!

Perricone MD No Concealer Concealer - link

I've been wearing this on a daily basis as it lasts so well throughout the day, doesn't crease, as well as having an SPF 25! Full review here

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel in 917 Sable Rose - link

If you buy one bronzer this summer let it be this one! I don't think I've worn another bronzer since I bought it - doesn't take any effort just one big fluffy brush plonked on the cheeks and gives such an amazing awakening colour. Having different shades included means it acts as a highlighter, bronzer and blusher all in 1! Full review and rest of Chanel Summertime De Chanel collection here

Tiger Balm

Whenever I'm studying, or currently working, I crack out the Tiger Balm to release neck pains that come with sitting at a desk. It doesn't smell particularly pleasant but it does the trick. I usually apply it at night before bed and wash it off the next morning for some muscle releasing.

Hope you've all had a lovely June! SO excited to go on holiday in two weeks time - What have you been loving this month?

Loves Of The Month: May

I've discovered and rediscovered so many great items this month! So I'll talk briefly about each one I've been loving...

Firstly I know it's a bit over dramatic to say a hair mask has changed your life but that's the love I'm feeling for Fekkai Advanced Technician Colour Care Mask - works in three minutes and leaves hair SO soft and manageable, smelling amazing and prolongs colour! Full review here

Chanel Summer 2012 Collection Nail Polish in 617 Holiday & 607 Delight. I love these colours they are the perfect combination for summer, especially putting Delight on my ring fingers! You can see the whole Chanel range here

L'Occitane Almond Range - Using the body oil and shower gel have really made me a happy bunny this month, both smell divine, leave my skin so hydrated, smooth and moisturised! Read more here 

As it's exam time I've had a fair few blemishes due to stress so out come the stop zappers! I've discovered two great ones, Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti Blemish Mask which I just pop over the blemish overnight and during the day I apply Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel four times (and even over makeup!) full post here

As well as blemish stress exam time brings about dry lips for me too! I've rediscovered my Nuxe Reve De Miel Lip Balm which I apply before bed and it's still on my lips the next morning! Smells lovely too...you can read a more in-depth review here

Something that has made changing polish a lot easier, the Bourjois 1 Second Nail Polish Remover which is a pot of sponge infused nail polish remover. Just swish your finger around the hole in the sponge and your polish comes off! This isn't a new invention but compared to others it isn't so drying and leaves nails really moisturised, also smells lovely.

In this heat my bottom lash mascara tends to slide around and transfer onto my skin but not anymore thanks to Anastasia Lash Genius which is basically a coat of clear mascara that makes it waterproof! See how here

The eyeshadow I've been reaching for most is Burberry Pale Barley Sheer Eyeshadow which is the most gorgeous colour ever! I'm totally obsessed with Burberry eyeshadows, they are really blendable, very well colour pigmented and so creamy!

I've tried out a couple of new fake tans this month and all they did was remind my how much I love my Xen Tan Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe and I should not have strayed from it! They others just didn't compare! Full post all about it here

After recently recommending Oribe Dry Texturising Spray to a friend and getting her addicted to it too my love for it was reinforced! Its literally like backcombing in a bottle...perfect for girls with heavy hair that want some volume! Trish McEvoy told me it was her hair volume secret a couple of months ago too!  Full post about here

An entire range I love... the Guerlain and Pucci Collaboration! Some of the most beautifully packaged bronzers I've ever seem! As well as amazing products including a blue lipgloss. This is definitely going to sell out soon! Full post about the range here

Loves Of The Month: March

Compared to February I haven't discovered/rediscovered very many things! The items I have been loving this month are..

Oribe Dry Texturising Spray - A lovely dry shampoo/volumizing spray with instant results! I adore this so so so much! I even have a mini bottle I carry around in my handbag! You can see my full post on it here

Vita Coco - I've probably had more Vita Coco than anything this month as it has been so hot and this drink is so refreshing!
If you want to read about all the benefits it has you can do so here

Trish McEvoy Essential Eye Base in Bare - So thanks to the sun my eyes have hiding behind sunglasses quite a bit! For the rare occasion I've taken them off I like to even out my eyelid colour with a bit of this!

La Roche Posay Effeclar Duo - I recently tried a Chanel foundation which my skin did NOT like at all! It made me break out really badly so to combat this I tried something new! I applied morning before makeup and evening before bed and in a couple of days my blemishes were not gone but the redness had reduced and they were now flat instead of bumps! I ended up purchasing the rest of the range as I loved this so much! Hopefully they will have great results too!

Collection Lasting Colour Nail Polish in Love Hearts - this is such a gorgeous peachy pink! The application brush made painting my nails very easy too! 

Pai Camellia & Rose Organic Facial Cleanser - My skin can be very sensitive at times but something I discovered this month that really takes off my makeup with ease and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight is the Pai Cleanser - it works in the same way as the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish but is much more lightweight and less thick in texture. Apply to a dry face and wash off with a warm cloth and water. You can see my full post here

Herbalife Vitamin C Face Quencher Spray - This has not left my handbag recently! I use it during the day as a pick me up when my face is just feeling a bit worn down. It doesn't leave a weird scent of your face like some others do and just leaves skin feeling fresh & hydrated! You can read more and see what other goodies are in my handbag here

Laura Mercier Radiance Primer - After having loved the Laura Mercier Oil-Free primer - link, I was very happy to receive this in the Harvey Nichols gift with purchase! It has worked really well as a primer, underneath foundation for just adding a nice very subtle glow. As I prefer matt foundations this has been great for adding a hint of a lively looking glow without making me look oily!

Benefit High Brow Glow - A great product for an easy and effective inner eye & brow bone highlight. I love that is product comes in pencil form as instead of carrying around a shimmery eyeshadow and a brush I just need one pencil & I'm good! You can read my full post here

Chanel Blush Horizon De Chanel - At first I wasn't sure if I was just going to like this or if I was going to love it - I simply purchased it to not miss out on a Chanel limited edition blush. After using this repeatedly it's a definite yes from me! My favourite thing about it is you can either choose the peach shades in the palette or the pink shades or just swirl your brush to get a combination of both! Whatever you fancy :) Full review here

Liana's Loves Of The Month: February

Items I discovered & rediscovered that I've been loving in February are...

The Skincare

From left to right

Eve Lom Rescue Mask - I have been using this religiously on my blemishes and the more I use it the more I love it! Using it as an overnight spot treatment on individual blemishes has really been helping to reduce redness and keep any at bay.

Read my full post about it here. 

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream - Remembered how much I rely on this in winter this month! Cuticles, lips & even hands (even though its a bit sticky). My lips tend to get dry on the corners and leaving a dollop of Eight Hour Cream on overnight has really helped combat this. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray - After my little test on setting sprays (read about it here) I have been addicted to Urban Decay All Nighter for locking in makeup before I go out. 

Blinc Lash Oil - I haven't noticed any significant changes yet but I love the feeling of coating my lashes in a goodness oil! Stay tuned...

Lush Lip Scrub in Bubblegum - I literally just love the taste. Also it is great at getting rid of dead skin cells and flakey lips. More on how to use it here. 

Clarins Lotus Facial Oil - Something I have just started using in the past couple of weeks and loving it! Feels like such a luxury item and is so calming to press against the skin however haven't used it long enough to form a solid opinion so stay tuned for a review!

The Makeup 

The Face 

By Terry Touche Veloutee Concealer - I always knew I liked this a lot but never enough to rave about it until I noticed I has actually come to my third purchase! I usually get bored of products easily or either think something better is available but this is slowly becoming a serious favourite! Read my full post here.

Sleek Contour Palette in Light - After recently discovering Sleek eyeshadow palettes and loving them I went a little Sleek crazy. My latest obsession - the contour palette! I love the dark shade as it is really subtle, has no shimmer & blends easily aka perfect for day time! However the highlighter shade...not so sure just yet...

Nars Bronzer Blusher Duo Laguna & Orgasm - I've been using Nars Laguna & Orgasm for years and years and have finally got my hands on a limited edition set of both :) This comes in a full set from ASOS see & read about it here. 

Jemma Kidd Makeup School Mineral Skin Nourishing Tint SPF 20 in 02 Cameo - I know it looks like I've almost finished this but don't be fooled - not as a foundation! Actually as a highlighter as it is soo shimmery (who would want a shimmery foundation? We just can't be sure...) but it works great as a subtle highlight!

Guerlain Meteorites Cruel Gardenia - I apply this for a more visible highlight as it has more shimmer. I have been loving using this on my collarbones too! Full post here.

Giorgio Armani Master Corrector - My fool proof product for faking more sleep as it counteracts the blue tone in under eye bags!

Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch - I apply this following my Giorgio Armani Master Corrector as they make a great concealing team :) Swatches & how to use the two here. 

The Eyes

Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Ore - Annoying packaging but wow do I love the colour & shimmer! Perfect from glamming up a smokey eye. 

Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Midnight Brown 21 - I'm sure you can see I've created a little dent in this shadow because I can't bring myself to ruin the gorgeous pattern! Read more about this eyeshadow here. 

L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara - Not my favourite mascara ever but I've still really been enjoying using False Lash Telescopic. It does make my lashes feel a bit crunchy and hard after a while but I let that slide and it is so lengthening. 

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner 2L - Using this under my eyes & smudging it out as it is so easy to apply!

Giorgio Armani Waterproof Pencil in Antique Gold 4 - Easily blendable, stay put and don't budge, very pigmented. If that isn't enough you can read more here. 

The Lips

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm in Passion - If you've been checking in here lately you'll know this was my winner from my Tried & Tested Lip Tints post, I adore the colour and it lasts without going into lip creases. (see it on my lips here). 

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy - Almost finished this and I hardly ever finish Lip Sticks! Its kind of the perfect combination between  a gloss and a balm with a bit of shimmer and colour. 

Cover FX Mint Glaze FX - Something I've rediscovered but instead of using it as its intended, as a lip primer, I use it as a subtle gloss just in the middle of my lips to catch the light and give a fuller lips effect. 

Miscellaneous -

Essie Nail Polish in Wicked - My all time favourite winter polish! You can see swatches here.

Beauty Blender - After picking up a new Beauty Blender at IMATS I remembered how useful they are and what a flawless look they can achieve! Read my full post here. 

Sephora Daily Makeup Brush Cleaner - Spray on the dirty brush, wipe on a towel & your brush is now clean! A great alternative if you don't have time to wash your brushes. 

If you have any February Favourites post them below I would love to read :)