Currently Loving: Pink Cheeks & Gold Lips

Two new items have weaved their way into my everyday makeup routine, both fantastic wake-me-up tools that add some glow and colour to my skin and work perfectly together. On my cheeks it's  Guerlain Rose Aux Joues Blusher in Chic Pink and gracing my lips has been Melvita Honey Lips 2 in 1 Gloss Balm. 

First up is the Guerlain Blush, which has quickly risen to the top of my list for most worn blush. The two shades in the palette work together to create a multitude of looks. I either use them separately, apply the darker colour in the centre and blend out with the lighter, or my favourite would be to swirl them together and apply a mixture of both. Out of the two shades one is matt and one has more of a frosty finish so you're getting the best of both worlds. The pink shade is awakening but still has a hint of peach in there that provides a perfect glow.

I've been pairing this with Melvita Honey Lips 2 in 1 Gloss Balm which smells good enough to eat! It's really moisturising on the lips, feels really protecting as its quite thick and provides a glossy golden glow. 

I absolutely love how the two compliment each other - they are now firmly in my daily routine! 

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?

Budget Buy: Melvita Eye Makeup Remover

Seeing as I'm officially going on holiday in one week (yay!) it's time to start testing out the waterproof products. I've been trying some eyeliners, eyeshadows and even bronzers but most importantly mascaras! 

I'm sure you know that absolute pain of trying to remove waterproof mascara, I do have a useful tip which you can read here, but for now I've been playing around with different makeup removers to see which is most effective. Of course there's the brilliant but pricey Lancome Bi Facil which I go through at the speed of lightening when used daily. I've recently found Melvita Soothing Eye Make-Up Remover to be somewhat of a similar formula and slightly more effective. 

The formula contains two 'phases' just like Bi Facil, which do need shaking before use. It's quite oily so does lift off eye makeup really easily whilst feeling really moisturising. I found that oily formulas were much more effective at removing waterproof eye makeup, especially mascara. Why I'm proclaiming my love for Melvita's Eye Makeup remover is there was no need for tugging and rubbing at my eyes whilst trying to remove eye makeup. Just the dousing of a cotton pad and holding and pressing against my lids.

I have a hunch this will be a definite staple in my summer makeup removal routine!

Melvita Eye Makeup Remover is £14 and available here

What are some of your favourite waterproof products?