June Favourites

Can you believe it? We are halfway through the year already! It should be summer at the moment but what with the weird weather you wouldn't be able to tell...

left to right: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer, Dr Jart BB Cream, Benefit They're Real Mascara, Soap & Glory Lid Stuff, Benefit Posietint

This month's makeup must-haves are mainly old favs with one re-discovered gem and newbie product.

I'll begin with skincare. Although my skin isn't overly dry, I do find that it can often be lacking hydration which is where the Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer comes in- the clue's in the name. Light enough to wear under makeup yet perfect for blending in concealer, this really has been a stand out product for me. I have the mini travel size version, but the big boy bottle may be coming my way soon...

The newest addition to the cosmetics clan is a much raved about product by many other bloggers and now by me. The Dr Jart Water Fuse BB Cream (full post coming soon...) is a low coverage, lightweight, one-shade-fits-all product with huge skincare benefits. Without going into too much detail, it gives a dewy finish and I've been loving it.

Although my initial view on the popular mascara was very, well, critical, I decided to give They're Real another go. Although it is the hardest thing to get off my lashes, I can't stop using it! It really does lengthen, curl and volumize, but beware! If you do add layer upon layer it can get a tad clumpy. It really does show that giving things another go works, so I have a feeling that this best-selling mascara won't be going anywhere!

Onto another eye product- Soap & Glory's Lid Stuff. Although this eyeshadow quad has been in my possession for a while now, I seem to have a new-found love for it. Some days I've just been wanting a matte lid look, and this palette is perfect for it, so I'm sure you can imagine how devastated I was after the matte pink, Pink T, smashed! Oh well. I also find the sheer white, Vanilla, perfect for setting concealer under the eyes, as it has little pigment. The matte brown is perfect for the crease, and the shimmery almost purpley, shadow adds a bit of oomph to the eye. What more could you want?

And last, but not least, Benefit's Posietint has made an appearance in the makeup bag. Now that we have entered Summer, although the weather outside isn't reflecting it, dewy cheeks and lips are desirable for a healthy glow, and I find this sheer pink tint perfect!

The Youtuber/Blogger of this month is Zoella, or Zoe Sugg. She recently hit 1,000,000 subs on her channel, and uploaded her first tutorials this month. Yay!

Nail Polish(es) that I've been loving are the Rimmel Salon Pros, Nails Inc, and I bought Essie's Figi yesterday. Love it!


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Monday Moisturizers

As I am now posting more frequently, I thought now would be a good time to delve into the world of skincare products. From cleansers to lotions and creams to masks, the skincare category has it all. As my routine is pretty simple, I don't use many products, but apart from the traditional face wash, moisturizers are something that I use, and seem to have a few of...

left to right: Benefit Total Moisture, Simple Kind To Skin Light Moisturizer, Soap & Glory For Daily Youth

My favourite out of the hydrating trio has to be Benefit's Total Moisture. I have, sadly, finished up my little sample pot and am contemplating whether or not to buy the bigger tub for twenty quid (possibly not when there are alternatives for half the price!). The thing that really draws me to this moisturizer besides the pretty packaging is the smell. Understandably, not everyone likes scented products, because if it doesn't smell good, the user may also end up with the not-so-pleasant scent. But Benefit have really wowed me and my nose with the smell of this- it's so nice! The scent is one of a fresh and creamy nature, which pretty much sums up the moisturizer itself. It has a creamy texture and sinks into the skin really nicely.

A tub isn't the easiest or cleanest thing to store a face product in, so for all you hygienic lovers I recommend Soap & Glory's For Daily Youth. The pump makes it easy to apply just the right amount, and the pinky tint gives any dull face a glowy finish. I have been known to mix a pump of this with some of my concealer to make a tinted moisturizer. Sleek and compact, this is a good carry-around product as it isn't too huge for handbags.

For all you jet-setters, Simple Kind To Skin Light Moisturizer may be the answer. I picked up the travel size of this, and although the screw top lid isn't ideal, is it great for taking on planes and in car journeys. As it keeps working for 12 hours, you won't have to worry about dehydrated skin in hot or humid weather. At first the texture may look quite thick, but once applied to the skin, it soons thins out. Note: less is more with this one.

That's my moisturizer round up complete! All the ones that I have chosen are fairly affordable (bar the Benefit one) and all are great for different skin types.

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