Wednesday, May 2, 2012

April Favourites

For me the month of April flew by as I was working non-stop. I planned on doing more posts but being busy meant I didn't manage to do as many as I would of liked. This month I'll try to be a good blogger and post regularly. With it being the first day of Summer yesterday I was surprised to see the terrible rain we had, where are you Mr Sun?

 I seen mixed reviews on this foundation before I bought it, so I wasn't expecting alot. I've been using it throughout April and I really like it. Getting up in the mornings I tend to look exhausted and this makes me look fresh as a daisy. It does stay on my face throughout the day but by no means do I think it would last 16 hours. I'm currently using the shade 52 Vanilla, which is a perfect match for my skin. I apply this using my Real Techiques and it gives a lovely finish.

I've already done a mini review on this product which you can have a look at here. I've used about a third of this bottle since I've bought it, it's definitely my favourite drugstore primer. Don't get me wrong, it may be pricey, but I only use two pumps for my entire face so I can see this lasting a while.

This was a sneaky purchase during the month of April, I'm glad I caved in on this one. The Extra Dimension SkinFinish is a gorgeous highlighter that blends beautifully into the skin. I've also been using mine as a eyeshadow for a nice sweep of colour over the lid. I got the shade Superb and I can see this being in my favourites for a while to come.

I purchased two Revlon Colorburst lipglosses recently and Bellini is my favourite. It's a gorgeous everyday peach shade which I've been using constantly. I also got Crystal Water which is lovely but Bellini has been used more this month. I may pick up some more Revlon lipglosses the next time I'm in Boots, if there is any shades you'd recommend let me know.

As I said in my April Empties post, I've been a bit blush obsessed recently. My current favourite is MAC's Pink Tea which is from their Tres Cheek collection. It gives a natural flush of colour to my cheeks, perfect for everyday. Besides Pink Tea I only have one other MAC blush, I certainly see myself  purchased some more. I think it's a shame this didn't come in pan form.

My boyfriend bought me this showergel  and WOW does it smell good. I adore anything that has a cinnamon scent, as you can see by the name this was a match made in heaven. This is a 3in1 product (shampoo, bubble bath and showergel) having a sensitive scalp and no bath, I've been using this as a showergel. There's not much more I can say on this product, but if like me your cinnamon mad you'll love it. For those of you who use Philsophy products, is it actually a real recipe on the front of the bottle?

I bought a couple of Real Techniques brushes when they first arrived on the scene and this is by far my favourite. The buffing brush applies my foundation beautifully, I wish they sold it individually as I would buy another. I've heard mixed reviews on the eye brush set, I would love to know your thoughts on it if you've tried them.

Here is the mystery hair oil I've been loving lately. A new release from Loreal Elvive, I seen this in my local McCabes pharmacy were it was on offer for €6, which for a bottle this size is amazing. I went for the coloured hair option. After I use this my hair is left feeling soft, a big different from the mess it's been lately. As I only need two pumps I can see this bottle lasting forever (well a long time anyway!). I like how this is also a all round product that I can use in my hair before I wash it and as a finishing product. I think it's great that affordable brands are bringing out more amazing hair oils when there are so many expensives ones on the market.

What products have you enjoyed using during April??

Laura<3

14 comments:

  1. Great favourites. I have the eye set and I really like it. It comes with a thin long brush for applying eyeliner and by far the best one I have used (I have bought almost 7). I love the small buffing brush too, I use it for concealer. Really suggest you buy it, totally worth the price for the quality
    xxx

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    1. Thanks Sam Ram:) I will definitely have a look at it the next time I'm in Boots xxx

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  2. I'm not overly fond of the eye makeup brush set. The eyeliner brush is too fat, the angled brush is too thick and not stiff enough, but I do love the contour brush. Not sure if that makes the set worth it!

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    1. Aww no that's not good at all. I've heard so many mixed reviews on this eye set, some people love it and some hate it xxx

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  3. Nice post :) Im in need of a new primer so I might try this one :)
    xoxo

    http://blondie-xo.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks hun:):) Oh it's worth having a look at it. Definitely the best drugstore primer I've tried xxx

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  4. An online shop I love seems to have the brush, just in a different colour.
    The bristles look the same shape and size, plus its the same brand so maybe they are the same?

    http://www.cocktailcosmetics.co.uk/Real-Techniques/Real-Techniques-Stippling-Brush-by-Samantha-Chapman

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  5. Great favourites. I haven't heard much about the primer so may go and so a little more research on it. :)

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    1. Thanks hun:):) It's definitely worth having a look at xxx

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  6. Superb is just Supppppppppppppppppppper....B? Lol! Love that it's favourites time again :)

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  7. i like the look of the skinfinsh (runs down to mac)

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    1. It's so pretty isn't it?? I love how it doubles up as a eyeshadow. xxx

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