Thursday, June 7, 2012

May Favourites

Sorry I'm coming to you with my May Favourites a week late, everything has been so hectic lately. I can't believe it's June like where has half the year gone? I didn't do anything too exciting during May, I did get around to booking my Manchester trip, I'm glad it's finally all done. Any places you think I should visit while I'm there? During May the weather was pretty good, so I definitely made the most of it.While writing this post it's pouring raining again so it was short lived. I've been loving a mixture of products this month.

I bought No7's Blend & Contour brush ages ago and I wasn't expecting too much from it. This has become my my favourite brush for applying eyeshadow to the crease. I own MAC's 217 brush but I actually prefer this and find myself reaching for it more. It's the perfect size for travelling as it has such a small handle. If you have a No7 voucher this will only cost you in and around €2 which is a bargain. You may be wondering why the brush looks brand new, that's because it is. My other one needs to be cleaned so I thought I'd show you the nice one instead.

My nails have been peeling and breaking alot lately, it bugs me. Earlier in the month, I spotted Sally Hansen's Diamond Strength Cuticle Cream for half price so I thought I'd give it a go. Since I started using this it has done wonders for my nails, it is a bit on the tacky side which means I use it at night. The sickly sweet scent is something I can also look over as it works so well.

There's been much talk about this product throughout the beauty community lately. I bought this at the end of April and I was shocked at the price. €36!!! I've read that this can be used in numerous different ways. When I wake up in the mornings half asleep, I spritz a bit on my face. The smell certainly wakes me up and I feel refreshed. I do this every day without fail so it's definitely made it's way into my morning routine. I will be repurchasing this again but I think I'll get the small bottle off Feel Unique as it's cheaper and better size for travelling.

It took me ages to find this in Boots and I'm so glad I did in the end. The Bourjois Magic Nail polish remover makes taking off nail polish a breeze. I know on the packaging it says it works in 1 second, I'd say more 10. It's simple to use and reasonably priced at €6.99. I heard this shouldn't be used with glitter polish as it will wreck the foam inside. Another few words of wisdom, do not knock this over with the lid off you will get polish remover everywhere. Trust me I know!

This is one of those products I could sit and smell all day. It has a light sweet scent which isn't over powering in the slightest.  I got this in a set with three other body creme, Creme Brulee is my favourite along with Creme de Pistache. They both smell yummy. The product itself is really moisturising and sinks into my skin right away without leaving me sticky. I dread finishing this as I'll want to repurchase it again and boy is the full size pricey.

Last but not least I have a lipstick from MAC. I've been using Syrup on my lips pretty much everyday for the past month. It's such a lovely wearable shade for day and night. I have quite a few MAC lipsticks and this may be my favourite. I always have Syrup in my makeup bag, it has a permanent place there. I'll be buying this again once I run out, I can see that being pretty soon as I've used half already.

Do you have any plans for the Summer? What made it into your May favourites?

Laura<3

18 comments:

  1. ooh i have that no 7 brush and think its an absolute dream too!

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    1. It's my favourite blending brush by far. I wasn't impressed with MAC's 217 brush at all, I don't think it's worth the money. xxx

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  2. i'd dying to try the laura mercier cream! i heard all of the scents are amazing

    x Jordan
    - Boho Vanity -

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    1. Oh they smell so good. I got a set of four for €30 which was a bargain at the time. The full size tubs alone are like €50 over here xx

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  3. Oh holy god another product that smells like Creme Brulee...I must have it!!

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    1. Oh what products do you know of that smells like Creme Brulee. I love this body creme it smells amazing just wish it wasn't so pricey xxx

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  4. I know right...the year has just vanished before my eyes. Some lovely products on your list :) I like the colour of the lippy!

    Tanesha x
    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Yeah it's flown by so fast. Thanks hun, I love the lippy it really is a gorgeous everyday shade. I may do a FOTD using it soon xxx

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  5. the nail polish remover is amazing

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  6. I really must give the Diamond Stength cuticle cream a go because my nails are horrific...maybe this will sort them out! And I think I will check out that brush because I really want another 217 but can't bring myself to part with the money so this might be a great alternative! x

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    1. Ugh my nails are the exact same and I find this works great. I'd definitely recommend it, though it does have a sticky texture and smells sickly sweet. Yeah I love that No7 brush, me and the 217 didn't get on too well to be honest xx

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  7. I really want to try that cuticle cream, I just can't bear to part with over £8 for it! lol
    Jess
    xxx
    http://sugar-and-sparkle.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It's really good, I got it on special for €5 so that's why I bought it at the time xx

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  8. Im a big fan of the No 7 crease brush too! definitely worth the full price let alone with the boots vouchers!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! I'm your newest follower :)

    http://allthingsbrightandbootiful.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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    1. I know it definitely is:):) I love it:):)

      Awww your welcome hun:):) xxx

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  9. Syrup is such a great colour, and I always find it strange that it doesn't get much mention.

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    1. I know I was really surprised that I hadn't heard it talked about more. I use it all the time probably my favourite lipstick xxx

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