Friday, September 14, 2012

Summer Must Haves/Essentials #6 - Bloggers' Summer Favourites Part 1

I've really enjoyed writing this series and I'm sad that this is the last segment, I enjoyed sharing my favourites with you guys. Although the Summer has ended, I thought it would be a good idea to get some of my favourite bloggers together to show you guys what they've been reaching for the most over the past few months. I've read through and had a look at all the products mentioned and I already have a wish list the size of my arm. I chose these particular bloggers as I read their blogs on a regular basis and thought you'd also enjoy seeing what they have to say on their Summer Favourites. Like my previous posts in the series, I'm going to start off by showing you the picture of all the products chosen by the blogger followed by a paragraph saying why they liked them. I'm also going to put a link to each blog underneath the photo so if you haven't heard of them before you can go have a mooch. I have a few bloggers taking part so this post will come in two parts, with part 2 coming up really soon. It's been so much fun putting this post together so I hope you enjoy it.

Sophia from Tattooed Tea Lady
I’ve been loving lots of products each month, but there are a few which are my absolute essentials and ones I reach for time and time again on a day to day basis. Revlon are out-doing themselves this summer, releasing both the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stains and the Revlon Lip Butters. My favourite shades for these are Romantic and Cherry Tart! They are quick and easy to apply and great for on the go. Every girl needs a dry shampoo in her life and the Ojon Dry Cleanser is perfect. It fits in my handbag nicely and works to keep my hair fresh and give it a little boost, too! A lip shade is all well and good, but I like to make sure my lips are soft, smooth and nourished else no shade will suit! I love the EOS lip balms for that, especially Strawberry Sorbet. In the heat a makeup setting spray is a must and I love the E.l.f. Make Up Mist & Set! And lets not forget the most important of all; a moisturiser you can rely on! I love the Balance Me Balancing Face Moisturiser which keeps my oil at bay, but keeps my skin soft, smooth and supple at the same time! These have been my absolute summer essentials and ones which will probably carry through til Winter, too!


1) Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish-No explanation needed. This Cult Cleanser really makes my skin feel and look amazing!
2)E45 cream, I've had really stubborn dry skin as of late. and this is the only moisturiser that helps it. It's such a bargain, and  will definitely remain a firm favourite of mine.
3)Soap and Glory, "The Righteous Butter". As my skin is normally quite dry, I need to moisturise a lot during the summer, and this has to be my favourite. It's thick and sinks into the skin really easily, making my body, literally as smooth as butter :)
4)Benefit's, Moon Beam. As I tend to tan in the summer, I find this is much more warmer on my skin, that the usual High beam, as it has golden tones and shimmers in it, which really compliments my tan.
5)MAC "Ambush" This was my favourite colour throughout the summer, it's not too red nor too pink and goes with everything.
6)Victoria Secret "Bombshell" This scent screams "Summer" to me! It's got a lovely fresh scent, perfect for a summer's day.
7)Wake Me up Concealer, my "Boing" concealer from Benefit has been gathering dust since I tried this baby last month. It gives me great coverage.
8)Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation, I've repurchased this all throughout the summer. It gives me great coverage, doesn't clump to my dry patches of skin and lasts me the whole day. Best budget foundation I've ever used.

Catherine from Lux Life
This Summer I have fallen in love with the Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Fluid, it's amazing and is perfect for those hot summer days when you don't want to wear make-up. It gives your skin a healthy glow and smells lush, as well as covering you with SPF 15. Other products I've recently discovered and are now on my 'must have' Summer list, are the Covergirl Lashblast Fusion mascara - it's amazing and makes my lashes look big but natural at the same time without feeling heavy on my lashes, and the Ayuuri Coconut body wash, which leaves your skin feeling lovely and soft and smelling of coconut all day. I've also been loving my usual summer must-haves, which are the Body Shop body butters (my favourite ones are Mango, Passionfruit and Papaya), the Victoria's Secret Bombshell spray, and the Berber hair oil with Argan Oil, which prevents frizz and smooths the hair. After trying the Tangle Teezer last winter I then tried the Denman version, the 'Tangle Tamer' and have fallen in love - it gets all of my tangles out and is perfect for holidays when you've been swimming all day and your hair is all tangled and wet. Finally the last product that has been one of my summer essentials is the MUA Heaven and Earth palette, it's the perfect neutral palette and has been my go-to every day!

That's the end of Part 1, I already see so many products I want to get myself come payday. It can't come around quick enough as I'm so ridiculously broke at the moment. I just want to thank the three bloggers featured in this post for agreeing to take part, don't forget to go have a look at their blogs. I love them all alot and there definitely worth the read.


Would you like to see more posts like this in the future? Have any of the products featured above made it into your Summer Favourites?

Laura<3



10 comments:

  1. everyone's raving about eos. aarrrggg... i think i should really get them asap!!!!

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    1. I love their lip balms too so I wasn't surprised to see it featured xxx

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  2. The post looks lovely, thanks for including me in this lovely post, I look forward to part 2 :) xo

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    1. Thanks so much hun for taking part, I'm glad you like it xxx

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  3. Bombshell is one of my favorite perfumes! I love wearing it day and night!

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    1. We unfortunately don't have a Victoria's Secret in Ireland but this has been added to my wishlist. Sounds lovely xxx

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  4. Thanks for including me lovely :) xxx

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    1. Your welcome hun:):) I need to get that Victoria Secret's Perfume you mentioned xx

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  5. I'm dying to try the just bitten balm stains by revlon! they look awesome x

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    1. I absolutely love them too, you need to try them. I'm loving Honey and Darling xxx

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