MY FOUR NAIL POLISH FAVOURITES FOR AUTUMN/WINTER

Hello everyone! If you have read my posts previously or you know me, then you will know already that i am such a neutrals girl at heart from anything neutral toned to nude lip products and of course when it comes to nail colours also. For me there is just something about autumn/winter time that always makes me want to bring out the darker nail polish shades, whether that be red tones or berry tones. That being said for today's instalment i thought i would share four of my personal favourite nail polishes for autumn/winter this year...

essie nail lacquer in the shade russian roulette | click to buy |

First up we have two of my favourite non-nude nail polishes by Essie, starting with the shade Russian Roulette which is the most beautiful bright red with almost a creamy orange under-tone to do and a glossy finish. This nail polish is that perfect Christmas party or even Christmas day shade of red, as it is such a classic and easy to wear colour. The thing i always have to say about Essie nail polishes is even though they are the "more expensive" side when it comes to drugstore nail polishes, they are definitely worth spending that little bit more on.

essie nail lacquer in the shade bordeaux | click to buy |

The next nail polish also by Essie this time a shade called Bordeaux which is definitely more on the dark side when it comes to nail colour, as it is this dark wine/burgundy shade also with a glossy finish. Unlike Russian Roulette which is more on the fun side of things when it comes to choosing a nail colour, i always feel like Bordeaux definitely gives off more of a sexy vibe. Even though this shade is super dark in tone it is in no way hard to apply, as dark shades formula's can be fairly thick and harder to apply but with Essie's darker shades that is not the case at all. As this shade is dark, you definitely only need to apply two coats unlike when you were to apply a much light shade of polish.

barry m gelly high shine nail polish in the shade blackerry | click to buy |

Next up ironically we have two shades from Barry M's Gelly Hi-Shine collection, which is a selection of different shades with a gel-like finish. First up is the last dark nail polish of the post called Blackberry, Blackberry is a very dark purple shade with a blue tone to it. The thing i will say about the darker shades from the Gelly collection can have that thicker almost gloopy texture to them, so make sure you shade the bottle well and don't overload the brush with product. This is a polish that you could get away with just applying one coat, but i personally always like to opt for two.

barry m gelly high shine nail polish in the shade peanut butter | click to buy |
Finally i am finishing this post up with an all year round favourite of mine now, also from the Barry M Gelly collection and of course i had to sneak a nude in there somewhere. This particular shade is called Peanut Butter (which lets face it sells you just with it's name), Peanut Butter is the most beautiful caramel/peach-y nude shade of nail polish. Unlike some nudes this particular one is definitely slightly on the darker scale of nude, which is what makes is perfect to wear on your nails all year round.

Catch up on my neutral nail polishes i couldn't be without post: here

xo.

SUMMER FAVOURITES | BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE, STYLE + MORE

Hello everyone! Seeing as autumn is fast approaching us and it is safe to say we have said goodbye to summer for another year, i thought for today's post i would do something a little bit different. The something different being an end of summer favourites type of post, to make up for the fact i haven't posted a "monthly favourites" post in a couple of months now. I have so many favourites from the whole of summer, from beauty products to clothing, accessories, music, movies and books...

1. ps bronze dewy glow face + body butter

Kicking things off with probably one of my favourite beauty finds of the summer, which is crazy as it is a super affordable product. Cream highlighters have been an essential part to my everyday makeup routine this summer, as they are super lightweight on the skin yet they still give you that beautiful/healthy sun-kissed glow. One thing that really made this product a summer favourite (glow aside) was the fact it is coconut scented and what makes a product more summer appropriate than that? 

2. topshop onara lattice white cross body bag

Next up is an accessories favourite of mine from this summer, in the form of this small white cross body bag from Topshop that i picked up for just £10, when they had 25% off a few months ago (not available anymore). This bag has been perfect to pair with so many different summer outfits, especially for going out for a more casual yet still dressy dinners. One of my favourite things about this bag is even though it is super small and compact, you still had a central section to put your money and cards in securely/hidden without needing to pack a purse.

| featured cream highlighter post | featured cross body bag post |

3. nude nails

This next favourite can be an all year round favourite of mine, but even more particularly this summer and that is of course nude nails. I just love how natural they look, they go with every single outfit you are going to wear and i just don't ever get bored of them. That being said i could never narrow it down to just one (even though i do have a top favourite which is included) and i have found myself reaching for a selected few this summer. The nude nail polishes are rimmel 60 seconds let's get nude, barry m gelly hi shine peanut butter, barry m speedy winning streak and of course essie spin the bottle.

4. summer music favourites

This summer i have been loving a lot of music, from the music that i listen to on an everyday basis and then also the music that keeps me motivated during workouts. I always listen to my music on Spotify which is perfect to keep track on what music is new, as well as making your own playlists and also listening to other already made playlists. Some of my favourite playlist's made by Spotify are the this is: playlist's, as well as the release radar playlist which is tailored to suit the style of music that you personally listen to.

| this is: dvsn playlist | this is: majid jordan playlist | are & be playlist |

5. my summer reads

This summer i have read so many books, well like i have been doing for the most of the year as i made it one of my new years resolutions, to read as many books as possible this year. Of course i have some of my ultimate favourite reads from the summer, starting with Driven. I loved every single page of all three books from the Driven series, which i mentioned i wanted to read before the series was released in movie/tv series form on Passionflix. Next up and two books part of a two book series by my favourite author and that is of course Jodi Ellen Malpas and her fantastic Smoke & Mirrors series (The Controversial Princess and His True Queen). 

6. protein world slender blend

I have mentioned how this year i have been super motivated and have been a lot stricter with my diet and my lifestyle. One product that i have been loving reaching for a lot to help with that this summer is the Slender Blend protein powder from Protein World, as it is not only a perfect quick meal especially after a workout but also great for adding into smoothies or even porridge. The Slender Blend is packed full of protein, fibre and is also low in sugar, calories and fat.

| august must-buys post | six books to binge-read this month post |

xo.

NEUTRAL NAILS | THE NAIL POLISHES I COULDN'T BE WITHOUT

Hello everyone! The title of this post probably will not come as a surprise to some, especially if you already know how obsessed i am with nude/neutral shades, whether that be neutral clothing, nude lipsticks and of course nail polishes. We all having those moments i am sure when we either think about it or are asked what products we couldn't be without, if everything was to go except for a select few. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you the nail polishes i couldn't be without, which are basically my go-to polishes.

barrym gelly hi-shine nail paint in the shade peanut butter

I am a huge fan of Barry M nail polishes in general and i have an overly obsessive amount in my collection, but of course it is the nudes that are my favourites. This is actually the shade i have been wearing on my nails recently and it is the most beautiful caramel/peachy-y nude shade perfectly named Peanut Butter, this is a shade i mentioned in a limited edition products i wish were permanent post as this polish is almost identical to the shade i mentioned i love called Beachy Keen, also by Barry M in collaboration with Boots. 

barrym coconut infusion nail paint in the shade surfboard

Another ultimate favourite of mine from Barry M is one from their coconut infusion finish collection, this time in the shade surfboard (which always makes me want to sing drunk in love by beyoncé). Surfboard is more on the light pink side rather than a true neutral shade but it is still a very wearable shade. What i love about this particular formula is that it is super hydrating/nourishing on your nails, as it is infused with a mixture of coconut water and coconut oil, with a gel-like glossy finish.

essie nail colour in the shade spin the bottle

Ok, so this is probably the nail polish i have re-purchased the most over the years, as it is such a classic/staple nude or neutral polish to have in your collection. Spin The Bottle is the most perfect pale creamy-beige nude and is one i always reach for, if i am lacking inspiration or can't decide on a colour. The thing i love the most about Essie, is that they are the polishes that probably last the longest on my nails without chipping.

essie nail colour in the shade ballet slippers

Talking of classic nail polish shades this particular shade is another classic, in fact so much so it is the Queen's polish of choice (how cool is that?). Ballet Slippers is more on the sheer side when it comes to the finish of the polish, but it can be built up to be the most beautiful super pale pink shade and just like the shade Spin The Bottle is super long-wearing on my nails. If you are looking for the perfect bridal/wedding nail colour, i would highly recommend opting for a shade like this one.

rimmel rita ora 60 seconds super shine nail polish in the shade too cool
Finally i have two nail polishes from Rimmel and both are perfect for achieving that super quick manicure, as they dry in 60 seconds (per coat). The first shade is from the Rita Ora collection, named Too Cool and it is the most gorgeous pale creamy baby blue shade. What makes me love this shade so much, is how amazing it looks with a tan and it is always handy to keep some quick dry polishes for the times you need to paint them in a rush.

rimmel 60 seconds nail polish in the shade let's get nude
Another dry in 60 seconds polish from Rimmel but this time just like the Spin The Bottle polish by Essie, we have another true nude shade and one that would be perfect for any occasion. The only difference between the two polishes is that this one is a slightly paler nude, but still has a warm undertone to it. Rimmel nail polishes are such a steal for the quality, as they retail for only £2.99 and more often than not, Superdrug/Boots have them on a "buy one, get one half off" or "3 for 2" offer.

xo.

2017 BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hello everyone! This past year i have tried so many different products, some i have loved and some i have not loved so much, with that in mind and now that we are into a new year i thought it would be the perfect time to share a selection of my favourite beauty products from the whole of 2017.

mac pro longwear lip pencil in the shade oh honey!

I have used this lip liner so much ever since i first picked it up earlier in the year, so much so it is pretty much a tiny stump now ha ha. It is one of those nude lip liners that will go with pretty much any other nude that you pair it with. I also love this pro longwear formula even more than the original formula, as it is so much more creamy in texture and obviously lasts longer on the lips.

bareMinerals gen nude buttercream lip gloss in the shade far out

Just like the lip liner this is pretty much my most used lip gloss for the same reason as the lip liner, as it is one of those toppers that goes with any nude. These gen nude lip glosses from bareMinerals come in such a wide range of different nudes but this one by far is my favourite, as it is the most perfect pink/beige nude with golden shimmer through-out it.

dose of colors bake browns eyeshadow palette

When it comes down to eyeshadows and palettes i always opt for the warm neutral brown-ish shades, which won't come as a shock (just like a nude lip it is my thing/go-to) and out of all the eyeshadows and palettes i have bought and used this year, this palette by far is my favourite. I use two particular shades on a daily basis (deserted and outdoorsy), i even did a full first impression and review post all about this palette which you can catch up on here if you haven't done so already.

nuxe huile prodigieuse multi-usage dry oil

This particular product from NUXE has been one of those that i have wanted to try for the longest time, but never got around to and then a few months a go i finally did. Ever since then i have never looked back, in fact it has ended up being my favourite skincare product from the whole year. This particular oil is another product that i have a full first impressions/review post on, which you can catch up on here.

zoeva the basic moment blush palette

I have mentioned these little travel friendly blush palettes by Zoeva on so many occasions, as they are some of my favourite palettes and this particular one is my new favourite from 2017. The bronzer/contour shade is the perfect tone as it is not too cool or too warm, the blush is a subtle light pink shade but the show stopper of the palette is the fine-milled golden shimmery highlighter and is one i reach for on a regular basis.

bareMinerals invisible bronze medium bronzing powder 

Sticking with the something i reach for on a regular basis, in fact i think i have used this bronzer every day since i finally got my hands on one. I had wanted the medium shade for so long and it was always out of stock, but it was well worth the wait and doesn't disappoint. The bronzer applies flawlessly and lasts all day long. 

barry m liquid chrome highlighter

2017 for me was the year that i really got into trying/using liquid highlighters, as before then i was too scared (along side liquid or cream bronzers). That being said ever since getting over that initial fear, i became obsessed and out of all of the ones i have tried this one from barryM has to be my favourite and you can find out why in my full review/first impression post here.

Happy New Year Everyone!

xo.

LIQUID GLOW FOR UNDER £7: BARRY M LIQUID CHROME

Hello everyone! It is no secret that i am a self-diagnosed highlighter wearer/hoarder, so whenever there is a new product launching i am down for getting my hands on it asap. With that in mind and seeing as Barry M have launched a new collection of liquid highlighters, i thought why not pick one up and give you my first impressions. I also have the perfect budget friendly powder highlighter, to take that glow to the next level.

When i first started out with makeup, i was super scared to even go anywhere near liquid illuminators/highlighter or cream contour products but i did manage to push past that and now i am just like what was i even worried for. There are so many different liquid highlighters out there that are so easy to work with, which is great for beginners and those who prefer a much more natural looking highlight. So for me Barry M is such a under-rated brand when it comes to makeup, because so many of us just associate the brand with nail polishes and myself included also did this for a while. That being said i gave a fair few of their makeup items a go, i wasn't disappointed with any of them so far and these liquid chrome highlighter drops are no different. Just like many other highlighter drops this product also comes with a pipette applicator, which allows you the ultimate control when it comes to applying the product to the areas you wish. That being said the only negative thing i have to say about the product is the way the pipette works, you have to really squeeze the lid to suck up enough product, maybe that is because the consistency is a lot thicker than some liquid products but once you have done that, it does disperse well so you can't really complain too much.

Moving onto the actual formula of the product, which gives your skin the most beautiful natural looking healthy glow as the texture/finish is more radiant than sparkly/glittery. The product blends out flawlessly, easily and more important evenly which is good because everybody dreads something that blends out patchy. My favourite way to apply/blend is by dotting the product to the highest points of my cheeks, tip of my nose and cupids bow before bouncing the product in with a damp beauty blender. These liquid chrome highlighting drops are available in five different shades, moon potion (blue), at first light (rose gold), precious pearl (pink), beam me up (light gold) and liquid fortune (bronze). Also whilst on the subject of budget glow/highlighting products, i just thought i would mention how amazing these MUA undress your skin highlighters look either worn alone or on top of the liquid chrome to set it into place and i still can't get over the fact these are only £3. So much so i pretty much own every single shade now, apart from the black/blue toned ones (they are a little crazy for me). I have previously done a full review on these highlighters, which you can catch here if you haven't done so already.

buy the barry m liquid chrome highlighter drops:
superdrug.com / boots.com / asos.com

xo.

NAIL PAMPER ROUTINE

 Hello everyone! It has been a hot minute since i last did any form of nail post, so i thought i was about time for an update/share with you my current nail pamper routine. Spending time on doing my nails is so relaxing and i usually do this about once a week or every ten days or so, all depending on how long they have held up from the time before. My favourite thing to do whilst i do my nails is either listen to music, watch youtube videos or sometimes i will stick a tv show on and i always remember to use the bathroom and grab a drink before hand, because it is no fun needing either one of those things when your nails are wet/tacky still.

step one: superdrug nail polish remover/lush coconut hand scrub

First up i always go in with some nail polish remover, to either remove the nail polish from the time before or to just makeup sure my nails have a clean base. Superdrug's own brand nail polish remover is a favourite of mine, it is super cheap and removes nail polish (including glitter) easily. Then i like to go in with some of my trust coconut hand scrub from Lush, using this just helps get rid of any dryness on your hands and also around the edges of your nails, before rinsing. Then i apply some hand cream of choice and massage into my hands. 

step two: essie apricot care cuticle oil, wah london cuticle nipper and nail file/buffer

Next up i like to go in with some cuticle oil by Essie, applying this helps to really soften/nourish the cuticles ready for tidying up/cutting away your cuticles or any excess skin around the nails with my cuticle nippers. Then i like to go in and file/buff/shine my nails into the shape/length i am wanting, i love these file and buff blocks from Primark. They are so good and i believe they were only a £1 or so for a two pack such a bargain!

step three: barry m nail polishes and essie nail polishes

Once all the nail prep is done, it is time to go in and paint them with my polish of choice. My go-to brands of choice are always Barry M or Essie, as they are the two brands that really work well for me and more often than none i will either rock a simple nude nail or glitter all over. I always apply two/three coats of polish (all depending on the polishes opacity), before going in the with Wet Set Quick Dry top coat by Barry M. A few months back i dedicated a full blog post, talking about all of my most worn nude nail polishes which you can catch up on here.

step four: ps fashion nails

If you read my beauty favourite: july edition post, then you will probably already know that i had recently been loving these stick on nails from time to time. They are just super fun maybe for a night out or a special event, or maybe you are just feeling lazy and want a quick mani look. I was so shocked at how great the quality of these nails were and whenever i wear them, i get so many compliments. On my nails these last for as long as a normal polish would, so around the seven to ten day period. These nails come in so many different shapes from square, to stiletto and even almond shaped.

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LIMITED EDITION PRODUCTS I WISH WERE PERMANENT

Hello everyone! So i know i am not the only person that gets super excited whenever a brand brings out a new limited edition product for a season, whether that be for the holiday or a summer line. The only downside to this is buying the product, falling in love and then scared to use it all up because you know it isn't replaceable. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you all my favourite limited edition products, that i wish would be made a permanent line/product and then i could talk about them more often.

kiko dessert dunes trio baked blush in the shade lust coral

This particular blush from Kiko was part of their limited edition summer collection last year, they even have a 2.0 version this summer in the shade coral bay. I just love every single thing about the brands blushes but this one is a particular favourite, i also love how amazing and chocolate-y it smells.

kiko beam of light highlighter in the shade cream

Sticking with another limited edition Kiko product but this time a highlighter, that i have loved for so long now and i believe it was a part of their travel or everyday essentials collection. This particular highlighter has such a beautiful lightweight texture yet it has a pigmented creamy formula, in a stunning golden pearl shade.

mac cosmetics wash & dry blush in the shade crisp whites

I have mentioned this particular blush in so many posts previously, as it is my favourite blush shade of all time from the brand. MAC are probably the worst culprits for making you fall in love with something from one of their limited edition collections, just like they did oh darling! but thank god they added that to their permanent line after a while. The good thing that doesn't make you too sad that it was limited edition is that you literally only ever need the tiniest amount, as they are super pigmented.

mac cosmetics x mariah carey lipglass in the shade dreamlover

I never really used to like the lipglass formula but i have done a complete 360 and i love it now, i also know this is the case with quite a few people the formula is a love or hate thing. I have a couple of different ones but this one is definitely my favourite, typical seeing as it was from the limited edition Mariah Carey collection. This is just the perfect shade of gloss to not necessarily to add any colour, but to add a sheen to any lip colour applied underneath. Another thing is i also wish all of the packaging from MAC was this sassy and beautiful.

mac cosmetics nutcracker sweet bronze pigment in the shade stardream

The final and probably my favourite out of all the limited edition MAC products, this pigment from last years holiday collection. If you have read my posts in the past then you will probably already know that i am a huge fan of the pigments, but there is just something about this one that makes it my favourite and yet again typical of me with it being limited edition. Just like the blush though these pigments will last forever.

anastasia beverly hills self made eyeshadow palette

Moving onto this limited edition eyeshadow palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills and unlike the modern renaissance palette, this particular palette was a limited edition one. I have two particular favourite go-to shadows in this palette (hot & cold and sherbet), which i am so scared to use up because unlike some palettes/shades from ABH you can't get them in their single pan form and that sucks. If they bought the shadows out individually i would buy them just like that, they are literally my perfect shades/tones in an eyeshadow.   

barryM boots limited edition nail paints in the shades beachy keen and golden sands

Finally if you are from the UK, then you will probably be familiar with the fact that both Boots and Superdrug quite often do limited edition nail polish shades with barryM. This particular duo is from the Boots limited edition collection last summer, which i literally live for both shades as i am such a nude-y/neutral nail girl now. The only up-side to this is the barryM nail polish in the shade peanut butter is quite similar to the shade beachy keen, but there is nothing similar to shade golden sands which kind of sucks. 

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MY MOST WORN DRUGSTORE NAIL POLISHES

Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since i last did any form of nail post, as well as a drugstore dedicated post on my blog, so i thought i would do something a little different and share with you my most worn nail polishes from the drugstore. Since i majorly downsized my nail polish collection, you will notice a theme that the majority of the polishes are all nudes/neutral colours, as that is just the style of nails i am living for at the moment.

barryM speedy quick dry nail paint in the shade winning streak

If you caught my go-to nude nail polishes post or my mid-2017 most read posts post, then you will probably already know that this particular shade is probably my favourite nail polish of all time. This particular shade is a pale pastel almost pink toned nude shade, with a quick dry finish and i have gone through multiple bottles of it that is just how obsessed with it i am, even though it does have competition now. (RRP £2.99)

barryM wet set quick dry top coat

So for you can probably tell two things, i am all about the speed dry because i am impatient when it comes to waiting for nails to dry and also i love barryM nail polish ha. This top coat is literally my favourite top coat of all time, it is even better than the Essie gel couture top coat which i was obsessed with until i tried this one and it is also a lot less expensive. (RRP £2.99)

barryM gelly nail paint in the shade peanut butter

This is the particular nail polish i was talking about above and it made winning streak have some serious competition for my favourite nude polish. This shade cutely named peanut butter is the most beautiful caramel-y/peachy toned nude, perfect for summer on both your nails and toes. This particular formula of polish from barryM lasts so long on my nails, in fact it has lasted up to two weeks before which is amazing for me. (RRP £3.99)

barryM coconut infusion nail paint in the shade surfboard 

Ok i promise this is the last barryM nail polish for this post, this particular one from the coconut infusion range happens to me by favourite out of all the ones i own. This shade called surfboard is the most beautiful shade of pink, perfect for summer like a lot of the shades in the collection. The formula of this particular range is not only nourishing on the nails, but also just like the gelly formula super long-wearing. (RRP £4.99)

essie gel couture nail polish in the shade touch up

This particular nail polish from Essie is the same formula as the top coat i was talking about above, but obviously in a nail colour. This shade called touch up is the most unique pale almost mauve toned pink, which i really like as i am not into the traditional purple shades. This particular formula of nail polish is my mum's favourite as they last so much longer on her nails than others, as usually nail polish chips super fast on her. (RRP £9.99)

essie nail polish in the shade spin the bottle

This nail polish by Essie is another one of my favourite nude polishes and another one that i have gone through multiple bottles off, that's how much i love it. This shade called spin the bottle is the most perfect pale creamy beige toned nude and either this one or the shade ballet slippers would make the perfect wedding day nail colour. Just like all the Essie nail polishes they last super long on my nails without chipping. (RRP £7.99)

essie nail polish in the shade cascade cool

I am not 100% sure but i don't think they stock this particular shade in boots or superdrug anymore, but a couple of places online still stock it including the essie website. This shade cascade cool is the perfect creamy yet almost barbie-like pink polish with a slight cool blue under-tone to it, another one great for the summer months and if you are wanting a slight change from your typical go-to nudes ha ha! (RRP £7.99)

sally hansen complete salon manicure in the shade mauve along

Finally we have probably my favourite shade out of all of my Sally Hansen nail polishes, as it is the most neutral shade (i have a lot of vampy/dark shades from the brand). I have noticed this particular shade called mauve along looks different on different people, some people it looks more purple yet on me it looks more pink/nude and i don't know if that is just the bottle i own or cause of my skin-tone? (RRP £6.99)

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BEST OF BEAUTY: COCONUT

Hello everyone! So when it comes to summer well not just summer but more so in summer, i always seem to want to cover myself from head to toe in anything and everything coconut scented. It is in fact one of my favourite scents of all time, but it also has so many other great beneficial purposes and i have tried my fair share of coconut scented/infused products over the years. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you the best of beauty: coconut products, everything from hair to body and nails.

1. barryM coconut infusion nail paint polishes

I am a huge fan of barryM nail polishes in general but when they released this special formula which happens to be coconut infused, i was even more in love. These polishes bring some serious summer vibes to your nails, as well as keeping them hydrated and nourished. When they were first released i did a "mani monday" type of post with my favourite shade called Surfboard, which you can catch here.

2. lush cosmetics salted coconut hand scrub

Whilst on the topic of nails/hands, this is one Lush product that happens to be coconut themed and i can't live without it in my life. It is simply better than any hand cream you could buy, all you have to do it rub it into your hands and rinse under a warm tap, as easy as that you have super soft and hydrated hands that smell delicious. Even though some Lush products can be a little steep in price, a little of this goes a long way!

3. ogx nourishing coconut oil hydrating mist

Moving onto hair and something that needs some serious loving a lot more in the summer time, as i battle with keeping frizz at bay. By putting a little of this through the length of my hair once i have washed it, before i blow dry it really helps to keep the frizz away. This product really proves that coconut can help so many different problem areas in so many ways.

4. the body shop coconut shower cream

There are around 1000+ coconut fragrance shower gels/creams available from pretty much every brand, but to me there is nothing that beats The Body Shop's coconut formula/scent. At one point this is the only brand of shower gel i would ever use, which obviously means it is good. Another great coconut infused shower gel from The Body Shop is the summer limited edition Pinita Colada shower gel.  

5. the body shop coconut lip butter

Whilst we are talking about The Body Shop, this coconut lip butter is probably the only lip balm that i ever reach for now because it just does the job so well for me (along side the Lush lip scrub of course). This is a product that i reach for more than once a day every single day, it honestly does such an amazing job at keeping them chap-free and moisturised. If coconut isn't for you, you can get these in so many different scents.

6. sister & co cold pressed raw 100% coconut oil

If you want one of those one coconut product works for all products, then you can't get much closer to that than this. You can get 100% raw coconut oil from pretty much anywhere, but this sister & co cold pressed raw coconut oil has to be my favourite. You can use this on anything and everything from your hair, skin, face and you can even cook with it. My favourite way to use it personally besides to cook with, definitely has to be as a hair mask. I always do this around once or twice a month and i apply it all over and leave it for around 20-30 minutes before rinsing out.

7. ogx weightless hydration coconut water shampoo

I first mentioned this product in a tropical trends style post last month, which you can catch here if you didn't do so already. I said how i had recently started to give this a try and i was really enjoying it, as it literally adds so much moisture back into your hair. As you can probably tell coconut style products really help me out in my dry hair-type/skin-type situation.  

8. palmer's coconut formula body lotion

Finally, saving probably the best until last and yet another product i can't live without and one that i use every single day. This palmer's coconut formula body lotion has been my go-to for probably over a year now, i just love every single thing about it from the scent, how fast absorbing it is, helps keep your fake tan looking fresher for longer and most of all keeping that moisture locked in and hydrated for so long.

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FAVOURITES FROM THE WEEK

Hello everyone! So a while back now rather than doing a monthly favourites post, i shared my favourites from the week and seeing as yet again i didn't do the traditional favourites from the month post, i thought why not do another favourites from the week style post. Some of these products were new to me last week and some have been favourites for longer than a week, but that being said i still can't stop reaching for them all week long.

 l'oréal paris hydra genius aloe water for normal/dry skin

So L'Oréal recently launched some new skincare pieces in the UK, this product being one of them and i was super intrigued to give it a go as soon as i saw it. I believe the concept of this product is suppose to be "duped" to the Lancome Engergie de Vie, as it is also a super liquid-like moisturiser. I fell in love with this product from the first use, as it is super hydrating/fresh on the skin yet still super lightweight feeling. This product comes out almost like a water texture and a tiny bit goes a long way, i find that one small pump is more than enough to cover the whole face/neck area and i have been applying this both morning and night. 

 barryM mist and fix dewy makeup setting spray

This is a product i have been using for a few weeks now, as i have actually been trying out one or two different setting sprays and in all honesty this one is my absolute favourite out of them all. I have really found myself getting into using them on an everyday basis now, especially now the weather is warming up and we need that face to stay on all day long without slipping around. As i am all about that glow/dewy finish that is the formula finish i went for, but this product also comes in a matte version and a primer water, which i am also intrigued to give a go as primer waters have also been something i have been loving for a little while now. 

soap & glory clean on me mini shower gel

I have used this particular shower gel on and off for years now and is probably my favourite soap and glory product, which i mentioned in a five shower gels you need in your shower for under £5 post a couple of months ago. That being said i picked one of the mini travel sizes up again for when i was travelling and now i can't stop reaching for it, so i am thinking i will be purchasing the full size of it again pretty soon.

barryM gelly hi shine nail paint in the shade peanut butter

I actually mentioned this particular nail polish in a post last week, as it has probably over taken all my other favourite nude polishes for first place prize (yes over barrym's winning streak and essie's spin the bottle). This shade peanut butter has been on both my finger and toe nails over and over again for about a month now, i just can't get enough of it. It is the most beautiful almost caramel/peach-y toned nude and has the classic hi shine gel finish to it, i love this particular formula as it lasts on my nails for so long without chipping. 

 topshop glow pot highlighter in the shade gleam

I have not been able to stop reaching for this product all week, in fact since the weekend when i finally picked one up. I have seen so many people use/rave about this cream highlighter pot from Topshop for a while now and seeing as i have been into using more cream style products recently, i thought i need to give this ago and oh my oh my it is stunning. I picked up the shade gleam which is a gorgeous golden/slightly rose golden cream highlighter, which is super pigmented yet easy to blend and leaves you glowing to the gods.

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DRUGSTORE MUST-HAVES UNDER £5

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! When it comes to makeup and beauty we all love a good bargain as well as splashing the cash on high-end makeup and the place to be for a good bargain is the drugstore. Like i have said before on various occasions, something that is cheap can certainly be just as cheerful as something that is more expensive. For today's post i thought i would share with you my "drugstore" must-have items and they are all under £5, which i would say is a complete bargain...

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - £3.99 (Available at boots, superdrug and most supermarkets)

Rimmel Brow This Way Brow Duo - £3.99 (Available at boots and superdrug)

Sleek Blush's - £4.49 (Available at boots and superdrug)

Barry M Nail Paints - From £2.99 (Available at boots and superdrug)

Essence Lip Liners - 99p (Available at wilko's) BARGAIN!

Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Highlighter - £3 (Available at superdrug or online)

Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadows - £4.99 (Available at boots and superdrug)

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