THE MULTI-PURPOSE OIL I CAN'T PUT DOWN

Hello everyone! A while back i shared with you a current beauty wishlist: skincare edition post and in that post, i mentioned how i wanted to try out a specific dry oil. The oil i am of course talking about is the ever so famous Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Use Dry Oil by NUXE, which comes in two different formulations the original and a golden shimmer version but the formula i decided to go with is the original.

As i mentioned above this is a multi-usage dry formulated oil, that can be used for the face, body and hair. I have mentioned on many occasions now how much i have really become obsessed with using facial oils (this year mainly), as i just find it is the best product to really hydrate/keep my skin hydrated. That being said so far i have tried so many different oils, some good, some bad but this oil is a game changer for me. Huile Prodigieuse is a dry oil with a unique combination of six different plant oils, including borage, st johnswort, sweet almond, camellia, hazelnut and macadamia to help nourish, repair and soften skin in one use. This product is available in two different sizes in both formula's, 50ML (£17) and 100ML (£29).

I honestly do not have a bad thing to say about this oil, except for maybe the fact it isn't the most travel friendly bottle but i can live with that. I love how much of a luxurious feel this product has, from it's perfume-like packaging, how amazing of a scent it has and not to mention how beautifully makeup sits and leaves your skin feeling once applied. As this product is a dry formulated oil, it sinks into the skin quickly/effortlessly and doesn't leave your face with that "grease" like feeling. Another amazing thing about this product is how you can justify spending a little bit more on it, as a little bit goes a long way and even more if you only use it for one particular thing (like i only use it on my face). This is the only product i have tried from NUXE but i definitely want to try out more from the brand, if you didn't know NUXE is a french natural cosmetics company popular in pharmacy's across the county and has won many award for the first multi-purpose oil titled "prodigieuse".

BACK TO SCHOOL/UNI BEAUTY EMERGENCY KIT ESSENTIALS

Hello everyone! In a week or so the majority will be heading back to school, uni or work in the UK from summer (if you haven't started back already). Last year i shared with you all a super quick and easy back to school drugstore makeup look, so this year i wanted to switch things up and do something a little different. Being female can be a struggle at times, as we tend to need a few beauty products in an emergency situation. The best way to be prepared for any situation is to carry around a small "bag of tricks" filled with the emergency essentials that you might need during the school/uni/work day, so i thought why not share with you/those who might be wondering how to put a "bag of tricks" together and what to products to include.

skinnydip coco makeup bag
I have mentioned these particular makeup bags from Skinnydip so many times and they are the ones i always opt for, whether that be for travel makeup or a beauty essentials kit as you can fit so many things into that one place and it is a super compact bag. Also i love how these bags are a mixture of cool prints but also slightly transparent, so you can still see what is where in the bag.

mini/travel sized deodorant
Carrying mini sized deodorants/sprays can come in handy for those moments when you need them, whether that be to refresh after sports/gym etc or even some hairspray/dry-shampoo to refresh your hair. You can pick mini/travel sized items up for very little money and more often than not, you can get them either 3 for 2 or 3 for £3 at most drugstores/supermarkets.

pocketbac/anti-bacterial hand gel
If you are anything like me and a complete germaphobe, then this item will be on you at all times as you never know when you might need some. If you hate the boring clinical smelling ones, you can pick up so many different scented ones from bath & body works, merci handy and also the body shop for very little money and they will last you quite a while as you only need a tiny amount.

tampons/slim panty-liners
Quite a straight forward no-brainer thing to have in an emergency and something i always carry around with me in my bag, as you just never know when that situation could occur for either yourself or a friend and just throwing a couple of spares inside an emergency kit could make all the difference.

multi-pack hair ties/hair grips
Carrying around hair ties and hair grips always comes in handy because you just never know, you could get caught in the rain/wind or be having a bad hair day and that can be fixed by tying it up or pinning it into place.

compact mirror/retractable makeup brush/compact tangle teezer
Of course if you are going to want to fix your hair, you will probably need a hair brush and these compact tangle teezers are super handy as they are not only small but also have a lid to protect the bristles from becoming damaged or getting hair etc on anything else in your bag. Also i find carrying a pocket mirror and a travel friendly makeup brush come in handy for those touch-up moments, unless you prefer to stick to the trusty front camera on your phone (we all do it right?)

concealer/pressed powder/lip balm
Sticking with the makeup touch up theme and another set of products that come in handy through-out the day, whether you sweat your makeup off, have to control shine or simply need a refresh these three items are a must. If you are at school you might not be allowed to wear makeup or not a lot, but keeping it a minimum with concealer, powder and lip balm might be for you.

pain relief tablets/anti-blister stick/mints
These three items are also those "you never know when you might be in need of" things, whether you or a friend gets a headache or a rubbing shoe issue or you both decided to opt for a garlic-y option for lunch ha ha! Also these anti-blister sticks are so handy as you simply rub it on the area before putting your shoes on, or when you feel like it is going to rub and you are set, no ugly looking plasters or blister bandages.

mini makeup removing wipes/pocket tissues
Carrying makeup wipes come in handy for if you are needing to do makeup touch ups, have something sticky on your hands etc and picking these mini packs of wipes up are so handy, rather than lugging around your typical 25 pack of wipes and the same with the tissues these pocket sized come in handy. Very often they come in multi packs so you can just pop one back in its place inside your emergency kit when you have ran out.

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GO-TO PALETTES FOR SUMMER

Hello everyone! Over the past couple of weeks i have shared a couple of summer related posts from a summer style wishlist, a best of beauty:coconut, as well as a handful of "my go-to products" posts. So for today's post i thought why not combine the two together and share with you some of my go-to palettes for summer, from cheek and face palettes to eyeshadow palettes, as i haven't done a palette post in quite some time.

nip+fab blush palette in the shade 01 blushed

Kicking things off with a blush palette from Nip+Fab, which is brand who's new makeup range i am loving right now from what i have tried, including a liquid lipstick in the shade tart that i blogged about here recently. If you have read quite a few of my posts then you will probably know that i haven't always been a blush person, but now i am a total convert and i am a sucker for a palette. The formula of these blushes are like nothing i have ever felt before from a blush, they are super silky smooth almost suede-like, highly pigmented (so a little goes a long way) and has a mixture of shades from soft pinks, light peachy/coral shades and some deeper almost plum toned shades. This palette retails for £8.95 from Superdrug or the Nip+Fab website.

zoeva cosmetics basic moment blush palette

Sticking with the blush palette theme but this time a face palette from Zoeva, which happens to be one of my favourite brand for blushes and i own so many different palettes and some individual ones also. This particular palette is a new go-to/favourite of mine, as it was only just recently released along side an eyeshadow palette which i also own. The formula of the Zoeva blushes/face products are so lightweight yet pigmented, they blend so effortlessly and i am literally obsessed with the blush shade called yet to come, as it is the most stunning pastel pink-y shade perfect for any look this summer time. The highlight shade called liquid clock is also stunning, not to mention glow-y with its finely milled texture. This palette retails for £13 from BeautyBay or Cult Beauty. 

too faced sweet peach eyeshadow palette

This eyeshadow palette along side another palette in this post, was probably my most reached for palette last summer and it will be this summer also. I mentioned this particular palette in my recent updated go-to crease/transition shadows post, as well as quite a few other posts. I think this palette is one of those that i will never get bored of reaching for, which makes me happy that they made it a permanent line as at the time it was a limited edition item. The shadows in this palette are incredible just like every other Too Faced eyeshadow palette, the pigmentation, the shade range and the easy to blend quality. I also love how amazing these palettes smell, this one smells like pure peaches (hence it's name) and the chocolate bar palettes smell like...you guessed it chocolate! This palette retails for £39 from Selfridges and Debenhams.

mac cosmetics warm neutrals eyeshadow palette

This particular palette from MAC, is the one i have had in my collection for the longest out of the bunch of palettes in this post and will always contain some of my favourite eyeshadow shades. MAC eyeshadows were so hyped up for so long and of course we all splurged so often on shadows at £10 a go, but this pre-made warm neutrals palette is such a great deal if you want to give multiple shadows a go, at the time i swear this palette was a good deal at around £60 but now this palette is under £50. My go-to summer favourites from the palette are saddle, gingersnap, creative copper and of course honey lust. 

morphe 12s soul of summer eyeshadow palette

I love love love Morphe eyeshadows in general, but there is just something about this particular one that i will forever be in love with and that is probably because shimmery shadows from Morphe are literally the bomb, they are so pigmented, buttery soft/smooth and are amazing used both wet or dry. If i am ever stuck on picking a shimmery lid shade, i will always reach for this palette and is perfect for all year around not just summer. I really wished these shadows in the palette had names but they don't, but my favourites are the first shade on the left in the middle row and the first three on the bottom row. This palette like all Morphe products is super affordable coming in at just £13 for 12 shimmer shadows and you can get this from BeautyBay. 

anastasia beverly hills modern renaissance eyeshadow palette

Finally and probably saving the best one until last (well in my opinion anyway ha), as well as it being the priciest palette of the bunch coming in at £41, from BeautyBay, Cult Beauty and the Anastasia Beverly Hills UK site. I have been in love with ABH shadows since i first tried them, they are just so unique in formula, pigmentation and everything, so naturally i had to pick this palette up when it was released last summer because they are my kind of shades, which i have mentioned on so many occasions now. My favourite shades from the palette are raw sienna, burnt orange, primavera, love letter and cyprus umber. Whilst on the subject of the warm toned neutrals, i am super excited to get the new Naked Heat palette bu Urban Decay when it launches. 

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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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SOAP AND GLORY FAVOURITES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! Many of us all know Soap and Glory is probably the most loved drugstore brand when it comes to all things shower/bath and pampering related. So for today's post i thought i would share with you my favourite products and a little little bit about why i love them as much as i do...

The Daily Smooth Body Butter - £9

I decided to start off with this body butter as it is hands down the winner of them all for me. I have tried out so many different brands of body lotions/butters but none of them do it for me like this one does. I love everything about it the incredible softness it leaves my skin feeling as well as its heavenly scent of rosehip seed oil and cocoa butter, with the famous mist you madly scent. 

Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em Body Buff - £8

This product is also scented with the mist you madly scent as well as babassu oil, sea salt, jojoba and mandarin oils. Whenever i unscrew the lid i have to take in a good smell it smells that good. Like every soap and glory product does it leaves your skin feeling ultra soft and smelling delicious. I do prefer this over the "scrub of your life" (which i will get onto next) but it's only downside as it isn't a very shower friendly product unlike a squeezy tube is.

The Scrub of Your Life - £7

This is definitely the perfect exfoliater for the shower as it is easier to use with the way its packaged unlike trying to struggle to open and close a tub with wet hands. I also like that when you rinse the product off it just washes away straight away unlike some other brand products can take some rinsing off. The scent of this scrub is their original Pink fragrance and is very fresh smelling.

Hand Food Hand and Nail Cream - £2.50 (Travel Size)

Hands down the best hand cream i have ever tried and that is probably why i have found myself having around 5 or 6 back up ones. I always buy the the travel size ones as they are perfect handbag size and i always have one permanently living in my bag. This is also their Pink Fragrance as well as being infused with shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallow. The soul purpose of this being the best hand cream is not only it's amazing scent but also the fact it is a non-greasy formula.

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BLOGMAS DAY FOURTEEN: WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and welcome to day fourteen of blogmas! I think it is safe to say that is has been a while since i last shared with you my skincare routine and a lot has probably changed since i last did. So for today's post i thought i would share with you the products that i like to use during the winter months...

No7 Beautiful Skin Purifying Face Mask.

This product is one that hasn't changed for a while now and probably still won't for some time to come. I mentioned so many times how much it is a holy grail face mask for me, it just ticks all of the boxes as is doesn't break me out and it is a sauna mask which is the kind of face mask i preference (i don't know why i just like the way they feel ha ha).

Elemis Fresh Skin (Skin Glowing) Exfoliating Face Wash.

This is another product that i have repurchased over and over again, i just really like. I have always preferred exfoliating face washes as i just find they clean deeper than normal face washes. This also smells amazing and leaves your skin feeling so soft. I tend to use this in the morning times to wash my face usually while in the shower.

The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil.

Hands down the best thing i have ever used to remove all of my makeup with. I just literally smear this all over my face and wash it off with a damp face cloth and it removed every inch of makeup in one go, much better than using thousands of face wipes and better for your skin. 

Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase.

I like to apply this serum before i apply my moisturizer as it helps to restore moisture in your skin which is a key step in the winter months as all the cold weather can just suck all of the moisture out of your skin, so you need all the extra help you can get.

Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone Moisturizer.

I am just trying this moisturizer on for size at the moment and i am not sure whether i am 100% sold with it, i just don't see anything special from it unlike some others i have tried. Although it is very moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling great.

Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone Eye Cream.

Unlike the moisturizer, i am completely sold on the eye cream which is weird as they are from the same line. I have to be extremely careful on which eye creams i use as my eye area is so sensitive if i use extremely shimmery/glittery eye shadows or liners i tend to end up with an extremely irritated eye area which is super sore, as well as when i get allergies the same thing occurs. This doesn't further the irritation and i also find my eye area has appeared a lot brighter looking since i have been using it. 10 out of 10 from me!

Clinque Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel.

This product works like a dream for me if i ever get any blemishes, which i only tend to ever get hormonal ones but when i get any blemishes they take so long to fully go. So since i discovered this as soon as i see one coming or on the surface i just apply some of this to the area twice a day when i have a clean face and they disappear much sooner.

Lush Santa's Lip Scrub.

During the winter months my lips get so dry and chapped so i like to apply this everyday and night to really exfoliate them which really helps with keeping that at bay. I like to keep up with it especially with wearing lipstick all the time because it doesn't look nice when your lips are chapped, but also some lipsticks can dry your lips up further. 

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