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Hey everyone,
Although a lot of bloggers out there post about their monthly beauty favorites, I've decided to expand my favorites including my favorite book and album/song/playlist of the month too. I've been quite busy lately with school and events, and in all honesty, I'm quite tired whilst writing this but I love blogging and I try not to be too inconsistent!
Beauty;
• Balmi Lip Balm [coconut]; I received this in a goodie bag at the LLAMmeetup [Dublin bloggers meetup basically!] and immediately I was dying to try it as I heard they were quite similar to the American EOS lip balms. They're super silky once applied, and also leave my lips nice and glossy. I love the coconut taste, as it reminds me of holidays- but strangely enough I'm not a fan of coconut flavoured foods! Being the big lip balm junkie I am, and having tried my fair share of them, this one definitely gets top marks from me. €6.79
• Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation [15 opal]*; I won't go into too much detail about this foundation as I reviewed it in detail here. To cut a long story short, it's the best full coverage foundation I've tried, and perfect for covering skin imperfections. It's worth every penny! €21.50
• Rimmel Kate Rockin' Curves Mascara; This is another beauty I got my hands on in the #LLAMmeetup goodie bag, and it's becoming a firm favorite of mine. I love the curved brush, as you can use the flat side first to lengthen the lashes, then used the curved size to curl them upwards. Bonus! It makes my lashes super long and not in the slightest clumpy. €9.49
• Gosh Brow Kit*; I was sent this to try out a while ago and I've been using it daily ever since. It comes with 3 brow powders, a wax cream and a brush applicator. Although I have no use for the two lighter shades, the darker shade is perfect for my brunette brows. The wax is also quite good, although I tend to skip it when I'm in a hurry. €10.99
• Wet N' Wild Lipstick [mauve outta here]; This is a bargainous matte lipstick from cult American brand Wet N' Wild, and I absolutely adore this shade! It's quite unlike any other shade I own and lasts for ages. It can get a bit drying, but for the price you can't complain. €2.99
Book Of The Month;
• Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead; I've been reading this series for a while now and I think it might be one of my current favorites. Unlike Twilight [which I despised], the lead protagonist is a strong female, and there's no love triangle. It's witty, adventurous and romantic all in one. There's 6 books in the series and I'm currently on book 5, plus a spin off series of another 4 books!
Album Of The Month;
• Night Time, My Time- Sky Ferreira; Sky Ferreira is someone I discovered a few years ago when she only had a few songs out, and although I kinda forgot about her for ages, I recently rediscovered her along with her new album. It brings pop to a new level, mixed with charming vocals, nonchalant lyrics and amazing beats. Love love love!
What have you been loving this month?
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Hey everyone,
Although a lot of bloggers out there post about their monthly beauty favorites, I've decided to expand my favorites including my favorite book and album/song/playlist of the month too. I've been quite busy lately with school and events, and in all honesty, I'm quite tired whilst writing this but I love blogging and I try not to be too inconsistent!
Beauty;
• Balmi Lip Balm [coconut]; I received this in a goodie bag at the LLAMmeetup [Dublin bloggers meetup basically!] and immediately I was dying to try it as I heard they were quite similar to the American EOS lip balms. They're super silky once applied, and also leave my lips nice and glossy. I love the coconut taste, as it reminds me of holidays- but strangely enough I'm not a fan of coconut flavoured foods! Being the big lip balm junkie I am, and having tried my fair share of them, this one definitely gets top marks from me. €6.79
• Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation [15 opal]*; I won't go into too much detail about this foundation as I reviewed it in detail here. To cut a long story short, it's the best full coverage foundation I've tried, and perfect for covering skin imperfections. It's worth every penny! €21.50
• Rimmel Kate Rockin' Curves Mascara; This is another beauty I got my hands on in the #LLAMmeetup goodie bag, and it's becoming a firm favorite of mine. I love the curved brush, as you can use the flat side first to lengthen the lashes, then used the curved size to curl them upwards. Bonus! It makes my lashes super long and not in the slightest clumpy. €9.49
• Gosh Brow Kit*; I was sent this to try out a while ago and I've been using it daily ever since. It comes with 3 brow powders, a wax cream and a brush applicator. Although I have no use for the two lighter shades, the darker shade is perfect for my brunette brows. The wax is also quite good, although I tend to skip it when I'm in a hurry. €10.99
• Wet N' Wild Lipstick [mauve outta here]; This is a bargainous matte lipstick from cult American brand Wet N' Wild, and I absolutely adore this shade! It's quite unlike any other shade I own and lasts for ages. It can get a bit drying, but for the price you can't complain. €2.99
Book Of The Month;
• Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead; I've been reading this series for a while now and I think it might be one of my current favorites. Unlike Twilight [which I despised], the lead protagonist is a strong female, and there's no love triangle. It's witty, adventurous and romantic all in one. There's 6 books in the series and I'm currently on book 5, plus a spin off series of another 4 books!
Album Of The Month;
• Night Time, My Time- Sky Ferreira; Sky Ferreira is someone I discovered a few years ago when she only had a few songs out, and although I kinda forgot about her for ages, I recently rediscovered her along with her new album. It brings pop to a new level, mixed with charming vocals, nonchalant lyrics and amazing beats. Love love love!
What have you been loving this month?
Items marked with a * were sent to me for consideration. All views are my own! Read my full disclaimer here.
Hey everyone,
It's no lie that I loves new skincare products- I enjoy trying new things out and finding out what works [and what doesn't] for my skin. I have combination skin [i.e my t zone are gets quite oily] however recently I've found it's been oilier than usual- damn the Irish weather! I've been using a combination of products to tackle this problem, and the products photographed above are the ones I've been loving.
The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil*;
I know what you're thinking; using oil on an oil face? Surely that can't work? Strangely enough, it does. I don't really know alot of the scientific facts behind it, but this is a real treat every couple of days. You simply pump some into your hand, rub it all over your face, emulsify with water and wash off. It's so simple, but thoroughly cleanses your skin. It has a lovely scent and a little goes a long way. Better yet, it's for all skin types!
La Roche-Posay Effaclar K*;
I've used a few small samples of La Roche-Posay products, so I was intrigued to use this when it arrived on my doorstep just before Christmas. To be quite honest, I had to google what exactly it was- I thought it was some sort of serum because of the packaging, but it's actually a moisturiser! The Effaclar range is designed to treat problem skin, and has been quite a hit on the internet. Effaclar K promises to stop blemishes from returning, and it really does just that! I like to apply this at night, as I always wake up with a nice matte complexion when I do. It evens out the skin, and it's also paraben free, meaning there's no nasty chemicals. I love the squeezy tube as it means I'll be able to get every last drop out. The only thing I don't particularly like about this product is the strong smell- it's very flowery, but you get used to it.
Cleanse Off Mitt*;
When I read on Twitter about the Cleanse Off Mitt, I was definitely intrigued. It's been compared alot to the Nima mitt, which I hadn't tried, but for a cheaper price- only €5! Cleanse Off Mitt is an Irish product designed to remove all traces of makeup with just water- crazy, right? I was quite doubtful, in all honesty, but it really did take off my makeup, including mascara. It's super soft too, no hard fibres to felt at all. To clean it, you simple wash it under hot water or put it int he washing machine. This product has just launched and apparently, it's sold out! You can find it in selected Irish pharmacies and online here. They're trying to spread the word of #campaignbinthewipes which I think is brilliant, as face wipes can be so bad for your skin!
What skincare products are you loving lately?
* pr samples
Hey everyone,
It's no lie that I loves new skincare products- I enjoy trying new things out and finding out what works [and what doesn't] for my skin. I have combination skin [i.e my t zone are gets quite oily] however recently I've found it's been oilier than usual- damn the Irish weather! I've been using a combination of products to tackle this problem, and the products photographed above are the ones I've been loving.
The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil*;
I know what you're thinking; using oil on an oil face? Surely that can't work? Strangely enough, it does. I don't really know alot of the scientific facts behind it, but this is a real treat every couple of days. You simply pump some into your hand, rub it all over your face, emulsify with water and wash off. It's so simple, but thoroughly cleanses your skin. It has a lovely scent and a little goes a long way. Better yet, it's for all skin types!
La Roche-Posay Effaclar K*;
I've used a few small samples of La Roche-Posay products, so I was intrigued to use this when it arrived on my doorstep just before Christmas. To be quite honest, I had to google what exactly it was- I thought it was some sort of serum because of the packaging, but it's actually a moisturiser! The Effaclar range is designed to treat problem skin, and has been quite a hit on the internet. Effaclar K promises to stop blemishes from returning, and it really does just that! I like to apply this at night, as I always wake up with a nice matte complexion when I do. It evens out the skin, and it's also paraben free, meaning there's no nasty chemicals. I love the squeezy tube as it means I'll be able to get every last drop out. The only thing I don't particularly like about this product is the strong smell- it's very flowery, but you get used to it.
Cleanse Off Mitt*;
When I read on Twitter about the Cleanse Off Mitt, I was definitely intrigued. It's been compared alot to the Nima mitt, which I hadn't tried, but for a cheaper price- only €5! Cleanse Off Mitt is an Irish product designed to remove all traces of makeup with just water- crazy, right? I was quite doubtful, in all honesty, but it really did take off my makeup, including mascara. It's super soft too, no hard fibres to felt at all. To clean it, you simple wash it under hot water or put it int he washing machine. This product has just launched and apparently, it's sold out! You can find it in selected Irish pharmacies and online here. They're trying to spread the word of #campaignbinthewipes which I think is brilliant, as face wipes can be so bad for your skin!
What skincare products are you loving lately?
* pr samples
