August Favourites

Seen as my last months favourites were late, this seems to have come around so quick! A lot of these favourites were things i took on holiday and loved, so without further ado...

Collection 2000 Colour Match Foundation

I got this from Poundland believe it or not! After a week abroad my skin is definitely a few shades darker, but i didn't want to spend much money on a foundation ill only be using for the next couple of months. This is really smooth, and although its dark, its not too dark and like it says on the bottle, it really does blend into your skin colour.

Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades in Blushalicious (3.99) Boots - here

This was the only blusher i took on holiday so i used this everyday. Its SO pigmented and it will last me ages as you only need the tiniest amount on your brush. I haven't really used the bottom right shade, but i love all the others - i generally use a little of each on my cheeks everyday for a summery look

No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara in Black (12.50) Boots - here

I took 2 mascaras on holiday, and didn't even use the other one because this is so amazing. It makes my lashes really long and full, its easy to take off, and the brush feels like i gets right in-between each lash.

MAC Plusglass in Ample Pink (17) - here

Ive been wearing this during the day this month, as it seems to just go perfectly with whatever makeup i am wearing, not to mention it smells absolutely gorgeous. Its a subtle nude with a tiny hint of pink, and i always get compliments on this!

17 Ultimate Volume Lipgloss in Butterfly Cake (3.99) Boots - here

I wore this most evenings on holiday, and found its really stunning when the light catches it. Its a pretty pink with a subtle gold shimmer which is what makes it catch the light. It lasted even after a meal, and its in no way sticky - intact it was so smooth i couldn't stop rubbing my lips together!

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain (5.99) Boots - here

I LOVE everything about this, the minty smell, the way it feels on my lips, and of course the colour. Its the perfect summer colour, but i will still be using this throughout the autumn as its just too good not to!

Bourjois 1 Second Gel Nail Polish Shade 14 - £5.99

(The false nails are Kiss)

I definitely saved the best til last! It was my birthday on the 1st September, and i luckily found this just in time - this is most definitely my favourite nail polish EVER. I felt like a true disney princess when i put this on 

:)

xxxx

Holiday Preparation #5 - Travel Makeup Bag

This is the 5th and final post in my holiday prep posts - i hope youve enjoyed them! Ideally i would have liked them much more spread out, but life got in the way of that as it tends to do!

Holiday prep part 1 - here

Holiday prep part 2 - here

Holiday prep part 3 - here

Holiday prep part 4 - here

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Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer With Vitamins E & C in Light - Superdrug

Garnier BB Cream in Light £7.49 - here

17 Hide and Chic Eye Brightening Conceraler in Light Rose £4.99 - here

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Benefit High Beam £18.50 - here

Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer £21.50 - here

MUA Clear Mascara Shade 1 £1 - here

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Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades in Blushalicious - Superdrug

NYC Colour Wheel Mosaic Face Powder in All Over Bronze Glow £3.99 - here

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2True Effortless Eye Liner in No1 £1.99 - here

Avon Liquid Eyeliner in Blue

(Top-Bottom)

17 Perfect Definition Eyeliner in Onyx £2.89 - here

Rubie & Millie Eye Liner in Blue - Boots

Miss Sporty Eye Pencil in Solid £1.99 - here

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Barry M Blusher Brush - here

Elf Professional Flawless Face Brush - here

2 random eyeshadow brushes

Kabuki Brush - ebay (obviously new)

Benefit Lemon Aid Eye Primer £16.50 - here

MUA Heaven and Earth Palette £4 - here

NYX Nude on Nude Palette £25 - here

(or £12.99 -TK Maxx)

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Eyelash Curlers

Maybeline Great Lash (Waterproof)  in Very Black £4.99 - here 

No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara in Black £12.50 - here

MUA Mascara in Shade 3 £1 - here

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Collection 2000 Cream Puff Moisturising Lip Cream in Fairy Cake 3 £2.99 - here

Loreal Colour Riche Serum in Freshly Candy - Superdrug

MAC Plusglass in Ample Pink £17 - here

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Barry M Glossy Tube Shade 6 £3.99 - here

17 Ultimate Volume Lip Gloss in Butterfly Cake £3.99 - here

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Lip Nectar in Coral £9.50 - here 

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Collection 2000 Lock N Hold Lipgloss in Break Dance £2.99 - here

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Cherish £5.99 - here

Collection 2000 Lock N Hold Lipgloss in Body Pop £2.99 - here

And there we have it ! Youre probably thinking why am i taking so much, but i promise you it fits into a really small makeup bag, and im well within my baggage allowance so why not

;)

xxxx

Holiday Preparation #4 - Hand Luggage

I must say im impressed with myself this year, as ive really managed to concise my hand luggage, by basically only taking things i will need. Ive decided to use the bag ill be using on holiday, as it means im not packaging another bag in my suitcase. 

If you need a little help with what to pack, or youre nosey like me, i hope you find this useful

:)

Holiday Prep part 1 - here

Holiday prep part 2 - here

Holiday Prep part 3 - here

Holiday Prep part 5 - here

Bag - Primark

Books, Magazines, Puzzles

Bag - Boots

I find it really useful to have a smaller bag to put all the smaller items in, as the last thing i want is to be rummaging around looking for something in an unorganised bag.

Travel Sick Tablets

Ibuprofen

Hand Sanitiser

Tissues

Hand Cream

Inhaler

Lip Balm

Bobbles

Grips

Chewing Gum

Perfume Samples (travel sized)

17 Lipstick - Beehive

(had to have one beauty product didnt i)

Sunglasses case - Matalan

Sunglasses - Boots Opticians

Ill also be packing makeup wipes, which can be used as baby wipes, and sweets for the jorurney (boiled sweets for take off!)

Hope this helps!

xxxx

Holiday Preparation #3 - Bodycare

Going on holiday means bikini. Bikini means exfoliating, moisturising, and generally taking a bit more care of yourself than usual. Granted, ill still look like a little red sausage on the beach, but i will be buffed and bronzed (and hiding behind a big hat).

Holiday prep part 1 - here

Holiday prep part 2 - here

Holiday prep part 4 - here

Holiday prep part 5 - here 

N Spa Coconut Ice Cream Shower and Bath Gel £3 - Asda

I originally started using this as part of my holiday preparation because the smell reminds me of Pina Colada - of which i will have many on holiday!

Its moisturising, soft on my skin, and i think it goes without saying i use this daily.

Soap and Glory Pulp Friction Foamy Fruity Body Scrub £8 - here

This is my most essential holiday prep product. I usually use this once a week, but for the past month or so ive been using this 2 or 3 times (ive been working a manual job in a warehouse so ive been getting pretty grubbing!). It gets rid of any dirt and dead skin, leaving my skin so smooth. The best exfoliator ive ever used!

Dove Firming Beauty Body Lotion £2.36 - here

I use this daily on my legs, arms and stomach. Im not entirely convinced of its firming qualities, but it smells nice (its smells fresh) and soaks into my skin really nicely, leaving me soft all day. 

The Beauty Parlour Anti Cellulite Gel - Superdrug

I use a grape sized amount of this daily on the backs of my thighs - it smells of peppermint, and feels really cool once applied. Ive been using this for the past couple of months and i have noticed an improvement, although it hasnt banished my cellulite completely *sigh*. It has made me feel more confident about braving a bikini though!

Soap and Glory Hand Food £5 - here

If you follow my blog youll know that in the run up to my holiday ive been working as a warehouse operative, which has played war with my hands. Basically my fingertips are so chapped, you cant even see my finger prints. But this has worked wonders - i just use a small amount throughout the day when i feel like it, and my hands are now pretty much back to normal. Thank goodness!

Foot File

Ive been using this every few days, or as needed - i suppose this isnt technically holiday preparation because i do this anyway. Im even taking this on holiday as i usually find i need to use this more as a result of walking round the pool in bare feet etc. 

Soap and Glory Heel Genius £5.50 - here

After using the foot file, i apply a small amount to each foot (it has to be a small amount unfortunately as im just about run out!). Again, this is part of my daily routine anyway, but its important as itll mean i have lovely smooth feet for holiday!

I hope youre enjoying my holiday prep series so far, i actually travel tomorrow, but i have quite a few more posts which will either all go up today, or ill schedule them to go up throughout the week!

Enjoy!

holiday preparation #4 coming soon!

xxxx

Holiday Preparation #2 - Skin Care

These are products ive been using in my usual routine, but as with my haircare preparations (here) ive stepped it up to ensure my skin is the best it can possibly be for a week in the sun! 

Holiday prep part 1 - here

Holiday prep part 3 - here

Holiday prep part 4 - here

Holiday prep part 5 - here

Soap and Glory No Clogs Allowed Face Mask £11 - here

I usually use this once or twice a week, but in the run up to my holiday ive been using this every third day. The beauty of this is that you can use as much or as little as you want, depending on what sort of a week your skin is having (i usually use a grape sized amount which is what is recommended). It states you can either wash it off straight away or leave it for a few minutes - i actually leave this on until it dries, which could be 30-40mins to get the most out of it.

Clean and Clear Deep Action Cream Wash £2.99 - here

 I simply apply a grape sized amount of this over my face and neck twice daily (be careful - it stings like a bitch if you get it in your eyes) and although i dont really feel like its 'deep action' (theres no exfoliant in it) it leaves my face feeling fresh and smelling minty - if you like that sort of thing.

Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing lotion £2.89 - here

This my holy grail product - i knew i was going to use no other cleanser in my holiday prep. After ive washed my face i apply a small amount to a cotton pad and smooth over my face and neck, paying particular attention to any blemishes.

Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturiser £3.39 - here

This is the perfect summer moisturiser - its light, cooling and sinks in straight away. I use this once or twice a day after cleansing.

Simple Kind To Eyes Revitalising Eye Roll-On £4 - here

Ive accumulated dark circles from working unsocial hours, so this is a life saver in the run up to holiday! I apply this twice a day after all the steps above, leaving my eyes feeling refreshed and cooled (lovely on these warm summer nights!)

Ive tried not to use too many skincare products as i dont believe in overloading, and luckily ive managed to find the right balance that works for me. 

Id love to hear about your skincare preparations/routines!

Holiday Preparation #3 coming soon!

xxxx

Holiday Preparation #1 - Haircare

This is the first of many posts i have planned - theres lots of them floating around the blogging world at the minute, and i wanted to share my preparations with you, as i always find these interesting!

Holiday prep part 2 - here

Holiday prep part 3 - here

Holiday prep part 4 - here

Holiday prep part 5 - here

Ive kept my haircare prep pretty simple, as my hair isnt really damaged as such - i just wanted it to be extra healthy for holiday!

John Frieda Sheer Blonde £5.89 - here

(currently 2 for £5 in Morrisons)

My natural hair colour is ash blonde, and ive been trying to enhance that without dying my hair. I have been using this every time i wash my hair, leaving the conditioner on (and putting on a shower cap) until ive done everything else, then i wash this off last. It leaves my hair feeling much softer leaving the conditioner in for 10 minutes or so.

Samy Beyond Repair - Superdrug

This is amazing. I use this weekly anyway, but ive now stepped this up to twice a week, and my hair is definitely thanking me for it. My hair has never been so soft and shiny, and this was so cheap my purse likes it too!

Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Night Renewal Nourishing Mist - Superdrug

I simply spritz a small amount of this all over my hair, paying particular attention to the ends, im not entirely sure if its improved the condition of my hair but it certainly smells nice, and my hair isnt any worse!

Told you it wasnt very elaborate didnt i? I decided to focus less on my hair, and more on skin and body care as thats where i need to!

Stay tuned for skincare and bodycare!

xxxx

Holiday preparation #2 - Skincare - here