Bronze Goddess Scent - A Splash of Sunshine?

Top Notes -  Zesty citrus notes of Sicilian bergamot, mandarin, lemon and orange.
The Heart - Tiare flower, jasmine, magnolia and orange blossom.
Base Notes - Amber, coconut milk, vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood and myrrh.

Is it summer yet? no? well I've found a fragrance that is the season in a bottle, although this scent is normally released in the summer months I had a bottle for Christmas and I am loving it! With all this cold weather and dark days I normally reach for my more warming scents like Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger but this splash of sunshine has me reminiscing of those warm evenings and holidays somewhere lovely.

It is a very light fragrance but has a fresh warmth, the coconut is quite obvious on my skin but is still soft and just gives a subtle scent. I would say if you are a fan of heavy scents this may not be the choice for you, but I cant stop reaching for it.

Let me know your current favourite perfume right now - Thanks for reading!

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Current Faves.

So although around now I should be doing my January favourites, I haven't really got any products that I have just started loving so I thought I would do a post on some staples that I have been picking up alot over the recent couple of months. 

For makeup I have two products that I have become obsessed with recently and the first is the Tom Ford lipstick in Spanish Pink - now I am a sucker for a nude pink, I probably own enough to set up my own store, so why buy another one? Honestly, I was intrigued by the price tag as I couldnt understand how a lipstick could be worth £38 it seemed completely insane to me so I wanted to see what the fuss was all about, and well... I get it. The lipstick is super creamy and pigmented and the shade I have is my everyday shade that I can put on with any makeup look - my advice would be to buy a shade you will get a lot of wear out of as although a vibrant red might look beautiful but you dont want nearly £40 worth of lipstick being put away in a drawer from not being used very often. My next favourite is a foundation and this is a weird one for me as I really did not get on with this when I first tried it 4 years ago however I wanted to try a full coverage foundation and figured I might aswell give it another try and I am so glad I did. If you have very dry skin I really would stay clear of this foundation as that was my problem when I first tried it however my skin has now balanced much more and I find this wears beautifully throughout the day, I can go a day at work and not need to touch up my base (round of applause!) which is completely new to me - im super impressed with this and will be doing a full review on it soon. 

I now have a fragrance favourite and this is certainly not new to me however I have rekindled my love for it over the Christmas months. Jo Malone's signature scent in Pomegranate Noir is such a distinct perfume, it has a comforting warmth that I absolutely love, the first time I wore it was on my 21st birthday so its become abit nostalgic aswell now. 

And finally for my life changer! And no im not being over dramatic this lip balm is completely amazing. I know I am pretty late to the party on this one but I am converted - Nuxe's Reve De Miel Balm is like a mask for your lips. I suffer from cracked dry lips all year round so when I want to wear a bold lipstick I tend to just give up as it never looks very nice however if I apply this balm in the morning and when I go to bed at night my lips stay hydrated and comfortable all day. I cannot rave about this one enough - if you suffer from dry lips and have tried pretty much everything, check this one out!! 

So thats it for this post, thanks for reading, please leave any comments or questions below!

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Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eyeshadow Palette.

Summer collections in the beauty world have to be my favourites, and the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess release is always perfection to me. This year I got my hands on the eyeshadow palette and it has lived up to all my expectations. The palette consists of eight shades, 5 of which are satin finish warm neutral shades while there are three shimmer shades that can really change the looks you can achieve. 

For anyone that loves a neutral eye this palette is definitely worth a look at, the shades are super blendable and easy to work with. There is the dark brown shimmer if you want to go from day to night aswell as an olive green which im loving putting on the lower lashline to change up an everyday look. 

If you're thinking about trying a new eyeshadow palette this season I would highly recommend giving this one a go, its got such versatile shades and has a lovely formula. 

Let me know what your favourite summer collection is this year, I read every comment and will reply to any questions! 

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When Your Skin Needs a Pamper.

Since its Easter Sunday tomorrow and most people are off work and can have a more relaxing day I thought I would share a couple of products that I love to use when I want to give my skin a treat and a well deserved rest from all the make-up thats put on it everyday! 

I chosen two masks as I love both, the Balance Me Radiance Face Mask came free with a magazine last month and I couldnt wait to try it out as I have sensitive and dry skin so giving my skin some radiance is always needed. This mask only needs to stay on for 5 minutes so its a great choice if you want to do a mask but dont have alot of time on your hands; it also has a scrub like texture so it buffs away dead skin aswell as bringing out the impurities. 

The Second mask is from the Superdrug own brand range and is the Hydration with Vitamin E Moisture Mask, again I chose this due to my particular skin type but they do a whole range to suit everyone. This mask is meant to be left on for about 15 minutes so its lovely if you want to take a bath with it on or just chill out for abit! 

Lastly my favourite skincare product...this is my all time holy grail, if I could only take one thing to an island item - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum. This stuff is just incredible, I couldnt sing its praise enough even if I tried! It is expensive but it lasts forever and makes such a difference to my skin that its worth it. I found this bottle in a CCO shop so it was quite a bit cheaper than the regular price, I will definitely buy this over and over again; if your skin is in need of some love give this a try!

Let me know any skincare recomendations, I read every comment and will reply to any questions! 

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In a Rush Make-up.

As much as I love trying out different make-up looks and really experimenting, my daily life wont allow me to do it all the time therefore I have my quick and easy routine that takes no more than 10 minutes and is just enough for days when you need to run out to the shops or simply dont have much time. 

As a quick side note I also use my Mac SF Natural in Medium Plus and a matte cream eyeshadow but completely forgot to put them in the photo! 

For base I use the Estee Lauder Daywear Sheer Tint Moisturiser this is two steps in one so it moisturises and primes my face while also adding a sheer cover of colour that is very light coverage but enough to even out skintone and brighten the skin. 

I then use my Time Balm Concealer by The Balm, this is a high coverage concealer and will cover anything! I use it everyday no matter what make-up I'm wearing, I use it under my eyes and on any blemishes as although it is high coverage it doesn't feel heavy on my skin. 

My eyebrow routine never changes so I use Mac's Brun to fill them in and then brush through them lightly with the L'Oreal Brow Artist Plumper, I've done this routine for a while now so it doesn't take a long time at all but just using the L'Oreal product would be enough if your not too fussed about filling in your brows. 

As mentioned at the start of the post I will occasionally use a matte cream eyeshadow (usually UD Foxy) simply just because I prefer the way it looks. I then just add abit of mascara, at the moment I'm loving Lancome's Hypnose it really lengthens my lashes but still leaves them looking natural which is great for an everyday look. 

To add a touch of colour to my face I use my Estee Lauder blush is Peach Passion, this is a really pretty peach with a subtle gold shimmer that when applied to the face gives that 'inner glow' effect that just makes you look healthy. 

Finally for lips I use a chubby stick, I dont really stick to a particular one but one that I'll leave in my handbag is Clinique's Chubby Stick in Curviest Caramel, which is a warm toned nude and adds enough colour so you dont look ill with minimal make-up. Another shade I use is Peach on the Beach by Bourjois from their chubby stick range. 

Thanks for reading, thats my quick and easy routine, let me know if you have any go to products that make getting ready quicker - I read every comment and will reply to any questions

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HUGE Haul!!

So I've recently got back off holiday and have definitely done some damage to my poor bank account! I did pick some of these things from duty free, and the others I have got are either from my work (Superdrug) or Debenhams as they currently have 10% off all beauty so I did make some really good savings! (trying to validate this haul to myself) There is quite a lot to get through so I'll just put short descriptions of each product, if you would like a review post on any of these then please leave a comment below. 

First is the Cargo Cosmetics 'Back to Nature' palette; I wasn't planning on buying anymore eyeshadows as my palette collection is getting abit extensive and there isn't many colours that I dont have, however I really like all of these shades and there isn't one thats going untouched which is so unual for a non custom palette. The shades are all really pigmented and blend beautifully, there is a variation of finishes including, matte, metallic, satin and glitter. 

Obviously I had to pick up some lip products as they are definitely my weakness! I finally picked up Mac's Creme Cup which I got from duty free and used everyday on holiday, it really is a perfect everyday pink. I then bought one of the new L'Oreal Privee Reds collection lipsticks which is Julianne's, this is the pinkest of the range and is the formula of this lipstick is a-maz-ing! Finally I bought my first Bobbi Brown lipstick in the shade Tulle, again a really lovely everyday shade, and beautiful with a smoked bronze eye. 

For face products I had quite a major splurge; after alot of deliberation I persuaded to buy myself the Chanel  Soleil De Tan which is a cream based bronzer and is just beautiful. I decided to try one of Mac's MSF Naturals which is fast becoming my favourite face powder. For a blush I bought an Estee Lauder in Peach Passion, the shade looks much pinker on the camera as its a beautiful coral/peach. 

Skincare wise I've tried three new products to me which I have wanted to try but needed to finish others first. I'm super lazy with moisturising my body so I got the Spray & Go by Vaseline to try and make it more convenient and quick for the winter months. The Estee Lauder 3in1 Cleanser is something I've heard alot about and have been excited to try as its difficult to find facial care products that dont cause my sensitive skin to get irritated. Finally I bought the L'Oreal Skin Perfection Serum, I used the BB cream from this range last year and really loved it so hoping that I will enjoy this just as much. 

The last items I bought were two perfumes both from duty free, I got Down Town by Calvin Klein which I used to wear at work all the time, it's a really light, pretty scent but has great longevity. I then tried a scent I've never had before, Victoria's Secret's fragrance Victoria, this is super girly and with the base note of Creme Brule, perfect for the winter months!

And thats it! Thanks for reading, please leave any comments below, I read and reply to everyone! 

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August Favourites

So we're now into September which means all the berry toned lipsticks come out of their drawers and all the corals go into hiding until next summer however over August I found myself using products I feel I would use all year round and have actually really liked. 

The newest item to me is my YSL Fusion Ink foundation (link to review here) which I am LOVING! It's definitely for me a more autumn winter foundation as it is matte so I prefer their Touche Eclat foundation for the summer to give a more glowing dewy look. This foundation is super lightweight and gives a really airbrushed look. 

My neutral Mac quad is always a staple in my make up bag along with the Naked palettes however I have found myself reaching for this palette more than any others over the past few weeks. In this palette I have Shroom, Brule, Brown Down and Woodwinked. 

For the rest of my make up there has been a pink/nude theme for August, the blush is a YSL limited edition and has two different pink tones one a soft light pink the other a more deep brighter tone. For the lips I have constantly used the L'oreal Privee Julianne's Nude, I have occasionly worn Cheryl's but prefer the pinker tone; Gloss wise I have used two, the first is Estee Lauder in Tempting Tearose which is really lovely nude and the second is a YSL Gloss Volupte in the shade 202 which is a shimmery mid pink which is lovely with the L'oreal lipstick. 

So those are some of the products that I have been loving last month, please leave any comments below and I will reply, thanks for reading! 

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