Currently Loving #1

1.25.2015



Despite the amount of makeup I own, I tend to go through phases of graviting towards certain products. I'm not one to do 'monthly favourites' because I find that I don't discover enough new products within 4 weeks to validate one post. 2015 brings exciting adventures for me, but also a spending ban as I need to spend the next few months saving up as much as I can. I'm shopping my own collection and rediscovering old treasures and falling in love with some products all over again.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer: I never brought into the primer hype and didn't tend to invest in them. It wasn't until I jumped on the bandwagon and tried the Veil Mineral Primer I realised just how amazing this product really is. Redness of the skin is my biggest problem area, and this primer completely evens it out which cuts down the amount of tinted moisturiser I need to use. Amongst concealing redness this oil free primer combats signs of again by softening the skin, smoothing out pores, adding a youthful glow and prolonging your makeup. Trust me when I say this primer is a miracle worker, and worth every penny. I will repurchase this over and over again.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisteriser: I couldn't put into words how much I loved this tinted moisturiser. If you have been a reader for a while you will probably have seen me raving about this product constantly. It gives you a perfect looking complexion with the added bonus of skincare qualities. It has a lightweight consistency with the perfect coverage while hydrating your skin - when I wear this I get so many compliments on how fresh and dewy my skin looks! If you haven't tried this yet, I highly recommend it.

Hourglass Ambient Palette: Hourglass blushes really are worth the hype. I have never tried a blush that is formulated like the hourglass products. They are so silky and soft which make them blend into the skin seamlessly, leaving a natural looking flush to the cheeks. They have a subtle, finely milled shimmer which prevents the shades looking dull on the skin and adds a healthy looking glow. The marbled texture through the shades means you get the perfect ratio of pigmentation to shimmer, leaving you with the perfect complexion and youthful glow. 

MAC Velvet Teddy: Im sure you have all heard of this shade since Kylie Jenner revealed this is the secret behind her famous lips. I had been after Velvet Teddy for a while, and finally managed to get my hands on it recently. I have a very large MAC lipstick collection, but I didn't have many brown-nudes so this was a nice one to add to my growing stash. Velvet Teddy is an unusual shade to explain - Its a brown nude with a pinky/mauve undertone which makes this a great everyday shade. Being matte it has a pretty good staying power and luckily it isn't as drying as Ruby Woo, which makes it very wearable. 

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow: Another cult favourite, but I had to mention this because I have been obsessed with this since Christmas. Charlotte Tilbury can do no wrong in my eyes, this is the perfect bronzing and highlighting palette. The formulation of the powders are so buttery and silky which makes blending stupidly simple. The bronze shade adds a healthy warmth to the skin, sculpting the contours of the face beautifully so slim and shape the face. The highlight shade is the perfect golden-champagne, adding a subtle radiance to the high points of the face which compliments the contour shade. Everything from this product screams perfection - from the rose gold packaging to the flawless application.

Lush Eau Roma Water: I think Lush aromatherapy waters don't get enough love from the blogosphere. Eau Roma Water is my favourite toning water, leaving my skin feeling hydrated and refreshed after every use. It has a combination of Rose Water and Lavender which helps calm redness and is gentle to the skin, leaving it soothed and hydrated. 

NARS Mie Kabuki Brush: I cannot say enough good things about this brush. It applies powder products beautifully to the skin as the dome shape helps deposit makeup evenly. It has a hand-spun black wisteria handle which adds a luxurious feel and texture to the brush while preserving it's Japanese heritage. 

Jo Malone Sea Salt and Wood Sage Cologne: I have been wearing this non stop since I purchased it back in October. I wrote a post on this body spray a few weeks ago which you can find here, and I still cannot get enough of it. Its a very easy fragrance to wear and I have been obsessed with it since day one.

NARS And God Created The Women Palette: I have been loving this palette lately, not only because its convenient, but the shades are also stunning. I have been gravitating towards a brown smokey eye a lot over the last few weeks, and this palette makes it easy to achieve. You get a mixture of matte and shimmery shades which all blend together seamlessly, leaving you with the ideal, effortless smokey eye every time. 

OCC Lip Tar Annika: I have found my ideal peachy nude lip with the shade Annika. OCC Liptars are incredible products because they last forever on the lips and they are very highly pigmented. Even after a night of cocktails and eating, my lip colour looks just as perfect as when I applied it. When you first apply the product it has a very slight menthol flavour which I find really refreshing. My favourite combination lately is to mix equal parts of Annika with Ophelia.

Real Techniques 201 Pointed Crease: I have been after a brush like this for ages. I wanted a crease brush that would allow a more precise application, and the 201 brush is perfect for this because its very sturdy. The brush feels very luxurious to use and the weighted, silver plated handle allows  for more control. 

 Another lengthy post and I apologise for that! If you managed to make it to the end let me know what products you have been loving lately. 

17 comments

  1. The NARS And God Created The Woman is such a gorgeous palette! I absolutely love using mine though I've been forcing myself to use my other palettes as they were started to feel a little neglected! xx

    Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’

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  2. All the products look lovely ! Especially the primer and bbrush from Nars...i will check them out for sure ^_^

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  3. Jo Malone Sea Salt and Wood Sage Cologne is on my wishlist, it does smell so nice. Atm I am using the Jo Malone Earl Grey and Cucumber and I love it so much. x

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  4. The CT Filmstar Bronze and Glow is such a stunning product and definitely one I want to add to my collection.

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  5. Fantastic list! I am a huge fan of the NARS tm myself, it's what I use everyday and I couldn't be more happy with it :) xx

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  6. I know the feeling! I'm feeling very overwhelmed by my collection so i'm trying to use up a lot of products before I buy anything else

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  7. I cannot say enough good things about the primer, its life changing... yes its just that good!

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  8. That sounds so lovely, I may have to check that out when I run out of my current one!

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  9. Its so pretty, and worth every penny :)

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  10. Thank you, Brittany :) I honestly prefer it to foundation now. It will be a firm favorite in my collection for a long time! xx

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  11. I'm lusting so bad over the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow! This woman makes indeed amazing products, and can't wait to try more from the line.

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  12. Liking the sound of Lush Eau Roma Water, I use the tea tree one currently so may have to switch it up next time xx

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  13. Brazen Brunette1/27/2015

    Such great picks, I have been loving the Hourglass Blushers as well. And I definitely want to try the new Real Techniques brushes!

    xoxo Nicole

    http://www.brazenbrunette.com

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  14. The Nars tinted moisturizer sounds gorgeous!


    http://www.thevelvetblack.co.uk

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  15. These products literally make me dribble! In fact, your entire blog is gorgeous, so you're officially nominated to the the "One Lovely Blog Award", good luck ^^


    Have a great day,
    Maddy


    www.maddysmon.blogspot.fr

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  16. Ooh I mist find my sample of the Hourglass primer, I've been having some serious issues with redness lately and if this helps reduce it I'm sold!

    xxx Claire
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. What an amazing set of favourites! I absolutely love the sound of the NARS tinted moisturiser, it's definitely on my wishlist along with Sheer Glow! Jo Malone's Colognes all seem amazing, I'm yet to sniff that one but will definitely have to!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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