November Favourites
I’ve never done monthly favourites before, but I think one of my new years resolutions is going to be to do them every month (although I’m not sure if I can do December as I’ll be away – good start!). I’ll start them properly from January, but thought I’d do a mini one now as there are some products I have been using and loving everyday.
– Bourjois Volumizer Mascara: This is probably the first ‘cheap’ mascara that I’ve actually liked. It’s got 2 steps; one brush to separate and lengthen the lashes, and then a second brush to add volume. It works really well and makes my lashes look really thick. It’s £10.49, so it’s not cheap, but compared to YSL it’s a bargain!
– Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights Blush : I got this blusher at the QVC press day, although I can’t find it now on their website which is a bit annoying. It’s one of the best blushers I’ve used. It suits my skin tone perfectly and gives me a lovely healthy look without looking like I’m wearing too much makeup. I actually think this blusher would suit everyone because there are so many different shades in it.
– MUA Professional Eye Primer: This primer is only £2.50 and hands down beats any MAC or Urban Decay primer that I’ve tried. The applicator is really easy to use and the primer is a creamy texture. My eyeshadow doesn’t budge at all when I use this and I now use it everyday, even when I’m not wearing shadow! I will never ever buy an expensive eye primer again.
– Look Beauty Triple Hit: The perfect 3 eye shadow shades! This is the ‘LA LUXE Shade 1’. I use the lightest one all over the lid, then I sometimes add a bit of the gold, and then use the taupe in the outer crease. They are really pigmented and remind me of the shadows from the Urban Decay Naked palette. I am definitely going to take this away with me when I travel. They retail for £7.50 and are available from Superdrug.
I’m getting really excited now for all the things I have coming up. My birthday is next week and I’m going to be turning 24. It’s such a nothing age, but I am really looking forward to going out with all my friends. One of my best friends is coming over from Germany and I’ll also be doing lots of birthday shenanigans all weekend. I’m then going away for 2 weeks to Miami and New York – my list of things to buy there is ridiculously long! Please tell me if there’s anything that you think I have to get.
I’ve also decided (god knows why) to take my laptop with me and do a daily photo diary whilst I’m out there. So you lot can see what I’m up to and I also won’t have to overload you with photos when I’m back.
Like that idea? 🙂
Lily xx
Disclaimer: The MUA primer, Smashbox blush and Look eye shadow were given to me as PR samples. The mascara was purchased by me. All opinions are honest.
