March Favourites

April's arrival is synonymous with the start of spring and the coming of summer, which seems to be reflected in the weather! For the most part, March has been a bit of a damp squib but I have a few favourites that have brightened up my month...

Garnier's Micellar water range can do no in my eyes, so I was super excited to see a 'Pure Active' version. True to form, it didn't disappoint and I've been reaching for this everyday!

I discovered Model Co More Brows courtesy of the March Birchbox - this fibrous brow gel is perfect plumper for sparse browed ladies like myself.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's makeup range is plastered across every social media platform and yet my local M&S seems to have missed the memo. I did however end up take her fragrance home instead. I couldn't believe how amazing it was!

Missguided have been rocking my world recently. I've been lusting over their Pamela Anderson range and swimwear. I just need to win the lottery now to buy it all!!

Scrolling through swimwear has also jolted the health kick. I swear I've become obsessed with mixing smoothie concoctions that actually taste reasonable. Keep your eyes peeled for recipes coming soon... 

L'Oreal Extraordinary Dry Shampoo

L'Oreal Extraordinary Clay Dry Shampoo

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The latest offering from L'Oreal is the Extraordinary Clay range. Alongside this dry shampoo there are two varieties of shampoo (normal & anti-dandruff) and a conditioner.

Batiste has set the bar high when it comes to the world of dry shampoo. Others struggle to come close and often fall far from the net. How does L'Oreal's Extraordinary Clay compare?

Packaging wise, this is very aesthetically pleasing. The turquoise makes it feel clean. It's a rather small bottle, especially so for the price, which shocks me as L'Oreal are usually very cost effective. 

The spray is strong and disperses the product evenly. The smell is lovely, very 'just washed' and I was surprised there was no white, powdery residue as seems to be trademark for dry shampoo's.

The promise of instant purity and freshness  was somewhat lacking. I don't think it took away any greasiness or oil. However, it did give me amazing texture. 

Concentrating it on the lengths gives you a very grungy, textured bed head feel. This would also give a great hold as a base for backcombing. 

All in all, as a dry shampoo I wouldn't repurchase but as a texturiser spray, I definitely would.

Everyday Essentials

As someone who's ever in pursuit of product perfection, I'm forever jumping on the latest beauty bandwagon. I confess, most of the profucts I buy are relegated to the "just in case I need it" box under the bed, never to see the light of day again. Some products make it to the "empties" stage, but are never to be repurchased again.

It takes alot for me to go back to a product but when I'm impressed I'm forever loyal forsaking all others!

Revlon Makeup 

Colorstay has literally been with me since I started wearing makeup. It's the only foundation that has the longevity and coverage I need for my oily, acne prone skin. Wearing this gives me a confidence no other foundations give. For me, this beats all other foundations hands down, be it drugstore or high end.

Revlon as a whole is my favourite make up brand. I think other brands compromise on quality in order to keep up with trends whereas I've never found that from them! For example, their liquid matte lips offering. Pure perfection. I'm literally addicted - HD Seduction is the everyday nude.

Fragrance

Celebrity fragrances are not typically my thing. Although they are a lot more budget friendly, I feel like you never get the same quality. That is, until I stumbled across this perfect pair. 

Intimately Beckham is a lovely sweet but clean perfume. Rosie for Autograph is a slightly muskier, sultry scent. Two completely different smells with so much in common.

They're both wear really well - you can still smell them on yourself hours later. I always find people ask what I'm wearing when I wear these. Great everyday perfumes that are easy on the purse strings.

For a slightly more luxurious scent I love Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb as well as any of the Agent Provocateur range.

Skin 

Garnier's Micellar water is a firm favourite of mine. I adore it. They have several variations which are all on par with one another. 

Mainly I use it for make up removal but it's also great for a skin refresher on no make up days! 

Deodorant 

Probably a bit of a strange one for a blog post but no one wants to be a BO Joe, right?!

This roll on deodorant from Mitchum takes away ever body paranoia you could ever have. It smells clean, keeps you dry and lasts ALL day, what more could you want?

Rosie for Autograph Eau De Parfum

You know those products where you're so in love with them that you want to scream their praises from the rooftop? This is one of them...

Not only has it got rose gold hardware, it is the most gorgeous scent. Very musky but floral, something a bit more mature and sultry. I like that you only have to spritz a couple of times. The scent is very strong and long lasting - a great everyday perfume that's also appropriate for evening! 

30ml costs just £14. Go. Buy it now! 

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Colour

Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour in HD Seduction

Matte lip colours are gracing the face of nearly everyone at the moment. This is Revlon's matte lip offering and my gosh,  is it a smasher! 

Typically of Revlon, the packaging has a very high end feel. I'm particularly fond of the applicator - a tapered doe foot wand that is angled to fit the natural curve of the lip. 

The product itself smells amazing! It reminds me of Calpol - is it just me or was that the best tastjng medicine ever?!

Liquid lipsticks are notoriously drying but not this one. It gives a matte finish on the lips but it doesn't fully dry meaning it feels moisturising as opposed to drying. 

This colour is perfect for Spring but if nudes aren't your thing there's several other beautifully pigmented colours to suit every skin tone.

My brow routine

Brows are a massive thing for me - they're the one thing I cant leave the house without!

I do my brows before any of my other makeup. I feel like you get a more natural result by applying straight on to the skin.

Starting with a spoolie I give everything a good brush. Then using an angled brush I apply Anastasia Beverley Hills Dipbrow (Ash Brown). I start on the bottom, drawing a light line from tail to tip. On the top of the brow I draw a line 3/4 of the way in from the tail.

Fill in between the lines with a little more intensity than you want from the finished brow. When you get to the front quarter, using just what's on the brush, flick up from the baseline so the colour isn't so bold.

 Brush through with a spoolie. This will remove any extra colour and take away any harsh lines. Clean up with a liquid concealer. Brush the Model Co More Brows through to create a fuller texture. 

Easy Peasy Manicure

Elegant Touch Fake Nails in Stiletto 003

About a year back I put myself on an acrylics ban. I wore them constantly for nearly 2 years and as a result, my natural nails were damaged. 

In an attempt to repair my talons,I have worn nothing but polish on them ever since but you just can't achieve the perfect cat claws without a little help and that's where fake nails have been a god send.

There are enough nails for 2 full applications in each pack. Glue and a small emery board is included making it as easy as can be.

Simply select a nail that will fit your natural nail and apply some glue. Ensure the nail is positioned straightly and press down firmly for around five seconds to bond. Repeat until you have a full set. The manicure will stay intact for around a week (tried and tested)!

Now all you have to do is slick on your favourite hue and you're good to go. How about this beautiful holographic nail varnish from 17?