July Favourites

Ive been using a new shampoo, BedHead Urban Antidotes Level 1 Re-Energize shampoo.  It is designed for everyday use on 'normal hair in need of a pick me up'. It makes my hair feel really clean even after only one wash, and has a nice fresh scent. Another BedHead product is the Tigi Catwalk Curlesque Curls Rock Amplifier, a cream product used to enhance curl or wave. Ive been leaving my hair natural majority of the month, which is something I never used to do if I knew id be leaving the house. This has been my hair saviour. It tames my poof ball har, keeping it frizz free while helping my maintain a nice shape. about half a pump scrunched through the hair and im good to go. Easy, fuss free hair. Its been nice to not have to break out the straightener every morning, except for my bangs. To keep those in place, Ive been using the L'oreal Elnett hairspray. This is a great hairspray for holsing in place without leaving that crispy, gross feel on to the hair.

Aside from hair products, this was a month of lip products. Although they all are fairly reserved similar colours, thats what ive been liking for summer. Up first is Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss. This is a great product for me to just throw on as im on the go. It gives the slightest peachy tint to the lips, but makes them feel super smooth and fins myself rubbing my lips together a lot when I have it on. The other two are pinky shades. Rimmel Airy Fairy is a nice pinky nude thats easy to wear. I dont usually go for the pinky shades but this is a good colour for my skintone and is a professional, work appropriate  colour. Second is Maybelline Colour Whisper in Lust For Blush. These lipsticks are fantastic. They feel like a balm but give a nice 'whisper' of colour. Spot on with the name there Maybelline. This has been my most used colour as its really easy to throw on and not have to think about and looks good with everything.

Ive finally found my beloved Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel. Ive been using a Murad cleanser in the meantime but it while it leaves me feeling soft, it doesnt feel like its doing a whole lot of cleaning. The simple one however, makes my skin feel clean but without that stripped and tight feeling. My skin is a lot happier since using this again.

Current Lipstick Favs

This summers been all about the peachy pinks for this girl. On my lazy days or when I want to go more natural, I grab my Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss. For a light peachy tint, this balm is great whether im wearing makeup or not. It gives just the slightest amount of colour but I cant help but apply it. Not to mention it smells lovely.
For some colour, ive been going for Maybelline Colour Whisper in Lust For Blush or Rimmel Lasting Finish in Airy Fairy. Lust For Blush is a obviously blush pink shade. It feels and applies like a balm but gives has nice colour payoff. Surprisingly this has been my most used lip product and I dont usually go for pink shades. Airy Fairy is more of a natural nudey pink shade, very work appropriate/professional type of colour. It looks really natural and similar to my natural lip colour, making it a suitable colour for my skintone.
I have worn some mauves and raspberry colours aswell, but these have been my most used and loved products. What have you been using lately?

SOTW: Creep in a T-Shirt

Creep in a T-Shirt // Portugal. The Man

NYX Mocha

The first powder blush from Nyx ive tried, is this bright pink which is oddly named Mocha. My beloved Wet n Wild Heather Silk blush broke and I havent been able to find the brand in stores (what?). I saw this shade and thought it was a very close colour comparison so thought id give it a try. Just like the Wet n Wild one, its super pigmented, so a light tap of the brush and thats plenty for one cheek. The colour is really pretty and gives a nice pink flush to my pale skin and wears well throughout the day. These range at I believe $8 in the drugstore and id really like to try more colours. 

This Week Im Loving.. #9

This was one hot week at around 45 degrees celcius with humidity outside. I tried to avoid being outside as much as possible, because when I was I felt like a sweat ball with my all my clothes sticking to me. To keeo my face put, I broke out the Covergirl and Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer. This isnt a bad primer and is easily accesible in most drugstores. It really helps at keeping my foundation from melting off my face in the heat. For applying my foundation, my new Real Techniques Buffing Brush has been a joy to use. Ive only used this two or three times and its already becoming one of my favourite brushes. It makes application a breeze, blends really easily and is suoer soft. Now I see why everyone loves this little guy. On the lips ive been really liking the Maybelline Colour Whisper in Lust For Blush. This is a really pretty blush pink that even I can wear. I dont tend to suit most pinks so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I like and use this. It goes with everything ans has the smoothest, loveliest texture. 

A few skincare things are my beloved Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, which I could not find anywhere for months. A gentle cleanser that cleans the skin really well but doesnt leave that tight, itchy feeling. I was using a Murad cleanser for a few months but im just not a fan. Lastly is a cult favourite, the Caudalie Beauty Elixir. Now I wasnt sure exactly if I wanted to include this. I have been using it for about a month or so and enjoy spritzing it on my face after cleansing, but dont quite get it. It feels refreshing on the skin, but I dont feel like it really does anything. People say its amazing and helps with redness and blemishes, but I have fairly clear skin anyway and havent noticed much of a difference with redness, etc. The smells something you have to get used to aswell. Either way, its nice to spray when I want a little pick me up or if my makeups looking a little blah throughout the day. What are your thoughts on this product?

SOTW: Haunted Heart

Haunted Heart // Little Hurricane

Whats On My Face #1

I hadnt been planning on leaving the house, but my mom asked if I wanted to go wander around target with her so I quickly threw on some makeup to make me look a little more alive. I started with the Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream as a light coverage to the skin. For eyes I didnt really want to wear anything but mascara so I started with Maybelline The Rocket mascara, but felt a bit undone so went in with Rimmel Kohl Kajal pencil in Purple Passion- a really pretty purple liner that I havent worn in quite  a while. On top I added a bit of Mac Memorabilia eyeshadow to darken it up a bit. 

To brighten up my skin a bit I applied Mac Mocha to my cheeks and finished it off with a bit of Rimmel Airy Fairy lipstick and out the door I went.