Products I'm Loving!

Hi guys!

I'm aware that I haven't posted in a stupidly long time, which I do apologise for, but I have recently moved to university (and also I've been quite ill) so I haven't really had time / energy to update the blog! However, I'm making an effort today by sharing with you guys some of my favourite products at the mo...

1. Baylis & Harding Beauticology Bath & Shower Cream in Coconut & Lime

Have you ever seen such a huge bottle of shower gel? This whopping 750ml bottle of zesty coconut and lime shower gel is an incredible pick-me-up. It lathers quickly and leaves my skin feeling really smooth and supple. I find it leans more towards lime than coconut where the smell is concerned, but nevertheless it's a really lovely product that retails for about £3, which is ridiculous, in my opinion. Ridiculously cheap!

2. Coconut & Cream exfoliating shower smoothie by I love...

To go alongside the coconut and lime shower gel, I've been using this exfoliating 'shower smoothie' which actually does taste good enough to consume. Seriously, this exfoliator SMELLS LIKE HEAVEN. If you don't like sweet scents, this may not be for you, but it's definitely the perfect match for me! It's not too harsh on the skin and is just good for those days when you feel like you need and extra good scrub.

3. eos lipbalm in Sweet Mint

I'm a big fan of the eos lipbalms in general but this particular flavour stood out for me. I don't usually like mint but on the lips it is great because it soothes as well as moisturises. The lipbalms are paraben free and 95% organic, as well as being super cute!

4. MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Posh Tone

I've recently been loving this lipstick by MAC which I've decided is my go-to 'your lips but better' lipstick. It's a beautiful nude / pink colour with a hint of shine that isn't at all drying and is quite buildable. Obviously it's not cheap but I generally think MAC lipsticks are of a very high quality and do perform well. By the way, sorry about my pathetic swatch xD

5. Maybelline Colour Show Vinyl nail polish in Black to the Basics

This may seem like quite a boring nail polish colour but in all honesty I have been loving simple, plain black nails for autumn - you just can't go wrong. I also really like the sleek packaging.

6. Tom Ford nail polish in Toasted Sugar

Oh, to own a Tom Ford nail polish...wait, scrap that; oh, to own a Tom Ford product. This was a gift and I have been absolutely loving the colour. Again, with nude nails you can't go wrong at all especially as they go with any and every outfit. This particular nail polish goes really well with my skin tone and I really like the packaging as well - so glam! I forgot to take a picture of my own nails with Toasted Sugar but there seem to be a lot of reviews on it elsewhere so check those out to see it in all its glory. It is sheer so you will need to apply at least 2 - 3 coats to get that creamy finish.

7. Sleek Face Form in Fair

I've had this product for absolutely ages but I come back to it time and time again simply because it fits contouring powder, blusher and highlighter into one neat compact. It's very handy and the powders are all of a very decent size. There are four different shades of this kit available and I have the lightest one which is called 'fair', so the contour powder and blusher are suited very well to my paler skin. The highlighter and blusher do have shimmer in them but it is quite subtle so very good for everyday use. Sleek products aren't very expensive either so I think for what you get in the Face Form kit, it's worth it. 

8. Make-up Masterclass by Jemma Kidd

I don't know why I haven't talked about this book before; I've had it for a while and it is so good! It covers all the basics of make-up: the products, the brushes, skincare, different looks, what is suitable for different skintones and different occasions...you name it! I'm positive that it would be an excellent book for beginners because it includes step-to-step guides on how to apply certain products to different areas and tips and tricks that are really good to know if you are experimenting with make-up for the first time. Having said that, as a person who has been wearing make-up for a number of years, I still find it incredibly useful to refer back to, often because I want to try a new look or can't think of a particular look that I want to try for a particular occasion. I can't really go into detail too much because it's pretty self-explanatory! Despite using the web and YouTube, I like having a book on hand for some inspiration and guidance. 

Rhi x