June Favourites

These are my June beauty favourites; a specially selected handful which I've been in love with recently.  A good mix I think! 

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TOP 5: Xmas Party Glitter Nail Polishes

From L-R: OPI - Teenage Dream (NOTD), Essence - Disco Disco (NOTD), Barry M - 150 Red Glitter, China Glaze - Luxe And Lush (NOTD) and Revlon - Facets Of Fuchsia (NOTD).

What are your favourite glitter nail polishes?

P.S: The winner of my German beauty giveaway is Daniella!  Congrats!

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NOTD: China Glaze - Gothic Lolita

China Glaze's Gothic Lolita is a medium creme purple with the tiniest hint of pink shimmer.  I bought it earlier this year and wasn't all that impressed with the formula, which is on the thick side.  However, I've really been drawn to it this week and have always loved this shade of purple.  With some extra patience, I painted my nails with it on Tuesday and it's still going strong.  I think the name is pretty cute too!

What are you wearing on your nails this weekend?

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5 Autumn/Fall Nail Polishes

From L-R:
Zoya - Petra (NOTD), China Glaze - Dress Me Up (NOTD), Zoya - Dree (NOTD), Nails Inc - Savile Row (NOTD) and Barry M - Mushroom (NOTD)

Let's face it, Autumn is a dreary, wet and miserable season if you live in the UK.  Summer is over, the nights are drawing in, it's time to put the heating on, and it seems like forever until xmas!  However, out of this misery, I do enjoy the traditional autumnal shades that come around every year, especially for nails.  Above, I have chosen five of my favourite autumn-friendly nail polish shades which reflect the changing season well and will match the current A/W trends that are everywhere right now.

Are you a fan of Autumn/Fall shades?  Which are your favourites?

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NOTD: China Glaze - Luxe and Lush

Glitter nail polishes often look best when applied over an opaque shade, but China Glaze's Luxe and Lush is not your usual itty bitty glitter.  Check out those reflective chunky flakes!  The flakes are duo-chrome esque and you can pick out hints of gold, blue and pink in the mix which all reflect the light beautifully.  I love wearing this on its own over well groomed nails, there's something very delicate and princess-like about it.

What are you wearing on your nails this weekend?

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June Favourites

I have a lot of favourites this month, so I've split them into two sections below for ease of reading.

Skincare & Haircare etc

Dr Nick Lowe Oil Control Anti Blemish Day Cream

This is one of the best moisturisers I've ever tried for oily skin.  It gives you the hydration that you need (and oily skin still needs some!), whilst also helping to regulate sebum.  I end up using a lot less powder throughout the day when I apply this in the morning as it keeps shine at bay.

Balance Me Radiance Face Mask*

 I've used this twice so far, and I'm really impressed with it.  It's a 3 in 1 mask that "polishes, hydrates and smoothes", which means that it gives you a deep cleanse as well as exfoliating your face.  When you take it off, it leaves your skin feeling moisturised too.  Amazing stuff and 98% natural too.

A'kin 24 Hour Intensive Moisture Leave-In Conditioner

I have been raving about this a lot recently and for good reasons.  Seriously one of the best leave-in conditioners you can pick up that is also 100% natural.  Reviewed here.

JĀSÖN Facial Natural Sunblock SPF 20*

I've always disliked wearing sunscreen in the past because the products I've tried have always been too heavy for my skin and don't absorb easily, I hate that greasy feeling!  This facial sunscreen from JASON is the exact opposite and is ideal for putting on under your make-up.  Reviewed here.

 NEOM Tranquility Organic Pillow Mist

This was from the NEOM Utter Relxation Collection Gift Set that I received for my birthday.  Absolutely love the scent of this pillow spray, so calming and relaxing, just what I need to help me sleep.

Make-Up etc

Real Techniques Buffing Brush & Contour Brush

Although I have been using all of the brushes in the Core Collection, these two have quickly become daily favourites in my make-up routine.  The Buffing Brush is just THE brush for applying foundation with and the Contour Brush has been great for applying very pigmented blushers because the shape of it gives you a lot of control. 

Leighton Denny Remove & Rectify Cuticle Remover

Does what it promises to do simply and effectively.  Reviewed here.

Nails Inc for In Style Blue Bell

Gorgeous summer pastel blue, NOTD.

China Glaze Dress Me Up

I've been wearing this dusky rose neutral shade a lot this month, the formula is just perfect.

NOTD.

Benefit The POREfessional Primer

Love this primer, it really does reduce the size of my pores and foundation just glides over the top of it.  So glad that I picked up a couple of the samples with Glamour magazine!

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Shy Girl

My new favourite nude lippie, swatches here.

 Burts Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia

Easy to wear, sheer red toned lip balm.  Gives a lovely wash of colour and is very moisturising.

Swatched here.

What are your beauty favourites this month?  Feel free to link below to your posts :)


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NOTD: China Glaze - Dress Me Up

I'm being super organised today (honestly it doesn't happen often, I must be feeling ill or something), and have decided to paint my nails for the week ahead.  I went with China Glaze's Dress Me Up which I received in my Joliebox last month.  When the China Glaze Hunger Games collection came out (which this nail polish is from, the name referring to District 8's textiles), I didn't give it a second glance because I already have so many similar shades, but boy am I glad to have it now!  It's possibly my favourite dusky rose neutral ever, I just love it.  The formula is also great, typical China Glaze, and applies smoothly in two coats.

What are you wearing on your nails today?  

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Joliebox - May

My Joliebox for May has finally arrived this morning and despite my mild annoyance about the delay, the contents definitely make up for it.  In fact, I think this is one of the best boxes they've ever done!  In my Joliebox, I received:-

• Essential Care Organic Rose Moisturiser 15ml sample tube - I was happy to get this because I received one of these moisturisers in an Amarya box a while ago, but unfortunately that one wasn't for my skin type.  This one says it suits all skin types so I look forward to trying it out.
•  Talika Lipocils Expert sample - An eyelash growth treatment which sounds intriguing and easy to use, will certainly give this a go!
• China Glaze Nail Polish in Dress Me Up full size - From The Hunger Games collection, definitely my favourite item in the box, but of course that's because I love China Glaze anyway.  The shade is a pretty neutral beigey-pink and I can see myself getting a lot of wear out of this.
•  RMK Make Up Base sample - I saw this promoted everywhere when I was in Japan so I was really pleased to see a sample included.  Another product I'm looking forward to trying out.

 If you received a Joliebox last month, what was your favourite product?

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NOTD: China Glaze - Below Deck

I haven't been in the typical Spring/pastels mood at the moment nails-wise.  Might be due to the torrential rain we've been having in the UK recently?  Anyway for now, I'm sticking to some of my old favourites.  China Glaze's Below Deck is a darkish mauve that is work-friendly and just really easy to wear.  It's also a shade that compliments the current trend of those off-grey/white bags that everyone seems to be carrying around too!

What are you wearing on your nails today?

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