March Favourites

Crikey, three months in to 2014 already! It seems like yesterday I was just moving in to college, feelings of nerves and excitement everywhere, and now I am completely settled in and have been living here for over a month. Anyway, my first monthly favourites that I posted in February went down quite a treat, so here I have another one; March favourites. I hope you enjoy!

1. French Connection Handbag.

For a decent amount of time I've been searching high and low for a bag that fits my new 15 inch MAC laptop. I also required it to fit notebooks and the extra crap that I normally carry around in my handbag. And of course, I wanted my new handbag to be simple so I could wear it with any outfit, but also stylish. Yes, I know I know, it's a lot to ask for in a bag but I was determined, I knew it had to be out there somewhere! Well, I was right. One week into University and I found my perfect bag, sitting on the pristine clean shelves of French Connection. It does everything I want it to, is simple, stylish and I've had many compliments on it already.

Rrp: $129.95

2. 'Retread' conditioner by Lush.

I've previously written a review HERE.

Rrp: $23.95

3. Bourjois Paris Colour Boost Glossy Finish Lipstick in '04 Peach on the Beach'.

I was actually inspired to buy this product at the beginning of the March from watching one of Zoella's YouTube videos (if you haven't seen them, click HERE). I love this lipstick because it feels as though I'm applying a non-sticky lipgloss, but is actually a very pigmented and creamy/glossy lipstick. The colour payoff is magnificent! I bought the shade 'Peach on the Beach' which is a really lovely light pinky/peachy colour (surprise surprise) and I just love the packaging as it looks like a giant crayon. It also claims to be waterproof (haven't actually tested that yet) and is meant to last for up to 10 hours or more, which is not really true, but it's lasting power is very impressive.

Rrp: $15

4. Benzac AC Acne Gel by Galderma.

Truth be told, my skin has really been suffering this month. I look back to photos of my skin last year and wonder how it can change so quickly. I've never had problem skin in the past, aside from being sensitive, but all of a sudden I've had nasty breakouts everywhere and it's driving me crazy! I decided that enough was enough and picked up a couple of products at Priceline to see if I could get rid of all the breakouts, one of being this amazing acne gel. As I was researching for the best products to cure acne before I went to Priceline, I found that most people said Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the ingredients you should look out for in products, as it is a very effective treatment. This acne gel has 5% Benzac and you simply apply it to the affected areas one to two times a day. Easy and so effective. I'm noticing massive results already.

Rrp: $19.29

5. OPI Nail Polish in 'Congeniality is my middle name'.

A deep purple/plum, slightly shimmery nail polish that is the perfect shade for Autumn, coming into Winter. I do indeed have an obsession with OPI nail polishes and just nail polish all together, and this has been my favourite of the month. I've had many compliments on this one.

Rrp: $19.95 (I bought 2 for $25 in different shades)

6. 'Cosmetic Warrior' Face Mask by Lush.

Holy mackerel, I cannot say enough good things about this face mask. This has to be my all time favourite face mask, not just in the month of March. The reason I love this face mask is because not only is it freshly made and feels very natural on the skin, it also does an amazing job of fighting breakouts (due to the garlic and tea-tree oil), deeply cleansing (due to the kaolin and fresh grapes) and softening (due to the honey and and free-range eggs) the skin using. Also, because this face mask is so fresh that it must be kept in the fridge, my skin instantly appreciates the cooling and calming effects, leaving my face looking visibly fresher and feeling smooth.

Rrp: $16.95

7. Bubblegum Lip Scrub by Lush.

In my previous monthly favourites, I mentioned how much I love the Lush lip scrubs but really disliked the smell and taste of the popcorn flavour. Well, I can safely say that the bubblegum lip scrub tastes amazing and smells delicious. My lips are left soft, clean, smooth, poutier and I always find myself licking my lips to remove the scrub rather than washing it off. This lip scrub comes in a very convenient little tub that I often carry around in my handbag. Never going back.

Rrp: $9.95

8. Sigma F50 Duo Fibre Makeup Brush.

Last but certainly not least, I thought I'd mention how much I've been loving the Sigma F50 Duo Fibre Makeup Brush. I purchased this brush online in a set called the Mr. Bunny Essential Brush Kit. I love this brush because it's so soft and light on my skin and makes blending foundation very simple, leaving a beautiful airbrushed look. This brush makes my foundation look very natural and non-cakey on my skin which I find to be a very impotent aspect in applying makeup. A definite must have.

Rrp: $23

So there are my monthly favourites. Have you tried any of these products and if so, what did you think? I'd love to know what your monthly favourites are so please leave a link below and I will check them out! 

xxx

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January Favourites

Considering I've been blogging since November 2013, I figured it was about time that I did a monthly favourites. I love reading these types of blog posts and watching them on YouTube so here, I am going to do my very own.
Sit down, relax, make a cup of tea...this is going to be a long one!

1. MAC Sheen Supreme lipstick in 'Bare Again'.

I've been meaning to write a blog post about this amazing lipstick for yonks! I'd like to say I have an excuse for not doing it but really, who am I kidding...I'm just incredibly lazy *sigh*. Seriously though, I cannot recommend this lipstick enough. Very moisturising, very easy application and an absolutely gorgeous, natural finish. I find myself reaching for this lipstick more than any other lip product I own as I never feel like my makeup look is quite complete without it. This lipstick is really nice when you're going for a natural look on an everyday basis or if you've gone for big, extravagant eyes and want to finish off your look with a simple lip colour.

Rrp: $36 (this lipstick is possibly a limited addition)

2. LOREAL True Match Foundation in 'N2 Vanilla'.

Hands down my favourite foundation of this month...and several months before that too. I've written a product review on this foundation already which you can check out HERE.

Rrp: $29.95

3. REVLON Super Lustrous Plumping Lipgloss in 'Rosy Pout' #04.

The name of this lipgloss is a little misleading as it doesn't do the best job at plumping your lips, but it makes up for it's lack of plumping in all other departments. I find this lipgloss to have a very natural, non-sticky formula and the colour is gorgeous. Basically, this lipgloss is one of those staples that everyone has lying in their handbag at some point or another, ready at hand when your lips are in desperate need of a pick-me-up, or even to finish off a lipstick with a nice gloss. I find myself applying this product over the top of lipsticks often as it makes my lips seem bigger and more lustrous.

Rrp: I bought this lipgloss on sale for $10 but I can't find it on the website which gives me a bad feeling it's not on sale anymore. Sad face. Worth having a check in your nearest drug store though!

4. MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder/Pressed.

This product is a definite must have. If you haven't already heard of the glorious transparent powder, it's basically a white coloured powder that you can apply over the top of your foundation or complete face of makeup to help set the makeup you've applied and to help it last longer (of course it applies transparent and not white). You can also transform any creamy lipstick into matte, just by dabbing a bit of transparent powder over the top. Genius! The reason this product has made it to my January favourites is because it's been a stinking hot Summer here in Australia and when your face starts to sweat, your makeup tends to slide off and applying a bit of transparent powder now and then throughout the day helps to keep it all in place. That and who likes to walk around with a sweaty upper lip? Not me, that's for sure.

Rrp: $42

5. MAYBELLINE eyeshadow palette in 'Chic Naturals'.

In my opinion, no makeup bag is complete without a natural eyeshadow palette that can be used on an everyday basis. This is just that. Simple, beautiful shades that I can apply without seeming too obnoxious. Although this palette has shimmer and I might prefer it if it didn't, it was a very cheap palette from the drug store, the pigmentation is quite good and the colours are just devine. Since I've been using this palette, I've had so many compliments on how I've done my eye makeup. I highly recommend you get your greasy little hands on this one!

Rrp: I bought this eyeshadow palette at Chemist Warehouse for $15. I'm quite certain they are still on sale as I've seen them in many drug stores of late but am unable to find the original price on the internet. Still worth having a look in your nearest drug store!

6. SPORTSGIRL Self Tan Cream.

Slightly ironic that I'm saying one of my favourite products from the middle of Summer is a bottle of fake tan, but I'm one of those people that tends to become a hermit inside on a really hot day rather than go lying in it (yep, I'm a Winter person through and through)...so in this case, it's very necessary!  This fake tan is cheap but most of all is an easy application with no streaks and gives you a beautiful, healthy and natural looking glow without it actually looking like you've applied any fake tan. Nobody to date has recognised I've fake tanned myself when using this product, but rather thought I'd just been out and about in the sun (little do they know.. hehe). It does wash off after a couple showers but is so easy to re-apply and you can prolong it's life by regularly applying moisturiser.

Rrp: $12.95

7. TONI&GUY Heat Protect Spray.

I started using this heat protect spray more and more throughout January for the sole reason of my hair needing a little extra TLC throughout the hot, Summer days. I love the smell of this spray and I find it does it's job of protecting my hair from heat and de-frizzing (we all know how crazy, frizzy our hair can get on a really hot Summer day) nicely. Easy buy from the supermarket and definitely worth each cent.

Rrp: $17.47

8. LUSH Popcorn Lip Scrub.

You may be very confused and surprised to see this in my monthly favourites considering I spent my the whole product review post on this scrub complaining (if you haven't read the product review, you can do so HERE) but it's somehow made it...
Well don't fret. I still stand by my words in saying this lip scrub smells and tastes horrible, but it's just so convenient! I don't have the time (or more to the point, I'm lazy..damn it) to make my own lip scrubs all the time and have been finding myself picking this product up weekly.
I'm going to have to buy this baby in bubblegum flavour as I hear it is much more pleasant smelling and tasting than the popcorn scrub.

Rrp: $9.95

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think? What were your favourite products of January? 

xxx

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