As we are already half way (nearly) through February…a
little late to the party…I know.
But as I’ve only just started blogging I decided this would
be a good start.
Last month served up some real goodies for me. After
receiving Christmas treats and a few bob to spend, there was only one thing on
my mind. GET ME TO THE BEAUTY COUNTER. What follows is a list of products I
have therefore discovered and completely fallen for.
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in 307 L'impatiente, Barry M Lip Paint in 54.
Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine.
Swatches of Barry M, Chanel, and apocalips in Apocaliptic and Nude Eclipse.
Firstly, I have gone a little lip product mad since
Christmas. My brother kindly bought me Chanel’s Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick in
307 ‘L’impatiente’ from their Christmas range. It is a beautiful dark purple
colour (I STILL haven’t gotten over last seasons goth-themed trend) and has a
matte finish, perfect for night-time glamour. Next up is Barry M’s lip paint in
54: a vibrant creamy orange colour which would suit any skin tone. Korres
Jasmine Lip Butter has also been on my radar, giving my lips a smooth feel and
pretty nude sheen. Lastly, I’ve been loving Rimmel ‘Apocalips’ (I picked them
up in apocaliptic and nude eclipse). I know everyone has been raving about these
beauties, and I can honestly say they are a PERFECT substitute for the YSL
glossy stains. I wore the hot pink colour (apocaliptic) on a night out
recently, and it stayed on ALL night and didn’t feel overly sticky at all.
Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine nail paint in Blueberry.
NARS blush in Deep Throat.
Another couple of make-up bits I’ve been loving include Barry
M’s Gelly Hi-Shine nail paint. I purchased the colour ‘Blueberry’, and it is
fair to say I have been impressed! I am a bit of a nail polish snob and so I
was pleasantly surprised how good Barry M’s polishes actually were. The gelly
formula gives a shiny, glossy finish to the nail, and lasts around an
impressive 5 days chip free. I am also really liking NARS’ ‘Deep throat’ blush.
It is so SO pretty pink on the cheeks, and I have just always been in love with
the minimalistic packaging.
Clarins Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask.
Bumble and Bumble BB Sunday Shampoo.
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Soap.
Lastly, some face and body products. A product I’ve been
raving about to anyone who will listen is Bumble and Bumble’s ‘BB Sunday
Shampoo’…makes my hair just amazing. It’s a clarifying shampoo, so it’s best to
avoid using it more than once or twice a week (perhaps alternating with your
usual shampoo), ESPECIALLY if you have coloured hair. And now that bumble and
bumble is available in boots, it is a hell of a lot easier to get your hands on
the stuff, hurrah! Clarins' ‘Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask’ has
also caught my attention. As a huge fan of face masks, I am very picky when it
comes to what I use on my face. But this mask smooths on easily, doesn’t dry
uncomfortably and smells pretty nice too. Go try it! And finally, Jo Malone’s Pomegranate
Noir soap has been a favourite. The smell is just divine, admittedly it is an
acquired scent, but if you like it you will grow to LOVE it. Also lasts a
really, really long time, and the ladies at the Jo Malone stand will package it
beautifully for you.
