01/07/2013

Monthly Favourites | June 2013

Oh em gee. Where has the month, year, TIME gone?! I can't even fathom the fact that 2013 is almost over (pretty much)!! Enough rambling about my lack of understanding of how time works, here are the products and items I've been loving this month!


Not a whole lot of new products this month but starting out with the face:


My skincare fave for the month has definitely been the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo which I have a full review on here. I've been using and loving this product for almost two months and I feel that it has definitely helped clear up my skin, prevent breakouts and improve the texture of it. This is definitely nearing HG (holy grail) status for me!

For base, I've been enjoying mixing a couple of products. I used to really love the Garnier BB cream for Combination/oily skin (in shade Medium) which I've written about briefly here, but I've found that the colour is still a bit off for me, especially as it is Winter now. It's quite orangey and when applied to its fullest potential it definitely looks a bit oompa-loompa-y. I do however love the lightweight texture and coverage of it so I have started mixing it with my Estee Lauder Idealist which I've mentioned here. This is a brightening serum but one that contains a pearlescent shimmer. By mixing the two together, it sheers out the BB cream a bit and adds a bit of a dewiness. The Idealist doesn't at all affect the wear time of the BB cream either.

My favourite brush of the month has been the Real Techniques Stippling brush which I have been using for a couple of things. Firstly, to apply the aforementioned foundation mixture. This brush applies it lightly and sheerly with circular motions. Therefore there is less of an orangey tone from the BB cream. I can then stipple in areas where I need more coverage. The finish is very natural and light. I've also been using the brush to apply my cream blush concoction which I talked about in my last post. It applies it really nicely and evenly to the cheeks, blending effortlessly. The light peachy-pink shade provides a wonderful bright and glowy effect.

I've also really been enjoying the Korner Mystify Exotic Flower Dew which is a face mist made to calm and revive the skin. My mum actually got this on an aeroplane so I'm not sure where you can buy this brand, but probably online. I've been using this almost as a finishing spray but not to prolong the wear of my makeup but more so if I have over powdered or the skin is looking quite matte, I spray this over lightly and it gives a bit of dewiness and takes away the powdery look. It doesn't make the skin oilier though throughout the day. It also has quite a pleasant floral scent.


I've been really liking the Original & Mineral No Knott conditioning detangler (review here) particularly this month. My hair has been quite damaged lately - lots of split ends - causing quite a bit of tangles and knots. I'm going in for a trim this week though! This detangler has been really nice and you only need a few spritzes for it to work well. It contains a few oils that help nourish the hair as well.

I have a couple of lip things which are both suprisingly glossy liquidy products! First up is the Witchery Lip gloss wand in the shade Blossom which I've reviewed in full here. I've been really liking this for a light, easy but bright lip and it's definitely been one of my go-to's this month! Next is the Rimmel Apocalips in the shade Celestial which I've reviewed here. When I want a more neutral, MLBB shade I opt for this. I choose to apply this rather thinly to the lips. When slathered on thick, the product can smear and move around quite a bit on the lips. When applied thinly, you don't get as much gloss, but still great colour payoff and no moving around!

My mascara fave this month has been the Lancome Hypnose Precious cells mascara which I've talked a little bit more in depth about here. This has been a great daily mascara, giving me nice fluttery lashes with great separation and length. 

Lastly for a nail favourite, I've been loving the Revlon Colorstay topcoat. This is really great as it dries rather quickly and not just to the touch but like, actually fully dry. No sheet marks the next morning! It is very shiny and my nail polish lasts super well. I typically change my polish every 4 days and with this I have no chips and minor tip wear!

Blossom, Celestial, Cream blush, Idealist, BB cream


So those are all my favourites for the month of June. It'll be Christmas before you know it!

What have you guys been loving this month?

15 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I love the RT stippling brush for cream blush. Those lip products look absolutely gorgeous! Lovely post :)
    x

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    1. It applies cream blush so effortlessly! Thankyou!

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  2. Lovely faves! I seriously must get the RT stippling brush.
    And I agree about the Garnier bb cream - looks way too orange on me by itself.

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    1. Thanks! It is a great multi-tasking brush!

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  3. Great favourites! I loveeeeeeee the Garnier BB Cream and RT Stippling brush - it's two of my all time favourites as well! :)

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    1. Thanks! They are so great - especially when used together!

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  4. Lovely products featured here! I also have the same BB cream but in a different shade!
    Looking forward to trying it out soon!

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    1. I hope you like it! I think they should expand the shade range - I am in between the two!

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  5. Great picks! I love my effaclar duo I don't think I could live without it. That detangler sounds amazing *adds to wish list*

    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. The detangler is really nice - though I haven't tried any other detanglers so I'm not sure how it compares.

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  6. Mixing the BB cream and Idealist would give such a pretty base, I can imagine it so well! I love the Revlon Colorstay topcoat, it's probably my favourite top coat I've ever tried!

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    1. Haha, it's really natural and light! An awesome top coat - great multi tasking one - shine, quick dry, long last!

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  7. I'm yet to try the Combo/Oily skin BB cream from Garnier. I've heard some great things about it. I wonder if the lightest shade is light enough for me though. Great post x

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    1. It is pretty great as a light coverage, semi-matte finish foundation! It's a shame about the shades though!

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