What I've been loving lately #1

After multiple attempts at the awkward first post, I've decided to jump straight in and have a bit of a round up (which you might have figured out from the glaringly obvious title).

Face

No 7 Beautifully Matte Foundation

This was an absolute surprise for me- armed with No 7 Vouchers last month I decided to take a gamble. It seemed to promise everything I want from a foundation- shine free, long wearing and full coverage, and it really delivered.

MAC Trace Gold Sheertone Shimmer Blush

I bought this at the beginning of August and have worn it pretty much everyday. On my skin tone (somewhere between at NC25-30) it has a gorgeous subtle colour which really helps to brighten my face. Great for every day use.

NARS Laguna

Do I need to say much about this? I don't really use bronzer during the day, but find this great for contouring in the evenings.

Eyes

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

I use Painterly as a primer- helps my eyeshadow to last all day and is great for neutralising my eyelids which can be slightly red first things in the morning.

MAC Woodwinked E/S

Lately I've been applying this all over my eyelids and smudging some Badgal liner along the lash line and I'm good to go!

Benefit Waterproof Badgal EyeLiner

I usually have a problem with my eyeliner ending up all smudged under my eyes- even when applied to the upper lashline only- but not with this. About 6 months ago I tried out my moms and I was sold. I'm so impressed with it, at £14 it's not the cheapest option but so worth it in my opinion. 

Hair

LUSH Solid Shampoo- Jumping Juniper

Love how much this lathers and really makes my hair and scalp feel super clean.  Perfect!

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Luscious Long Deep Treatment

Leaves my hair feeling so soft, and the smell is deeeevine and really lasts all day.

Macadamia Oil- Healing Oil Therapy

Received this as a birthday present in July, it pretty much does the same as all oil treatments which are around at the moment, but I have found I've reached for this over my VO5 one- I love the smell, and the way it makes my hair feels. My ends usually look very dried out on the second day after I've washed my hair, but I've not noticed this much since I've been using it.

Skin Care

Origins Clear Improvements Charcoal Face Mask

I usually suffer from quite a shiny T-Zone, especially during the Summer months but  I've been using this 1-2 times a week and found these has really helped. My skin really does feel great after using- although I haven't noticed that it's helped with decongestion much but worth it for it's mattifying effect. Pricey but I've had it for over 2 months and I can't even notice much missing from the tube.

Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic Face Mask

Smells of blueberries and really has a great calming effect on my skin, perfect for reducing inflammation and redness.

Before I end this mega post, I would like to give Yu from Let's Make Yu Up a big hello. If any one but her ever reads this, and hasn't read her blog they should definitely head on over. She is so lovely and uber friendly and really helped give me a bit of a push in starting this blog as well as  answering a lot of questions! So thanks a lot for all your help Yu.

And just to give you a bit of an insight into my obsession here is a photo of the make up I recently took with me for a three day trip to Vegas (apparently I have an inability to pack lightly).

Photo courtesy of my beautiful friend Olivia.

Nic xx