What I'm currently loving....♥

Sadly I'm unable to take any pictures of my favourite products at the moment as my camera is at home. From reading previous BBlogger chats on Twitter I know it's really important to most bloggers that a blog has clear pictures to help illustrate their views, so apologies about that but theres really nothing I can do until I'm reunited with my camera.

Here a few products I've been using and am currently loving.

I use a face scrub every day so that my face can feel really, really clean. I love how soft St Ives Apricot Scrub leaves my skin feeling, and it really helps to keep blemishes at bay. I've been using it since August and can really tell a difference in the texture of my skin. It smells nice too, but isn't overpowering. Its available here.

 I received a free sample of this Garnier intensive 7 days body moisturiser infused with shea butter. It's aimed at dry to very dry skin, which mine is during the winter, so I knew it was a good idea to invest in a full sized bottle. It really does sink in well (a problem which I seem to have with nearly every body moisturiser on the planet..!) and leaves my skin feeling soft.

Balmi lip balms are lovely, I have the strawberry one and I love it. I like the packaging, so different to anything else out there (except EOS....) and I love the smell! Most importantly, it leaves my lips feeling very smooth and hydrated, it's a really creamy formula. 

I look forward to bath and shower time just so I can use my huge bottle of  Soap and Glory
Clean on Me. It leaves skin feeling very silky smooth as it has a built in body lotion, brilliant! It has a lovely smell but it's not overpowering, and it's going to last me forever because the bottle really is rather large.

So, thats the skincare products I'm loving at the moment. What are you loving? Leave links & let me know!

A Christmas Wish List #1

Yes thats right, I will no doubt be posting more than 1 wish list as there is so much I want, but I know I won't get it all. I can dream though! First up, are beauty products.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish 
is a product I think nearly everyone has, or has tried, except me! So I'm eager to try this out as I hear such wonderful things about it!

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria
I love most Calvin Klein fragrances, and I love the smell of this one. I don't especially like Euphoria, but the two don't smell that similar, so I'd love to add this one to my growing collection.

Benefit It's About Prime
I love sample sized products. Firstly its great to try the product without committing to full size and full price, but also they are great for travelling. I'm always dividing my time between home and uni, so its good to have smaller products to carry around. I have tried Benefit Porefessional before and liked it, so I'd be happy to have it again.

MAC Cremeblend Blush
I'm always wanting to add blushers to my make up collection. I have swatched Something Special and So Sweet, So Easy and I love them both! So I've said I don't mind which I get...

Whats on your Christmas List? Send me your links!

Dr Jart+ Platinum Beauty Balm

As mentioned in my last post, this is one of my favourite products! Before trying this, I had only ever tried one BB cream, a Garnier one, and I was not impressed. So when I received this I wasn't expecting much.

 So I was pleasantly suprised! It suits my skin tone well- but only if I use the right amount. If I use too much it washes me out completly. It applies well (I apply with both my fingers and the Body Shop Foundation Brush- avaiable here) and does conceal blemishes and redness well. I have dry skin, so I do use a moisturiser beforehand, but if dryness isn't an issue then it can be used instead and it does do a good job of hydrating. It is aimed at women in their 30s (I'm in my twenties) but I see no reason that I can't use it. It has SPF 30 which is brilliant, the highest I have seen in any BB cream or foundation.

At £22 it is not the cheapest, but I do really like it and would happily purchase it full price. It is available at Boots and is currently on offer for £11!

Beauty Included Q&A

Hi all :) I am a brand new beauty blogger, this post is my very first, eeek! I thought it would be a good first post so that people can get to know me a bit more. I hope you enjoy, leave a comment if you wish to recommend me a few blogging tips to help me on my way!

 

Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?

Today! I have read beauty blogs for a fair few months now, so I have decided to give it a go as I'm inspired by so many great blogs around me, I can't wait to tell you all about the products I use & love.

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

There were quite a few, but I know Jennie's blog Sailboat and Victoria over at Victoria's Vintage 

were two of the first blogs I loved- and still do love.    

 

What was the first blogosphere hyped about product that you bought and was it worth the hype?

The Revlon Lip Butters! and yes, most definitely worth the hype- I now have 4 of them!

What are your favourite five things about blogging and being a beauty blogger?

Well, I can't really answer this as a blogger, but as a reader of many beuaty blogs, I love finding out about products I've wanted to try, and being nosy at everyones beauty collections & clothes!

 

What have you learnt from being a beauty blogger?

I can't really answer this, maybe I'll post about it in a few months :)

What advice would you give to a beauty blogger just starting out?

Well I'm hoping people could give me advice! But I think its going to be a lovely little hobby and really encourage my passion for beauty.

Name your top five brands...

 Lancome

Revlon

MAC

Nivea

Barry M

 

Recommend your top five favourite beauty products... 

Revlon Lip Butter in 'Sweet Tart'

Balmi Lip Balms

Dr Jart + Platinum Beauty Balm Cream

Benefit High Beam

Body Shop Foundation Brush