Recent Favourites #5

Miracle bump oil and balm

*Sent for review*

Oh my goodness I adore these!! I'm currently doing a full review of these two beauts but so far so good! When I've finished them a full review will be available. But I'm really enjoying using these and the smell is out of this world!

L'oreal 3 in 1 purifying Micellar Solution

£4.99

I've been using this for a while now although I have gone through it quite quickly it has to be said and its really lovely. I prefer it to most of the other solutions I have used I only use these every now and again as no matter what people say they will never give you a proper deep clean like a 'proper' cleanser would. But I got this on offer in Superdrug for about £3 so you really can't complain for the price. If you fancy trying this just wait until it goes on offer as I always see it in Boots and Superdrug on some kind of offer.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil

450mls £59.00 

This one I have had for ages but only just got round to using quite recently and to be honest I don't know what took me so long!? I am in love it's so quick and easy and I can't imagine not using it now. I pop on 2 pumps of oil all over my dry face and then ad water and hey presto make up free face. This one is a keeper and I would recommend for those of you who find removing make up a chore. I have the 'green one' which is good for most skin types and anyone looking for an anti-oxidant cleanser.

Neal's Yard Remedies Mothers Balm

£19.75

This is one thing I really love it's a little greasy but great for massage! I can imagine this will be a godsend when that itchy belly syndrome kicks in. The thick waxy consistency is really comforting on the bump, and I tend to slather this all over my thighs, bum, bump and boobs. I plan on doing a full review of this item shortly, maybe after pregnancy.

Nars Blusher in Luster

£21.50

I love all nars blushers so they can't put a foot wrong with me to be honest! But this is one on the blushers that I've been reaching for loads recently I usually layer it with an illamasqua blusher as it adds a gorgeous sheen. This is a versatile number and Im sure i'll continue to use this loads in the colder months to add some warmth to my cheeks.

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Up The Amp

£15.00

I'm a huge lipstick fan in general and find I have a lot of MAC Lipsticks. Up The Amp is a perfect Autumn shade and is a good shade for so many skintones, so if you're yet to dip your toes into the berry hues of lipstick then this is a good place to start.

Illamasqua Lipstick in Shard

£16.50

As I've said before I am a massive fan of Illamasqua and their products and this colour is just perfect for the season! Its so rich and pigmented, and can't think that anyone wouldn't love it! I find that Illamasqua lipsticks are very long lasting, most are a matte finish which may contribute to their longevity however they are not overly drying considering the finish. This colour is part of their 'sacred hour' collection also.

So there you have a few of my more recent faves! What have you been using lately? Any of these?

Hope everyone is doing well? I'm just enjoying a lazy day today before a full weekend of work... Oh the joy! But only 2 more weeks until I break up for my maternity leave, can't believe how quick its coming around. I'm also going to be popping up a pregnancy update soon too! 

Thanks for reading Dollies 

Love Siobhan xxx

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Recent Favourites #4

I have been pretty quiet on the blogging front recently and have to say I have missed it! So thought I'd share with you a few things that I have been enjoying using. Let me know if you would like any full reviews of the products listed too!

Xen-Tan - Moroccan Oil

I LOVE this tan! Great colour, long lasting and fades really well - doesn't smell too bad either. Goes on really dark - I kinda scared myself when I first slapped it on wondering what I would look like in the morning but I was happy with the colour. My only complaint is the size of the bottle 148ml just doesn't last me long enough :( I'd have much preferred a 250ml bottle like most of the other tans I have used. If you don't fake tan as regularly then this  one is well worth your money! Having said that I can not fault the product at all and would definitely buy this again! 

Tom Ford Blush in Wicked £45

Ahh Tom Ford Make-up! My weak spot! I know they are super pricey but they are super pigmented and never fail to get noticed. If your thinking of buying and have a counter close then I would strongly recommend you go and try them on as they last incredibly well. I don't doubt that you won't love them too. For a bit of indulgence then go ahead :) Below is a swatch of the blusher next to MAC Chatterbox Lipstick (see below for Chatterbox) so that you can see the pigment - and I only lightly swatched the pan!! I tend to use either my Real Techniques stippling brush or my MAC 168 brush for this blusher - both pictured in the first picture.

It has such a gorgeous sheen to it and the pigment is perfect!

Simple eye make up remover £2 (bought on offer in Superdrug)

I have been using this for as long as I remember and its just a bargain and doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes and manages to remove my mascara and other eye make up easily without rubbing. Although I do have to say I don't wear waterproof mascara so not sure how great it is at removing that. It is also oil free which means its safe for eyelash extension wearers to use too.

MAC Lipstick in Chatterbox £14

I have been lusting after this pink lippy for a while and finally bought it and have no idea what I was waiting for before! Its gorgeous and lasts a fair amount of time on my lips. The finish is smooth and feels slightly creamy on the lips which is a nice alternative to the matte shades I've been wearing recently. The MAC finish is Amplified Creme which happens to be one of my favourite MAC finishes :)

REN Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream £32

I got this as a sample and have been using it the past week on a night and I have to say I've been loving the results! My skin seems smoother and generally in better condition. This is something I would never have considered buying before trying as it states it is good for all skin types but I prefer to go for products aimed for combination skin. After trying it I am definitely going to think about buying it (its on my phone wish list lol) Only thing I don't like? The smell! It reminds me of pepper and I have to hold my breath when applying, however the smell goes away after a while and to be honest the pros outweigh the smell by a mile so it doesn't matter. I also love the pump on the full sized product.

So there you have a few of my fave things at the moment! What do you think? Have you tried any of these? What did you think of them?

Siobhan xxx

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Recent Favourites #3

It's no secret among my nearest and dearest that I am a product hoarder! If someone even slightly raves about a product then that's it it's on my mental wish list! I'm a nightmare, a retailers dream though! Despite being crazy with cosmetics I truly believe that investing in make up and skincare is key, if you want the best results anyway. Do not get me wrong however! I love a bargain and still have a variety of brands in my make up kit. Anyway enough rambling on I am here to share some recent faves :) So here they are...

Laura Mercier Body Butter in 'creme de pistache' £26

This is a very new addition and its fair to say I've fallen in love! This thick, rich buttery cream is just divine!! The smell is good enough to eat and I honestly can not get enough of it, I find myself smelling my arm constantly! In fact I just took a whiff now! :) It smooths over any dry patches and my skin feel soft to touch, this is one that I save for when I want to smell sickly sweet like today being Easter of course :) £26 is a bit more on the pricey side but this is a real treat and one I would recommend if your on the hunt for a self splurge.

Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in 36 Intuition £38

Ahh Chanel! Anyone who knows me knows I am a Chanel girl at heart, shame my wardrobe doesn't reflect it though! I flit between eyeshadows as I tend to get bored, everyday I try to keep my eyes soft and that is one reason why I like this little palette they can be worn every day for a subtle look or built up to a more intense look for the evenings an when use wet!? OMG a dream! This is one well used quad I can tell you. If you haven't tried Chanel yet then you must! Think I may do a look soon with these to show you as honestly I love them! 

L'oreal SuperLiner Perfect Slim Eye Liner 

Told you I loved a bargain! This is such a great liquid pen liner! I usually use a Lancome one or a gel, sometimes a pencil, but saw this on offer an thought hey that's a bargain an can honestly say it's on par with my Lancome one! It stays black an doesn't fade after a couple of hours like I've found others do and comes in a few different sizes depending on what your looking for! Genius! 

Illamasqua Blusher in 'Tremble' £18

I bought this a bit ago and I've been loving wearing it, the pigment is fab and the powder is finely milled to give a great flush of colour and think the price point is fantastic too. I featured this is my haul which if you fancy reading is here. I use my real techniques stippling brush to apply usually and have so far been really happy with the results and have had loads of compliments when worn, so money well spent then! 

L'oreal Elnett Hairspray from about £4.00

Such a cult classic and forever one of my faves! I despise sticky stiff hairspray and this is nothing like that!! I have been buying it since I can remember and doubt I ever will stop! I have dabbled in other sprays - prices high and low - but always run back to this one! Hands down my must have product, I always have every size  in my possession 'cos I'm just weird like that!

So what has everyone else been loving recently? Anyone else tried any of these? What did you think? Anyway off I go to eat more chocolate because it's Easter Sunday and if that's not a good enough excuse I don't know what is. Have a great bank holiday everyone...

Siobhan xxx

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Recent Favourites #2

Hey girlies :) Hope your doing well? Had a nice weekend? I've been working all weekend so other than that I haven't been up to anything much really..So anyway I thought I would do a 'recent favourites again as its been a while since I last did one and to be honest I don't tend to change things enough to make it as frequent as a weekly faves post or whatever. These are the products that I have been going to a lot recently....

Dermalogica Daily Exfoliant £38

I've been using this once every couple of weeks recently, just when I feel I need a deeper clean usually and I can say I like it. I have a full review of this product coming shortly so I'm not going to say too much about this here but yeah I do like!

ESPA Detoxifying Seaweed Bath £25

This was a birthday present from my friend Katie and I really like it. You use it in the morning and ts supposed to help flush out toxins throughout the day and is therefore good for anyone who is prone to fluid retention, cellulite and even for people who erm have trouble 'dropping the kids off at the pool' if you know what I mean?? Lol... I will have a full review of this product very soon so watch this space.

Lush 9 to 5 Cleanser £4.75

This is a really quick and lazy cleanser but it really like it actually - I tend to use this when I'm in a bit of a rush and it works a treat.

Naked 2 £36

Ahh the Naked pallets again! I used to be addicted to the Naked one but lately I've been reaching for naked 2. I wont say any more on these as there is plenty of hype on them! However I love them both! But this one has just had the edge recently.

MAC Matte Bronzer £19

This has been used a lot recently by me and I'm really loving it again! I strayed from this to use a Bobbi Brown one but this is a goodie too :) As you can see from my pics I tend to dent my make up with my nails lol What is wrong with me!? Lol...

So I'm going to leave it at just five for now as I don't want to get all product heavy on you guys... What have you been using lately? I'd love to hear about them! Or have you used any of these things before? What did you think of them?

Siobhan xxx

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