Thursday, 2 October 2014
September Beauty Favourites
I'm not going to lie, I was expecting my favourites this month to have more of an autumnal feel to them, but it's seems we're going through a bit of an Indian Summer at the moment in the UK, so the classic berry lip hasn't seemed very appropriate!
The Clinique Blush in Iced Lotus is an old favourite from last year which I've recently dug out again for autumn/winter. Although it doesn't feel much like that at the moment, I've had enough of the peaches and corals that I was wearing throughout the summer, and fancied something a little darker on my cheeks. It's a slightly purple-toned pink with a tiny hint of shimmer to it. I think this will be making it's way into my autumn makeup rotation - if it ever gets here!
I bought The Body Shop Raspberry Body Butter a while ago but, as I have so many body butters to work my way through, it kind of just got left in a drawer until some of my others ran out. After using the last of my favourite shea butter, I whipped this one out of the drawer to give it a go. The scent is amazing, probably my favourite scent from The Body Shop and, as always, the butter was really rich and moisturising.
I don't really feel like venturing into the darker nail polish shades of winter just yet, but the brights of summer don't feel appropriate anymore, so I've been opting for more neutral nails recently. The Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Polish in Almond is the perfect shade for this. It's a really nice grey/brown shade that looks really sophisticated. The Gelly Hi Shines are also my favourite formula of nail polish, so this was always going to be a winner for me!
As well as neutral nails, I've also been loving neutral lips this month. One of my newest lipstick purchases, MAC's Kinda Sexy, has been a regular feature in my makeup routine since I bought it - it really is kinda sexy! It's a slightly pink-toned nude brown which again I think looks quite sophisticated. It's in the matte formula which, after years of detesting I really like wearing now. Although it's matte, this lipstick has a slight creamy texture to it, making it more comfortable to wear.
My skin had been playing up a bit recently and after hearing great things about the Sanctuary Spa 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask I decided to pick up a little sachet of it to see if it could help my troublesome skin out. As you can see, I've loved it enough to now purchases a full tube, and it's something I've been using on a weekly basic to clear up my skin. You can see a full review of the mask here.
What have been your favourite beauty products throughout September?
Posted by Kirsty Williams at 18:00
Labels: beauty , favourites
I love that Barry M Nail Polish, it is simply gorgeous. I would love to try that MAC Lipstick!
Anothergirlyblg
Thank you, I've become obsessed with the polish! xx
The Body Shop Body Butter is incredible! The smell is amazing! xo
thoseperfectimperfectionsblog.wordpress.com
I know, The Body Shop definitely do the best body butters. The strawberry one is incredible too xx
Love the sound of the detox mask - have read a couple of good reviews on it and it is definitely on my list of masks to try :) xx
Brenda BusyBee
It's so good, not a brand I would've gone for if I hadn't heard so much about the mask beforehand xx
Great September Favorites, I chose 2 similar items too, I chose a mac lipstick and a Barry m nail polish too! :)
Vintage Melissa x x
Oooo which ones did you choose? xx
Everytime I go to get Kindy Sexy it's sold out :/ I'm gonna get it one of these days, lol. Such a beautiful, wearable everyday colour. :-)
Beauty Isles | An Island Girl's Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
I ummmed and ahhed over it for ages as I was worried it would be too dark a nude for me, but it's nowhere near to dark! xx
Kinda Sexy looks gorgeous! I've wanted to pick it up for ages now!
xprincessjas | ♥
It really is beautiful, different to what I was expecting - in a good way! xx