An archive of all my favourite products. I have probably blogged about the majority of these products, so for in depth reviews just search them in the search box on the right. I've also included high end and drugstore alternatives (which are also my favourites) on some of the categories!
Yes there is a lot...
MAKEUP
Liquid foundation (high end): Esteé Lauder Double Wear in Desert BeigeYes there is a lot...
MAKEUP
Liquid foundation (drugstore): L'Oreal True Match in W3, Rimmel Stay Matte
Powder foundation: NARS Powder Foundation in Fiji
Tinted moisturiser: Laura Mercier Oil-Free in Nude
BB cream (high end): Smashbox Camera Ready
BB cream (drugstore): Garnier Skin Perfecter Combo/Oily in Medium
Setting powder (high end): BareMinerals Mineral Veil
Setting powder (drugstore): Rimmel Stay Matte
Face primer (high end): Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation Primer
Face primer (drugstore): L'Oreal Lumi Magique
Under-eye concealer (high end): MAC Pro Longwear in NC20
Under-eye concealer (drugstore): Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
Under-eye highlighter (high end): MAC Prep & Prime Light Boost
Under-eye highlighter (drugstore): Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch
Imperfections concealer (high end): MAC Studio Finish in NC20
Imperfections concealer (drug store): Collection Lasting Perfection in Light
Bronzer (high end): NARS Laguna
Bronzer (drugstore): Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer in 52
Contour: MAC Harmony
Highlight: MAC Mineralise Skinfinish in Semi Precious Crystal Pink
Blush (high end): MAC Pink Swoon
Blush (drugstore): Sleek Pixie Pink, Milani Luminoso and Rose D'Oro
Setting spray: Urban Decay Oil-Control
Mascara (high end): Benefit They're Real
Mascara (drug store): Maybelline Full n Soft, L'Oreal Telescopic, Covergirl Lash Blast
Pencil eyeliner (high end): MAC Stubborn Brown
Pencil eyeliner (drugstore): Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl, Avon Supershock
Gel eyeliner (high end): Bobbi Brown
Gel eyeliner (drugstore): Maybelline
Liquid eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise
Eyeshadow palettes: Urban Decay Naked 2 and Urban Decay Basics
MAC eyeshadows: All That Glitters, Quarry, Cranberry, Antiqued, Amber Lights, Charcoal Brown, Shroom
Fake lashes: Eylure 202
Brow pencil: Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash
Brow kit: Elf Brow Kit in Medium
Brow eyeshadow: MAC Charcoal Brown
Brow gel: MAC Clear Brow Gel
Lipstick: MAC Creme D'Nude, MAC Creme Cup, NYX India, Revlon Smoked Peach
Lipgloss: NYX Sweetheart, MAC Underage, MAC Flair for Finery
Lip balm: Nivea Lip Butters, EOS and Carmex
HAIR
Treatment: Macadamia Oil
Heat protectant (high end): Kérastase Nectar Thermique
Heat protectant (drugstore): Tresemme Keratin Smooth
Shampoo/conditioner: Macadamia Rejuvenating
Dry shampoo: Tresemme Instant Refresh
Hair mask: Macadamia Deep Repair Mask
Straightening serum (high end): Paul Mitchell Super Skinny
Straightening serum (drugstore): Leo Bancroft Instantly Sleek
Texturier: L'Oreal Studio Matte & Messy
Curler: Remington
Straightener: GHD Max
Hairspray: Pantene Volume
Brush: Tangle Teaser
Teasing comb: Avon
Foundation: Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Bronzing: MAC 109
Contour: Real Techniques Contour Brush
Setting powder: Real Techniques Powder Brush
Power foundation: Sephora Pro Kabuki #43
Concealer: Real Techniques Crease Brush
Highlight: MAC Fan Brush
Blush: Real Techniques
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Good Karma
TOOLS
Brush cleaner: MAC
Tweezers: Tweezerman
Eyelash curlers: Tweezerman
SKINCARE
Clay mask: Origins Clear Improvement Mask
Clearing mask: GlamGlow Super Mud Clearing Treatment
Perfecting mask: REN Clearcalm 3 Clarity Restoring Mask, REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask
Cleanser: REN Clearclam 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser
Toner: Lush Tea Tree Spray
Daytime serum: Indeed Labs Hydraluron
Night serum: Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair II
Moisturiser: Clinique Dramatically Different Gel, La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat
Sunscreen: Esteé Lauder Bronze Goddess
Eye cream: Welda Wild Rose Smoothing, Clinique All About Eyes
Eye gel: REN Active 7 Radiant Eye
Instant spot treatment: Origins Superspot Remover
Spot treatment cream: Mario Badescu Control Cream
Makeup remover: L'Oreal Miscellar Water
Eye makeup remover (high end): Clinique Take The Day Off
Eye makeup remover (drugstore): Garnier Fresh Essentials
Hand cream: Soap and Glory Hand Food
All-round lotion: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Body butter: The Body Shop in Shea, L'Occitane Shea Butter
Gradual tanner: St Tropez
Fake tan (high end): Xen Tan Absolute Luxe Dark, Lauren's Way Darker Than Dark
Fake tan (drugstore): St Moritz Dark Lotion
OTHER
Fragrance: Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir
Nail polish: Essie Tart Deco, Revlon Sweet Tart, OPI Lincoln Park at Midnight, Barry M High Shine Papaya and Lychee
MY EVERYDAY SKINCARE ROUTINE
- Step 1: Remove all makeup using L'Oreal Miscellar Water
- Step 2: Wash face thoroughly with the REN Clearclam 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser
- Step 3: Apply Lush Tea Tree Toner Spray on with a cotton pad and leave on
- Step 4: Use Hydraluron serum
- Step 5: Apply a little Esteé Lauder Advanced Night Repair II
- Step 6: Follow with the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel
- Step 5: Put some Mario Badescu Control Cream onto any problem areas (breakouts, redness)
- Step 6: Apply some Clinique All About Eyes under and around the eye area
MY ROUTINE FOR PROBLEM SKIN
- Step 1: Wash face thoroughly with REN Clearclam 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser followed by applying Lush Tea Tree Toner Spray with a cotton pad
- Step 2: Use Hydraluron serum
- Step 3: Moisturise with La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat
- Step 4: Apply a light layer of the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo
- Step 5: Put a little Origins Super Spot Remover on to the breakout
- Step 6: Apply Mario Badescu Control Cream onto and around the problem areas
- Step 7: Once it's dried a little, generously put Sudocrem onto problem areas (i.e. breakouts/redness/scarring)
Xoxo
