2021 Skincare, Makeup and Lifestyle Favourites

Happy New Year! Goodbye 2021 and hello 2022. It sounds crazy writing that, yet along saying it. I was back at work yesterday and had to remember to write the correct date on the board. Here is a short run down of a few bits and pieces that I loved last year. 

Summer Favourites

The beginning of September is here and its time to reflect on the summer that seems like its so long ago! I've loved the summer - its been great to relax, recharge and reset. I've also had a lot of time to waste money and spend money on myself! These are the products that I've loved..                                    

                                                         

2020 Makeup, Skincare and Lifestyle Favourites

 2020 seems to have flashed right before my eyes and I can't believe its over - so cliché! Before the new year rings in this weekend, I thought I'd do a rundown of my top products from the year. We're talking everything from makeup to tv shows, its a long one - be ready. 

                                                                                          

Currently Loving #10

 Wow, how are we in November this weekend?! Its crazy how fast this year is going, despite everything that has gone on. I haven't done a round up of my favourite products/lifestyle things in forever and I thought that today would be the perfect opportunity. Its a mix of beauty, nails and lifestyle things...                                          

                                            

End of Summer Favourites

 Despite everything going on in the world, isn't it mad how fast the year has gone? I've spent most of the year at home, which has always been a dream of mine but this wasn't quite how I expected it to go...as the summer holidays officially finish for me next week and I go back to work, I thought it would be the perfect time to put together some bits that I have loved over the last few months.                                             

                                                                                            

Products That Got Me Through January

January always feels like the LONGEST month. Payday seems like 100 days away, the winter cold drags on and on and everyone just seems to be really down. I've picked myself up by varying my routines, having more pamper time and enjoying more wonderful products.

2019 Standouts

Happy New Year! I can't believe we're in 2020 - it just sounds odd. Last year was a tough one, it had its highs and lows, and I am quite happy to see the back of it if I'm honest. The start of last year, around this time was very tough in my work life. 

Everything seemed to be getting too much to handle, but I made it through. Then in the middle of the year, my lovely grandma passed away so suddenly - and a few days before my birthday too, which was tough. Everything seemed to be going wrong, and life has just been all over the place. I feel like my space on the internet has suffered because of it too, but my NY resolution is to come back with A BANG. 

I'm having a fresh start, keeping positive and ready to take the year ahead on with every inch of my body. I'm so excited to share with you today, some products that I have loved over the last year. Products that I can see myself loving for a very long time...

Currently Loving #9

I love it when I come across products that are amazing, what a way to share the love then in a good old favourite posts. I'm a creature of bad habit when it comes to these posts as I tend to use the same things everyday rather than trying new things out, however I am doing my best to mix things up as often as possible. Hopefully, that means more of these! 

End of Summer Favourites

My summer officially ended on Monday when I went back to work :( Six glorious weeks off and now back to the grind. Even though I do love the lazy days, hot weather and doing nothing at all - being back at work feels good. I'm slowly getting back into a routine and actually have things to do, which is nice! Over the summer, I have discovered so many new products. From haircare to lip care, there has been lots. So, I thought it would be nice to whittle them down and select a few standouts to share with you today...

Currently Loving #7

Happy May! The months are flying by and I am loving a whole new set of products. From skincare to makeup, there's a whole mix! My aim in April was to really shop my stash, use products that have been collecting dust and trying my hand at new products too. 

L'Oreal Foundation (full review)

I have no bad words to say about this foundation, none. This is actually my second bottle and I can't imagine life without it. It gives me medium coverage for everyday, lasts on my face through work and hides everything. The biggest positive for me is that despite it having quite a fragrant smell to it, my skin doesn't break out and I haven't broken out whilst using it. 

MAC Soar Lipstick with Fenty Gloss Bomb in Fu$$y

This lip combination is one that I can't get enough of! Soar is a stunning lip liner from MAC and one that I have used for years, when they realised the lipstick form - it took me seconds to order it and I am so glad I did. This shade is the perfect dark, mauve pink nude and just looks gorgeous. When paired with the Fenty gloss on top, my lips are in heaven. This gloss isn't sticky or irritating, like some are. Its lightweight and easy to wear - so no hair sticking on the lips! 

Anitpodes Eye Cream* (full review) 

My under eyes have become so dry recently. When I don't drink enough water, they really suffer and more than ever a few weeks ago they were horrible. They hurt to rub and there was so much flaky skin. The only thing that helped them and restored them back to normal was this eye cream from Antipodes. It was soothing on the very sensitive area and provided it with some moisture. I popped it in the fridge a few nights and the cooling sensation on my eyes was so nice. 

Sunday Riley U.F.O Oil

SR is a very luxury skincare brand, this is only the second item from them that I have ever tried but I am keen to try so much more. This oil was one I bought from someone on Instagram, who was selling a bottle only 1/4 for £25  - a bargain! I apply this on my chin every night because the combination of ingredients help the spots stay at bay, even when its the time of the month. It keeps them away and I couldn't be without it. 

Zara Perfume

On a recent trip to the beloved Zara, I picked up one of their perfumes to try and I am madly in love. This one is my everyday work scent, a quick spritz and I'm good to go. Its very floral and sweet, which is what I love for work and the scent *actually* lasts on me for a few hours. I just loveeee it. 

Lifestyle

I am loving green tea at the moment, I seem to be drinking like 6 cups a day. Its very good for you and at work instead of coffee with lots of sugar in, this is much better. 

In the TV world there are so many things at the moment. Jane the Virgin is currently on its final run and the emotions are high. I am so invested in the series, the characters and the storyline that I don't want it to end!! There is also Station 19, which is a Grey's spin-off, and the drama that happens is so interesting! I went to see Avengers: Endgame last week and my goodness it was incredible. 

                                                                                       
   

Currently Loving #6

The past two months have been a time for me to rediscover old product and fall in love with new products too. I've realised that if I'm not using something - bin it. If I love something - use it up. My skin is also calming down a lot, the only thing I'm dealing with now is the scarring side of things, which has meant that having a more dewy makeup look has been my go on some days and matte on others. I've been loving the change in looks and its been so much fun experimenting. 

Pixi Rose Flash Balm* // 

This is just the perfect daily moisturiser, within seconds of applying it, my skin feels hydrated. It is very lightweight, making it perfect to use under makeup and even as a primer. My face just looks alive and rested (which is most definitely isn't). This is just one of the many rose products from their range that I have fallen in love with - can't fault this at all. 

Flower Beauty Foundation //

There's a full review and breakdown of this foundation in this post, but I couldn't not mention it. On those days where I want to wear less makeup or need to be out of the house quickly this is perfect. It applies like a dream and makes me look very dewy. The other way I use it is by mixing a tiny bit of the flash balm in with, to create an almost tinted moisturiser. Perfect for when my skin needs a little bit of something to keep me looking one colour. 

MUR Baked Bronzer

I love bronzerrrrr, like sooo much! I love how they warm the skin up, give it some glow and wearing one reminds me of summer - which I can't wait for. After spotting this baked one in Superdrug it was too hard to resist it, just look at how pretty it is, all the golden swirls going through it - magical. I love using a big fluffy brush and pouncing this all over my face. It gives my face warmth and a gorgeous subtle sheen, which is more than enough for everyday wear. They have a few shades of this and I think in the summer, I may need to go one up from this one. 

Pixi Rose Glow Mist*

Did I mention I'm obsessed with my skin looking dewy? This doesn't just stop at my face either, my legs and arms are also in on the action. This glow mist is technically for the face but applying to my body is the best decision I ever made. It makes my skin GLOWWWW. The tiniest spritz massaged into the skin after applying moisturiser, gives it another layer or nourishment and this subtle, shimmery sparkle that when it hits the light, it looks stunning. If you have this, please try! 

MAC Soft and Gentle

An oldie but a goodie. I'd forgotten about this skin finish because so many other highlighters have taken over in the recent years but finding it again has made me the happiest girl. The pink and silver shimmers mixed together, create this perfect highlighter for everyone. On my skin tone is just gives me that BOOM of a highlight that I can't stop staring at. 

What have you been loving this month? 

                                                                                         
                                                                                         

2018 Beauty Standouts

Woah, where did 2018 go? As cliche as it sounds, I honestly can't believe it - it was a year full of ups and downs but the best year I have ever had for sure. When it comes to 2019, I haven't really got many goals, just to be happy and healthy. In terms of beauty, my goal is to really shop my stash. I want to get through as many products makeup and skincare wise as I can. Over on my instagram stories, I am going to be using 1 different lip product a day for the month of January to get through the heavy load of them that I have. Then a new challenge every month to help me get rid. This will be be the year I use up more before buying more! 

As far as 2018 goes, there hasn't been many product that wowed me so I couldn't really categorise them into sections. However, these are the products that really caught my eye or that I repurchased over the year. 

                                           

Currently Loving #4

Favourite posts are so hard for me to keep on top of, I just seem to use all the same products all the time and then just buy the same ones when I run of them. This month I tried some new things and I think next month is going to be even better because I have started planning my makeup out for the week to use more things up and try. 

                                         

I asked someone at work what perfume they were wearing and when they said it was from Primark, I legged it over there to see if I could find it. The Polka Rose Oud is a gorgeous, sandalwoody, musky scent that just fills the room. My mum hates it but there's something about that just appeals to me.


Concealer has to be the number one product that I can now live without, I used to use the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer years ago but never got round to buying it again. Trishna kept mentioning it on her blog and that urged me to buy it again. It is so creamy, easy to blend and packs a punch. I love using this to cover any redness and wear on its own on a no makeup, makeup day too. The Primark Concealer has been my go to under eye concealer of the moment, it is way lighther than my skin tone so works really well and is decent coverage too - not bad for £2.

Another perfume favourite comes in the form of Scent & Co*, and I finally got the chance to try the very popular Flowerbomb perfume. Its a perfume subscription, where each month for just £14.95 you get to choose which scent you'd like to try! The little bottle comes in a travel container and fits in my tiniest little handbag and the scent is just amazing. Use the code INSTA15 for 15% off.

When shopping with friends, I end up buying things I really don't need! Like this Maybelline Superstay Ink, its £10 for a lipstick from Maybelline which is just ridiculous to me. I have to say though, it is worth every penny. This shade is a stunning mauve pink, the formula is very long lasting, matte and doesn't dry on the lips. It has a fancy wand as well and makes applying the lipstick a lot easier. I now need more from the collection...

My love of earrings is never going to go away, infact I wear a different pair everyday now - that is how obsessed I am. This little number is from Glistkin* and are only £2.99. They have so many gorgeous and some very dainty pieces in their shop and all under £10, I need to get some new bits from them because these are just incredible for such a low price.

I finally finished Grey's Atanomy, and by finish, I mean all 14 seasons. I only started in February but dedicated myself to the programme (I'm known as someone who can finish a series pretty quick). It has been a rollercoaster of emotions but worth every minute. Ahh its just amazing.

What have you been loving this month, TV wise? I need something new to binge watch!


                                            

                                                                                         

Currently Loving #3

As another month passes by (quickly as always) it is time to share products that I have been asboutely loving and using non stop. Some this month are basic tools, the items that I just can't live without on a daily basis, I feel like these are sometimes hidden away and not loved enough. March has disappeared infront of my eyes and I am hoping that I give April every love and attention it deserves before life gets busy again.               

Currently Loving #2

Happy March My Lovelies!! Can't believe we are in another month of this year, it is going so quick already and I can't believe everything that has already happened. Today, I am sharing with you some beauty products that I have been loving as of lately, they have been the things that I have reached for constantly and no doubt will be repurchased soon as well. 

Top 17 Beauty Favourites

2017 went by as quick as flash, it sounds cliche as hell but time is going so quickly and I have no idea how to keep up! It was a busy year and this year is going to be getting even busier, just knowing that I have so many things lined up is making me both anxious and excited at the same time. After recovering from all the food over Christmas and lack of sleep, I am excited to get back on with the blogging. This is my very first post of 2018 and what a good one it is. These are my top 17 (for the year 2017) beauty favourites, I decided to only pick a number of things otherwise the post would be almost an essay and no one wants to read that much. There's some skincare, makeup and other bits that are very handy. 

                                         

Currently Loving

There are so many products that I am loving currently, some of which haven't had a mention on here ever! Monthly favourites fizzle in and out fashion as a blog post, so I thought of just choosing some of my favourite products at the moment and mashing them together in one post. 

I find myself using the same products so often and to death, that I end up using things up before I have even had the chance to talk about them, hopefully I can keep making these types of posts! 

The Current Favourites

Really had no idea what to call this post, it isn't really a monthly favourites as they don't seem to be a thing on here anymore/it's not the end of the month. So I guess more of a currently loving at this moment in time post?! Hopefully, I can come up with a much better title than that...they are by far the hardest part about writing a blog post - anyone else agree? I've been loving so many products lately and just had to shout about them! 

A Year in Review

2016 for me was the year of discovering beauty to its potential, starting to experiment with trends and try new things. Monthly favourites aren't something that appear regular on here because I either forget to round things together or use the same things over and over again. Publishing this post has been a bit of an um and an ah but today we are talking all about my top 16 of 2016. I've tried to include makeup, skincare and random favourites. 

March Favourites 2016

This year is flying by and every time I come to planning and writing these posts, it gives me time to reflect upon what has happened or will be happening. I'm sharing with you the bits I have been loving this March!