Hey Belles! Long time no see! I know its been forever since I last updated, I definitely haven't lost the love for Blush & Belle, not at all! My passion for blogging is still massively high, the last few months have been a really tough ride for me, I got really sick in a really short amount of time and had to take some time away from everything to recuperate and recover. I'm glad to say I'm on the road to recovery now and feeling far more like myself! I have lots of big plans for Blush & Belle, so look forward to lots of updates!
I've been a little kinder to myself when it comes to spending this month, I've had a few naughty treats, here's what I'm really loving at the moment...
What are you all loving at the moment? What products can you simply not live without in the summer?
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I've been a little kinder to myself when it comes to spending this month, I've had a few naughty treats, here's what I'm really loving at the moment...
I really love beauty oils, I've tried a fair few of these now and I have to say this is my absolute favourite at the moment, It smells utterly divine and makes your skin feel so so so soft, even the Mr noticed how silky soft my legs were (and we all know what men are like!). I was really enjoying the Palmers Cocoa Butter oil, but wasn't too keen on smelling like chocolate all the time so this is the perfect alternative. The scent is really soft and feminine and the oil itself is really easy to blend into the skin, I always apply after I've had a bath for some extra moisture, instead of using a body butter or regular moisturiser. I'd most definitely recommend!
As you all know, I love Soap & Glory, I don't think my love affair will ever end with this beauty of a brand! I'm not sure if I'm the only one that gets this.. but in the summer I tend to wear flip flops most of the time and I find that my heels get so dry and really cracked, they don't look pretty and certainly don't feel it. I was looking for a cream that would help to heal my heels and you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this gem! I put it on after a bath, as directed, it does say to wear socks overnight, but its way too hot for that.. my heels were so soft! You could feel the difference almost straight away. I love the gel like consistency, it's not too sticky and doesn't make your feet feel all clammy and gross when you're trying to sleep, it just soaks in and gets to work. I don't think I could be without this anymore! Love love love.
I'm a total sucker for anything that smells remotely nice, I really loved the original Jimmy Choo fragrance and this exotic twist is just as beautiful, I would have liked to have seen a different bottle to the original one, as this one is identical, just a different colour. But it smells utterly gorgeous, its a really summery, fruity fragrance that I just can't get enough of. If you liked the original Jimmy Choo perfume, you're bound to like this. Its a really fresh scent and dare I say... sexy! Perhaps quite heavy for a daytime fragrance, but perfect for evenings out.
Having used the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser for a while now, it seemed only natural to buy the Skin Tonic and use them together. I'm so glad I did, at first thought I did find the Skin Tonic smelled really lavendery (is that a word?!)... and I did think it was quite a mature scent, containing chamomile and cucumber, along with some vitamin E, its so refreshing on the skin. It felt really luxurious to apply and made my skin feel really refreshed and clean after applying. I'm yet to find another toner that I love as much as this, its a must buy if you love the Liz Earle Cleansers!
I know I'm a little late jumping on the Creme Cup bandwagon, I don't have a massive collection of lipstick, I tend to play it safe and I'm not very brave when it comes to trying new lip shades! With pale skin and blonde hair, I never know what to go for, I always seem to think bold colours make me look really washed out and just ridiculous. I'd seen Creme Cup on a few other blogs and all over instagram and decided to give it a try. I have a few other Mac lipsticks and found them quite dry, but the Cremesheen is really smooth and gives a lovely gloss to lips. Its a gorgeous shade, for daytime and evening wear, a really pretty, feminine dusky pink. I think its a definite must have for any girls lipstick collection!
This was a little treat for myself, I tend to go for luxury brands when buying products like mascara, as it's something I use every day without fail. This is my first YSL mascara, so I can't compare it to any of their existing ones. The Baby Doll brush is rubber, with two patents and is a revolutionary mix of wide-set bristles intermixed with finer ones, for superior definition. The application is really precise and I found that I didn't really get any mess or smudges, I really loved the rubber wand, it felt nice and sturdy and I think it made applying a little easier, my lashes were definitely longer and the colour was really intense. It lasted all day and I was really impressed that it didn't run all down my face, even after a few good cries! I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something new to try. I'd definitely re-buy, but not after trying their Shocking mascara!
What are you all loving at the moment? What products can you simply not live without in the summer?
Lots of love
xxx
