March Favourites

Ok ladies and gentlefolk, so this will be my first ever monthly favourites post!! Don't get too excited will you. In this post I'll be speaking about my favourite beauty products for the month of March and even some of my non-beauty related favs. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it:

Beauty Favourites: 

Origins Drink-Up Intensive Over Night Mask.

I've always found the idea of an overnight mask a bit messy. However, this Origins mask for dehydrated skin is amazing. It's pretty much like a really thick moisturiser, so not a face mask in the traditional sense. It smells absolutely divine and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth the morning after. A great product for those with dull and dry skin! I've been using this every two weeks after a facial scrub and feel like my skin is a lot brighter. Healthy skin leaves for a happy heart! I'm in love with this product. At 20 squids it's not cheap but it's definitely worth the money.

John Lewis 

 I'll be doing a more detailed review on this later this week.

Apocalips in Steller.

These 'world ending' lip lacquers from Rimmel are great for those days when a lipstick is too much. With the shine and gloss of a lipgloss but the pigmentation and staying power of a lippy, this lacquer is defiantly a staple product for the spring. I love the fact it's so easy to apply with it's angled wand and really stays put no matter the occasion. It comes in 8 shades so you are bound to find a colour which suits you. I don't think much to the taste (think playdoh and plastic) but the texture is really pleasing and it applies really well. It's true to it's colour when applied and can jazz up the most simple of makeup looks!

£5.99-Boots

Neutrogena's Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash.

This is not the first time I have used this product but after suffering from appalling skin the last few months (it's literally been like spot invested party on my face) I decided to sort out my troublesome skin for good. I use the Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit wash morning and night. It makes my skin feel super clean and fresh. The smell is lush and I honestly feel like this product is doing wonders for my skin. It's already clearing up and the best thing about this product is it doesn't dry out my sensitive skin. It's the best of both worlds in a bottle. 

                                                  £3.29-Boots

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in Vanille.

Due to my oily combination skin, I often find that medium coverage foundations just don't work for me. I often find them slipping off half way through the day or find that they just don't provide enough coverage on my bad skin days. However, Bourjois's Healthy Mix Serum, a gel foundation which comes in 4 shades, is a real god send. It makes a lovely change from my usual Long lasting Mac Foundation, which can sometimes be a bit too heavy for everyday and I think might even be the reason for my breakouts. The Healthy Mix Serum is light yet covers all the pigmentation and redness I find myself with in the mornings. It's got a really refreshing smell and just gives my skin a lovely glow, so it's no wonder it's now one of my favourite foundations. 

£10.99-Boots 

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NC15.

Being a massive Mac fan, it seemed only fair that I give one of their concealer's a spin. After reading some reviews that this concealer was quite drying and creased easily, I was really put off purchasing it. But as all products can react differently depending on certain skin types, I decided I would find out myself. On purchasing this product, I did find it quite drying but found out after a few uses it was probably because I was applying too much. I've been using this little beauty for a few weeks now and it's perfect at covering those pesky under eye circles and I find that just the right amount prevents creasing. My studio finish is in NC15 which is a great shade for brightening the under eyes and just making you look like you have had a great night's sleep. I love this concealer and it's coverage. 

£13.05 Debenhams 

Soap and Glory Shea Butter, Sugar and Peach Seed Body Polish. 

I've always been a massive fan of Soap and Glory since receiving a gift set from them a few years back. Their body butters and scrubs smell good enough to eat and this mini scrub from their collection is no exception. This Shea Butter, Sugar and Peach Seed Body Polish not only smells like heaven but is also great for your skin. It leaves my skin feeling really smooth and healthy. I love the fact it's mini size as well and for 2.50 it's a great way to try SG products without committing to a full size tub. Also great for travel. 

LOVING Soap and Glory so much!

Maybelline's 24 Hours Colour Tattoo in 'And on Bronze'.

I'm not even going to hold back on this one. I am full on in love with the Colour Tattoos by Maybelline, primarily the shade 'And on Bronze', which I found out about from beauty blogger, Essie Button. I'm always up for products that shorten the time I spend doing my makeup in the mornings, and this product really does do that! It's a cream eye shadow which stays put for 24 hours!? But for real though, who tests out these claims? Aha.

It is such a great product though. It applies like a cream in seconds but looks like you've spent ages blending in a number of brown eyeshadows. It doesn't crease (which for me is the best thing EVER) and just looks lovely with a brown eye pencil and a flick of mascara for an effortlessly glamorous look. It also comes in 13 different shades to match any makeup look! I just love this and I guarantee you will too. 

£4.99 Boots 

Garnier Soothing 2 in 1 make-up remover.

I've never been too fussy about makeup removal products, not realising just what an important part of the skin regime it is. I've been quite lazy about removing my makeup in the past and would tend to use makeup removal wipes, which I have recently found out are not great for your skin. So, after hearing some great reviews about Garnier's 2 in 1 Makeup Remover, I decided to try it out. The product is quite oily, which I feel doesn't dry out my skin like makeup wipes. It's also a multi-tasking product, the blue liquid being a remover for eye makeup and the white a cleanser for the face. It's really quick and takes of stubborn makeup in minutes without irritating my eyes or sensitive skin. Simple yet effective, I love this product!

£2.99 from Boots

Soap and Glory's The Greatest Scrub of All Facial Exfoliator.

I've been looking for a facial scrub that's gentle enough for my problematic skin and I think I've found the prefect facial exfoliator in the form of Soap and Glory's The Greatest Scrub of All. It's grains are really fine and gentle, so it's not as abrasive as other scrubs I've tried in the past. It smells SO nice and leaves my skin super smooth. I also think it's really helped my blemishes and I've seen a real difference in my skin's clearness. I love the fact this scrub is so gentle yet really refreshes my skin. 

£9.00 Boots

Non-Beauty Favourites:

In The Flesh.

As an avid Zombie film fan and a MAJOR fan girl of The Walking Dead, I couldn't resist biting into the new series of 'In The Flesh' on BBC Three. It tells the story of Kieran Walker, a Partially Dead Sufferer, re-ainmated with the help of a new Government Regime to put ex-zombies back into the community. After months of re-habilitation and medication, Kieran returns back to his home town of Roarton, where an uprising and vigilante groups have been set up to prevent the undead returning to the quiet, northern town. The three-part series, starring Luke Newberry, is a zombie series with a twist. It takes the idea of sergrogation and discrimination within society and gives it an alternative story. The days of brainless undead are long gone. The acting in this series is really admirable and mesmerising. You feel drawn and emotional attached to the characters within the first 10 minutes and the last episode left me howling like a lost puppy dog and sore eyes for hours. If you are a fan of the recent film, Warm Bodies, check this series out on BBC I Player now, you won't regret it!

Argo.

The historical thriller has added itself to my top movie list. Gripping and nail bitingly fast paced, this film doesn't need fake scares or demons to give you a fright. The fact this film is based on a real story is even more shocking. Fantastic storyline with strong acting from Affleck and his co stars, I loved the way this perfect piece of cinema had your heart racing and your head questioning for hours after it ended. Defiantly a must see for those who love drama!

Icomania.

A super addictive app, similar to the popular Four Words, gets you to guess the brand/character/film/country from a simplistic poster. It's topical, fun and relatively easy if you know your film and celebrity based references. It's also free which is an extra bonus! I've been addicted to it for a week and have almost completed all the levels. There are also constant updates, meaning the fun never has to end!

Free 

Mike and Ike

Just the most delicious sweets in the whole world. I'm addicted to them!! Jelly beans in tropicana flavours, who could want anymore then that!?