2014 Most Loved Beauty

Makeup

Estee Lauder DayWear Tinted Moisturiser / Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque / Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in Light 01 / MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Fling / NARS Blush in Deep Throat / MAC Eyeshadow in Patina / Max Factor Clump Defy Mascara / MAC Lipstick in Peach Blossom / Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Espirit

Skincare

Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanse and Polish / Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask / La Roche Posay Hydreane Riche

Hair

 Phytodefrisant / Moroccan Oil Light

Other

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette / MAC 130 Brush / Bobbi Brown Sheer Powder Brush

Products To Use For Sensitive Skin

I have always had sensitive skin and so over the years I never really experimented with my skincare for fear of upsetting my skin. Once I find something that I like and I know works I tend to stick to it.  So I thought I would share a few of the products that I have complete trust in.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution :: the hype around this makeup remover when it first came onto the scene was hard not to hear. I first got my hands on it a couple of years ago and I now use it everyday to remove my eye makeup and for the rare days when I am wearing foundation I will use it to remove that before going onto cleansing. I've used cleansing waters/eye makeup removers before this one and I always found that they did work but made my eyes sting and stream. This feels like I'm using water and doesn't aggravate my skin at all. Worth the price and a must for anyone with sensitivity.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser :: I have been using this cleanser for about 5 years now and I am yet to want to or feel the need to stray from it. It removes any leftover makeup, cleanses the skin, doesn't make my face feel tight and it is suited to a range of skin types.  I have used this when my skin was oilier and I suffered from regular breakouts and now my skin is more on the normal/deyhydrated side and it still works perfectly.

La Roche Posay Hydreane Legere/Riche :: I discovered this range of moistursiers early last year and again I am yet to stray from them. I use the Legere (lighter version) in the summer months and the Riche in the colder months. They hydrate my skin, are a great base for makeup, have never once broken me out. I'm surprised I haven't tried anything else out from this range.

NUXE Reve De Miel, I Finally Get The Hype

About 2 years ago now I was in Paris and of course I made a visit to one of the famous French pharmacies that cannot be missed. There was alot of hype around the Nuxe Reve de Miel lipbalm at the time but for some reason I couldn't bring myself to part myself with that much money for this pot so instead I bought the stick version of it. I used it almost immediately after purchase, excited to see what all the fuss was about but to tell the truth I was disappointed, majorly. I found that with the thin layer the stick distributed it was almost drying and the product would wipe off rather than sink into the lips. So it was promptly put to the back of the books and I honestly couldn't tell you where it is now.

So when I was in France earlier this year in the Summer and came across a Nuxe stand I was intrigued as to whether I had been misled. In a case of thoughtlessness I purchased it and was walking out of the supermarket (yes, they sell their skincare in the supermarket. Yet another reason to be jealous of the French). It has only been since it's gotten cold that I have been fully able to appreciate this lipbalm, I find through the warmer months I often forgo lipbalm. An apology is in order as I have now realised the full potential of this little pot. On application right before bed or under a lipstick throughout the day it provides excellent moisture and a base for other lip products. I finally get the hype.

NUXE Reve De Miel Lipbalm

Estee Lauder DayWear

Estee Lauder DayWear is something that I've been reaching for on and off for the past few years. My mum introduced me to it when I was younger and starting out in makeup and it is still a firm favourite in my stash. It's a sheer tint which initially comes out as a grey liquid but once applied to the skin creates a lovely, healthy glow. There is very minimal coverage with this, so a concealer is necessary for any spots  that happen to be around. It's a pricey one but in my opinion it's worth every penny. I haven't felt like wearing foundation at all recently, preferring to keep it more natural on a more day to day basis so this has been well loved over the past few months.

Estee Lauder DayWear Tinted Moisturiser

Skincare :: AM

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser / Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer / La Roche Posay Hydreane Legere / The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream

Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise

I was first introduced to this mantra, routine, law, whatever you want to call it at the tender age of about 13. My mum emphasised to me the importance of this routine and I have stuck to it morning and evening for the past 6 years. It's a part of my day now, like clockwork. I don't even have to think about it. When I wake up the first thing I do, once I'm up and out of bed, is go to the bathroom and wash my face, the same thing goes for the evening time. No matter how tired I am I always do this  because it takes absolutely no time at all. You might be surprised to hear that I have never gone to bed with my makeup on, even after a night out. I just can't do it when this routine takes so little time in the first place.

Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser 

Liz Earle Toner

Choice of moisturisers: La Roche-Posay Hydreana Legere (am)/ Riche (pm) or The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisturiser