May 2014 Beauty Favourites





Due to April being super busy, I skipped the usual monthly favourites. However, I think it's time for another monthly favourite. When it comes to beauty products, I love to experiment..but not too wildly because my skin will have none of it. In May, I used fewer beauty products but lovely and effective ones and here are my picks..



Skincare: I have been obsessed with the Astalift Makeup Cleansing Oil which I have reviewed here already. I just love this oil because it is really light weight and it removes all my makeup effectively. Once warm water hits my skin after application, everything melts away. It's sad that the Astalift brand is closing shops in Debenhams and I really hope there is a way to purchase this again because I love it despite trying other oils which I would be reviewing soon. Still on skincare, I have been loving the Pixi Glow Tonic which has to be one of the best exfoliating toner I have ever tried and the gentlest one at that. It contains glycolic acid among other ingredients and I have seen a significant difference using this. The only snag is how difficult it is to purchase..it's always sold out which is a huge bummer!!





Finally on Skincare/Body Care, I got this nice set of Boots Extracts Almond Body Butter which came in four small travel-friendly sizes and I am so impressed. As the name implies, it reminds me strongly of butter and melts so easily into my skin while hydrating it. Honestly, I am beginning to think this Boots version may give the Body Shop's Body Butters a good run for their money. I may well try the full size but there is something about this small tub that makes me really happy and I have been reaching for it almost everyday.








Foundations and Concealer: When I heard Bobbi Brown had reformulated her stick foundation to a lighter version called the Skin Foundation; I was intrigued because I had already tried the Stick Foundation which was lovely but a little too thick due to its Shea Butter content. The new formulation is still good coverage but as light as skin. I was excited and went to a counter to try it out only for me to fall in love with the Bobbi Brown Skin Liquid Foundation instead. I asked for a sample, tried it out for a few days and  I loved it but waited until there was a 10% discount. It's not very full coverage but it gives the skin such an even skin-like finish which I absolutely love and this was my go-to foundation when I traveled to Nigeria. The best thing is it also dries matte which makes it even longer lasting. Another favourite in May (and has been for many months now) is the Becca Concealer. This stuff is the business. It has two sides- medium cover and full cover and it has dual purposes for me. The medium cover half is used to highlight my brow bone and it's so good and the wear time is superb. The full cover half is one I was not using so much until I tried it one day on my blemishes and the results was amazing. It covers blemishes really well without having that cakey feeling/look. 









Powders/Contour Kits- MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Dark has to be my most loved product last month. I bought this in Duty Free during my last trip to Nigeria and I have been using it almost every time I wear makeup. It gives my face the most flawless look achievable despite all the blemishes and enlarged pores I have been blessed encumbered with. Due to its mineral content, it gives full coverage without any associated cakey or too made up face. I just wish it had a mirror because if it had, it may/would replace my beloved Chanel Les Beiges healthy glow powder which I love so much. Still on makeup, I have been obsessed with the Sleek Face Form in Medium. I know I am bit late on the bandwagon on this one but mehn! I love me some Sleek. This Face Form is everything and more: It has 3 sections which house a contour (are they called powders??), a highlighter and a blush. I love everything about this palette and it was one of the most used during my holidays because everything was useful especially the contour section which has to be one of the best I have tried ( I have been lusting over the Kevin Aucoin Contour Kit but the price brings me back to reality). I love the fact that 3 most used products are all housed in one palette and the good thing is, it's just £9.99. It can't get any better than that!! (actually it can, if you buy it on Boots 3 for 2 offer which is what I did..kerching!!)




That's it folks for my May favourites. Have you tried any of these products? What product was your most favourite in May? I have to say mine would have to be the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation (and Sleek Face Form)..I can't choose!! See you in my next post..x

11 comments :

  1. I haven't tried any of these products! I totally need to up my beauty game, haha!
    lexi @ thelittlebrunette.com

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    1. Hi Alexis, you need to as they are all brilliant and many stores have very good offers like Boots and Superdrug, so it's the best time to stock up...thanks for saying hi!!!

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  2. I keep hearing so many good things about the Pixi Glow Tonic! I need to go get it now after I finish my other glycolic acid product.

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    Hao // haodoyoungo.blogspot.com

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    1. Pixi Glow Tonic has to be my favourite toner of all times as it is effective and gentle and I had heard so much about it so purchasing it is really worth the hype!! Thanks for stopping by..x

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  3. I've been thinking about buying MSF natural, but I'm afraid that it won't keep my oils at bay... and the next time I visit London, I'm gonna buy me some sleek! That contour palette is perfect for travels and I'm also really interested in their blush palettes!

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    1. Hiya Tilo, *waves*, I had heard so much about the MSF and it is worth every hype because I have oily skin and this really keeps it at bay..reapplication may be necessary like once or so but I totally love it even more than the Studio Fix Powder...Sleek is still one of my favourite brands because their palettes are amazing and travel friendly...new things on your wishlist for August *wink*...xx

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    2. *waves back* hihi :-) Alrighty, I now know what I'll be buying the next time I visit a MAC store. My London-wishlist is getting longer and longer haha :D x

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  4. The Bobbi Brown foundation sounds lovely! Only recently I started using her makeup products and I love them, especially the gel liner and Rose Shimmer Brick, I can't get enough! Pixi Glow tonic also sounds very intriguing, I love exfliating toners and the more gentle, the better! Some of them can be so harsh and sting quite a bit, but this one sounds lovely!

    Paula
    My beauty and lifestyle blog

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    1. Hiya Paula, so nice to hear from you!! Bobbi Brown always hits the mark despite the price but I love her products. The Skin Foundation is amazing and feels really light although it may not offer as much coverage as other full cover foundations but overall, it's lovely especially for acne-prone skin like mine and i have not experienced any breakouts...Pixi Glow Tonic is a game changer and deserves to be tried out...xx

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  5. Want to try the Pixi glow tonic I don't currently own anything like it in my current skincare so I definitely want to pick up a bottle to try, I tried the BB Skin foundation and wasn't a fan I found it oxidised throughout the day :( perhaps it was my shade. Adding the MAC powder to my wish list though :) xx

    http://rinicawrites.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Hi Rinica and welcome to my blog!!! I love yours by the way!! It's so sad that the Bobbi Brown Foundation did not work out for you...maybe try another shade. Usually I am a Warm Almond 6.5 but the sales lady was so nice with her consultation and encouraged me to try Golden 6.0 which is slightly lighter but actually perfect for my skin even though it does not look that way from the bottle...long story cut short, it's perfect and does not oxidise like the darker shade...The MAC MSF is a must...xx

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