Whats in my current make up bag?

Hello!
I haven't done a post in some time now...life got in the way for a bit, kids, house and work. I feel like I now have a good routine, everything is back in order, life is good and I really miss sitting down and talking about products! So I thought I would ease myself in with one of my favourite type of posts..."Whats in my current make up bag?" These are a few things that I have regularly been grabbing recently. Some things have actually changed since my last one of these although there's still some old faves in there!

 So without further a do...

1 | Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Radiance Shot | £19.95
This is one of those products I used for a while and didn't really know why I was using it but after a couple of weeks of using this every night I noticed a huge difference in my skin. I suffer from dry skin and this has massively helped, my skin feels smoother and a lot less dry. If I am having a day where I don't want to wear too much make up I now think my skin looks OK if I pop a pump of this on, it just makes my skin look less dull! I honestly couldn't rave about this product more if I tried.

2 | Garnier skinactive Day cream | £5.99
I love a lot of Garnier products, this is one of my favourite day creams, its really moisturising as it contains shea butter and great if you have dry skin. It is fast absorbing and leaves my skin feeling really soft. It has a slight fragrance to it but it's not over powering. 

3 | Becca Ultimate Cover Foundation | £32.00
I recently  got this when looking for a change from my holy grail Estée Lauder Double Wear, I wanted something with similar coverage but more moisturising. I have really enjoyed using this, it is a medium-high coverage foundation. They say this foundation is suitable for all skin types but I don't know how well it would last on oily skin but for my dry skin it works really well, it is not as matte as double wear, it gives you quite a dewy finish which I personally prefer. It feels really light on the skin which I love! When applying this foundation a little goes a long way, if you use too much it starts looking a bit cakey. The only real downsides I found from this product are that it takes a little while to set and it does transfer if you don't fully set with a powder. Overall have I found a real contender and will I stop buying Double wear?...No, my search continues! I use the colour Porcelain

4 | MAC Eyeshadows | Wood-winked & Naked Lunch | £10.00 each
These are two of my all time favourite MAC shadows, I have re-purchased these numerous times. Naked Lunch is really pretty all over the lids for a minimal make up look, its a light Shimmery pink. Wood-winked is the perfect gold, I love this on its own all over the lid with a bit of naked lunch on the inner corners of the lid. These are almost now gone and I will be buying these again!

5 | Benefit Hoola | £13 (Mini) £26 (Normal)  £38 (Mega)
If you don't know what this is...where have you been for the last like 10 years?! I have been using this for many years and it is something that is ALWAYS in my makeup bag. It is the perfect contour colour. The Pigment is amazing. These little boxes of last FOREVER, this mini one will easily last for 6 months even though I use it everyday. Benefit Bronzers and Blushes are by far the best in my opinion. There is even a light version of this now if the original is a bit too dark for you!
* £5 off Benefit orders 

6 | Rimmel Stay Matte Powder | £3.99
I have mentioned this in many of my past blog posts I don't use an awful lot of powder as I do have dry skin but I always sweep a bit of this on my T-Zone. I do wish they'd adapt the packaging of this though. The plastic lid always ends up cracking, which then leads to the powder eventually smashing. - I use the transparent one

7| Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade |£19.00
I love this, and since discovering it 3/4 years ago I haven't used anything else. This pot and an angled brow brush is all you need. This lasts all day doesn't transfer or wear off until you scrub it off! Really easy to use. I will continue to use this! - I use the colour Soft Brown

8 | Maybeline Hyper Precise Liquid liner | £5.99
I am always trying different liquid liners, in fact I have 4 different ones I am trying at the moment. I prefer the felt tip style liquid liner, I find them so much easier to apply compared to ones with brushes. This one has really impressed me, it is jet black not grey like a lot of them seem to be. It has a really fine tip meaning as the name says you can get a really precise line and it doesn't seem to dry out quickly. 

I hope you enjoyed this little post. I am trialing lots of new skin and hair products at the moment so I will update you with those soon! 

February Birchbox | 2016

Hi guys. When I received this months Birchbox I was not disappointed, everything from the pretty box to the products inside were great! I have a had a look online at Glossyboxs' February box, which did look quite good also, but again I am glad I stuck with Birchbox as I think the products are slightly better. The box itself is really pretty this month, it's turquoise with marble affect and it says "shine Bright Like A Diamond" on it. 

Spectrum Collection | Tapered Powder Brush | RRP £7.99

"This vibrant hand-finished brush makes light work of powder application (whether that's setting powder, shimmery highlighters, or your fave bronzer) Thanks to the precisely-shaped tip and super-soft tapered bristles. Oh and it's absolutely gorgeous."

Thoughts|  I was so excited when I saw this inside my box, I was looking at the Spectrum brushes the other day and almost bought some! This brush is beautiful, it has a pink handle, with blue and purple ombréd bristles. It feels really good quality, the bristles are super soft. If I like this I may end up buying one of their sets as it's too pretty not to!

Number 4 | Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect | RRP £20.00

"Treat your hair to a little TLC with this does-it-all wonder product. Not only does it strengthen and repair tired strands but it de-tangles and tames flyaways, too - and all without sulphates or parabens! That's what we call win-win."

Thoughts|  I love a good tangle spray for my hair. My hair's fine so it gets tangled really quickly. I highly doubt I would re-purchase this one though as I am in love with the Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle which is a Birchbox exclusive and it's £6.00 cheaper than this one. 

Only Fingers + Toes | Nail Polish | RRP £16.00 

"While nail polish trends come and go, a polish that stands the test of time is hard to come by. Thankfully, this lacquer boasts a timeless glossy formula, applies effortlessly, and is free from the Big Five chemical nasties found in many polishes."

Thoughts|  I'm not a massive fan of the colour of this it's a muted pink with a nude undertone. This will probably be thrown into my nail polish collection and forgotten about unless I can think of a friend that may like it.  

Ayres | Body Butter in Patagonia | RRP £19.50

"Not only is this luxurious plant-based formula brimming with shea butter, vitamin E, and antioxidants to soften and hydrate, but the mix of jasmine, lavender, and ylang-ylang leaves behind a serene scent that lingers on nourished skin."

Thoughts|  I'm looking forward to trying this, being 8 months pregnant I am trying all sorts of body butters and oils to lather onto my growing belly. I applied a bit of this onto my hand and it sunk in quickly which is great as I hate it when creams leave a film across your skin.

LOC | One and Done Shadow Stick | Champagne Problems | £8.00

"What you are about to experence is Birchbox's first in-house make-up brand that we are SO excited to share with you. So what can you expect? Up to 11 hours of creaseless, waterproof colour in one handy stick, that's what."

Thoughts|  This is the one product that I have tried since receiving the box. Subscribers were emailed in January and asked to choose from two colours, one was this one, champagne colour and the other was a gold,  I would usually opt for the gold but I own so many gold/bronze eye colours that I decided to go for this one, and I am glad I did. The colour is a beautiful metallic champagne. It last really well on the lid, I wouldn't necessarily say it lasts 11 hours but it lasts a good amount of time maybe 7/8 hours. The price is great considering brands like By Terry do shadow sticks for £29.00...The £8.00 LOC one is much more appealing for your purse! 

Derm Eyes | Make-up Remover Wipes | RRP £9.50 | Beauty Bonus

"Eliminate all traces of make-up, gently, with these hypo-allergenic cleansing wipes. perfect for sensitive peepers, they've been created with a super-soft fabric to cleanse and hydrate the eye area without irritation"

Thoughts|  This is a nice little extra and as I do have sensitive skin it will be interesting to see if this irritates my skin.