March Favourites!

March was a rather hectic month for me but I did find myself having a few different favourites. These were mainly the things that I found myself using most days. I did have to narrow this down a lot though!

March Favourites.

Firstly, I have found myself using quite a few Soap and Glory products recently, all of these came with my 'Best of All' set that I received at Christmas last year. As the seasons are 'changing', I have finally found myself bothering to keep my legs shaved! I do suffer with eczema and dry skin so I dug out the 'Sugar Crush' Body Scrub (Boots, £8.00 300ml). This is great for using all over the body and on the legs before shaving. It smells rather sickly when in it's tub but really refreshing in the shower. It isn't really rough but it certainly does a great job. Next is the 'Heel Genius' Foot Cream (Boots, £5.50 125ml). This stuff is amazing! I have quite dry feet and I wanted them to look good for sandals if summer finally comes. I apply this quite heavily and wear socks to help it all sink in. This is quite oily so I'd recommend applying this at night, but it smells great and my feet have become so much softer. The last Soap and Glory favourite is the 'Peaches and Clean' 4 in 1 Wash Off Cleansing Milk (Boots, £7.00 200ml). I have been using this for a while and it is just amazing. This stops me from breaking out but also keeps my skin soft and stops it from drying out. It also removes all of my make-up and this is for all skin types so I'd recommend it too everyone!

 

Attractive looking used scrub there...

Now for the other two products that have come from the bathroom. Firstly is Lush's 'Mask of Magnaminty' (Lush, £4.95 125g). This is a face mask that is full of peppermint oil to help fight breakouts. This is like their fresh face masks but lasts for a few months not a few weeks. I have been breaking out slightly over the past month and this has really soothed the itchiness and redness. I find that it also balances my skin and prevents it from becoming too oily for the next couple of days. Secondly is the Aussie '3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor' (Boots, £4.99 250ml). This a deep conditioning treatment. I have found my hair being really frizzy recently and this stuff has really calmed it down. My mum bought this for her hair and allowed me to try it and it has helped both of us. I used this a week ago and my hair still feels great!

 

Used Mask of Magnaminty also looking attractive..!

Next is the make-up products! Firstly is Benefit's 'High Beam' (Benefit Cosmetics, £18.50 13ml). I have this in a sample size which came with the 'Tropi-Coral' set that Benefit sent me as an apology (there is a past blog post on the set) and it is amazing! I hadn't really used highlighters before but now I use this nearly everyday. I love the colour and it is great for using under the eyebrows. Next is a white eyeliner. This is a rediscovery for me and I love it. Mine is the e.l.f 'Eye Widener' (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £1.50). I use this in the corners of my eyes and my waterlines. This makes my eyes look bigger and brighter so it is great for if I've not had a good nights sleep. The sharpening cap is also really handy and the product itself is a bargain.

 

Make up! Swatches left to right: Strawberry Tart Lip Butter, High Beam, Eye Widener

For lip products, I have two. I have been using the e.l.f 'Lip Exfoliator' (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £3.75) to help remove the dry skin from my lips. I also bought this a while ago but it has been so helpful recently with the season changes. This is great to use before applying lipsticks to give a smooth and even base. The last make up favourite is the Revlon 'ColorBurst Lip Butter' in the shade 'Strawberry Shortcake' (Boots, £7.99). This is really moisturising and gives off a really nice colour. It is quite sheer but looks fantastic when you're going for a subtle look.

 

Make up and Lip Exfoliator

The last two items are fashion related. Firstly is a rucksack/bag that I bought at the beginning of the month (H&M, £19.99). I love the colours and patterns on this and the size is just so handy. This fits my folders and books for college in and is also perfect for taking a change of clothes or items from a shopping trip in. As it is a rucksack it is easy to carry around and although the pattern and colours are quite vivid, it matches with loads of casual outfits. 

Rucksack and jeans.

Next is a pair of jeans from Topshop, The Acid Wash Leigh Jeans £38.00. Now these seemed rather pricey in the shop and I was almost regretting buying them when I was paying but now I am so so so glad that I have them. I don't really like jeans as I find them uncomfortable and that I can never find a pair in my size but these feel like leggings and they are also in petite. Now for those of you who don't know, I am naturally very skinny and short. I do often get called anorexic which upsets me as I do eat (chocolate products in particular...) and there are many people with eating disorders that do need the help that can be made available for them. Anyway I will put it out there and say that I finally found these in size 24" waist so I was excited to be able to wear a pair of jeans that didn't fall down my legs! I have been wearing these most days as they are so comfy and match everything. I am hoping to go back and buy another pair when I can afford them!

 

Natural!! Skinniness.

Let me know what your favourite products are!

Emily x