March, April & May Favourites

So, it has been a while since I did a favourites post so this is a collection of the past three months worth of products. Enjoy :)

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules My only matte eyeshadow that works great in the crease

DiorShow Mascara Slightly strange smell but really helps to open the eyes and add length to lashes

Revlon ColourStay Foundation Great coverage and a lovely dewy finish, but be careful it can look a little greasy

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Probably my all time favourite!

Barry M Nail Paint in White Goes amazingly with a tan

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango Reminds me a lot of a classic Olsen eye when it is smoked out

Calvin Klein Highlighter Pen Really brightens the eye area

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz at first I didn't like it but on the waterline I think it really makes a difference

Neal's Yard Remedies Eye Liner in Black Smokes out beautifully, and I think it was a freebie in a magazine

Mac Studio Finish Concealer This will forever be in my favourites, the coverage is flawless

Soap & Glory Hand Food Perfect after work when my hands feel really dry

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion I think this really has helped to clear up my skin recently

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream Amazing tapped along the cheekbones

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Scrub Seriously cannot rave about this enough. I have really dry skin but this removes it all and makes my face feel and look super smooth

Maybelline Dream Sun Glow Instant Bronzing Perfect for an instant tan that you only want for one night

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Always a favourite!

January Favourites

I'm sorry this is so late but if you follow me on Twitter or Flickr you will know I've had a lot of school/university work to do and I've also been on holiday, but these are some of the products I have been using during the past month.

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream I read this was kind of a dupe for Mac's Strobe Cream so I've been mixing this in with some of my foundations and although it took me some time to get used to I really like it now

Nars Sheer Glow I finally caved after about a year of wanting this foundation and have pretty much neglected all of my other foundations since I bought it. The only downside is that it turns slightly orange over time on the skin :S

Urban Decay Pigment in Shag Such a lovely colour that isn't too much of an orange toned bronze

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom Still loving these kind of colours

Chapstick in Forever Apple Smells amazing and has been a life saver during the winter

Covergirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara Still such an amazing mascara that is running very low so I need to find a way to get my hands on another tube

Benefit Powder Pop Blush Set Why did I wait so long to try Benefit blushes? I love all three of these colours

Mac Mineralize Blush in Rhapsody In Two This product never really got a lot of love because I felt the product just wasn't opaque enough for my liking. However I have now been applying this with my fingers and then blending out as I feel it gives better highlight finish.

Urban Decay YDK Eye Shadow in the Sustainable Palette Always loved this colour but because it was in a palette I never reached for it until recently when I shopped my stash

December Favourites

My last favourites of 2010 ...

Mac Bronzer in Golden This has been great for just warming up my face a little during the cold month

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Still using this to keep my hands nice and soft

Urban Decay Primer Potion Because I realised I have never included this into a favourites post but I use it every time I wear eyeshadow

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Almost finished this which must prove just how much I love it :)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin Possibly my all time favourite shadow I own!

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Just because it is so perfect

Boots 17 Blush in Bramble Frost Just a great everyday blush colour

November Favourites

Ahh sorry this is so late :(

Boots No.7 Eyeshadow in Mink Such a pretty colour that is really wearable for school

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe I've been using this like non-stop ever since I bought it! I love it and I completely understand why everyone has it

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Such a life saver in the cold weather!

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara I've pretty much used all of this up and I am so totally going to buy another one

Lip Smacker in Coca Cola This smells amazing :) haha

Sleek Ink Pot Gel Liner Still love this more than any other liner and I used it on my friend and she loves it so much now too :)

Topshop Blush in Neon Rose I thought I had lost this :( but then I found it and I remembered how amazing it is :)

October Favourites

It's that time again :) Sorry this is a few days late but with the days getting darker much faster now it means I cant take good pictures after school so all picture taking has to be done at the weekends. This could mean a lack of posts in the future :( But anyways, this is what I have been loving this month:

The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in 01 I never really used this a lot but now that it is winter it just adds a really nice red flush to either your cheeks or lips. I wore it on bonfire night and loved it :)

Revlon ColorStay for Normal/Dry Skin in 110 Ivory I have wanted to buy this for moths but never did for some reason. Then it went on sale in Superdrug for £9.99 and I had some birthday money so I figured why not. I am so glad I did :) It covers nicely, I love the smell and it comes in an amazing colour range.

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Easily the best concealer I own for covering imperfections.

Boots No7 Eyeshadow in 60 Mink I bought this because I had one of those £5 off no7 vouchers so it only cost me £2.50 and it is so much better than I thought it would be. I don't know if I would pay £7.50 for another one though, I'll just wait until I have another voucher :P

W7 Blush Brush If you don't like the idea of paying loads for make-up brushes then I recommend W7 100%. They have a great range and they are sooo inexpensive! This brush is really good for applying powder and only cost £3!

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black A birthday present from my friend which I love! I always ignore the Rimmel counter for some reason but I think I might have to look further into their other mascaras because this one is really good!

September Favourites

Sorry this is late, but better late than never right?

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer I just feel as though this primer makes my foundations look a lot nice throughout the day and because it is pink tones rather than clear it helps to even out skin tones

Mac Studio Fix Foundation My skin has been pretty bad recently so I've been using this as it is full coverage. I'm still convinced however that NW15 is far too orangey for my so when I run out i'll look into NC15 or maybe go to the pro store and see if an NW10 would be better suited to my skin

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation My friend told me I looked "glowing" when I wore this so I think it deserves a place in this months favourites

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules This is my first ever matte eye shadow and I love it! Illamasqua shadows in general are just amazing and I got this is the ASOS sale so it only cost me £5. It's just a really neutral brown that is perfect for everyday wear

Benefit Eye Bright When I first got this I didn't really get it, but over the past few weeks I have had far too many late nights and early mornings so this has saved me :)

Loreal Extra-Volume Collagene Mascara I've always had a thing for this mascara. It's just really nice and the brush is nothing like any other I have used

August Favourites

I'm sorry this is late but I started year 13 a few days ago and I'm just kind of getting back into school

Gosh Holographic Nail Polish My absolute new favourite :) I love it, and I get asked about it whenever I wear it. I really want to try and get more Gosh polishes, they are so lovely!

Rimmel Matte Finish Nail Polish This is so perfect for school. I'm not allowed to wear nail polish to school but by wearing a nude polish and then the matte top coat over the top makes it look really natural but still nice.

Mac Lipstick in Angel Angel is about as adventurous and bright as I go with lipstick. I've really liked wearing this over August just to brighten up my day.

Barry M Lipgloss in Coral Nowhere near as pigmented as some other Barry M glosses I have tried, but it smells lovely and is just really easy to wear either alone or over any lipstick.

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix Why did I wait so long to try gel liners? I love this and can't wait to try out some other colours and brands! I never really bothered with eye liner because I found it too difficult to apply but this is so easy with an angled eyeliner brush.

Topshop Blush in Flush This is without a doubt, the best blush I own because the colour just suits my skin tone perfectly. There really isn't much more I can say about it.

Benefit You Rebel Tinted Moisturiser I've used this tinted moisturiser so much this summer and am really interested to look into some other brands ready for next summer.

CoverGirl Last Blast Waterproof I need some more of this soon, it's just perfect :)

Boots 17 Eyeshadow in Mardi Gras This is great to wear along the lower lash line and then to line the top with just a flick of mascara. Really effortless but brightening.

Max Factor Eyeshadow in Burnt Bark Please, please, please, please just promise me next time you are at a Max Factor counter you will at least swatch this shadow. It is without a doubt my most used eyeshadow! I love everything about it.

July Favourites

It's that time again :) I really do love doing these post's sometimes just as a way of letting you all know what I've been using and loving:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin This has been a favourite of mine ever since I got it, but I've been using it loads this month because it goes so well with my All That Glitter eyeshadow that I am trying to use up

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango I got this is the ASOS sale and I love it! Next time you are at an Illamasqua counter, swatch it because I think you will all love it

Avon Nail Polish in Vintage Blue I've always loved Avon formula's and this colour is perfect for the pastel trend

Avon Nail Polish in Luxe Lavender Another great pastel that needs 2 coats max

Asda Nail Polish in Streamer This is one of the products I'm trying to use up because I think I am going to wear it loads this Summer

Maybelline Colossal Mascara I reach for this like pretty much everyday because I think the effect it gives is really good :)

Topshop Blush in Flush I didn't use this for a while because I didn't really have a lot of experience with cream blush, but I think I have just about mastered it now and I love it! I'm hoping to pick up a few more Topshop bits when I go shopping

Benefit You Rebel Light Perfect for summer :) I think this product has shown me I can get away with very little coverage this time of year and I am looking into trying some different brands once I've finished this

Mac Paint Pot in Painterly Urban Decay Primer Potion has been such a fail recently and I just keep coming home from work with creased shadow, but my Paint Pot has been doing really well. I really do need to but some more!

June Favourites

In all honesty, I've been really lazy with my make-up this month and have just been keeping it really plain. I've mainly been using products that i know work. Also, as a little heads up, I've put myself on a make-up ban so there is a chance that next months favourites wont be very exciting either:

Mac MSF Natural in Light Medium This is the only face powder I own because it works so well i don't feel the need to pick up another. As you can see from the picture, i have hit pan so i may have to break my make-up spending ban soon to replace it.

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Great for school because i can apply it really quickly and i know it has enough coverage that i don't really have to worry about concealer. It's not ideal for hot weather because it is a little heavy, but it stays in place for hours!

Barry M Nail Paint in Berry Ice Cream My new favourite colour :) I'm currently wearing it on my toes :D

Avon Make-up Brushes They are sooo soft and apply make-up soo well. I will admit i have no mac ones to compare them to but I'm so happy with the Avon ones that i currently don't feel the need to have to try mac's.

Natural Collection Lipstick in Apple Blossom & Natural Collection Lipgloss in Fondant Such a beautiful lip combo. and with both products costing £1.99 each it is such a bargain! I'm really interested to try more colours by this brand :)

CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof Recently found this in my collection and it's been great for the hot summer weather :) My mascara usually has a habit of melting into my eye which is VERY painful

Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara I was so upset when i lost this but now I've found it and i love it again! amazing quality for such a bargain brand like Maybelline.

May Favourites

I think just about everyone in the UK has been taking advantage of the great weather this month, and my May Favourites represent that :)

St. Moriz Self Tanning Mousse Wearing Shorts, dresses and leggings means having to add a little colour to my legs, and this is the only thing i have been using recently

Avon SPF 50 Sun Cream I'm a little overprotective of my skin, especially in the summer so i like to wear SPF 50 under my make-up

Lush Tea Tree Water This is so great as a freshening spray on a hot day, I love it!

Topshop Cream Blush in Flush This is my first ever cream blush, and although it is a kind of cream to powder, i really like it, I cant wait to get some more :)

Mac MSF in Soft and Gentle I LOVE THIS! I kind of neglected it for a while, but this makes an amazing eye shadow! if you have it, try it on your eyes.

Benefit You Rebel Lite Tinted Moisturiser I love this when it's too hot to wear full foundation, but i can only really wear it on good skin days

Essie Nail Polish in Van D'Go I love this on my toes when I'm wearing sandals. LOVE IT!

Maybelline Wet Shine Gloss in Clearly Coral So glad to have this product back in my life!

W7 Metallic eye shadows in Golden Eye, Bronzed & Burnt Plum These are my new loves. Can't wait to get more :)

April Favourites

The weather has been quite nice this month so i think the products i have been using have changed a lot. These are my April Favourites:

Tesco Vitamin E Face Scrub I think this is my favourite product out of all the ones i bought, but i'll do a full review later in the month

Essie Polish in Van D'Go I've been wearing this sooooo much recently. It's just so lovely and flattering for this time of year

Mac Mineralize Blush in Rhapsody In Two LOVE! I'm soo glad this was out when i went to mac otherwise i would have completely ignored it!

Benefit You Rebel Lite I've been trying to get some use out of this whilst the weather has been nice and my skin has been ok

Mac TLC in Feelin' Good Looks amazing with NYX in Orange Soda! I blame Paula for this lip combo! you got me addicted :)

NYX Round Lipstick in Orange Soda As previously mentioned :)

Playboy Lipstick in Miss December This was technically my sisters but i was having a play around and i love this with the gloss mentioned below

Benefit Her Glossiness Lip gloss in Who Are You Wearing? as i said, this looks amazing with the Playboy lipstick

March Favourites

This month we have some old favourites, some brand new items and some recently rediscovered beauty's :)

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep effect foundation: this was in last months and i put it in here too because I'm just using it so often.

Ralph Lauren Hot Perfume: I've had this for about 3-4 years and only just found it again since i swapped rooms back in like January. I forgot just how much i love it :)

Mac TLC in Feelin' Good: This smells sooo good! but after using it pretty much all month I'm convinced it's drying my lips out :( so I'm switching back to other lip balms over the next month

Calvin Klein concealer pen: This gives the same kind of glowy/dewy effect as the bourjois foundation :) and its really light and i love it :)

Boots 17 Blush in Bramble Frost: possible the best £3.50 I've spent in a while. I've got so much use out of this i really want to go and check out some of the other colours.

Max Factor Eye Shadow in Burnt Bark: great for every day. great for a smokey evening look. and if i remember correctly i got it on sale for 99p :)

Collection 2000 Hot Look nail polish in Dynasty: easily my favourite pastel at the minute :)

YSL EverLong Mascara: This was also in last months but I've just been using it more than any of my others.

February Favourites

I'm soo proud of myself for remembering to do this post :) I always forget to do monthly favourites :)

Avon Liquid Freeze Spray - How did i ever live without a quick drying spray?? I love this soo much and it makes painting my nails soo much quicker and easier :)

Nars Orgasm Blush - I feel like i've used this a lot this month, and now i have an angled brush i find it much easier to apply :)

China Glaze in Camisole - So i only get this about 2 or 3 days ago but i love it already. The consistency is fabulous and the colour is going to be perfect for school :)

Gosh Darling Lipstick - I find this much easier to apply that MAC's Myth lipstick and it's nice to wear in the daytime

Rimmel Clear Lipstick - I think i'm on my third tube of this now. I love it. It's perfect for when i don't want to use carmex and get lip balm all over my fingers

YSL EverLong Mascara - I recently did a review on this but it is currently scheduled so keep an eye out for it :)

Avon Angled Blush Brush - Used it every day since i got it and i think it makes applying any cheek product a billion times easier :)

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation - It's lovely and light and feels fresh and i love the smell of it. I also have a review scheduled for this

January Favourites

I am starting as a plan to go on, by remembering to do monthly favourites! This is what i picked for January:

Boots 17 eyeshadow in Statuesque - seriously, just go and try this shadow. You need to get through the top layer so it is more creamy and less powdery buy you can do this by just rubbing your finger over it a little. I love the colour and how easy it blends.

Mac Pink Swoon Blush - I love the colour and the finish of this blush. Sheertones are soo easy to work with and the colour looks really bright but it doesn't look too over the top.

Urban Decay Skyscraper Mascara - My new favourite :) As soon as i finish this sample size i want to go and get the full size of it. It's lovely!

Mac Florabundance Lipglass - perfect colour for a nude lip. I love it with Myth Lipstick :)

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil - I re-discovered this a few weeks ago and it is really giving my Mac Studio Finish concealer a run for it's money :) I forgot how much i like it :)

Mac Fix+ - my skin has been really dry recently because of the cold weather and central heating but this stuff has kept my make-up fresh and my skin kind of hydrated.

James Brown Dry Shampoo - I love the smell of this. It's like men's aftershave, but a very light scent! and it doesn't leave too much of a white mark on your hair like Batiste can sometimes.

October Favourites and One Regret!

I don't usually do monthly favourites because i always forget and then leave it too late but i'm gonna give it a go this month (even though it is pretty late!) I'm just gonna get straight into it:

Harper's Bazaar November 2009 issue - Mainly because i love the picture on the front :)

Nivea Oil Free Moisturising Fluid - I've had this for ages now and still don't feel the need to try something new. It moisturises so well and soaks in super fast!

Mac DSquared2 Lipstick in Nude Rose - I am soo mad with my self that i didnt get a back up of this lipstick before it sold out :( It is like my perfect shade!!

Mac Paint Pot in Painterly - Doing a good job of replacing my UDPP :)

No 7 Stay Perfect Nail Polish in Damson Dream - Amazing Winter colour. It's a shame i can't wear it for school!

Boots 17 Single Eyeshadow in Statuesque - Such an amazingly pretty colour for an even more amazing price. I dont have Mac's Style Snob but i think it is a little bit like that

Mac MSF Natural in Light Medium - So glad my mum replaced this. It is my HG powder!

Avon Conditioning nail enamel remover - It makes my nails feel really soft :) and i got it on sale for 99p :)

And the BIG regret:

Mac's Dazzleglass in My Favourite Pink - It's horrible. It doesnt taste nice. The glitter is far too chunky and it hurts. It's such a shame because it is such a pretty colour :(

June Favourites

This month's favourite's are:

• NYX round lipstick in circe
• Barry M Eye Kohl in 11 Silver
• Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
• Avon Cool Pout Lip Gloss in Ice Princess
• Barry M Lip Paint in 101
• Vaseline Sun Protection with SPF 15
• Mac Eyeshadow in Et tu, Bouquet?
• Jillian Dempsey for Avon Blush in Celestial
• Barry M Nail Paint in 119
• Batiste Dry Shampoo
• Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan in Light

Barry M nail paint on 119 (Baby Pink)

The bottom shade is Barry M Lip Paint in 101 which i hate because it is too light and the one above it is NYX Round Lipstick in Circe which i hate because it is too dark but when mixed together and a slick of the top swatch (Avon cool pout lip gloss) it's perfect :)