The first monthly favourites post of the year, oh my how January has flown by. So much has happened already and we’ve only had 31 days of 2015 so far. I’ve been using a lot of new products recently and this favourites post could have been three times the size but I didn’t want to bore you so I whittled it down to the above 6 products.
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Being a dry skinned gal I usually tend to steer clear of anything that says matte but after running out of my beloved Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Powder, I was in a pinch and couldn’t afford to replace it just yet so bought this on a whim. I have to say, I am so glad I took the random plunge as this has been a dream. I dust a tiny amount across my forehead, around my nose and on my cheeks and it stays put all day. It doesn’t appear cakey or sit in my dry patches, super impressed.
Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser
I was hoping I wouldn’t like this as it’s a little pricey to replace but I love it. It’s a 3-in-1 gel cleanser that melts away makeup and dirt and leaves my skin feeling so soft and nourished. This has to be the best cleanser I’ve ever tried and it smells so nice! I will definitely be repurchasing it once I run out. I will also be writing a full review soon on all the Ole Henriksen products I have so keep a look out for that.
MAC Lipstick | Syrup
My sister PharmacyGirl and I both went mad for this lipstick after seeing Ingrid from YouTube saying it was her new favourite in a Vlogmas video. It’s the perfect pinky nude that’s great for everyday wear and like most MAC lipsticks, they aren’t drying at all. MAC has always been one of my favourite lipstick brands and my obsession for them has started to grow again. Uh-oh!
Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner | Eastend Snob
I first heard about this from Amelia Liana and went straight out to buy it after she said it was similar to Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk – still dying to try that one though! This shade is beautiful and so similar to Syrup that they are perfect together. It’s really hydrating and lasts a long time on my lips. I will be writing a post soon featuring these two products including swatches.
Revlon Colorstay Concealer
I bought this on a whim as I love trying new concealers and for the under eye I’d definitely say it’s a no no but for covering redness and blemishes it’s great. It’s just thick enough without appearing as though you’ve layered the stuff on. It covers everything just perfectly and has amazing wear time.
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers
Has anyone ever wanted to try something so bad but they never actually bothered to buy it? I kept saying to myself “I will buy them” but I never did and so for Christmas I just asked my sister for these and boy I am glad I did. I have some stubborn lashes that never want to do as they are told but once I curl them with these, they hold all day and look pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Definitely worth the expensive price tag.
What have you been loving in January?
Josie
Really like the sound of the Revlon concealer, I need a new budget one for under my eyes!!
Josie XOXO
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Claudia Stenhouse
JosieIt's not the best for under the eyes, it's great for concealing redness though x
Catherine
Syrup looks like such a gorgeous colour! I love the sound of the Ole Henriksen cleanser too.
Catherine, xo || Lady Liquor
Claudia Stenhouse
CatherineIt's a gorgeous colour. The cleanser is great! x
Bethan
That MAC lipstick looks like my perfect pinky nude, will certainly have to give it a swatch when I next swing by a counter 🙂
Bethan | Thought from Beth x
Claudia Stenhouse
BethanIt's lovely, so great for everyday use x
Bess Oates
i really want to try out the MAC lipstick in syrup and the rimmel lipliner – i've heard such good things about both, i just worry that they won't suit my mixed race skin, i'd also really love to try the revlon concealer but i generally only use concealer for the undereyes so maybe i shouldn't try it – nice post anyway!!
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Claudia Stenhouse
Bess OatesThey are both so lovely they are definitely worth a try. x
Claire
The Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser sounds right up my street, I have a bit of a cleanser problem at the moment 🙂
xxx Claire
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Claudia Stenhouse
ClaireIt's great, definitely worth the try x
Sara PassingFancy
that lipstick looks gorgeous in person – might pick it up next time. Always a hard decision between mattes and this one 😀
Claudia Stenhouse
Sara PassingFancyAny decision between MAC lipsticks is hard haha! x
Genevieve L
The eyelash curler sounds great! I always wanted to try one but i've heard they fall apart rather quickly, i will try to look for this one!
Vievelle
Claudia Stenhouse
Genevieve LOh really? I've never heard that before, fingers crossed that mine don't as well x
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I'm still skeptical about the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Claudia Stenhouse
。・:*:・゚★,。・:*:・゚ I v v y 。・:*:・゚★,。・:*:・゚Oh really? I was surprised how well I got on with it x
jasmine turner
How gorgeous is Syrup?! I must pick up that shade asap!
xprincessjas | ♥
Claudia Stenhouse
jasmine turnerYou must! x
Makeup Sessions
Rimmel Eastend Snob is gorgeous, definitely a repurchase.
Beti
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Claudia Stenhouse
Makeup SessionsOh definitely! 😉 x
Hali
The cleanser sounds amazing! Once I use up my L'occitane cleanser I might try a different one, I haven't decided yet…this is going on the list!
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Claudia Stenhouse
HaliThis is lovely, definitely recommend it. x
Jessica
I really want to try that Melting Cleanser. It sounds so good. Although it's pricey, at least it works!
xoxo
jessica
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Claudia Stenhouse
JessicaShame it's pricey but it's worth the splurge! x
faith pierce
East-end Snob and the Rimmel powder are two of my favorites!
This month I am seriously love NARS radiant creamy concealer and the Hourglass Ambient Lighting blush.
xx
Claudia Stenhouse
faith pierceI am dying to try that NARS concealer and that palette is one of my favourites x
Jayd Alice
Lovely picks, the cleanser you use sounds great! I love the MAC lipstick you've chosen too, I need to update my collection x
Always, Alice x