I usually flit between different products all month and just end up using some more than others and some impress me more than others. February however was a month of using just these products over and over again. If I don’t use these products, I don’t feel complete and there’s one in here that I was too hard on when I first used it.
YSL Black Opium – review
One of the best smelling scents I have ever whiffed. A mixture of vanilla and black coffee….yes you read that correctly, it’s a deep sultry scent that’s perfect for evening wear, although I wear it in the day time too. Seriously, this scent is just gorgeous I can’t even describe it. The bottle is really unique too and looks so pretty in my collection. The reason I love this though? On me the longevity is nothing I have ever had before. I spritz a bit of this in the morning, and it lasts all day long. It wears off slightly as in it’s not as strong as when you first spray it but by the evening I still have a lovely lingering scent of it and never need to top up throughout the day, it’s incredible.
Max Factor Creme Puff Blush | Seductive Pink – review
A full review will be coming very soon but this blush has been on my cheeks everyday since I bought it. It’s such a beautiful soft pink that blends really well and super pigmented that you only need a tiny bit. The formula reminds me of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushers, but more on that another day….
YSL Touch Eclat – review
This is the product I was way too harsh on. I used it a fair few times, wasn’t sure about it and stopped using it for about 6 months. Last month I decided to just give it a break and try again and oh my I love it! After I apply my concealer, I apply this on my cheekbones, down the centre of my nose, cupids bow and a little on my under eyes and it just brightens everything up nicely. It has a pink tone to it which makes my skin have such a pretty sheen, it’s just lovely and I take back any bad feelings I felt previously.
Zoeva Face Shape Brush
At first I didn’t really know what to do with this brush, it was great for applying cream contour to the face but not for blending it out. I randomly used it on my concealer one day and it’s perfect for this. I dab the products into the skin rather than circular motions and it blends it all in perfectly and gives me an almost airbrushed look, it’s great.
Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer | Tiki
I received this in a beauty swap and knew that it would be perfect as a highlighter not a bronzer and it really is, it’s far too light even for the palest of skin tones. As a highlighter however, it’s the perfect mixture of golden tones and sheen and doesn’t make you look oily or over-dewy, it’s just enough to illuminate the face.
Milani Baked Bronzer | Glow
I’m usually not a shimmery bronzer type of gal but this one is very subtle in the shimmer department. It’s the perfect toned bronzer for my pale skin and warms up my complexion nicely. I also love how the gold veining is throughout the product and not just an overspray like most products.
What have been your favourite products from February?
Heather Nixon
The YSL perfume sounds gorgeous x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
Claudia Stenhouse
Heather NixonIt is divine! xx
jasmine turner
You always take such gorgeous photo's! That Milani bronzer looks lovely!
xprincessjas | ♥
Claudia Stenhouse
jasmine turnerAw thank you so much Jasmine, that's so sweet! xx
Grace Ziegfeldgirl
that perfume sounds divine!
Claudia Stenhouse
Grace ZiegfeldgirlIt really is! xx
Emma Louise
Lovely choices! Where did you buy the Milani bronzer from? Im in the uk and cant find them anywhere x
Emma | Emmys Blog
Claudia Stenhouse
Emma LouiseI received it in a beauty swap unfortunately but I have bought some Milani products from Comedic.co.uk before 🙂 xx
Jay S
The hard candy bronzer or highlighter as you use it for sounds awesome as it has golden tones. Great post
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Claudia Stenhouse
Jay SIt is! So subtle and pretty 🙂 xx
Charlee Greenhalgh
Fab faves 🙂 I am obsessed with Seductive Pink – such a gorgeous shade 🙂 I’ve been using the Zoeva Face Shape brush for my concealer also so much better for that 🙂 I've been loving the new Viva Glam Miley lipstick and the Roller Lash mascara 🙂
Charlee XO | CharmedCharlee
Claudia Stenhouse
Charlee GreenhalghIt's so nice for everyday wear as it isn't too over the top. I've seen that new lipstick shade, it looks so gorgeous! xx
Gyudy B.
Love these favourites! The perfume is amazing, mine is running out and I don't want it to end! 😉 xx
Gyudy's Notes Of Beauty
Claudia Stenhouse
Gyudy B.Thank you! Oh no!! Quick stock up whilst Debenhams has 10% off 🙂 xx
beautybyalicee
Ah your favourites are amazing, Opium Black smells incredible! I just got one of the Creme Blushes and I love it so far.
alice x | beautybyalicee
Claudia Stenhouse
beautybyaliceeThank you! Doesn't it?! One of the best smelling perfumes I have ever smelt xx
Antonia
YSL Black Opium is gorgeous – it's my go-to at the moment. You picked some lovely things!
Antonia x | Fifi and the Diamonds
Claudia Stenhouse
AntoniaThank you! It's such a gorgeous scent isn't it? xx
nueyork
The YSL Touche Eclat is something I have always wanted to try! It seems like the ultimate undereye brightener.
nueyork.blogspot.com
Claudia Stenhouse
nueyorkI definitely would say try it now, it's lovely for adding a subtle glow to the skin 🙂 xx
Alina Bostan
Been loving the Maxfactor Creme Puff blush lately, got mine in Gorgeous Berries. That Milani bronzer looks amazing, really need to try out the brand soon x
Beauty with charm
Claudia Stenhouse
Alina BostanThe blushers were so hard to choose from, I must have spent about 15-20 minutes choosing! It's a great brand, definitely worth looking into xx
Jackie
What lovely faves and that blush seems so pretty and a lovely shade.
Jackie | fashionxfairytale | bloglovin' |
Claudia Stenhouse
JackieThank you 🙂 it's a gorgeous shade, there's 6 stunning shades altogether and they are all worth a look at 🙂 xx
Anna.
Opium is definitely my favourite scent!