June seemed to fly by, most of us seem to say this every month but it disappeared in a flash. I’m not complaining though because in just six days time, Brent and I will hopefully find out the gender of our first baby. We are so incredibly excited and I have been counting down the days in June! June was a fun and busy month for us both and it seems to only be getting better…hope I haven’t jinxed us!
As beauty favourites go, I don’t have a huge variety of products, just four that I have thoroughly been enjoying throughout this summery month. Although I have been getting hot and fluttered in this heat, I am not going to complain, it’s the best summer we have had in a long time!
Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze – I’m very particular with my skin and never go out in the sun without SPF30 or above and although this year I could get a little bit of a natural tan, I’m still choosing to fake it. Cocoa Brown has been popping up in my Bloglovin’ feed a lot recently and I’m glad to be on that bandwagon. This gradual tanner creates a soft subtle glow of colour that looks totally natural. Once applied, there’s a gorgeous slight fruity scent but the dreaded biscuity scent does come through a tiny bit on me, however it’s usually gone by morning. Compared to other brands on the market, the scent of this product is so much nicer and definitely more subtle.
Maybelline Big Eyes Waterproof Mascara – I love Maybelline for their mascaras and this one has become one of my favourites. It has two brushes, one each for the lower and upper lashes which does seem a bit gimmicky but the lower lashes brush is so tiny, it makes application easier to control. The formula is great as it doesn’t budge at all and it holds a curl all day long, something my lashes really struggle with. Will most definitely be picking this one up again.
Makeup Revolution Bronze Shimmer Highlight* – This bronzer is huge, the size of my hand huge and totally worth the tiny price tag. It has three shades in the pan but I like to use the lighter two shades together. I’ve been using a big powder brush to apply this to my face, on the places that the sun would naturally hit and it just leaves a lovely soft bronzy glow without being over the top.
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge – I have already raved about this twice in previous posts but I just can’t get enough of it! When it was first released I thought it was a total waste of money but now I only wish I had bought this sooner. It applies my base makeup flawlessly and blends it in beautifully. No harsh lines or streaks and I love how it applies my foundation in a lighter layer than if I were to use a brush or my fingers, it looks a lot more natural on my skin. Will definitely be buying this again when I need to, I haven’t used a base brush since I bought this.
Which products have you been loving this month?
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Helen
I love the Cocoa Brown 1 Hour tan but i’m yet to try the gradual tanner. Definitely will be picking it up soon!
Claudia
HelenI really want to try the 1 hour tan, such rave reviews surround Cocoa Brown at the moment! xx
Emma
I am dying to try some products from the Cocoa Brown Tan Range they all look lovely and the packaging design is really pretty! I am posting my favourites today too 🙂 x
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Claudia
EmmaThey all sound brilliant and this gradual tanner isn’t any different! I agree, the packaging is lovely xx
Charline
That bronzer looks great! I don’t really get on with that make up sponge though 😉
My favourites are up on the blog!
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Claudia
CharlineIt’s a lovely bronzer, and so cheap too! Aw that’s a shame! 🙁 xx
Katya
I still haven’t got round to trying Cocoa Brown tan yet but it sounds so good! I love the Miracle Complexion Sponge. It makes foundation look so natural!
Claudia
KatyaYou need to, it’s so fav! Doesn’t it?! SO natural and flawless, love it! xx
grace ziegfeldgirl
gentle bronze is now my all time fave tanning product! i literally can’t get enough of it! it just gives a nice colour, not too tanned though you can build up the colour if you want.
Claudia
grace ziegfeldgirlMe neither, i’m nearly out already! xx
nueyork
I love the Real Techniques sponge so, so much! I don’t think I even need to try the Beauty Blender with it in my stash. x
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Claudia
nueyorkMe neither, it’s way over priced as well, I’ll stick to this little beauty! xx
Zoe
I love the RT sponge, I was the same as you and only recently bought one because I didn’t see the point but now I love mine and couldn’t imagine not having it in my collection. Loved this post 🙂 lots of love xxx
Zoe ♥ MammafulZo
Claudia
ZoeThank you, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 xx
Holly
Maybelline mascaras are always my favourites, I like the idea of having a separate brush for upper and lower lashes so I’ll have to give this one a try 🙂
Love Holly x
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Claudia
HollyThey never seem to disappoint with their mascaras, they certainly know what they’re doing! xx
dee
Great photos!! Love your blog
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