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MAY BEAUTY FAVOURITES

So I know it's not the end of may yet but I thought I'd do a little round up of skincare bits I've bought this month will link everything up below!

I know a lot of people have been talking about these L'oreal Pure Clay masks so I've been wanting to try them out. I chose the detox mask as I have quite oily/spot prone skin but they also have one to make your skin 'glow' and one to make your skin more matte. They are currently on offer in Boots for £5.99 and it says you get 10 applications from each pot. The mask is quite thick and as it dries and hardens it goes right into all of your pores to pull out all the grease etc. and after I washed it off my face felt really fresh and soft. It is a little drying depending on how long you leave it on for because it dries hard so unless you have super oily skin I'd recommend putting on a light moisturiser after!

I go on holiday next week and I have been looking for a shimmer oil to use on my shoulders/chest area for a bit of 'glow from within' look. I have quite oily skin so I was a bit hasty at first but it actually dries and leaves your skin feeling super soft and not greasy! It's Superdrug's own brand and it was a much paler shimmer than others I've seen (perfect for my milk bottle skin!) and I love it! This was the only one that was there when I went but I think they've changed the packaging because I've found the exact same one here! It's just £4.99 so quite a bargain compared to others out there. It is quite a light shimmer, not too glittery but and I think in certain areas like collar bones I'd add a bit of powder highlight to emphasise the shine.

Okay, this isn't a new thing I know Tangle Teezers have been around for ages now but I have only just bought one and wow! I have quite thick hair so it gets really knotty but the Tangle Teezer just glides through my hair with less breakage than a normal hairbrush, I literally don't know how it works but it does! These are priced at about £13 at Boots but I actually managed to get mine on offer at B&M for £8 so keep an eye out!

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WHAT'S IN MY MAKE-UP BAG?

Lately I've been trying sooo many make-up products, from cheaper dupes to their high end alternatives and I'm finally quite happy with how my make-up bags looking! I wanted to share with you a few of products that I use every day and prove that not all great make-up has to cost the earth!

First I'll start with foundation, I must have tried millions of different foundations throughout the years! From mouse to liquid to powder and I think I've finally found the perfect everyday foundation for my acne-prone skin - No7's Beautifully Matte. Priced at just £14.50, I think it's a steal, it's a full coverage foundation but it's super lightweight so it doesn't leave your face feeling heavy!

Next, I have to talk to you about NARS radiant creamy concealer! Literally every fashion blogger on the planet raves about this concealer and so I had to try it and I'm so glad I did! I have tried the LA Girl Pro Concealer too which is meant to be a dupe for this and whilst I found it had really good coverage even the palest shade was a bit orange-y on my skin (pale girl problems). I get the NARS in shade Vanilla and it's the perfect shade for brightening under your eyes and it's super easy to blend out and doesn't sit heavy on your skin. At £23.00 it's not the cheapest on the market but it does last a while and for the coverage it's really worth it!

Right, onto lipsticks, they are my ultimate makeup guilty pleasure so I wanted to share a few of my favourites with you guys - I couldn't just pick one! My top favourite would have to be the Gerard Cosmetic Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick and my favourite shade is Mile High which is a perfect every day nude-y pink! What I love about these lipsticks is the staying power they literally last all day! Whilst they are slightly drying (name me a matte lipstick that isn't) I normally pop some lip balm on before I apply it and that helps a lot! My second favourite lipstick would be the MAC Liptensity Lipsticks, they're satin finish so they're not drying but they still have incredible staying power and pigment - love, love, love! I actually bought mine in duty free last year but they're only about £16.00 anyway! I have the shade Driftwood and it's a slightly lilac under-toned nude.

Last but not least I wanted to mention the Gerard Cosmetics Slay All Day setting spray, I initially bought this because I'd heard so much about it and so I bought it in the smaller bottle for £10.00 to test out and I found it worked really well! It's a really lightweight spray so your face isn't left feeling really wet and it smells incredible (well, the cucumber one I get does!) plus it keeps my makeup in place all day long!

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SKIN SAVIOURS

I'll be the first to admit that I have always struggled with my skin, from the age of around 12 I have suffered with a 'combination' skin type and for the past few years I have been looking for products that actually work! I have tried pretty much every skin care product out there and nothing was very effective for me!

Until I recently read some really great reviews on Elemis products, I had a look around and found some really great products that I have tried and tested and now I want to share them with you guys!! The first product which I absolutely LOVE is the Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm, I know what you're thinking; a BALM on your face is going to get pretty greasy but you're completely wrong! The balm comes with a cute little white wash cloth and tiny spatula which shows you how much product to use. It costs £40 from the Elemis website - but I would recommend shopping around because a lot of places do great deals on Elemis products! I know £40 is a lot to spend on one cleanser but honestly your skin will feel so much softer and more refreshed and I've had mine for over a month and I've barely made a dent in it! I use it every night before bed and when I wake up my skin still feels so fresh!!

The second product that I wanted to mention was the Herbal Lavender Repair Mask, I love this product and it's perfect for blemish prone skin. It's a clay mask so it is quite thick but I love these are my favourite face masks because I feel like it's really getting into my pores and clearing them out! I'm not a big fan of high street brands of face masks as the fruity flavours tend to irritate my skin and therefore do the opposite of what they're meant to! But the lavender mask is really cooling and it smells incredible! The instructions say to use it once or twice a week so I usually have a Friday night face mask to refresh myself ready for the weekend! simply wear the mask for10 minutes, enjoy the light tingling feeling and wash off!

If you have any questions about these products or if you have any other Elemis products that you love please let me know! I've linked everything so they should be easy to find!

Love,

Becky X

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