Bits and Bobs of the month

I know this is quite late and I haven't posted for a while but I really wanted to share what I've been loving recently. But seriously, how is it August already?? It feels like yesterday I was freaking out over starting university and now I am in my second semester, crazy!

lets start with the Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner and the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion. I've had really bad skin at the moment and the toner helps smooth the skin and reduces the look of dry skin. I then follow it up with the Clinique moisturising lotion to keep the skin hydrated and makes my foundation.

speaking of foundation, I have re-fallen in love with my Estee Lauder Double Wear Light foundation. I started using this again as the one I was using was too dewy for winter and it made my skin look more oily. This foundation gives light to medium coverage but is buildable. It is not cakey and looks and feels good on the skin.

Okay, I have a love/hate relationship with this mascara. I got the Rimmel Scandel Eyes Flex last year and I hated it, so I put in at the bottom of my make up collection to think about later. Then a few weeks ago I picked it up again to try and use it up and I have started to like it. I like quite dramatic eyelashes and when I use this over another mascara I get that dramatic look. I say I use this over another mascara because it does clump a bit but I find it doesn't so much when used like this.

 

 

With it being winter here in Australia I have opted for darker colours, even on the lips. I found this Maybelline Colour Sensation Bold Matte lipstick in the colour MAT6 when roaming the drug store one day and loved it. I was scared to wear red on my lips as they are quite small and feel that the red makes them look smaller but this one is quite flattering and I love it! The formula is not drying and it feels lovely on the lips.

Now to get all this stuff off my face I've been using the Nivea Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes. I know that you shouldn't use face wipes (although I don't know why) but when I need a quick clean I use these. They take off my makeup so easily and do not dry out my skin. Definitely a keeper.

So I said above that my skin has been really bad lately and it has, its the worst it has ever been. I've been using the Clearasil Acne Treatment Cream to dry out my spots. Now it isn't a miracle cream (unfortunately) so they don't disappear instantly but I do find it reduces them a bit.

I recently picked up the Tresemme Heat Tamer Protector Spray to try and I am not disappointed. This does not leave my hair feeling oily or heavy and of course does the job of protecting my hair from heat.

Now the next ones aren't beauty or skin care and I don't have photos for them but I thought I would share anyway.

Peanut Butter Oreos! I love anything peanut butter flavoured and these are one of my favourites.

X - Ed Sheeran's album! He is a god! His songs are so beautiful and even if you don't like him you cant admit that his lyrics are beautiful. Take a listen to Tenerife Sea and Even My dad Does Sometimes.

The last on is a little weird but its the YouTube channel/family The Sacconejoly's. They post daily vlogs of the little family and their kids Emilia and Edwardo are the cutest kids ever!! Go check them out

So that's my favourites of the month, still cant believe its August. Leave a comment telling me your favourites of the month, or just general favourites and feel free to follow me on Blog Lovin

Talk soon
Owl
xx