Well would you look at that - June is already upping it's sticks and disappearing quicker than I thought it would! So I thought as we're already more than halfway through this year, I've got a little beauty favourites of 2016 (so far) for you guys, so let's get stuck in!
1. Skincare
- La Roche Posay Makeup remover milk
For a while, I have wanted to stop using makeup remover wipes, as they are filled with nasty parabens and chemicals that end up drying my already dry skin out even more. Enter the makeup remover milk from La Roche Posay - the product that has officially ended my makeup wipe addiction! It's so gentle and simple to use, my makeup comes off easily by using it with a cotton pad (and I wear a LOT of makeup), and it doesn't irritate my eyes whatsoever. Plus, it's paraben free. Bonus.
- La Roche Posay Effaclar range
Pictured is just the toner, but the La Roche Posay Effaclar range is something I only recently discovered, and it's already made quite a big difference to my skin. I suffer from dry, sensitive and acne prone skin, and this has already helped even out my skin tone and imperfections without drying or irritating it further, which is something I look for in skin products, but have a hard time finding.
- Bioderma Sensibio Light Soothing Cream
Bioderma is a brand that I've really admired over the last year or so, as, like La Roche Posay, it's easy to find and relatively affordable. It's also brilliant for sensitive skin, which is something I have. This moisturiser is great as it soothes irritation on the skin - I use the light version as it makes skin feel fresh yet well nourished.
- Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant
Another very recent find, Grown Alchemist is a brand worth splurging on - their products are so natural (free from a huge abundance of crap, including parabens, artificial fragrances, animal derivatives and petrochemicals). This facial exfoliant is gentle enough to use daily, but still has enough of a kick that after only one use, my skin already felt noticeably softer and smoother. Plus, the pink grapefruit and glucomannan extract are a great combo to hydrate the skin (and it smells pretty great too!)
2. Makeup
- Cover FX Calming Primer
I've always been a huge fan of Cover FX - their skin makeup is incredible. Long lasting, high coverage and free from nasty chemicals (as you can tell, I like things to be as natural as possible). I needed a new face primer, and wanted to try a new one out from them - this calming one is great for reducing redness, irritation and skin discoloration, and after only a few weeks of using it, I can safely say that it was well worth the money.
- La Roche Posay Effaclar BB Blur
I had just run out of my beloved NARS Sheer Glow, and really needed a new foundation that would be light enough (but still with enough coverage) for Summer. Enter another La Roche Posay love - this BB blur cream is amazing for hiding enlarged pores (something I suffer from) and evening out skin tone. The added bonus is that it's main purpose is being a suncream, with SPF 20, so it's perfect for those hazy London summer days.
- Cover FX Blemish Treatment Concealer
Another Cover FX product, this concealer is brilliant for covering any blemish, and with added salicylic acid, it treats the blemishes as well! It also has buildable coverage which is useful for those times when I've had a major breakout. I've been using this concealer for years, and I don't think I'm going to stop any time soon.
- By Terry Line Designer in Black Ink
I've never really been one to splurge on eye makeup before (apart from the naked palette by Urban Decay), and my go to eyeliner has been the Collection 2000 felt tip liner since I was about 13 (it costs 2.99), but I have to say, this eyeliner is competing to become my number 1! It's much easier to apply than I thought it would be, and the jet black inky colour stays on for hours without smudging, yet is really easy to remove.
- By Terry Terrybly Densillis Concealer
This is the ultimate concealer for covering dark circles, discoloration and eye bags. The luxurious creamy formula blends into the skin like a dream, and even though the coverage is buildable, it still feels uber light on the skin.
- Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara
WOW is the first word that springs to mind when I'm asked about this mascara. I like big, long, full lashes, even for the daytime, and this mascara does the trick. I have a travel mini version which is great for on the go touch ups, but honestly, I don't even need touch-ups throughout the day!
- Charlotte Tilburry Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty
My first (and currently only) product from the recently hailed Makeup Queen, Charlotte Tilburry. If you know me well, you'll know that I am a bit of a lipstick lover ('a bit of' being a major understatement) and these lipsticks do not disappoint. Beautiful, creamy texture, moisturing yet matte, and great for super even coverage. Love Liberty is a gorgeous deep plum shade, which I highly recommend (a drugstore dupe is definitely Rimmel Kate Moss Matte in 107) especially for Autumn.
- By Terry Crayon Levres Terrybly in Dolce Plum
By Terry's Dolce Plum is a great lipliner to brighten up any shade of lipstick, and it blends like a dream. It's also a great addition to the Charlotte Tilburry lipstick in Love Liberty!
- NARS Velvet Lip Liner in Lanikai
I have always been a huge fan of the NARS velvet matte lip pencils - they are my go to product in my makeup collection. I'd been searching for this lipliner everywhere, but it was sold out for ages (I'm not surprised why). It's the perfect deep red shade and the application is so easy as its an automatic lip pencil.
- Estee Lauder Automatic Pencil for Lips in Cafe Rose
This has been one of my favourite lip liners for YEARS and I just repurchased one, which is why it's in this post. It is, in my opinion, one of the best lipliners I have ever used. A beautiful, deep rose colour, in a brilliant refillable applicator. I even use this as a lipstick itself with a bit of lip-balm!
- By Terry Rouge Terrybly in Bare Instinct
This is one of my new favourite red shades. It's a slightly muted, deep rose-red shade, and is one of the easiest to apply lipsticks I've ever had due to how soft and creamy it is. The "Terrybly" inscription on the lipstick itself also makes the product seem even more luxury than it already is!
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina
This is by far one of the best long-lasting liquid lipsticks I have ever tried. Patina is an unusual, cool purple/pink shade, and is unlike any other colour I own. The lipstick has a daupher applicator so is super easy to apply, and the formula is great for a long lasting look.
- By Terry Terrybly Velvet Rouge Liquid Velvet Lipstick in Lady Bare
Another great liquid lipstick, the daupher applicator on this one is in an hourglass shape, so is great for creating a fuller lip. Lady Bare is a warm beige colour, so not 100% my thing, but I cannot fault the lipstick in terms of the formula at all!
- Sensai Silky Design Rouge in Hiiro
These lipsticks (which come as an automatic lip crayon) are incredible - so easy to apply and are great for quick touch-ups during the day. Hiiro might be one of the most beautiful red colours I have ever seen - think classic, like Marilyn Monroe.
- NARS Limited Edition Hardwired Lipstick in Deadly Catch
Nab this beauty while you can! A shocking, bright red which doesn't crust or crumble off your lips. You'll feel like a Hollywood Screen Siren in this.
3. Misc.
- Grown Alchemist Lip Balm Vanilla & Watermelon
Not only does this lip balm smell like Summer, it's super hydrating and a great addition to lipstick if you want to turn it into a lip gloss.
- Roger & Gallet Hand & Nail Cream (With Shea Butter & Apricot Oil)
Roger and Gallet hand creams are super nourishing for dry hands, great to take on the move, and smell divine. It's like a Parisian bathroom in your pocket!
- Hand Chemistry Extreme Hydration Concentrate
This is unlike any other hand product I've ever used. The formula is more like a gel than a cream, and you're only meant to use this once a day for two weeks (or as long as you need) before achieving soft, hydrated hands. I haven't had dry hands for months because of this product - and I can't say enough good things about it.
- Percy & Reed No Oil Oil (For Thick Hair)
I like using hair oils on the ends of my hair to prevent dry ends as much as possible as I use heat styling tools nearly every day. This one is brilliant as it's thicker and more like a serum, and my hair immediately looks (and smells) fresher and more rejuvenated after using this.
- Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion (Sea Salt & Oil Spray)
I have always lusted over the Bumble & Bumble Sea Salt Spray, but have always been put off by the price. I bought this mini version of their newer spray, which is sea salt spray infused with oils, to test out before buying a big version of the original, but I have to say, I think this is better than the original! It still gives the gorgeous texture, look and smell of the original sea salt spray, but the oils help to rejuvenate limp, dry hair instead of drying it out even more.
So, I hope you all enjoyed this beauty favourites. Let me know if you like this format and if you want more posts like this in the future - maybe I'll do one every 6 months?
Let me know!
