The Glueless Scr4pbook.

"A modern multi-purpose make up stick for cheeks and lips. Apply dry for a burst of high impact colour or apply wet to blend an imperceptibly smooth, sheer finish."

Firstly the packaging, it comes in a lipstick type tube so you can apply straight from the bullet but its wide enough to swipe a brush round for brush application too (I tend to use it straight from the bullet and blend it in with my Stipple brush which I find works best). The bad thing about the packaging is that it became grubby really quickly (it is the standard rubberised nars finish) and the top layer actually started peeling off which wasn't great, in the end I actually peeled off the left overs and now mine is actually shiny black plastic.

The formula, now this is marketed as a 'multiple' suggesting it can be used for the face and lips with equally good effect, I didn't find this to be true as for lips it tends to slip into the fine lines and look a bit powdery but I don't mind this as I actually bought it with the intention of using it as a blusher. I found that using a lip balm underneath can help a little but it did seem to lessen the colour pay off.

For cheeks however, I love it, it is really creamy and easy to blend and although the finish is matte and almost powdery to touch it actually gives a healthy glow somehow which is great for us oily girls that don't want to be left looking completely 1 dimensional.

The shade, I think they are accurate when they say it has high impact colour, it is very pigmented and therefore of course you only need a small amount. The shade I chose 'Anguilla' is a natural coral pink which is great on my pale skin but also looks amazing when I've got a bit of fake tan going on, it's a great all rounder and I'm certain it would suit any skin tone.

I have mentioned this in a mini review before where I stated that I don't think this is entirely worth the price tag which still rings true today. Saying that though, it's price per wear is considerably low since I have been using it almost every day. 

All in all, I don't think I'd buy one of these again, purely because of the price, I think there are other cheaper options out there, but I'm glad I got it and I can't see it finishing for some time yet.

Have you tried these?

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation (RRP £34/ 35ml).

"The ultimate in flawless natural coverage, silk Creme foundation is a beautiful, light-diffusing formula offering advanced light reflection properties which cause fine lines and wrinkles to optically vanish. Laura created innovative foundation that delivers flawless buildable coverage in a long wearing rich base" Directions: Apply a small amount with a sponge, blend gently into skin for a luminous, flawless finish.

Today I am reviewing the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation.

This is a foundation with a thick creamy texture, I would say it is between a matte and satin finish, but in no way "luminous", it is not shiny or glowy and it's not powdery or flat looking on the skin, it gives a natural healthy finish. I find the coverage of this to be medium to full depending on how you apply it, I like it best applied with a damp sponge as it gives a much more natural finish.

I find that this foundation does tend to cling to dry patches a bit even though it is such a creamy formula, so moisturising well is a must. This foundation is extremely easy to blend, it doesn't sit in pores or fine lines, it's not heavy or cakey when applied and lasts perfectly all day. 

I would say this foundation is definitely worth the price tag and I will be repurchasing in the future, although it may be the far off future as a little goes such a long way.

Have you tried it?

Just a few favourites this month, but these few I have been using almost every single day in November and I've discovered a few new holy grail products for sure.

1. River Island Pearl back and front earrings (£4), I have literally worn these every day this month, they are so cute and on trend, they just pull any outfit together which I love.

2. Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation (£33), I originally bought this in the shade 20 but I was using it so much this month that I actually decided I really should go and get the 10 and I did. The coverage is great for such a super light formula and I love that it's Mattifying but still manages to look natural. (This is creeping into Holy Grail grounds day by day).

3. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (£4), I actually forgot how amazing this is and when I dug it out at the beginning of the month I was actually quite annoyed at myself for not using it more, I have since used it every day, great coverage and super creamy.

4. Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask (£23), I have only been using this for the last couple of weeks of the month but I still consider it a favourite, I love that it actually sinks in rather than just sitting on top of the skin, leaves my face looking plump and it smells of gorgeous peach.

5. Korres Jasmine Lip Butter (£8), I have been using this every morning before I get started on my make up so that it has soaked in by the time I get to the lips, the consistency is thick and creamy and it has a lovely soft sweet smell.

6. Nars And God Created The Woman Eye Palette (£36), I have used this every single day of November, I am totally in love with it, I either use the champagne shade 'Alhambra' all over and cl it a day or I have been layering that under the copper 'Kalahari' or the chocolate 'Coconut Grove' and smudging some Coconut Grove on my bottom lash line too for a soft smoky look. This is one of my new Holy Grail finds, I'm addicted.

7. Sleek Face Contour Kit in Light (£7.99), this is so perfect for us super pale girls, and for beginners too, it's really easy to work with and easy to blend out if it all goes a bit crazy and the highlighter is pretty too.

8. Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel (£32), I have been using this daily since my Bourjois version ran out, I don't use this as a primer, I actually use it over my foundation and it gives a really nice soft-focus natural sun kissed look. (Comparison post coming soon).

9. Loreal Brow Artist Plumper (£4.99), I have really been getting into setting my brows over the last few months and I picked up this clear gel to try, as I only had the tinted types, and I've gotta say it's really good, it doesn't go crispy and doesn't dry white either, it holds until the end of the day too, definitely worth the fiver.

We're any of these your favourites too?

I had just finished cleaning my brushes the other night and I thought, why not do a post about them and all the other tools that I couldn't live without, so here they are.

Brushes- an obvious one, but there are definitely a few in my collection that I couldn't go a day without; the Elf Stipple Brush for bronzer and highlighter, the Mac 217 for applying and blending eyeshadow, the Zoeva Luxe Highlight Brush for setting powder, the Real Techniques Setting Brush for concealer and  mini Benefit Kabuki Brush for contour.

Cotton pads- for quick and easy make up and nail polish removal.

Cotton buds- for touching up eye make up, lipstick, nail polish and for applying blemish treatments.

Muslin cloth- for a gentle way to exfoliate while I cleanse when there's no time for both.

The sponge- I use two, the Dior Backstage Blender which is egg shaped and does not expand in water, and the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge which has flat edges as well as Roy d to make sure every surface is catered for. These are without a doubt the best tool for a natural looking base.

Nail file- both a glass one and a metal one, the glass because they are best for filing and so long lasting, and the metal for cleaning underneath the nail.

Tweezers- for everything. Plucking stray hairs, applying false lashes, peeling that dry flake ( you know you do it too). 

Eyelash curlers- for me, these are not a necessity as I actually have pretty naturally curly lashes, but I do find that they help to make my eyes look more open when wearing a smokey eye so I always keep them handy.

Magnifying mirror- the eyes and the brows.

Wipes- even though these are naughty, I always have to have a pack lying around, even if only to wipe the foundation from the back of my hand.

Baby wash- to keep brushes clean and soft.

Lush Full Of Grace Solid Serum (£8.25/ 20g).

"Solid serum to calm sensitive skin with fresh rose petals, portobello mushrooms and soothing rainforest butters." 

"... Portobello mushrooms are a natural anti oxidant, while Amazonian butters smooth and soften."

This serum contains organic almond oil, cupaucu butter, camomile blue oil, muru muru butter, calamine powder, targeted oil and rose oil.

So, onto my thoughts. First thing I noticed is that it does not come in its own tin, as Lush are an environmentally friendly company they are very minimalist on packaging, but I did find a little plastic tub from Muji which fits it perfectly. Second thing was the scent, it's very heavily scented, a sort of herbal floral. To use this you simply rub it between your hands and it starts to melt into your finger tips, you then rub the melted oils into your face and neck. This feels immediately moisturising but it's quite heavy and greasy so I would say unless you have extra time on your hands in the mornings or your skin is ultra dehydrated this is best only for night time as it does not sink in quickly by any means. It feels really luxurious on the skin and when I wake up in the morning my skin has a sort of velvet feel to it which I really like. I think I would repurchase this, I kind of got used to the scent after a while and it lasted me ages so it worked out quite good value for money.

& Other Stories Nail Polish (£5/ 9ml)

Recently I have developed a new love- the & Other Stories Nail Polishes. I have three at the moment and at least another three on my wishlist. The shade choice is incredible and I think the formula is actually pretty good too. Two coats is all it takes for a completely opaque finish, it dries quickly too which is always a plus for me but not too quickly that it ends up gloopy and streaky. It last on the nails for around 3-4 days in a non hands-on environment.

The packaging is basic but sleek and clean, a clear glass bottle with a white plastic lid and the brush is my favourite type- flat and wide (like the YSL ones) so it's just two swipes and everything is covered.

The colours is have so far are Boucle Greige- a light grey beige with a hint of lilac, Blunt Grey- a cloudy blue grey and Faison Dust- a dusky mauve pink. All the colours are gorgeous and they are constantly bringing out more and more, I really think these are great for the money and I really recommend them.

I was always put off buying this kit despite hearing such good things, purely because I had spent such a lot on my Kevyn Aucoin powder, but recently Boots had a Buy One Get One Half Price off which enticed me in, so I picked it up and I'm so happy I did.

Sleek Face Contour Kit (£6.49/14 g) Shade Light.

The compact itself is very tiny and chic, reminding me of the Nars packaging. It has a good sized mirror inside and clicks shut very securely so is great for on the go.

The contour shade, which takes up 2/3 of the compact is a very pigmented soft matte brown, a little too dark for a bronzer but a perfect contour shade for my pale skin, I find it really easy to work with, with very minimal effort, I use a small angled brush to apply it and blend it out with a stipple brush and I am yet to over apply withy this. I think this would be great for someone just starting out in the contour game because its pretty fool proof.

As for the highlight shade, it looks quite golden in the pan but the look on the skin is much more champagne, not a bit of glitter in sight, it is just a nice healthy sheen which looks great on cheek bones and below the brow and can even be used as an inner corner highlight.

This palette was such great value for money, now I see what the hype was all about. 

Today I am reviewing a gorgeous cleanser I have been loving recently, the REN Rosa Centifolia Express Make Up Remover (£13/ 150ml). This has been really refreshing to use after months of just Micellar water after Micellar water, I really like the feel of cream cleansers, I know it can seem like you are just moving the make up around your face but there's something really soothing about it. Anyway, this particular cleanser leaves the skin feeling fully cleansed and super soft, I, as an oily girl, can even go without a moisturiser if I use this in the mornings. It leaves a really plump healthy look on the skin. It is a thick white cream which is non greasy and yet removes waterproof eye make up perfectly and best of all it has a pump that dispenses the perfect cotton-ball-sized amount so nothing is wasted.

I have been especially enjoying using this at night and I think I will be repurchasing this when its gone.

Today I want to review the "Simply Dip" Nail Colour Remover (£5) by & Other Stories because (spoiler alert) I truly can't believe how good it is. 

I have never tried any of these hassle free nail polish removers (well, maybe once when I was 10 and I used my mums) and to be honest, I really didn't have very high hopes at all. I was wrong. Literally the quickest, simplest form of remover ever, you literally swipe it around on the sponge a few times and all traces are totally gone. The only trouble I had was with my glitter polish, I did have to go in with a separate cotton ball but for all other polish it has been great. The smell is a bit overpowering, a sort of liquorice scent but I can get over it. The packaging is chic black and white and the price is very reasonable, now just to see how long it lasts.

Have you tried one before?

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick (£25/ 3.8g) SPF 15.

I was lucky enough to be given one of these gorgeous lipsticks to try recently so I wanted to share a few thoughts on it.

This is the shade 58 'Luminous Mauve', a purple-pink which transfers as more pink on the lips. It's really gorgeous, very different from anything I own and I'm really glad I was given this shade as I never would have picked it myself and its perfect for Autumn/ Winter.

These lipsticks are extremely pigmented and hydrating, they have a very luxurious feel and a beautiful creamy texture which lasts. They have a satin finish but I have found they actually look good matted down with some powder and equally good with a high shine gloss on top for a really intense look. The lasting power is around 1-2 hours which isn't great but the pigment leaves a pretty stain behind and since they are a satin finish, they are easy to reapply on the go.

I'm pretty tempted to go for a few more colours, maybe I'll save up some Boots points. Have you tried these lipsticks?

Lush's Luxury Lush Pud (£3.50) Limited edition for the Christmas period.

"Unwind with this soothing bath bomb, perfect before bedtime, drop this in the bath and watch it create pastel coloured islands in the pink water as it fizzes and froths, sharing it's fragrance with the Twighlight bath bomb, the comforting Tonka Absolute, Ylang Ylang and relaxing Lavender Oils will help banish tension."

Tonka Absolute - vanilla like aroma, anti inflammatory.

Ylang Ylang - sweet floral, uplifting properties for combatting stress and depression.

Benzoin Resinoid - deeply cleanses and soothes skin, eases muscles and reduces swelling.

Lavender Oil - to calm the mind, aid sleep and muscular pain. Anti septic, anti bacterial and relaxing.

(All of the above descriptions were taken straight from the Lush website.)

The reaction of this with the water alone was enough for me to say I'd be repurchasing it. This is a huge bath bomb, I have used it once so far but I think I have another 2 baths left in it which is pretty good I'd say. I am assuming that the first time is going to be the best for the visual side of things, I can't get over how pretty it looked, (these photos have not been edited, they were however taken with the flash on). The sweet scent with a hint of lavender filled the whole room up and it really did make for a relaxing setting. I need to stock up on these before they get out away again for another year.

Have you tried this yet?

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer (RRP £26.50/ 5.92g) Shade SC-2.

"Conceal your discolouration, imperfections and redness with Laura's iconic concealer. Oil free and long wearing, this unique two-toned camouflage allows you to customise the colour to meet your needs. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive."

The technique: "Using the secret camouflage brush, blend the two colours on the back of your hand, using feather light strokes, conceal the areas of concern."

This concealer is designed so that you can custom make your own perfect shade but I find that using the peach shade under my eyes cancels out any dark circles and I use the flesh tone for my blemishes and redness. The coverage of this concealer is incredible with just a small amount, it's very thick in the pan but as soon as it touches the skin it becomes creamy and easy to blend. It doesn't feel cakey or heavy when applied either which is amazing considering the coverage. It has a matte finish which is long lasting and doesn't gather in fine lines or crease. I would say a person with dry skin might like to moisture before using this but for all other skin types it would be fine on its own.

It comes in a chic deep red compact with a mirror so it is perfect for on-the-go. I highly recommend this concealer, it is definitely worth the hype!

Boots recently had a Buy One Get One Half Price offer on Sleek products so I picked up a few bits including this EyeBrow Stylist (£5.99) and I've been using it almost every day since, so I wanted to do a mini review because I've really been loving it.

So it comes in quite cheap looking but sleek (no pun intended) black plastic packaging, one end has a spooly, which I think is a pretty good one and a good size too, the other has the product.

There are three shades, I chose medium which is a great match for my hair colour. The product is wide and angled which I think I prefer to the teeny tiny ones because I have a LOT to fill in on my brows. It's quite waxy which I know a lot of people don't like but I find it helps it stay put all day and its not so heavy that you can actually feel it on your skin. I find this really easy to work with, brush out and remove at the end of the day. I would say this is definitely a drugstore alternative to the Hourglass Arch that I love so much.

I really recommend this for people who can't leave the house without their brows on but are always in a rush. I will definitely be repurchasing, it's great for the money in my opinion. 

Morning

In the morning I first go in with the Garnier Micellar Water to remove any oils and dirt that have built up over night, I then give a spray of my Lush Tea Tree Water just to sooth any redness and my skin in general, for bad skin days I will then dab some BodyShop Tea Tree Oil on any blemishes. For moisturiser I will use the Effaclar Duo by La Roche Posay on bad skin days as I find this is enough by itself, but on normal days I have been using the Korrws Pomegranate Moisturiser which I have just finished up so its back to the old faithful Seaweed Day Cream by the BodyShop. Then I usually spritz my face with the La Roche Posay Thermal Water and once that has soaked in I apply the Kiehls Micro Blur Skin Perfector.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, when I get in from work and I know I am going out somewhere later and will need to re do my make up or the total opposite and I'm just jumping straight into bed, I have been using the Ren Rosa Centifolia Express Make Up Remover to get all my make up off, followed by the Lush Tea Tree Water to tone and get any last traces of make up, some Body Shop Tea Tree Oil on any blemishes and a spritz of La Roche Posay Thermal Water for hydration. I also like to use the Korres Jasmine Lip Butter after I have removed my lip make up so my lips do not dry out.

Evening

When I go in the bath I like to use my Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter by the BodyShop to remove my make up, followed by the Vitamin C Microdermabrasion Exfoliator a couple of times a week. I then use a mask whilst my conditioner soaks in, recently it's been either the Aesop Camomile Anti Blemish Masque or my favourite Honey & Oat mask from the BodyShop. When I am out I apply my Kiehls Eye Treatment with Avocado (sorry I totally forgot to include it in the pictures but I've spoken about it a million times) and my night moisturiser, at the moment it is the Vitamin E Sorbet by the BodyShop (which I prefer to use at night as I don't like anything heavy on my oily skin at the start of the day) and then just before I go to bed I will use the Vitamin E Serum-in-Oil by the BodyShop all over my face and apply my Korres Lip Butter.

Hope you enjoyed reading this, I always enjoy reading others and getting ideas of some new products to try.

I am finally reviewing the famous REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask (£30/ 50ml) which comes complete with a muslin cloth for removal. Like all REN products it's jam packed with natural ingredients which is a great start.

To use this mask I follow the instructions on the box, which is simply spread over clean skin and leave for 10 minutes, then remove with the damp muslin cloth. This should only be done once a week as this  is an exfoliating mask. It is suitable for all skin types too (apart from sensitive).

In brief this mask is supposed to remove dead skin cells, make skin appear healthier and more radiant, help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and combat congestion, blemishes and blackheads.

My thoughts... So it's true what everyone says it is a thick sticky orange gel that is just like marmalade in texture, it smells of oranges which is really refreshing. It says you can experience a tingling feeling when the mask is on but I have never had that (only on the odd sore blemish) but I have read a lot of reviews where people have. I think I would feel like it were working more if I had that sensation but anyway, once on the skin it's almost clear and doesn't set or go hard, it stays the same consistency until you wipe it off. I think the feeling of wiping it away with a warm cloth is really pampering but I like to splash water over my face too because I feel like the muslin cloth can leave product behind.

As for the results, I never really notice a change to the look of my skin, but it does always feel soft, smooth and plump as though it really has taken a layer of skin off. I can't comment on the fine lines and wrinkles because I don't have any that are really noticeable to see results on but I would say that my skin feels tighter after using this mask, not it a stiff-cant move kind of way but just in a more youthful way which I love. In my personal experience it hasn't helped with blackheads or blemishes, not noticeably anyway, which is a shame.

All in all I'm really happy to have tried this mask but I won't be repurchasing it when it's gone, I just think I'd rather spend my pennies on something new to try. I hope this was helpful.

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation £33/ 30ml/ SPF 15.

"Smooth effect fluid foundation, natural matte finish. An ultra light second skin foundation that naturally smoothed and evens out the complexion with a matte velvety effect. The lightweight aqueous texture is adapted to normal and combination skin.... Weightless sensation...maintains colour and radiance all day long."

This foundation claims to contain "smooth effect powders" which fill surface irregularities and instantly smooth pores, "dark spots and redness are perfectly corrected", they also recommend that you apply this with your fingertips.

I found this foundation to be a medium to full coverage, I think it could be built up to a full coverage but it would begin to feel and look cakey, but it is buildable so if you have certain problem areas you can add more where needed. I would say that the pigmentation of this is pretty good for such a think liquid foundation and the claim to cover redness rings true. 

The finish is a natural one, not matte and flat, but showing the real glow of the skin underneath without being dewy or shiny (God forbid!) the touch finish is velvety not powdery and the feel on the skin is super lightweight almost not even there. It does cling to any flakes or dry patches so I would say a light exfoliation is needed first.

This foundation also has the signature Chanel scent which I personally don't mind, but I know some might so its worth noting. One other thing I would advise is taking a sample home because I was matched up to a 20, but I actually think I'd be more suited to a 10, I can make it work because its such a thin formula, but it's best to get it right.

How did you find this foundation?

I'm not going to bore you with too much blabbing about how much I love this store and everything about it, so just straight on to what I got...

Some Cotton Sticks (£1) because they're always in need.

Eyebrow Brush (£7) because I needed a decent one that doesn't cost the Earth.

Eyebrow Powder (£7) as I have been wanting to try this for a while.

Simply Dip nail polish remover (£5) because the packaging sold it to me and I've never tried one of these removers before.

And lastly two nail polishes (£5 each) in the shades Blunt Grey (a light grey-blue) and Faison Dust (a pretty dusky pink nude).

I'll have a few reviews up soon, of the polishes and the Simply Dip, so keep your eyes peeled.

Dior Backstage Blender (£12).

"The egg shaped sponge for fluid foundation produces the radiant, sculpted finish of studio make up techniques. It seamlessly hugs all the contours of the face, even in those hard to reach areas."

Application tips: Take up a small amount with the side of the sponge and use horizontal strokes to draw the foundation from the centre of the face outwards, then use the tip of the sponge to apply foundation in targeted hard to reach areas of the face (wings of the nose, eye contour etc) and lastly, tap lightly with the base to adjust coverage and obtain flawless correction.

This sponge is designed to be used dry, and therefore does not expand when emerged in water, the sponge is supposed to be designed so that it does not soak up all the product even though it is dry, in my experience this does not work, after applying foundation to half of my face with a dry sponge and then the other half with a damp sponge the coverage was noticeable which is a shame because I feel as though it is no different to any other sponge on the market. 

The shape of the sponge is definitely useful however as you can easily blend all the difficult little areas which is great and the flat edge at the bottom I great for blotting out excess product for a more natural finish.

The price is OK for me, I have not used a traditional Beauty Blender (they retail at around £20) but I do use the Real Techniques sponge (which retails for £5.99) so it's a fair in between price, and for a high end brand I don't think it's too overpriced, but all things considered I think I would recommend the Real Techniques sponge over this one.

What did you think of the Backstage Blender?

Nars Virtual Domination Cheek Palette (£45)

When I saw that NARS were bringing out a cheek palette for the holidays I knew I'd be straight down to Space NK to pick one up. I have been after the famous Laguna bronzer for ages and had recently added the Doucer blush to my wanted list so I thought I'd go for this instead and see how I got on.

Firstly some notes on the packaging, it is not the traditional rubberised black, actually quite the opposite, it is actually white plastic on the front with a graphic white floral print all over it. I quite like the white but I'm not so keen on the floral and its a bit of an odd choice for a Christmas collection, but overall it's very sturdy, clicks shut tight and is not too oversized at all.

The palette contains 4 blushes (4.5g each) and a bronzer (10g).

Miss Liberty- (the highlight) a nude shade with lots of silver glitter.

Deep Throat- a salmon shade with tiny gold glitter.

Sex Fantasy- a matte lilac pink shade.

Final Cut- a true matte orange shade.

Laguna- (the bronzer) a mid toned brown with tiny gold glitters.

This palette works out extremely good value for money as each blusher weighs in at 4.5g, the individual blushers are 4.8g when bought separately and the bronzer weighs 10g but when bought separately you actually only get 8g. Baring in mind that each blusher is £22 and Laguna is £27, that's over £100 worth of product for only £45 which I think is amazing value for money.

Now onto the formula, all the blushers are extremely pigmented (Miss Liberty is not pigmented as such but is packed full of shimmer and shine) which is great but it does mean using a really light hand when applying as it is easy to go overboard. Laguna is not as heavily pigmented but I personally prefer this for a bronzer as I like to layer up gradually to get a natural look. The lasting power is great and I can see this palette lasting a life time considering the pigmentation.

Swatches above (clockwise from the top) Deep Throat, Final Cut, Sex Fantasy, Laguna and Miss Liberty.

I really recommend picking up this palette especially if you, like me, have been wanting to pick up a few  blushes or Laguna, I think all the shades can work well on almost any skin tone and at any time of year. I hope this review was helpful.

I haven't done a 'Wishlist' post for a while, even though I constantly have a never ending list, so I thought I'd show you my current wants...

1. L'oreal Color Riche lipstick in the shade Blake's Pure Red (£6.99) I only actually own one red lipstick and I really loved the nudes collection they released earlier in the year so if these are as good I've gotta have one.

2. Nars Virtual Domination Cheek Palette (£45) I have wanted to try the famous laguna bronzer for ages and this palette includes 4 blushes for only £18 more than the price of Laguna itself so why not?

3. Kiehls Midnight Recovery (£36) because I've read review after review and it's obviously a 'must have'.

4. Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel (£32) I love my Bourjois Bronzing Primer, I've been through 2 pots now so I think it's time to try the original.

5. Dior Star Foundation (£32) I've been trying a few samples of this and I've loved it I think it will definitely be worth the investment.

6. La Roche Posay Thermal Water (£8) as I have finished my current bottle and it's definitely repurchase worthy.

7. Lancome Hypnose Mascara (£22.50) I've got one in my collection but I'm pretty sure it's waaaaaay past its used by date and it the only high end mascara I really like.

8. Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Night Treatment (£12) again just because I have run out and it's HG.

9. Lastly, the new limited edition Vaseline Queen Bee (£3.95) because I have the rest of the limited ones so I can't miss this.

What have you been wishing for?

This month I've fallen in love with quite a few new products and I've pretty much been using them all month long, there is actually only one old faithful product I found whilst shopping my stash and everything else is pretty new.

1. My new Whistles snake print black leather pouch which I got using my ELLE discount, making it just £15, I love it, I've only used it a few times but it's been perched on my dressing table so that I could store at it all month.

2. The Jouer Matte Moisture Tint (£29), I ordered this from the Blow Ltd website earlier in the month because I got a discount and had been wanting it for ages, I'm so glad I got it, the coverage is amazing, the finish, the packaging, I've been using it almost every day. Full review is ready to go up soon.

3. Boucle Greige Nail Polish by & Other Stories (£5), I just love the nude grey beige tone, it's perfect for autumn and winter and I've had it on my nails at least once a week this month.

4. Sunray Pleat Pearl cream highlighter from & Other Stories (£7), I have literally used this every day, it s a cheaper high street alternative to the Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Duo that I love. It's a very pretty natural glow which is just what skin needs when it starts to get cold.

5. Sleek Brow Stylist in Medium (£5.99), definitely a high street dupe for the Hourglass Arch, it's a bit more waxy but the shape and finish is pretty much the same. Love it.

6. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (£17) I shopped my stash and found this baby and I honestly don't know why I ever put it away, I've used it to cover my dark circles all month. I'm going to be in need of a new one soon though I think.

7. Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara (£5.99) I've done a whole post about how great I think these mascaras are, especially for the money.

8. Punk Bouquet Body Soufflé by & Other Stories (£10), mainly because I love the scent and this lingers on the skins for hours after I've had a bath, it's a really fresh feminine scent, I love it so much I have the whole set.

9. REN Rosa Centifolia Express Makeup Remover (£13), this is the creamiest cleanser ever that leaves my skin not only clean but super soft and plump looking.

That's it for my favourites from October, are any of these your favourite too?

I wanted to dedicated a little post to these amazing drugstore mascaras, the Rimmel Scandaleyes Volume Flash Waterproof and Lycra Flex.

I have been using the Lycra Flex for ages now and I have loved it, but recently I needed a waterproof mascara after realising that I actually don't own one and noticed they had a waterproof version of the same thing. I snapped it up. I just wanted to share my love for these mascaras because they are definitely a hidden gem and I never see anyone talking about them.

The brush is huge which can be a pain for bottom lashes but with a small spooly at hand to comb them out you're fine, they give amazing volume and separation and they both hold a curl equally as well. The only down side I can think of is that the brush seems to catch clumps of mascara but swiping them off on the top of the tube is quick and easy. 

I think I will forever repurchase these. Do you have a drug store favourite?