The Glueless Scr4pbook.

I have been working away recently so I thought it would be a good time to share what I chose to take away with me. It is a good mix of new products and old faithfuls so that I was sure to cover all bases when I didn\t have my full collection to hand.

Starting with base, I decided to take 3 options with me, the new L'oreal Infallible 24hr Matte which I have been loving, it lasts all day without fail, the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet which is a really light texture but with a great coverage, great when you know you are going to have a long day and don't want to be cake faced and finallly the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser which is really light and dewy, very different to the other two. I took two reliable concealers the Nars Radiant Creamy and the Mac Pro Longwear which both have excellent coverage and lasting power. I took my Chanel Soliel Tan De Chanel bronzer because even though the packaging is not exactly travel friendly I love it way to much to leave behind, for contour I had to take the ever reliable Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder, for blush I chose the Nars Virtual Domination Palette because there are three great options in there and finally for setting powder I took the Mac MSFN. I only took one lipstick because I have been loving it so much that I was sure I wouldnt need anything else and that is the Mac Fleshpot lipstick, I also took two liners, the Burberry Lip Definer in Rosewood and Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk which I have been playing with recently.

For eyes I packed the new Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette which is actually such a great palette for the price, the Nars And God Craeted The Woman Palette because its such a perfect size for travel and its so versatile too (I use the lightest shade for my brows). I also took the Mac Teddy Liner and the Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara, and for brows I took the Burberry Eyebrow Definer which I didn't love initially but it has grown on me since and the L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper to set them.

I just picked my most used brushes to take with me and any that I could use for more than one purpose, so 2 eye brushes, a brow brush, 2 stipple brushes, two powder brushes, a sculpting brush and my Real Techniques sponge. I found this was plenty and I actually could just live with these few to be honest. 

Hope you enjoyed this post. How do you pack for travelling?

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 (£29/ 50ml).

I recently picked this up because I had heard about it a lot and thought it was about time I owned a tinted moisturiser, I was a bit scared to be honest because I didn't know wether I would like it or if the coverage would be enough for me but I actually love it so I thought I should do a review to tell you why.

Firstly, it comes in a tube which is both handy and hygienic, and it means you can get every last bit of product out too. This is a cream product which is really soft and lightweight on the skin, it gives a light to medium coverage as it is buildable but can also be sheered out. The finish is dewy and healthy looking but tacky to the touch so oily skin types will want to set it with a powder, I do find that because of the consistency and finish that it does move around somewhat during the day but nothing crazy. On my skin it lasts for around 4-6 hours but on a dry skin type it would be longer for sure. This also has a really nice soft fruity scent and SPF 30.

I'm really loving this so far and I can see me wearing it throughout spring and summer, have you tried it before?

I have been trying to be good after Christmas and not spend too much money on new things while I use up what I already have, but of course I have picked up a few bits and got some nice freebies lately too so I thought I'd just do a quick post to share them.

& Other Stories rings are my weakness, I love that they are so sleek and modern, my most recent purchases were the angled ring (£7) and the wave ring duo (£2) above and I'm loving them.

After seeing Essiebutton talking about the Burberry Brow Definer (£23) on her blog before Christmas I knew I'd be 'needing' it so I finally ordered it the other week and a review will be up soon.

I love these simple old school watches that are coming back everywhere at the moment and I managed to find this on on eBay for around £4, bargain.

This months Elle comes with a free Benefit Roller Lash mascara which is still yet to be released Instore so I've been trying that out for the last week, I'll be reviewing it when I've come to a good enough conclusion.

My brother got me a Space NK voucher for my birthday so I decided it was a good time to stock up on some bits I'd been after, I chose the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser (£29) and I can't believe the coverage considering it gives such a natural finish. Review coming.

I also spotted the prettiest tulips I've ever seen, all white with pink at the tops of te petals. I loved them while they lasted.

Lastly, I'm a sucker for H&M homeware so I ordered this gold tray (£9.99) and these pink candles (£1.99/£2.99) but I got a discount so only paid £12. They are now living on my dressing table.

Have you bought anything new lately?