Monthly Favourites : April

As April has swiftly come to an end, it is time again for the low down on all the products that my attention has been captured by this month. April has been an exciting month of beauty discoveries, skincare saviours and the books that I have been loving in a conscious effort to read a little more and binge on Netflix a little less. 

Beauty

I have been enjoying the beauty goodies that I was fortunate enough to receive for my birthday at the end of March. This has included the stunning Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold and Night Crimson makeup bag that has become a permanent addition to my handbag this month. It is the perfect size for carrying around all my makeup essentials (and the countless non-essentials) and I no longer find myself scrabbling around the bottom of my bag to locate my lipstick when on the go.

The ZOEVA Rose Golden Complete Eye Set was also a birthday gift and I have been endlessly experimenting with these brushes since. Not only do they make a gorgeous edition to your vanity table, but they are an amazing quality and blend eyeshadow like a dream. A couple that have particularly caught my attention are the 322 Brow Line Brush that I find works beautifully for applying my Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade and the 142 Concealer and Buffer Brush for a seamless coverage.

Skincare

This month I have been battling with my skin as mine has been playing up and constantly breaking out. To help keep my problematic skin under control I have turned to the Tropic Radiance Clay Mask and I have been so happy with the results. This masks contains 100% natural ingredients to detox and exfoliate your complexion and I am left with impeccably soft and smooth skin. 

Books

As someone who has always loved to read, I have recently not had, or simply been unwilling to make, the time for escaping into a good novel. Ever since I made the dangerous decision to subscribe to Netflix I have become hooked on watching (and re-watching) all my favourite TV shows. However, becoming slightly worried about the negative effects this might be having, I decided to aim to read at least two new books each month and I have fallen in love with reading again.

The first book I invested in this month was Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and I have now just finished off Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I can happily report that I thoroughly enjoyed both novels and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a couple of new reads.

That's all for this month's favourites and I hope you all enjoyed hearing about the beauty and non-beauty products that I have been loving throughout April. I would love to hear all about your favourites this month as well as your thoughts on my picks in the comments down below!

Devon

xoxo

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Monthly Favourites : March

This month has been one of few discoveries and, rather than clamber around my room trying to add to the list, I decided to keep this post honest and stick to the small selection of beauty items that have stood out this month. Despite being a few, this is still a list of beauty gems; including a face lift in a bottle, the cult eyeshadow brush and my answer to long, luscious locks. 

1. Tropic Organic Facial Elixir Oil

Not only will this golden bottle make a luxurious addition to your dressing table, but it will also work wonders on the appearance of your skin. Encased inside is a silky combination of plant oils that work in harmony to improve tone and texture. I rub a couple of drops into my face before I go to sleep and I wake up with a noticeably hydrated complexion. Over time it claims to reveal younger looking skin, a realistic expectation after the improvement I have witnessed in the short space of time I have been using it.

Whilst £30 can initially sound a little pricy, you receive a large 50ml bottle that you can rely on not to run out anytime soon. Furthermore it is crammed full of 100% natural, plant derived ingredients to repair, nourish and maintain youthful, healthy looking skin.

2. MAC 217 Brush

Few will be a stranger to the MAC 217; the cult brush for seamlessly blending out your eyeshadow. This month I finally invested in my very own and I have been falling head over heals for  its magical blending powers ever since. It has entirely transformed the application and appearance of my eyeshadow and my collection would now seem incomplete without it. If you are ever to invest in only one high end brush, I would without a doubt suggest you make this a priority. It is entirely versatile and can be used to seamlessly blend anything from eyeshadows to concealer and creams.

3. L’Oreal Elvive Triple Restore Shampoo and Conditioner

As someone that is in a constant battle with their locks; I am happy to have finally found a shampoo and conditioner that have improved the situation. As well as the usual frizz and dry ends, I have also been struggling with fragile hair that is shedding at a rate to cause panic. However, this strengthening duo not only nourishes my hair but has stopped the shedding and leaves it silky soft, weightless and volumised. I can see myself remaining loyal to this pair for quite sometime.

I hope you enjoyed this short but sweet monthly favourites and I would love to know the beauty items that have caught your attention this month.

Devon

xoxo

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Monthly Favourites : February

As February draws to a close, its time to look back over this short but sweet month and round up my favourites. This month has mainly been one of happy discoveries, with new skincare products entering my holy grail list and a few too many guilty makeup purchases. I am excited to share with you all the gems I have stumbled across as well as my TV, music and blogger favourite of the month.

1.  Makeup 

After constantly reading about the coveted Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and suffering from one too many brow mishaps, I finally invested in my very own eyebrow saving pencil. I can happily report that this is one product that is definitely worth the hype. It is a retractable pencil in a perfect matte brown shade and is thin enough to mimic the appearance of fine hairs. Whilst I’m not quite rocking the power brows of Cara D just yet, I am definitely now on the right track with this little Wiz.

In my recent Cult Beauty Haul, I became the very proud (if slightly broke) owner of the Stila In The Light Palette. I am a true eyeshadow addict, and I can never resist the temptation of yet another palette of mesmerising shades to add to my collection. I have loved playing around with the array of looks this one allows you to create. It is ideal for anyone looking to invest in one palette that they can rely on for any occasion. This will seamlessly transition your look from day to night with neutral browns and light shimmers as well as a few cooler dark shades.

My final makeup favourite this month has been the Tropic Contour Palettes, which have become a permeant fixture of my daily makeup routine. I have both the Bronze and Blush shades and you can read a whole review on them here. Each palette has a contour shade, one for adding colour and a highlighter. They are of an amazing quality, blend seamlessly into your skin and are made from 100% natural plant extracts.

2.  Skincare

Moving swiftly onto skincare, this month I discovered the Tropic Brand and have fallen head over heals for their entire line. I wrote a post dedicated to their basic ABC cleansing routine, but two specific products that my skin has been loving is the Tamanu Healing Balm and Face Smooth. The Balm is intensely moisturising and is perfect for hydrating your skin and healing any active breakouts or acne scarring. I have been applying a thick layer every evening before bed and wake up with a glowing complexion.

I also adore the Face Smooth, which is the best exfoliating product that I have ever tried. It perfectly polishes your complexion whilst also providing a layer of moisture. Once I wash this off, my skin is left glowing, nourished and baby soft.

3.  T.V.  and  Music

I know I am massively late on the bandwagon with this one, but I finally clicked on the Pretty Little Liars icon on my Netflix home screen. This has become a serious addiction of mine and I embarrassed to admit that I have managed to make it onto the third season in little over two weeks. 

The two albums that I have been addicted to this month are Taylor Swift 1989 and George Ezra Wanted on Voyage, both of which I have had playing on repeat throughout February.

4.  Blogger

My blogger/YouTuber favourite this month has without a doubt been FleurDeForce. Fleur was my first glimpse into this amazing world of online beauty gurus; three years later and I am still entirely hooked. Whilst I love her beauty videos, it is her FebVlog series that I have been addicted to this month. For me, Fleur has the perfect vlogging techniques, she is so natural on camera that it feels like I am sitting chatting and catching up with a best friend. I only wish she daily vlogged every month!

That’s officially it for this months favourites, I hope you enjoyed this post and I would love to hear what you think in the comments below. What has been your beauty and non-beauty February Favourites?

Devon

xoxo

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