February Favourites

So I'm aware that I've skipped favourites for January (not a great start to 2017) but we are into March and here are some of my absolute favourites which I have been loving in February! Most of these are beauty favourites and I've also got a few non-beauty favourites which I've been enjoying last month!

1. EX1 Cosmetics Invisiwear Liquid in F400- I discovered this brand from a beauty youtuber and was excited that this line catered to those with olive/medium/Indian skin tones. The shade range is quite diverse and the colour was spot on for my skin tone. The coverage for this foundation is light to medium which is perfect for day wear and its lightweight consistency means it does not feel heavy on the skin. I use my Real Techniques beauty blender damp and I love how it blends so easily with my skin while still getting the coverage I need to cover imperfections. For £12.50 it's definitely worth it for the high-street price and I purchased mine from Topshop in Oxford Street. My skin looks healthy and lit from within (who doesn't want that?) after applying this and is perfect for the warmer weather as it is not cakey.

2. L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Mono Eye shadow in Breaking Nude- This natural shade is an intense eye shadow which I have been using as an overall lid colour. The pigmentation is excellent with no fall out even if it contains pressed pigments. The texture is smooth and creamy when applied and does not crease when I apply it with a brush. My eyelids are naturally pigmented but this helps create a natural base colour for when I'm working with brighter colours and I want them to pop or even by itself. I love wearing this with some black mascara and I'm good to go! It's priced at £5.49 and its quality can be compared with higher end shadows so is a definite buy!

3. Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Fixing Spray- Whenever I need my makeup to last the whole night or day, this is my favourite for making sure my makeup is locked and won't budge. There's been days where I've forgotten to apply for a primer and I've had to solely rely on this product to make sure my makeup stays and it hasn't let me down. At £5.00 this is a beauty bargain and I also love using this to make my eye shadow more intense by spraying the brush with it. Before using it, it is important to shake the bottle and spray it all over your evenly (my favourite part after applying makeup).

4. Maybelline Lash Sensational Lash Multiplying Mascara-  I'm a big fan of Maybelline mascaras and I knew that I wouldn't be let down and this one proved why I love their mascaras. Like the name states it definitely multiplies your lashes and even the small ones in the inner corner which I was super impressed with! The curved wand makes it easier to coat all the lashes as well as curling them without the need to use a lash curler. It coats your lashes evenly without looking clumpy and dries very quickly after applying it. It's priced at £7.99 which is cheaper than other high-street brands such as L'Oreal and Max Factor. If you're looking for a mascara that defines each lash and gives you an amazing curl, then this one will become your favourite!

5. Tanya Burr Individual Lashes- I've tried many lashes including the Ardell Demi Wispies and other brands but I find that individual lashes look more natural and aren't noticeable while still making you look like you have amazing set of lashes (who doesn't want that right?) Tanya Burr who is a beauty youtuber who I'm sure everyone knows released these individual lashes and I am obsessed! There are three different lengths of individual lashes means you can pick and choose and place them where you want. It also comes with a small tube of lash glue which is handy if you're going on holiday or even in your makeup bag.

6. BECCA X Jaclyn Hill Shimmer Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop- All hail to the queen of highlighter Jaclyn Hill! Seriously though, this highlighter is my favourite hands down. With its golden tones and golden shimmer this highlight has changed the game for me in the highlighting world and there has to be something better for me to replace this as my favourite. I bought this highlight from Sephora in New York and I swatched it as soon as I came back to my hotel and fell in love with it! I use a brush to apply this and you only need the tiniest amount and I mean TINY amount to get that glow from within look.  Now this highlighter is priced at £32.00 which is a high-end product but I guarantee, you will not be disappointed. There are no chunks of glitter in this and it has a creamy texture to it even though it's in a powder form. I love how she created a colour which works on a diverse range of skin tones and this POPS on my skin like the name says so.

7. Makeup Revolution Flat Contour Makeup Brush- This has made contouring so much easier for me with its precise dense brush which means I can apply contour in the hollows of my cheekbones easily. With its synthetic hairs means that you can gradually build your contour without it looking muddy. At £9.99 its a great dupe for the Nars Kabuki Ita Brush which is £43.00 which means you don't need to break the bank to get the perfect contour and still achieve the same look.


Non-Beauty Favourites

1. Canova Pure Soy Wax Candle in Oud and Saffron- This light scent is perfect for me as I'm not a fan of heavy scented candles. Inspired by the natural fragrances of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew this scent is relaxing and not over-powering. Made with 100% soy wax means that burning time is extended as well cleaner burning (made without crude oil)

2.The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (book) - This book was first published in 2011 and is a deep fantasy tale. It is a super interesting book that leaves you on the edge of your seat. Definitely worth a read.

3. Shape of you by Ed Sheeran  (song) - This song has been on repeat since the start of the month and I still can't get enough. It is an uplifting and cheerful song, definitely will get you dancing.