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The June Birchbox
The second thing I noticed when I opened the tin was the smell... that turned out to be 3 different tea blends from Whittard of Chelsea. If that was one of the 5 sample products I would have been slightly disappointed but there's 6, so it's a nice little extra. So, on to the actual products...
BalanceMe Pure Skin Face Wash
I'm actually really excited to try this, i've been running low on a number of my face washes and i've tried a couple of BalanceMe products before and really liked them. I've also been having a bad skin month, possibly due to the hot weather we've had in Britain, so i'm interested to see if this helps. RRP= £16
Polaar Velvety Sun Fluid Face & Body
A new SPF is always good to try in the summer, especially for the face. I always struggle to find one that drys quickly, isn't greasy, has great protection and doesn't break me out, so i'm interested to see how this fairs. RRP= £25
Number 4 Jour d'automne Smoothing Balm
Never heard a scooby about this brand before. The first thing I noticed was how similar the packaging is to The Ordinary. This claims to smooth and tame frizzy, unruly hair and i'm all about that. RRP= £24.50
Ella Eden Eyeshadow- Faith
This is the one full size product in this months birchbox. It's a pressed mineral eyeshadow and there was a choice of two shades. Of course I chose the bronze shade, i'm a sucker for a bronze eyeshadow. Definitely excited to put this to the test against my other favourite bronze eyeshadows. AKA- my bronze eyeshadow showdown post from 2015?!! RRP= £12.99
Benefit Porefessional Pearl Primer
The final product is a cute little sample of porefessional pearl primer. I've not tried this before and i'm interested to see how it differs from the original porefessional. I'm always on the look out for new primers, so this is handy. RRP= £27.50
Overall, i'm fairly impressed with this months box. I'm not blown away by it on first impressions but i'm hoping the products might blow me away. The major plus point for me is the tin- definitely going to be keeping it!
What did you think to your Birchbox?
Everyday Makeup Routine
Where do I start? I haven't written a blog post in such a long time. *Edit- I wrote this a few months ago then forgot to post, doh!* I've been so busy with life and working that this little space went to the back of my brain and just wasn't a priority. I want to get back into the swing of things though and that starts now! So i'm going to ease myself back into it with an updated everyday makeup routine. This is the makeup I've generally been wearing everyday for work, so it needs to be quick and easy! I don't have the time (or effort) to be spending ages on my makeup at 7 in the morning!
Base
This is a decent enough primer, i'm not wowed by it and probably won't repurchase but it helps make my makeup last that little bit longer.
This is still my go-to foundation. I change which foundation I use quite a lot, but always come back to this one whenever I want something that I know will look good no matter how badly my skin is behaving (which believe me is a lot at the minute!) and that i know will last.
Still not found anything better, still my favourite. Simple.
Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder- Translucent
Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder- Translucent
I like to use this to set my under eyes and it works really well. Not cakey and looks natural, just what I want!
I had a stint of trying out different powders when i ran out of this previously, often much more expensive. However for one reason or another, I just haven't got along with them and so its back to the trusty Stay Matte.
Face
Benefit Hoola
One of my all time favourite bronzers, great for both all over bronzing and contouring, as it's matte and not too orange or brown.
Mac Well Dressed Blusher
Another product that no matter what, i always end up coming back to. Such a reliable colour and for the amount of times I've used it, there's still barely a dent!
Nars Copacabana Illuminator
First off, this is such a beautiful highlighter! Although it may seem pricey, I think it is so worth it and actually is good value for money. You get a lot of product in the tube and only need the tiniest amount, so I can see this lasting me a very long time. This gives such a nice glow to the skin and has a much more natural finish than a powder highlighter.
Eyes & Brows
Soap & Glory Archery 2 in 1 Brow Filling Pencil & Brush- Blondeshell
I get fed up with my brows fairly quickly and always change up what i'm using. At the minute, i'm back into this and really liking it. It's the perfect colour for my eyebrows, keeping them looking natural yet defined.
Maybelline Brow Drama- Dark Blond
I can now no longer do my makeup without setting my brows. This one sets them well and adds a hint of colour, so can also be used just on its own if your natural brow game is strong.
Maybelline Brow Drama- Dark Blond
I can now no longer do my makeup without setting my brows. This one sets them well and adds a hint of colour, so can also be used just on its own if your natural brow game is strong.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
On a typical work morning, I don't bother with eyeshadow. Just a quick curl of the lashes then a few coats of mascara to give long and voluminous lashes. Perfect!
Lips
Stilla Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick- Perla
At the minute this is my perfect nude/pink shade, I'm obsessed with it! The formula and finish are also amazing as it's matte but not drying yet still lasts all day. I can see me wearing this for a long time!
At the minute this is my perfect nude/pink shade, I'm obsessed with it! The formula and finish are also amazing as it's matte but not drying yet still lasts all day. I can see me wearing this for a long time!
Catherine x
FOTD: Everyday makeup routine
Natural, healthy looking makeup has been my go-to recently, partly due to duller looking skin from the colder weather and therefore shown below are the products i've been using to help achieve this, including a couple of creams! Its pretty quick and so is perfect for mornings before school/ college/ work.
Base:
Nars Sheer Glow- Mont Blanc
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- Fair 1
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Face:
Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
Stilla Convertible Colour- Peach Blossom
Benefit High Beam
Eyes and Brows:
Soap & Glory Archery 2 in 1 Brow Filling Pencil & Brush- Blondeshell
Urban Decay Naked Palette- Virgin swept all over the lid
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Lips:
Nars Audacious Lipstick- Anita (patted in to give a softer colour)
Nars Sheer Glow- Mont Blanc
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- Fair 1
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Face:
Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
Stilla Convertible Colour- Peach Blossom
Benefit High Beam
Eyes and Brows:
Soap & Glory Archery 2 in 1 Brow Filling Pencil & Brush- Blondeshell
Urban Decay Naked Palette- Virgin swept all over the lid
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Lips:
Nars Audacious Lipstick- Anita (patted in to give a softer colour)
Catherine x
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