March Favourites

So with a new month now upon us it's time for my March Favourites. And there are quite a few.

First up if you read my review on the L'Oreal GlamShine Stain Splash lip products then it will be no suprise to you that these are being included here. If you missed that review check it out here. These have been my go-to lip product for the whole of March, in particular the shade Eve as it's just the perfect shade for popping on and going to the shops or to work.

 

I've been quite into my pink blushers this month and have been switching between Illamasqua Cream Blush in Sob (now only available in this set) and Urban Decay Powder Blush in Quickie (discontinued, only available as a cream blush now). I love the glow that the cream blush creates and use the Real Techniques Stippling Brush to apply this.

A new foundation I bought recently was Revlon Colorstay in the shade Ivory. This was the normal/dry skin version. What initially attracted me to this was the fact that it was much paler than most drugstore foundations. Almost all drugstore foundations I have tried in the past have been too dark or if they are light enough are too yellow or just don't work with my skin. This foundation is amazing. I really cannot fault it. It goes on beautifully, has the perfect amount of coverage, has a nice pink tone, matches my skin well and is great for everyday as it has SPF20. It also means I don't have to wear my more expensive Illamasqua Skin Base for work or general everyday errands.

I've reverted back to the Real Techniques Buffing Brush (available as part of a set) lately, mainly just for speed of application. I tend to switch between this and the Expert Face Brush (I love the Real Techniques brushes - if you haven't tried them I strongly suggest you do). 

I set my make-up using the Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent. I only bought this recently and it was super pricey, £29. It took me a long time to pluck up the courage to spend that kind of money on a powder but in all honesty it was totally worth it. It sets foundation beautifully, adds no colour to the skin and is so finely milled I can even use it right under my eyes to set my concealer and it doesn't sit in the fine lines at all. My skin feels really soft after using this, doesn't feel tight and isn't at all cakey. I wouldn't think twice about repurchasing this when it runs out, despite the hefty price tag.

On my eyes I have been loving the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow. I have three of these but I have mostly been using the shades Pink Gold and On And On Bronze. They are quick to apply and last all day. I have also been loving the same eyeliner as in my February Favourites, the Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajals, but as well as the black I have also purchased the purple and silver shades.

 

Hair products I have been loving this month are the L'Oreal EverPure Colour Care & Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. I have been wanting to buy these since trying a sample in a magazine but they are usually quite expensive, about £6 a bottle. I managed to get them for £3.99 each and have been loving them. I'm trying to use up a massive 2 litre bottle of Bed Head Shampoo and Conditioner at the moment and I'm almost there but I plan on alternating with the L'Oreal ones. They smell of rosemary and mint, the conditioner is particulary pepperminty and really wakes you up. You only need a small amount of this, a little goes a very long way and I find I haven't had to wash my hair as often as normal. I have also been using the Charles Worthington Salon at Home Secrets Collection Moisture Seal Intense Rescue Melting Balm maybe once or twice a week, sometimes as an overnight treatment and sometimes as a quick fix for 20 minutes or an hour before washing my hair. This stuff works wonders. It doesn't leave residue on your pillow or go greasy, you just take a small amount, rub it between your fingers until it becomes an oil then distribute through the ends of your hair and leave on for the desired time. Then just shampoo and condition as normal and your hair is super soft and shiny. Love love love this product.

Finally (phew I've liked rather a lot of products this month) is the TreacleMoon Warm Cinnamon Nights Bath & Shower Gel. I think this is a limited edition for winter and can be picked up in Tesco for £2.99 for 500ml, I think I got it even cheaper on some sort of offer so look out for it when doing your weekly shop. This smells amazing and is perfect for a nice hot soak after a long day at work.

Please let me know if you have tried any of these products yourself and what you think of them, or if you plan on checking any of them out. Or let me know your favourite products of the last month in the comments section below. Thank you for reading and have a great day =D xx