June Favourites

I have discovered some new and amazing products this month that I'm excited to share with you guys! June has been a month to try new things and get a little out of my comfort zone!

The first thing I'd like to mention is Eve Taylor skin care.  I have been using their purifying cleanser, toner and moisturiser all month long.  The cleanser is a gel based cleanser that gently removes all traces of make up and skin impurities.  It has a unique blend of essential oils that not only make it smell delightful, they help to reduce skin oil while providing antiseptic, antibacterial properties too.  

The toner, a step I used to skip has made such a difference to my skin!  It too has essential oils, the most effective being lavender that is used to sooth, purify and protect skin.  It is so simple to use, being a spray bottle a quick spritz and you're done! 

The moisturiser is light but effective, it is fully absorbed by the skin leaving a hydrated but not greasy feeling and is perfect for under make up! 

Purifying Wash 200ml £14.80
Purifying Toner 200ml £12.98
Purifying moisturiser 50ml £5.09

Barry M nail polish, in particular the speedy quick dry formulation! Where have I been and why hadn't I tried them sooner! I wont go into too much detail as I have a blog post dedicated to it here http://glamorousrebelxox.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/barry-m-new-speedy-quick-dry-nail-polish.html  But in short, it dries super fast, is a gorgeous colour and the amazing brush for quick and easy application.

Barry M Speedy dry 10ml £3.99

This month I finally started using nude eyeliner, I have been really enjoying the Rimmel scandaleyes one.  it's really creamy and just glides on.  I love the illusion it gives of being wide awake, it's also a perfect liner for summer!   

Rimmel Sandeleyes £3.99

Mac Flat Out Fabulous, this lipstick is quickly becoming one of my all time favourites! I had made myself a promise, no more nude lipsticks! It's summer go bold! This colour is amazing, the matte finish is perfect and the wear time is incredible!  It is a little difficult to apply because it's a matte formula but it is totally worth it!  If Mac isn't you thing maybelline have a bold matte lip colour, Plum plaisir that is an amazing dupe! I have a dedicated blog post to these beauties too.  http://glamorousrebelxox.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/mac-flat-out-fabulous-dupe.html

MAC Flat Out Fabulous £15.50

Last but by no means least is a blusher by Estee Lauder.  I wasn't sure if I should include this as I don't think it's available any more but it is a favourite so I decided to keep it in.  Its Plum nuance one of their older signature line.  The packaging is beautiful and the powder itself is an ombre peach to plum, so pretty!  The blush is silky, pigmented, bendable and the perfect colour for everyday wear! It is so easy to work with!  I couldn't find Plum nuance anywhere online but they have other signature blushes that I'm hoping are the same formula because I would love some more colours!

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Barry M new speedy quick dry nail polish

I can admittedly be a bit of a snob when it comes to nail polish, assuming that only the more expensive brands would perform well. But after hearing so many people rave about Barry M polishes I eventually gave in!

The first thing I noticed was what a great selection of colours and formulations they had! I was really impressed.  I decided to try one from their speedy quick dry line.  I went for the colour Turbo charged, although looking online this isn't the right name for the polish I picked up! It looks closer to In a heart beat. A pinky coral colour with very, very subtle glitter.

The application was a doddle thanks to the size and shape of the brush.  It was just fat and thick enough to make covering the nail really easy, much like the Essie brushes I have grown to love.  I did use a base coat and it was the all in one base,top coat and nail hardener from Barry M.  The coverage was excellent, two thin coats gave an opaque finish with no streaks!

True to its name it dried in no time! by the time I had finished coat number one, the first few nails I had painted were already dry! I finished it off with my Leighton Denny top coat.

The astonishment didn't end there! The wear time was outstanding! I got five full days, typical days with work, washing dishes, cleaning and general house hold jobs I didn't go easy on it! But it stayed put, the only reason I took it off was because my nails had grown leaving bare nail behind!

Apart from it having the wrong name on the bottle! Overall I am so, so impressed! I can't believe I waited so long to try them.  I will without a doubt be going back for more!

MAC flat out fabulous dupe

I recently  popped into my local Mac store to pick up myth, but I saw and instantly fell in love with Flat out fabulous! She had to come home with me! When I got home I noticed I had a Maybelline bold matte lip colour that was almost a perfect colour match!

                                                                

MAC Flat out fabulous £15.50

Maybelline Plum plaisir £8.99

As you can see in the pictures, the colours are almost identical.  Both the Mac and Maybelline are matte formulas, they both wear and last really well on the lips.  I would say that the Maybelline is slightly more drying and feels less comfortable on the lips, however the application is easier with the Maybelline because of the doe foot applicator. 

Doe foot applicator

Here is a side by side swatch of the colours.  Prune Plaisir looks a little glossy in this picture but it does dry to a matte finish.

Overall I give Prube Plaisir a 4/5 dupe rating.  The colour is a great match and it lasts just as well as Flat Out Fabulous.  The only negative is that it was slightly more drying on the lips.  But when you take into account the price difference I say give Prune Plaisir a try! 

My Top 5 MAC Lipsticks

Who doesn't love lipstick?  I really enjoy watching videos and reading about other peoples favorite MAC lipsticks, with so many colour and formula options, it's nice to see what other people recommend.  I recently went through my collection and picked out my top 5.  Let me tell you, it was no mean feat!

At number 5

Lovelorn - Lustre £15.50

 Lovelorn is a lustre finish, my all time favorite finish from MAC.  It's light but build-able and isn't the slightest bit drying on the lips, a perfect everyday formula!  MAC describes Lovelorn as an emotive blue pink.  I would describe it more as a natural pink that leans slightly on the cool side.  This is the lipstick I reach for when I'm going with a really girly, but subtle everyday look.

At number 4

Hot Tahiti - Glaze £15.50

Hot Tahiti is a glaze finish, again this is a great everyday finish and is very similar to the lustre finish, but offers slightly less colour pay off.  MAC describes Hot Tahiti as a soft reddish-coral.  I have to say I struggle to see the coral in it at all, it is however a gorgeous colour! I would describe it as a slightly warm toned pinky-red.  I love it! It's an everyday, wearable red! 

At number 3

Plumful - Lustre £15.50

MAC describes Plumful as a blossoming rose plum, this is a description I agree with!  I love this colour! It's a slightly edgy, kinda nude but kinda not, it can be dressed up or down and so is a great lipstick to keep in your hand bag!

At number 2

Syrup - Lustre £15.50

MAC describes Syrup as a cloudy pink, another description I agree with! Although it just doesn't do it justice! This is a lipstick that will compliment ANY look, in ANY season! If you were going to buy just one MAC lipstick, make it this one!  As you can see from the picture, mine gets a lot of love!

Finally, the lipstick that knocked Syrup off top spot!  At number 1

Brave - Satin £15.50

Brave is one of very few satin finishes I own.  I find that this finish can be a little drying if worn daily.  It offers a more intense colour pay off, is slightly matte and because of that will way out last the lustre and glaze finishes! 

MAC describes Brave as a pink beige with white pearl.  White pearl? If there is, I can't see it! I would agree that it is a pink beige.  But it's not just a pink beige, it's what I like to call my grungy nude! Think 90s!  This is a great lipstick if you want a nude, but a nude with a twist!

 My favorite way to wear it is with Dervish Lip liner, also by MAC.