January Beauty Favourites
1. Hourglass lighting powder, 2. Chantecaille flower harmonizing cream, 3. Kevyn Aucoin The Pencil Brow, 4. By Terry Baume De Rose, 5. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, 6. Bioderma Solution Micellaire.
I thought I would start sharing each month my current favourite ‘beauty’ products. This month I’m seriously suffering from the winter blues and my skin has been needing more TLC than usual. With the cold weather it just feels drier and more sensitive than usual and missing that spark that we tend to radiate during the Summer. So I found the loveliest bronzing powder by Hourglass, this lighting powder gives that radiant look that one needs this time of year. Next up is this gorgeous scented Chantecaille flower harmonizing cream. A blend of essential oils, flower extracts, seaweed and vitamins, it’s perfect for sensitive skin types like me and it’s great as an eye cream as well. It’s definitely what my skin needs right now! I’m not going to lie, it’s super pricey but this is how I see it (or try to justify it) when you’re in your thirties sometimes these things are a good ‘life’ investment!
Moving onto eyebrows, I’ve been searching for the perfect eyebrow pencil. I have very light brows so I tend to find most pencils too dark. I’ve tried pulling off a Cara Delevingne look but just end up looking like I’ve come out of a boxing match. So then Kevyn Aucoin The Pencil Brow, walks into my life and it’s a game changer! The warm blonde colour is far from harsh and I too can now have naturally looking fuller eyebrows. Suffering from dry, chapped lips?! Look no further as I’m obsessed with By Terry Baume De Rose, it keeps my lips super hydrated for so many hours and just smells divine! I have to thank Sophie Robinson for the recommendation. Next up, to help maintain my skin in top condition I occasionally use Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish just before going to bed. It’s perfect to remove all traces of makeup but without drying your skin up, keeping it softer and brighter. I am a big fan of Liz Earle’s products as you really do notice the difference, skin just looks and feels better. If on the other hand you’re a little lazy like myself then you are going to love Bioderma Solution Micellaire. The ultra-mild, non-rinse micellar water cleanser and make-up remover. Totally hassle free and perfect for those with sensitive skin, still keeping it super soft.
Finding the perfect skincare product is never easy as it is just so personal. These are the current ones that are working for me. I would love to know which products you guys vow by, after all sharing is caring 😉
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Miss Bag
25th January 2016 at 11:23 amBeauty!
Arianna Trapani
25th January 2016 at 3:16 pmThanks! 🙂
Becky Goddard-Hill
25th January 2016 at 2:34 pmOh I fancy the bronzing powder am looking most peaky after a lingering cold. Thanks for the recommendations
Arianna Trapani
25th January 2016 at 3:16 pmNo worries Becky, It’s such a lovely light powder – makes me look alive haha x
Old Fashioned Susie
25th January 2016 at 2:39 pmOh that cream sounds dreamy- perfect for this weather
Arianna Trapani
25th January 2016 at 3:15 pmThanks Susie – It’s divine x
Kimberly Duran
25th January 2016 at 3:12 pmOh I’m loving the look of that rose lip balm! Might have to add that to my (ever-growing) list of must-haves! And agree, I love a bit of glow this time of year, the lack of sun makes my skin look so sallow and using products like this makes me feel like I’ve had a bit of sunshine even when I haven’t! Fake it til ya make it, right? 😉 xx
Arianna Trapani
25th January 2016 at 3:15 pmFake it till ya make it… hahaha made me LOL – loving it! xxx
Maggie Zemanek
25th January 2016 at 3:22 pmDo you use that powder as a setting powder? I’ve been wanting to try something like that.
http://www.maggiealamode.com
Arianna Trapani
25th January 2016 at 3:28 pmHey Maggie, Yes, it’s the only powder I use after my concealer and bb cream. I’m not adventurous when it comes to makeup – just the essentials 😉 x
Karen - Making Spaces
25th January 2016 at 3:48 pmI’m so lazy when it comes to me and "the face". I spend hours making my home look nice… whilst wearing baggies and my hair tied up and not an ounce of make-up. I need to practice making myself look half decent again. Getting married this year so better make an effort for the photos. Some good face cream would be an excellent start!x
karen jones
25th January 2016 at 6:24 pmI so need to start taking better care of my skin. you would think by my age i would get that. Thank you for the info on these products. like you my skin is really suffering this month. off to check out your recommendations xx
Geraldine
25th January 2016 at 7:12 pmI love all things Chantecaille. That cream sounds lovely. I have the blusher and liquid pen eye liner which is amazing.
Cate
25th January 2016 at 8:54 pmI love all the French brands such as bioderma, nuxe, and klorane, I always stock up on them when I go to France. I also like REN for their natural ingredients and soft fragrant smells, apparently their new eye cream is a miracle worker x
Molly
25th January 2016 at 11:34 pmThese all look lovely, but I’m especially loving the bronzing powder – I’ve only recently discovered bronzer (always worried before that it would make me look tangoed and glittery, not realising there are much more subtle effects to be had with them).
My all-time fave skin care product is Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm, but am also known to do a quick lazy sweep with miscellar water when late to bed. Thanks for sharing your January favourites, I look forward to February’s.
stephanie
26th January 2016 at 10:55 amI have been looking for a great make up remover, nice to hear of a brand I haven’t heard of and that you love it too. Thanks for some lovely suggestions.
Tiffany
27th January 2016 at 12:03 pmOMG Liz Earle was just a life-changer for me. I started using it about 8 years ago before we got married (my skin broke out a lot due to stress) and it really helped get me back on track. Wouldn’t be without it now! x