Hi everyone, hope you're all having a good weekend and that there's a bit of sunshine where you are. It's really hot here today so I'm thinking of getting out in the garden with a good book this afternoon and making the most of it before I come back home to the usual British downpours!
This week saw me shunning my favourite summer blushes (Topshop Flush and Mac Peachykeen, if you're wondering), in favour of an old favourite I found lurking at the bottom of my makeup bag - Nars Deep Throat. It's such a gorgeous, natural peachy-pink shade with ever such a hint of shimmer, and while I'm only to pleased to dot on a pop of colour throughout the summer months, sometimes a subtle glow is far more flattering. I'm talking about those days where you wake up looking pale, drawn, and just plain exhausted - those days where a bright blush only serves to add to these effects, but that Deep Throat will always throw me a lifeline and make me look alive again.
Skincare-wise, it's been all about the Elemental Herbology Cell Food Radiance and Vitality Serum*, mainly because it does exactly what it says on the tin. It absorbs into the skin withing mere seconds, and since I've been including this in my daily routine, I've noticed a dramatic difference in the condition of my skin. It looks healthy and even, with a lovely glow, and as a result it has fast become a daily staple.
It's all about the fruity fragrances at this time of year, so I've been spritzing myself with an old favourite, the Nina Ricci Eau de Toilette. It's subtly sweet without being sickly, and the aroma of apples is so fresh and delicious that I'm only too glad to reinstate it as my signature fragrance throughout the summer months.
Last but not least, it would be rude not to pop a bright colour on your lips to celebrate the sunshine, and this week my weapon of choice has been Mac Impassioned. It's a gorgeous bright, fuchsia pink with a hint of coral, and is enough to liven up any natural, undone look.
What products haven't you been able to live without this week?
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Love love love Impassioned!! And I bought the EH cell food, I must crack it open
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Oh, you must - it makes a huge difference. Hope you like it!xx
DeleteThat lipstick! I need it, it looks perfect for sunny days xx
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, I'd definitely recommend it :)xx
DeleteLove your little selection. Impassioned is the next lipstick I'm planning to get with Back to MAC :) I've been loving Bath and Body Works hand gels this week, tried it for the first time and fell in love! Fab post as always xxx
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Thanks hun, it'll be a wonder if I ever get anything on Back to Mac as I don't think I've ever finished a product!
DeleteI really want to try the Bath and Bodyworks candles, some of their scentl look amazing!xx
ah impassioned is such a gorgeous colour, definitely need to give it a swatch next time i'm at a mac counter. i have to say that this week i've been loving my rimmel wake me up foundation, i'd forgotten what a perfect finish it gives and i completely forgot to mention it in my june favourites post! so clumsy.
ReplyDeleteon a side note, i've updated my blog button and i'd love it if you could change the one on your sidebar if it's not too much trouble! natasha xo
I must try the Wake Me Up, not sure why I haven't done yet! Will sort the button out for you, no worries xx
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