It’s been a while but you know I will never leave you. It is the first day of August so being the new and improved me I am getting my July Favourites and Fails in before it is appallingly late. I actually landed from my week away in Portugal this morning and have been busy taking photos and planning lots of posts. Never mind all that, let’s dive into what I have been loving and hating over the past 30 days. As always, please share your recent go-to products in the comments below as well.
Hair products are a rare topic of conversation on my blog, but the Aveda Invati Scalp Revitalizer (£45) has been doing the most for my tresses as of late. I spray it on my hair morning and night and although I can’t confidently vouch for hair growth I believe it has reduced my hair loss and instantly makes my hair feel heavier, thicker and more luscious. I will be doing a more in-depth post soon, but it is already on my repurchase list. I practically worship it. I bought mine from Look Fantastic.
I am sure you’ve all heard about Juvia’s Place already, it is now available on Beauty Bay which is brilliant. Sadly, I paid the shocking custom fees to get three palettes before they became available in the UK and as a self-proclaimed impatient asshole I can say I do not regret this decision as I had a month longer to play with them. The Mini Masquerade Palette (£28) has been the one I have been drawn to the most when I am feeling creative. It is such a stunning smorgasbord of colours. I love.
B. Blusher in Darl (£8) is still my favourite blush to use. It is just the perfect soft warm pink hue for my skin colour. I apply it quite liberally on my cheeks as it is one of those magical products that just never looks like it is too much. I also apply a dot on the centre of my forehead, nose and chin, a tip from Tata Harper, as it livens up my sleep-deprived skin the appropriate amount. Totally gorgeous blush that would suit everyone, it is also fast replacing Becca Amaretto as my favourite blush which is crazy considering how inexpensive it is in comparison. Also great news as Amaretto doesn’t seem to be available anymore, if you have any blush recommendations please share.
I have yet to find a cream contour palette to tempt me. Contouring has been my constant obsession for the longest time, so although I own a hefty amount of powder contour products and palettes, both of the high end and affordable variety, I only have two cream contour products. Both are very affordable but I think the LA Girl Pro Concealers (£5) deserve their due, they are definitely worth the hype and massive exposure they get on Instagram. The shade range, the price, the pigmentation and the blendability. You get a lot of bang for your buck as I only need to draw a single thin line beneath my cheekbones to get the desired sculpted effect. I am keen to try Urban Decay’s Shape Shifter palette but frankly this concealer fulfils all my needs. I have the shade Beautiful Bronze.
The last product I want to mention that I have been enjoying is the Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer* (£30). I don’t rate it much as a primer as I have not noticed an effect on the lasting power of my foundation, but the overall texture and feel is pleasant for this time of year. It is so light and feels hydrating instantly without feeling heavy or greasy. Great for summer and for girls or boys with oily skin that don’t like heavy moisturisers but still want to prep their skin properly.
FAIL
The last thing left to talk about is the one product that didn’t cut it for me this past month ultimately leaving me disappointed. I did have high hopes for the Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip Remover* (£13). Although it does remove makeup, specifically the Beauty Bakerie Lip Whips I find it oily to the point of being greasy. It feels almost dirty to me and I itch to triple cleanse after using it. I expected a cream and not a saturated pad. It is designed specifically to remove liquid lipsticks I believe, although you can use it all over your face. I just wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with oily skin. It is not a nice experience and there are many other products out there that do the same thing. An ordinary makeup wipe will do. I have tried using it all over my face and it feels horrible and doesn’t do a good job so for lip use only. I don’t wear liquid lipsticks often so don’t think I am the right demographic for this product. If you are an avid liquid lipstick wearer you might love this, but I use it strictly for removing swatches on my arms.
Thank you for reading my July Favourites, all affiliate links are marked with an asterisk and everything apart from the Laura Mercier Primer which I received in a goody bag and the Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip Remover which was sent by PR was purchased with my own money. I am still figuring out the best way to be completely transparent on my blog, without it being braggy or annoying so if you have any suggestions let me know. Hope you have the best month ever. I am actually working on an August Goals post now so hope you come back tomorrow for that. Take care.
What products have disappointed you lately?
Love ❤
Kiran