Like every monthly favourites post it is pretty much a necessity to start with the how is it *enter month* already! Really though, how scary is it that we are now reaching Autumn! I remember last Autumn like it was yesterday, it feels like we haven’t even had Summer yet! Anyway scary thoughts aside, it’s time to roundup some of my favourite products from the month. I had quite a few favourites this month since I stuck to a pretty similar routine everyday during the month. Not out of habit or laziness but I found and rediscovered some favourites that I will cherish for a long time to come.
First up was a rediscovery for me after being left abandoned in my makeup collection. The Urban Decay Naked 2 palette is a classic well-loved product and it’s only took me like 8 months to properly get into it! I received this palette at Christmas and of course being one of the Naked palettes I knew it was a winner already. However since I had so many makeup free days and quick 5 minute makeup routines, I never really had any time to start lugging out any eyeshadow palettes so sadly this got quite neglected. Over the month though I have started to fall in love with this palette. As you would expect from Urban Decay the quality is amazing. The shadows are super pigmented, buttery and easy to work with. You can create so many gorgeous looks with this either for daytime or for a night out. I am super glad I started using this again as I love it! If you want to recall my full review and swatches, see my post here.
There is no surprise really that the BareMinerals Complexion Rescue would get a mention. This was such a raved about base product I had to pick it up and I am so glad I did. It’s the most perfect Summer base or for those minimal makeup days. It basically gives you a better version of your skin, think dewy and fresh. It blends in like a dream and has a pretty good lasting power too! A product I know I can rely on for years to come! Check my full review here.
If you remember earlier this month I posted about my love for Mac Brave lipstick. Obviously after it being my go-to choice for lipstick over the month it is well worth a favourites mention. This is such a perfect everyday lipstick, I am obsessed. It is like the more muted version of my favourite lipstick, Mac Twig. It’s a pretty dusky mauve pink that gives a little twist on a simple everyday nude lip. It totally lives up to the whole ‘my lips but better’. The satin finish is also super creamy and comfortable on the lips and is pretty decent in longevity too!
This month, I also discovered a killer eyelash combo. Benefit’s They’re Real mascara was always a favourite of mine but it got pushed aside lately to welcome the arrival of Benefit Rollerlash. To prevent any mascara wastage going on I picked it back up this month and realised what I was missing out on. Teamed with my Shu Uemura eyelash curlers it creates to die for eyelashes. They’re Real really lengthens your lashes although the curl was something that it struggled with. With a pair of amazing eyelash curlers it really opens the eyelashes and creates such a nice curl. The two together just looks hella fierce (I did just say that yes) and I love it. You can check my Benefit mascara trio review here.
Lastly was another newbie in my collection that I really couldn’t wait to get my hands on. The Body Shop Honey Bronzer is talked about a lot and for good reason. I picked up Shade 2 which is still pretty light but a perfect shade. It really is a perfect bronzer for anyone with fair skin. It’s such a fine powder that blends in beautifully and being a matte formula it is super good for warming up the skin or giving a slight contour. It is also pretty affordable especially with all the amazing Body Shop offers so definitely one to add to the shopping basket.
P.S This post marks one year of monthly favourites posts! Yay! *celebration dance*
What have you been loving this month?
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One year !!!!Congratulations 🎉🎊🎉 Great fav.
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Shu Uemera curlers and Benefit They’re Real is the combo I’m using at the mo too, I love it!! Xx
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Its so good!
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Beautiful favourites Lauren! ❤
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Thank you Chanelle!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Congrats! Great favourites 🙂 x
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Thanks Caryl!
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MAC Brave is my fave of August too 🙂
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It’s so good! I love it! Such a pretty everyday shade!
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mine too 😀
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Yay 🙂
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Congratulations on one year of favourites! It does feel like we’ve skipped summer somehow!
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Thank you! I know right!? It’s so crazy how fast time has went!
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The way you were with naked 2 is the way I was when I was first starting to use Naked 3. Now it’s a fave of mine!
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I love the Naked 3 too! Yeah I am so loving my Naked 2 just now! I can’t believe that I just neglected it before!
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I’m currently in the stage of neglecting my naked 2 lol what are your favorite shades?!
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Hahaha no don’t neglect it lol! I tend to sway towards Chopper, Tease, Snakebite and YDK a lot! Love those shades!
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Ok ok maybe I’ll use it more in the Fall!
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Hahaha good!
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Really lovely classic products 🙂 Brave looks so pretty 🙂
And congrats on a year of these, great posts that are always fun to read!
xx Anne
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Aw thanks Anne, glad you are enjoying them! I always like doing a favourites post! Mac Brave is definitely one of my faves, such a nice everyday colour!
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Congrats on a year’s worth of favourites! 🙂 I don’t think i could do monthly favourites since mine would be repetitive but I’m thinking maybe a seasonal or quarterly favourites.
I’m quite tempted to get that Body Shop Honey Bronzer – it gets lots of raves online!
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Thank you 🙂 You should definitely do one every while like a seasonal one! I would love to read it 🙂 Its such a nice bronzer!
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Happy one year!! Yay 🙂 the Benefit They’re Real mascara is awesome and works really well!!
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Thank you! I love it! Its so good!
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I just picked up the Benefit They’re Real mascara and am dying to try it!!
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I really love it! Its super good!
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Awesome roundup! I am so behind the times, I really need to try Complexion Rescue already! Right now I’m using their BareSkin foundation and I’m really liking it…perhaps when it runs out I’ll make the switch 🙂
xo Mil
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Thank you 🙂 Ooo never tried their foundation, it sounds pretty good though! I will need to try it! You should definitely try the Complexion Rescue though! It’s so good! Flawless skin in a tube!
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It sounds fabulous! 😀
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It really is!
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Ooooh I spot one of my fav NAKED palettes 😉 Love the colours in them soooo much, amazing shadows ❤ Great roundup of favs huni, brill post ❤ XXX
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I love it so much too! They really are amazing! Love the shades in the Naked 2!
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That’s the only one I don’t own Lauren – would love the NK 2 sooo much… on top of the wish list 😉 hehe xxx
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You definitely need to get it! Its so good! Such gorgeous shades!
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Can’t wait Lauren – it’s been on my must haves for ages…. I think Santa will end up bestowing me with it lol xxxx
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Hahaha! I hope you get your hands on it!
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I’m so jealous of your Urban Decay palettes. I desperately need one but I can’t afford it right now 😦
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Sorry for being a bad influence haha! If you ever get the chance to try one though then you should cause they really are fab! It is annoying how expensive they are! You could always add one to the Christmas list haha! I hope you get a UD palette in your collection sometime!
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I hope I get one too!! ☺️💕 it’s definitely going into my Christmas list.
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Love your favorites and I love MAC’s brave too! 🙂 xo
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Thanks Katie 🙂 Mac Brave is so nice and such a wearable shade!
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You’re welcome! Yes it is very!! 🙂 xo
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Gorgeous photo, and excellent favourites! 😉 Yup, can’t wear They’re Real without curling your lashes. It’s definitely a nice mascara. ❤
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Thank you 🙂 Exactly! I love it! It really is a fab mascara!
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I feel like I missed Summer too! The curler sounds really good 🙂
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I know! Its passed so quickly! Before we know it, it will be Christmas! It is so good! Well worth it!
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I’ve had my eye on the naked palettes for months and there are only great reviews about them. Think it means i’m just gonna have to bite the bullet and start buying them haha. I adore Macs “brave” as well so I think i’d love twig too. x
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The naked palettes are so good! You should definitely invest in one! Brave is so nice! You would probably like Twig! Its my fave 🙂
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