March Favourties | 2014

L'Oreal True Match Foundation - I've only had this foundation a few weeks but it's already become one of my favourites - as you can tell! I don't know about the 'true match' part as this foundation is a little too dark and a little too pink toned for me, it definitely doesn't adapt to skin colour. However the finish is fantastic, I'd say this is a medium coverage foundation with a not too matte, not too dewy finish. It's not cakey in the slightest and I will definitely be repurchasing in a different shade.
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Normally I like an oil control primer but Laura Mercier's original foundation primer helps my foundation last longer and along with the L'Oreal True Match foundation makes my skin look smooth and perfected! If this is the normal primer I can't wait to try the oil free version!
Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Tantalizing Taupe - Normally, nude lipsticks are a big no no for me. I despise the 'concealer lips' look and prefer something with a little more colour. But Tantalizing Taupe from Maybelline is the perfect in between pinky nude.
NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Bangkok - Another nude lipstick, Bangkok from NARS is a matte nude pink with a small amount of silver shimmer. It's definitely on the pinker side of nude and completes any make up look.
MAC Paint in Sublime Nature -  This is the first paint from MAC I'd tried, and although the packaging isn't my favourite the product is a long lasting cream eyeshadow that stays on all day. Sublime Nature is a dark nude shade that I really like to pair with MAC's Patina eyeshadow in the crease.

Fiona xox

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: £4.99 for 400ml

The newest micellar water to hit the block is from Garnier and boy, is it a good one! Their latest offering is going to test lovers of the L'oreal version and even hardcore Bioderma fans. I do love micellar water for lazy cleansing days so I snapped this up to try! 

L'oreal Skin Perfection | 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil

I've had lots to blog about recently, and this is the latest purchase thats due to be reviewed!

L'oreal Skin Perfection 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil: £5.99 (£7.99) via Boots and Superdrug - I'd seen various reviews of the new L'oreal cleansing micellar water and cleansing oil on blogs, but when I stumbled across them in my local bargain store Watt Brothers, I thought I'd better try one! I've already tried my fair share of micellar waters so I decided to give the cleansing oil  a go. 

Having oily skin, I wasn't sure if an oil based cleanser would work for me. But boy was I wrong. In these colder months my skin although oily has had dry patches, and this wonderful cleanser helps to combat this. You take 2-3 pumps and rub it all over your face, then rinse off. It doesn't break down eye make up as well as I'd like, so I'd recommend using wipes/eye make up remover first, but it does leave my skin feeling clean and plump. It doesn't sting the eye area at all but you do get that oily cloudy eyed thing going on. Again, its not the most refreshing of cleansers so I save it for night time, but its definitely moisturising. 

This isn't one for using at your dressing table with cotton pads, you definitely need to use it in the bathroom! But if you have dry skin I'd say this would be a really nice cleanser for you, and it's something a bit different! 

I wouldn't pay £7.99 for it but if it was on offer I'd definitely buy it again.

Fiona xox