Ah, here we are in August already, Whoa... Where is this year going!? Only 4 months until we're watching out for that famous fizzy drinks advert and 'holidays are comin' .... I digress....
Seeing as we're still in the midst of summer and some gorgeous weather I thought I'd share with you some products I've been loving over the summer months.
MAC Fix+. £7.50. has pretty much been a staple for me in my make up bag the past few months. I use it as a make up primer, setting spray and a cooling down spray. In fact I just like spraying it in general, on myself, my mum, my fiancé... Not quite sure they appreciate the benefits of this wee gem as much as I do! It's packed full of vitamins & minerals, green tea, chamomile & cucumber and instantly feels refreshing. A must have in this hot weather!
MAC Red Lipstick. £12. Aaah I do love a red lip. As soon as I put this colour on I instantly feel much better about the day ahead! It's a gorgeous red (obviously, hence the name!) which if applied straight from the bullet can be built up to a beautiful, deep, rich red. Or if you're after a more subtle daytime look, it can be dabbed on then patted out with a finger for a more toned down look. Either is a winner in my eyes :) It's a satin finish, very creamy and smells amazing!
Body Shop Macadamia Body Butter Duo. Who doesn't love a body butter?! I got this when it was on special offer, I think it was around £5. Inside the tub, it has two parts, one side is body butter for dry skin and the other side is moisturiser for normal skin. I've mainly been using the body butter, as it instantly sinks into your skin, leaving it silky smooth. The moisturiser takes a bit of rubbing in, but again is super hydrating. I tend to use the moisturiser at night, before bed, when there's more time for it to work it's magic! I would definitely repurchase this.
Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil. This was a sample from when I ordered Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey face mask (see next summer fav!) I can literally feel my skin sucking this oil in whenever I apply it. It sinks in immediately, doesn't feel greasy, and my skin is instantly hydrated. I believe a full sized bottle retails for around £50 (if not slightly more!) I'm not quite sure my purse can handle parting with that amount at the moment however, it would be a great investment as you only need the tiniest amount and if I can easily spend £50 on a new pair of shoes without a second thought, why not invest in some awesome looking skin! I think this product might get added onto my Santa List :) I normally use this when my skin is feeling super dry and tight. Mainly at night times and I sometimes use it after I've used my Manuka Honey Mask for a double hydration boost!
Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask. £21.50. I absolutely adore this product. I first found out about it when I read Kate's blog, Ghostparties. Her review 'made' me add it to my virtual shopping basket and before I knew it, I was slapping it all over my face and relaxing for 10 minutes whilst it did its job. Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask originated in New Zealand with the Maori people using manuka honey as a traditional remedy. The mask has manuka honey as its 'super' ingredient, which is amazing at drawing moisture back to hydrate your parched skin. Other ingredients include vanilla pod fragrance & mandarin, which apparently are meant to bring 'peace and balance to your aura' Possibly true, I just like the opportunity to lie down for 10 relaxing minutes whilst I have the mask on! Any aura stuff going on is an added bonus?! You can also use the mask on specific areas as a spot/blemish treatment, again I can vouch that it really does bring all the yucky stuff to the surface, any dry bits are banished, leaving my skin clear and so soft! I got my mask online from Feel Unique.
What have been your summer products picks?
Thanks for reading!
Sarah X
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