The products that have me *almost* excited for Autumn!

Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of September? In some ways the summer has flown by but in others, it feels like we really had a long summer as the good weather pretty much started in May. Regardless, we can't stop the hands of time and with Autumn almost upon us, I have been thinking about the products that I want to put into rotation over the coming months (not too soon though because I go on holiday next weekend!). I have a selection of nails and makeup and when I look at these colours, I am *almost* excited for the change in season!

New mascaras in my collection that give volume, curl and length

I love a dramatic look to my lashes but I have tricky eyes - oily lids, watery eyes and quite sensitive eyes so it's very important that I bin mascaras after around 4/5 months, even if there is plenty of product left in them because of risk of infection (I didn't always stick to this rule and my eye lids would swell, which resulted in my brothers calling me the beast from Beauty & The Beast!) . Because of that I always have a stash of mascaras on the go and I want to share my thoughts on my most recent additions with you today.

A hit and a (semi) miss from Natasha Denona: Review & Swatches of Camel eyeshadow palette and Sculpt & Glow Face Palette

When I saw the preview of Natasha Denona's Camel Palette, I couldn't resist ordering! I love everything about her eyeshadows - the pigmentation, texture, blendability and wear time. The shade selection also really appealed as they looked pretty much like my everyday colours.

My updated Charlotte Tilbury lipstick collection with swatches

Hands up if you're a member of #charlottetilburyaddictsanonymous?  I am but I guess it isn't very anonymous given that I'm sharing my lipstick collection with you today! This idea really only came to me when I bought a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick holder during her summer sale and realised that I should have bought two because they don't all fit in one! I'm only talking about traditional lipsticks today because I only own one of her liquid lipsticks and if I'm honest, I never wear it so it's going into my clear out pile that I'm gathering this week as I know that somebody will like it and wear it more than I do.

Forget botox! Four brilliant Hyaluronic Acid Serums

Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful humectant, which makes it a key ingredient for all skin types as we age to keep skin looking firm and plump. I use hyaluronic acid products on a daily basis and couldn't imagine what my skin would look like without using H.A. products! I always maintain that it is better to pay more for your serum than moisturiser as serums do more work as they penetrate the skin more deeply. I have four Hyaluronic Acid serums to share with you today, with prices ranging from £36 to £75. Obviously, you don't need all four - I'm a skincare junkie and enjoying trying lots of products!

Four treats for four budgets!

It's that time of the month again when payday is approaching and lots of us are thinking about the possibility of treating ourselves. I usually post three budget categories but this month, I am including an under £10 section because I have an absolute bargain to share with you!

Lookfantastic x Clinique Limited Edition Beauty Box #lfxclinique

Want to save almost £60 on Clinique products? Of course you do! Lookfantastic have teamed up with Clinique to produce a limited edition beauty box. It contains both skincare and makeup products, with a value of £93 but it's priced at only £35, which is amazing, considering that three of the products are full size. So, what's inside?

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY! Nourish your skin from within with Rejuvenated supplements

We can apply all of the products in the world topically but the best way to improve our skin and overall health is through what we eat and drink. It can be tricky to get all of the nutrients that we actually need through our diet so this range of supplements from Rejuvenated are ideal for supplementing our diets. I have been taking the supplements for almost five months now and loving the results so I wanted to share my thoughts with you today and also offer you the chance to win a set of supplements worth almost £120!

New products in my daily/weekly routine

Everyday products don't always get a lot of coverage on blogs, probably because they don't seem very exciting but at the end of the day, they are all essentials so why not talk about them? I have some new products in my routine that I want to share my thoughts on with you today.

Post heatwave skin recovery featuring Omorovicza, Charlotte Tilbury & more!

Now that the intense heatwave has finally left us, it's time to deal with the consequences! Congestion, dullness and dehydration are some of the issues that we are left to deal with so I wanted to share the products that I find most effective in dealing with these issues.

The foundations for dry skin edit

When you have dry skin, finding the right foundation can be tricky because some can accentuate the dryness, which in turn ages the skin. Some foundations go patchy where they cling to dry patches, leaving a mottled look on the skin and others sink into the crevices of the face and highlight fine lines. I've always had dry skin and have bought so many foundations that just didn't work for me but I have a nice selection to choose from now that I'm sharing with you today with varying degrees of coverage and types of finish. Of course, primer plays a part too but I know not everyone likes to use primers so I will do a separate post on those.

MAC x Patricia Bright & MAC x Jamie Genevieve limited edition lipsticks

After the success of their previous influencer collaboration, MAC have teamed up with two new beauty youtubers to release two new limited edition lipsticks. They go on sale today and are exclusive to Selfridges, MAC Freestanding Stores and online. The two youtubers involved are Jamie Genevieve and Patricia Bright. These lipsticks are bound to sell like hot cakes so if you like the look of either (or both), you need to act fast! Read on for my thoughts on the lipsticks and swatches.

Clarins Joli Rouge Velvet Lipsticks - the comfortable matte lip product

Just the thought of applying a matte lip product even five years ago would have made me shudder. I have dry skin, dry hair and dry lips and matte lipsticks never did me any favours but things have come a long way since then and *comfortable* matte lips are now actually a thing. Clarins recently extended their Joli Rouge line with Joli Rouge Velvet lipsticks and I was kindly sent two that I want to share my thoughts on with you today.

Five favourites from Hourglass

Every month, Cult Beauty has a Brand Of The Month, which means that there is free worldwide delivery on all products from that brand. This month, it's Hourglass - a brand that I love so I wanted to share my five favourite products with you. It wasn't easy to narrow it down to just five, especially as some amazing new products were released recently but because they are so new, I couldn't legitimately call them favourites.... yet!! This post isn't sponsored - I just wanted to share because I think the free international shipping is a good deal!

Have the perfect relaxing evening with L'Occitane

Taking some time out to relax is good for the soul. We all need to dedicate time to resting and relaxing but it's something that most people find difficult to do. Trying to find balance in a busy life is no easy task but it is essential - burnout can occur from illness, working long hours, being a parent (which can mean broken sleep), partying hard or a combination of all of the above so taking a small amount of time out to relax is a must. Sometimes even the idea of a pamper session involving a facial, defuzzing and a hair mask can seem like hard work so today's post is purely about relaxing and features some gorgeous products from L'Occitane's Relaxation range.

REVIEW: Urban Decay Born To Run Palette

Unless you've been in hiding, you will have seen the latest palette release from Urban Decay - the Born To Run palette. In a departure from their Naked line, this palette is larger and colourful and has covered every shade you could possibly want or need. You all know that I'm a palette addict so I was delighted to get my hands on this one & I want to share my thoughts with you today!

By Terry My Beauty Favourites Set - A World Duty Free Exclusive

One of the best things about shopping in Duty Free before going on holiday, is seeing what travel exclusive sets are available. I leave my husband in a book shop and have a proper browse around Duty Free to see what's available. There's something special about buying something that you can't get on the high street or any other site! One such set is By Terry My Beauty Favourites Set - A World Duty Free Exclusive, which is a brilliant way to try five products from the luxury brand By Terry for under £40.

My birthday makeup picks!

It's my birthday tomorrow and whilst I'm not doing anything mega exciting, I still want to make an extra effort with my makeup as I'll be going on a dinner date with my husband. I thought I'd share the products I'll be using with you today!

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette

We all remember the mixed reviews (a.k.a. hate) on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture palette last summer and then the non-reaction to Prism but ABH managed to turn it around with the release of Soft Glam earlier this year, which was universally praised. They got it so right with everything from the shade selection to the texture and pigmentation of the shadows. Therefore, my hopes were set high for the Norvina palette.

Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Rosy Nudes Edition Palette

We all know that I'm an eyeshadow palette addict but what I am asking myself is why I've never tried a Bobbi Brown palette before now? I was delighted when World Duty Free sent the new Bobbi Brown Rosy Nudes Edition palette over, not just because I'm new to Bobbi Brown palettes but also the shade selection is different from all of my other palettes. It is limited edition and exclusive to Duty Free for another few weeks so if you're passing through the airport soon, you'll be able to pick it up before it hits the high street or even if you aren't flying yourself but you know somebody who is, you can avail of the Reserve & Collect option, where you reserve your shopping in advance and then collect (or ask somebody else to collect) in the airport!

Customise your skincare with Erborian Lotions and Capsule Masks

We've all seen how Korean skincare has taken the beauty world by storm over the last few years and one of the brands that I have been really enjoying is Erborian. Last month I was sent some of their lotions and also capsule masks, which I found really interesting because you can basically make your own sheet mask and customise it to provide whatever your skin is craving at that moment.

Review: Natasha Denona Super Glow

On the left, the original Glow Powder in the shade Light. On the right, Super Glow in Light/Medium

Did I need another highlighter? Absolutely not, but when Natasha Denona releases a new product, I am always going to want it! If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I am a huge fan of Natasha Denona products (posts here, here and here) and I really love her original Glow highlighter, which made me curious to try the new Super Glow powder. But are they really so different?