One of my favourite types of make-up products to use is highlighter - and I especially like to use it during the winter when my skin can look a bit dull and dehydrated. I really like how it adds glow and warmth to the face - it can completely change your make-up look when used correctly! Today I wanted to share with you my favourite highlighter picks, with each one being a slightly different formula.
Loose powder - Bourjois Java Rice Powder
I'm a huge fan of Bourjois, especially their face products, and this one is no exception. I love the old-fashioned packaging, and the highlighter itself is stunning too. It's slightly pink toned and very shimmery, so a little goes a long way, and it just adds a gorgeous sheen to the skin without being too in-your-face. It has a perfumed scent which might not be to everyone's taste, but personally I like it!
Powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle
I've had this product for years now but I refuse to part with it - it's lasted me ages and I'm determined to eventually hit pan on it! It's still a powder formula but in a pressed form, which makes life a little bit easier if you can't be bothered to put in too much effort in the morning. It's somewhere in between a highlighter and bronzer, giving a warm champagne glow to the skin. I love it so much that I use it pretty much every day now, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a go if you haven't already!
Cream - No 7 Instant Radiance
This is probably my favourite highlighter out of the bunch, and the only reason I don't use it as often as my MAC one is sheer laziness - cream formulas take a bit more effort to work into the skin, however the effect it gives is definitely worth the time. I find the best way to apply this is with my fingers, as using it straight from the bullet can sometimes rub away my foundation. Being a cream formula, it has great pigmentation and gives a shimmery gold highlight to the face.
Have you tried any of these products? If not, what highlighter would you recommend?
So today I wanted to share some of my favourite make-up finds from the drugstore! These are all fairly new to me, although a couple are old favourites too!
Rimmel Lash Accelerator mascara: This is one of my more recent purchases, and so far I'm really liking this mascara. I love the brush as it's super long and thin which means it's very lengthening, which I prefer. If I want more volume though, I'll sometimes mix it with my Max Factor False Lash Effect masara, and then I get the best of both worlds.
Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover: This is such a blogger favourite so I was so excited to try it, and it definitely didn't disappoint! I hate taking off my nail polish because it takes so long and can get a bit messy, but this makes it so much easier!
Rimmel Stay Matte powder: This powder is definitely an old favourite for me - I've been using it for years, but I feel like I hardly ever mention it. If I don't powder, then my make-up is practically gone by midday, so using this helps it stay on for longer and get rid of any excess oil.
No 7 Perfectly Bronzed Dual bronzer: I mentioned this briefly in my last haul, and I've been testing it out since then. So far, I really like it - I like to take a big powder brush and swirl the two shades together before applying it down the sides of my face. I just find that it gives a nice, natural glow to my skin without looking muddy or orange.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat: Again, this is another old favourite that I've recently repurchased. As a bit of a nail polish addict, I honestly couldn't be without this top coat! After applying it to my nails, they are literally dry to the touch within a minute - such a life saver.
Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Nudist: And lastly, this is a new find for me. I've wanted to try these ever since they came out, but I was a bit scared of the bold shades. I do actually own Pink Pong as well, but I'm still a bit wary of actually wearing it out, whereas this nude shade is perfect for me. I love the silky matte finish, and the colour is more up my street.
What are you currently loving from the drugstore?
A little while ago, I put up a poll asking what kind of posts you would like to see more of on my blog - and the majority of you said hauls! So as I went shopping to Boots the other day, I thought I would show you what I bought.
Firstly, I headed over to Rimmel to stock up on my Stay Matte powder that I love - I've hit pan and so I'll soon be needing a new one. They also had a buy one get one half price offer on, so I also picked up their new Lash Accelerator mascara. I've never tried a Rimmel mascara before so I'm not sure what to expect - I'll let you know how I get on with it. I also bought another Barry M Gelly nail polish in the shade Coconut, a really pretty cream, which I can't wait to try!
I then headed over to No 7 as I had one of their vouchers and they were also running a buy one get one half price offer. In the end, I decided on their Perfectly Bronzed Dual bronzer and their Lash & Brow Perfector. With all the offers I had, I ended up getting both of these products for only £12 - bargain! I also picked up one hair product - the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Treatment - which you basically put on your hair after washing and it's then activated by straightening (which I do a lot of). I was really intruiged by the concept so hopefully it lives up to my expectations! And lastly, I got another Balmi as I was in need of a new lip balm. I got the coconut one which I haven't tried before, and I also like their new square packaging.
Overall, I don't think I did too bad considering it was payday!
What have you bought from Boots recently?
