Top 5 Most Used Skincare Products

Hey everyone! Hope you're all well.

The other night I was just thinking about all my skincare products I use, and how often I use certain ones

because I love how they make me skin look/feel. I though doing a post of my top 5 most used products and

why they're used, would be interesting as, people have their favourite products they don't necessarily use them

everyday. Anyway these are my most used and I hope you enjoy!

Garnier Pure Micellar Cleansing Water

This is definitely number 1 on my list of most used skincare product! I use it every single night to remove my

make-up and I love it and wouldn't use anything else. It just gets rid of so much more than a normal make-up

wipe would. I do like cleansing balms but find this just much easier and less messy. This one is specially for

combination or oily skin. I have combination skin so I prefer to use this one rather than just the regular one as,

I think it;s better to use products that's designed more for your skin type than just a generic one for all skin types.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash

This is my most used face wash. I use it every night and some morning. I unfortunately have spot prone skin so

to help battle that, I  use a lot of tea tree products from the body shop. I try not to use too much of it though as I

can get dry skin in some areas so, don't want to dry that out.

Origins High Potency Night-a-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

I like to use this when my skin is looking really lifeless and dull and recently that's been a lot! After using this

 I wake up with my skin look plump, refreshed and moisturised. I love really rich night creams as I feel like my

skin really soaks up all the goodness of them! It's a little pricey but, I personally think it's worth it as this has

lasted me a stupidly long time!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil Certified Organic Avocado Oil & Rosehip

The other amazing skincare product I use a lot when my skin is dehydrated or dull is this face oil from

Antipodes. Avocado is good for you, Rose hip is good for you and it's organic.. perfect! It's perfect when my

skin is feeling dehydrated and stressed. 

Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion

Now this is my go to for any spot situation I've got going on. It says it's mostly for under the skin spots that you

cant just squeeze. But, I use it on all sorts and it works a dream. It's not magic but it definitely helps keep it

under control! I use this stuff almost every night I love it so much.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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May Favourites

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

We're into into June now so, that means monthly favourites! I've kind of been excited for this months

favourites as I've been really loving some new products I've tried and I'm very keen to show tell you

about them.

Anelco Beer Shampoo & Conditioner

I knew beer is good for your hair because of the malt and hops in it. They are full of protein which strengthens

the hair and also leaves hair shining. I have never seen beer shampoo before until, I was in Superdrug recently

just picking up a few bits. It was only £1.99 so just thought, 'why not?'. I've used it a few times and it does exactly

what it says. I use it once a week and it just lifts your hair and gives it body and shine and, who doesn't want that

 I'm definitely going to stock up on this stuff!

Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray

I always wanted to try setting sprays but wasn't sure which one would work for me. I saw that Urban Decay do travel

sizes of some of their products. I bought the 'All Nighter' spray as, it was the most popular one out of all of them.

Since buying it, I use it every single day. I can't go a day with out it! I love how my make-up looks after using it

and it doesn't budge!

Eylure Individual Lash - Fine to Full

I was always a bit intimidated by individual lashes as I thought only professionals could apply them. I couldn't

have been more wrong! I picked them up on a 3 for 2 offer and they are so incredible easy to apply. I would say

possibly more easy than normal lashes. I feel that you can add fullness or length wherever you want to and, where

they are individual they look more natural. The only love/hate issue with them is that they stay put so, when it

comes to removing them they are a little stubborn but just be patient and use to lash remover.

Dove Maximum Protection Pomegranate Cream Deodorant

I prefer stick/cream deodorant's personally as, I feel they work best on me. I was still searching for the perfect

one for a while, until I found this. It smells really lovely and it just does the job. It is a bit pricey but that's why

I stock up when it's on offer!

Palmers Cocoa Body Scrub

I use this before I fake tan and it is literally incredible! Not only does it help get rid of dead skin, It helps get rid

of the bumps on the back of your arms and legs. My skin has never felt softer than when I use this. I've already ran

out of it and I've not even had it long. That's how much I love it.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

April Favourites

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I'm doing my April favourites. April is my favourite month as, it's my birthday and my mums

birthday and I love Easter and it's when it starts to get warmer too! I got a few gifts which made it in to

my favourites this month, and also some things that are new thing I've tried!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Series Contour Kit in Medium/Tan

I'm literally converted! I'm a contour junkie. I never thought much of it and wasn't fussed about it really. Then
I saw how it can really define your face and enhance some of your best features. I don't use it every single day
but I will put it on if I have time to do it.

Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion

This stuff is just incredible. It gets rid of under the skin spots (basically the ones you cant squeeze). I get a lot of
spots on my forehead usually. I just put this on my whole face so it covers even the normal spots/blemishes,
and it dramatically reduces the appearance and redness of them. I see results after one night. You do have to
use it consistently though to speed up the healing process. It is pricey but I don't think I could be without this
now after seeing the results it gives me.

Zara White Eau De Toilette

I got this as a gift for my birthday from my beautiful best friend Emma. This perfume is literally the perfect
summer fragrance! She has good taste!

Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry Vanilla Hairspray

This has become my new favourite hairspray! (hence why it's in my faves..) It holds my hair in place without
making it sticky or knotty. The smell of it does remind me of iced gems but I don't mind that too much.

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe

I'm currently building my first Mac palette so I've been researching shades that go well with green/blue eyes
which, is what colour I have. I want it to be a neutrals palette so, it's basically a good everyday palette. This
one compliments my eye colour so much and isn't too heavy, but you can easily make it more darker and smokey
if you want to.

Mac Lipstick in Lovelorn

This was also a gift from Emma. My first Mac lipstick and I love it. Suits my skin tone perfectly. It's like a nude
pink. I'm not great at describing colours but it's basically not too bright but has enough colour to give your
lips a nice pop.

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Light/Medium
I've become a fake tan addict! I love it so much. It makes me feels so much better about my body. I do feel like
I'm able to wear more things when I have a nice tan. this one is idiot free because, if I can apply it evenly and
look like I've been on holiday for 2 weeks, then anyone can! It's quite a decent price too for how much you get.
It doesn't wash off easily and doesn't make you look orange at all. I'll be doing a tanning routine soon, so look
out for that!


Camera: Canon EOS 700D
Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

January Favourites

Hello everyone, hope you're well!

January passed by pretty quickly, didn't it? I still can't over that it's 2015 to be honest.

Anyway, here's my favourite things from January..

Be Body Beautiful by Lucy Mecklenburgh

Recently I've been wanting to be more healthy and get my body in better shape. I'm in no means fat but I would

like to be more toned and have better eating habits. Eating good food is also beneficial to your skin which is

another reason for it. I know Lucy Mecklenburgh from watching her on TOWIE and also I know about how she

has now started helping girls get fit and healthy by doing Results with Lucy. I was also interested but didn't

really want to sign up and pay all that money if I wasn't 100% sure on it. When I saw she has brought out a book,

I was all over it. The book is very informative and has taught me to much about food and exercise. It's also very

inspiring seeing other people's stories about they lost weight and did it in a healthy way. It's definitely helped

me to be more careful of what I'm putting into my body and made me more inclined to work out, not just to lost

weight or tone up but to feel better and more energised. I definitely recommend it if you're interested in losing

weight, toning up or even just wanting to be more healthy. Especially if it's only £7!

Glam Glow Super Mud Clearing Treatment

I got this in a set for Christmas along with the Tinglexfoliate Treatment and also the Thirty Mud Hydrating

Mask. I've really enjoyed trying them all out and love them all so much. This is probably my favourite one out

of them all. It's to help clear the skin or any large pores, blackheads and breakouts. I suffer from blackheads

and breakouts and my pores have never usually been a massive problem but recently they're starting to become

one I'm sad to say. This mask is definitely a saviour though. It helps draw out any impurities in the skin and

you can actually see it working. I really like the results so I'm definitely going to be purchasing a full size pot

and use it on a regular basis! The only downside is the price but I can see the mask lasting me a while so, I don't

think I will need to restock too often.

Glam Glow Youth Mud Tinglexfoliate Treatment

The second most favourite Glam Glow mask of mine is this Tinglexfoliate treatment. It's suppose to be a 'facial

in a jar' for immediate camera ready glowing skin. I will definitely say that I agree with this. When you put the

mask on your feel it tingle a lot. I don't think everyone will love this feeling as it's quite intense but I really enjoy

it as I know it's working it's magic! It's only supposed to be on your face for 10 minutes then wash is off and you're

good to go! I love using it just before I go out somewhere nice. I love that it makes me look glowing and radiant

and ready for a night out! It's the most perfect little mask every girl should have.

Urban Decay Naked Basics 2

Now, I do love my original basics palette but for some reason, I've been grabbing for this one much more this past

month. The colours are new so are a bit more exciting to use than the original one which, I've had for quite a while

now. They're all natural colours too so are great for everyday wear and last all day long.

Ciate Nail Polish in Amazing Gracie

When it comes to nail polishes I either like a deep red or a nude pink. I got this one in my Ciate advent calender

in December and haven't stopped using it since. It's such a feminine colour and I love those colours. Its the perfect

bridal colour as well. I'm really into nudes and pale pink's at the moment on nails. It's so simple yet so elegant.

This one need s a few coats which, is something I don't love but I do really think the colour is beautiful on the nails.

I'm quite pasty at the moment and it looks nice on me but I also think it'd go beautifully with a tan also!

Wilko Premium Concealer Brush

I love when I find cheap make up brushes that are amazing. I do love my Real Techniques and MAC brushes but

I love finding great little finds like this. I still can't get over that this brush was only £3! It's a concealer brush but I

like to use it for my lower lash line or putting colour in the crease of my eye. I have another brush from Wilko which

is a blending brush. they both are such good value for money and even if they break I don't mind buying another as

they are so cheap. I can't really see them breaking though as they seem like they are pretty decent quality!

               Film - The Theory of Everything

Song - Sia - Elastic Heart

                       Hozier - Take Me To Church.

Camera - Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

June Favourites

Hey guys!

It's the beginning of July (crazy!) which means it's time to share my June favourites with you.

I haven't really tried out any new products through June so I haven't got many favourites this month,

but I did pop into Boots and Superdrug recently to get some products I've been wanting to try out so

hopefully I'll have a bit more to show you next month!

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara

This was something I bought a little while back, I just never opened it for some reason. But I found it going

through all my make-up s thought I'd start finally using it and I am SO glad I did. It's definitely my new

favourite mascara. I don't like my lashes to look too fake. I like them to look quite natural and this mascara

is perfect for that. It doesn't clump, it's not gloopy and it doesn't dry out in a week, which is something

that annoys me about a lot of mascaras.

Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner

This is a toner I use quite regularly. It's for spot prone skin (which mine is) and it helps dry out the spot

without drying out your whole face!

Real Techniques Blush Brush

I've had this brush for quite a long time now. I've always used it for blush as it is a blush brush.

But recently, I've started using it for bronzer and I'm really liking the outcome. I usually use the

big powder brush for bronzer but I feel this one is just a lot better for bronzer.

Nivea Pearl Beauty Gentle Care 48h Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

This is a bit of a random one but  but I just wanted to mention it as I've seen a lot of people talking

about stick deodorants recently and want to share my thoughts. I usually use spray deodorants as

I never really thought of using stick ones. But I wanted to switch it up and try something different so

I picked up this one and I'm instantly converted! I don't think I'll ever use a spray deodorant again. This feels

like it's actually working and keeping my under arms moisturised as well as I feel like some other

deodorants can leave it feeling quite dry. Really recommend trying something like this if you haven't before.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion (Fair to Medium)

I know I featured this in my last favourites but I do REALLY love it. It gives a lovely glow and looks

very natural. It's pretty much idiot proof as well. It doesn't leave streaks or patches (as long as you

apply it evenly). I'm just really happy with this purchase and loved it so much I wanted to show it

to you twice!

L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation (N2 Vanilla)

This foundation is very highly talked about. I can see exactly why! This particular shade I usually
only wear when I'm more tanned and recently I have been because of the good weather. I really
love the coverage it gives and how flawless it looks. I think I'm going to go and purchase one a few shades
lighter just so I can use it all year round because I have really been loving this foundation a lot recently.
Plus it's inexpensive and L'Oreal usually have offers on.

Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X