Bath time

Whether you're a massive Lush cosmetics fan or adore bubbles, autumn is the time to appreciate a bath. As the weather is getting that little bit chillier, I find myself wanting to soak up in the bath then get into some snuggly pyjamas and fluffy socks. Lush have released their Halloween and Christmas range recently that are packed with the best spicy scents! Cinnamon to ginger, it's all there. The spicy pumpkin has to be my favourite this time of year; its mixture of sparkles, the best bubbles and musky scent scream autumn to me.

Makeup removal

As the evenings get darker quicker, you almost want to get ready for bed that little bit earlier and for me that means wiping away my makeup. I'll usually take majority of the makeup off with Garnier's micellar water and continue with the matching face wash, to cleanse my skin, ensuring there's no residue left over.

Face mask

Face masks are a necessity for a bit of pampering especially during the autumn season. I usually use a face mask once a week, typically on a Sunday night, to prepare for the week ahead. My favourite picks are Lush's speciality's 'Cupcake' and 'Brazened honey, Sephora's sheet masks and Garnier's. At this time of year I like to choose a mask that will nourish and repair the skin as not only does my skin get drier in autumn, but I find it can also be more problematic.

Moisturising

After makeup removal or a facemask, I always ensure to moisturise my skin. My top choices for face moisturiser are Simple's 'kind to skin' moisturiser or Garnier's 'rose extract' moisturiser. For all over body moisturiser, I have a wide variety of favourites, from Soap and Glory's 'sugar crush' to Zoella Beauty's 'ginger cream'. As my skin gets a lot drier in the autumn, moisturising is key after a shower/bath and before bed time, each evening.

Reading

Charlotte Tilbury's 'Glastonberry' lipstick

If you're a regular reader on my blog then you'd know my love for lipsticks, especially berry tones, reds and oranges. I finally got my hands on a Charlotte Tilbury product at Christmas time, the famous 'Glastonberry' lipstick. I haven't mentioned it in a favourites post and I don't know why. The colour is insanely gorgeous, crafted for the perfect dark berry, its creamy consistency glides on the lips and the packaging is to die for. The lasting power isn't the best I've tried, however paired with a lip liner, the lipstick can keep the entire night. Upon application, you can feel how amazing the quality is with a swipe across the lips. After lusting over this lipstick, I'd love to try out more of Charlotte Tilbury's products!

Garnier Micellar water mini version

Garnier's micellar water is my go to makeup remover. It takes off every bit of makeup with ease including water proof mascara and heavy eye makeup. As the product is incredibly gentle and contains no perfume, it's ideal for sensitive skin. Somehow, the remover just melts the makeup away as you swipe, only using a cotton pad or two to take off the entire face. I wanted to give the micellar eater an extra shoutout this month as I've been obsessed with the mini version. It's easy and compact to take with you on weekend breaks or longer travels. I couldn't recommend it enough. 

Revlon's crème eye shadow base in '705'

I'm a bit of an addict when it comes to eye shadow bases. As I have quite oily eye lids, if I don't apply a base before shadow, then my eye makeup won't last long. Which means, I love to test out new bases, whether that's a creamy formulation or a pencil. I think these Revlon bases are quite new to the market as I haven't seen them before. I decided to pick the champagne colour up as you can never have too many neutral bases. The consistency is very smooth, gliding and blending onto the eye with ease. The colour is subtle but enough to add a tad of shimmer to the eye. It's creaminess clings onto additional eye shadows, making them last all night long. I love this base and can't wait to get my hands on more.

Batiste dry shampoo

I never hopped onto the dry shampoo hype mainly because greasy hair wasn't something I suffered with. However, lately I've found on busy days when I haven't had the chance to wash my hair or would like a bit of volume, Batiste has been my go to.

Garnier's micellar face gel wash

If you're a big fan of the renowned Garnier micellar water, then you could relate to my excitement when I saw the matching gel wash on the shelves in Boots. I can't say it fully lives up to the love I have for micellar water, however it's an incredible face wash. It's able to remove light makeup, cleanse the skin and leaves your skin feeling refreshed. The gentle consistency and no scent feature is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Find out a more information with my latest review.

Revlon colour stay foundation in 110 Ivory

I'm one of those girls who stick to what they know and love when it comes to base makeup products. As I've heard many bloggers and vloggers hype about this foundation, I wanted to try the Revlon colour stay out for myself. I fell in love with it on the first use. They have two different formulation options, one for dry skin and the other for combination/oily skin that I chose which suits me perfectly. There's so many reasons why I love this foundation. The light-medium, buildable coverage is ideal for day-day use and if you'd like something more heavy duty for an evening out. Its consistency is very creamy, sits on the skin well and has a natural, dewy finish. With a primer, the lasting power is seamless, staying all day long and I couldn't fault the wide colour range. I'd 100% recommend if you're on the hunt for a new foundation.

Kiko Cosmetics Enigma lipstick in 03

I have a big admiration for Kiko's products, everything I've tried from their brand are always top quality for an affordable price. This lipstick is no exception. I'm seriously impressed with the packaging even if slightly bulky as I love the magnetic effect on how it closes. I'd describe the shade as a toned down berry with a glossy finish. I'm not usually a big fan of lipsticks that aren't matte, however, the sheen wash over the top makes it the ideal everyday lipstick. The consistency is incredibly creamy and feels like a thick lip balm once applied which through wear, leaves the lips feeling moisturised. Its lasting power isn't as impressive given the glossy formulation, however the quality and shade have won my heart. 

Max Factor miracle touch creamy blush

Similar to base products like primers and foundations, I tend to stick to the same blushers. However, there was a sale on Max Factor so I couldn't resist picking a new one up. I remember these blushers being hyped a few years back in the beauty world but never jumped on the band wagon until now. With the tiny compact easy for travelling and intense pigmentation, I couldn't fault this blush. The shade 'soft murano' is a warm pink, slightly red toned colour which easily blends onto the skin. As its a cream blush, there's no need for a brush as your fingers will give a more even finish.

Argan oil lip balm

With the cold day of February, dry lips were bound to be on the horizon. This little pot of argan oil lip balm did the trick with even my driest and cracked lips. It helped soothed and moisturise them until my lips were back into their normal state.

I hope you enjoyed my February favourites. Which products have you been loving last month?

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