July Favourites 2013

Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme 

I just did a review for it, so I won't go into much detail, but it is a lovely, light coverage BB with a skin-like finish. I wore it on most days this month. 

Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm

My first cleansing balm and I have to admit, I really like it. It removes all but mascara and leaves my skin feeling clean yet moisturised. I'll do a review soon.

Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner

A lovely, exfoliating, hydrating toner that really made a difference in how my skin looks. My skin is brighter, clearer, smoother and those few red marks I have, have significantly faded. I really enjoy using it.

L'Occitane Angelica Hydrating Cream
I only have a generous sample, but I've been using it for two weeks now and I must say, this is flipping gorgeous. Truly an amazing moisturiser. It's so light, yet really hydrating and it leaves my skin so supple and nice with a semi-matte finish. I think it's the best moisturiser I've ever used, better than Eucerin Aquaporin light, which I just repurchased and also works based on aquaporins (sort of a plumbing system for cells). It works so well as a base for make up because it sinks into to the skin instantly and leaves a very smooth, almost velvety finish. I am bothered by the extortionate price though. At 37€ for a pot, it is not the most affordable product, while Eucerin's is 15€, plus it comes in a tube.

Essence Stay Matte Lip Cream 02 Berry Smoothie

These lip creams are so good! The formula is my favourite out of all the lip creams I own, because it's so pigmented, applies like a dream, doesn't dry out my lips and smells so nice. Amazing quality for the price. I have three so far and I wore Berry Smoothie this month most as I was inspired by a picture on Pinterest.

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer Stellar

This shade is stunningly beautiful. It's such a bright, fun colour, sort of a mix between coral and pink. The quality of these lacquers is great, because they are so pigmented and wear off to a nice stain, but the scent is horrible.

Revlon Matte Lipstick Pink About It

I wore this shade the most this month. Revlon had one of the best, if not the best, matte lipstick formulas I've ever tried. Obviously, they had to discontinue this line and make a bunch of glossy-lip balm-lipstick thingies instead *sighs*. Pink About It is one of the prettiest medium pink-corals and a great everyday shade. 

Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar Juicy Orange 

Not my usual choice of colour since it is orange, but the formula is so nice and the scent is divine. Plus I love the grumpy bunny packaging,  which is just so adorable. I use it as a chapstick, even though it is quite pigmented. 

Garnier Body Ultimate Beauty Oil 

I called this in my review: the ultimate lazy girl's moisturiser. It's so easy to use - just spray it on, there really is not much need for rubbing it in and you're done. It gives that nice sheen to the skin, which looks great in the Summer.

Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave in Conditioner

The heat is drying out my hair, so I keep them in shape with this leave in spray conditioner. I just quickly spray a bit in my hair every day and it keeps the dryness at bay. I'll do a proper review soon.

Lady Gaga Fame eau de parfum

I just adore this fragrance, with each day I like it more. It's the most amazing honeyed apricot with smokiness of the incense. Truly a wonderful mix of notes. It is quite heavy scent for the heat we're having a the moment (it peaked at 37.9°C/100.2°F where I live), but I wore it constantly in the middle of the month.

 Essence Season of Extremes nail polish Did Someone Say Nude?

This is my absolute favourite product this month. I rediscovered it in my collection and I've had it for quite a while, but rarely used it. It was part of a LE years ago and I also love another shade from that LE, a bright neon coral, called Bright Alert! It is the most gorgeous mint shade ever. And yes, it is prettier than Essie Mint Candy Apple which is less green. I'm not aware of any dupes, but if anyone knows about one, please let me know.

Have a great day!