September Favourites

MAC Face and Body Foundation (full review here) | £21.50 for smaller size (50ml) here
I declared my love for this foundation in this review, so I won’t go into it too much—but this is really the perfect match for my skin. It’s water-based so it doesn’t stick/cling to dry patches, it’s dewy, fresh and perfect for winter. The coverage is completely buildable so there’s not a single occasion this wouldn’t work for, whether you’re wanting to look fresh-faced and natural or are under the glare of an HD camera (it’s SPF-free so flash photography won’t be any bother—do make sure you’re wearing an appropriate SPF beneath for daytime use).
Caudalie Fleur des Vigne Shower Gel | £8.10 for full-size here You know it’s autumn when the chill in the air makes it that bit harder to get out of bed in the morning. I’ve been waking myself up with this beautifully refreshing shower gel from Caudalie, the brand who can do no wrong in my eyes. Fleur des Vigne (‘flower of the vines’) is a gentle, no-paraben, no-phthalate, no-sodium laureth sulphate alternative for those who like to keep tabs on ingredients—also a brilliant option for anyone whose skin teeters on the dry/sensitive line. It’s formulated with scents of white rose and pink peppercorn, and whilst there is a lightly floral scent, I’d say it’s more tangy and fresh. Beautiful!

Lush Honey I Washed the Kids Shower Gel | £15.45 here (available in three different sizes)
Sweet, sweet Lord. This stuff smells like a big bath of heaven. It’s number one ingredient is honey so it’s packed full of the stuff. It’s super creamy and moisturising and the smell lasts hours on your skin. I also use this as a bubble bath and it’s just as effective. Baby soft skin and the sweet smell of honey to boot—what’s not to love?
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil | £9.95 here
In a moment of madness last month I signed up for a Boxercise class, which I go to once a week alongside a Pilates class. I saw this on Meg’s blog Lips So Facto and knew it’d be just the job for my very much under-used muscles to ease them into an exercise routine! This helps to soften my muscles and ease off aches and pains after a workout. I usually add a few drops to my bath and then massage it into my biceps and thigh muscles where I tend to get the most pain and I can’t recommend it enough—simple but effective.
Lanolips Banana Balm (full review here) | £8.99 here
My review of this is here—a slightly shimmery, lanolin-based lip balm that has seen my lips through the summer/autumn transition as the weather gets colder and my lips get drier. Moisturising, light and non-greasy—with a delicious banana scent as a bonus—I’m completely obsessed with this little tube of happiness.
MAC Dubonnet Lipstick | £15 here
A true burgundy in an Amplified formula makes this an autumn time delight. Long-wearing, creamy and (in my opinion) universally flattering shade. I can’t say much more about it, other than I’m not an all-worshipping MAC Lipstick person—a lot of the formulas I don’t think much of at all, but this isn’t one of them. A good egg!
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude | £3.99 here
This is a rediscovery for me as I've had it for about 18 months and it had got a bit lost amongst my other liners and pencils. I've been using it to brighten up my lower water line and the inner corner of my eyes and it does exactly that with no fuss. It lasts hours and is a complete bargain at £3.99. I'll be using this throughout Autumn to add to the sheerer, glowy complexion I like to sport during the colder months.

The Body Shop Honeymania Body Butter (full review here) | £13 here
I've always liked The Body Shop's Body Butters but this takes it to a whole new level with the gorgeous, gentle, bordering-floral honey scent. My legs have been really dry lately and this soothes, smooths, hydrates and leaves me smelling - if I do say so myself - like a dream!

What were your most loved products last month?

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