Lately I've Been Lovin' #9

I haven't done a favourites post since December but not many products impressed me enough to make it onto the list and there wasn't enough to include in a post so #9 is a mix of Jan, Feb and March favourites.

Sarah Chapman Ultimate Cleanse: I don't want to keep repeating myself but this beauty is marriage material! If you're a regular reader of my blog then I'm sure you're well aware this is my HG cleanser.

Perricone No Foundation Foundation: This small sample came in my Latest In Beauty advent calendar and has lasted such a long time! I don't have much left now, maybe enough for one more use but I'm really considering ordering a bottle! It glides over the skin beautifully, offers just enough coverage and adds a lot of radiance.

Estee Lauder Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara & Lash Primer Plus: I wasn't a fan of this at first, I always felt as if bits had crumbled into my eyes when it was first applied but once it dried out a bit it worked on my lashes like nothing else. My lashes are long but very straight, this added even more length and when used with Lash Primer Plus there was double the length and my lashes held their curl all day.

Liz Earle Healthy Glow Cream Blush 'Blossom'*: I think the cream blushers from Liz Earle are my all time favourites! They're creamy but don't look greasy or slide around your face, pigmentation is brilliant, they're easy to apply (I just use my fingers) and they can be used on lips. You can read my review here.

Rimmel 9-in-1 BB Cream 'Light': This is a fantastic everyday base. It's non greasy, lasts on my skin all day, only costs around £7 (or maybe less?) and the shade is a pretty good match for me.

Nourish Relax Hydrating Peptide Serum*: I raved about this lightweight serum in a post not so long ago (link) and it's still my serum of choice. I can't even feel it on my skin, it's like water yet really works to hydrate my skin. I'm sure I'll love it even more when/if the weather heats up a bit and my skin is more on the oily side.

Avon BB Cream 'Nude': If you haven't tried this yet, you need to! My tiny tube is only a sample but I'll be ordering the full size soon. If I used this without seeing the packaging I would be convinced it was high end.

MAC Blot Powder: God only knows how long I've owned this but I really couldn't stand it! I started using it again recently after shopping my stash and fell in love but look, I dropped and smashed it. For me, I don't find it works well with a brush so I just go old skool and set my t-zone with a puff.

Have you tried any of these products?

What have you been lovin' this month?

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Lately I've Been Lovin' #5

Rococo Organic Rose Otto Chocolate: After reading about this bar of mmm-ness on Sandras blog I was sold! While on the Rococo site I ordered a few smaller bars in different flavours - Orange & Geranium, Milk Chocolate and another Rose bar. They're all gorgeous and probably the nicest chocolate I've ever tried. As far as I'm aware its only available from a few stores in London so most of us will have to order online and pay P&P but its worth it.

Liz Earle Healthy Glow Cream Bluch in Blossom*: You can read my full review here. If you havent tried these cream blushers from Liz Earle you need to! They're so easy to use, look gorgeous on the skin and 'Blossom' goes with every single make up look.

Gold & White ASOS Boyfriend Watch: I've been reaching for this over my Michael Kors as its so much lighter, I dont feel like my knuckles are going to trail along the ground. Had a look on ASOS but its sold out. I think it looks much more expensive than it was (around £20)

Maganda Mango Flower Lipbalm: Now I dont know much about this brand. I got to try the lipbalm through a RT and follow type thing on Twitter. As far as I'm aware Maganda is a new brand and should have a website up shortly. I cant wait to have a look at all their products if this lipbalm is anything to go by. It smells like a tropical drink and keeps your lips feeling soft.

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 01: I bought my first Lip Perfector back in 09 way before I'd read any reviews (I didnt know it existed) and have been using it ever since. The only reason I bought it in the first place was because Clarins had some promotion on - if you purchased 2 products you got a goodie bag type thing. I think 01 is my favourite shade.

Orofluido Sahara*: You can read my full review here. Brilliant stuff! Everytime I wash my hair I use this and love how soft it leaves my hair.

What have you been lovin' this month?

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Review: Liz Earle Healthy Glow Cream Blush

Healthy Glow Cream Blush in Blossom £16.50*

This year Liz Earle launched Liz Earle Colour - a range of make up essentials to enhance your skin rather than mask it completely. You're not going to find crazy, over the top shades here as all shades are wearable and suitable for women of any age.

I've loved Liz Earle for many years now with my favourite products being Cleanse & Polish, Botanical Shine Shampoo and Instant Boost Skin Tonic. I couldnt wait to see what the make up range would be like but I have to admit I wondered if it could be as good as the skin care range. Its not often a brand can be good at everything and even though theres some products from Liz Earle that just dont suit my skin/hair its a brand that can do little wrong.

Healthy Glow Cream Blush is a dinky 2g size. The compact is sturdy and comes complete with a mirror. Its the smallest blush I've ever had but that suits me fine. I've never finished a blusher before and actually prefer this size plus it doesnt take up much space in your make up bag. The shade I received is Blossom 'Old rose. This subtle vintage rose is easy to wear and gives an understated blush to most skins from pale to light olive'. The pigmentation is really good but can be sheered out to give more of a glow than an actual blush look. Theres tiny flecks of shimmer that help add to the dewy/healthy look but the shimmer isnt obvious once on the skin.

Healthy Glow Cream Blush is exactly how all cream blushers should be. It adds radiance to the skin, makes you look a lot fresher and keeps its dewy-ness without being tacky, greasy, or slipping off your face. Within a few minutes it sets and lasts a full day on me. I cant think of a single bad point but I imagine the size might put some people off.

Have you tried this or anything from Liz Earle Colour?

Healthy Glow Cream Blush in Blossom available from LizEarle

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