So we're officially in Autumn and whilst I appreciate the beautiful colours that nature bestows upon us at this time of year, I have to admit that I still miss summer! Before we get into the last quarter of the year, let me share with you some beauty products that I've been loving this month!
Who remembers Charlotte Tilbury's previous loose setting powder? I think it was called Genius Magic Powder and I remember that it absolutely stank and yet nobody seemed to mention the damp, musty smell it had! I don't actually remember it being discontinued and only thought about it when the new Airbrush Flawless Loose Powder was announced. Despite the horrible smell, it performed well as a setting powder so I was curious to see how the new powder would perform and despite not actually needing a new setting powder, I went ahead and bought it anyway! Let me share my thoughts with you...
When it comes to fragrance, I love a very diverse range of scents. I don't have a signature scent despite think that having one is really chic. I love so many fragrance types - sweet, floral,woody, aquatic, musky, powdery, vanilla, citrus, oud and more. I also love fragrances that lean masculine in their notes but until now I've never really considered that both my husband and I could wear (and love) the same fragrance. I thought that Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 might be a good choice for both of us but fortunately it doesn't smell as good on him so I don't need to prise the bottle from his hands. One that I do think smells good on both of us is Byredo Bal D'Afrique...
For some people, using a body moisturiser daily is too much faff and optional. For me, on the other hand, I have used one daily since I was a teenager because my skin is so dry. I quite often use supermarket brand body lotions but I also love a nice scented body lotion that doesn't break the bank and also really nourishes my skin. They're a nice treat for if I'm feeling under the weather or just want to spoil myself. I have found over the years that highly perfumed body products can often be drying due to the high alcohol content. I have found some great body moisturisers that not only smell great but more importantly, really nourish the skin and I want to share them with you today.
I first used Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant in 2003. It really was the must have product back in the day with promises of clear, smooth and soft skin - who doesn't want that? There aren't many skincare products that I am still using 23 years later but this product works regardless of age. Let me tell you why it still has a place in my regime...
The one skincare category that I believe is worth the splurge is serums. I'm happy to use budget cleansers and moisturisers because serums are the products that do the most work and although there are great budget serums on the market (particularly in recent years), as I am getting older, I find that I need products that will actually live up their claims and it just so happens that the ones I love most are quite pricey. In order to justify a repurchase, I need to have seen a visible difference in my skin while using the product and one such product is Oskia Midnight Elixir. I have repurchased this three times!
If you haven't gathered by now, I'm always on a quest to find the best glow giving products - hair, face and body - I basically want to shine bright like a diamond from head to toe (but without looking sweaty!). The Naturium Glow Getter range has been on my radar for quite a while so I decided to dive in and buy all but one product from the range (I skipped the body oil but will probably purchase at some point). It's fair to say that I am suitably impressed and enamoured by this range.
