March Favourites

I've hated this month. It's been really bad work month for me and I'm not going to lie I'm glad it's coming to an end. My parents have also been away for 3 weeks and I've missed them loads. I've also felt complete pennyless this month. I'll be glad when pay day comes. Also what's even more annoying that I wrote this post out last night before I went to the gym and when I came home to read through and do a spell and grammar check I realised it didn't save! But here I go again.

Laura Mercier silk creme foundation I use the shade Cashew Beige. I used to use this foundation all the time in 2009/2010 I guess I just forgot all about it while I was trying out others. As you can see this bottle is almost empty I actually bought a back up in February so I'm good to go when this one runs out. The foundation is the best match for my skin that I can find and I really love the look it leaves.

Dr Lipp original nipple balm for lips. This was an impulse buy. I was in Newcastle on the way to the match I was going out for dinner after as well as going to see The Script and of course I left my lip balm at home. I ran into Space NK and this was the closet thing to the till so I picked it up. Honestly it's amazing. My lips were so dry and within 3 days they were left super soft again. It has the same texture as Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream but I think this is much better. I like to use it on a night to really let it soak in.

The body shop Tea Tree pore minimiser. I picked it up in December and its been a firm staple in my daily make up routine. I use this as a primer but I really think it helps with spots too. My make up last longer though out the day too and it's under £10...bargain!!

The body shop Absinthe Purifying hand cream. I got this when it was on promotion for £5 in January I seriously wish I picked a back up too. I love to use this on a night before bed to really let it soak into my hands. It also smells amazing!!


Have you tried any of these products??

Work essentials

On my desk at work there is a computer, a phone, my phone book and my essentials. I would be lost if they disappeared. 

I keep them in this old make up bag for two reason. One is so when it's in my bag I'm not rummaging around like a mad woman looking for things. Two is so if I have to go out in a hurry I just 'grab the bag'. 

The bag is an old Mac one that I got a few Christmas's ago containing make up brushes. I thought it was a shame to throw it away. 

What's in the bag? 

Body shop strawberry hand cleanse gel. I work in a office full of men and I'm sure they never wash their hands! This is essential so I don't get any nasty germs off them. I apply this all the time through out the day. This is my first bottle from the body shop and my Mum thinks it smells like Brandy. 

Nivea age defying hand cream. After applying the cleanse gel I always put hand cream on as I think sometimes it can dry your hands out or at least the amount of times I put it on. 

Carmex lip balm. Recently I've had really dry lips and been really thirsty I'm not sure if this is related? But any way I apply this like it's going out of fashion throughout the day. 

Bonjela. I get run down a lot and when I do I get ulcers and they can really hurt. 

Body shop coconut body butter. For some reasons I get very dry skin on my collar bone if it's not the left it's the right. I apply this about twice a day as it can hurt me. 

Nails inc Caviar top coat. Well you never know when you need a touch up. 

OPI Avoplex. This is actually my Mum's I don't use it every day but it's a nice little treatment while I'm at work. 

There you have it. That's how I get through my day at work. Do you have any must haves?