Now I've had this list of things that I've been loving lately; they're not necessarily just from the month of February but from since around mid December. I guess you could say they are 'winter favourites' because a lot of them are actually products for my hair, skin and lips since they've been so dry recently. But there are also other things that I have genuinely been using so I thought I would share them. Anyway, let's get started!
Makeup Products:
Nivea Lip Essential Care: I'm always carrying a lip balm because my lips always need to be hydrated since they are so dry. I tend to put it on every day before my makeup but feel like I need to use it every now and then throughout the day. I find that Nivea do the best lip balms just because they're really cheap and do the job perfectly. I've actually used up the Nivea Lip Essential Care so right now I'm using the Nivea Hydro Care which is just incredible. It makes my lips feel really soft and luxurious which is all I really want from a lip balm. The best thing about the Nivea Lip Care line is that they have an SPF which although there isn't much sun in the UK, its good to know that my lips are protected regardless.
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer: I only bought this a few weeks ago and to be honest, I absolutely LOVE it. I've never really been one for concealer and so I've only ever used a cheap one just to reduce some of the bagginess from under my eyes. Anyway, since that one ran out, my friend suggested that I buy the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer and I'm so glad I did. Not only does it take away the bags under my eyes, but it brightens my entire face. I used it around my nose, under my eyes, on any spots I have and sometimes under my brows, if I've plucked them before doing my makeup. I use the colour Warm Medium 3 which is perfect because its only a little bit lighter than my actual skin colour and so it doesn't look too bright on my face.
Hair Products:
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Deep Treatment Masque: I've had this for absolutely ages and yet I've only starting using it recently. As you know, I use the TRESemmé shampoo and conditioner and have been LOVING that for as long as I've been using it, but it never occurred to me to try this Treatment Masque. Its always just been sat in my bathroom doing nothing until about a month ago, when I just tried it out of the blue. It gave my hair a very silky shiny texture which I thought was so good. I've been trying to treat my hair recently because it has been so dry and using the masque does actually help. I don't know how long its supposed to be on your hair for, I just leave it on for about 5 or 10 minutes which seems to do the job well.
Skin Products:
Garnier Oil Beauty Nourishing Scrub: This is probably the BEST thing I've discovered recently. I always been a big fan of an exfoliator but I've never been able to find one that its harsh on my skin. This one is absolutely incredible in that the grains of sand are the perfect size which sounds ridiculous but you know what I mean. This one also creates a thin layer on your skin which I thought was going to be an oil but its actually not. I can't use anything with oil because my skin is naturally oily so this product is just amazing. It makes your skin feel soft and supple, plus it has this incredible smell that always reminds me of honey but its actually Argan, Macadamia, Almond and Rose oil.
Nivea Body Lotion Express Hydration: This is my next BEST discover after the Nourishing Scrub because again, it has made my skin feel beautiful. I have no idea where I got it, probably from some sort of set from Christmas or my birthday or something. Anyway, its kind of incredible because not only does it sink in to your skin really quickly, its noticeably hydrating your skin at the same time. It says on the bottle that its an improved formula which I kind of agree with because I've never used anything like this before. It literally feels like your skin is drinking it up which means I would definitely recommend it for anyone whose skin is particular dry or even if its not. Its just really good and again, its from Nivea which I think has such a nice skin care range.
Music:
Sledgehammer by Fifth Harmony: I've known of the band Fifth Harmony for so long and yet I've never been inclined to listen to their music. I don't really venture out of my own range of music, especially recently, but I heard them on The Ellen Show and I really LOVED the song. Its such a classic pop song yet you can tell its well-written and well-produced which is all I ask for in a song. I really hate songs that have no production value at all just because it makes the song sound completely trashy. This one on the other hand is just a feel good song and I LOVE it.
Style by Taylor Swift: As you know, I've liked this song for a long time and I actually wrote a review on it which you can read HERE. I think its a good song and Taylor Swift has gotten better and better recently, as seen through pretty much all her songs on her album '1989'. One of things that I love most about this song is that it has an amazing chorus, its the best part of the song but doesn't overshadow the brilliance of the verses. The entire song is incredibly written and you can really relate to the lyrics. I think that's one of the reasons why Taylor Swift is so successful because all her songs are exactly like that, just absolutely perfect.
Love, Tayla xx
