The first month of 2015 is over and in my mind a new year always calls for new makeup. I've practically spent all of my Christmas money on makeup over this past month. If you read Beyond The Velvet, you will know how obsessed we've both been with MAC makeup and Benefit skincare so this post contains a lot of Benefit and MAC ;)
Makeup Favourites
Makeup Revolution Ultra Flawless Eyeshadows - The blogging world is full
of reviews on Makeup Revolution products and I couldn't wait to get my
hands on one of their products. This is the Ultra eyeshadow palette and I
couldn't be happier with it. This palette only cost £8 and it includes
32 pigmented eyeshadows. The shades are stunning and you can create so
many eye makeup looks with this beautiful palette. I don't think I
could find a palette better than this one. Watch out for a full review
on this palette soon!
Benefit World Favourite Neutrals Kit - I won't ramble on about this kit too much as we've already wrote a review on it
here.
I have mixed reviews on this kit but saying that the cream eyeshadows
are just amazing. The powder shadows could be more pigmented but when
they are built up they look amazing. The kit also comes with cute little
'how to' cards for the perfect day and night looks.
MAC Lipsticks - I've discovered MAC lipsticks and my purse isn't
happy. So far I've got seven in my collection and I'm feeling the urge
to buy more. You really can't beat MAC when it comes to lipstick can
you? You can see our review on these four shades
here!
Favourite Skincare
St. Ives Apricot Scrub - I have oily skin and this is a great
product to use as it's for blemish prone skin. This scrub smells amazing
and it isn't harsh at all so it is great for sensitive skin too.
Benefit Foamingly Clean Facial Wash - I'm currently in love with
Benefit skin care. I've never used any Benefit before so I bought the
mini kit before I splashed out on the full sized products. The facial
wash was on of my favourites in the mini kit and I just had to buy it. I
use this everyday and it doesn't upset my skin in the slightest. It
also doesn't leave my skin with that tight feeling either. I've
definitely noticed a difference with my complexion since using this. I
can see myself buying this again once it runs out.
St. Ives Microdermabrasion Scrub
- I bought this to smooth out my skin as I am still left with acne
scars after suffering with acne two years ago. This is a great scrub and
it isn't harsh at all unlike the Botanics microdermabrasion scrub. I
use this most days and it really is helping my skin smooth out.
Other Favourites This Month
YSL Black Opium Perfume - I've already done a review on this lovely perfume (see it
here).
My sister got us this after her holiday and it was a great suprise. The
bottle is stunning and it looks great in my collection. The perfume
itself is perfect for any floral/vanilla scent lover like us!
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish in 'Mad Women' - This is a
great polish and the colour is just stunning! This polish has a gel
finish and I am yet to buy the top coat that gives the polish a gel like
shine. Sally Hansen do amazing polishes and this one is no different.
That's are favourites for January 2015! What have been your favourites for the past month?
Love Rachel & Leah, xx
