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I've recently taken a little break from blogging, due to my work life becoming more and more busy, plus being so unmotivated. But im back, and whats better to start with than a favourites post?

This months lot is a bit of a mixed bag. With even a makeup remover in for good measure. So lets get to it.

First up is the Estee Lauder Take It Away makeup remover lotion. At first i was a little unsure, thinking it was going to one of those products i use for a while and then forget about. But as someone who is a little bit lazy when it comes to taking my makeup off, this has changed everything. One pump on a cotton pad and it removes everything, even long lasting foundation. The only thing is it takes a little more effort to remove waterproof mascara, but thats expected. It is a pretty pricey product at £22 but you get 200ml and it lasts forever!

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Next is my new favourite lipstick from MAC, which is the shade Touch in a Lustre finish. I was after a new nude shade that i could wear both day and night. And this one is perfect, especially with my fairer skin tone. Plus the shade is buildable, meaning it can be more sheer for day and more intense for night. This is quite hydrating and smooth feeling on the lips because of the finish, another reason why its an everyday fave.

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I have also been loving the InstaBlur Primer from The Body Shop. This has a 5 in 1 primer, and is very similar to Benefits Porefessional (that kind of silicone, gel primer). It hides pores, smooths your skin, controls shine, hides blemishes and extends your makeup. I love this underneath my foundation, it smooths my skin and makes it feel hydrated too. Plus i have noticed a difference in how my makeup does last longer!

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I've fallen back in love with Maybelline The Falsies mascara. Its always hanging around my makeup bag, but i picked it back up this last month and i just love it. It creates black, more voluminous and much longer lashes. It makes such a difference to my lashes with just a couple of coats, and its so cheap compared to others out there.

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Last of all this month, its my favourite foundation. This month is the MAC Studio Sculpt, i have the shade NW20. I love this foundation because it is so good for dry skin, and gives a great coverage. It has a gel base, so it is hydrating and doesn't dry out your skin. It is a medium coverage but can be built to a full coverage, so is perfect. Plus with the primer it lasts all day long.

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As a girl that's somewhat lacking in the brow department, I'm often on the hunt for that product that's going to give me a full brow, without a lot of effort.

I've gone from days of just using a brown kohl pencil (not a good look!) to finally finding some products that give me a more polished look.

One of the first brow palettes I picked up was this one from Fashionista. It's not a brand I've heard of before and don't see very often. But it was a bargin buy and hasn't disappointed me yet. It contains 3 shades of powder and one wax to set. I use this palette when my hair is a lighter colour as these shades are lighter than my other palette. However as I have naturally brunette hair, I don't get to use this one as often. I do love that this set comes with a mini pair of tweezers and a huge mirror. Everything you need for perfect brows.

My next palette is similar, but contains 2 darker shades of powder, along with two waxes. One lighter, and one darker to create even bolder brows. It's the Br-wow kit from Along Came Betty which is available from Tescos. This was a pretty unexpected purchase, i dont normally pick up make up with my weekly food shop, but it turned out to be a good one. This palette better suits my complexion as I normally have a darker colour hair. What I really like about this product is the darker wax, which means if I want a stronger/darker brow for going out, it's easy to create, without having a different product. Plus it comes in cute packaging, and thats a plus point for anything!

Next up is a product that i wasnt too sure about at first, but its really grown on me. Its very similar to Benefits Gimme Brow, except it has a different shaped wand. Its the Maybelline Brow Drama, sculpting mascara. Instead of using an angled brush, you use the wand to brush up and through the brow hairs. This creates a really smooth and groomed look, plus it holds your brow hairs in place without the need for gel. The only thing that I don't love about it is that it's quite subtle, and you can't really build it up to be bolder, unless you bought a darker shade.

Finally after hearing so much hype about this product I decided to give it a go, it's the Soap n Glory Brow Archery pen(?) It has a felt tip on one end and a pencil on the other. Allowing you to both shape and fill in your brows with the same product. I love that this is so portable and easily fits in a makeup bag for on the go. Now this is worth the hype about it too. It makes it so easy and gives good results too.It's definitely worth an addition to your collection.

So there's all my favourite things for a little eyebrow help!

What's your fave product?

2013 is over! Already! I've been meaning to write a monthly favorites post for ages and every time I get round to it, I might as well wait for next month!

So why not start 2014 with all my favourites from the last year!

First up is:

Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation.

I fell in love with this foundation over the last few months, I have really dry skin on my face and it can often look quite red with it. However this completely covets over this and leaves me with a fresh, healthy glow. The coverage can be built up as much as you like, but with a dash of concealer and some powder, you're all set!

Carrying on with the face products, this already a firm favourite in the beauty blogging world, so comes as no surprise:

Collection, Lasting Perfection Concealer.

I'd heard big things about this concealer, so I decided that I'd give it a go. I'd never really had any success with concealers, they never made much of a difference. But this concealer is amazing, any blemish, redness, spot is covered and it blends so well and easily. This concealer works so well that if you're having a good skin day, just to cover any little blemishes and that's all you need some days! There is no concealer I've tried that comes close to this.

Another favourite with the beauty bloggers this year and with me has been the

Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoos

I loved these so much as they're so easy to throw on your eyes on their own, or as a base for shadow, and they stay on all day and look great. Using them as a base leaves my eye shadow staying put all day, with no signs of creasing which is a big plus point! The Eternal Gold color I found to look amazing with big cat eye flicks and the On And On Bronze makes a great base for a darker smokey eye look.

Another great eye product i loved during 2013 was the:

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Sticks

Now these are very similar to the Maybelline tattoos, just as a handy pencil, which makes them perfect for popping in your travel makeup kit, or your handbag. They also have a shimmer finish to them, which makes them great for a little more fancy look. However they don't last as long as the Maybelline alternatives and don't have quite the same professional finish about them. Still a big fave though!

Moving on to mascaras of 2013 now, and one that has been a great favourite through most of the year has been my:

Revlon Lash Potion Mascara.

I picked this up, mainly because of its packaging, and nothing else. It just looks so good! Now as for the actual product, it actually works really well. I was a bit afraid of it being all packaging and no substance. However not the case! You can actually tell that lengthening effect of the lashes and it also leaves the lashes really dark and noticeable. I love my lashes to look as dark as possible, its just a personal preference. I wasn't completely wowed by the wand though, its plastic and a bit clumsy with it (or maybe that's just me). Its also not the best at being clump resistant either to be honest. But at the price i picked it up at, I think Superdrug had a sale, i cant complain, and its been a trusty one through the year.

Another mascara I've been loving, and i admit i only got it at Christmas, but its not left my eyes since. Is the
Benefit They're Real Mascara

I'll be doing a full blog post on this soon i think, as i have quite a bit to say about this product. However all i'll say for now is that, the difference this mascara makes to your lashes is incredible. Id heard a lot about this product and wasn't sure i believed all of it, but since receiving Benefit gift set for Christmas, i think I'm a convert. This makes your lashes so dark and thick, as well as lengthening them and making your eyes totally stand out. I think I've found my new favourite mascara.

Throughout most of 2013 I've had one trusty eyeliner in my makeup bag, which is strange as i usually settle on a couple, but for now its been all about
Topshops Magic Liner

I love this eyeliner because of its super fine nib, so it gives more control over the thickness of your eyeliner. Cause we don't always want panda eyes. Also its super black, which some liquid liners which come as a felt pen don't always end up as opaque as i want them to be. It lasts most of the day, as long as you don't rub it or get it super wet, so the staying power could be better, but its not that much of an issue. I absolutely love Topshop's makeup packaging and this is no exception its super cute, and simple, and it just looks really nice when its in your bag.

Finally 2013 hasn't been a big year in lip products for me, there's been a few products that I've liked, but none have really stayed with me for very long. So i cant feel that i have any lip favorites from 2013.

So that's all my favourite makeup products from 2013, there have been many many more products I've loved over the year, but I've tried to keep it short and sweet. Hopefully 2014 brings many exciting products to try!
Whats been your favourite product of the last year?

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