August 2015 Favourites Monthly Round-Up!

So, it's time for my August favourites round-up!

Whether the sun does actually make an appearance or not I have been using Kiehl's Ultra light daily defence spf 50 every single day. (Excuse me while I pat myself on the back!). This year I am determined for the redness on my cheeks not to get any worse. I find this a lovely light but moisturising spf which doesn't feel greasy or leave big white streaks on your face. 





Avene TriAcneal - Spot Treatment

This spot treatment, has really helped to clear up my spots around the chin area. I had very angry looking red spots which after a short while of using this, they have cleared up and the one or two I do have are on their way out (fingers crossed). So this along side La Roche Posay's Serozinc have both been really help to calm my skin and prevent huge breakouts. This treatment contains glycolic acid and retinal which both help to reduce and clear-up spots and redness.

Lipstick

I have been enjoying using MAC's 'Mehr' lipstick paired with MAC's 'Soar' lip pencil, as it gives a natural nude brown with a hint of pink lip.

Charlotte Tilbury 'Fallen Angel' 
Eye-shadow Quad

I have been lusting after this eye-shadow quad since it's release at Christmas time! So imagine my excitement when I found it on depop for sale! (Depop is a sale site similar to ebay). I have been mainly using the 3 shades for an everyday look.

Trilogy Rosehip Oil

I have been using 2-3 drops on my face at night, it's a lovely oil which isn't overly greasy and sinks nicely into the skin. The next morning you awaken with beautifully soft skin. I have definitely noticed the difference and I enjoy the ritual of slathering this on before bed.

TV & Books

Obviously I binged watched Season 3 of "Orange is the new black" absolutely love that show and liking the new addition of Ruby Rose. 
Really hope there is going to be a season 4!

Lastly books I have been on a super 'reading' roll this month! 

Saving Grace by Jane Green. I love Jane Green books and have been reading her books for years, however this book I spotted a few slight anomaly's which meant the story-line didn't quite add up for me. Having said that, it was a pleasant read if you don't try to read too much into it and try to figure it out yourself.

The year I met you by Cecelia Ahern. I absolutely loved this book, it was a lovely enjoyable emotional read and felt it was a little bit life affirming too!

I also finished reading Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn. I thoroughly loved this book, even though it is very different to my usual style of book I go for! I found this book very interesting and was absolutely hooked right to the end. 
Highly recommend this book, it really is addictive once you get stuck in you will want to know how it ends!

So that's it for this month's round-up xx

La Roche Posay Serozinc - My skin saviour!

Now available to buy in the UK this blue bottle is very much worth it!

Previously only available to purchase in France... it's finally here!

Dubbed as a toner / facial mist, it also treats your face. Calming and soothing blemishes, sores and other ailments due to the zinc content.

A spritz of this after cleansing and you will see the difference in your skin.

It is a lovely refreshing, hydrating and calming toner. I use this as my second toner to help calm and soothe irritation. More importantly, to treat and prevent any future blemishes.
I have sensitive skin and I find I get on really well with this spray on toner. Doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or stingy and dries quickly to allow you to carry on with your other skincare regime. I have definitely seen a major improvement in my skin. Those pesky breakouts around my chin area have really calmed down and the ones I do get seem to go a lot quicker and don't seem to be as angry!

Contains 0.10% concentration of Zinc Sulfate as-well as 0.75% concentration of Sodium Chloride.
Excess oiliness is eliminated, whilst the skin is soothed and future blemishes are reduced with continued use due to its astringent properties.

Close your eyes and spritz a fine mist all over your face. Feels lovely cooling and refreshing and I can see me using this non stop come the hot summer months!!

Currently on offer 2 for £10 with the usual price being £7.50 its a bargain worth bagging! Escentual.com

Go on give it a try, promise you will love it!

My first Charlotte Tilbury Haul

Charlotte Tilbury is a new brand of make-up to me that I have been desperate to try for absolutely ages. 

She is a world renowned make-up artist who brought out her own range of make-up products. 

I was lucky to be in selfridges when they were doing their 10% off so here's what I picked up....

Chanel 'Dedicace' Rouge Coco Lipstick Swatches

CHANEL Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lipstick

Swatches

My little reward to myself for doing my 5km run in November was a trip to Selfridges whilst they were having their 10% off!

I headed for the Chanel counter of-course and chose a gorgeous lipstick from their rouge coco hydrating lip creme colour range.

Rouge Coco Lipstick

Shade: 59 Dedicace

This is such a luxurious and special lipstick, it will always remind me of the achievement i was very proud of training for. But also, it is such a lovely texture to apply, and lasts on the lips. 

It is such a unique colour shade, unlike anything I have. I love the casing on these Chanel lipsticks, I feel so grown-up applying it!! 

The shade is gorgeous rosy pink, I can see me wearing this as we edge closer towards Spring!!

It has a creamy finish to it, not drying at all and very comfortable to wear.

Swatched on my lips: 

Such a pretty pink shade!

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo