August 2014 Favourites Round-Up

It's the end of August so you guessed it....it's time for my August round-up!

Beauty products I have been loving and using this month, as-well as a few non beauty faves thrown in for good measure!

First up...

Hydraluron by Indeed Laboratories.

Really been loving this new moisturising jelly. 

Lovely and hydrating, so refreshing on the skin.

I use this both morning and night to quench my thirsty skin. Sinks in nicely.
It's sort of a cross between a serum and a gel moisturiser.

My most used lipstick this month has to be....

 MAC's Mineralize Rich in 'Divine Choice'

Such a pretty pink, that's creamy, pigmented but still has a slight glossy sheen to it.

Not to mention the familiar vanilla scent!

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

 I have been loving using this DHC facial cleansing oil ever since I got it in my summer edition Glamour box. Read my post here

It's such a lovely facial cleansing oil. Olive oil makes it lovely and soothing but hydrating on the skin. Does such a great job of cleansing that on the days I don't wear make-up I don't feel the need to double cleanse.

When this trial size runs out I will definitely be repurchasing this cleanser... it really is that good!

Finally got my hands on 'Allure' magazine!! 

It's America's beauty magazine which I can never seem to find in shops by me. Found this one during my weekend visit to London to see my sister. Oh another favourite is the Selfridges beauty hall... it's beauty heaven! Now just need to win the lottery!

Books:

 This month I haven't done a whole lot of reading (oops) but I have enjoyed this Bobbi Brown book 'Everything Eyes' 

Inspiring and really makes me want to be more adventurous with my eye make-up!

TV:

I really enjoyed BBC's The honourable Woman, without saying too much I didn't see the twist towards the end! Reminded me of a British version of Homeland. Had me gripped till the last episode.

Song:

I can't seem to stop listening to Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'.

Such a great song, if you haven't heard it YouTube it!!

Lastly.... I have begun training for a 5km run ..... which if you know me, you will know that is a huge first step!!

(Put it this way exercise isn't really in my nature) 

Am starting to enjoy jogging, although i am nowhere near my goal of 5km I feel I am slowly getting a bit more energy and go in me! Just about managing a mile!

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

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

My first 'Cohorted' purchases!

Ok so i made my first Cohorted purchase...and you guessed it! ..... It was a MAC lipstick!

For those of you who haven't heard of Cohorted...

How Cohorted works is each Monday at 6pm 4 cohorts go live, so this can vary week to week from MAC lipsticks to Sigma brushes or Urban Decay Naked palettes.

People join the one they want to win and when more people click to buy the price goes down. You pay the final reduced price.

Left: Show Orchid Right: Pink Nouveau

MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick
Swatched on the lips

Satin lipstick formula. 
This is my 1st satin finish lipstick from MAC. 
I'd say that it was a cross between creamsheen and amplified with a sheen to it.

MAC Show orchid Lipstick
Swatched on the lips.

Wow this is a fabulous full on bright blue-pink!!
An amplified creme formula lovely and creamy with a punch and pop of colour.
A bold fuchsia pink. 
I was so pleased to buy this one as it is a pro store lipstick, so is only in selected MAC stores.
Have you tried cohorted yet? The website is cohorted.co.uk pop over and have a peak!

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

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

The Cosmetic Company Outlet Cheshire Oaks ft Bobbi Brown & MAC

I Went on a little mission to discover this cosmetics store at Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village. 

Didn't realise that there was a cosmetics company store not too far from me. 

How did I not know?!

Has discounted products from these brands:

MAC, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Origins, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown

My Fresh Haul - Lip Service Gift Set

Fresh 
Sugar Lip Service Gift Set

Difficult to get a hold of in the UK, so I was incredibly excited to discover this small store in London. 

Picked up the gift set which contained:

Fresh Sugar Lip treatment

Fresh Sugar Rose Lip-balm

Fresh Sugar Tulip Lip-balm

Fresh Sugar polish lip scrub

So pretty and refreshing to use.
 Very moisturising on the lips and as you can see the tulip and rose have subtle tints to them. 
The lip treatment is a clear balm and the scrub is a brown sugar lip polish.

I just love the smell and taste to all of these. Have a very refreshing lemon sugary scent and are so delicious to use. Highly addictive and moreish!

Lovely, hydrating and protecting for the lips. 

The packaging is very sleek too with it being a metal tube that has a twist lock lid. Means that the lid stays put in my bag - no need to worry!

I am so glad I have finally tried these gorgeous tubes of deliciousness. 

Highly recommend and once these run out I will definitely be repurchasing, never want to be without!

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

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo