March 2017 Favourites

I've been trying so hard to use new products but it's been proving to be a little difficult. This month I tried to share a few products that I love but haven't really shown much on the blog lately, plus a few random favourites to spice it up a little ;) Let's get to it!

Skincare
Mario Badescu Facial Mist - I feel like this is such a universal product. It's great for hydrating your skin morning and night, as a 'primer' before applying foundation, spritzing on a sponge to make your concealer blend out better and even a setting mist. It's just a great product, I definitely recommend it.

Origins GinZing Mask - I LOVE face masks, especially ones that you can peel off. This mask is just really refreshing and it has a citrus-y scent that slightly tingles but it feels great. It's meant to tighten and brighten your complexion and I have seen a slight improvement but nothing that's too obvious. I love it.

Aveeno Daily Radiant Moisturiser - This is a perfect daily moisturiser, super hydrating and not too thick so it's great for morning and night. It also claims to be brighten your complexion but I haven't seen too much difference however I think it has evened out my skin tone a little. It's a great moisturiser, although for a drugstore moisturiser it's a little expensive.

Amie Exfoliating Polish - I've been testing this out for a while now, and can proudly say that I love it. It makes my face feel super smooth, and although it is gentle enough for regular use I only use it once a week. It does however, leave a slight oily feeling on your skin afterwards but it isn't very heavy or noticeable. As it uses more natural ingredients, I do think it is due to the jojoba oil and moisturising butters that create that feeling. Did I mention that it smells like mango? That's a selling point for me!

Makeup
Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade (Soft Brown) - I am starting to love this product again! I stopped using it for a while because I thought it was too bold for my eyebrows, but now that I have mastered the technique I love it. It allows me to get a great shape and using the brow brush gives a lot of precision. It isn't a lie when they say that this pomade does not budge, it lasts all day and will still look flawless at the end of the day.

Too Faced HangoveRX Primer - How do I even begin to explain this primer? Hands down my absolute favourite primer. It's hydrating, not too heavy, doesn't feel too tacky but still makes my makeup last all day. Also, it smells like coconut... amazing! Can you tell that scents are super important to me? Haha!

Revlon Sculpt and Hightlight Contour Kit - I'm not sure if I have mentioned this product on my blog before, but if I haven't lets just start by saying that it is the best drugstore contour palette you can get your hands on. It was co-created with Chloe Morello and if you don't know who she is quickly go to YouTube watch her videos and come back. She's an Australian Beauty Vlogger and she has absolutely nailed this palette. The light contour shade is perfect, especially if you are super pale like me. Get this palette.

Simple Glam Girls Rose Gold Oval Brushes - Another product that I don't mention on my blog too much is makeup brushes. I was recently kindly sent this set of oval brushes from Simple Glam Girls and I have to say I was a little skeptical about these brushes. I didn't think they would be effective at all and I had my doubts, until I recently tried them and Oh My God was I wrong! They are super gentle and blend foundation and concealer seamlessly. They are actually super light as well so they are easy to use. Definitely an investment that you will love! I do have a code for these brushes 'monniiblogs' which will give you 20% off brush sets and individuals.


Haircare
Fudge Purple Toning Shampoo - I haven't updated many of you in a while, but recently I have started going blonde and this shampoo has been a God send. You know that brassy, orangey tones you get? Well this gets rid of them, completely. It is a strong formula so it definitely works - if you are in the process of going blonde, or are a blonde, get this shampoo.

Random Favourites
Fitbit Charge 2 - Ahhh, I love my Fitbit! The Charge 2 measures everything that I need it too, and I got this stylish band too. I've been trying to get back into gym again and this really motivates as it allows me to track my time in the gym and I can choose which mode of workout I want it to record. It's a great investment - I love it.

DoTerra Essential Oils - I never thought I'd be one to get into essential oils however, here I am. I have a Lively Living diffuser that I use at night and have been mixing my DoTerra Oils before I go to sleep. My current favourites are Peppermint and Lavander - these two mixed together are amazing, it's super calming and also helps to clear my airways which is what I love! I want to try out so many oils, so please let me know what ones you are loving.

How I Met Your Mother - I love this TV series so much. I'm watching it again for about the third time, and it never gets old. Thank you Netflix for providing the goods!

Instagram Favourites
This is a little different to all my other favourites posts but I have been loving these accounts lately! @Jade_beauty_ and @makeupbyindi_ 

Let me know some of your favourites for this month below - I love checking out new products!

You can read my previous favourites posts, here!
And my last post will be here!

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February 2017 Favourites

Well, I've been a little slow getting this favourites post together but I finally have it sorted, my February favourites! I feel this month I'm a little short on favourites but I have a few new items I'll share with you anyways.

Firstly, an old favourite the Nar's Sheer Glow foundation (Mont Blanc). I recently ran out of this foundation and definitely needed to stock up again. I love that it is lightweight and isn't completely matte. 

Another oldie that I've been loving is the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (Trooper), this product is still amazing to me. It is super long lasting and I love the brush tip, it creates the perfect winged liner.

Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara is clearly a favourite. I'm fairly certain I mention this product in every monthly favourites post but I've been using it so regularly this month I'm surprised I haven't run out!

Now a few products that are new to me, firstly the RCMA No Color powder. I can now see why this product is so hyped - it is a great setting powder. I don't necessarily 'bake' my foundation or concealer so I don't use it for this purpose, however I do find it makes my makeup last all day and prevents creasing.

The Becca Mineral Blush in Flowerchild is a product that I questioned buying for months and finally I bit the bullet and bought it. It's actually quite a subtle blush which is what I look for in a blush as I don't like having a bright blush. 

Lastly, a few skincare products that I've been using. I've heard about the Aveeno range for quite some time and I recently bought the Daily Scrub and Daily Moisturiser and I have been loving them. My skin has definitely improved, even though I don't have too many skin issues normally, and is actually much brighter. 

I am a sucker for Micellar Water and this Amie Gently Cleansing Micellar Water* is great! I normally use the Garnier Micellar Water but find that it stings a little sometimes, however this one doesn't. It is mostly natural products so it feels nice and refreshing and also smells amazing.

If you missed my previous favourites post, you can read it here.

Also I've been quite active on Instagram lately, you can follow me here.

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*The Amie Gently Cleansing Micellar Water was sent to me, however I am not paid for this review.

January 2017 Favourites

Well, after taking a month off blogging it is definitely time to get back into the swing of things. To kick it all off, what better way than to start with my first lot of favourites for 2017!!

Tarte Tartelette in Bloom palette
I absolutely adore this palette and I regret not buying something from Tarte sooner. The shadows are super pigmented and blend easily. This is definitely a palette I use everyday, the shades are perfect. I used it in this tutorial over Christmas. I've also provided swatches - which you can find here.

Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara
I've been reaching for this mascara a lot lately, it really defines and adds volume to my lashes.

YSL Black Opium
I finally purchased this perfume, and I love it! It's quite a strong scent though, but I do love it.

I'm kinda starting to think that this is mainly a post to just praise all Too Faced products.

Too Faced HangoveRx primer
This primer is super hydrating - I love it. Also, it smells like coconut which is always a bonus in my books. I only have the small sample size but I'm definitely going to buy the larger product.

Too Faced Born This Way concealer
At first I was a little hesitant about this concealer as it didn't offer plenty of coverage but I've come to really like using it. I usually pair it with the Urban Decay Naked concealer so that I can get the coverage but I like how this isn't super bright and it doesn't crease as much under the eyes.

Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray
I had heard too many good things about this setting spray that I had to try it out. I have been using it for a few months but with this terrible Queensland summer heat I've been reaching for it a lot more. It does make my makeup stay all day and really helps my makeup settle.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
Thanks to Jamie, I absolutely love this product. It is super hydrating and makes my makeup go on so much easier. I love it. It may be a little expensive but definitely worth the extra $$.

I did want to mention a product that I have been using for a while, which is the Drunk Elephant Pekee cleansing bar. I think I have been converted to this brand and I've only tried the one product. My skin honestly has never been better - super cleansing, non drying and doesn't leave my skin feeling too clean. I just wish this formula wasn't a bar of soap - it isn't too much of an issue, I just feel like I lose a lot of product to the soap holder.

Like always - link me to your monthly favourites or let me know below what products you've been loving!

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October 2016 Favourites

I haven't done a monthly favourites post in a while so you'd think I'd have a few products saved up, but I definitely don't haha! They are all quite new products that I don't think I have mentioned on the blog lately but if I have I'll link back to them so you can get a bit more info if you need it.

Let's get into this months favourites!

This is the first Australis foundation product that I have tried and I have fallen in love with it! It's glowy but still provides coverage. I love it. I used it in my Spring makeup tutorial and really loved how it applies and blends on the skin.

I have been loving this Kylie Lipkit in KoKo K, it is my go to colour lately. It's a gorgeous nude pink colour and I love how it feels on my lips, I used it in my tutorial as well.

Another lip product that I love is this Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Mannequin. It is the perfect nude for me and when I'm not using the Kylie one, this is what I reach for. It is one of my favourite liquid lipsticks and you can see the rest of my favourites here. 

This one has been a very recent purchase and if you follow my Instagram you'll know all about it! The Tarte Tartelette in Bloom palette. I absolutely love this palette. It has the perfect mix of mattes and shimmers and love the neutral colours and those gorgeous red shades at the bottom. I will be doing an in depth swatch and review in a few weeks.

Another Australis product that I've been loving! This Primer is actually a really great product and is super affordable. It's replaced my Nivea Men's Post Shave Balm - it does have a silicone feel but states it's silicone free which is great. Although I wouldn't recommend using it with the Too Faced Born This Way foundation as I've found it makes that foundation separate. Of course, paired with the Australis foundation it works great.

I've been wearing a lot of winged liner looks lately, I love having a flawless base and just adding a simple wing I feel like it is quite sophisticated. This Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper is hands down one of the best liners I have used. It doesn't budge at all and it makes drawing wings really easy with the brush tip.

And we've come to the end of another favourites post! You can read my previous monthly favourites post here. Also, link me to your favourites posts - I'm always looking to try new products.

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Favourite Liquid Lipsticks

Liquid lipsticks seem to be such a trend right now - they are definitely a makeup bag staple! I have put together a bit of a list of my favourite liquid lipsticks at the moment, so keep reading to see what I have been loving!