As you can see I am trying to start this year off right, by being on time with my December Beauty Favourites! My favourites this month include a few makeup and skincare goodies, both new and rediscovered! I also have quite a few empties, which makes me proud!
The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Body Butter- I LOVE this scent so much, I have even bought another Scented Candle and Body Butter in this scent as a backup! It is a warm and cozy scent, and because it is best-suited for dry skin it does a great job moisturising the skin! I have already posted a full review of The Body Shop Christmas Collection if you want to check that out.
I only started using this Bioderma Hydrabio Masque about two months ago, but I love how soothing and hydrating it is. Although it isn’t an overnight mask, I have been enjoying using it before bed, and when I wake up in the morning my skin is plump and supple and my dehydration lines are greatly reduced. It isn’t greasy, has a light cream-like consistency and absorbs pretty quickly, so it won’t mess your pillows either.
When I first tried the REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial I wasn’t blown away. I expected more of a visible result, similiar to the effect of the REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask. So, I didn’t end up using it much at all, but I recently tried it again, and when I woke up in the morning my skin looked so bright and refined! I will definitely use this more often now!
I have been after the Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso forever, and after trying it, I know why everyone is nuts about it! I have swatches over here, but basically it is smooth and blendable and will suit so many different skin tones!
the Balm Batter Up Eyeshadow Stick in Dugout doesn’t crease, has great pigmentation and includes a primer so it lasts all night! It is also such a lovely shade, you can check out a swatch in my Festive Makeup Edit.
When I first tried the Sorbet BB Cream I loved it, then for a while I didn’t, and now I love it again! It is hydrating and offers light to medium coverage, but it is buildable. Although it is quite thick, it blends out well and feels weightless on the skin!
And now for all of the products I finished!
Kevin Murphy Hydrate Me Wash and Rinse- I love the scent of this, and it was nice and hydrating, but it didn’t blow me away.
*Vichy Dercos- I absolutely adore everything about this shampoo! From the scent to the soothing effect on my scalp. Definitely something I will repurchase.
The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry Body Butter- I liked the scent of this body butter, but I much prefer the Intense Hydration version. But Body Butter from The Body Shop is always something I repurchase.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream- This product is a saviour! I used it on my lips and cuticles, and I will definitely repurchase at some point. Right now though I have decanted my Aquaphor out into this tub, because I really struggle to squeeze that tube.
Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Lotion- This is such a warm and cozy sent, and I love it! When I come across Bath and Body Works again I will repurchase this!
*dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash- I like that this is hydrating, but I am not sure that I would purchase it.
*dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream- This cream is lovely, it is so light but hydrating, and when I need a spoil it is something I may consider.
*Earthsap Body Wash– I love the refreshing scent of this, and it is proudly South African! Once I finish the gazillion other body washes I have, I will look into this.
essence Hand Cream- Hydrating with a pleasant scent, affordable, and the perfect handbag size!
*Dove Dermaspa Body Lotion- I really like this, it is hydrating without being greasy, and leaves my skin silky soft. It has a bit of a weird scent though, similiar to Blistex DCT.
What are your December Favourites? Also, don’t forget to enter the NARS giveaway?
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Obsessed with Milani Luminoso, such a pretty blush! xx
Me too! It is one of my most used right now!
Please review the Moschino highlighter 🙂 which Clicks did you get the Life Is A Festival blush from?
From the new one at Park Meadows
Love both the Ren Skincare mask and the Bioderma one! They’re some of my favs too 😊
They are lovely, aren’t they!
Some great picks. The Body Shop products are my fav. I’ve just ordered a bunch in their sale to keep me going.
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That is the best time to stock up!
I really want to try more products from the Body Shop as everyone raves about them! x
Yes, they have such great products. And their skincare!
The Body Shop butter sounds so lovely! 🙂 xx
Yasmina | The July Journal
It is, so warm and cozy! I can’t get enough!
I really want to get the 8 hour cream, I’ve heard such good things about it x
Yip, it is all that it is hyped up to be!
That Milani blush is gorgeous, right up my street, I love the look of it 🙂
Erin || MakeErinOver
It is the most beautiful blush!
You can not beat Milani Luminso blush, I really hope they never discontinue it x
It is unreal, and the way it suits so many skin tones!
Vanilla chai body butter smells so nice, although i think it’s more of a warm cozy sweet effective moisturizer for winter.
I was quite pleased with their January sale and also picked up the hair and body wild Argan oil..its super moisturing on skin and so much easier to apply than the body butters.It is obviously not pure Argan oil but effective.The scent may not be to everyone’s liking..
Did u notice hair growth with Dercos?
Yip it is a perfect winter scent! Oh yes the oil is moisturising, I wasn’t too much of a fan of the scent.
Nope, I didn’t but this one was for sensitive scalp, not growth. Did you?
I love the body shop Christmas ranges and the chai one has been my favourite for two years now. Always so sad when they stop selling it xx
That’s why you gotta stock up when they have their sale! just in case they never bring it back!
I really want to get my hands on some REN products! In December I loved the vitamin E range from Superdrug!
I really love REN products!
Ooh you have some great faves in here! I really want to try the EA eight hour cream!!
It is such a cult favourite!
Wow, you went through a lot of great products. I want to try that REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial. Looks good.
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com/
It is really lovely! I am so glad I tried it again!
I love body shops, body lotions! I didnt know they did a vanilla chai flavoured one! 😱 i will have to try that one!
Yes, do it! I am sure you will love it!
ooh I love the idea of an overnight mask!
Yes! It is so low maintenance!
I would like to try the Sorbet BB Cream☺
It is really nice Reonette, I can’t remember why I didn’t like it before!
I keep forgetting to pull my Luminoso blusher out. I really should, because it’s a gorgeous shade! Xx
Tania | When Tania Talks
Yes, Tania, it is lovely!
I really want to try the 8 hour cream!
It really is lovely!
I’ve heard such good things about the 8 hour cream! I love roundup posts like these as I always find products I haven’t come across before x
I find the Eucerin Aquaphor to do pretty much the same job, without the scent!
I got a new body butter from The Body Shop for christmas and it’s amaze! x
Yay, which scent did you get?
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream is also my saviour. The best product for dry lips! Great products in this post x
It is amazing, but I find the Aquaphor, does a similiar job, minus the scent!
Tat Body Shop body butter sounds so nice x
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It is so lovely! Give it a whiff and you will be sold!
First of all, I love your flatlays! I’ve not heard of a few of these brands so will defo do some investigating on your word!
Thank you so much Rosie! Oh they are all great!