THE BODY SHOP SCRUMPTIOUS CLEANSING BUTTER

The cleansing balm trend is one that shows no sign of slowing down.  The two most talked about must be the Eve Lom and Emma Hardy versions.  I haven't tried the Eve Lom version, but I will join the chorus singing Emma Hardys praise.  At €40 it isn't cheap.  I've been looking for a cheaper balm cleanser for everyday makeup removal.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE APPLICATION MAKES... JOUER MATTE MOISTURE TINT

This base did the rounds of the blogging kingdom quite awhile back.  Since it had matte in it's name, I had to buy it.  I had high hopes for this base, as it was beloved by seemingly everyone in the blogging kingdom.  When I initially got this I was using the Real Techniques Buffing brush to apply it, and almost immediately I felt it was a shade too dark for me.  

MARCH FAVOURITES

This favourites has a bit of everything makeup, skincare, and beauty tools.  On the skincare front I've been using The Body Shop Scrumptious Cleansing Butter, which is their version of a balm cleanser, and it's great.  I have even been using it instead of the Emma Hardy Amazingness face to remove my makeup and its been doing a damn good job.  

ZOEVA BRUSHES

I decided to pick up a few of these brushes after hearing Lily Pebbles talk about them.  I wanted to try another budget brush brand (try saying that five times fast!) other than Real Techniques.  I picked up four, a kabuki foundation brush, a slanted cheek brush and two different size face definer brushes.

URBAN DECAY: THE ULTIMATE 'BUILD YOUR OWN QUAD' SYSTEM?

Urban Decay have brought out their version of 'build your own quad' and this one does not disappoint.  As with most Urban Decay products the packaging is cool and funky, if a little bulky.  The main attraction of this quad for me is the ease at which the pans can be put in and then switched out again. The colour combination can be changed in this quad for the season/occasion/trip.  The beauty of this palette is I only need to bring this one and it can be whatever I need it to be.

KEVYN AUCOIN SCULPTING POWDER

This did the rounds of the blogging kingdom last year, receiving universal praise.  I am pretty new to (and pretty awful at) contouring, but this was even said to be foolproof!  Before breaking this baby open, I was quite happy with using the NYX blusher in taupe, which I whole heartily recommend.  This is in a different league however.

FREE WITH PURCHASE LA ROCHE POSAY TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Free with purchase are the three word every beauty lover wants to hear.  This latest offering from La Roche Posay, which I received when I repurchased their Hydraphase Light moisturiser, is pretty good, it got me quite excited on the way home!