My skincare wishlist...

I am a skincare addict, but that isn't the same as having a good skincare routine - mostly because I'm forgetful and don't actually use the multitude of products I own. Yesterday, Sam and I were watching a bunch of Caroline Hirons' videos when she jumped up and exclaimed THAT'S IT I FEEL SO GUILTY I NEED A GOOD SKINCARE ROUTINE. So, now that she's vowed to take care of her skin, I'm gonna do the same! I thought I'd show you what I'm currently lusting after...

First and foremost is Ultrabland by Lush, which is one of those balm cleansers that everyone raves about. I'm popping in to Lush today and asking for a sample, so I'll let you know how I find it! Next up is the Moringa Body Butter from the Body Shop, which is two of my favourite things: the scent of moringa in one of their body butters, which I luuurve anyway. Perfection. I've recently become a big fan of hydrating mists, and the Hydrating Mist Toner from Trilogy looks dreamy. They're a perfect middle step in your skincare routine and I find them to be soooo refreshing.

I've tried a little sample of moisturiser from Manuka Doctor before but never anything from their apiclear range, so I'm dying to give the apiclear Skin Treatmen Serum a go! The Estee Lauder Idealist is also a serum, but obviously it's a lot more of a high end treat. I love the packaging and I bet it smells amazing. Last but not least is renewed hope in a jar from Philosophy, which is a moisturiser I've heard so many people raving about. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect final step to my skincare routine and this looks amazing!

Have you tried any of these products - let me know! Keep your eyes out on mine and Sam's blogs for what will no doubt be a lot of skincare reviews. 

Shit I'm wearing on my face lately//May

I feel like I'm a bit useless at doing beauty posts because there's only so many things you can say about a blusher amiriteeee? I just don't have the knack for it, but I love make up and shit so I'm gonna do a beauty post anyway and tell you about all the bits and bobs I'm smearing on my face on a regular basis.

Skincare...

I have combination skin to the max; it's super dry but covered in spots. I seem to be keeping my blemishes under control recently though, and that's probably thanks to the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit facial scrub which I use on pretty much a daily basis. It smells so nice and does the trick of keeping my skin squeaky clean. What more could you want? I've also been reaching for the MooGoo Full Cream moisturiser* which isn't too thick or greasy and leaves my skin soooo soft. It's a perfect base for make-up which leads me nicely to...

Make-up...

My skin is rubbish at keeping anything on it so I always use a primer and being a poor student, I've been using the MUA Pro-Base primer, followed by the trusty ol' Collection Lasting Perfection concealer, which errrrrybody loves. At the minute I'm using Estee Lauder double wear foundation; the shade I have is a bit too dark for me because it was one my pretty lil' girlfriend was getting rid of but I love the coverage it gives.

I'm using Hoola from Benefit to contour etc with, not that I have any Kim K skills, and the Ambient Lighting palette for highlighting my nose and brow bone and such. Sometimes I use it as an all-over face powder if I want an extra glow because I can't be tamed and like to live life on the wild side. For blush, the wonderful people at MooGoo also have a make-up range called Dusty Girls, and they sent me a gorgeous blusher in the shade 'Pink Ladies'* which is so fetch.

Eye-wise, the Naked Palette from Urban Decay is pretty much where it's at, alongside the Wonderfull mascara from Rimmel which I mainly like because the packaging is sO SHINY. My eyebrows are currently tinted, but when they're not I just fill them in a bit with a Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in the shade Blonde on a fancy angled brush. My lipstick collection is solidly growing, but my latest love is Hot Gossip from Mac which was a present from my big bro. He's a gem sometimes.

There you have it, really. Things I slap on my face to make myself not resemble a toe so much.