Currently Loving : February 2015

I was hellbent on doing a favourites 2014 post and had even gone as far as writing and photographing them .  But 2015 seems to be on a strong thrust forward and we are suddenly in March. So I decided to present you will my February favourites . These products I have thoroughly enjoyed.

Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser - I have been dancing around the Tata Harper range since my visit to New York last year July. The Boosted Contouring  serum is on my wishlist, but I'm undecided. I would not use Tata Harper products for an undying need to use 100% natural products on my face. However, I like the idea that TH is not outsourced to labs that make up a number of other brands formula's, but are manufactured on her farm in Vermont. I actually love the strong floral scents of her products. This is a pure botanical range that is meant to deliver results. I decided to purchase the Purifying cleanser when Net-a-porter had free shipping!. If I could order this in vats I would! It has a gel type formula with a slight oily texture, which does not foam. I massage it onto dry skin and sometimes throw in a little facial massage. It has an invigorating and refreshing sensation. I rinse with water and my skin is left soft an clean. It does suggest to apply on damp skin ,but I find I use too much and it does not feel as clean.

Koh Gen Do - Cleansing Spa Water - This is a really effective but 'gentle on the eyes' cleansing water. This is meant to have more skincare benefits than Bioderma. I love them both and they work equally well in removing makeup. So use whichever is stocked in your area. Unfortunately I bought 4 of these minis when traveling, so I am trying to use them up slowly - I'm on bottle # 3.

Perricone MD Formula 15 -a long time love of mine! -I recently started using this again in an effort to use up my open products. I had not used it for some time as I do try lots of new products. But, am once again seriously impressed with the results I get when I use this amazing serum . I have reviewed this previously here. Perricone does have two new concentrated serums being launched on QVC and hopefully everywhere else soon. I have my eye on these as my skin just seems to love Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE.

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser - My skin has finally settled after the upheaval my illness caused. Nars tinted moisturiser (in Groenland) just looks amazing on my skin. My skin is hydrated and looks fresh. I cannot wait for my order of the new Luminous weightless All-Day foundation arrives!

By Terry Terrybly Densiless Concealer - I got this in the beginning of the year sight unseen. I had a tiny sample of shade 4 which matched my skin perfectly. But, I wanted it to be slightly brightening so I chose shade 1. When it arrived I thought I would have to wait to buy shade 4 and mix it as it looked ghostly pale. With a sigh of relief it actually works perfectly. It brightens the under eye without looking like and owl. This is a creamy formula that never creases on me. I also has enough coverage to hide my lack of sleep. It's also packed with skincare ingredients. I reach for this concealer most days. I can highly recommend this to all those 35+ as the skincare benefits can only add to whatever eye cream you are using.

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Lash Stretching Mascara- I got this Armani formula by default as my makeup mule in Hong Kong said the mascara I asked for was out of stock (obsidian -love) and my second choice ETK Extreme was also out of stock. Said mule also said Sales Associate looked so bored and was yawning. I screamed down the phone " take whatever mascara she has in stock and in black." I can safely say I have never met an Armani mascara I did not enjoy. Even thought this is meant to be lengthening I find it a good all rounder!

Lipstick Queen - this was my second LQ acquisition. Lipstick Queen hit out shores the end of last year and I am working on building my collection. Medieval is the red meant to suit everyone. While I cannot attest to that selling point I can say it's a wearable everyday natural juicy red. My lips are hydrated and feel comfortable wearing this. I will do a post soon on the LQ shades and formula's I have. Definitely worth a look for lipstick lovers.

Nars Pro Prime - everyones favourite primers. Great to keep my shadow fresh on my oily lids. Only gripe is that I never know when it going to finish!

That ends my list of products that I have been in heavy rotation . What have your's been, we must compare notes!

Till next time.

MR

xx

Lipstick Queen Hello Sailor - a salute to blues

I've heard about Lipstick Queen. A brand built around just lipstick (okay I know many big hitters like Bobbi Brown and Edward Bess started as such), but they seemed to have remained true to their focus, and remain to be just a lipstick brand.
Well, call me reformed and racked over the knuckles! Lipstick Queen in Hello Sailor has made me into a believer! This cute blue bullet has immediately won a place in my heart and made me want more Lipstick Queen.

Firstly, what a fantastic formula. Lightweight and creamy, with no stickiness. My lips feels moisturised and comfortable. Lipstick Queen comes in two textures, Saints and Sinners. This would belong to the Saints family I presume as it has a sheer wash of colour. The Sinners being highly pigmented. The blueberry colour makes your teeth appear that bit whiter and gives such a nuanced sexiness. It's as if you are wearing bare lips, but they are enveloped in a subtle wash of BLUE. This blue I have tried to capture in the swatch. It is a midnight blue that will read differently on everyone's lips as it deepens your natural colouring, and is darker where your lips are more pigmented. I have quite pigmented lips and this adds a veil of berry colour with a sheen to it. Blue Lipstick. Not a gimmick at all, quite genius in fact!

The packaging is modern and fun. Hello Sailor is in a unfussy, simple metallic blue casing. I adore the monochromatic blue on blue of this product . It has a futuristic feel to me. This can be worn alone or it is suggest that it is layered over the berry shades in the Lipstick queen line up or in your lipstick lineup.

This formula is full of Vitamin E- no wonder my lips feel so good.

Lipstick Queen in Hello Sailor is so wearable. Lipstick Queen is now on my radar and I am determined to build up my collection! I would love to hear your recommendations!