The last time I wrote a post like this was almost a year ago. I’m not sure why I stopped doing them but suspect it might have something to do with my ongoing distraction issues.
I love watching ‘Monthly Favourites’ type videos on You Tube (Brummy Mummy of 2, Katie Ellison and The Anna Edit being some of my most frequently watched). I regularly find new things to try, from a fab cleaning product to the best mascara ever made.
I have a wide range of interests, as you know, so my own ‘favourite finds’ tend to reflect a good portion of those – beauty, fashion and home.
Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask
These hydrating face masks were actually recommended by someone on my Beauty Recommendations post. They were so enthusiastic about said product that when I spotted them in Superdrug on offer at £1.99, I nabbed a few immediately.
They really are exactly what the name suggests – a moisture bomb. If like me, you’re not the best at drinking the recommended 2 litres of water every day, then this is like giving your skin a massive glass of water in one direct hit.
Yes I looked ridiculous wearing it (even the dog was scared!) but it is so soothing and my skin felt soft and revitalised immediately afterwards. A once a month treat for the skin that I’ll definitely be using again.
Pink Summer Bag from Mango
Confession: I have this thing with bags.
I am an advocate for owning a bag for every season and have been on the look out for a summer bag that will go with a few different outfits.
I bought a pink bag last year and although the colour went with a lot of things, the bag was poorly made and so didn’t last.
When I spotted this little beauty in Mango, I knew that it would be perfect as an everyday bag in the summer months.
If like me you can’t bear having everything hanging around lose in the bottom of your bag, you’ll be pleased to hear that it has an attached zipped up bag on the inside. It’s also made of leather – for £39.99!
Fake Plants from Blooming Artificial
I cannot keep plants alive; I’ve tried and failed many times. I struggle even with succulents, over-watering them or forgetting to give them any attention at all.
Having bought some fake plants for work, I decided that they might also work at home so invested in a few from Blooming Artificial and I’m so pleased with them. The one in the image above cost £64.99 but there are others much cheaper than that, ranging from £34.99 upwards.
Fake plants often look just that but I think these ones could actually pass for the real thing. What do you think?
Bliss & Mischief Scented Candle from Rockett St George
I find that most scented candles have two things in common: the smell doesn’t last long and they are usually quite a feminine fragrance.
What I love about this candle is its distinctly masculine fragrance, described as ‘a splendid mix of pomegranate, pepper and spices‘ – it’s so unusual.
Once lit, the smell lasts for a couple of days afterwards and even when it’s not lit, the whole room is bathed in the aroma. Well worth its £32.00 price tag.
Joan Collins Timeless Contour Velvet Blusher
Blusher is something that I’ve known I should wear for a long time (I’m naturally quite pale) but have been too lazy to go in search of the right one for my skin tone.
I was kindly sent this blusher compact to try out and as you might expect from anything that bears the Joan Collins name, the compact itself is elegant and a little bit of luxury. It retails at £22.00.
Joan Collins Beauty is a new luxury brand of cosmetics, one I had not heard of before but would certainly look out for again. It’s aimed at the slightly more mature woman and is stocked at many high street retailers such as M&S.
Open the blusher up and there’s a handy mirror with a brush for application. Perfect for popping in your handbag. The soft, natural colour (Coral) is great for my skin tone, giving it a hint of warmth, without looking like I’ve caked the blusher on.
Fancy trying it out for yourself? I’ve kindly been gifted one to give away as a competition prize so just click on the Rafflecopter link below and follow the instructions to enter – don’t forget to leave a blog comment or your entry won’t be valid.
Come back next month for some more fab finds.
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- The winner will receive a Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Blusher in Coral
- The giveaway closes at midnight on 14/5/18.
** Disclaimer: I was sent two Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Blushers, one for review and one to give away **
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93 COMMENTS
Jackie
6 years agoLove this our blog Suzanne – wish I was 30 years younger so I could get away with some of your fashion fancies
Jackie
6 years agoThat candle looks so good and definitely my kind of fragrance but t’s out of stock so I’m on a wait list. I think the product reviews you do are great and get me trying new things. Inever knew Joan Collins had a cosmetic range. It does look luxurious.
Solange
6 years agoLancôme Genifique Advanced Youth Activating Serum .
debbie smith
6 years agoim loving lush shampoo bars at the moment im just wondering if they will last as long as a bottle of shampoo xx
fab giveaway
Karen Barrett
6 years agoI bought a contour box of ebay, only cheap, to have a go! I love it 🙂
Kim Styles
6 years agoI love Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream- its vegan and really softens the skin
Margaret Gallagher
6 years agoNo 7 serum – hoping to take 5 years off my facial lines – makes my skin feel WONDERFUL
Sadiyya Maryam
6 years agoNo 7 serum here as well. Working wonders on my skin!
Robert Price
6 years agoHair gel
Ursula Hunt
6 years agoI love my Vitamin overnight vitamin E oil
Sheena Batey
6 years agoMy Bare Minerals powders make me look half decent
Gail
6 years agoOh that moisture mask sounds fabulous! Quite relaxing I imagine too! xx
Lucy
6 years agoI love the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara! So good 🙂
Margaret Clarkson
6 years agoClarins Beauty Flash Balm
Ruth Ryan
6 years agoOlay Total Effects 7 in one for me
Joanne Darnell
6 years agocharlotte tilsbury lipstick
Kerri-Ann
6 years agoI LOVE that bag so so much, gorgeous colour x
Jen oconnell
6 years agoDry shampoo! I’m so late to the party!
Kim Carberry
6 years agoI’m loving the Body shop mango shower gel at the moment x
Eleanor Christison
6 years agoMy favourite beauty product at the moment is loreal last paradise. Just found out they make it in waterproof too!
Ashley Murray
6 years agoMy favourite beauty product at the moment is Collections Eyebrow Kit! Super cheap, lasts forever and has a deep colour! And it stays on your brows all day!
tina glover
6 years agoI love bobbi brown 3 in 1 palette at the moment. it has a bronzer, blusher and highlighter all in one compact.
Laura Pritchard
6 years agoRimmel Concealer is great!
Rachael Sexey
6 years agoThe original argan oil
ann goody
6 years agoDry shampoo is a real help!
Katie
6 years agoI love No 7 night cream
Chloe: Picture Taker Memory Maker
6 years agoLove the sound of those face masks – I could definitely do with a bit of extra moisture for my skin. I’ll wait until the girls are in bed and the husband is on a night shift before I try it though I think 😉
Nicola Rupawala
6 years agoI love the lip stains by MAC
Emma C
6 years agoClinique pepstart eye cream
Maria blythin
6 years agodoll highlighter x
Jules Eley
6 years agoMy Loreal mascara… its fab!
Mark Mccaffery
6 years agoNivea for men moisturiser.
Sandra Fortune
6 years agoL’ideal Protect and Perfect Day & Night Creams
jenny reynolds
6 years agocharlotte tilsbury lipstick fantastic xxxxxxxxx
Paula Pinder
6 years agoI’d love to win this.
Paula Pinder
6 years agoPaula Pinder
Sarah Mccaffery
6 years agoNivea soft hand cream.
Margaret Mccaffery
6 years agoClarins double serum
Jo - Not a Frumpy Mum
6 years agoLove your pink bag, the colour is gorgeous and love this idea for a post. I’m so nosey, I love seeing what other people have bought. xx
Helen H
6 years agoSo love to win this blusher…mine is down to the dregs… xx
jo liddement
6 years agoI have recently been using the Urban Veda Purifying skincare range and i especially love the day cream.
Emma Walton
6 years agoMy favourite beauty product is Olay Regenerist 3 point serum day crem.
Lorna Ledger
6 years agoI lurve Benetint Posy, It lasts forever and looks great on cheeks and lips
Frances H
6 years agoNot new, but always in my bag. Vaseline tinted lip balm.
charlotte
6 years agoive fell in love with the nip and fab face pads! its the only thing that has helped me get even skin!
Susan B
6 years agoI can’t do without Lacura Q10 serum from Aldi. It’s marvellous..
amanda w
6 years agoi love benefits theyre real mascara!!!
Heledd - Running in Lavender
6 years agoI’m the same with plants, I wish I had a green finger but alas I kill anything that enters the house. I do love the look of green leaves around the place though so will definitely be getting more fake plants for the new house.
JULIE WARD
6 years agoI’ve just started using an eye cream hopefully it might help my saggy eyes
Carole Nott
6 years agoGreat giveaway – would love to try this new product – i generally use non specific products
debbie jayne davies
6 years agoI love coconut oil i use it for so many different things it makes a fab moisturiser and also a great hair conditioner
paula cheadle
6 years agoface mask’s
Natasha R-M
6 years agoLiz Earle Cleanse and Polish – naturally active skincare – lovely.
Charlotte G
6 years agoEstee Lauder Double Wear foundation is a long time favourite
Kirke
6 years agoMy favorite is face mask
Jennifer Toal
6 years agoMaybe line foundation
lynn neal
6 years agoElizabeth Arden 8 hour cream
janine atkin
6 years agonivea face cream
Tracey Williams
6 years agoI have used the moisture masks a few times and they are brilliant. Love the idea of fake plants to as I struggle to keep anything alive (obviously this doesn’t apply to the kids lol) x
Lizzy Cooper
6 years agoMy favourite beauty product at the moment is probably almond oil!
MANDY DOHERTY
6 years agoBody Shop’s Drops Of Light Pure Resurfacing Liquid Peel
Sheri Darby
6 years agoMy favourite product is my Maybelline Mascara
Lauren Old
6 years agoMine is Mac In Extreme dimension lash mascara
Stevie
6 years agoI’m a guy but my niece loves her blue nail varnish at the moment.
Janet Birkin
6 years agoMaybelline Mascara in Black
Kristin Burdsall
6 years agoIm loving Maybelline master brow pallet. Its much more natural than a pencil and really easy to use
mainy
6 years agoMy favourite item at the moment is my blusher brush, I just need some blusher to go with it!:)
Mainy
Angela Macdonald
6 years agoClarins Daily energiser cream – I love the scent and the dewy fresh finish it gives my skin
Dee Tsan
6 years agoMy absolute new favourite item currently is my YSL Touche Éclat Blur Primer! Oh god, that product works so many wonders and leaves my skin feeling amazing and smooth- I absolutely would recommend that everyone tries it!
Jane
6 years agoBobbi Brown eye cream is lovely
michelle o'neill
6 years agopunky manga mascara x
Kim Lam
6 years agoLiz Earle Cleanse and Polish
AnnaS
6 years agoNo7 Serum.Thanx for a giveaway,
Kelly Hirst
6 years agoMy current favourite beauty product is Garnier miccelar water, I use it everyday
gaynor Vincent
6 years agoOil of Olay Moisturiser
Helen Jones
6 years agoLiz Earle cleanse and polish by far the best
nayha
6 years agoalways argan oil
Kim Neville
6 years agoE45 cream to keep my skin moisturised
Ruth Lee
6 years agol oreal face oil
Jessica Barber
6 years agoL’Oreal Volume Million lashes mascara!
Christine Taylor
6 years agoMy False Lash Effect Mascara is my ultimate fave – It’s just amazing x
Sheila Reeves @cakereev
6 years agoMy cleanser at the moment, it’s Pure by Waitrose, keeping my skin really clean but hydrated
Marie Rungapadiachy
6 years agoI love lip balms at the moment. They are so handy to take out with me when my lips are feeling dry.
carol boffey
6 years agohair gel
Gillian McClelland
6 years agoDry Shampoo is an essential item
Samantha R
6 years agoI love face moisturisers at the moment, especially with vitamin E as my skin is especially dry at the moment.
CAROL PATRICK
6 years agoElemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream, it suits my skin well and really helps to moisturise & plump the skin.
Jamie Banks
6 years agodr oganix face cream x
Clifford Sherwood
6 years agoMy wife loves this site
Tammy Neal
6 years agoDry shampoo x
Rebecca Phillips
6 years agoI’m loving my The Brow Gal eyebrow pencil ❤️
Adrian Bold
6 years agoMy partner loves the Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream. Thanks for the competition.
Helen Clayton
6 years agoNuxe oil-so versatile!