November Favourites

So I'm a bit late of the mark for this post but once again, time has just flown by this month!

So here are the products that I really enjoyed using throughout the month of November.

 It was difficult this month to condense the number down to a few faves as there were so many I enjoyed using this month. November sees the beginning of the 'party season' which normally means lots of outings and different make up looks.

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

I used to be quite loyal to my foundation, using Mac's Pro Longwear as a staple part of my daily make up. But in the last couple of months I have enjoyed trying new foundations, and seeing what works best for me. When I heard about Maybelline's new Fit Me range, including a gel foundation, I had to try it. At £7.99, it's an absolute bargain and has several colours so you get the perfect match for your skin tone. I got mine in number 210 which is Sandy Beige. It wears really well and last all day. 

Bobbi Brown's Creamy Corrector

I've wanted this corrector for such a long time, so I bought it in duty free when I went on holiday recently. I absolutely love this product. It absolutely does what it says on the tin, covering all blue tones from under the eye and leaves that area looking so fresh and bright. I use this along with the Bobbi Brown concealer, and the two together are an unbeatable combination.

Benefit They're Real Mascara

I'd heard a lot about this mascara so when I found it on offer on Look Fantastic's website for £13.60, I snapped it up! I have not stopped using this mascara since. It's amazing! It really separates the lashes and if you curl them as well, gives amazing length. For a fuller look I still reach for my YSL Shocking mascara, normally when I'm going out. I love this product, it's great and I'll definitely be repurchasing.

Unite 7 Seconds Detangler

This product is literally a hair miracle, I can't live without it. Please Unite, never discontinue it! :) I use this product after washing my hair. It just takes a few sprays on to towel dried damp hair, leave for 7 seconds, and then brush through. My hair gets really tangled, and it used to be a nightmare to brush. This spray makes it so much easier.

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Body Lotion

I think most of us are depressed when winter sets in and our summer tans are slowly evaporating. It means we have to work so much harder to look bronzed and drag out all our fake tanning products. I love using this moisturiser but I usually just use it in summer to top up my existing tan. This winter I've been using this as a base daily tan and I love it. It gives a subtle glow which can then be built to a deeper intensive tan for a night out.

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter

It's no secret that the Revlon lip butters are an absolute fave of mine. My lips get quite dry and I love how moisturising these are! I have them in several colours, but I have been loving wearing their red shade called 'Candy Apple'. It's a lighter red and has a slight gloss to it. It lasts so well on the lips and looks especially great with a tan. I couldn't stop wearing this while I was on holiday.


Top: Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple /  Bottom: Mac Lustreglass in Flusterose


MAC Lustreglass

I’m normally not a big gloss fan, I usually only use a lipstick on my lips. I saw a swatch of this gloss and thought it looked absolutely gorgeous. It is a light pink gloss with glitter and sparkles in it and really does shine on the lips. It isn’t sticky at all which is great as I hate that with lip glosses. I wore this recently over Mac’s Creme Cup lipstick and they looked so pretty together. Definitely a big fan of this gloss.   

Mac Mineralize Skinfinish

This is another purchase I picked up in Duty Free recently. I actually wanted the Dior Amber Diamond highlighter, but it was out of stock so I picked this up instead. I am SO glad I did, I love it. I use the shade Soft and Gentle which is perfect with just the right amount of shimmer. I use this as a cheek highlight and it gives the makeup look a gorgeous finish. I can’t stop using this, it’s great.

Essie Nail Varnish

I am loving this colour by Essie at the moment, it’s quite an opaque grey colour, and only needs one coat to look great. It’s in the colour Miss Fancy Pants and even though Essie can be a little more expensive that other varnishes they are so worth it. I find these nail colours really last on my nails and rarely chip. I’ve been wearing this colour so much recently as it’s so wintry and goes with anything.  

So there are my November favourites. Sorry they’re so late, it won’t be long till we’re discussing Decembers, and I have so many already! J Have you tried any of these products? What are your current beauty faves?

November Glossybox

So this months Glossy Box is entitled 'Stocking Fillers' with some lovely little treats inside.

I must admit, when I saw the name 'Stocking Fillers' I expected the samples to be a little more affordable than a normal months box. This really isn't the case with a couple of the products, I class £5 - £15 as a stocking filler max! But anyway, it's still a good box regardless. Here's what was in it:

Olay Regenerist 3-Point Treatment Cream

Olay have introduced this product in to their already popular Regenerist line, which boasts to be fragrance free and kinder on the skin. I quite like this cream, although I do feel like it lies on top of my skin more than other moisturisers. 

Wei Beauty Jujube Age Control Serum

The first thing that struck me about this sample is the cute little packaging, I thought it was really sweet. This anti ageing serum also helps to reduce redness in the skin tone. I have given this sample to my mum to try, and awaiting her verdict. 

Alison Claire Mango Body Butter

I really liked this body butter, it smells gorgeous, is a lovely consistency for massaging in to the skin, and leaves my skin feeling great. This sample is the perfect size for travelling, and has gone straight in to my travel case for future nights away.

Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat

I was excited to see this in the box this month after using Sally Hansen's Nail Shine Miracle for so long. This seems slightly longer to dry than Sally Hansen's top coat, but just as efficient. My nails didn't chip for days! All in all, I will probably give the full size version a go after finishing this. 
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

This was definitely my favourite product this month. This powder formula turns in to a paste when mixed with water, then gently rubbed over your face leaves it feeling great and incredibly soft. I really like this product but am teetering on whether to buy it again for one reason... the smell! I really don't like it, it smells like dissolvable paracetamol when you drink one, and I never drink them as they make me feel really sick, bleurgh! Since this is purely psychological, i may give it another go! :)

What did you get in Novembers Glossybox? Not long till Decembers now! Excited for the christmas box!