Over the past three months I have found myself in need of few new things.
Now, when I say 'in need of' I mean 'with an insatiable thirst for,' and when I say 'a few new things' I mean 'everything, all the things.'
I've binged a little - I can admit that - but I will say I did actually need at least two of these products. And the rest? A weak will, alluring sale signs and strategic marketing.
Dior's Glow Maximizer was necessary because a) my skin has been dry and lacking a little lustre recently, and b) my Chanel illuminating powder is too beautiful to use. I've used this a handful of times now (I haven't plucked up the courage to apply it all over my face because it is very glowy) and I love it as a highlight - it gives a beautiful natural sheen to the cheeks and high points of the face sans glitter and without being overpoweringly shimmery. Chanel CC cream is currently an Asia exclusive but I'm going on holiday to Japan in a month's time and I wanted something easy to use as a base. My skin is a bad traveller - it gets dry and flaky and oily at the slightest hint of a change in climate. This CC cream is supposed to be quite hydrating and provides great sun protection (SPF 30 PA +++). The downside is it only comes in B20 but luckily I'm a B10 and the sheerer coverage means I can get away with the slightly darker shade. I've already written a review for Chanel's Rouge Allure lipstick in Incandescente here because I couldn't wait to proclaim my love for this fiery red.
Now, the next few things I did actually need. Priceline had a massive cosmetics sale recently just as I was running out of mascara and foundation. Usually I opt for higher end foundation because I hate the ordeal of trying to colour match but I had read so many positive reviews for Rimmel's True Match foundation I had to risk it. I bought the shade 81 Fair Ivory which is a good match for me. I really like the finish this foundation gives. Granted it isn't as radiant on my dry skin but it blends so well. I also picked up Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer because why not, but while I don't mind it and I'll certainly use it, it hasn't really impressed. L'oreal's False Butterfly Effect mascara on the other hand, has convinced me that maybe there is a drugstore mascara out there for me. I like it so far and I can only assume I'll like it even more when the formula dries out a little. And the Benefit Gimme Brow? Well, I'm always on the hunt for something to tame these bad boys. My brows are already full and dark but they do not like to stay in place and this seems to do the trick while adding some texture and depth.
I've only used Ren's Invisible Pores Detox Mask three times and I already feel like it's made such a difference to my troublesome T zone. The real star here though, and my new favourite skincare product is the Indeed Lab Eysilix Eye Rescue Treatment. Now, I'm not prone to hyperbole but this is without doubt the best eye cream I have ever used. It depuffs and lightens dark circles and doesn't affect concealer. It's the best thing that has happened to me this year and I will never go without it ever again.
There will also be a fashion haul coming up in the near future because I have a problem and, in my mind, blogging about it somehow justifies that.
ASHA.
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