Tuesday Reviewsday - April Favourites

In April 99% of my time was spent with my head in a book, revising for my final university exams. Although I did not purchase a lot of new things, I did become loyal to a few items which saw me nicely through the month. 

I'm sure every beauty blogger and their dog has heard of the Essie offer on Fragrance Direct, so I don't want to ramble on about it. If by some chance you haven't, you can read my full post here. I bought five colours, but my favourites have been Mojito Madness, Bikini So Teeny and Cascade Cool. All very summery colours, and the large Essie brush makes application super quick and easy for those of us who rush painting them before bedtime!

I had a small breakout on my chin due to stress and bad eating habits (anything quick was my go to meal) so Garnier's Pure Active Deep Pore Unclogging Wash was a great everyday cleanser, complete with microbeads to unclog all of that dirt that gets trapped underneath the skin's surface. I've been using the No7 Beautiful Skin Purifying Exfoliator twice a week after using this cleanser, and am already noticing results.

I like to rotate my fragrances, so that I don't get too used to one and start to become "immune" to the scent. My boyfriend bought me Ralph Lauren's Big Pony in Yellow for my birthday last August, but I haven't really used it too much until now. It's the perfect summer scent and the 30ml bottle is perfect to pop into my handbag without weighing me down!

xxx

Nails on Sunday - Essie Haul

Today's "Nails on Sunday" post is taking a different form. Instead of posting a tutorial for a nail art design as I usually do, I wanted to share with you all the five new loves in my life - my new Essie nail polishes.

I'm assuming the type of girls that read my blog are pretty similar to me, so Essie certainly won't be a new brand to you. But, this offer might be. Fragrance Direct are currently selling Essie polishes at £1.99.. yes, you read that right, £1.99 on their website, reduced from £7.99. When I first saw this I couldn't quite believe my eyes, and naturally snapped up the deal immediately.

I bought five colours, and am loving every single one of them. I'll upload some Instagram shots throughout the week of actual swatches on my nails, but for now, here's the gorgeous colours I went for (including the blogger must have - 'Bikini So Teeny'.

Cascade Cool - a beautiful light bubblegum pink

Mojito Madness - a vibrant but not too shocking green

All Tied Up - sort of rose gold coloured, with a golden shimmer running through it

Off The Shoulder - a deeper, brighter pink than Cascade Cool

Bikini So Teeny - a beautiful pastel blue with a shimmer running through it

I think my favourite one has to be Mojito Madness, as the colour is so bright and beautiful. This week's Tuesday Reviewsday will be on the polishes, so make sure you check back if you have never used Essie before.

Which is your favourite?

xxx