nannalie: Skincare

A while ago I was lucky enough to win the most generous contest on Instagram, courtesy of Cult Beauty. As a result I made the most amazing order on their website and after discovering I also still had my 15% off birthday discount code I even threw in something extra. That is, of course, after I took years deciding what I would order in true Nanda fashion. I am world´s most indecisive person, in case you hadn't figured that out yet. As usual once I had ordered, delivery was smooth sailing with Cult Beauty and I'm so happy with all my new bits. I've been really getting into skincare and perfecting my skin and base lately and I think that shows in what I ordered. Get yourself a cup of tea, because you're in for a long one!

Indie Lee Duo/ £48.00

After my friend Francisca got this some time back and kept raving about it I knew I needed to give something from Indie Lee a try too, however the prices held me back. After I got some store credit I decided to take the plunge and I am so happy I did. I went for the duo as it works out cheaper then getting an individual product and it gave me the chance to try two products instead of one. This duo comes with the Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser and the Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner. The Brightening Cleanser is said to be good for glowy and hydrated skin and so far I am pretty much in love. It has the most gorgeous strawberry scent and I love how it feels on the skin and how glowy my skin looks after using this. The CoQ-10 Toner is good for extra hydration and I especially love this in the morning. It leaves my skin soft as can be.

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm/ £39.00

I bet everyone and their mom has heard of this cleansing balm as it's so well known and raved about, but I for one had never tried this before. As I've had this on my wish list for what seems like forever, it was the first thing I for sure knew I'd get and put in my basket. I haven't tried this for a long time yet, but all I can say is, so far it has not disappointed and it might even be the best cleanser I have ever tried. The smell is spa like, it melts off makeup like it's nothing, makes my skin feels squeaky clean and it has never looked better because of this. I also love that it comes with a cleansing cloth. Nothing but love for this one so far.

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution/ £4.20

The Ordinary is known for their low budget skincare items and as I've loved quite a few products from their range I wanted to try out something else. Now, anyone who's heard of this brand before know research is necessary to find out which product does what, as they have quite scientific names. The Salicylic Acid is targeted towards breakouts, and as I'm known to get hormonal breakouts I thought I'd give it a shot. As I haven't tried this one yet I can't really tell you what I think about it, but I'm excited to give it a go and see how well it performs and if it actually does make a difference.

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion/ £8.00

This product used to be named the Advance Retinoid, but it was renamed to Granactive Retinoid.This is arguably my favourite product of The Ordinary I've tried so far and as I was running low I knew I wanted to repurchase it. The Granactive Retinoid targets aging of the skin and I actually love using this. It makes my skin glowy, and although I haven't seen any crazy effects after using it for a few months now, I'm all for age prevention skincare. If you ask me it's better to prevent signs of aging than to try to turn back signs of aging already present.

Cover FX Perfect Light Mini Highlighting Powder/ £8.00
This highlighter was a completely spontaneous addition to my basket, I had had no desire to get this until I saw it in someone's 2017 favourites (can't remember who's or I'd tell you haha) and because of it's description I instantly knew I'd love it. Plus the mini version was only 8 pounds, so why the hell not? So far it's rivaling the highlight in my beloved Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow Palette which says a lot as I use it several times a week. The Cover FX highlighter looks so soft and glowy on the skin!

Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation

Zoeva Eyeshadow Brushes/ £8,99 each

Zoeva brushes I have always loved, but until this point I had only tried the face brushes. As a girl who only recently has been very much into eyeshadows looks and not just a quick wash of colour, I don't own that many eye brushes. But, I knew everyone who owns Zoeva eye brushes raves about them. I have wanted to get some of my own for a very long time now. Instead of ordering one of their many sets on offer I've chosen to build a set of them up myself, so I only have the brushes I reallyyy want and won't be left with quite a few I never use. I opted for the Luxe Soft Definer Brush 227 (comparable to MAC's 217), the Luxe Smoky Shader Brush 234 and the Luxe Crease Brush 228. The 227 is arguably the most versatile and all round one as it's good for both blending and packing on shadows, so that was an easy choice. I chose the 228 as I figured it would come in handy for blending, being fluffier than the 227. And lastly I got the 234, specifically for packing on shadows, something I was lacking. I've used them a handful of times now, and they are everything I hoped and more. Fluffy, soft, don't shed and rose gold prettiness.

Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation in 1 Fair/ £32.00

I'm a self proclaimed foundation hoarder. Where it used to be lipsticks that always caught my attention, achieving that most flawless looking base has been most on my mind in recent times. This particular one I had my eye on, because of it's dewy, yet perfecting finish. I'm all about that dewy and lightweight life and knew this would be a good addition to other foundations I own. And of course I am Charlotte Tilbury obsessed and wanted to try one of her foundations. Having tried it now, I love that it's lightweight, but does cover blemishes somewhat, while still letting my skin breathe and perfecting it. A plus is that it's also light enough to cater to my ghostly complexion. Will be doing more testing of this one.

I would love to know if you own any of these beauties!

Love,

Nanda

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Hello all you lovely ladies! As I haven't been blogging in quite some time now, I figured what better way to get into the swing of things again then to show you guys what exciting new products I've gotten over the past few months in a haul. It's a big one!

Makeup

Makeup wise the last months have existed of purchasing a few beauties that have been on my mind for ages and a few spur of the moment ones. Two of said beauties are the NARS Unfiltered II Palette and the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow. The NARS Unfiltered II Palette is filled with pink and peachy hues, containing both shimmer and matte blush shades as well as a highlighter. Basically it’s ensured to give you the perfect subtly looking glowy cheeks, OBSESSED! The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow is simply so so beautiful, but the price always put me off a bit. That wasn’t until I found it for such a cheap price on Feelunique. I haven’t put it down since, I’m not sure anything can actually top the gorgeous healthy glow this palette gives you, you guys. I tend to switch the highlighter in the palette off with the MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double Gleam, another new favourite, for days when I want a more intense glow.

At the same time of ordering the NARS palette, I also happened to pick up the Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Vanilla, as I’ve been meaning to try it, and so far it’s my go to for full face days. It gives me high coverage, doesn’t crease on me and makes my under eyes look amazing. What else can you want right? I’m eyeing the Soft Matte Concealer next! My NARS order also gave me two freebies in the form of mini sizes of the Orgasm Blush and the Radiant Primer (score!) which I’ve been so excited to try.

The last months have also been all about that base for me. Where before I used to be mostly interested in blushers and lipsticks, now I’m also mildly obsessed with everything involved in ensuring my face will achieve that radiant catwalk glow. As a result I’ve picked up the MAC Strobe Cream, the Guerlain Météorites Perles Light-Diffusing Primer (phew what a mouthful) for a bargain, MAC Fix+ and the MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation. Let me just say, the MAC Strobe Cream has turned out to be my most favourite glow ensuring product EVER. Even a little bit of this glowy goodness on my cheeks gives me a glow under whichever foundation I use it with and paired with the Studio Waterweight Foundation, which in itself blurs out my skin, it gives me everything I’m looking for: Glow? Check. Blurred imperfections? Check. Lasting finish? Check. Mission accomplished!

Skincare

I’ve been trying to reinvent my skincare routine a bit, which has been a challenge for me as I don’t have the budget to do so like I would have had two years ago. However, I have managed to pick a few bits and pieces here and there that I’m quite happy with. First up is probably my favourite of the bunch, the Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Moisturizer. And OH MY GOSH, why did I wait so long to get this? It is by far the best moisturizer I’ve ever tried. It makes my skin feels smoother than anything else, plus seriously moisturizes my skin in the process. That’s a winner in my book! Since I’ve been using this I have noticed such a difference in my dry patches around my nose.

I also picked up two new products in the cleanser department, first being the The Body Shop Camomile Sumptious Cleansing Butter which is so good for removing your makeup (I've already almost run out!), and secondly the Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk which I’m not entirely sure about but am currently using as my second cleanser. The cleansing milk is gentle alright, but that’s about all there is to it for me. Will be looking into other products soon. Last but not least I got myself The Body Shop’s Drops Of Light Liquid Peel. Let me start by saying I’ve never used something like it as it truly feels like it peels your dead skin cells off, leaving you with utterly soft and smooth skin. Love using this about two times a week to give my skin a little boost. I can truly say this product especially has made a remarkable difference in my skin, texture has improved so so much.