Re-Purchased

Re-purchased

So not technically a haul as I got all of this last year before my shopping ban. 

 

This is a bit of an oxymoron in the beauty blogging world as there is always something new to try, the grass is always greener as they say.   My skin can withstand a couple of changes now and then, however when I do it too much my skin has a hissy fit.   (Over my honey moon I was trying a number moisturiser samples, my skin rewarded me with five big fat heavy spots on my cheeks which took ages to stew to a whitehead.   This is the 30 degree Australian sun, as general rule I never get spotty in the sun!)

 

Parsley seed cleanser and Fabulous face oil

One of the first things I tried from Aesop and one of the first things that I loved.  This is what I would deem the second cleanser in my skin care routine.  The bottle that you do get is mahoussive and lasts about a year with daily use.  

Fabulous face oil was the first oil treatment used.  I have my first bottle to my Mum because she loved it so much.  This is perfect remedy to dry scaly winter skin.  I mix a couple of drops in with a serum before applying at night.  Perfect soft skin is what I get when I wake up the next morning. 

Emma Hardie Moringa cleansing balm

Yes I know this is not the real name but I have lost vital seconds/minutes/hours of my life typing this out, and you all know what it is by now.  Really, I don’t know why it needs a ridiculously long name but each to their own.  This is the best balm cleanser ever, gets rid of everything no problem and nourishes your face with oils at the same time.   Use with Primark face cloths for max effect.  I have about 20 odd face clothes for face cleaning, once I use one I stick in the washing machine straight away. 

 

Clarins Brightening toner.

So I did run out of this about 3-4 months ago repurchased and then completely forgot about using it.  Toner and I don’t really get on, it’s the one part of my routine that I always skip on because I am lazy, or I never have cotton pads to hand.   However I did notice that my skin was looking a bit duller when I wasn’t using this, I started again about 2 weeks ago and my skin has perked up again.  Don’t skim on toner people it works! 

 

Hydralon

Essential essential tube of wonder for your face.   Surprising this wee tube lasts longer than you would think. 

Antipodes deliverance Hand cream

I originally poo poohed this hand cream due to it’s weird smell (Marzipan and really ripe Banana).   I have actually gotten used to this hand cream now and the fact that it is amazing for winter especially.  It is a really heavy formula however if you do have hands dryer than the Sahara desert then I recommend you buy this.   I do still love the Aesop Resurrection aromatique hand cream but I find it too light and not nourishing enough for the cold weather.  Antipodes as a range does some spectacular skincare but, be warned all the tubes look the same.  So if you don’t actually pay attention to what you are buying you can end up with something you didn’t want.  (I pick up a Manuka face mask which is actually pretty good so I kept it)

 

Chanel Les Beiges

Finally I have reached pan for my Chanel Les Beiges powder so I had a bit of a panic attack as I thought it was limited edition.  From what I can tell it’s not as every single Chanel counter has it.   Absolutely love this stuff as its airbrushed perfection in a compact.  Smell floral as well which I like when I swish it on my nose.

 

What do you re-purchase for your skin care and make up?  I really don’t think that faces can withstand constant changes to make up and skin care, what do you think?

 

Thanks for reading Carrie

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What I carry on the carry on. (Airplane cosmetics bag Essentials)

Hello

I am back!  Hope you are having a good December and gearing up to the holiday period. 

So I have a real challenge packing for trips away.   My basic problem is that I want to take my entire collection of skincare and make up away with me when I go on holiday.

 Invariably when I go away I find that I use about 20% of what I take with me as I find that that what I have taken with me is not appropriate on holiday, or I simply don’t fancy using /wearing it.

 What a pain!  It is so not worth being prepared for every social occasion, the whinging and moaning I got from my husband was just so not worth the agro.   After my honeymoon I have resolved the following when going away to sunny climates

1.        Don’t take anything black, grey or something that screams winter even if it is a silk dress cool enough for hot weather.  When you get somewhere sunny you find you want to wear bright colours, jolly prints and cool white shirts only.

2.       The super smart super high heels you bought didn’t even get a look in despite the fact that you went out every single night for dinner/cocktails

3.       Just because it’s hot doesn’t mean that you skin won’t dry up on you face and body.  Bring the correct moisturiser for everywhere.  I had to buy stuff out in Oz and it is not cheap there.

Anyhoo I always like looking at what people pack in there carry on cosmetics bag.  It is like looking at what people carry around in there handbag.   I simply hate airplane dry air, it really sucks all the moisture out of my face my hands and pretty everywhere else. 

Charlotte Tilbury as well as doing divine makeup produce an incredible make up bag.  Besides being very pretty holds an enormous amount of stuff.  

The first pic show all my ‘dry’ items that don’t need bagging for airport security. 

Face wipes

Nars blush and bronzer duo

Chanel Bieges powder compact

Fluffy powder brush

Blush/bronzer brush

By Terry eyeshadow stick

Charlotte tilbury rock n Kohl eyelinder

Elizabeth arden white/beige eye pencil – good for brightening tired eyes

Toothbrush

The second pic show my ‘wet’ items that need bagging

Tiny sample bottle of Benefits Oxygen foundation

Deodrant

Claudalie Elixar face spray

Toothpaste

By Terry lip balm

Bobbi brown Eye corrector/concealer

Antipodes hand cream * I used this the most on the airplane

Pot of face cream

Porefessional benefit primer sample size

Nars creamy concealer

By Terry concealer pen

Cuticle oil

Lancome star hypnose mascara sample size

Travelo of perfume

As you can see I put my sample bits to good use when I am on the move.  In fact I try and use all the sachets and sample bit on holiday just to use them, and they are not left languishing on my bathroom shelf.

What products do you carry on the plane with you?   Do you take make up on the plane with you?  Do you reapply just before landing or do you not bother.

For me personally I touch up in the toilets just before I pick up my suitcase.  I get too despondent looking in the airplane toilet mirror its so unflattering.  Although thinking about it no body looks good after 24 hours on a plane.

Thanks for reading

Carrie x