Tuesday, 4 July 2017

June Favourites

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 1

So, precisely how did we get half way through the year already?! June has been a hectic but very nice month. I got to spend a few days in London with my sister, which is always one of my favourite things to do. The weather was so beautiful too so it almost felt like we were on holiday, and with the amount of iced coffees we consumed, let's just say I don't think that Starbucks will be going out of business any time soon.

As usual, I've handpicked a few favourite items of the month, so let's get started shall we?
 
June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 2

 1. Chanel Les Beiges Foundation - Back when I first started blogging, I only wore full coverage, long lasting foundations and couldn't imagine wearing anything else. Now, partly because blogging has taught me so much about taking care of my skin properly, I feel like I can branch out into lighter bases more. Chanel Les Beiges is one I've wanted to try for a long time and I've been loving it this month. It's a great "compromise" foundation, offering a healthy glow without being overly dewy, and a decent amount of coverage without venturing into mask like territory. There are so many others I would like to try, but I think this one will be a mainstay of my collection for a long time to come. I have shade 20 which is a good match for my fair to medium skin.

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 3

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 4

2. L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick in 640 Erotique - As far as I can tell there is nothing new about this lipstick range, but for some reason I hadn't discovered it before a few weeks ago. The formula is just gorgeous. The finish is matte, but probably the softest, creamiest matte I have ever encountered and very comfortable to wear. The shade Erotique is a beautiful rosy pink nude and I've worn it almost every day this month.

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 5

3. DHC Liquid Eyeliner* - DHC is a Japanese beauty brand. I hadn't heard of it before it started popping up on my Instagram feed over the last couple of months, and then as luck would have it, a very kindly PR company sent me a couple of things from the brand. One was this precision point liquid eyeliner. While my favourite Kat Von D Tattoo Liner is difficult to beat, this one comes very close indeed. It has a super fine nib that gives a beautifully precise, black line. I really love the shiny pink packaging too!

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 6

4. DHC Olive Virgin Oil Swabs*  -  The second DHC product I was sent was this box of cotton buds. Also beautifully packaged, this is such a simple but brilliant idea. Each individually wrapped cotton bud or swab is infused with virgin olive oil, meaning that they are perfect for cleaning up any eye makeup mistakes. I used to dip a cotton bud into makeup remover to do this, and now I don't have to! They're also useful for moisturising small areas like cuticles and around the nose. I did wonder if oil infused swabs would feel greasy to the touch, but they don't at all. They just feel like regular cotton buds until you start to wipe them over your misplaced eye makeup, and like magic, it disappears.

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 7

5. H&M Skirt - I wore this skirt pretty much every day during the June heatwave (all four days of it!) It's an effortless piece as it goes with everything and the slightly longer length is ideal for city wear. H&M appear to have a slightly different wash in stock now but from what I can see, the cut is the same.

June Favourites 2017, featuring Chanel Les Beiges Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Addiction Lipstick and more - 8

What have you been loving this month?

Kate x

*Gifted item. All opinions, as always, are my own.
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33 comments

  1. The heatwave! It did last longer in Germany, and after a few cooler days we are off to 28 degree again today, but that is what I have been loving the most in June.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. Yes, the hot weather was a favourite with me too! X

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  2. I also have tne shade erotique and I love it! June was my birthday month so I had that to celebrate. Xx


    Toni | sheergloss

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    1. Such a lovely shade isn't it? Hope you had a great birthday! X

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  3. I haven't used a liquid eyeliner since forever! That DHC one might be my next purchase especially now that my husband is Amazon Prime member, I find DHC is reasonably priced on Amazon.ca

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    1. It's definitely a great one to try Shireen. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on it if you do get it. X

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  4. I love the cotton buds too, they have proved so useful! x

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  5. Lovely products Kate, the Chanel foundation sounds great - I know what you mean about having a lighter base sometimes! That denim skirt is really stylish, I've been loving my pink Longchamp bag lately it makes all my outfits a bit more girly and Summery :)

    Hanh | hanhabelle

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    1. I love how light and bright bags can do that to an outfit! x

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  6. I've never tried a Chanel foundation before but this one looks great!

    Emily xo
    www.emilynewstead.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. I saw some of those oil swabs in TK Maxx the other day, but they were called magic erasers?! They sound like they would be super useful for when you're in a hurry but need to tidy up your eyeliner haha :) xx

    Velvet Blush

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    1. Yes, they are a lifesaver for that! x

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  8. The L'Oreal lipstick is one of my favourites as well, such a beautiful shade and perfect formula! x

    Mummy's Beauty Corner

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  9. LOVE the products and the pics are so pretty too! :) x
    Helena
    http://www.ilenczfalva.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/helena_de_ilenczfalva/

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  10. I love that H&M skirt! I have something really similar and it's just the best!

    Nicole | The Glam Surge

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    1. It's so useful, I've been wearing it to death! x

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  11. Hi there, I just discovered your blog! I have really enjoyed reading a few of your posts! I have just started a blog myself and was wondering if u had any tips?
    Thanks x

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    1. Thank you so much! My tips are - just go for it, learn as you go along, engage with other bloggers (the community is so great!), don't compare yourself to others, indulge your creativity and enjoy it! x

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  12. That lipstick looks stunning!

    http://www.lydstaple.co.uk/

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  13. These cotton buds are genius!! A bit of plastic waste but it's such a nice idea!!! Have a nice day x

    Caterina | caterinasosso.com

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    1. I know, who knew you could do so much with cotton buds?! x

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  14. The Chanel foundation sounds lovely, I'll definitely be picking up that one next! Thanks for the recommendations!x

    SHAKIRA / SHAKIRA SACKS

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    1. You're very welcome! Hope you like the foundation. x

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  15. I also love anything lightweight on my skin. I haven't tried any Chanel foundation but am really wanting to try out their new cushion gel foundation. The DHC liquid liner seems to be great, Japanese eyeliner tend to have a thing tip, which I appreciate.

    Nathalie
    www.nathalie-alexandra.blogspot.com

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    1. I agree, the thinner the tip the better! x

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  16. Your favorites are awesome! I've just picked up a skirt similar to yours!

    Have an awesome day!
    xx, Kris

    https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com

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    1. Thanks Kris! These skirts are so useful. x

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