New in from La Roche Posay

Generally when I’m doing my makeup in the mornings for work I’m dashing around in a hurry having had barely enough sleep. My eyes aren’t fully open and are still adjusting to the light having opened my curtains in a rush.

New L'Oreal Infallible paint chubby blush

The new L'Oreal Infallible Blush Paint Stick is a high pigmented cream blush stick that glides on and provides a cream to powder formulation. It blends effortlessly then sets to a powder to provide a longer wear.

The high pigment means it is good for creating a dramatic colour look or sculpting cheekbones.

It is a similar dupe of the classic Clinique Chubby Sticks and a fraction of the price at £7.99 there are three shades available and I have the lightest - Pinkabilly, a bright baby pink.

La Mer Glossybox

When I saw that Glossybox were doing a collaboration with La Mer I knew I had to get my hands on one. I’ve always walked past the luxury brand in department stores and thought how lavish it looked but knew I never could afford to get anything from there myself!

Valentine's Day Beauty

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a loved one, want to look extra fierce for that Tinder date (or Tinder photo shoot) or just want to treat yourself to a pamper night, these are my favourite products to make you look and feel extra special this February.

Having spent the last three Valentine’s Days in a relationship this is my first Valentine’s Day as a single lady and I can’t tell you how excited I am to watch some Netflix, cook myself the most amazing dinner and have a bubble bath.

Body

For me the key to feeling great after a pamper night is to smell AMAZING. I scrub away all my dry skin in the shower (Soap & Glory is my fave!) and use a moisturising body wash like Soft & Gentle then slather on a rich body butter. I also love to use a rich hand cream on my hands and nails – current favourite is Crabtree & Evelyn.

I also feel a hundred times more human when I take the pasty, on the turn of looking ill, look off my body and put on a layer of fake tan. I’ve tried many fake tans over the years but if you’re looking for one that is quick and easy to apply in a hurry I love Cocoa Brown 1 Hour Mousse.

I’m not usually the biggest fan of perfumes as I often find them a bit too heavy but I’ll wear it on special occasions. Accessorize have just launched LoveLily which is a fun and fruity perfume with notes of raspberry, orange and bergamot.

Hair

Admittedly I take really poor care of my hair and often forget to use heat protection or styling products on it. Generally I’d say I’m pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair but once every few weeks I will use a conditioning hair mask like Phil Smith Moroccan Oil Cream 

Makeup

I’ve recently discovered beauty blenders to apply foundation and they are a game changer! I love the Original Beauty Blender but Brushworks’ Sponge Set is a cheap alternative and has a larger sponge for foundation and smaller sponges for concealer.

Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick in Velvet Slipper is my current favourite lip shade. These are by far the best value matte liquid lipsticks. It is a matte finish liquid lipstick that glides on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat and it lasts all day. There are 15 to die for shades available.

Products:

• Accessorize LoveLily Perfume £19.00, Accessorize/The Fragrance Shop
• Cocoa Brown Tan
• Phil Smith
• Crabtree & Evelyn
• Brushworks HD Complete Blender Sponge Set £9.95
• Soft & Gentle
• Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick £4.99