Hello to all of Alice's readers! :) When Alice asked if I would like to guest post on her blog it took me a while to think up 5 products. In the end I couldn't decide on 5 all time favourites or current favourites so instead I've picked out 5 which I think would be perfect for Spring/Summer.
First up is cleanser and my cleanser of choice is Sarah Chapman Ultimate Cleanse. It's a gorgeous balm cleanser with a lot of 'slip' which allows you to really give yourself a good facial massage and get the blood flowing. When you add water the balm turns milky and is easily removed with a flannel. I'm sure most people are sick of me banging on about this but it really is a gorgeous product. It leaves the skin feeling plump and smooth, looking radiant and it removes all traces of make up.
I haven't had good experiences with many BB creams but Avon's Ideal Flawless Skin Loving Beauty Balm is incredible! I applied for a sample in February and when it arrived I really didn't expect much but let me just say, the finish is unreal for such a reasonably priced product! It brings my skin to life, looks dewy in all the right paces and once I've set my t-zone with powder it lasts on my skin pretty much all day. It does take a few minutes for the tacky feeling to die down so maybe not the best base for anyone with very oily skin. In the warmer months I don't want to be slapping on a heavy foundation so I'm planning on ordering a full sized tube of this.I don't have an all time favorite mascara but lately Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus has been adding length and bulking up the look of my lashes when used under any mascara (except Benefit They're Real!) I could quite easily go without eyeshadow but mascara is a must and I really love the look of jet black lashes against a blank, eyeshadow free base in Spring. It just looks really fresh.I don't know about anyone else but when there's a lot of heat I can't handle strong scents, I end up with a really bad migraine and feel sick so for me fragrances from Philosophy are a godsend. The 2 pictured above are Pure Grace and Eternal Grace. They're very light, clean and fresh and I love the simple packaging.
I couldn't pick 5 products and not include the one wonder that has stayed with me from my very first make up days - YSL Touche Eclat. I know not everyone gets on with this product but for me nothing else can rival it's eye brightening properties. I get very dark in the inner corners of my eyes, a few dabs of this after concealer gets rid of any dark areas and helps me look more awake. So that's my 5 products for Spring/Summer! I hope you enjoyed this post and let me know if you've tried any of the products mentioned. :)
Thank you so much Fran for guest posting.