Simple Toner

I don't think the brand 'Simple' gets enough credit for being affordable, gentle skin-care. I have used their products for years, as I find that heavily perfumed products can give me an allergic reaction, and Simple is so gentle and mild on the skin. I use their Light moisturiser and Cleanser regularly, but today, the Toner is getting the honourable mention.

After I've removed my makeup and washed my face, I dampen a cotton wool pad with the Simple Toner and wipe it all over my face. Its gives the perfect finishing touch to your evening routine - knowing that I've got every last scrap of make-up off my face and leaves it feeling incredibly clean and not at all tight. I know there are a lot of expensive toners out there, but I really can't fault this. And at around £3 bottle (which is regularly on offer), its a complete bargain!

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Face/Eyes/Lips Compact

Nars have quite a few cult products, so when they combined their famous bronzer, blusher and lipgloss in one handy sized compact, along with three eyeshadows in very useful shades, I couldn't resist! The mirror inside is pretty decent too.

Nars 'Crime of Passion' Palette

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Sparkling Skin

If you want to give your skin a glowing boost, I would recommend using Clinique's 7 Day Scrub-Cream.

This exfoliator gently removes any dead skin and buffs it to perfection. I have used exfoliators in the past that have caused me to have lost of little spots, but this one doesn't irritate my skin at all and I can really feel a difference in the smoothness of my skin in the days after using it.

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Facial Soap for problem skin

Clinique's bar of 'anti-blemish' soap my seem steep at first (£14.50), but when it lasts a year, that works out as just less than 4p a day, so its a bargain really.

My skin can sometimes be greasy, and sometimes I have dry patches, but I never find this to irritate my skin, and I do think it helps keep blemishes at bay.

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Glow Getter

Although there are many highlighters and shimmer sticks on the market at the moment, for me Nars 'Illuminator' in Copacabana, is the best.

Its liquid consistency means that it can be mixed with foundation (just squeeze equal amounts on the back of your hand and mix together with a foudation brush and apply to your face), to create a gorgeous fresh glow. It can be dabbed onto your brow bone, into you cupids bow on your lips, down the arch of your nose, on your collar bones, down the shins of your legs, and of course, along the cheek bones.

The pink-ish colour is also great on all skin tones.

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Your skin but better

For days when you want to give your skin a boost in colour, but don't want the full coverage of a foundation, I would recommend reaching for the Nars Tinted Moisturiser.

It has an SPF 30 with a broad spectrum of sun protection, so its great for everyday wear, and it doesn't smell of suncream either.

 

As I am fair skinned I have got the lightest shade in 'Finland', it gives me enough coverage to feel like I've got something on my face, but it never feels caked on or heavy.

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Hair Wax with a golden touch

I have used this hair wax for years now, so it deserves a blog mention.

Whenever I curl my hair, I never feel hairspray gives enough flexible hold to make my curls last the whole day. However, I find this hair wax, that is described as 'Spun Gold', to give that extra bit of natural hold to my locks. Its great if you have blonde or highlighted hair, as it gives a tiny bit of reflective boost to your hair. You need the tiniest amount though, as too much can make your hair look greasy.

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