I can's believe it is already October and soon 2014 will be another year over. This is my first ever favourites blog post, but lately there have been some things I have been loving over the past month and I thought I would just blog about it.
There have been a mixture of things I have loved last month, from skincare to TV. I will be sharing with you my favourites of September!
I will try and do one post of my favourites each month, some may be more longer than others, depending on what I have been loving at that current moment. As this is my first favourites, there will be quite a few things but just bare with and you never know there might be some items that you might want to try out for yourself.
1) Skincare
Lately I have been having a few outbreaks on my face in particular, so I thought I would start to have a skincare routine, just so my face has the right amount of attention that everything else has. For me personally and for most teenagers, there is nothing worse than breaking out in spots as you become more aware and self-conscious of your face. Plus, it doesn't matter about the amount of make-up you apply to cover up that spot, you still know it is there.
Ever since I have been maintaining a skincare routine, I have noticed a considerable difference in my face and acne. I still get the occasional spot, like everybody else, but I don't have a massive outbreak. All of the products I use are from the drugstore and nothing is expensive. All of my skincare is Simple products as I find it is soft on my skin, good quality and I notice a difference to my skin after using the products over time.
1) Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash - £3.49 - Boots
The first thing I like to use when I wake up in the morning or after I have taken my make-up off is the Facial Wash by Simple. This makes me feel so refreshed and clean after having a face full of make-up or to wake me up in the morning. This product makes your skin feel thoroughly cleansed and moisturised and is even perfect for sensitive skin. All you have to do is wash your face first, add a small amount of the facial wash in your hands, rub it together and apply onto your face, then wash away.
2) Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner - £3.29 - Boots
This is my favourite product of September by far. After I have come out of the shower or when I have woken up and can't be bothered using the Facial Wash, I apply this Simple Toner. All your have to do is get a cotton pad and put some of the toner onto the pad and smoothly rub into your face. The Toner helps your skin feel clarified and refreshed, and is perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, it is perfect to use in the morning and evening as it isn't harsh on your skin.
3) Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make-Up Remover - £3.49 - Boots
Another really good Simple product is the Eye Remover. I bought the miniature version of this first to test it out and see if I liked it before I bought the larger version. Like all the Simple products, this one doesn't disappoint. Apply a few dabs of the liquid onto a cotton pad and apply to your eyes and it removes your eye make-up quickly, easily and mess-free! It can even remove waterproof mascara and is perfect for sensitive skin!
4) Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser - £1.50 - Boots
The final product in my Simple favourites of the month is the moisturiser. Again, I purchased this in a smaller bottle to test it out and it is a really light moisturiser which does not feel heavy on the skin. By applying this, it keeps your skin feeling moisturised and pampered, and carries on working for 12 hours.
At the moment in Boots stores and on line, there is a offer on all Simple products. 3 for 2 across all selected facial skincare, hand & body, No7, indulgent bathing, vitamins and minis - cheapest free.
2) Beauty
In September, I only had the one make-up item that was my favourite. As I am new to using make-up, I don't have tonnes and tonnes of it, so I can't judge my make-up products against previous ones. I judge my make-up products on what others have said and whether it is good or not, before investing in it myself.
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So, my favourite beauty product of September was the
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in 100 Ivory. This foundation is so easy to apply to your face, plus you don't even need a lot as it blends really well and covers your face perfectly. It has a great coverage and looks really natural on your skin. I love the packaging of the foundation as well, it is in a glass bottle with a bright orange top, making it easier to find in your make-up bag. Another great thing about this foundation is that it is a pump which makes it less messy than a foundation in which you have to pour. I would recommend this foundation to anybody, but when I eventually run out I will probably choose a different foundation, not because it wasn't good, but I would like to try out different foundations which I have also heard are good. This foundation is currently
£8.99 in Boots, but it also has an
offer in which you get a free gift when you spend £10 or more on selected Rimmel products.
3) Hair
My hair is something I have always struggled with as a child and now as a teenager. I wasn't very adventurous with my hair but I have lately been trying to keep it in the best possible condition, but also trying something new as well. I have never experimented with my hair, but recently I have been gradually going lighter tones with my hair, and I am loving it. As well as lightening my hair, I have been trying to grow it as well, and ensuring it is well kept with regular trims.
I have two favourites regarding hair in September, the first is the
Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original -
£2.99 from Boots
(Offer: On line only - Free Haircare leaflet when you buy selected haircare products)
This product is perfect if you didn't have time to wash your hair the night before or if your hair feels a little bit greasy in the morning. By applying this to the roots of your hair and gently rubbing it in, it makes your hair smell amazing but also as if you have washed your hair. I have always been apprehensive over dry shampoos as I didn't think they would be any good, or feel any different, but I was mistaken. For only £2.99 for a large bottle, it is well worth the money. I bought mine about 3 months ago, and I still have a large amount left as you don't require a lot in your hair to do the job. They are available in a wide range of scents and colours. I also have the tropical one which smells like coconut.
My second hair favourite of September was the
Tangle Teezer - £10.99 - Boots
Since being a child I have always experienced frizzy hair, which has led me to have knots which occur. After investing in a tangle teezer, I don't think I would ever go back to a normal brush as this is a work of genius. After washing my hair, I use this brush to get rid of all the knots that have occurred and it is so easy and quick to use. It is small and compacted meaning it is great to pack if you go away somewhere. Although it is quite expensive for a brush, it is a great investment as you don't need to use it for long, until you have have smooth, tangle-free hair.
4) TV Shows
Recently I have been watching some new shows, but also some series are coming to a close and I thought I would share my opinion of these shows, and you never know, you might want to try and watch some of them.
1. Faking It
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This is a brand new series on MTV and only two episodes have aired so far, so if you do want to watch this show, you will be able to catch up quickly. Basically, it is about these two best friends called Karma and Amy who really want to be popular at high school. They are invited to a house party, where it is believed that the two girls are a lesbian couple. They are nominated to be homecoming queens, and quickly become popular. However, Karma fancies a boy called Liam (pictured above), while Amy begins to have growing feelings for Karma. This show is so good and I am loving it at the moment. It is the perfect chick-flick show and so easy to watch. It has some amusing parts and some eye-candy from Liam (who has also appeared in Wizards of Waverly Place)
2. Awkward
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Another MTV show which has aired again for its fourth season. This is another easy-to-watch show and is perfect for any girl who loves chick-flick films. This show follows social outcast, Jenna Hamilton, who receives a 'confrontation' letter, which results in an accident, which looks as if she tried to commit suicide. The seasons progress with Jenna dealing with boy troubles, best friend fall outs, and vents all of her problems out in her own blog. Plus, there is more eye-candy in the shape of Matty.
3. Desperate Housewives
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I know this is quite an old series but I have nearly finished all eight seasons of this show. I am so sad it is coming to the end as I have enjoyed every second of it, and have had a few surprises along the way as well. It reminds me of Pretty Little Liars in a way, but an older version. The show takes place on Wisteria Lane, and follows the lives of a group of women seen through the eyes of their dead neighbour and best friend, who committed suicide in the very first episode. The show follows the lives of Gabriella, Susan, Lynette and Bree for 13 years throughout the eight seasons. It shows their domestic struggles and family life, while dealing with murders, mysteries and secrets. Although it has a lot of seasons, you will quickly become addicted, especially after the first episode, you will start to ask questions and then, you will just have to keep watching in order to find out.
4. Made In Chelsea
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This is very much an English show, and I have just started watching it. I am currently on season three out of seven and am a little bit of addicted, as you do become a little bit absorbed into their lives. The show is based on the lives of affluent young people in West London. The show also follows the people on their travels to exotic locations including Dubai, Cannes, Amsterdam and South Africa. It contains lots of romances, break-ups, bitching and lots more.
5. The Great British Bake Off
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My final favourite of September is The Great British Bake Off. Another very English show and extremely popular in the UK. Every year when the Bake Off has aired once more, probably every television in the UK will be tuned in to watch this competition of baking. On the front it does seem very boring, a competition about baking, but in fact it is one of the most tense and exciting shows, who knew there could be so much drama when it comes to baking?
The show is a competition for amateur bakers to fight against each other to win the title of Great British Bake Off. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of baking, for example, one week could be cakes and the next pies. The show features in three rounds: the first is the Signature Bake - a bake using a tried and tested recipe the baker has practised many times before. The next round is the Technical - a recipe is provided by the judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. However, the recipe is sparse and the bakers need to use their intuition to decide what is right. The bakers are not told before hand what the challenge is. The judges also judge the bakes blind as everyone has been given the same recipe, and then the judges rank the bakers from worst to best. The final round is the Show Stopper - a bake designed to impress the judges. This is my favourite part of the show as it is where the bakers get to show off their skills and I love seeing what the bakes look like at the end.
So, those are all my September favourites. Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know what you loved in September.
