It's all well and good splurging on the latest eyeshadows, body oils and hair elixirs, but everyone needs a stash of daily essentials to get them through the week. A busy lifestyle calls for simple, staple beauty routines, but as I am a beauty addict at heart, I often buy products that I don't use and they end up exceeding their shelf-life.
However, I am pleased to tell you that, after years of spending around £50 per shop on lotions and potions that don't do much for me at all, other than damage my bank balance, I think I've nearly cracked my daily beauty bread.
CLEANSER
Skinceuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel
No other cleanser does a better job than this one. You know that fresh feel-the-air-on-your-face feeling you get after using a brand new cleanser for the first time? This one gives me that feeling every time and keeps my skin well under control.
No other cleanser does a better job than this one. You know that fresh feel-the-air-on-your-face feeling you get after using a brand new cleanser for the first time? This one gives me that feeling every time and keeps my skin well under control.
CONCEALER
Benefit Erase Paste in Fair
Believe me when I say I have tried and tested a LOT of concealers. I always end up disappointed with either the colour, texture or coverage, but this one has really become a make-up bag regular. Thick, creamy coverage in just the right shade for my skin.
Don't be fooled by the packaging - it lasts ages!
MAKE-UP REMOVAL
Garnier Simply Essentials Soothing 2-in-1 Make-Up Remover
Boots Cosmetic Oval Pads
Boots Cosmetic Oval Pads
After years of using face wipes, I decided to make a change and separate my make-up removal from my cleansing. Since then, the Garnier 2-in-1 remover has been my go-to product, with a helping hand from Boots' oval cotton pads.
LIP BALM
Vaseline Limited Edition Pink Bubbly
Nothing beats a limited edition vaseline for a daily dose of lip moisture, and I love the colour and smell of this one. It's so pretty!
INTENSIVE HAIR CONDITIONER
Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
Because I have coloured my hair a lot and used heat straightening a fair bit in the past, I find that I really need to use an intensive conditioner every time I wash my hair to restore any damage. I've only used the Dove intensive repair conditioner twice, but I already love it.
Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner
Because I have coloured my hair a lot and used heat straightening a fair bit in the past, I find that I really need to use an intensive conditioner every time I wash my hair to restore any damage. I've only used the Dove intensive repair conditioner twice, but I already love it.
HAIR BRUSH
Tresemme Paddle Brush
I went through a comb phase, then a tangle-type brush phase, and now I have found paddle brushes to be the perfect fit for my medium-length, thick hair.
DEODORANT
Nivea Pearl & Beauty Roll-On Deodorant
When it comes to deodorant, I always use a roll-on. I spent years using sprays and found them irritating and far from long-lasting.
Nivea roll-ons are great and I take one with me everywhere. It's good to note that some of these deodorants are also suitable for sensitive skin.
When it comes to deodorant, I always use a roll-on. I spent years using sprays and found them irritating and far from long-lasting.
Nivea roll-ons are great and I take one with me everywhere. It's good to note that some of these deodorants are also suitable for sensitive skin.
FRAGRANCE
Left: Giorgio Armani, Acqua di Gioia
Middle: Van Cleef & Arpels, Oriens
Right: Elie Saab, Le Parfum
These are my current go-to fragrances. I like to wear different ones every day depending on my mood and what I am doing that day. Acqua di Gioia has a fresh, light citrus scent; Oriens is a fruity favourite of mine and is perfect for day and night wear; and Elie Saab's Le Parfum is a really 'feel expensive' elegant English fragrance.
SHOWER GEL
Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
Left: Giorgio Armani, Acqua di Gioia
Middle: Van Cleef & Arpels, Oriens
Right: Elie Saab, Le Parfum
These are my current go-to fragrances. I like to wear different ones every day depending on my mood and what I am doing that day. Acqua di Gioia has a fresh, light citrus scent; Oriens is a fruity favourite of mine and is perfect for day and night wear; and Elie Saab's Le Parfum is a really 'feel expensive' elegant English fragrance.
SHOWER GEL
Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
This is a really lovely invigorating, moisturising shower gel for daily use. You get a lot of product for your money and this baby lasts me absolutely ages.
What are your beauty essentials? xxx
