Yep, beauty products are most certainly a weakness of mine but you know what? I feel no sense of guilt whatsoever. I suppose to some people, spending lots of money on beauty products is perhaps wasteful or unnecessary, but actually, none of us should ever feel guilty about our spending habits - so long as those habits don’t harm ourselves or anybody else, we should be able to spend however we wish.
Anyway, while, as a beauty blogger, I continue to try lots and lots of new products all the time - difference creams, lotions, potions and devices, there are a few fail-safe staples that sit in my makeup bag, my wash bag and my bathroom cupboard that I rely on more than I do others. This select few must-haves are my holy grail beauty staples and in my eyes, they’re investment pieces - not in the sense that I’ll make money from them, but more in the sense that they give me so much confidence that I’d genuinely be more than happy to continue buying them time and time again.
We each have our own idea as to what makes the perfect beauty product, and I have no doubt that your collection of essentials will be somewhat different to mine. But, I thought I’d give you all an insight into my world of beauty and showcase my favourites with you all. I hope you enjoy!
1. NARS Laguna Liquid Bronzer
A beauty staple that earned permanent residency in my makeup bag the very first time I tried it, the NARS Laguna Liquid Bronzer has to be one of my favourite products ever.
What I particularly love about this product is the fact that it's just so versatile. There are literally so many different ways to use it and the bronze colour is buildable depending on how much liquid you choose to pump out.
Personally, my favourite way to use the NARS Laguna is by mixing it in with either my foundation or my tinted moisturiser when I've tanned. This helps deepen the tone of my base without looking too dark. It's great - and it's so easy to use!
A beauty staple that earned permanent residency in my makeup bag the very first time I tried it, the NARS Laguna Liquid Bronzer has to be one of my favourite products ever.
What I particularly love about this product is the fact that it's just so versatile. There are literally so many different ways to use it and the bronze colour is buildable depending on how much liquid you choose to pump out.
Personally, my favourite way to use the NARS Laguna is by mixing it in with either my foundation or my tinted moisturiser when I've tanned. This helps deepen the tone of my base without looking too dark. It's great - and it's so easy to use!
2. NYX Cosmetics Born To Glow Liquid Illuminating Primer
You guys know just how much I love my dewy skin, and this little gem from NYX is perfect for creating a gorgeous, natural-looking glow.
I've used similar products to this one in the past but the fact that the Born To Glow Illuminator costs just £12 makes it super appealing to me. I already spend so much money on makeup so if I can find an affordable solution that brings me premium quality results, then that's it - I'm sold.
You guys know just how much I love my dewy skin, and this little gem from NYX is perfect for creating a gorgeous, natural-looking glow.
I've used similar products to this one in the past but the fact that the Born To Glow Illuminator costs just £12 makes it super appealing to me. I already spend so much money on makeup so if I can find an affordable solution that brings me premium quality results, then that's it - I'm sold.
3. No7 Total Renewal Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliating the skin plays such a crucial part in refreshing the complexion and combatting signs of dullness and fatigue. It's also essential in helping to prevent breakouts, so if you dream of having a clear, radiant complexion, then it's time to have a scrub.
And for me, nothing works quite as well as the amazing No7 Microdermabrasion Exfoliator.
If like me, you shop regularly in Boots, you'll already know that the cashiers regularly hand out vouchers for money of skincare and makeup from No7. So, even though this product is only £11 to start with, if you use your voucher, you can actually get £5 and pick it up for an incredible £6!
Super affordable and super effective...what more could you want?!
Exfoliating the skin plays such a crucial part in refreshing the complexion and combatting signs of dullness and fatigue. It's also essential in helping to prevent breakouts, so if you dream of having a clear, radiant complexion, then it's time to have a scrub.
And for me, nothing works quite as well as the amazing No7 Microdermabrasion Exfoliator.
If like me, you shop regularly in Boots, you'll already know that the cashiers regularly hand out vouchers for money of skincare and makeup from No7. So, even though this product is only £11 to start with, if you use your voucher, you can actually get £5 and pick it up for an incredible £6!
Super affordable and super effective...what more could you want?!
4. Magnitone London BareFaced2 Vibra-Sonic Cleansing And Toning Brush
Where do I even begin with this little beauty? It's just amazing.
If I'm honest, having used electronic facial brushes and the like in the past and having found them far too abrasive, it's fairly unusual that I stumble upon an electric face tool that I genuinely use every day.
This is just something else, though.
I fell in love with this Magnitone must-have immediately & I'd recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skincare regime & improve the tone & texture of their complexion.
If you'd like to read my full review of this device, you can do so my checking out my post 'Why You Need The Magnitone London Barefaced 2 Cleansing & Toning Brush.'
Where do I even begin with this little beauty? It's just amazing.
If I'm honest, having used electronic facial brushes and the like in the past and having found them far too abrasive, it's fairly unusual that I stumble upon an electric face tool that I genuinely use every day.
This is just something else, though.
I fell in love with this Magnitone must-have immediately & I'd recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skincare regime & improve the tone & texture of their complexion.
If you'd like to read my full review of this device, you can do so my checking out my post 'Why You Need The Magnitone London Barefaced 2 Cleansing & Toning Brush.'
5. Clarins Lotus Oil
I'll try not to bang on about this product too much, as I tend to do that a lot and I don't want to repeat myself excessively!
However, as I am indeed sharing with you the 9 beauty products I can't live without, I just had to give it a quick mention.
For those of you who haven't actually heard me mention this little gem before (highly unlikely, I know), be sure to check out my blog post 'My Clarins Lotus Oil Review.'
I'll try not to bang on about this product too much, as I tend to do that a lot and I don't want to repeat myself excessively!
However, as I am indeed sharing with you the 9 beauty products I can't live without, I just had to give it a quick mention.
For those of you who haven't actually heard me mention this little gem before (highly unlikely, I know), be sure to check out my blog post 'My Clarins Lotus Oil Review.'
6. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
Ohhh, the wonder that is the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. I mean, honestly, I just don't even know where to begin with this product. It's simply amazing.
As many of you will already know, when it comes to my base, I prefer to keep it light and bright and a full cover coverage tends not to appeal to me. So, with all of this in mind, I recently invested in the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.
I've been an avid lover of NARS for ages now, and before buying the tinted moisturiser formula, I was crazy about the cult classic 'NARS Sheer Glow' foundation. However, in a bid to give my skin more room to breathe and to freshen up my makeup bag, I decided to mix things up & switch to the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.
And I have to say, I've never looked back. In fact, I'd be tempted to say this is my favourite base ever. It's just perfect.
If you want to know more about this product, check out my post 'Why You Need The NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.'
Ohhh, the wonder that is the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. I mean, honestly, I just don't even know where to begin with this product. It's simply amazing.
As many of you will already know, when it comes to my base, I prefer to keep it light and bright and a full cover coverage tends not to appeal to me. So, with all of this in mind, I recently invested in the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.
I've been an avid lover of NARS for ages now, and before buying the tinted moisturiser formula, I was crazy about the cult classic 'NARS Sheer Glow' foundation. However, in a bid to give my skin more room to breathe and to freshen up my makeup bag, I decided to mix things up & switch to the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.
And I have to say, I've never looked back. In fact, I'd be tempted to say this is my favourite base ever. It's just perfect.
If you want to know more about this product, check out my post 'Why You Need The NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.'
7. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish
I was browsing through a few old pictures on my laptop the other day and I found a picture of me on the very day I bought my first ever MAC Minerlize Skinfinish compact - yep, I genuinely remember what I was wearing on that day...even though it was 4 years ago...
I understand that this may sound a teeny weeny bit crazy, but in my defense, this product is just insanely good & the fact that I'm still using it almost half a decade later is testament to its quality.
I use the shade 'Medium Tan' to bronze and 'Soft & Gentle' to highlight, and they're both brilliant.
I was browsing through a few old pictures on my laptop the other day and I found a picture of me on the very day I bought my first ever MAC Minerlize Skinfinish compact - yep, I genuinely remember what I was wearing on that day...even though it was 4 years ago...
I understand that this may sound a teeny weeny bit crazy, but in my defense, this product is just insanely good & the fact that I'm still using it almost half a decade later is testament to its quality.
I use the shade 'Medium Tan' to bronze and 'Soft & Gentle' to highlight, and they're both brilliant.
8. The White Company Super Serum
I mentioned this little beauty in a blog post I shared yesterday ('How I Change My Skincare Routine In Winter'), but as I'm loving it so much, I thought I'd feature it in today's post, too!
I absolutely adore serums as they're so lightweight and they just absorb so quickly into the skin. They're nourishing, but they don't sit on the skin in the way that heavy moisturisers & intensive creams do.
This product is fortified with a whole host of amazing, skin-loving ingredients including green tea, protein-rich amino acids, grape vine stem cells - plus more! - and it really does revitalise and regenerate the skin so effectively. I adore it.
I mentioned this little beauty in a blog post I shared yesterday ('How I Change My Skincare Routine In Winter'), but as I'm loving it so much, I thought I'd feature it in today's post, too!
I absolutely adore serums as they're so lightweight and they just absorb so quickly into the skin. They're nourishing, but they don't sit on the skin in the way that heavy moisturisers & intensive creams do.
This product is fortified with a whole host of amazing, skin-loving ingredients including green tea, protein-rich amino acids, grape vine stem cells - plus more! - and it really does revitalise and regenerate the skin so effectively. I adore it.
And finally, I thought I'd draw this list to a close with a product I've been using for many, many years, and will continue to use, well, probably forever!
In fact, no, definitely forever.
A beauty product with prestigious 'cult classic' status, as well as a wealth of beauty awards, the St Tropez Original Bronzing Mousse is my ultimate fake tan saviour.
It's just so easy to apply, the colour is so natural & golden and the longevity of the tan rivals anything else I've ever used.
Yep, it's tan-fabulous.
What are your favourite beauty products?! I would love to know, so please be sure to share them with me in the comments box below!
In the meantime, I really hope you all enjoyed this post & I can't wait to update you all again very soon!
Lots of love,
Grace x
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