Lucy Annabella Organics Cloud Nine Bath Milk

Is there anything more relaxing than lighting a candle and relaxing in a bath full of yummy bath time treats? As a mother of 3 kids kids, I live for that hour of alone time and often look out for bath products that will aid relaxation and will not dry out skin (I spend a whole hour in the bath). 

Lucy Annabella Organics are an Irish company that focus on using Organic ingredients that are kind to skin and makes looking after your skin a luxurious affair. Recently the brand sent out one of their Bath Milks. 

Cloud Nine Bath Milk €49 is a blend Lemongrass, Orange, Lime and Spearmint essential oils blended together with Soybean, Argan and Coconut oils. Oh if only you could smell this. I swirled a around 3 capfulls into my bath water which then turned milky white. I felt like Cleopatra bathing in asses milk, but I reckon my Cloud Nine milk smelled way better. 

After my hour of relaxation my skin was so soft, not a wrinkled granny hand in sight, and the scent from the bath milk lingered on my skin all night. It was absolute heaven. 

You can check out the whole host of organic goodies Lucy Annabella Organics have to offer on their website

www.lucyannabella.com 

Pur Minerals Start Now Beauty-to-go Collection

I have had the odd dalliance with Mineral Make Up over the years, and while some have let me down (*cough* Laura Mercier) I have indeed found mineral make up that I love In the form of MAC and some Clarins, But, not all brands come with their very own starter kits like the Pur Minerals Start Now kit. I love this idea. I haven't a clue why more brands don't follow suit. The kit contains 5 mini (not THAT mini) products to get you going on your mineral make up journey, it's a little "Try Me" box if you will. 

Correcting Primer Prep & Perfect

I am a primer addict, and I am quite picky when it comes to primers, but my very first time to use this it was LOVE. It has the most silky velvety texture that coats the skin and readies it for foundation. I have been using this primer with all my foundations and I predict I'll be purchasing the full size bottle at the weekend. 

4 in 1 Pressed Foundation and Mineral Glow Bronzer

I never held out much hope for a pressed powder foundation, but this has bowled me right over, I have oily skin and I think that works in my favour when it comes to powder foundation. It didn't feel uncomfortable to wear and the coverage is excellent, also it has an SPF 15 so its been a great base to quickly apply on warm days without worrying too much about suncare. The Bronzer gives a glow to cheeks, it may look dark in the photo above but its not too scary and works well with pale skin. (this box is for Porcelain skin)

Chisel Brush

The brush, oooooh the brush. I cant get over how much I love this brush. Its a perfect size for applying the powders in the kit, and buffs in product like a dream. I can see myself using this for liquid foundation and blusher too. 

Impact+ Mascara 

 The mascara in the kit has a wand that catches onto every lash and combs them through adding length and flutteryness (it's a word) 

and no clumps either. 

You can pick up the Pur Minerals Start Now Kit in your shade in Marks&Spencer for £39.50/€46.50 

Have you tried Mineral Make Up?
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My Favourite Foundation Brushes

I am totally obsessed with beauty tools, foundation brushes in particular. It's amazing how a brush can either make your skin look flawless or as streaky as feck. I have tried the lot, and have settled on a few favourites, this may look like a small amount of brushes to own for a beauty brush junkie, but, let me assure you, I own these brushes in duplicate and triplicate. 

Real Techniques 

What beauty blogger worth their salt hasn't got at least one Real Techniques brush in there collection. I have them all and I am now lusting after the new Duo Fibre brushes. I love the Buffing Brush and the Expert Face Brush for applying foundation. The small heads ( probably not called heads) are perfect for when you taking your time to create a flawless base. 

Elf & Urban Decay

The Elf Powder Brush is the newest member of the crew. I love this brush, although its purpose is for powder, it works exceptionally well for liquid foundation, and its large enough to sweep over the face and get the job done in seconds. My Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush is incredible for applying foundation. I use it in either a stipple or a buffing motion. You can read my full review HERE 

Royal & Langnickle & Sigma 

These are my ABSOLUTE favourite type of brush. The flat top kabuki. The Royal & Langnickle (what a name) I picked up at the Irish Beauty Show last march. I loved how soft and dense the Goat Hair brush is, and I'm only raging I didn't pick up more. Now everyone  knows the Sigma F80, I keep this brush for "good wear" which means it comes out when I'm going out somewhere nice and need a base that's perfect. These are both great for buffing and stippling and also great for applying mineral powder foundation. 

Do you use any of these brushes?

What is your favourite way to apply slap?