Update....

Hey Glam Squad!

I've not fallen off the planet, and will, I promise, blog some more soon.  I move house tomorrow... so my life is currently in boxes!

Much Love to you all xxx

My fave item of the week.... Dermalogica Ultrarich Body Cream

For a while now I have been looking for a cream for my skin for my desperately dry skin.  Its worst on my legs, and I suspect its because I need to drink more water.  I recently spoke to a beauty therapist who recommended me to try The Dermalogica Ultrarich Body Cream; she too experienced extreme dry skin and it is always good to hear how good products are by personal recommendation.  It is a little pricey at £38 a bottle, but it is a big old bottle, 473ml.

So before I committed I wrote to Dermalogica and they pointed me in the direction where I could obtain some sample so I could try before I committed to a massive bottle of the stuff.

I have to say, I was not disappointed.  I used all the samples over 7 days and only on my left arm and leg to see if I could actually tell the difference.  I most definitely could, and made an informed choice about the purchase!    So far, I have to say I'm really pleased with it!  So this is my fave product of the week!

Top 10 Make up.... 10. Last but by no means least... Powder

To fix it all in place... I used Chanel Natural Loose Powder.  I've used the same one for a while now and I have to say I am really happy with it!

Top 10 Make up.... 9. Eyebrow Pencil

When I was 7, I very foolishly cut my eyebrow with scissors... why I don't know... but it never grew back and now I have the delightful daily ritual of painstakingly pencilling in my brow.  But not only do I pencil in my little gap I also use pencil to create shape and definition to them too.  My fave pencil is Clinique Superfine liner in Soft Brown.

Top 10 Make up.... 8. Concealer

I love love love love love Trish McEvoys Flawless Concealer.  This stuff is amazeballs!  Definitely my favourite!  Ive got a couple that offer fuller coverage but for everyday disguise of my weary froggy eyes, this stuff definitely has a worthy spot on my top 10 can't live without Make Up products.

Top 10 Make up.... 7. Primers

So I live in the middle of Crazy town London, which plays havoc with anyones skin.  Having to spend an hour a day underground getting to and from work does not give kindly.  Hot and bothered!

I use Clinique City Sheer Block underneath my foundation which absorbs Oil and perspiration.  Essentially it is a sunscreen but can be used as a primer.  This locks in my foundation beautifully and it aids your foundation to staying on your face for longer.

There are a couple I use, for Oil absorption, including MAC Mattifying gel which is another fabulous product which absorbs straight into the skin.

In short the importance of a primer cannot be stressed enough.  I was one of possibly many people who thought I should just slap on my foundation after moisturising; but all that does is apply a layer of foundation of a layer of grease and makes is slip off your face.  Definitely moisturise but ensure you do it and leave a good interval before application of your makeup.  Your primer will serve you well in the plight for a long lasting look :)

Top 10 Make up.... 6. Blush

I like most others tone my blush according to my overall look.  But my favourite for day to day use as I gives a really rosy glow is Coralista by Benefit.  It's a corally peachy colour and has a slight shimmer to it which gives the apples of your cheeks a lovely natural glow.