I'm having a little favourites break on the old youtube channel. In case you're missing them though, here are some of my current everyday favourite items!
Soap & Glory Mist You Madly body spray
This is my to go daily fragrance at the moment. It smells of Soap & Glory's original scent, which I'm sure most of you are aware of. It's a perfect everyday scent as it's nice, yet not overpowering. For a body spray this actually lasts a really long time too.
L'Oreal Skin Perfection primer
This is perfect for both make up & no make up days! It acts as a great base if you are wearing make up, however it also has great blurring properties even without make up. It's a great little addition to your skincare/ make up routine.
Simple eye balm
This thing has saved my eyes! I used to really struggle to use eye creams, as my Blepharitis makes my eyes super sensitive & the skin around them. This product has so little in it, which makes it perfect. It's not heavy or stings, it just hydrates!
Lush Bubblegum lip scrub
We are still in that cold spell & my lips keep getting really dry/ chapped so this is ideal to buff that nasty dry skin away. It tastes amazing & really exfoliates my lips.
Nivea Stress Protect anti-perspirant
I've been using this deodorant for so long, it's pretty much a holy grail. It's probably one of the few ones that I've tried that actually works! Although I'd have to say the Nivea one's are pretty good in general.
Soap & Glory Hand Food hand cream
Again this weather is making my knuckles really dry, so currently hand cream is a must! I really like this one because it's non-greasy & smells incredible. The scent is the Sugarcrust scent, which is a sweet citrusy smell. I love it!
If I'm going out for the day there are some things that I know I just can't be without!
So here they are, they range from make up to iPhone apps!
1. Hand Maid hand sanitiser
Hand sanitiser is a must for me at all time really, especially on a day out.
You never know when you're next going to find a bathroom or sink, so hand sanitiser is ideal. If you plan on eating out, you should definitely be carrying some of this.
My favourite is this Hand Maid one by Soap & Glory as it smells really nice!
2. Sunglasses
I have really light sensitive eyes so sunglasses are must at all times.
These are just some cheap ones from Boohoo.com, I don't tend to spend loads on sunglasses because I get through so many pairs & lose so many.
3. Nude Lipstick
I always carry a nude lipstick with me, as lipstick is always the one make up product that wears off really quickly. I opt for a nude as I can easily apply a nude lipstick without a mirror & they tend to go with any make up look.
4. Lip Balm
Lip balm is something everyone should have on them, preferably one with SPF. You just never know when you're going to get dry/ chapped lips. If you have one that isn't tinted it can act as a multi-use product.
5. Face Wipes
As a 'just in case' I like to take face wipes with me on days out. They are great to wipe anything down really.
6. Suncream
Especially in the summer months it's ideal to take some form of suncream with you, if you can get a mini sized one brilliant but they're not that easy to find. I always use a suncream which is SPF30 or higher as I am fair.
7. Body Spray
Perfume can sometimes be a little intense for the daytime so I like to use & carry a body spray on days out. You can be a bit more literal with them, but it's important to remain smelling lovely throughout your day.
8. Trip Advisor
I use Trip Advisor a lot. I don't just use it for recommendations when I'm out & about I also like to write reviews on there too! It's a website for anyone who is into travelling. You can find reviews on attractions, restaurants, hotels & more!
Whether you're on holiday or at home if you're sitting out in the sun you should be wearing a sun cream/ sun block. Even if you don't usually visibly burn it doesn't mean the sun isn't having a negative effect on your skin!
So firstly you might not know this but SPF means Sun Protection Factor.
So how it works is that it takes approximately 20 minutes for unprotected skin to start to burn. The SPF number on your cream should prevent your skin burning for whatever number (e.g. SPF 20) times longer than without cream.
Now we need to talk about UVA & UVB rays.
These are the two different types of rays the sun radiates. UVA rays are the long waves rays that penetrate deeply into the skin causing aging & wrinkles. UVB rays are the short wave rays that cause sun burn.
This is why it's important to use a sunscreen that protects from both UVA & UVB rays.
Sun cream should be applied 30 minute prior to exposure & reapplied every 2 hours or after exposure to water (advisable even with waterproof formulas).
Sun creams do go out of date. They generally have a usage life of 12 months (a year), however if you're not sure you can check the bottle. It should have a little tub symbol with a number written on it, that's the expiry time.
So these are just some of the basics you need to know about SPF!
When it comes to accessories I love a good designer treat!
I somehow feel it's more justifiable, as I'll use them more. ;)
So my current bag of choice is this beauty.
This is the Michael Kors Susannah quilted leather large tote.
I love Michael Kors bags as they're designer but not overly expensive. You can also grab a bargain if you catch them on sale or at discount designer outlets.
I was looking for a larger day to day bag but not something huge and this is just perfect!
The leather is also amazingly soft & good quality.
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
