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Beauty · 4 June 2017

May Favourites 2017

It seems like these favourites post are coming out really quickly each time, but it’s the end of the month, so it’s time for the monthly favourites post! I’ve also not really tried any new products this month, so rounding up a selection is proving to be difficult.

These are my May Favourites 2017.

Too Faced | Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette

I’ve included this in favourites before, but I have gotten back into using it lately, so it made perfect sense to include it here. I have been keeping things simple, and only using two of the shades which has been a nice change from using three or more. I just think this palette is extremely wearable, which is what I’m after in a palette. The shades are extremely pigmented and pack on extremely well, but also blend out just as easily.

The Body Shop | Lightening Drops

May Favourites 2017 | Lightening Drops

I’ve been really struggling with foundations lately they’re either too dark or too orange, so it made sense to try this out. The only thing with this is the dropper doesn’t work very well, so I often end up having to pour some out and hope for the best. It definitely really helps to lighten foundations.

Benefit | Hoola Bronzer

May Favourites 2017 | Hoola Bronzer

I bought this not long before the announcement of Hoola Light which was a bit gutting, as I would have definitely bought the lighter version. Hoola is a matte dark bronzer that lasts all day and applies nicely. I don’t apply too much, but you could easily apply more to get a stronger look. (Also really struggled with the photography of this, if you can’t already tell)

Yankee Candle | Cherry Blossom

May Favourites 2017 | Yankee Candle Cherry Blossom

I think this was a new candle for Spring, but I’m pretty sure it’s still available. I love everything about this candle from the scent, the colour and the packaging. It kicks off a lot of scent, not like some candles when all you can smell is burning and not the actual scent. I have no idea how to describe scents, so here are the fragrance notes off the Yankee website. Top: Cherry. Mid: Rose, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine. Base: Powdery Musk and Sandalwood.

Those were my May Favourites 2017.

What have you been loving throughout May?

Thank you for reading!

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Comments

  1. Tiffany says

    4 June 2017 at 6:34 pm

    Love the look of that candle! So pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever tried that one before. Also, that palette is gorgeous!

    Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:30 pm

      It’s an amazing scent! It really is xx

      Reply
  2. HERRENDEZVOUS says

    4 June 2017 at 6:44 pm

    The lightening drops are amazing, need to try them out! I’ve been struggling to match my foundation as well, haha! Great post! X

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:33 pm

      They really are, they definitely help to match foundations that are a little too dark! Thank you xx

      Reply
  3. GorisHelena says

    4 June 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Such a beautiful post, super gorgeous I love it!

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you xx

      Reply
  4. Ana says

    4 June 2017 at 7:37 pm

    That Too Faced palette looks perfect for spring make up! And that candle looks so cute too xxx
    http://fallingforablog.blogspot.com.es/2017/06/instagram-inspiration-may.html

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    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:43 pm

      It really is, it’s a gorgeous selection of colours! It’s a lovely scent xx

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    4 June 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I love Hoola, although I also think it’s a bit dark for me!

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:44 pm

      It is definitely a little dark, I apply the tiniest amount!xx

      Reply
  6. Jordan says

    4 June 2017 at 10:41 pm

    I can relate with the foundation problem – I can never seem to find the ‘perfect’ shade for me. I’ve been using the NYX Pro Foundation Mixer in white and have been really impressed. Plus it’s only £8. x

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:45 pm

      So glad it isn’t just me! It seems really difficult to find that ‘perfect’ shade! I’ll have to look into that,it sounds great especially for the price, thank you!xx

      Reply
  7. Brynnie says

    5 June 2017 at 2:07 am

    Lovely post! You are so right about the Sweet Peach palette, it is so wearable! xx Brynnie

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you! It really is xx

      Reply
  8. Hannah says

    5 June 2017 at 3:22 am

    I love the Sweet peach palette! I haven’t reviewed it or used it in a while though.

    Hannah
    Floraful

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 9:59 pm

      It is such a good palette! Ah hope you get around to using it again soon xx

      Reply
  9. Diana says

    5 June 2017 at 4:49 am

    I have that Benefit Hoola Bronzer and absolutely love it, the packaging is so cute and the quality is lovely. Yankee candles are the best, this list was lovely xx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:05 pm

      So happy that you love it too, I totally agree that everything about it is lovely! They really are, they do some amazing scents! Thank you xx

      Reply
  10. Maya Salkiewicz says

    5 June 2017 at 10:43 am

    I love Yankee candles! They’re my favourites all year around xx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:08 pm

      They do some amazing scents, you can’t go wrong xx

      Reply
  11. Nicole Hurst says

    5 June 2017 at 11:21 am

    Oh the amount of foundations I buy which is the wrong shade, so i need to try out these lightening drops!
    Nicole x
    Nicoleannx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:09 pm

      It’s mad isn’t it?! I’ve done exactly the same, but these drops really help! I hope you love them xx

      Reply
  12. Kiran says

    5 June 2017 at 11:53 am

    I need to get the Sweet Peach Palette, great favourites! Xx

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin | Blog Sale

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:10 pm

      It is such a gorgeous palette! Thank you xx

      Reply
  13. Amy says

    5 June 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Hoola is still one of my favourite contour powders. I’ve heard great things about the peach palette too.

    Amy –

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Hoola seems like such a classic, that so many people love; glad you like it! It is such a gorgeous palette xx

      Reply
  14. Grace says

    5 June 2017 at 7:58 pm

    I have only just tried the Hoola Bronzer but so far, so good! The Too Face Sweet Peach Palette is so gorgeous, I should really use it more, lovely post!
    Grace xx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:25 pm

      Glad you like it! I hope you get around to using it more, it definitely is a gorgeous palette xx

      Reply
  15. Nina says

    5 June 2017 at 10:01 pm

    I love Yankee candles. never tried Cherry Blossom one, it must have adorable scent.

    Nina’s Style Blog

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 10:26 pm

      It is such a gorgeous scent, and Yankee candle are amazing!xx

      Reply
  16. Ash says

    5 June 2017 at 10:48 pm

    What a lovely post. I love checking out monthly faves. Can u believe, I havent tried Yankee Candles yet!!
    Ash | http://www.mstantrum.com

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      5 June 2017 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you! I love monthly favourites too, it’s so nice to see what everyone has been loving throughout the month! Have you not?! They offer so many incredible different scents that it can be hard to pick xx

      Reply
  17. Amy says

    6 June 2017 at 3:19 am

    I love the look of that Too Faced palette! The candle also sounds lovely, you can never go wrong with a good scented candle ♥
    Amy xx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      7 June 2017 at 1:41 pm

      It is such a gorgeous palette! Definitely agree with that xx

      Reply
  18. Zoe says

    6 June 2017 at 7:02 pm

    I really wish I’d picked up the Peach palette it is so pretty, I use the NYX whitening drops, they are a godsend for foundations that are a tad too dark, I’ll have to try the body shop ones too, great post lovely xxxx

    Zoe ♥ MammafulZo

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      7 June 2017 at 1:42 pm

      I think it is still available from Debenhams and been brought out permanently! I must try those ones out, they seem so good! Thank you xx

      Reply
  19. Laila says

    6 June 2017 at 9:37 pm

    I have never heard of the Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops! It seems like such a great buy for me because I am always struggling with foundation shades. Great post ^_^

    Laila from Townhouse Palette

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      7 June 2017 at 1:43 pm

      They are amazing, they are super helpful if you struggle with foundation! Thank you lovely xx

      Reply
  20. Kate says

    6 June 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I’ve had my eyes on that Too Faced palette for ages now! It’s stunning and full of such pretty shades. X

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      7 June 2017 at 1:44 pm

      It is such a lovely palette, I hope you manage to get it xx

      Reply
  21. Velvet Blush says

    7 June 2017 at 11:23 am

    I saw the foundation drops and they do look really cool, and they’re not overly expensive too. I’ve been loving my skincare more lately, as it’s just what my skin needs in this weather, so the superdrug serum and my Pixi glow tonic 🙂 x

    Velvet Blush

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      7 June 2017 at 1:45 pm

      They’re super helpful if you have foundations that are the wrong shade! Everybody seems to love products from Pixi, the glow tonic sounds incredible xx

      Reply
  22. Emma says

    10 June 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Ooh I think I need those drops for my Kat Von D foundation that’s just a touch too dark! I know what you mean about their droppers though. I’ve got the Drops of Youth serum and that dropper is pretty terrible too.

    polkadotparadiso.com

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      11 June 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Heard so many good things about their foundations! So glad it isn’t just me that thinks the droppers aren’t great; it really is pretty terrible!xx

      Reply
  23. Kirsty M says

    10 June 2017 at 9:29 pm

    I have a few foundations which work really well for me but just a tiny bit too orange for my skin (can just about get away with them in the summer) but the body shop lightening drops are something that I want to try out soon. Also, the yankee candle sounds lovely! x

    astoldbykirsty.co.uk

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      11 June 2017 at 12:26 pm

      The drops really help, I hope you like them! It is a gorgeous scent!xx

      Reply
  24. Alice says

    11 June 2017 at 5:02 pm

    I can’t live without the lightening drops now! I also use them for cut creases instead of a concealer as the formula is a bit thinner so it doesn’t feel as heavy on the eyes. 🙂 Really want to try benefit Hoola too! The lighter one sounds perfect. X

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      11 June 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Using it at a concealer for cut creases sounds like such a good idea! The lighter one definitely sounds amazing, but this one is lovely too xx

      Reply
  25. Morgan says

    17 June 2017 at 9:55 am

    The Body Shop lightening drops are so handy. I keep them in my makeup kit! Although I’m thinking of trying to find a pump bottle for them because they are a bit messy, you’re right!

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      17 June 2017 at 5:36 pm

      I don’t blame you at all, they’re so useful! That is such a good idea, the dropper just doesn’t work at all xx

      Reply
  26. Siena says

    19 June 2017 at 8:29 pm

    Lovely post! Now I desperately want the sweet peach palette. xx

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      19 June 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you! It is such a beautiful palette!xx

      Reply
  27. Jordanne | Thelifeofaglasgowgirl says

    26 June 2017 at 8:31 pm

    Loving your favourites! The peaches eye shadow pallet is stunning! And the hoola browser is one of my faves. Great picks here hun.

    Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk

    Reply
    • luxuryblush says

      27 June 2017 at 11:40 pm

      Thank you! It really is! Hoola is so lovely, especially for these warmer months! Thank you lovely xx

      Reply

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