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Well, July has been an absolute hot one, hasn’t it? I must admit I have been loving the gorgeous hot weather, but I do wish it was just a little bit cooler at night! Other than that, July has been great. I feel like I’ve finally turned a corner and got myself motivated. It’s only taken seven months, but we’re finally here. Better late than never, right?
From the perfect hydrating base for dry skin to a total hit of gaming nostalgia, here is the list of beauty and lifestyle things I have been loving throughout July!
Too Faced | Born This Way Foundation
This is officially my new all time favourite foundation! Even though the UK is in the middle of a massive heatwave, I still need a good full-coverage foundation. I suffer with redness, so I like a foundation that can cover it.
Despite the coverage, it feels amazingly lightweight on the skin and leaves behind a gorgeous, glowing finish. I use the shade Snow, which is described as a very light shade with pinkish undertones. Honestly, it’s supposed to be pink, but I still think it pulls a little yellow on my skin tone. I’d say the coverage sits at a solid medium, but it builds up beautifully without ever looking heavy.
Charlotte Tilbury | Hollywood Flawless Filter
If you are looking for that ultimate lit-from-within glow, this product is absolutely amazing. Instead of making you look shiny or greasy in the summer sun, it just gives the skin a flawless, sophisticated finish, which is always a bonus!
I personally apply this in small dots under my foundation, as I find it works so much better than trying to layer it over the top of my base. I do think it’s quite expensive for what it is, but a little goes a long way and the bottle seems to be lasting incredibly well.
Soap and Glory | Solar Bronzer
I feel like I’m a few years too late to the party with this one, as it was heavily hyped up in the beauty community a while ago. However, it’s a recent addition to my makeup bag and I have been completely loving it.
The compact features two shades that work great on their own, but look even better when swirled together. I like to use the lighter matte shade as a subtle contour, and then use the deeper shade to add a bit of warmth and bronze the face.
Estée Lauder | Bronze Goddess Perfume
Of course, this perfume has to come out the exact second the sun shows up! This is basically summer in a bottle, so it’s been the only fragrance I’ve been reaching for during this entire heatwave.
It has gorgeous, warm notes of coconut, vanilla, amber, and bergamot, which combine to create a dreamy, summery scent that is absolutely perfect for the evening.
Doll Beauty | Like a Diamond Highlighter
I actually have a full standalone review on this product on the blog. So I won’t go into too much detail here.
This is pretty much the only highlighter I have been reaching for lately. It leaves a gorgeous sheen on the cheekbones but builds up really easily if you prefer a more intense, dramatic glow. Shade-wise, it’s a stunning light champagne with small, beautiful flecks of silver glitter.
Nintendo Switch | Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
I’ve been looking forward to this game ever since it was first announced for the Nintendo Switch, and it has not disappointed! I never really played much Crash Bandicoot growing up; I only ever had the third game, but I could never get past that notoriously difficult level with Coco riding on Pura. My friend had the very first game, so I would play that at her house occasionally, but that’s as far as my experience went.
What I love about the Crash games is that they are genuinely challenging, it isn’t easy, which means I’m getting plenty of hours of gameplay from it. And guess what? I have finally managed to get past that level with Coco and Pura!
Let’s Chat!
Those were my July Favourites! It feels so good to finally be back in a creative groove.
What beauty products or games have you been loving throughout July? Did you ever struggle with that exact same Crash Bandicoot level growing up? Let me know down in the comments below, I love reading your replies!
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I love the look of that soap and glory bronzer, I used to love soap and glory but haven’t tried any of their makeup in ages!
Shelley x
It’s such a good one! Soap and Glory have so many great products, and this bronzer is stunning xx
Lovely picks! ஐ
Thank you!xx
Such a great selection! I am still yet to try that Too Faced foundation but it is definitely on my wishlist!
Grace xx
Thank you! It took me forever to try it too, and I’m so gutted I waited!xx
I used to be obsessed with that soap & glory bronzer. So glad they finally updated the packaging!
Dena | | xo
Yes me too! It used to be in cardboard right? The plastic compacts are much better xx
I really need to try the Solar bronzer..it is one of those products that has been on my wish list for so long as I love Soap & Glory. It looks like a perfect bronzer shade for me in the summer x
Natasha
It took me ages to try it too, but it’s definitely worth it! I hope it works for you too!xx
Lovely picks!! I would love the try the CT filter and the perfume!
Sarah x
Thank you! The CT flawless filter is such a nice addition to any makeup look, and the perfume is fab for the summer xx
I love love the too faced born this way foundation, it’s one of my favourites! I need to try that charlotte tilbury filter primer, I’ve heard endless raves about it.
Glad you love it too! It’s such a good foundation. It’s a lovely base, it’s a great addition to any makeup look xx
Ohh this perfume looks lovely. I need to try it and then buy it hahaha
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I hope you like it, when you go to give it a try haha!xx
Everyone is writing up their July favourites and I just love looking through products that people are using at the moment, loving all your picks too – they’re beautiful!
Hope you’re well and hope you’re looking forward to the weekend!
Layla x
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There seems to be so many up at the moment, but it’s always so interesting to have a nosey at what everyone is loving! Thank you! The exact same thing to you too!xx
I have been dying to try out the Too Faced Born This Way foundation, I have heard how great it is and my friend always raves about it. Xx
It’s such a great foundation, I regret not trying it sooner! I hope you love it too xx
The soap and glory bronzer looks lovely!
Ir’s such a good one!xx
I’ve been looking at the Too Faced foundation for the longest time now, but I just haven’t picked it up. I love the concealer that goes with it though, if you haven’t tried that one it’s a must!
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I was the same, and I really regret not trying it out sooner! I’ve not tried it, but it’s on the wishlist haha!xx
Great post Hannah! I’m glad you love the Born this way foundation, it’s the one I’ve been using this summer too! I agree with everything you said. I’ve been trying to switch to an even lighter coverage this summer, but always end up going back to this one! The one I’ve been dying to try is the Charlotte Tilburry one, so I’m glad you like it so much. Like I said before, great post 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much! Glad you’ve been liking it too, and it can be so hard to adjust to lighter coverage! It makes a really great base, especially if you like a glowy base, it’s just a tad expensive for what it is. Thank you xxx
Happy August my love! Favourite posts are always so bad as I’m forever wanting to buy things by the time I’ve finished reading! I’ve been umming and ahhing over the Flawless Filter foundation so it’s great to hear you love it! We got Crash remastered on PS4 a few months ago and it brought back SO many memories!
Happy August! Haha, that’s so true! It’s a lovely base, and it’s so nostalgic isn’t it?!xx
Has that too faced foundation been lasting on your skin for the duration of the day during this weather? Love mixing the two shades in the solar powder together
It’s been doing well yeah! Yes, it gives a gorgeous finish to mix it together xx
The Soap&Glory bronzer is so good! It’s been a hot minute since that was last in my collection. I loved it to death!
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It’s such a fab bronzer isn’t it?! Glad you love it too xx
love the doll beauty highlighters! I got the duo and its all ive reached for since, so blinding I livvvvve
Courtney
They’re so good aren’t they?! Ah, I’m so curious to see what the other one is like! The duo seems like such a good deal. They’re stunning aren’t they?!xx
Love me some Too Faced. Great picks!
xo Leros
They have so many great products! Thank you xx
All look excellent and my mom lovees Born this way foundation. And that Bronze Godesss looks amazing.
Allie
Thank you, glad you think so! It’s such a great foundation your mom has good taste haha! It’s a fab perfume for Summer xx
I really need to try the Flawless Filter, I haven’t heard one negative thing about it. Speaking of cooler weather, I’m so ready for fall. We’ve been under a heat warning where I live, and I don’t want the humidity anymore. Great selection of makeup!
Jennifer
Everyone seems to love it, but it is a fab base product! Yes, it seems like Autumn can’t come soon enough haha! I hope it cools down soon where you are, can imagine a heat warning not being very fun. Thank you xx
Wow! I have not seen Crash Bandicoot for quite awhile now. Gets me back to the good old days. These are amazing products.
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It’s very nostalgic isn’t it? Thank you so much xx
Ah Bronze Goddess is one of my all time favourite fragrances, I love it so much xx
Gemma Etc. ❤️
It’s the perfect perfume for Summer- glad you love it too xx