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The 2026 Retro Reflection
I had to smile looking back at this specific favourites post from late 2020! The UK was heading straight back into another lockdown, and like the rest of the world, my routine shifted heavily into two things: digging through my old makeup collection to find hidden gems, and spending hours glued to my Nintendo Switch to completely switch off from the news.
Looking back from 2026, it’s wild to think about how much comfort these specific items gave me. I’ve left my original, honest thoughts untouched below, let me know if any of these got you through that winter, too!
My Original November 2020 Favourites
Look at that, a favourites post that actually isn’t late! After the past few months of these accidentally going live in the middle of the month, I was absolutely determined to get this one up right at the start.
I’m also pleasantly surprised with how this whole lineup turned out. In all honesty, I was expecting this post to be really hard to put together with the UK going into another winter lockdown, but that didn’t end up being the case at all.
Here is everything I was loving throughout November 2020!
Kiko | Standout Volume Mascara
I actually bought this mascara a while ago, and on first impression, the formula didn’t completely blow me away, so it spent months barely being touched in my drawer. However, I gave it another go this November, and I am officially in love! It builds beautifully on the lashes and leaves me with amazing length without a single clump. It also stays firmly in place all day long with absolutely zero transferring onto my brow bone. I’m really surprised by how much I like this now that the formula has dried out a bit!
Too Faced | Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick
Discontinued
I know, I am just as shocked as you are to see this typing these words! Regular readers will know that traditional liquid lipsticks are just not for me. I’ve made that very clear in the past. But this formula is genuinely amazing.
In all honesty, I threw this on expecting to absolutely hate it. I was planning a massive makeup declutter and this had been gathering dust in my collection for a while. Instead, it’s become my new favourite! It is extremely comfortable on the lips, to the point where it feels like you aren’t wearing any product at all. The wear time is really good, though it does start to fade a bit through eating and drinking. I know liquid lipsticks have technically had their fifteen minutes of fame in the beauty world, but if you want a comfortable matte formula, this line is well worth looking into.
Jolie Beauty | Second Skin Highlighter in Saintly
Disclaimer: This highlighter was originally gifted to me, but all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
I never used to think I minded whether a highlighter contained micro-glitter or not, but now that I’ve tried this smooth formula, I completely understand why so many people hate chunky glitter products! This highlighter contains zero glitter particles and leaves the most perfect, seamless sheen on the cheeks. It is incredibly blinding without leaving that dreaded grey cast or stripe when you look forward. Just an overall beautiful product.
Spyro the Dragon: The Reignited Trilogy (Nintendo Switch)
The exact second I found out that the Reignited Trilogy was being made, I was absolutely ecstatic. I love anything nostalgic, and Spyro was my absolute favourite game as a kid, so adding this to my collection was a total no brainer. Whenever I have some free time lately or just desperately need to switch my brain off from the world, I always find myself reaching for my Nintendo Switch and loading this right up.
Super Mario Bros. 35 (Nintendo Switch)
Discontinued
This is a game I only discovered towards the very end of the month, but I just had to include it. Mario 35 is such a fun, chaotic twist on the classic Super Mario series. You play simultaneously against 34 other players online in order to be the last Mario standing.
I downloaded it completely on a whim because it was available for free, and I honestly couldn’t put it down. The enemies you defeat in your level get sent directly over to other players’ screens, which means every single level has some kind of bizarre twist. It is so much fun and well worth downloading if you already pay for Nintendo’s online subscription service.
Final Thoughts
There we have it, my complete November 2020 favourites! It was a cosy month of classic games and unexpected makeup wins.
Let’s Chat in the Comments!
What products or games were getting you through November? Did you also spend your lockdown loading up Spyro or Animal Crossing on the Switch? And did you ever manage to win a match in Mario 35?
Thank you so much for reading!
That highlighter looks stunning! I’ve never heard of this brand before or seen that specific product reviewed, but I will definitely have to check that out now! Thanks for the recommendations!
It’s a good one! The highlighter is new out and definitely worth looking in to. I hope you love it, if you give it a go xx
I really want to get a Nintendo switch, I love the Spyro games and Mario 35 sounds great. Also love the Too Faced melted matte liquid lipsticks are such stunning shades!
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
They’re definitely worth it! Thank you so much, the formula is great isn’t it?xx
I played spyro a whole bunch when I first bought my switch earlier this year, but I didn’t beat the game! This might be a sign to go back to playing it! Great post Hannah 🙂 xx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
I hope you enjoy it if you give it another go! Thank you so much xx
Spyro! I need to re-play Spyro. Although I actually still play the originals because I prefer them to Reignited but it’s just the most nostalgic game ever! xxx
I hope you enjoy it if you give it another go! I wish I could play the originals, but I don’t have the consoles anymore. It really is!xx
These look great! I love trialling new make-up and skincare products, just because it’s fun as well as important to find what works for you. Thank you for sharing x
Thank you so much, I’m glad you think so! I totally agree with you. No problem, thank you for stopping by xx
I loved reading about your November favourites Hannah, I remember playing Super Mario on my Nintendo DS when I was a kid! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you so much! It’s so nostalgic isn’t it?xx
I loved reading this post. I love the sound of the Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick. These would be perfect for me I will need to check them out.
Thank you so much, I am glad to hear you enjoyed it! I hope you love them if you give them a go xx
I love the look of that highlighter, it was stunning!
Danielle xx
It’s a good one, that’s for sure xx
ooo i’ve not heard of mario 35 before – i shall have to check it out, i love pretty much anything mario! xx
It’s such a fun game! I hope you love it too xx
Loved these favourites! I’m obsessed with Kiko products, I’ll need to give the mascara a go xx
http://www.dellalovesnutella.co.uk/
They have so many amazing products, don’t they?! I hope you love it if you do xx
I’ve heard such great things about Kiko’s mascaras, so I may need to give this one a try. I’ve never heard of Jolie Beauty but that highlighter looks beyond stunning!
I really like this one, which I wasn’t expecting as it wasn’t for me when I first tried it. I hope you love it, if you try it! They have some really lovely products xx
The packaging of these liquid lipsticks looks so cute xx
Too Faced do have some cute packaging xx
I love favourites posts, they’re so fun to read! It has been so long since I have tried something from Kiko and I have heard their mascaras are really good! Great post! Thank you for sharing xx
ALittleKiran | Bloglovin
Me too, glad you like them too! they have some really lovely products. Thank you so much, and it’s no problem! Thank you for stopping by xx
That Jolie beauty highlighter is STUNNING! I don’t wear many lip products except some gloss but I love the packaging of those too faced ones!
It really is, it’s a good one. Too Faced have some really cute packaging xx
I absolutely love the formula of the Melted Mattes x
Beautylymin
Nice post!
Such an inspiration, i love how you style them 🙂
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Thanks for sharing your November favourites 🙂