Hello, my lovelies, Happy 2020 to you all!

I thought that I would kick off my first blog of a new year with some of my favourites of 2019, telling you about the products that I loved last year. Some may have been gifted to me, some I have purchased myself and I will tell you which ones are which throughout this post.

I’ll kick off with a product that was very kindly sent to me for reviewing here on EAB, it’s a beautiful facial oil from Lumity. This is the Skin Nutrient facial oil which I have loved using and still using now.

There are 32 100% all-natural ingredients in this beauty, each one providing the best source of nutrients our skin wants for the nourishment it needs. It’s 100% vegan too, so that’s a winner. I noticed a difference in my skin as soon as I began using it, after cleansing at night time I massaged this oil into my skin, and then applied night cream over the top. The next morning my skin is so plumped, soft and glowing. I was using it twice a day morning and night, but I felt my skin would benefit more if I just used it at night time. You can see my full review just HERE.

Next up is an eye makeup remover which has become a firm favourite for me, and it’s by Boots No7. This is the No7 Radiant Results Revitalising Eye Makeup Remover. I purchased this myself, just for disclosure. 

It’s a dual-phase product, you need to make sure it is shaken fully before using. I poured a small amount onto a cotton pad and held it over each eye for a few seconds before wiping away gently. It literally took all my eye makeup away in a couple of swipes. It doesn’t sting my eyes and there is no oily residue left behind. I have to say my eyelashes do feel rather soft after using it too. You can read my full review if you would like too, HERE. 

I have always wanted to find a cleansing balm that is within my budget, and I have found one that really is super cheap from Boots No7. This is the Radiant Results Nourishing Cleansing Balm.

I love this so much that I already have backups of it! It’s enriched with grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and cocoa seed oil. You don’t need to use a huge amount, just enough to massage over the face, and it’s gentle enough to use over the eye area too, just in case I’ve missed anything when removing my eye makeup. Once it’s massaged in, I remove it with the muslin cloth or a face cloth. After using this wonderful cleansing balm my skin feels so clean and fresh, not at all dry and tight either. A really fabulous product, that will always be in my bathroom cupboard. There is a bit of a review HERE if you would like to check it out. 

Let’s have a look at a couple of makeup pieces I have loved over the last year. I have purchased them myself. First up is a foundation from MUA Makeup Academy, this is the Pro/Base Long Wear Matte Finish Foundation.

This is a beautiful foundation, I’m not usually a big fan of matte foundations for myself as I find they can be a bit ageing and drying on my skin type. But this one does contain vitamin E and is paraben-free too. When it’s on my skin it doesn’t look dry and flat-looking, in fact, it still looks fairly dewy. It lasts well and doesn’t cake or settle into my lines. If you would like to see my full review you can read it HERE. 

Next up, I’ve gone for another MUA makeup Academy product, this time it’s a beautiful cream blush. This is the Blushed Cream Blush and my shade is Misty Rose.

A perfect blush for mature dry skin, which can also be used on the lips. You only need the smallest amount as it’s so pigmented, a little really does go a long way. The colour lasts for ages until I remove my makeup. Although a cream product, it’s not sticky either. Pop some on the lips for a matte lip look without the dryness, or put on the top of a lip balm for a more moisturising lip colour. I have a full review HERE.  

I found my new favourite concealer last year too. It’s a B. Cosmetics by Superdrug, Flawless Duo Concealer.

With two shades of creamy concealer in the little palette to customise to the shade you want. I used the lighter shade under my eyes for a bit of brightness and mixed the two shades together for more coverage over my areas of concern. This is perfect for me. There’s a review HERE.

So that’s just a few of my favourite products from 2019. I will more than likely acquire some new ones over this year. I had some Ted Baker makeup for Christmas which I have yet to try on myself. I have had to keep it all pristine to take some photos, but the dark wet old weather makes it impossible to get good light here.

Anyhow, thank you lovely reader for popping by today.

XXX