Monthly Favourites | October 2015

So I've been quite MIA on here but after buying a backdrop for photos and my boyfriend purchasing a new camera, I'm feeling a little more inspired and am wanting to get back into the swing of blogging. To get back into it all I thought I'd start with my October favourites. These are the products I've been absolutely loving over the past month or two!

Monthly Favourites - October

October was full of fun things but now that we've hit November, I've realised how close Christmas and New years are. Where has this year gone?
I've compiled a collection of a few of my favourite things (cue My Favourite Things from The Sound of Music) to share with you all.

#1 MAC Cremesheen Lipstick on Creme Cup

This has quickly become my go-to lipstick when I don't feel like wearing a bright colour. It's such a pretty pink colour, super moisturising and just has a great formula. I can't wait to pick up more lipsticks from MAC.

#2 Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks in Vibrant Mandarin and Hot Plum

For those days when I feel like a bright pop of colour, I've been opting for these two. I bought them a while ago when Priceline had 50% off Maybelline and I've been loving them ever since. The colours are beautiful, the finish is gorgeous and the formula is amazing. Easily one of the best lipsticks in the drugstore.

#3 L'Oreal Infallible Foundation in 140 Golden Beige

This one is the perfect colour for when I'm tanned (which has been a lot lately). It stays on really quite well and has a nice consistency. It blends beautifully and has amazing coverage. Definitely a medium buildable coverage. I love how it doesn't sit on your skin or dry it out. L'Oreal definitely know how to make a good foundation.

#4 Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion in Dark

This has been my life saver lately when I've been wanting to wear brighter colours. I just can't do a neon yellow dress with pale skin so this has been amazing. It doesn't leave streaks, gives a nice natural tan and doesn't go too patchy as it wears off. This is definitely my favourite fake tan.

#5 Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser in Aloe Soothe

I recently purchased this after seeing so my people rave about it on YouTube. It's so quick and easy and perfect for use to prolong my tan. You just spray it all over your body and then rub it in. It soaks in very quickly and leaves your skin feeling super soft and silky. Great work Vaseline!

What have you been loving this month? Let me know in the comments down below.

Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion

I picked up this bad boy a couple of weeks ago at Priceline when they were having a 50% off the entire range of Bondi Sands. I have previously only used Le Tan when I wanted to apply fake tan so I thought I'd give this brand ago after seeing so many raving reviews all over the internet. I picked up the Dark shade.

First impressions were good. I liked the simple black look of the packaging with white and blue writing as well as the logo. It contains 200mL of product and smells like delicious coconut. It is enriched with aloe vera and claims to 'leave skin glowing like a day on Bondi Beach.. without the tell-tale aroma of many other tanning products.' Sounds great hey?

I applied it using a tanning mitt to avoid the classic fake tan hands that I really despise. It was super easy to use and it has a guide colour so you know where you've applied it as you go. The first time I tried it I just applied one coat and then slept over night before washing it off the next morning. I was a beautiful shade of tan after this but thought that I would definitely try a second coat the next time I used it. So the next time I decided to tan, I applied a first coat then waited about half an hour before applying a second coat. Once again, I slept overnight as I don't mind doing this. I was super happy with the colour this time. The tan has more of a green base rather than orange like some which makes it appear more natural. The tan soaks into your skin very quickly so you don't have to stand around naked for forever while it dries.

I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone wanting a beautiful, streak-free tan as I had such a good experience. I will definitely be repurchasing this again and again in the future.