Monthly Favourites | May

Over this past month the weather has been swinging from freezing to boiling, so the products I used changed everyday. I tried to pick a few items I have been using throughout all of this month.

First up: Hair
Classic Shampoo by Head&Shoulders

250ML, €5,07

I've been colouring my hair for almost a year now, and last time... It didn't turn out the way I hoped. My hair was supposed to be light brown, but turned black at the top and dark brown at the ends. (my own hair is dark blond). Thankfully, one of my friends works at a drugstore, and told me the 'Head & Shoulders Classic or 2in1 shampoo would lighten up my hair. I have been using this shampoo for 6 months, and my hair is almost back to it's original colour! Also, this is only my second bottle (250ml), and you don't need much if you wash your hair every other day.
When you put this shampoo in, you're going to want to make sure your hair is not dripping wet. Wet hair is best, and leaving the shampoo in for a few minutes helps speeding up the process of removing the colouring out.

In my opinion, I think it's a reasonable price. It lasts a long time and does what it needs to do!

Lips
Classic lipbalm by Labello

5ML, €3,55 (per two)

I have been hooked on the classis Labello lipbalm. I've tried other brands or lipbalms with flavours, scents and what else, but I always find myself going back to this one. (I have just recently bought 4 because they were on sale...)
My lips tend to get really dry, and in the always changing weather this month, there was noway I was able to keep my lips from breaking. I always have this with me, and makes my lips break less and feel less painful.


Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint #4 by MaxFactor

'Berry Burst' #4 €11,99

Another lip product I've been loving this month, is the Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint in number 4 by MaxFactor. This is actually my mums, but I used this for prom, and I have been wearing it ever since! Even on days when I don't go anywhere and have no make up on, I wear this. I will put on a little lipbalm first, then apply the lipstick. It doesn't dry out my lips, and stays on for a whole day without touch-ups. The number 4 is a bright pink, but is not an 'in your face' lipstick. It darkens my lips just a few shades darker, giving my lips a bit more 'life'. And it's super easy to apply!

Facial
Day Cream by Nivea

50ML, €6,07

My skin has, like most people, some spots that are dry and others that are oily. I've been looking for good day-creams to use, and have failed many times. I even tried some from higher brands (hoping the price I was paying was really worth it) but this also wasn't the answer. When I worked in the drugstore, I used to have a lot of people at check-out with this cream. So why not give it a go?  This is my third packaging, and I bought my fourth this morning because I am running low... The tube consists of 50ML of cream. I use very little a day, around two dots, but it covers my whole face and neck. The packaging says: 'Intensive hydration,  UV-filters with SPF 5, spots early aging of the skin and has almond-oil to prevent the face from shining.

Waterproof Eye-make-up remover by Nivea

125ML, €5,99

Another product by Nivea I've been loving is their waterproof remover. I almost always wear waterproof mascara because I tend to rub my eyes when I'm bored or tired and I don't want to look like a raccoon at the end of the day.
When taking my make-up off, I always clean my eyes first. I use this on a cotton pad, again, just a few dots is more than enough. Cover the pad in remover and hold the pad on your eye for a few seconds before swiping it off. That's it!


The Eraser Foundation #030 Sand by Maybelline 

20ML, €15,24

I haven't really used this until the middle of this month, because I couldn't really get along with the sponge on the foundation. It made the foundation turn orange once it touched my skin and I couldn't keep the sponge clean.
I wanted to try and get along with it as I was trying out all sort of make-up for my prom on the 31th. So I pulled the sponge off. Ever since, I've liked using it! The color stays the same and it's easier to apply. (I put a big dot on my hand and mix it with a little day cream, then apply with a foundation brush) It gives a good coverage and creates a healthy looking skin. Some concealer and powder to cover the blemishes and under-eye circles and you're good to go!
The foundation has SPF 18, and is perfect to wear on it's own. (I only use the power and concealer because the color of the foundation is a little to dark compared to my own skin color)