First off I'm going to start with hair products, I've never really been one to do much with my hair but I had my hair done back in October (Balayage) and I really wanted to start doing more with my hair. I'd just got a new job and I wanted to do more than just chucking it up into a ponytail when my hair had gotten too greasy to wear down.
Hair favourites...
Ouai Haircare Texturizing Hair Spray.
The start of my Ouai Haircare obsession. I had my hair wavy in work and I needed something to give it some oomph, so I wondered over to the hair section, randomly picked that product up and boom. Obsessed. It gives the most amazing texture to your hair, I cant really explain it but it made me feel fabulous. Thus the obsession started...
Ouai Haircare Leave in Conditioner/Smooth Spray.
I got the 'On My Ouai' Kit which included a mini Texturizing Hair Spray, mini Dry Shampoo, mini Smooth Spray and three sachets of the Treatment mask (not to mention it all came in a cute little clear bag). My hair is naturally very knotty & thick so brushing my hair wet can be a painful process (not a 2018 discovery but my favourite hairbrush is the WETBRUSH, amazing!) it says spray on before you brush your hair (I did everything as instructed on the back of the products) then I would leave it for a couple of minuets then brush my hair with zero pain or knots, not to mention once my hair has been dried my hair feels i n c r e d i b l e. So silky & smooth.
Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer.
Now, this was a very last minuet favourite as I got this as a complete surprise Christmas present, but I cant not mention this. its crazy money I know but its worth it in my eyes. I have very poofy hair so once I'd dried my hair I would always have to straighten it. This hairdryer smooth's your hair why drying it, my hair feels in amazing condition its less frizzy and I just love it.
That's it for hair products for now but I do intend on doing a review on all the Ouai products I have, also if you have any hair must haves/fave's let me know! On to makeup...
Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation.
I think I actually found this at the back end of 2017 but I cant remember if I've mention it. this is the ONE. The coverage is so full (which I personally love) and its so long lasting. I have such oily skin and this foundation is just perfect, plus you don't need a lot to do your full face and because its so full it takes like one minuet with my beauty blender to do my whole face!
MAC Dark Golden Mineralize Skinfinish.
This was a firm favourite of every Mac girl & boy I worked with. The perfect bronzer shade, not to red or orange, like it says in the name, golden. There's no shimmer in this, though when you first look at it you will see something but it gives off the most gorgeous natural matte finish (almost satin, another favourite bronzer of mine is the Hourglass Ambient Bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light, its not as satin finish as that, its more matte, similar vibe).
MAC Hushed Tone Extra Dimension Blush.
Yes, your reading that right. If you know me my favourite blush by mac was Margin, which I still love but Hushed Tone stole my top spot. Very similar blushes just slightly darker than Margin. some days I would look at my face and think something is missing, and when I put this on my cheeks for the first time, I never looked back. Extra Dimension Blushes from mac are stunning, they give the most amazing glow.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Highlighter.
ABH has always been amazing at creating highlighters (does anyone remember So Hollywood? dreamy). So when this came out I knew I had to have it! It's such a beautiful gold shade which works on so many skin tones. I'm fair and it doesn't give that gold/brown stripe on my cheekbone when I'm not facing any light.
MAC Brushstroke Liner.
2018 I went back to being a winged liner gal, after not wearing a wing for 2 years, I fell back in love with the shape and how it made my eyes look. i love the tip on this pen its very thin and super black.
ABH Caramel Eyeshadow.
My favourite eyeshadow brand. My go to used to be Burnt Orange, now its Caramel. There's not a huge difference between them other than Caramel is a little bit more neutral and a tiny bit darker. I created a huge hole in it in 2018. I'd also like to try Birkin eyeshadow from the brand next.
Tom Ford Naked Bronze Cream & Powder Eye Colour.
I had this for a really long time before I started loving it. Id bought it back in 2017 and tried it and not liked it and left it alone for a long time, when I finally picked it up again and it became probably one of my most used items along with ABH Caramel, that's just how I would use it, Caramel in the crease, the cream then powder duo, done.
Lilly Lashes ASH_KHOLM.
I said goodbye to my Lilly Lashes in the style Ella (not a forever goodbye I still wear them they just aren't my number one lashes any more). They are so soft and pretty and fluffy, I just love them and I've had several new pairs throughout the year. Lilly Lashes are my FAVOURITE lashes EVER. My favourite lash glue is from Eldora.
Clarins Hydra-Essential Lip Balm.
My love, My life saver, My most used lip product of 2018! Some days I would put lip liner on then this over, its glossy so it was perfect! glossy & moisturized lips! This comes with me on every holiday I go on. I discovered this the back end of 2017 but only actually purchased it in the airport going on my first little holiday to Iceland in 2018. I'm intending on getting another tube the next time I'm at the airport.
I think that's all I have. I'm very much a creature of habit so when I find a product I love I stick to it. So most of what I use has actually been the same for a long time, I just switch out a product here and there. If you have any ideas on blog posts for me please do let me know. I'm always asking over on my Instagram @ellietaylorrxx. So if you have any ideas please let me know through there or leave a comment!
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