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29 Oct 2025

The 10 Beauty products I can't live without!

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My draws are full to the max with different beauty and hair products that I just love, so I really had to think hard about my top 10. However (drum roll) after much deliberation, here are my must haves!

I am going to start off with my face products. Every morning and night (no matter what) I stick to my skin care routine. Cleanse, tone and moisture. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Miracle face cream really moisturises my skin. I use it at night as it has an active ingredient working up to 8 hours. I love what it does for my skin.
 eye-cream resized My eye mask has to be Vichy Aqualia Thermal, eye roll on. With my 9 month old baby girl keeping me up at night, my eyes definitely need a little TLC and this is the perfect pick me up.
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The ultimate foundation for me, which I just can't live without has to be Studio fix by MAC. It brings me from day to evening wear and feels lightweight on your skin.  
 ysl resized YSL touché eclat This concealer pen is my life line. When I need to be at my best I just apply a touch of this and it works wonders, I swear by it!
 blush resized My blush for this season is 'Peachy keen' by MAC. This shade gives a lovely fresh finish to my everyday make-up look.
 Brow resized Brows really shape your face so I use this brow kit from NYC.  It does exactly what it's meant to and is so reasonably priced.
 lip-balm resized For my lips I use Burt Bee's lip Balm. It nourishes and soothes your lips.  I tend to switch between this and lipsticks, depending on what make-up look I am going for.
 nail-polish resized Nails For my nail I always depend on Sally Hansen's Hard as nails. It's a clear polish which I apply every other night to try and give my nails some nourishment. It works great as a base/top coat too.  
 hand-cream resized With the harsh days I always have a hand cream in my handbag because I think it's so easy to forget about your hands. I love Neutrogena hand cream, it goes on quite thick, so a little bit goes a long way.
 Wand Resized   My hair is poker straight. That's why my favourite hair accessory is my curling wand. It does take time to do, as you have to separate your hair into sections, but it's so worth it, as the curl stays in the hair for the whole day and night. Tip: use the glove because the wand can get so hot!    
 hair-dust Resized To give my hair volume I back comb whatever section I want and then just apply a pinch of Tresemme Texture - back combing dust.  It is amazing if you are looking for some volume in your hair. Top tip -  make sure you brush the product out of your hair before you wash. .
       

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