My Tiffany Necklace Collection

When I was growing up Tiffany necklaces were the covetable item. Every time a milestone birthday came around, it would be a very safe bet that someone I knew would be unwrapping their very first little blue box; and I was no exception. On my sixteenth birthday I very gratefully received a Tiffany Open Heart Necklace from my dad, and I was smitten. It was everything I had wanted it to be, and I loved it dearly until it abruptly disappeared from my life.

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask Review

Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Fig/Opal Review

The first time I ever heard about Becca as a brand was when Fragrance Direct announced that they had some Becca "Beach Tints" in stock, and at ludicrously good discounts. I didn't really go out of my way to purchase any as I just didn't know anything about the brand. However, the influx of blogger reviews in the following weeks and months did finally pique my interest. Lots of posts contained references to other great products - such as the Shimmering Skin Perfectors - and this sent me on a good deal of swatch stalking and ended up with a good few hours of wasted time cooing over products on Space NK's website.

Diptyque So Don Eau de Toilette Limited Edition Travel Size Review

Designer Handbag Collection: Gucci Soft Stirrup Bag Review

Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Review

What Fits Inside: Smythson Mara Cosmetic Case Review

Diptyque Noisetier Scented Candle Review

What Fits Inside 3.1 Phillip Lim's 31 Second Pouch / Clutch

Céline Tote Bag: Cabas vs Hobo

Nars The Ultimate Lip Pencil Trio

ESPA Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15 in 01 Nude and 02 Blush Review

Last week I was sent a couple of samples of ESPA's Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser*. It's a new release and I was very happy to try it out as I've only ever loved ESPA's skincare products, but this did mean that I had quite high expectations! Luckily, I haven't been disappointed and I've really enjoyed trying out ESPA's Tinted Moisturiser. I recieved the lighter two shades (out of four) - Nude and Blush - which are both swatched against my skin in the image below.

What you can probably se is that Nude is a much better colour match for me than Blush. Nude is quite a light shade, although it certainly isn't very fair, that has a cool undertone (whereas Blush is better for those with a medium complexion with pink undertones). It was easy to blend with my fingers but also works quite well with a buffing brush. It left a pretty seamless finish on my skin and didn't sink into my pores throughout the day. I've included photos of me wearing Nude so that you can get an idea of the colour and coverage.

Below you can see what ESPA's Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser* in the shade Nude (01) looks like on my skin. In the first photo all I'm wearing on my skin is ESPA's Tinted Moisturiser, and you can see that it covers general redness but not blemishes. In the second photo you can see what my finished makeup looks like when I'm wearing ESPA's Tinted Moisturiser as my base (with no concealer, apart from under my eyes).

Overall, I find that ESPA's Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturser* is a nice choice for everyday wear as it feels really light on my skin, is really easy to apply and lasts throughout the day. It doesn't, however, conceal blemishes very well as it only offers very light coverage. I find the finish is very flattering on my combination skin; it doesn't cling to dry patches but equally doesn't leave me looking too shiny. For my preferred look I would probably add some powder to my t-zone, and this does help keep my base from look dewy rather than shiny throughout the day. All in all, I really like this Tinted Moisturiser, and the shade 01 Nude is a relatively good match for my fair-light skin tone. I'd definitely keep reaching for this and I'm actually considering purchasing the full size product as I think that it performs very well, even at it's luxury price point. If you're looking for a lightweight, natural looking base that will subtly blur imperfections and mask redness then ESPA's Tinted Moisturiser is a really great option.

You can find all four shades of ESPA's Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser* online for £32.00*

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Monu Spa Enriched Body Cream and Warming Ginger Massage and Body Oil Review

I discovered Monu as a brand through beauty boxes a couple of years ago, but then towards the end of last year I started using Monu's Illuminating Primer* and I was hooked (and it's now a daily staple in my routine). Since then I've tried more of their range and I haven't been disappointed! All of Monu's products are cruelty free and feel incredibly luxurious to use as they're packed full of high quality natural ingredients.

Monu Spa Warming Ginger Massage and Body Oil

available online from Monu at £26.00* for 100ml

This is an interesting product as it can be used as a normal body oil but I think that it actually works best as a shower oil. You massage some of the product into your skin before you have a shower and then when the product mixes with the water it emulsifies into a really beautiful milky consistency that's both gentle and moisturising. It has a really powerful scent - the result of a mixture of Ginger, Lemongrass and Orange essential oils - and the scent-combination really does give a very spa-like feel to an otherwise normal shower experience. And with ingredients like Calendula and Jojoba Seed Oil - as well as Vitamins A and E - it's full of nourishing goodness that will leave your skin soft and supple. I'm a big fan of shower oils as they can completely transform your mood, which is something not every body product can do. I'm not the biggest fan of such a powerful ginger scent but if you like ginger then this will be just be wonderful to use. I like the consistency, the quality and the packaging - I just hope it's available in another scent that I can fall in love with!

Monu Spa Enriched Body Cream

available online from Monu at £24.00* for 200ml

For me, out of the pair this is the standout product. I'm always on the look-out for seriously hydrating body products that feel great to use, smell gorgeous and, most importantly, sinks into the skin as quickly as possible. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I've found what I've been looking for - and as far as I'm concerned Monu's Enriched Body Cream is just perfect. It has the perfect thick - but not too thick - consistency that feels beautiful when its massaged into the skin. It has a delicate but noticeable citrus scent, the result of a mixture of Orange, Lemon, Rose and Geranium Essential Oils, and you really don't need to use a lot to get noticeable results. It leaves me skin incredibly smooth and soft, probably due to ingredients such as Marine Collagen, Cocoa Butter, as well as Vitamins A, E and B5. Overall, the experience of using this body cream is very luxurious with incredibly effective results. It's great for everyday use or a weekly pamper - whatever your schedule (or your budget) allows for. I personally like reaching for it a couple of times a week and I'd definitely, definitely repurchase this as I think that it's great value for money. 

Have you tried anything from Monu before? 

Do you like the sound of their MonuSpa products?