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My 2016 Favourites


I don't really do monthly favourite posts and not much changes from month to month. Instead at I like to do these yearly posts where I discuss all my favourites from the previous year.

001. Hurraw Lip Balm
I first got introduced to this lip balm from my subscription to LoveLula box, March box. I love this lip balm so much, I like to apply it every night, I think I like it because it's waxy so it's really hydrating my lips while not leaving them sticky. By applying it most nights it's meant that over the summer and winter when my lips can get really dry it's helped to reduce it and so I haven't suffered from dry lips. It's cruelty-free and vegan too. I need to pick up more perhaps in different scents.

002. Niomi Smart
I've followed Niomi for a couple of years now but this year she has easily become one of my favourite vloggers, I've been loving her content. Also in September Niomi brought out a book, Eat Smart, which I got. Niomi is plant based and has some really great recipes that taste great but also use everyday foods.  

003. Lush Tea Tree Spray
I know I had this in my 2015 favourites but I have to include it again this year because I love it so much. For a couple of months I've been using the tea tree tablets but a couple of moths ago I splashed out and bought myself a new bottle. Integrated into my skincare routine I've found it to do wonders for my skin, it helps to reduce my acne. I like to use it every morning and evening to keep my skin refreshed, remove dirt and spots at a minimum.

004. Barry M Nail Polish in Cappuccino
I love shades like this one which is a grey tone with a purple undertone, I have similar ones in other brands but this year I found one that Barry M do. I love Barry M nail polishes because they are cruelty-free, cheap and really good formula.  

005. Neals Yard Remedies x Deliciously Ella Moisturiser
I've done a full review of this moisturiser along with the facial wash a couple of moths ago. However, I've chosen to include just the moisturiser as it's my favourite out of the two. I know some people don't like it because there is a strong scent of rose, but I really don't mind that scent. I also find it to be really moisturising but without being heavy and greasy. It's defiantly helped my skin look more radiant and feel smoother.

006. Blogosphere Magazine
I only got round to buying a subscription and I'm so happy I did and should have done it sooner. I love that it focuses on bloggers and is made especially for bloggers. I love all the interviews - my favourite was with Ella Grace Denton, it also offers great advice I love the Agony Aunt section whit all relatable bloggers problems. I look forward to the next issues to be released. It's so nice to actually get it in the post and read it rather than it being online.

007. Mario Beau
I discovered this brand earlier this year after hearing Kylie Jenner and a few other celebrities raving about one of their products, kinda weird I know. I decided to give them ago after always hearing such good review so I went online and actually spoke to them where they recommend me some products for my skin. I picked up the whitening mask, their anti-acne serum which has really helped reduce those sore red spots and the spots that sit under the skin. I also got the drying lotion, this is what everyone raved about, it's specifically for whiteheads, I dab some on and they are reduced overnight and gone in a couple of days.

008. Daniel Wellington Watch
I got this watch for Christmas last year and I don't think I've taken it off ever since I wear it nearly every day. I love it because it's so simple and classic, I got mine in the brown and gold combination and found that it can go with any outfit I wear to make it look complete. I would love to expand and perhaps get a silver one.

009. Too Faced, Better Than Sex Mascara
This past year I've been focusing more on my skincare routine than my makeup collection. However on the days where I choose to wear makeup, I will always go for this mascara, sometimes I just wear it with nothing else because it just makes your eyes pop. I love it because it really lengthens and adds volume to my lashes without making them heavy or feel clumpy - I hate it when mascaras do that. I think I may just have to purchase the waterproof version as well.

010. Bloggers & Vloggers
There are so many amazing bloggers and bloggers I've discovered over the past year. I did a twitter thread of some of my favourites but I'm just going to list them for you now on here. You should go and check them all out as they are all brilliant!

- The Michalak's 
- Jess Who
- Lily Pebbles
- Forever September
- Eleanor Claudie
- The Anna Edit 
- Ms Rosie Bea 
- Love Cloth 
- Media Marmalade 


What have been your favourites of 2016?

15 Favourites From 2015

2015 favourites

001. Urban Decay Naked 3 Pallet
I picked this up last January when they had some discount codes on offer, at the time I was unsure which Naked Pallet to get but the woman was super helpful and advised me to get the naked 3 pallets based on my eye and sky colour.

002. Lush Tea Tree Spray & Tea Tree Tablets
I have been using this toner for ages now but this year I found out that you can buy the tablets - which only cost £1 put them into hot water and steam your face. Because it's made out of tea tree it helps with my acne and combination skin tone.

003. Casy Nistat's YouTube Channel 
This year Casey began to daily vlog. Luckily enough I found his channel on 26th March 2015, the very first day he started to vlog, ever since then I have watched every vlog he's uploaded - I've never missed one. They are too good to miss, it's become one of the first things I do after getting back from school. If you're not already watching him I highly suggest you do, the vlogs are different to any other. I think I need to stop now- Just go and watch his daily vlogs (oh and all of his other films)!

004. Personal Planner 2015 Diary
I'm always a diary/planner kinda girl. This year I seem to of found my perfect planner. It's from Personal Planner, I think I love it so much because it's totally customizable from the design on the front to what's included inside.

005. Johnson's Baby Oil
Okay. This sounds like a weird one, but let me promise you it's not. I first got the idea from Niomi Smarts Mum, she mentioned it in a video and ever since I've been hooked. I use it as a daily moisturiser - once I get out of the shower I will apply it and then dab my skin dry with a towel. It's changed my skin so much it's left feeling so moisturised and soft, like a baby's bottom.

006. Amy Rose's Blog
I love Amy's blog so much, I think it's down to how simple it is. All of her images are stunning, make sure you go and check out her Instagram as well. Go a check it out!

007. Media Marmalade Blog 
I've been a reader of Melissa's for a few years now but I have to say this year she has upped her blogging game, every post seems to be outstanding. I'm a lover of all her outfit posts and the tips she shares. How could I not mention her photography, it's to die for!

008. MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick
I think some of you probably predicted this was going to be mentioned in here as I do seem to blab on about it quite often so much that I actually did a full blog post here. I would suggest reading that instead if you are interested in the perfect classic red lipstick - I heard that Taylor Swift uses it!

009. Maggs Makeup bag
I was lucky enough to receive another Maggs makeup bag this year probably because I raved so much about my previous one I had from last year. I did a full review on the makeup bag here. I am yet to find a makeup bag like it, it's the perfect size for me as it can fit nicely in my bag but then it's big enough to fit makeup brushes inside (which a lot aren't big enough for).

010. Canon 40mm lens
Last year I mentioned how much I loved my 50mm lens in my 2014 favourites, but I'm sad to say we had a little bit of an accident and broke luckily the camera survived. I need to buy a new lens, I did love my 50mm but I thought it was time for a change - oh I'm glad it did. The 40mm lens is perfect (to put it in simple form) I get a good blurred background and I don't have to stand a mile away to get the perfect shot. Overall a great lens, I highly recommend it to anyone.

011. Superdrug Vitamine E Hot Cloth Cleanser
I picked this up from Superdrug after always hearing such good reviews about it as it's a good dupe for the Liz Earl hot cloth cleanser. I find it really nice to use one my skin once or twice a week for a deep cleanse, it leaves my face feeling so clean and soft. As it's cruelty fee I think I will continue to use it in the new year, along with trying out more of their range.

012. Leon Bridges
I first discovered Leon Bridges after hearing 'coming home', and then becoming obsessed with his song and then he bought out his album in June and there are so many good songs on there. Leon has something different with his style that is just different to most songs.

013. Ciaté Nail Polishes
This is a brand I have discovered only this year, I got into them after always seeing how good their advent calendars looked so in 2014 I picked up their advent calendar, so this is the first year I'm trying them out, and I'm pleased to say that I love them, I also had one for this December too. I'm yet to buy any in full-size but I'm planning to buy one; 'Pillow Flight' I've fallen in love with it, the perfect lilac, nude - defiantly my go to nail polish of 2015.

014. Soap & Glory Solar Powder
This is in their new packaging of a plastic compact rather than the cardboard one, which is so much better as my previous one smashed and ripped. This bronzer is a half and half with a lighter and darker brown, it's extremely pigmented but isn't a muddy brown/orange, it applies really lightly and is buildable, this is great because I have very pale skin. I'm sure I will continue to use this next year but also try out more of their makeup products.

015. The Body Shop Vitamine E Moisture Serum
Another Vitamin E product but this one is a serum. I've never really seen a product change my skin so much before I started to use this. It's hard to describe but for me, it's made my skin look more like skin, I would say it's helped to hydrate and smooth my skin.


What's your favourite product from 2015?