Hourglass

Hourglass has to be the most talked about makeup range from bloggers to people in the know about make up. There is something very special about this brand. 

Carisa Janes is the founder and the brand is American. 

Their most known for the Ambient Lighting Powder - I currently own Mood light, Diffused light and the Ambient Lighting Palette and I can say it gives the most flattering light, like a soft lighting for the face and you feel like a movie star when you have it on. In the Ambient Lighting Palette you have Dim Light, Incandescent light and Radiant Light and its proved to be one of their most popular palettes. 

I have also adored their Ambient Lighting Blush , currently I have got the diffused light, Luminous Flush and recently the limited edition Ambient Lighting Blush Palette again in a smaller size Luminous Flush, Incandescent Electra and Mood Exposure (this is perfect for travelling with). I managed to get hold of these from SpaceNK and the trio palette from John Lewis, they still had 10 left in stock when I last checked but I know this has also sold out on many other beauty sites including SpaceNK.

A recent launch from last year was the Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Radiant Bronze Light. I purchased this from Liberty after doing a bit of research online. It gives me a really nice healthy glow and I use that when my skin needs a little bit of a lift. 

This leads me to the most hard to get Hourglass product of the moment, which is the Ambient Lighting Edit palette. Perfect for the handbag and on the go it has 3 Ambient lighting powders in Dim Light, Iridescent Light and Diffused Light, 2 Blushes with Mood Exposure and Luminous Flush and a Bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light. A few people have not liked the size of the product but its purpose is to be a good size for when you are travelling. 

I also would recommend their brushes I have quite a collector now but since I've tried Bobbi Brown, Real Techniques and Mac to name but a few Hourglass brushes have really impressed me, they are so soft and just great tools for putting on the basic of make up 

I also love their lipsticks so creamy and such a beautiful selection from day to night! 

They also have matching lip pencils that give great definition 

I love this brush that I use everyday for my ambient lighting powders that comes in a little cute bag

The Modernist eye palette is something to behold, it comes in a variety of shades and is in the pattern of a gorgeous wave of colours

I can't get enough of the products at the moment and think that they tick all be boxes of what I want in a make up product, paraben free and beautifully presented! Go and have a look and I am sure you'll agree! Liberty in Regents Street has the most of the range and Heidi is the lady who knows her stuff! 

Aurelia - Skincare

Aurelia is an award winning amazing Probiotic Skincare range from dermatology expert Claire Velo. All the range is free from Parabens and has the most beautiful smell.

I was lucky enough to meet Claire and Hannah at an Aurelia evening at the Session School where we were all introduced to the full range and we got to ask questions and find out more about the products and we were given some samples to take home as well. 

I have been really lucky to have the full range now and I can say I can't recommend this range enough.

I have recently wanted to use Paraben free products and found that its amazing to find products that are completely Paraben free but with this you get the best of both worlds Paraben free and smells gorgeous.

The price range is a little high end but not any more that what you would get on the high street.

The miracle cleanser which you use with the muslin cloths is £34 and has had rave reviews. 

The Revitalise & Glow Serum is £47, Refine & Polish Miracle Balm is £57, Eye Revitalising Duo (which has a day and night eye cream) is £90, Cell Revitalise Moisturiser £42, Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser £42, Cell Repair Night Oil £45, Mon-Sun Bamboo Muslins are £18, Cell Revitalise Rose Mask £65 and Firm & Revitalise Dry Body Oil £48 

All these products lasts for a good while, I bought mine from Spacenk, but you can buy it Aurelia.com or Liberty online or instore in Regents Street. 

I would say try the Aurelia website once you know what you like and you can get some lovely travel sizes including this lovely travel bag I got in my recent order.