little white truths

Hello and welcome to my first monthly favourites post for 2019!

I do have other things to write today but I'm very tired (kids up late last night, plus my daughter was vomiting so she wound up in my bed again), and although my husband is thankfully back from overseas where he was on business, things are crazier than usual so I'm going for an easier post.

Favourites it is. In no particular order...

Andalou Naturals Brightening Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask

Full review here. This is an excellent product and I'm so glad I found it. It's very similar to Peter Thomas Roth's Pumpkin Enzyme Mask (I've reviewed that here), and indeed I suspect the brand was attempting to dupe it - although it's different (not quite as potent) and that's something many would enjoy because the PTR version is full on.

This is one of those masks that stings quite a bit when I apply it. Not in an 'ouch' way, but in a 'this is working' kind of way. That would be the AHA. What I love about this mask is that it's effective, and after use I'm left with wonderfully smooth and soft skin that looks brighter, fresher and just happier overall.

On top of that, on the day after after use, my fine lines are reduced and my makeup goes on better because my face is so smooth. It's a cheap product too. Love.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit, Unlocked

I have three Hourglass edits but I think this one might just be my favourite. I absolutely love it. I've reviewed it here.

Yes Hourglass quality is the same across the board, but what I love about this edit is the colours. They're just beautiful. The bronzer is my favourite Hourglass bronzer to date (I hope they release it permanently as a single), both blushes are pretty and they both suit me, the highlighter is gorgeous and both setting powders work for me too (plus they don't contain glitter, which some of the brand's setting powders do).

I kind of wish I'd bought a back-up for this. That should tell you something. Still, I don't need any more makeup so I'll just be sure to ration this palette so I don't get through it too quickly. I would use it every day if I could.