The Greek Adventure

 

My in-laws recently got back from a trip to Greece and brought back some gorgeous pieces of jewellery back for all the ladies in the family. I love being able to hold beads from a country I've never visited before, it is sort of like I am able to enjoy some of the holiday from the comfort of home almost! When I think of Greece, I think of beautiful beaches, donkeys, salty air and amazing seafood - all of the things my in laws captured on camera for me on their trip (I bugged my MIL to snap shots of EVERYTHING for me!) In terms of makeup, I can't imagine wearing very much when in a hot climate like that. These things I've been wearing here in drizzly Melbourne, but could easily see myself loving in Koroni (where my FIL grew up!)

Everyone knows of the famous Nars Laguna bronzer, right? This itsy bitsy sample has lasted me an age, and was a gift given upon the opening of Mecca Maxima Melbourne back in 2010! It isn't the perfect bronzer for me (I prefer the Clinique Superbalanced grinder* personally!) but the size means it travels really well and seeing the pan each time I open up the compact is a great feeling.

One of the latest concealers I've been trying is the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser, and though it is specifically for the under eye area, I find that it works a treat on my blemishes and red marks as well! I swipe some onto a clean finger or the back of my hand rather than dabbing it right onto spots (I definitely don't need the blemish bacteria to spread and create more issues on my face!) I think this is nourishing enough to be Greek holiday worthy, don't you?
How cute is the packaging of this Suvana Organic Paw Paw + Honey balm*!? I like using this on my cuticles and lightly on my lips, but it is also great for protecting dry spots on windy days. I can picture myself using this as I trek up a Greek hill on the back of a donkey like my in-laws did, can't you?

Lining my eyes is a new obsession of mine, so this Face of Australia Liquid Eyeliner would totally be cracked out for late night feasts or heading to the nightclub near Mister Bovary's uncles place. We are contemplating heading to Greece as part of our honeymoon next year if our budget permits, and I'm often stuck daydreaming of hot nights with Greek music and cold drinks wearing a big cat eye flick of liner!

Have you ever visited Greece, or anywhere exciting in Europe?
What hot holiday staples do you think would work well in this sort of climate?

Emma @ emmabovarybeauty

September Favourites

 

September was a pretty good month for me, and despite the load of assignments due in October I think it is going to be a pretty great month as well. I’ve still not unpacked all of my beauty loot (busting to get my Ikea Alex for that!) so my picks for this month were from quite a small selection.

Original Source Chocolate and Mint Shower Gel

Had hunted this for months to no avail and ended up spotting it on the shelf at Coles during our weekly grocery run. This is too good; I think Original Source is crazy for making this limited edition!

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser

I succumbed to the rave reviews of this during the half off sale at Chemist Warehouse, and I now get what the hype is about! Blends like a dream, I enjoy the (unsanitary but cushy!) sponge applicator and the colour is a good match for me (lightest shade, natch)

Clarins Instant Concealer*

Yup, two concealer favourites for me this month. I’m outrageous! Love how much you get in this adorable tube, and again it blends well and brightens up my under eye area nicely. Thanks Clarins!

 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

A constant favourite, my beloved skin saviour. Buy it, and rid yourself of crappy skin for good.

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Mister Bovary and I have been slathering this on weekly to rid ourselves of flaky patches and to generally give our mugs a good juice boost. Highly recommend this, well worth the $34 in my opinion.

Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Sweetheart

The colour isn’t as exciting as I’d like it to be (it came with the Signature Colour Essentials) but the formula of these is top notch and I’m looking at adding a creamy pale pink to my stash for the upcoming warm months. They really do give a glace-gloss to the lips which I adore.

Smashbox Sheer Colour Gloss in Overexposed*

Popped this back into my daily makeup bag and I don’t know why I ever took it out. I am a big fan of the Smashbox glosses I’ve tried (this one, and the raspberry Tease shade) and think they are definitely underrated. Original post is here.

 

What did you love during September?

Emma @ emmabovarybeauty

*Products provided for consideration.