DAY 5 

this primer is my new holy grail. before this i was using a MECCA smoothing primer and thought that did the job, but i was wrong. this primer is AMAZING especially under my Estee double wear foundation. does anyone else notice that when you use the same branded foundation and primer magic happens? using this primer under my foundation makes it so dewy and radiant, i literally have never had so many compliments on how dewy my foundation looks. it applies really easily and gives you that nice sticky feeling (but not too sticky). definitely worth the investment if you are looking for a good dewy/illuminating primer!

CLINQUE
Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator 
this moisturiser was my savior on the cruise! after spending 10 days straight in the sun, this was exactly what i needed at the end of everyday. it is SO hydrating and it feels so luxurious on the skin. i am so glad i picked up this one before i left because it really was a life saver, if you are a 'heavy' moisturiser that really feels like you are locking in the moisture then i would go for this one. its definitely not a day time mosituriser as such, i only ever use it at night because it leaves a 'film' layer on your skin if you know what i mean (basically its visible). at home i now use this one after a long day in the sun or after i have done a heavy cleanse and exfoliated to really lock the moisture back into my skin.

TARTE
Rainforest of the Sea Hydrating Colour Splash Lipstick
i love everything Tarte releases so there is no surprise that this lipstick made it into my favourites. i brought this in Sephora just before we got onto the cruise and it definitely can in handy. i ended up only packing matte lipsticks and glosses so this creamy hydrating lip definitely came in handy. the formula of this is great, it manages to stay pigmented and long lasted but has a hydrating feel and a creamy finish. i am definitely going to invest in a few more shades. also the packing on this is divine, like its marble??? amazing! love the whole Rainforest of the Seas range so if you do to then you already know you need this.

Merry Christmas 
xxx