September Favourites!

I am super excited about the products I am sharing this month! There are some weeks when I don't pay much attention to beauty products and feel less enthusiastic about monthly favourites-not this time!

For new readers (or anyone really)... I rotate between 'Favourites' and 'Empties'. For example: I will do an October Empties, November Favourites and eventually a December Empties but not two in one month. I find this way I have more products to share in each post and the extra 4 weeks gives me more time to use up products.

Alright, so this was September for me (beauty wise) in a nutshell..

Mario Badescu Cucumber Cleansing Lotion: This has been a skincare addition! I use it in conjunction with cetaphil cleanser. I heard kokolaroo talking about keeping her skin 'on it's toes' by using multiple products at once. I liked the idea and this cleansing lotion even more! It stings a bit so maybe not best for sensitive skin, but I find it does a superb job of removing makeup at the end of the day.

OPI Rapid Dry Spray: No polish this month. I've been using different colours every week, however this spray has been a constant! I scrolled through my blog and realized I'd never talked about it before. Basically you spray it on wet nails and it help them dry really quickly. Fantastic! Just a tad overpriced :P

Di Palamo Fig and Grape Body Set: Mentioned this in a haul and I've been loving it! Unfortunately this isn't available in Canada and I am nearly running out of each product :( The scent is rich, deep and delicious. The smell of the shower gel lingers on your skin.

Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara: This has been a favourite for the past few months. Gives very dramatic results, is affordable and easy to remove. What could be better?

CARGO Cosmetics One base Concealer + Foundation In One: <- That name's a bit of a tongue twister! Regardless, the dofut (is that the right word?) applicator is handy, the coverage is perfect and it matches my pasty skin wonderfully. I've used it almost everyday since it was sent to me.

Gwdihw Orange Lemon Lip Balm: Don't be fooled-this lip saviour isn't just here for the adorable packaging. My lips have been in the best condition I remember thanks to this little pot of heaven. Full review here!

CARGO Beach Blush in Sunset Beach: Last time I posted about this, it received quite the applause in the comments. It warms up my skin with bronzey shades while still giving my cheeks a pink flush. And yes, I'm still mesmerized by the colours + shimmer! 

Have you done a monthly favourites post?

Please leave your information in the comments-I really want to check out some new blogs!

Product Rave: Gwdihw (Goody Hu) Lip Balm & Nail Treatment

I was so excited when this package arrived in the mail from Gwdihw (pronounced Goody Hu). They contacted me about doing a review of these products. 
After seeing them on Sandra's blog I was very interested. The packaging of these products alone was enough to draw my superficial self in. 
Seriously, an owl mascot that holds cherries, oranges and does magic!?

My first impression went something like, 'Holy crap, these smell incredible!' I then scurried off down the hall to force the scent on my mother (who agreed with me). The fragrance is strong in the package but surprisingly diluted when you apply it. This is probably a good thing, as it will not take away/work against your perfume.

I found the lip balms very moisturizing. After using them for a week I can't say I've noticed some dramatic difference in the condition of my lips. However, even an hour after I apply it, when I smack my lips together I can still feel the balm. It certainly makes my lips feel softer and smoother! 

As far as the nail treatment, my nails are already in very good condition (not to boast or anything). So I was a bit skeptical about using this product, 'Do I even need it?' 

Truth is, my nails feel a little bit stronger and healthier, which I didn't think was possible. The past week I haven't worn any nail polish, instead, I've been applying this everyday. 
It could be a combination of the balm and the lack of OPI chemicals. Either way I'm happy!

One word of caution...keep these out of the heat! I left the orange balm in my purse which I intelligently placed on my back deck in direct sunlight *hooray for idiots* ! 

Naturally the balm melted a bit, so I put it in my fridge for a few hours and it was back to normal. Keep in mind...I live in Canada so this "sunlight" I speak of might be small beans compared to California sunshine.

Also, I want to give the brand major props for being 100% natural :) 

Their website states: "All of our balms are free from artificial chemicals and colourants so are ideal for use by all the family"

As a consumer, it's nice to not feel the need to question the integrity of a brand. 

What are some of your favourite eco-friendly products?