Now I know a lot of people were disappointed with the original Garnier BB Cream and I have to say because of the negative reviews I never got around to trying it so I really can't compare this with the original. I do however know that the formula has completely changed and after swatching both in the store, there is a huge difference and as far as the swatches go I prefer the new one:)

I'm sure a lot of you know by now that I'm a great fan of BB creams but what I really loved about this one was that it gave the consistency and feel of a BB cream yet left a really nice foundation finish. This BB cream has quite a runny consistency but I find this makes it glide on easier, it then soaks into the skin and leaves a matte, yet natural finish. It leaves a medium coverage but a light medium coverage (if that makes sense!) the coverage is medium but it has a light feel on the face. I love that this gives such a soft, smooth finish and so far it is my favourite BB cream (compared to the Maybelline DreamFresh and 17 BB cream). Best of all its oil-free and has SPF 20!! I think I'll defeinitely carry on using this into the winter because its quite a bit of coverage yet while still be natural.

If you hated the previous one, definitely give this one a go because it really is a lovely BB cream!

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So once again, I'm late with my July favourites:(, sorry guys! Anyway, most of my favourites this month have been hot summer related, in preparation and during my holiday to Corfu. 

Firstly probably one of my most used items this month is the MUA Undressed Palette; I am in love with this palette. The colours are so wearable and I have found myself using the pale taupe colours during the day over a primer and then adding some of the intense browns and blues through the crease and as a liner to create an evening look! Such an amazing palette, highly recommended.

Secondly, this is a fairly new one for me but definitely a winner so far, is Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. I have been looking for a tinted moisturiser for ages and I came across this (not a tinted moisturiser, I know!). This BB cream is towards the lighter end of a BB cream, more tinted moisturiser than foundation so its definitely a light coverage, which was perfect for going on holiday with. The SPF 30 was also a big winner for me, especially in Corfu!

Thirdly is the Botanics Rosewater Toning Spritz. This toning spritz has been a lifesaver while I was in Corfu, I basically using this to freshen up in the morning after washing my face and it is so nice! I like to think of it as my Caudalie Beauty Elixir but more than half the price, I know Botanics have changed a lot of their formulas recently but this is one thing that is just as good if not better than before:)

Next is the 17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer, this primer is absolutely amazing. I won't say too much about this because I have a review coming soon but basically it leaves your skin so velvety and smooth and makes your foundation last so much longer and feel so much better as well!

Fifthly this Witch Blemish Stick has been a lifesaver. In the heat my skin breaks out a lot more, probably due to excess oil, however this blemish stick has been keeping my breakouts very short and sweet and my skin has consequently been so much clearer than it usually would be.

Last but not least, this month I have been loving this blusher by Natural Collection in 'Rosey Glow'. I've probably said before that I'm pretty new to blusher, I've always been more of an eyes and brows girl but I am in love with this blusher. Its definitely the perfect blusher for me, not too obvious but just enough, very muted!

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 I've nearly ran out of my 17 BB cream and I just fancied trying a new one, so I picked up this one in Boots the other day, mainly because of the SPF 30 (I though it'd be great for taking on holiday!). It claims it is an 8-in-1 cream that; creates a natural glow, compliments skintone, protects skin (SPF 30), hydrates all day, blurs imperfections, oil-free, looks visibly smooth and feels fresh! Now personally I'd say it does pretty much most of these things.

There are 4 shades to choose from, which isn't a huge colour range however it does say it compliments your skintone so maybe that is why Maybelline only decided to release 4 colours, I chose the 'Light' one and this has matched my skin pretty perfectly! This BB cream is definitely a light coverage, in fact I'd say it is more similar to a tinted moisturiser than what a BB cream should be, despite this it does even out your skintone and gives a really nice smoothness to the face. It soaks in quickly and feels like nothing on your skin (unlike the 17 BB cream which can sit on your skin for a while after application). I also loved the fact it was oil-free as i have very oily skin and I really don't need to add anymore oil aha:) Although I still neeed a powder to set this as I wouldn't say it reduces oilyness!

So overall this is a nice BB cream/tinted moisturiser, I love the fact it has SPF 30 and so this is why I'd probably only purchase it in the summer. It is very light coverage so this is definitely only one to use when your skin is feeling good. But overall I like it definitely one of the better drugstore/high street BB creams!

xxx