April Favourites – Things I’ve Been Loving
I know pretty much every month I say this but where the hell has the month gone?! I can not believe that it’s May already and we’re about to hit the all important bank holidays which I am so excited for as it means trips away and festival time. For April I have a whole load of beauty, skincare and lifestyle items and things that I have been loving so let’s get started.
Haircare
I am really enjoying trialling out more hair care brands as I am pushing to get my hair into a better condition and not having to wash it as often so it’s a long process. A few years ago I had a Birchbox subscription and I’m still wading my way through all of the samples I got back then but one which did stand out was the Parlour Moisturizing & Repairing Conditioner, so much so that as soon as I’d tried it I bought a full sized bottle. It takes a lot for a conditioner to keep my hair soft and silky even after blow drying but this one does just that and my hair just feels super nourished when ever I use it.
Skincare
I’m a huge fan of hand lotion but I find usually when I put it on my hands smell great and stay hydrated for a little while but it soon wares off and my hands don’t feel as soft anymore. Gloves In A Bottle* is slightly different though as it works with the outer layer of your skin cells to create a hydrating shield which doesn’t rub or wash away like other hand creams do and tends to last for a good 2-3 hours. For me it’s just great for moisture but for people like nurses, cleaners and hairdressers who have to wash their hands a lot this would be perfect, and it doesn’t interfere with the efficacy of alcohol in sanitation gels that nurses have to use.
I mentioned Healgel* in a recent post about moisturising skincare but I had to include it here too as I’ve been using it so much in April. It’s a moisturiser with a gel like consistancy very similar to the Clinique Moisture Surge which I also love and it not only hydrates my skin but it calms it down and reduces a lot of the redness that I tend to get on my cheeks. I used to hate not wearing foundation as my cheeks were always so red but this has really helped tone that down so I can have those much needed no make up days that my skin craves.
As you may have seen on my blog over the past month I have been trying out a lot of new skincare items in a bid to up my skincare game and BRYT are a brand I’ve been using quite a bit this month as they’re designed for all skin types from youthful skin to mature and ageing skin which I love as I rarely ever know as someone in her late twenties what range of skincare I should be using in the hope of keeping my skin looking good and youthful. I have been absolutely loving the Boost Serum* (£22) which is designed for tired and dehydrated skin as it refreshes the skin making it look more awake which is perfect for me first thing in the morning when I wake up.
The Day Cream* (£18.50) has also been a great addition to my day to day routine as it’s a mattifying moisturiser which is really good for when I’ve come out of the gym because despite using blotting papers my skin can get quite oily. It also has SPF15 and I’ve really been trying to use SPF daily to try and limit sun damage to my skin so any skin care which incorporates this is great in my books.
TV
I’ve been obsessed with watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race through April as the brand new series has started on Netflix, although I find it such a struggle having to wait a whole week to watch another episode as I binged watched all the other series’ pretty much back to back. Every single season has been engaging with some awesome characters and the latest season is just the same. If anyone watches Ru Paul where do you watch All Stars from as I’d love to catch up on all those seasons too?!
The other TV show I have been loving is the Santa Clarita Diet, and I’m going to be honest I wasn’t that into it to begin with but I found myself obsessed with it once I hit the end of season 1. The TV show is based around Drew Barrymore’s character who essentially dies and comes back to life but is undead and has to eat human flesh in order to survive. I found the humour a little cringy to begin with but once I got over that it was engaging and super funny so I’d suggest sticking with it if you’re unsure.
What have you been loving in April?
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It is always interesting to nose at peoples favourites, I have to admit I am really interested in that glove in a bottle, I think I may have to treat myself!
Thanks for sharing your April favourites. I, too, love the sound of the glove in a bottle. I need to give it a go. 😀
I really need some new skincare bits as my skin has decided to really place up this last month. I might check out some of the BRYT products. Thanks!
This year really is flying by in the blink of an eye! I can’t believe it is May either – we’re looking forward to the bank holidays too. Those skincare products look brilliant.
I too can not believe that April is already done but it was a lovely month, it seems you tried some lovely products. I haven’t gotten into Santa Clarita Diet yet but it was fun
I must be the only person who can’t seem to get into Ru Paul’s Drag race. I have only watched two episodes, but I’m just not feeling it.
Some amazing April favs here. I need to sort out my skin care asap so may have to try some of these out x
I am just loving the BRYT bottles, I think I would want the product just to cheer me up on a dull day. I need the Parlour conditioner, my hair seems to be really dry at the moment
I have loved Santa Clarita diet – I binged watched the second series in a matter of days. It is so funny! x
My skincare has been appalling this month and I really need some recommendations so I’m glad to have seen your post.
The Gloves In A Bottle looks like something I need to try. I have this habit of washing my hand and spraying alcohol so I easily gets dry. I think this will help.
I love hearing what peoples current favorites are…especially when it comes to beauty! I love the packaging on the BRYT brand!
Love reading peoples favourites! 🙂 I love the sound of that conditioner!! I have really naturally dry hair so Im obsessed with conditioners like this!
I’ve been looking for a new hand cream as my hands are so dry from washing them so much. I’m going to give this one you recommend a try, thank you!
I love reading recommendations of new products as I am a little scared to try unknown products. I need a new hand cream so might just try this one.
Loving all your April favourites Rhian as they all look like fab products, I’ve now got my eye on Gloves In A Bottle as my hands get dry easily and having a cream that keeps the skin hydrated without the cream being washed away sounds so great!
Sounds like BRYT is an awesome choice, I love that they’re great with different skin types. Also, Santa Clarita Diet is awesome! I’m really loving that show!
Since I am a huge fan of Ru Paul’s Drag Race- its one of my favourite shows- I know a great site where you can watch the All Star Seasons. If you DM me I will send you a link to the site where you can watch the episodes online and they are good quality links too. It has All Stars 2 and 3.
I love seeing other peoples monthly favourites. The shielding hand cream looks interesting.
The Parlour conditioner sounds great. I colour my hair and it is getting dryer and dryer as the weather warms up.