Face masks have always been one of my favourite products when it comes to skincare, as they give my skin that lift and relief that they often need especially when i've had a long week. Probably around a year or so ago, sheet masks became a massive thing in the beauty world, and have since become my favourite kind of face mask, with my sheet mask collection currently overflowing.

As i've tried probably most budget sheet masks on the market, I thought i'd share a few of my favourites, ones that i've loved and repurchased over and over because they just work absolute wonders for my skin.

Starting off with probably the sheet masks that everyone has either seen or tried, and these are the Sephora Sheet Masks ($6+). I remember when these first became all the rage and I begged my Mum to pick me up some when she went to Singapore a year back, and i'm so thankful she did because they are probably my favourite sheet masks to date. I've tried most of the sheet masks they do, as they do a variety for all different skin types but my favourite is the Sephora Lotus Face Mask ($6) which is designed to hydrate and also sooth the skin. It works by locking in moisture that the skin has lost over time and reduces signs of stress and fatigue, which is exactly what my skin is in need of after a long week. Although Sephora isn't available as such in the UK, you can get a hold of these online as Sephora does ship to the UK, but i'd always recommend asking a friend who is travelling, just so you don't have to pay the custom fees! 

Another favourite brand of mine that i've tried a few sheet masks from are Tony Moly, who are a South Korean brand who create some of the cutest yet wackiest skincare products i've come across. Having said that, their sheet masks are amazing and similarly to the Sephora masks, they do a variety of different masks with different ingredients for different skin types. Again my favourite is the one targeted moisturising and hydration, which is their I'm Real Aloe Mask (£5). As the name would suggest this particular sheet mask contains aloe and also bamboo juice to instantly hydrate and soothe skin, leaving your skin feeling amazing and so relaxed. I would definitely recommend picking a few of these, as they are so affordable and are more readily available here in the UK.

Finally we have a sheet mask from probably one of my favourite skincare brands (of which isn't photographed because i've used up my stash, and must repurchase asap!). The mask in question is the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask (£2.99), which as the name suggests has a tissue like texture which is slightly thicker than your typical sheet mask but is applied in the same way. I won a few of these in a giveaway a while back, not really fussed about them and boy should I of tried them sooner because these are incredible! Again, this mask is aimed at moisturising the skin with ingredients including pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid and plant serum to rehydrate and boost the skins radiance. I personally love this as a budget sheet mask and Garnier do a few versions of these for different skin types/concerns, so i'd definitely recommend trying these if you haven't already!

This year has been the year of liquid lipsticks, not just for me but for the entire beauty world so it seems and i've definitely embraced my love for them. I always find myself emptying out my handbag and of course there will be a good three to four liquid lipsticks that i've been hoarding in there. I thought i'd share my thoughts on a few that i've been loving recently, and will be taking into Autumn!

Liquid lipsticks for me are the easy peasy, no faff kind of lip product as they just do exactly what I need them to. They stay put, look good and don't dry my lips out, what more can a gal ask for? 

If you saw my recent post you'll of seen I reviewed the Kylie Cosmetics Send Me More Nudes ($45) (which you can read here) and although I love all of the shades within this collection, i've been reaching a lot recently for one particular shade as it just suits my skin tone tanned or not tanned. The shade in question is called 'Commando', which the shade name is slightly cringe however it is a beautiful orange toned nude that is so different to any nude shades that i've owned. If you're a long time reader, you'll know how much I love the formula of these liquid lipsticks as the formula of these is like no other i've tried as they do not budge (trust me i've put them through their paces, to the point it's still on come 5am post prosecco and a drunk subway).

A recent launch that popped through my letterbox from MeMeMe Cosmetics, (a brand that everyone needs to check out because I bloody love their products!) is their Matte Liquid Lipstick* (£9.95) which have been in the pipeline for a few months, and have finally launched! The collection itself contains five shades currently including a mixture of nudes, pinks and reds all of which are absolutely stunning! They very kindly sent me over two shades, 'Suede' which is a beautiful nude with a pink undertone which is definitely my favourite shade of the two. The other shade is called 'Vintage Rose' which as the name would suggest is a true rose pink shade that is just stunning! The formula of these liquid lipsticks is really nice as it applies quite creamy meaning it doesn't go streaky, but dries down matte beautifully and does stay put quite well. In comparison, they aren't as long lasting as some liquid lipsticks i've tried but a quick refresh and you're good to go! 

What are your favourite liquid lipsticks?

Damaged hair is something i've dealt with ever since I began dying my hair aged 17, and is something i'll probably always have to deal with. Having said that i've recently been trying out a few products designed to help protect and strengthen your hair and i've began to notice a big difference, so I thought i'd share why i've been loving these products!

Now we all know you can't just repair hair, once it's damaged it takes a lot of time and products to get it to a healthier state but restoring hair back to brand new is impossible. Having said that, these products definitely help to strengthen the hair and protect it from further damage.

One brand i've heard some incredible things about for protecting hair is the Redken Anti Snap range, of which I was somewhat skeptical about but after having it recommended to me after having my hair done, and an actual hairdresser assessing the state of my hair I thought it was about time I gave it a go! I picked up the Redken Anti Snap Treatment (£18.50) and have been using this for a few months now, and so far i'm really impressed. This is essentially designed to smooth the hair cuticle and reduce friction when brushing or styling the hair with it's exclusive interbond conditioning system. I typically use this once i've washed my hair and i'll apply it throughout my hair whilst it is still damp and it works as a leave in conditioning treatment would. What is also great is that it also has a heat protectant within it, which is great for people like me who forget to use heat protectant sprays from time to time. Typically this doesn't change the appearance or the feel of your hair instantly, however I have noticed how much the damage and breakage of my hair has reduced dramatically, and instead my hair actually seems to be growing would you believe!

Another range i've been trying out recently is the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair range of which has been a blessing in disguise for my hair ever since Dove discontinued my favourite hair product last year (i'm still mourning if you hadn't noticed). They recently sent me the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair Fibre Bond Protein Cream* (£7.99) which I think works similarly to the Redken Anti Snap but it is a lot thicker in consistency. It says that it makes the hair stronger 6X stronger in just one use, with strand building protien targeting the inner hair strand whilst also protecting the hair from heat of up to 230 degrees. I've been using this in rotation with the Redken Anti Snap on both damp hair and dry hair prior to styling and I cannot believe the difference this product makes in just one use! I also use this to smooth through the ends of my hair if they are looking dry, and it instantly improves the softness of my hair which i've struggled to find in a product for such a long time! 

Another product that I picked up from the range after being so impressed with the cream is the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair Heat Defence Spray (£7.99) mainly to use in between the other two products for when i'm in need of an instant solution to protecting my hair from heat damage. simiarly to the cream it protects against up to 230 degrees of heat, but one thing I have learnt with heat protectants is that you should really give your hair a blast with a hair dryer before applying styling tools directly to the hair, as this kind of defeats the idea of a heat protectant in the first place. Again i've seen how less dry and brittle my hair feels since I started using this, as I think some heat protectants don't do a thing, and in turn damage your hair even more but not this!

What products to you use to combat damaging your hair?

August for me was a month of learning, and it's safe to say I learnt a lot in terms of life lessons and I will always stick my motto that 'everything happens for a reason', whether good or bad it's given me a really positive outlook for the next few months and i'm ready to smash them.

Book train tickets for blogger events - Yes you read right, i'm attending a couple of blog events this month! Firstly we have Bloggers Festival of which I unfortunately missed out on last year, so i'm really excited to be attending again this year! Also we have the Bloggers Blog Awards, now although i'm not nominated, when voting you get put into a prize draw for tickets and little old me got drawn randomly! So this means i'm off to Leeds... all on my own, so if anyone else is going holla at me! 

Order some bomb gym gear for my PT sessions - That's right, i've signed up with a PT! My gym has some amazing instructors of who most offer personal training, so to get my mind focused and to just learn more about fitness and nutrition in general I thought why not?! I had my first induction session a couple of weeks ago, and as of tomorrow I start a one session a week. If you're in the Worcester area i'd definitely recommend Georgia Radley Fitness, who has me squatting almost my body weight in my first session.

Find a yummy (hungover) lunch spot in Manchester - Granted this isn't until end of October, but i'm finally going to visit my ultimate day one blogging gal Em (who no longer blogs but has an unreal fitness insta, which you all need to follow) and although we've planned what we're doing (gym, spa, getting drunk and general chats about our life drama) we're in need of some delicious and also veggie friendly places to check out! So if you have any recommendations, please let me know! 

Get into podcasts - Podcasts are definitely a new thing to me, but is something I see so many people talking about and part of me wants to introduce new ways of switching off, and I think podcasts would be a great way to do this! Granted I don't know of any good ones, but i'm hoping to find some related to blogging and just general light hearted humorous podcasts. If you've listening to any that you've really enjoyed, leave them in the comments and i'll have a listen!

What are your plans for September?