Benefit Face Powder in Sugarbomb: My No.1 Daytime Blush

Benefit Face Powder in Sugarbomb, £23.50, available from Benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Gorgeously soft and warming, this blush adds a beautifully subtle glow to the cheeks. It's really complimenting to both pale and medium complexions, and would make a great shimmering highlighter for darker skin tones.

The palette balance of golden bronzes and pinks (rose, shimmering pink, soft plum, sumptuous peach) means that you don't end up with a harsh block of blush, so no Coco the Clown in sight (phew!) 

I sweep the blush over the apples of my cheeks everyday for a 'natural' radiance, perfect for creating glowing, healthy skin. A look of natural perfection. I also like to use it as a base to soften a stronger blush for nights out, applying a sweep of NARS blush in Orgasm across my cheek bones for an extra oomph. 

 Pictured: Benefit Face Powder in Sugarbomb on cheeks, MAC Ruby Woo on lips with MAC Cherry lip pencil, Pro Lashes by Gary Cockerill, HD Brow palette in Bombshell on brows 

Top marks from me! Sugarbomb Face Powder is a make-up bag must for everyday gorgeousness.

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Get the Glitter Bug with Barry M Glitter Nail Paint

Barry M Glitter Nail Paint in Ruby and Amethyst, £2.99 each, available from BarryM.com

These nail paints by Barry M are so cute, ultra glitzy, and a total bargain. I wore the 'Amethyst' glitter on New Year's Eve for an extra glam addition, so eye-catching and packed full of shimmering sparkle! The 'Ruby' glitter paint is more subtle, with light-reflecting black and red flecks. I like to pop a coat on over black varnish for a cute finish. Be warned through, the glitter varnish is an absolute nightmare to get off... you may want to invest in some strong remover!

Pictured: Barry M Glitter in 'Amethyst' on top of a coat of black nail polish

Pictured: Barry M Glitter in 'Ruby' on top of a coat of black nail polish

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Beauty in Pictures #46 Instagram

As you may or may not have gathered, I'm a bit addicted to beauty products. I'm also a huge fan of the filter delights of Instagram, "ohhh, ahhh, filters!" So here's my weekly beauty-instagram-mash-up.

Featured (From top left): 1. Barry M's Magnetic Nail Paint. 2. Messy high bun hair style. 3.Boots' Save The Nail. 4. Barry M's Nail Paint Glitter in Aqua and Magenta. 5. Range of Body Shop Make-Up Brushes. 6. My cosy Saturday night in with home comforts. 7. New CID Cosmetics i-Colour cream. 8. My favourite Aztec chunky knit from Urban Outfitters. 9. Shoe heaven courtesy of Louboutin, ahhhh.

Have Yourself a Very Glitzy Christmas!

I know, I know, we're not even in December yet. But the sudden wave of festive spirit (namely the John Lewis ad, which I must have watched and then re-watched every day since its release) has got me feeling wonderfully festive.

And then there's all the talk of Christmas parties. The black-tie work do, the informal house party, the meal between old friends. Yep, now is the time to do some fabulously festive beauty prep.

Which is why I purchased these Christmassy delights by Barry M, with more magical sparkle than you can shake a stick at. Last year I opted an overtly seasonal Red glitter, this year I've plucked for Aqua and Magenta. Simply paint a layer of the glitter paint over a base colour of nail varnish (I'd recommend Barry M's Nail Paint in turquoise for the Aqua, and pink for the Magenta.)

Sparkle up your talons as you deem fit; whether just one statement nail on each hand, the tips, or the full blown set.

Pssst! There's also a fabulous black and gold shade 'Gold Mine' which is bang on the current Baroque fashion trend. I love it!

All Barry M Nail Paints are available from Barry M for £2.99