A few of my favourite things

My name is Stephanie, and I am a beauty product addict. And I am very fortunate that over my career I have had access to some of the best products available (and the worst, but that's another blog entry). So I have compiled a list of some of my all time favourites, products which I love and use nearly every day and simply cannot be without. Enjoy.

• Loreal True Match Foundation

This little gem is one of the best foundations I have ever used, and it is very reasonably priced too which is a bonus. Lovely texture, which can be used sparingly for a light coverage, or more liberally for a medium coverage. Beautiful satin finish, and it lasts very well on the skin. Fantastic range of colours with one to perfectly match nearly everyone.

• Lancome Hypnose Mascara

A mascara that actually lives up to all it's claims! Doesn't clump, goes on super smoothly, and builds up beautiful thick, long lashes. All of the Lancome mascaras are wonderful, but this is the absolute best.

• Clarins Thirst Quenching Hydra Care Mask

This rich moisturising mask is ideal for use once or twice a week on most skin types, and excellent to prevent dehydration whilst travelling (I wear it on the plane as my moisturiser). Gorgeous smell and texture, and skin feels deliciously soft and smooth after use. Great for reducing dehydration lines on the skin.

• Orly Nail Polishes

Orly developed the French Manicure in the 1970's, and ever since then have been producing amazing nail colours and treatments. I have a rather large collection of their colours, "Haute Red" being one of my favourites. Their nail polishes go on like a dream, with lovely even colour which dries fast, and they have now relased 48 colours in "mini" size (5.4ml), perfect when you know you won't go through a large bottle.

• Sugar Baby Salon Style Spray On Tan

Yes the name is a mouthful, but this delicious tinted spray on tan smells amazing, gives instant colour, and develops into a beautiful, natural looking tan. A breeze to use, and the bottle even sprays upside down so you can do your back easily. Keep an eye out for the new pink packaging and spray bottle.

• L'Oreal Professional Absolut Repair Hair Mask

I have always loved L'Oreal's amazing haircare products, but this lush, buttery mask has to be the best haircare product in the world, it does wonders for dry, stressed hair! Use it instead of your conditioner for a dose of moisture, perfect for highlighted hair or coloured hair.

• Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser

This water based, fragrance free, ph balanced cleanser is so gentle that it is perfect for even the most sensitive skin. Doesn't leave skin feeling tight or dry, can be used with or without water, and best of all, it is very well priced. After having problems with my skin, I switched from an expensive foaming cleanser (that was highly fragranced) to Cetaphil, and within two weeks my skin was back to normal.