February Favourites

FEBRUARY FAVOURITES!!!

Elastoplast hydrocolloid blister band aids

I don't have any blisters but I have been lurking on the skincareaddict subreddit and they suggest using hydrocolloid band aids for pimples. They do work but only on pimples that have come to head ie pimples that have the white little tip. It's much better than squeezing your pimple. Squeezing is a terrible (albeit extremely satisfying) thing to do. Don't squeeze!!!! 

So yes, I do recommend this if you're suffering from breakouts especially hormonal ones. 

QV moisturising day cream

I'm a big advocate of applying sunscreen daily if you're leaving the house. Australia has one of the thinnest ozone layer!!! If that doesn't scare you then I don't know what will. 

Before using this sunscreen, I used to use the Olay complete defence moisturising lotion (SPF 30+) but I think that kinda broke my skin out which was weird because I was using it for a good two/three years. So, then I tried a few other sunscreens, mainly Neutrogena ones, and they broke me out as well. Stumbled upon this at the chemist and it was on sale so into my basket it went. So far so good!! Hasn't broken me out yet which is a huge plus point. It is very greasy, has a slight white cast typical of sunscreens and that familiar sunscreen smell. On the plus side, it's SPF 30 and is definitely moisturising!

PS, I try to use at least SPF 30 during summer and SPF 15 in the winter. 

Muji plain notebook

Every year, I get a notebook that becomes my dumping ground for pretty much everything; to-do-lists, random ideas, scraps of paper, anything really. Last year I got a cheapo one from Woolies. It was Picadilly brand if I remember correctly. I really loved it! Pretty good quality for the price but I left it in the trolley at Woolies (lol). I was going to buy the same notebook from Woolies but they don't stock the Picadilly notebooks anymore :( 

I just got this plain one from Muji. I'm really happy with it so far! The paper is super smooth like every other paper product from Muji and I like the ribbon bookmark. I would have preferred if the ribbon was a bit thicker but oh well, it works fine just as it is. I don't like notebooks with fancy designs, just a plain solid cover will do for me. If you're in the market for a plain notebook then have a look at Muji. 

The Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb

Okay, this one is a slight cheat. I just finished the third book in the series (City of Dragons) and I love all three books so far. I've rated all three 5 stars on goodreads!!! I really really love them. When I finished reading the first book (Dragon Keeper), I just lied on my bed and gave a long satisfied sigh clutching the book close to my chest. It's amazing! It has dragons, sailing, love, adventures and so much more. Highly, highly recommend!!!

I'm so excited to read more of Hobb's works because according people on the internet, the rain wild chronicles isn't even her best work. 

February favourites

Yo guys! I haven't been online much as you may or may not have noticed. I've been studying for a major exam that's due to happen in March. So, that's been taking up all my time pretty much. With the spare time that I have, I choose to spend it watching TV.

Anyway, I decided today to be a chill today. I woke up spending at noon then I went shopping. I got these beautiful books. Then I had nachos for a late lunch. I came home, watched some Friends. Then, I remembered I had a book blog and felt a little guilty so here I am!

When I didn't have my nose buried in some ginormous textbook, I had my nose buried in graphic novels. February was the month of graphic novels. My three favourite books from this month are The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, The Arrival and Seconds. All have beautiful illustrations and colouring.

I enjoy watching movies. I watch a lot of movies in one month. However, I've been obsessing over Kingsman: The Secret Service. Why should you watch this movie? One, Colin Firth. Two, spies. Three, gore. Four, it's freaking funny. 

Another movie that I can't stop thinking about is Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). To be honest, this movie messed me up. I can't stop thinking about it. This isn't one of my utmost favourite movies ever, I didn't even like it that much it was just meh to me. However, I really can't stop thinking about it which is why it's on here. Maybe I like it more than I am willing to admit.

The soundtrack to my February, and most probably March as well, was/is the soundtrack of The Theory of Everything. The soundtrack is so beautiful. My favourites of it are Cambridge, 1963, Forces of Attraction, The Stairs and The Theory of Everything.

I've been eating lots of dates to curb my cravings for something sweet. Hey, anything that stops me from eating more Picnic bars is a plus in my book.

Other than that, I've watched The Shooting skit by SNL so many times this month. It's so funny. I laugh every time I watch it. February was the month I rediscovered my love for this brilliant skit.

And a special shoutout to online shopping! I haven't done any online shopping, more like adding stuff to my basket, looking at the total, weeping while looking at my bank account cause I'm poor and then closing the tab.