The first port of call was, of course, MAC. I had been meaning to pick up a Fix+ but they were only selling the Mineralise Charged Water, which the saleswoman promised is even better. With the benefits of Fix+ with a mineralised base to soften and hydrate the skin at the same time, how could I say no? So far I have been loving it. The suggestion is to layer it in between your toner and moisturiser (is it makeup or skincare?!) but I like to use it over my makeup as a setting spray (my skincare regime is pretty solid and I'm a little OCD about it, but thanks). It does add a nice, very subtle glow to my skin and is great at keeping makeup in place. So far no slippage... even in the t-zone!

I couldn't slip out without buying a cheeky duty-free lipstick now could I? I went in totally blind, not knowing which I wanted and searched a whole bunch onto the back of my hand. I kept being drawn back to the same shade and the way it complimented my skintone and so bought Fanfare. It's such a great pinky nude with warm undertones and a beautiful creamy finish. Needless to say I wore it all holiday.

I was also very generously treated by my lovely boyfriend to something I have had my eye on for... well, ages. The YSL Touché Éclat highlighter. This has been reviewed and raved about by pretty much all beauty gurus, bloggers, and YouTubers and after all the hype it still seems to be a firm favourite of everybody's. I love the chic minimalism of French makeup and I feel this is the ideal under-eye brightener and subtle highlighter to achieve that look. It lifts and brightens whilst looking natural and giving a healthy glow (NOT shimmer) that reminds me of the way the skin looks just after applying a moisturiser. I'm in love. 

Let me know if you've tried any of these products and tell me what you think! Will you be adding anything to your summer holiday duty-free shopping list?