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12/1/14

November favorites!

I haven't been blogging regularly enough to even have a 'favorites' post these past months,

but I'm finally making it up for that today :)

BEHOLD, my favorites (some that I blogged about, some that I didn't get around to)

from November!

1. EOS chapstick in 'Green Mint'

I love EOS chapstick.

It lasts forever and works fantastically.

What I like best about this 'Greent Mint' flavor is the

(duh) minty flavor :) It reminds me of winter/the holidays,

so I think now is a perfect time to go buy it.

If your lips are as chapped as mine,

it will be a welcome reprieve! :)

You can find these almost anywhere, from Target to Walgreens- & stores like them.

2. Urban Decay's Illuminated Powder

I did a post on this bad boy the other day here.

Basically, it's perfect for the holidays.

I don't regularly use powder at all,

but I make an exception for this one.

3. L'Oreal Butterfly Intenza mascara

I reviewed this mascara the other day,

and it's UH-MAZING.

See my full review for the details! :)

4. Yes to Carrot's Shampoo & Conditioner

So I originally bought this brand because I wanted to try something without all the harmful chemicals that mainstream brands use.

Carrots seemed different but not too wacky.

Turns out, (I didn't pay close attention) and it's actually for a dry scalp O_o

Lucky for me that I bought this,

because the cold weather this past month has caused my scalp to be super dry.

It's never flaked before,

and it's super irritating and embarrassing.

This product, though, helps immensely with that.

PLUS, it's made out of completely safe ingredients AND makes your hair smell good :)

I definitely suggest this brand for anyone who is struggling with a dry scalp

and/or just wants a safe and healthy alternative!

5. Maybelline 'Expresso Exposed' lipstick

I did a review on this lipstick here.

It's been one of my favorite, go-to Fall lipsticks.

I love all Maybelline lippies,

and this doesn't fail to disappoint! :)

2/27/14

February Favorites :)

It's been embarrassingly long since I've done a favorites post,

I'm ashamed to say.

Sorry about that!

Things have just been insane with my student teaching the past semester and a half.

Now I finally have some time to do it, though.

So here they are!

1. Revlon Matte Balm Stain in 'Elusive'.

*NOT my picture. Credit to allurabeauty.com

This has quickly become my newest favorite lip color.

It's muted/dusty enough that it works for Winter,

but it's also bright enough that it works for the coming Spring.

See my swatch of this bad boy here.

2. Too Faced Jingle All the Way makeup set

This makeup set has been my go-to to create my everyday daytime look.

The neutrals in it are fantastic,

with lovely shimmer.

See a FULL review of it that I just did here.

3. Victoria's Secret perfume 'Tease'

I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS FRAGRANCE.

That is all :)

Go buy it if you know what's good for you.

4. Mystic Nights pt.2 Look

I was really pleased with how whimsical and fun this look turned out to be.

It's a bit more dramatic than I usually do,

but it's been probably my favorite from this month.

See the crazy purple/blue lip I paired with it here.

Zoya 'Layla'

I bought this polish LAST Valentine's Day,

but every time I use it, I'm thrilled all over again that I bought it.

Such a bright, happy pink!

Also, my daughter's name ;P

5. Soft Valentine's Day look

This has been my other favorite look from this month.

I really loved how soft the purple and pinks were together,

and the gradient of that light to dark purple in the crease.

I'm quite pleased with it :)

What are ya'll's thoughts on these?

Which is YOUR favorite?

12/30/13

Favorite Beauty Products of 2013

Hey all!

It's time for my favorites from the entire past year :)

1. Urban Decay's reformulated De-Slick Setting Spray

*not my picture

2. Sinful Colors' Sugar Rush Spring 2013 collection

3. Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara

*not my picture

4. Urban Decay's Vitamin Infused Prep Spray

* not my picture

5. BFTE's Rainbow Shadow Set

6. Pop Culture Cosmetics Fairy-inspired polishes

7. Maybelline Limited Editon 'Autumn Dream' quad

8. Urban Decay's Vice2 palette

9. L'oreal Butterfly Lashes mascara

10. Maybelline Vivid Lipsticks

11. Murad Moisturizer in Pomegranate

12. Lime Crime Velvetine in 'Red Velvet'

13. Maybelline's 'Plum Perfect' lipstick

14. Revlon Matte Balm Stain

8/31/13

Summer '13 Favorites!

So I have been realllllly bad about collecting my monthly favorites this summer and posting about them, so I decided to finally do it now-

and list my favorites from the entire summer :)

1. Sleek Ultra Matte Palette

This was the first Sleek product I ever tried,

and I LOVE IT. These mattes are super vivid and blend awesomely.

Many of them closely resemble some of my favorite shadows from Sugarpill,

so if you love the Sugarpill shadows but can't afford the price tag-

I highly recommend you buy this baby :)

Really, if you want some bright fun shadows (particularly for summer),

this palette is a must have!

2. Maybelline Vivid Lipsticks

*not my picture

So these bad boys i've already talked about a lot,

but that doesn't change the fact that they were a favorite of mine all summer long,

and they'll be yours, too.

Coming in tons of shades, these brights are smooth and gorgeous-

with a great price tag!

Neon polishes from Lush Lacquer

Lush Lacquer is one of my favorite indie makers in general,

but they really outdid themselves with their neons from this summer.

They're all gorgeous and super fun.

Check out their Etsy for more!

BFTE Cosmetics- The Rainbow Set

This awesome set I ordered at the beginning of summer,

and I could NOT get enough of these bright and beautiful shadows!

Every one has incredible shimmer & sparkle,

and they blend perfectly together.

Can't say enough good things about them or this company :)

Bath & Body Works- 'Coconut Breeze'

* not my picture

If you've been following my blog for at least a year now,

you may remember that this was part of my Favorites last summer.

The same remains today :)

This is pretty much the only fragrance I used this summer,

and it's delicious and smells SO GOOD.

Definitely recommend this one, if it's still out there.

5/3/13

Neon Nail Mail & April favorites!

Hellooooooo.

First up, you may have already seen me post from yesterday featuring one of these,

but here is my newest, FANTASTIC nail mail:

All of these babies are from Lush Lacquer.

If you haven't tried them out yet or are looking for some new polishes,

now is the time to do LL. They have so many neon glittered polishes that are unique and perfect for summer :)

Now for my favorite products from the month of April-

1. Tarte's Brazilliance self tanner

*pic taken from Tarte's website

So i've pretty much sworn off tanning beds because they are just SO incredibly bad for you.

However, I still like to look tan & don't have a whole of of time to lay out.

So, i entered the shaky world of self tanners.

If I was going to do this, I wanted to do it right with a brand I trust.

Enter- this baby.

It's worked wonderfully!

I'll have a full review on this soon,

so stay tuned for allllll the details! :)

2. Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

*picture taken from UD's website

Now that its getting warmer, that means humidity & just issues with makeup in general, for some of us. My skin isn't too oily, but for some instances, I like to have some insurance that my makeup will look good and last longer than normal, despite the weather conditions.

Enter- this bad boy :)

ALSO, I will have a full review of THIS soon, so stay tuned!

***This is on sale now on UD's site for $14!!***

3. Maybelline Vivids Lipsticks

*not my picture

Let me just start out by saying that, I HAVE BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH THESE.

I have reviewed them (see it here), and gave the product a 10 out of 10,

which never happens. There are SO many super bright colors to choose from, theyre a decent price, they're soft, and they have great staying power. PLUS, perfect for summer.

Cannot recommend these enough!

What do you guys think of these products?

What was your favorite product from this month?

3/1/13

February favorites!

It's that time again!
Here are my favorites from this past month:

1. 'Penthouse Sweet'

This new lipstick is from Wet N Wild's Fergie Centerstage collection.

It's a lovely, girly pink lipstick that is perfect for spring,

and feels super soft on your lips!

2. Herbal Essence 'Long Term Relationship'

*not my photo

This scent is nothing new, but it's been many years since i've used it & I decided to revisit it again this month. Herbal Essences are some of my very favorite shampoos & conditioners.

They smell fantastic & it's perfect for my long hair :)

3. Pastels (makeup & nails)

All of the pastels everywhere are definitely getting me in the mood for spring. I'm of course finishing up swatches of the Sugar Rush collection (pictured above),

and I'm beginning to dabble in pastel eye looks, too, which are some of my favorites to play with :) Can't wait!

What has been your favorite product or products from February?

Let me know! :)

2/1/13

January Favorites!

Alright guys,

it's that time again!

Here's my favorites from this past month:

Murad Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer

I've been using this bad boy for over 5 years, & it's about time I blogged about it!

I'll do a full review of it later, but this is basically the BEST moisturizer i've ever used.

Especially with the dry, cold weather we have nowadays- this stuff is fantastic.

Not only does it smell great, but it leaves my skin feeling super smooth & lovely!

(Not to mention all the benefits to your skin)

You can get this at Murad.com or beauty stores like Ulta for $33.

Covergirl Outlast Nail Gloss

So far I've only tried is brand in 'Constant Candy', but I was so impressed that it has to be added to my favorites list, & I HAVE to buy more. It's the longest lasting polish I've tried in a long time, and it's just about $5! How awesome is that?!?

Sephora Smoky Studio Palette II

This was my first time trying any Sephora shadows or glosses,

and though I haven't tried all of them yet- i'm very impressed from what i HAVE tried.

Great pigmentation & staying power.

NOT TO MENTION that I got this entire palette for about $30 :)

What are ya'lls thoughts about these products?

What is your favorite product from January?

12/29/12

2012 Favorites!! (long post!)

Well, I had planned on posting this the day after new years,
but we are getting NO sun or decent light for me to take pictures in,
and until I can make a decent lightbox- i have to stick with daylight :/

SO, I decided to do my Favorites post based on my favorite products from this past year,
instead of just December.
I've divided them into categories,
and here they are!

Face:

UD Naked Skin Foundation