July 2013 Beauty Favorites

July is over already? Time for another monthly beauty favorites post!

Yesterday I mentioned Shopcade, which is a great way to organize all your favorite products into one place. This really helped me gather what I have been loving all throughout July.

The 2 lip products I have literally using every single day (and I've already talked about non-stop) have been the Revlon lip butter in Berry Smoothie and the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Nudist. Berry Smoothie is the perfect subtle berry lip products that gives some nice color to your face and Nudist is seriously the best and easiest nude glossy lip crayon ever. I don't really need a mirror for either so they have been living in the bottom of my bag all month.

My eyes have been loving the combo of the Smashbox Limitless Waterproof Eye Liner in Graphite and Revlon Waterproof Lash Potion in Blackest Black which I wrote about recently here. The Smashbox eye liner in Graphite might be discontinued but the formula of these eye liners are fantastic. It seriously does not smudge and is sweat proof. Before I was using the Rimmel Scandaleyes eye liners and they didn't stay on my eyes well at all (which is sad considering all the hype they get).

For blush I have been loving Le Blush Creme de Chanel in 62 Presage. I did a full review on my blog already. I have been carrying it around everywhere. It's very pigmented so be careful not to pack on too much at first, but it's really lovely and easy to blend creme to powder blush for the Fall 2013 Chanel collection.

Finally, I've been carrying around Soap & Glory's Hand Food Hand Cream in my bag all month as well. Every time I wash my hands they immediately become dry and so it's really important for me to carry around lotion. This has been my go-to and it's a really good size to throw in your bag.

What have you been loving this month?

Summer Beauty Favorites on Shopcade

A great way to keep a visual list of the beauty products you love, want or own is through Shopcade. It's really easy to keep all my favorite beauty essentials in one place. I mentioned before how much I love the Sephora hearts feature. I often refer back to that page just to remind myself which beauty products I have my eye out for (especially when websites are having sales!) . Shopcade lets you build your own Summer Beauty Favorites or any board you want! My beauty favorites are listed on the right menu so I can easily share what I have been loving all summer.

You can browse through products that are trending and discover what other people are loving. And it's not only limited to beauty and skincare! You can look at what products are currently on sale, too! You can explore fashion, accessories and even home accessories.

For my board, I really want to recommend products I love. Most of the products on my list are truly products I have been using every single day. I'm sure you've already seen most of these products on this blog already, but when I love something I love using it all the time.

NEW Perfume: Diptyque Philosykos

This purchase was a pleasant surprise. Over the weekend I stopped by the Diptyque counter just because I love smelling every candle and I love looking at their packaging and displays. I have a couple candles and I love turning them into little storage units for my makeup brushes. I'm not a big perfume kinda girl as I've mentioned before so I was really surprised I walked out of the store picking up the Diptyque Philosykos fragrance. It smells like nothing I had ever really smelled before! It's their #1 selling perfume and I can tell why. Philosykos, meaning 'friend of a fig tree' is a very warm milky fig and woody scent that smells so grown up and not overpowering at all. It's not super feminine just very fresh and natural. I have become obsessed over night and it's a scent that can be worn year round.

I am a sucker for good packaging and needless to say I fell in love with the packaging and I love the detailed inky illustration on the back of the bottle. I love everything about this perfume. I picked up the 100ml so I will be loving Philosykos for a long time. And even better, the sales associate was so nice he even threw in a couple other sample scents, body lotions and a mini candle! <3

Makeup Wishlist #1

Here is my current makeup wishlist. I love lists in general. I love making lists and cross them off. Here are a few makeup bits I've got my eyes on.

1. Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Ebloui 86
I just saw Lisa Eldridge use this eyeshadow in a Chanel tutorial and done - I'm sold. I have the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre eyeshadow in Emerveille but currently with my tan skin it looks way too light on my eyelids. It looks like a warm reddy burgendy shade that I think will really compliment brown eyes.

2. Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow - Tansoleil
After a friend recommended this cream blush it's been on my wishlist ever since. I really do need to swatch it first because I'm afraid it's a little too light for my skintone right now but it looks beautiful and I really want to try all the creme blushes in the world. Love them.

3. Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
I first heard about this cleanser from Pixiwoo's talk with Caroline Hirons on youtube. It's been on my radar ever since. The Ceramic Slip Cleanser is supposed to purify the skin, tighten pores and stimulate collagen and circulation while balancing the skin giving it a "ceramic-smooth" look. I need to try this soon.

4. MAC lipstick - Plumful
I've heard this from a lot of my favorite bloggers (Essiebutton, Lily Pebbles and From Head to Toe). I love berry/plumy colors for the lips so I'm adding this to my long list of lip products I need/want.

5. OPI Nail Polish - Koala Berry
Miranda Kerr featured this nail polish in her Intothegloss interview. Enough said.

6. RMS Beauty Living Luminizer
I have been loving RMS beauty products. Even though I only have the Lip2cheek color in Promise, I really want to get my hands on more. I love this highlighter and I also have Lip2cheeck color in Smile and Sacred on my list.

What's on your makeup wishlist??

I Heart Summer Tag

This is the I <3 Summer Tag!
missglamorazzi on youtube started this tag and i love her so here are my answers!

1. Favorite bronzer for summer?
everyone's favorite bronzer - nars laguna - is also my favorite! however i actually don't really wear much bronzer in the summer... i tan naturally super fast so i tend to just skip this step.

2. You're relaxing in a hammock, on a tropical island. What are you sipping on? (Favorite summer drink)
i crave bubble tea in the summer all the time. melon bubble tea ftw.

3. Favorite summer lip product?
this changes weekly, but right now I am currently loving Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick: Lip Balm in Nudist!

4. Pool or Beach?
i pretty much lived at the pool all throughout middle school and high school and even though i do love the beach now and then, i prefer the pool and getting in some laps :)

5. Summer = crazy hair! What's your must-have styling product?
dry shampoo! 

6. Sun bathing or fake tan?
Neither... though I would sun bathe over fake tanning!

7. Favorite summer nail polish?
i did a post awhile ago on my top essie summer nail polish picks. while i love mixing it up, one color does stick out and that's Essie's In the Cab-ana. It's is a color I have never really worn before this summer and I've been reaching for it all summer long.

8. Any summer traditions?
Nothing specific - go on some vacations and visit the beach!

9. Favorite summer scent?
I love the same scent all year round... Chanel - Coco Mademoiselle! 

10. Favorite BBQ food?
corn!

11. What's your favorite summer-proof product?
Primer is definitely important for making your makeup last. I've been using the Laura Mercier Radiance foundation primer. My makeup stays on longer and looks dewy and radiant!

12. Any summer vacation plans this year? No plans? Tell us about your dream summer trip!
A dear friend is leaving NYC this fall so a group of us have rented a cabin in the Catskill Mountains. I'm super excited about it!

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Real Techniques Limited Edition Duo Fiber Set

I am a huge fan of the Real Technique brushes. I use the Expert Face brush every single day. I have about 5 Real Technique brushes already and when I heard there was a Limited Edition Duo-Fiber set I had to get my hands on it. The quality of these brushes are amazing for such a good price! I highly recommend trying the Expert Face Brush and the Blush brush to start off with.

In the Duo-Fiber collection you get 3 brushes: the duo-fiber face brush, the duo-fiber contour brush and the duo-fiber eye brush. The face brush is good for applying lightweight pigments and blending on the face. The Contour brush is great for applying a bronzer or contour color to the cheekbones. And the eye brush is great for final touches and blending in the crease of the eye lids.

I've been using the face brush every morning to set my makeup with Rimmel Stay Matte powder. It's so soft! I've used the contour brush with Nars laguna bronzer to contour my cheekbones and I've used the eye brush to blend out any harsh lines from eyeshadow on the lids. Overall I'm really happy and will continue to rave about the Real Technique brushes!

Have you tried any of the Real Technique brushes?

Bath & Body Works Haul

Last last weekend I made a little trip into Bath & Body Works and picked up a few things. First I picked up a few hand soaps (not pictured - already sitting at my sinks) because they're my favorite and they always have so many new different scents to try. B&BW had such great promotions going on I also picked up a few body lotions and a really manly smelling candle.

First I noticed the packaging has all been redesigned. It has been awhile since I've gone into a Bath & Body Works but I thought the packaging was super cute! My favorite is the Wild Peach Poppies bottle and I can't wait to use it. I love keeping the small lotions at my desk at work because my hands always get really dry. They're great for carrying around in your bag and for travel as well.

Have you been in to Bath & Body Works lately?

Review: Revlon Lash Potion

I think I may have found my new everyday mascara. While I still love Maybelline the Falsies mascara… it was a bit too dramatic and clumpy for an everyday makeup look. It also would easily get onto my eyelids and that wouldn't be pretty.

The New Revlon Lash Potion gives just the right amount of length and volume for me. When I first applied it I wasn't hugely impressed, but I've found myself reaching for this for my everyday work look because it's much more natural. The best part is that no matter how many coats I pile on, it does not clump! I have the waterproof version and the mascara stays on my lashes all day - no smudging!

I was also intrigued since this formula is by the Grow Luscious line. It doesn't actually help grow new lashes but it does provide a lash enhancing phyto-peptide formula which helps the natural growth cycle of lashes and improves the overall appearance and condition of lashes.

On the website for Lash Potion mascara: "Magically transform lashes to lush, long and lustrous. A potion with strengthening proteins drenches lashes for volume. Triple-groove wand combs through for clump-free length."

Empties #1

My first Empties post! I love when other bloggers do empties posts so I thought I'd share my first one. Empties are products I have finished using up. I will review each product and let you know if I would repurchase or recommend them. It's seriously so satisfying when you finish a product!

1. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Sort of one of my fav products ever. Yes I have already repurchased this and will continue to do so. For a complete review on this awesomeness, read my review here.

2. Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in Cream
This was actually the second time I had purchased this item but I don't think I will in the future. It does make my hair feel softer but over time I seemed to have notice it less and less. I was happy I finished my second bottle but I'm more excited now to use my other products.

3. Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle
I've raved about this before. I use this twice a week in the shower and for $3 its pretty darn good. Amazing value for money. I've already repurchased it and would recommend anyone to just give it a go.

4. Philosophy the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
I purchased this almost 2 years ago (that's how long it's lasted me!) because I felt like whenever I went to get a facial, they all told me to exfoliate more. So, I bought this everyday exfoliating wash that's gentle enough for every day use. The beads are super tiny and I definitely enjoyed using this. I often paired it with my Clarisonic. Although I did enjoy this wash, I think after 2 years I'm ready to move on to something new.

5. Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion
I really loved this moisturizer and I think after I have finished all my current ones, I could possibly repurchase it. It's super lightweight and blends really well into the skin. Not good for winter when your skin is super dehyrated but ideal for the summertime.

Thanks for reading!

The 5 Product Face: No Makeup Makeup Look

Less is more! That is my new favorite summer makeup look. The weather has been in the 90s all week in New York City and my normal makeup routine has not been staying on. I got the idea of trying to limit my makeup to 5 products from a post Viviannadoesmakeup did. She may have gotten the idea from her lazy not much makeup weekends but I'm loving it for the day-to-day. Here's the 5 products that I used for a quick, youthful, no makeup makeup look.

I started with a light coverage of Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab. And since I could only pick 5 products, I put down the concealer and powder and put on MAC paint pot in painterly because I hate how oily my eyelids can get by the end of the day. The only other product on my eyes was two coats of Maybelline's the Falsies Waterproof Mascara in Black Drama. No eyeshadow. No eyeliner. Just mascara. This is a great feeling because by only using waterproof mascara I know my lashes will have great curl and I won't have panda eyes by the end of the day.

A look is never complete for me unless I do my eyebrows so I filled them in with Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette. And finally, product number 5 is my favorite lip product of the moment: Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick Lip Balm in Nudist. I freaking love this product. It's "my lips but better" with a subtle gloss finish. I seriously can't get enough of lip crayons at the moment!

review: cetaphil uva/uvb defense spf 50 facial moisturizer

overall i wasn't very impressed with this product. i wanted to try the cetaphil moisturizer because liv tyler raved about it on her post on intothegloss and instead of picking up the cetaphil cream pot that she recommended i decided to go with the high spf moisturizer for summer. it's just a little too thick and it does leaves a shiny white film over the face - looks especially bad because i'm quite tan so the white doesn't blend in that great. i love that it's spf 50 just not that great for sitting under makeup. i'll have to leave this for beach days when i don't wear any makeup and i'm not too concerned about super glowly/borerline oily greasy skin. next time cetaphil cream pot... i'll purchase you some day.

Le Blush Crème de Chanel

To continue my obsession with cream blushes, I obviously had to get the new Le Blush Crème de Chanel that was released in the fall 2013 collection. This collection was based on Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's belief in superstition and luck. I think it's an amazing collection and the colors and names are all super nice. I'm already eyeing all the nail polish shades and a few more creme blushes.

There are a total of 6 new creme blush shades. I picked up number 62, Presage, which is a beautiful apricot/peachy color. These blushes are very pigmented and easy to blend. I like to just use my fingers. According to Chanel: An innovative powder-cream formula  offers an enticing new way to blush with sheer yet vibrant pigments for instant luminosity. The silky texture offers a long-wear satin finish-soft and comfortable for every skin type-and is simple to apply with fingertips or brush.

I love how smooth and easy this blush applies. It brings life to my cheeks and makes me look awake and fresh in the morning. I can't get enough of creme blushes!

july birchbox!

i love opening my monthly birchboxes! i am loving what i got for july's box.

here is a closeup of everything i got.

Benefit it's potent! eye cream

I was really excited to get this eye cream. i love trying new eye creams and this sample was really cute. it claims to fade dark under eye circles and preserve the elasticity of the delicate under eye area while protecting skin from free radicals. 

Number 4 Lumiere dhiver Super Comb Prep & Protect

this is a leave-in conditioner for hair with instant detangling! my favorite kind of hair product! i love this mini size and will be bringing this on my next trip. i hate lugging around my big bottles or hair product so this is great. this product always says its color protecting, anti-aging and gives hair extra UV protection. can't wait to try it! 

ddf acne control treatment

i am pretty loyal to my la roche-posay effacer duo and origins super spot remover, but i am always game to try new acne treatments. i still do get the occasional spot and this product says it's fights current acne and helps control and prevent future acne. sound good to me!

theBalm cosmetics, InStain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush

The packaging is super cute. It's got a magnetic closure and the blush looks like a cute little magazine!I got the shade Swiss Dot (Peach) which is perfect for me. this new blush gives the long-wearing staining blush effect in a powder formula. I'm excited to try it because I am obsessed with blush at the moment. I only wish the sample wasn't so small… it's really teeny tiny.

Birchbox Bobby Pins

Somehow I like collecting bobby pins even though i rarely ever use them. These are really cute and will sit on my shelf now with my other bobby pins.

Yes to Tomatoes

Some times you're just lazy at night and you want to hop into bed ASAP. Having a stash of facial wipes can feel like a life saver and super useful when you're traveling too. Yes To Tomatoes is the first of the Yes To products I have tried. I picked up the Yes to Tomatoes Blemish Clearing Facial Towelettes because it says CLEAR SKIN. Who doesn't want that! I'm not too sure about the blemish clearing part since I haven't really had any spots but I guess that means it's preventing!

The towelettes have a completely different texture compared to all the other facial wipes i have tried. It feels more compact and not as wet but still gets the job done - gets all my makeup off. I do usually use a special heavy duty eye makeup remover for my waterproof mascara first and then the facial wipes. It doesn't feel harsh and has an interesting scent but it doesn't bother me. Overall I'm happy with using them and might purchase a few other Yes to products to try out!

Samoan Sand

One of my favorites nude nail polishes is OPI Samoan Sand. I have always been on the hunt to find the perfect nude for my skin tone and here it is! I love this polish when my skin is a bit paler but it's seriously like the perfect nude. It's not too pink and not too yellow. It's a really neutral flesh tone that looks incredibly chic and sophisticated. It's a "my nails but better" kinda shade. Only downside is it does take me about 3 coats to get a more opaque coat so it is quite a sheer polish. I have heard people compare this with Essie, Topless and Barefoot so I'm interested in trying that out as well! (I used to wear Essie Jazz or Essie Sand Tropez but they are much more grey.)

stila countless color pigments in lyric

I first saw the Stila Countless Color Pigments in Sephora awhile back and I was always drawn to the packaging because they're super bright and fun. I would always walk past them but I just didn't know how to wear them because they're crazy colors! While I was on holiday this past weekend I saw they were on sale at Nordstrom Rack so I picked up the shade lyric. it's in this beautiful neon coral/orange packaging and it's bright pink! it's a pink I wouldn't normally pick up so I thought it would be fun to give it a go. Regularly priced at $22, these pigments were only $8.97 at the Rack.

How cool and pretty! I smile every time I look at it because it's so bright and happy. I've swatched it on my ring finger in the picture. It was very pigmented when I applied it to my checked and a bit frosty. Lyric is described as a light pink/lavender/peach shade.

These pigments come in ten crazy bright shades and you can use them on your cheeks or your eyes. I think it would be hard to use the individual colors so i just dip my blush brush and swirl it all around. Some of the other shades have a more dramatic color difference. And the packaging reminds me of a moon (i love moons!).

I'm not sure you're able to see the subtle flush of pink on my cheeks but I don't really like noticeable blush. I blended out the pink quite a lot but its still a lot more girly than I normally go for. And excuse the glasses today. I just got my second pair of Warby Parker glasses and I was just really excited to wear them today!

post travel skin recovery

After a long 5-day weekend trip, my skin was feeling and looking tired... and super tan (notice my extremely dark hand). over the past few days since i was using mostly sample size products i think my skin became a little sensitive and upset. the skin around my eyes were getting irritated. i had a quiet night to myself and these two masks were just what i needed.

Step 1: Borghese Fango Delicato Active Mud for Delicate Skin

I am a big fan of mud masks for unclogging pores, eliminating dead skin cells, and detoxifying impurities. I have been using the Origins clay mask weekly for the past year as well. The Borghese Fango Delicato mask dries a lot faster so you only need to leave it on for 5 minutes before you wash it off. It's a gentle mud mask targeting more sensitive and dehydrated skin. I do feel tingling the first few minutes I apply it, but it's not too bad and goes away. I have heard great results of pores shrinking with this product so I will report back in a few months.

Step 2:

Boots Botanics Intensive Moisture Mask

I received this mask as a gift with purchase and I like to apply a thin layer of this all over the face before I go to sleep at night. In the morning I just rinse it off the next morning. It contains Vitamins A, C and E and apple extract to brighten skin tone. My skin definitely feels plumper and refresehd in the morning after I have used this and I hate having dry skin so a moisture mask is a must for me.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance

I haven't been wearing primers all throughout the winter and spring but now that the weather has reached the 90s it's become a staple in my routine. I've heard a lot of people rave about the Laura Mercier primers and I am really into fresh glowy skin right now so I picked up the radiance foundation primer.

I was surprised at first that the primer is tinted but it complelty blends into your skin. It has a nice subtle shimmer and goes on smoothly over your face. I have been using this everyday since I've bought it and I even though its subtle I think it has been making my makeup last longer while keeping my makeup looking fresh.

Here I'm only wearing the Laura Mercier radiance primer and nothing else. 

Are you guys wearing primers for the summer?

Travel Light

Happy Independence Day!

I will be travelling today on July 4th for a five day trip to Minneapolis. Flying always stresses me out and I'm a terrible packer. I always leave it to last minute stressing if I've forgotten anything. My favorite thing about travelling (beauty wise) is that it's the perfect time to use up those sample sizes and smaller products. Today I will be sharing with you guys what I have packed in that single quart-size, clear plastic, zip-lock bag. I like reading other bloggers' posts about what they bring with them on holiday so here is what's in my bag:

As you can see I have packed that zip-lock good. And all products are TSA approved carry-on products under the maximum size of 3.4 oz/100ml.

I have my Clear Care contact solutions for my contacts. Lovely small size for travel.

And pretty much everything else is skincare (besides the BB cream) so let me list what I've decided to pack:

Face wash: Clinique liquid facial soap 
Toner: Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Eye cream: Origins GinZing eye cream
Primer: Laura Mercier radiance foundation primer
BB Cream: Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Beauty Balm SPF 45

And here are the sample packets i'm bringing! A lot of them are facial moisturizes since I'm not bringing an actual moisturizer. Hopefully my skin won't be freaking out over all the new products.

Hope you enjoyed the read!

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense: 06 Roomiest Rose

I've fallen in love with a new lip product. Surprise surprise...

After hearing Lisa Eldridge and Tanya Burr rave about the chubby stick intense in Heftiest Hibiscus I was sold on trying it. While I didn't really like that shade on my complexion, it didn't stop me from trying a few other shades and then finally picking 06 Roomiest Rose. Since my face has gotten much darker, and my lips are naturally a darker shade as well, this nice everyday rosy plumy color is the perfect match and just the type of shade I have been looking for. I have a feeling I will be wearing this all throughout July...

The chubby stick intense is similar to the regular chubby sticks. I have one other color from the regular range and I love wearing that as well, but the color payoff for these intense chubby sticks are fantastic.  The regular ones are more sheer where as these can be very bright. Heftiest Hibiscus really surprised me when I tried it on because the color looked like I was wearing a creamy lipstick! I really enjoy using this on the lips. They're super super creamy and moisturizing and make your lips look full.

As you can see it's a beautiful warm rosy color and I'm so happy I have this in my life now. The end.

Have a great weekend everyone!

disappointing products

we're keeping it real today and talking about those products that just didn't live up to the hype for me.

la roche posay anthelios 50 mineral ultra light sunscreen fluid - tinted
this is the second time i have purchased the product however the first time i picked it up i got the untinted fluid and i loved it. i loved it so much i went out and repurchased the tinted version. ok so the actual product is still amazing but the tinted version just has this really funky smell that really puts me off every time i use it. therefore it's just been sitting on my shelf... being stinky.

maybelline color tattoo - 35 tough as taupe
i'm only disappointed with this particular shade in the color tattoo line. i also have two shimmery color tattoos and i think the texture and application of those are much much better than this one. the taupe color is a matte cream eyeshadow but it's not really that creamy and it's not that great to apply. again this one just sits on the shelf collecting dust now too.

fresh sugar plum tinted lip treatment
i'm mostly disappointed with the color of this. it's really unflattering on my lips and skin tone. i have seen it on much paler complexions and i think it looks a lot nicer, but for me i just didn't like it. i use it now at night so no one really sees me wearing it and it's gotten a little gnarly towards the end of its use. its starting to melt as its got a similar texture to vaseline...

revlon just bitten kissable balm - 001 honey
i really wanted to like this and i still think the color and everything about it is great, BUT i'm allergic to something in the ingredients!! every time i have used it, my upper lip gets swollen and feels numb for the entire day! so sadly i won't be able to use this anymore.

essie - feed me intense hydration treatment
i used this as my basecoat all throughout the winter since it's supposed to be a hydrating treatment but i felt my nails were still weak and brittle. now that it's summer my nails are far less prone to chipping and i'm still using this base coat but i don't think i'll be repurchasing it again.

Review: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

As one of kiehl's top ten products, the kiehl's midnight recovery concentrate has quite a reputation. i purchased this about a year ago and i have been using it a couple times a week at night. i used it more frequently during the winter months and now i've decided to only use it about once a week at night.

it's a lightweight overnight repair treatment. i love anything that works on your skin while you sleep so i was very curious to see immediate results. unfortunately i think it took quite a long time for me to notice any results. at first i even was disappointed because i thought it was breaking me out, but now a year later, i definitely notice that in the morning when i look in the mirror, my skin looks extremely hydrated and feels very soft. i usually only use 2 drops and i like to smooth and then pat it into my face and neck.   after it settles into your skin it doesn't really feel oily at all. i still tend to stay away from putting too much on my forehead in case it is too heavy and will cause any blemishes. and when i use this product, i don't use my normal moisturizer otherwise it would be too much.

i also hear it helps reduce fine lines and smooth wrinkles but that review will be for another day (maybe in  twenty years).

overall i think it's a great face oil to try out if you're interested in getting into oils. it's a good value for the money because it lasts a very long time. i've already had it for a year and it's going strong!

june 2013 favorites

This month has been a good month in terms of discovering new products that I love and will continue to use beyond the month of june.

jurlique purely bright cleanser
i have been using this morning and night every day in june. i love the refreshing subtle tingling feel this foamy cleanser gives. this cleanser claims to brighten and even skintone - two very important things in my book! it helps start my day with a nice foamy tingly start. i will definitely repurchase this in the future.

clinique even better dark spot corrector
i have been applying this after i tone my face morning and night. i wanted a step in my skincare routine that would help even and fight dark spots. it's never to late to start preventing too!

aesop camellia nut facial hydrating cream
i love aesop! i really love their brand, the packaging - i love going into their stores and looking around. this has an interesting yellow tint to it but it's very hydrating and natural feeling.

jouer matte moisture tint in nude
i love the velvety finish of this tinted moisturizer. when i purchased this shade i was lighter and unfortunately right now i have to mix in a darker foundation to make this look good. but i'm still enjoying using this and when i used it alone - i didn't even have to powder!

mac paint pot in painterly
i've talked about this enough on here but i really do love it and have been wearing it every. single. day. it's an awesome base!! it covers veins and provides an even smooth surface, makes your eyeshadow brighter, last longer and NO CREASING! i definitely have oily eyelids so eyeshadows crease on my by the end of the day. with the mac paint pots i don't have to worry anymore!

revlon photoready creme blush in coral reef
i just did a review of this here - what can i say… i've been using this every day since i've purchased it. it's super easy to apply, not sticky, looks incredibly natural and just gives your cheeks a nice rosy flush.

revlon lip butter in juicy papaya
i started out not really understanding the revlon lip butters hype. but not i get it. there are some shades that are definitely better. juicy payaya has been hanging out in my handbag all though out june and i've been reaching for it pretty much every day. it's just a nice summery peachy-coraly sheer pink that really suits my skin tone and is one of those shades i can see working on a lot of skin tones. go try this out!!

what have you been loving this month?