November 2013 Beauty Favorites

This past month flew by. I mainly stuck to the same routine although I did test out some new products which caused my skin to freak out, so I went back to the tried and true.

I have been seriously loving the L'Oreal Telescopic Original mascara. The thin and precise wand makes application super easy and the formula gives you some serious length. It's not as crazy voluminous so it also doesn't get super clumpy which I like. I haven't reached for any other mascara this month. For base, I do switch it up a little depending how my skin is looking, but for most days I went with the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint. With SPF 15 it's a nice velvet-y looking tinted moisturizer that has medium coverage. I can get oily throughout the day but I know which this my shiny t-zone can last just that bit longer. I still powder over mainly to set my concealer, but just to be safe as well. It's quite a large tube, too, so I think you get a good amount for the price.

For days when my skin started acting up, I added this extra step into my night care routine: Ren ClearCalm 3 Night Replenishing Serum. My skin is pretty sensitive and can get agitated easily. This helped calm my skin down, reduced blemishes while hydrating it. I have also been enjoying using the Origins Modern Friction exfoliant. This is a good exfoliator if you have sensitive skin because its very gentle. This cleanser helps with pore size, fine lines, discoloration, uneven patches and sluggish skin. Sounds pretty amazing, right?

For hair, I have been enjoying the It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner. I spray a generous amount to mostly the ends of my hair after I shower. This has a whole list of benefits (10 to be exact) and I love how this also helps detangle.

Not too much makeup bits since I have been just sticking to the same makeup look pretty much. One more month to go to end the year!

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This week I have been reaching for the same products for my face. My face has gotten a little lighter so I am able to wear the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Nude again. I blend that in with the Real Techniques expert face brush and then I put on Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze all over the lid. Next I use Smashbox Limitless eye liner in graphite only on the top of my eye for a little bit of definition and then top if off with Revlon lash potion. On my cheeks I have been wearing RMS beauty lip2cheeck in Promise. Some days I have also been dabbing a bit on my lips, but today to finish the look I wore Revlon Super Lustrous lip gloss in Pink Pop. Love the name!

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?

matte is better

summer made quite a dramatic entrance this past weekend. luckily i purchased this right in time. i've heard a lot of great things about this product and i really wanted to try it for myself. I got Jouer Matte Moisture Mint in the shade Nude. i still wear a SPF underneath but this stuff seriously does give you a matte finish without feeling dry at all. i don't even really need to powder my face after. amazing. (i still powder just to set my concealer)

as we welcome summer i'm going to try and cut back on products. i really hate getting foundation all over my sunglasses. and i hate having to worry about panda eyes.