April Favorites!

Hi Dolls! Spring is in the air, and the weather has been absolutely BEAUTIFUL here in California! Since the weather has been so nice, I’ve been out and about and have come across some great products.  It is also my birthday month, so I’ve been spoiling myself!  I wanted to share some of my new favorites this month, along with some of my oldies but goodies too! Let’s get started….

 

FakeBake Flawless Self Tanning Liquid 

The first thing  I wanted to share is my go to self tanner. I especially love to use it this time of year because you can fake it , til you make it with a real tan!  I have tried many different self tanners and I have already gone through two bottles of this brand. It gives you an instant, perfect, golden tan (does NOT make you look like a pumpkin). You apply it with a mitt, so it is not streaky at all, and dries almost instantly. It also does not get all over your clothes which is a major plus! It smells so good too! It reminds me of the Hawaiian Tropic products.  There are different versions of this product with different tan intensity levels, and application processes from this brand. I have not tried any of the other ones yet, because I am so happy with the results from this version. Make sure you grab the purple box! If any of you have tried the other tanners from FakeBake let me know what you think of them! Find this at Ulta, or Cosmoprof for all my professionals out there!:)

 

OPI Brazil Collection ‘Dont Bossa Nova Me Around’

 

 

 

This polish is from OPI new Brazil collection. They have the cutest colors, and they are SO vibrant! There are a lot of bright, fun colors form this collection I will be using during the summer for sure. But of course for now,  I chose the neutral, creamy nude! But this nude is perfect for spring because it has a bit of a pink tone to it. The color also pretty much goes with every outfit too. If you haven’t yet, go check out this collection! I picked this up from Cosmoprof, but Ulta also carries it!

 

Image Skincare Matte Moisturizer 

With the sun starting to shine, and the weather getting warmer, it is SO important to protect your skin. Let me repeat it is SO important! For all my beauties with combination or oily skin, this will be a miracle product for you! I tend to have combination skin, but during the  spring, and especially summer months, my skin tends to be more oily. The last thing anyone with any hint of oil on their skin wants is to put oily sunscreen on it, trust me I know! That is the magic of this product, it is matte! ZERO SHINE! I use Image skin care in my Esthetics room for all my clients, and this product has been great for so many of them, especially my acne clients! I apply this product every single morning, after washing my face. I love this because it has so many uses. Not only is it a moisturizer, but also a sunscreen with a spf of 32. This product is oil free, paraben free, and works excellently as a makeup primer! Ask your Esthetician about Image, or visit their website, http://www.imageskincare.com  to get this and other amazing products as well!

Hoola Bronzing Powder 

Many of you have probably tried this product from Benefit Cosmetics before. If you have not, I highly recommend it! Out of all the new products I have picked up recently, this is my absolute favorite. I have wanted to purchase this product for years but for some reason i never did. It is the perfect bronzer! Amazing for contouring. I love the fact that it is matte with no shimmer. For contouring I have been using ‘sculpt’ by MAC, but unless you have a good tan going already, it looks way too dark and it seems a little orange to me. I wish I would’ve started using hoola sooner! I also love the little brush that it comes with, it is the perfect contouring brush, and it’s super soft! Apply this product along your cheekbones, chin, and along your forehead for a perfect, natural looking tan all year! Also…how cute is the packaging? LOVE!

 

NYX gel Liner 

So, I’m not really sure where this product has been all my life but… I’m happy that i finally came across it! Im really loving NYX makeup recently! (their brow duo powder is a great brow product , I use it every day!)  Of course my usual go to is MAC’s blacktrack eyeliner but this product is so similar and less than half the price of MAC. It goes on super smooth and it seems to last all day without fading. The color is a nice, bold black. I bought this from Ulta for $9!  Apply with an angled liner brush for a flawless liner or a perfect cat eye!

 

MAC ‘snob’ Lipstick

One of the best parts about Spring is that you get to wear pretty pinks and pastels, on your lips! My favorite to wear this time of year is MAC’s ‘Snob’. It is such a pretty pink with a hint of purple undertone, and gives your lips the perfect pop of color that you can wear everyday. This lipstick has a satin finish, so it doesn’t make your lips look flakey or chapped. It looks amazing with a smokey eye and compliments lighter pink blushes nicely.  Pair it with its matching lip gloss and polish for a finished look, Love this lipstick!

 

So there you go my loves! My must haves and favorites for April! I want to know your favorites, leave a comment below and tell me about them! More blog posts coming soon! Maybe my current skin care or hair routine? Favorite brushes, or a spring makeup tutorial? Let me know what you guys want to see! Happy Spring! xoxoxo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November Beauty Favorites!

Hi Dolls! So, I have yet to do a ‘favorites’ blog post. I hope to start doing one every single month. In October and so far this November i’ve been doing a lot of shopping, especially because fall has officially arrived and I’ve picked up all kinds of new beauty products to share! Here are some of my new favorites!

To start off, I was shopping at Ulta on a quest for a new foundation. I came across the Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation, tried it on and fell in love! I’ve tested a lot of foundations and this one is by far my favorite. It gives me full coverage without looking cakey, and gives my skin a satin/matte finish. It feels weightless, and because of the clay in the product, it absorbs any oil throughout the day so you don’t get that mid day shine. The 12 hour coverage is also something I love about it because I don’t have to touch up my makeup as often.  My complexion looks flawless every time I apply this product and the texture of my skin feels so smooth, I highly recommend it to try!

My next favorite is MAC’s ‘Painterly’ paint pot. It makes the best eyeshadow primer, but I especially love it to hold liquid or gel eyeliner in place! I love the opaque color and matte finish, and how well it holds your eye makeup in place, it is solid! I use this product every single day, and especially when I am doing anyones makeup for a special event, it is magic in a jar! A little bit goes a long way, it spreads easily, and also lasts all day without creasing! Also, since the color is so light, it really enhances the color of any eyeshadow. It is definitely a must have in your makeup bag!

Now lets talk lipstick. I love fall especially because of the beautiful colors of the season. I also love it because I can break out one of my favorite fall lip colors, MAC’s ‘Rebel’. This lip color is so gorgeous and the perfect color for this time of year! It is such a pretty fuchsia/ deep berry color (it looks A LOT darker in the tube than it really is, don’t let the appearance fool you). It has a nice satin finish and I think it compliments a variety of skin tones. The color ‘Rebel’ also comes in a lip gloss and nail polish at MAC. Don’t be afraid to try it, it might become your new favorite!;)

Another lipstick I’m LOVING this fall is MAC’s ‘Blankety’. I’m a sucker for nude lipsticks,  they are always my go to, and my usual go to is ‘Myth’. But it has been a little too pale for me recently especially because I am not as tan as I was during the spring and summer it has been making me look washed out.  When I was browsing the lipsticks at MAC the other day, I came across this gem. It is the perfect darker, more pinky nude for fall. It’s perfect for everyday use since it is so soft and natural. Definitely my new favorite!

 

 

Recently, I ordered a bunch of lashes from True or False Lashes and i LOVE them! At first, I was skeptical because they were so cheap whenI ordered them. When they came in, I was so happy with them! They are easy to apply and look fabulous. They have a variety of lashes to choose from but they do sell out quickly, and it can take them a few weeks to arrive in the mail, but they are so worth the wait! Also, they sent me 4 free pairs of the ‘Marilyn’ lashes with my order! Who doesn’t love free lashes, and how cute is the packaging?! They are only 1.50 a pair! Go check them out at trueorfalse.myshopify.com!

 

My last favorite for this month isn’t actually a beauty product, but I’m obsessed with candles, especially the ones from Bath and Body works! Every year, I go in there and buy all my favorites for the upcoming season. This year for fall,  I found a new favorite. Pumpkin Caramel latte! Its smells SO good, like a cozy coffee shop! I am a Pumpkin spice latte junkie this time of year and I think thats why I love this candle so much, it mixes my two favorite things together! So if you’re a fan too, this candle is for you!:) But if you are looking for a nice fall scented beauty product, you’re in luck because this scent comes in a cute pocket sized hand sanitizer too (in my purse at the moment!) Love it!

 

 

 

Now that you know some of my new favorites this month, I want to know some of yours! Please share them with me in a comment below! Happy Fall:) xoxo