July and August have been "slow" months in terms of trying out new makeup. I used a lot of the same products in July and August, so I figured it was easier to combine this blog into one post rather than two. Here are my 6 favorite beauty favorites from July & August!
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara ($22 at Sephora)
I got this as a sample from Urban Decay prior to the product being released, but I wasn't really all that excited about it. Truth is, I own a few other high end mascara brands and I just don't find them to be that special. I also know that what really makes a mascara awesome is the brush. When I first used this mascara I looked at the brush and thought, "no thanks!" I decided to use it anyway, and I was amazed at how well it lengthened my lashes and added volume. A lot of mascaras make your lashes feel stiff, but what I love about UD Perversion is that it doesn't have that effect. I'll definitely be purchasing the full-sized version once my sample runs out!
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation - shade: Medium Beige ($27 at Sephora)
Last month, I LOVED the Revlon Colorstay Foundation. As it gets hotter and hotter this summer, I've found that liquid foundation just won't work for me because of how much I sweat (gross, I know). What I love about the Bare Minerals matte foundation is that it doesn't break me out, it doesn't feel heavy and it looks natural. I think of it as "my face but better." Plus, a little goes a long way. I don't wear foundation often, but this is my summer staple for the days I do.
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow ($5.99 per eyeshadow pan at MakeupGeek.com)
I've learned to do my makeup by watching YouTube videos, and Makeup Geek eyeshadows are a favorite among many beauty bloggers, including Jaclyn Hill. From all of the reviews I've read, people say that they're similar in quality to MAC eyeshadows but at a fraction of the cost. I don't own any MAC eyeshadows, so I can't speak to that. However, I do know that these shadows are so pigmented, they go on smooth and they blend well. I still plan on trying out MAC eyeshadows some day, but for now, I'm in love with my Makeup Geek shadows.
NYX Slide On Eye Pencil ($7.99 at Ulta)
I haven't been using a lot of eyeliner pencils lately, especially since it's summer. Usually eyeliner pencils melt right off, but not this one! It stands up to the heat and is truly waterproof. Proof: One day at work I had a major meltdown and cried my eyes out for a few hours (sorry boss!). I expected to go into the bathroom and see my eyeliner all over my face...but it didn't move. All of my eyeliner (and mascara) was still there. I couldn't believe it!
LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Tube Pencil ($18 at Birchbox)
I got this lip pencil as a sample in my July Birchbox. They sent me the purple shade, and at first, I was like, "Purple?! Oh hell no! They have me all wrong." I tried it one day after work because my curiosity got the best of me, and I was in love from the moment I put it on. The color is completely buildable and doesn't go on harsh or overwhelming. It has a minty taste and slight tingle when you first put it on, which I loved! I've used it a few times since then, and each time I fall in love a little more.
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette ($29 at Sephora)
There's not much to say about these shadows except that they're matte and are great for those days when you want to wear makeup but still want it to look natural. The shadows aren't chalky and they blend beautifully. This palette has been a favorite of mine lately!
Are there any beauty products that you've been loving lately? If so, let me know! I'm always looking for new products to try!
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June 2014 Beauty Favorites
Let me start out by saying this: I'm not a makeup artist. Or a beauty blogger. But I do love beauty products, and I'm sure there are many of you out there who feel the same. Lately, I've been trying out tons of new beauty products, and I figured it may be fun to add beauty favorites to my blog every month. Some of these products were suggestions from beauty bloggers on YouTube, and others are products I heard a lot about and wanted to try. Each month, I'll feature 5-7 products from the previous month that I loved, and I'll include pictures, links and all that fun stuff. So here we go!
Urban Decay Naked Palette ($54 at Sephora)
I bought this palette a year ago, and it was my first real high-end beauty brand purchase. At the time, I had only been buying drugstore brand products, so this was a whole new world for me. Over time, I developed a huge love for this product, and I used it like crazy last month. Some of my favorites are virgin, sin, sidecar and toasted. These eyeshadows are so pigmented and easy to blend, and they go on so smooth. If you're looking for a new palette to buy, I'd definitely recommend it!
Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Mascara ($7.99 at Ulta)
Jaclyn Hill, my absolute favorite beauty blogger on YouTube, mentioned this product in a couple of her videos, and I trusted her opinion enough to try it out. I've been using Maybelline Falsies mascara for YEARS, and I was super reluctant to try a new mascara. I'm glad I did because this one is amazing! It really adds volume a
nd length to my lashes. It doesn't clump, and it's easy to add on more layers. The wand makes it so easy to get every lash, including those stubborn bottom lashes. Yeah, this stuff rocks.
Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer ($8.99 at Ulta)
Another recommendation from Jaclyn Hill! I've been using the Maybelline fit me concealer for about a year, and I was so in love I thought I'd never try anything else. I decided to pick this one up in a shade lighter than my skin tone so I could use it as a highlighter. What a great decision! The weird ball sponge at the top can be annoying at times since I don't always feel like enough product comes out. But after a little bit of patience (and twisting), I always get it to work. I don't really have under eye circles, so I can't say if it works well for that. I do use it as an eye primer sometimes, and I will say that it works really well. This is definitely a great drugstore concealer!
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray ($30 at Sephora for the 4oz. bottle)
Are you noticing a trend here? I obviously love Maybelline and Urban Decay! At first, I was hesitant to spend $30 on a makeup setting spray, but living in Florida, I figured it was a necessity. Holy moly this product is incredible! I mist it on my face after I've applied all of my makeup, and even in the Florida heat, my makeup lasts all day and doesn't move. This has just become a staple in my makeup collection.
Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin ($12.99 at Ulta)
I have oily skin, and living in Florida doesn't make it any better. I usually don't wear liquid foundation because of this since everything just seems to crease or melt off my skin. I bought this foundation back in April, and I recently bought another bottle in a darker shade. Paired with a primer and setting powder, this foundation doesn't budge on me! I also use Urban Decay's makeup setting spray afterwards to give it some extra hold. I usually apply it with a Real Techniques sponge (a dupe for the Beauty Blender) or a Sigma F80 brush. I love that the coverage is buildable, so I can have as little or as much coverage as I'd like.
What products did you try last month that you absolutely loved? I'm always looking for new products, so if you have any suggestions, let me know!
I bought this palette a year ago, and it was my first real high-end beauty brand purchase. At the time, I had only been buying drugstore brand products, so this was a whole new world for me. Over time, I developed a huge love for this product, and I used it like crazy last month. Some of my favorites are virgin, sin, sidecar and toasted. These eyeshadows are so pigmented and easy to blend, and they go on so smooth. If you're looking for a new palette to buy, I'd definitely recommend it!
Jaclyn Hill, my absolute favorite beauty blogger on YouTube, mentioned this product in a couple of her videos, and I trusted her opinion enough to try it out. I've been using Maybelline Falsies mascara for YEARS, and I was super reluctant to try a new mascara. I'm glad I did because this one is amazing! It really adds volume a
nd length to my lashes. It doesn't clump, and it's easy to add on more layers. The wand makes it so easy to get every lash, including those stubborn bottom lashes. Yeah, this stuff rocks.
Another recommendation from Jaclyn Hill! I've been using the Maybelline fit me concealer for about a year, and I was so in love I thought I'd never try anything else. I decided to pick this one up in a shade lighter than my skin tone so I could use it as a highlighter. What a great decision! The weird ball sponge at the top can be annoying at times since I don't always feel like enough product comes out. But after a little bit of patience (and twisting), I always get it to work. I don't really have under eye circles, so I can't say if it works well for that. I do use it as an eye primer sometimes, and I will say that it works really well. This is definitely a great drugstore concealer!
Are you noticing a trend here? I obviously love Maybelline and Urban Decay! At first, I was hesitant to spend $30 on a makeup setting spray, but living in Florida, I figured it was a necessity. Holy moly this product is incredible! I mist it on my face after I've applied all of my makeup, and even in the Florida heat, my makeup lasts all day and doesn't move. This has just become a staple in my makeup collection.
Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin ($12.99 at Ulta)
I have oily skin, and living in Florida doesn't make it any better. I usually don't wear liquid foundation because of this since everything just seems to crease or melt off my skin. I bought this foundation back in April, and I recently bought another bottle in a darker shade. Paired with a primer and setting powder, this foundation doesn't budge on me! I also use Urban Decay's makeup setting spray afterwards to give it some extra hold. I usually apply it with a Real Techniques sponge (a dupe for the Beauty Blender) or a Sigma F80 brush. I love that the coverage is buildable, so I can have as little or as much coverage as I'd like.
What products did you try last month that you absolutely loved? I'm always looking for new products, so if you have any suggestions, let me know!
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