January 2011 Favorites!

I know it's been a week since I posted and is definitely late for January faves, but school is in full swing and my life has been very busy. I have 17 credit hours and am tutoring Statistics 3 hours a week...whew. I have:
-Sociology of Family & Marriage
-Theories of Personality
-Senior Thesis Seminar!
-Financial Accounting
-Honors Tutorial Practicum
-Cognitive Psychology
I really do love my major though. Psychology is so interesting to me and I'm at the point where I get to take lots of psych classes. Anyways, without further ado, January favorites!

1. Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup in Shade 08 (N)

I've been grabbing for this foundation the most lately. It's sheer coverage and leaves my skin looking fresh. This finish is dewy on my skin (I apply with a damp sponge). It does have tiny reflective particles in it, but it doesn't make your face look like a disco ball. You can only see the glitter in direct sunlight. 

2. Original Carmex. My lips have been so dry this month and Carmex feels so soothing. It has Camphor, Menthol, and Phenol in to sooth and heal cracked lips. I prefer the sqeeze tube as it's more sanitary than the original pot form.

 

3. Sephora Brand Gloss Ultra-Brilliance in #14. This is a milky pink lip gloss similar to NARS Turkish Delight. I love the sheer light pink color it gives to my lips. Good lasting power as well.



4. Laura Mercier Undercover Pot in 2. I have been obsessed with this stuff! The creamy peach color is great for my under eye circles, while the yellow side is good for covering pimples. It seems hard and tacky but thats how it's supposed to be....that texture allows it to adhere to pimples and make the disappear. The yellow setting power keeps the concealer in place and from creasing. Love it!

5. Smashbox Lipgloss in Afterglow. This is a deluxe trial size I've been using towards completing project mini pan! It's creamy and moisturizing and leaves a sheer coral glow with subtle shimmer. I love the brush applicator as opposed to the usual doe foot applicator. I will be sad when this little baby is used up. 

6. Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder in Universal. Another sample size I'm using up. This stuff is really similar to MUFE HD setting powder--reduces visible pore size and mattifies beautifully.

7. Kate Spade Twirl. Yet another sample that I'm using up that I love. Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Baies Rose, Pink Watermelon, White Peach, Red Currant, Blackberry, Star Jasmine, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Sun-Kissed Skin Accord, French Macaron, Luminous Musk, Amber.

Style: Sparkling. Joyful. Fruity-Floral. Smells sophistacated and amazing :)

Full size bottle:

8. Bourjois Contour Clubbing Waterproof Eyeliner in 42 gris tecktonik. A lovely graphite shade that looks smoldering when smudged on the lower lash line. I adore this.

 

9. Clinique Eyeshadow Quad with Rum Spice, Champange, Chocolate Chip, and Lucky Penny. I create an every day smoky eye with this palette. Rum Spice is my favorite, a bronzy cinnamon color that makes the green in my eyes stand out.

10. Last but not leatst, MAC's sable. I swipe this all over the lid when I'm in a rush and it's gorgeous. It's a frost finish so it has a lovely sheen to it,

I am going to start including a favorite blog in my monthly favorites. I enjoy reading other beauty blogs and I want to share with you my favorites. This month is Fabulous Finds, a beauty and fashion blog by Emily D. I love reading Emily's reviews and hauls, and I love that she posts so frequently. Plus she shares my affinity for Bath and Body works! On a personal level, she is such a sweet girl and I have enjoyed getting to know her through her blog posts and e-mails. The best part of blogging is interacting with others and getting to know them---I love it. Check out Emily's awesome blog to get know Emily.


http://fabulousfinds4.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for reading! What were your January faves?
Interested in purchasing any of mine?