1) Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer Pencil in Medium
This little pencil comes packaged with the Glamofluge concealer tube. At first I thought, "I'll never use that", but then I saw a YouTube video where a guru (I don't remember who) used a flesh-toned pencil to line her water line to brighten up her eyes. I often see people use a white eyeliner pencil, but the flesh tone looks less harsh and just so natural. Another tip with this is to outline your lips with it for definition. It creates clean lines for any lip color you've applied. So I don't use this for its intended purpose, but it's great for eyes and lips!
2) MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation
I have been favoring this powder over any other this month. Unlike MAC's MSF Natural, it leaves a matte finish, something I need since the heat and humidity has been crazy this month. I use this over liquid foundation usually, or if I'm in a rush I swirl it on bare skin with a kabuki brush. It provides coverage but looks natural and matte. Great powder for summer!
3) C.O. Bigelow Lipgloss
This is another one of those products that I can't believe I've neglected mentioning this long. I have been using this lip gloss for years, and have about 5 on hand at all times. My favorite is the Ultra Mentha Lip Shine, a clear gloss that is minty and ultra moisturizing. I also have the Spearmint one and a few of the colored ones. They are about $8.00 at Bath and Body Works, and I am compelled to pick one up every time I'm in the store. They come in sooo many varieties as well, I urge you to pick one up the next time you visit BBW!
4). MAC Springsheen Blush
I recently mentioned this in a haul and have been loving it ever since. It's a peachy color with a gold sheen that is so fresh and pretty for summer. I have hardly used any other blush this month.
That's it for favorite products. I haven't been too focused on make-up this last month, but I am going on a shopping spree soon and hope to get some new things :)
Favorite blog of the month:
Vintage Makeup
Vintage Makeup offers reviews, tutorials, and my favorite---posts she calls "Swatched," where she swatches a featured makeup item. They are really helpful. She also posts awesome EOTDs (Eyes of the Day). I love her comments, they are always so enthusiastic and positive...they make my day :) I have been absolutely loving her blog, go check it out!
Goodbyes:
Something else I want to add to my monthly favorites is products I used up that month. I learned from my Mini Project 10 Pan (which I never wrote about because I accidentally threw half of the items away cleaning out a drawer) that it's soooo hard for me to go without buying ANYTHING for a while. I need something little here, a drugstore mascara maybe, or some MAC or Clinique every once in a while. But the use-it-up mentality from MP10P has stuck, and I've been using up stuff like crazy.
USED UP:
Wen Cleansing Conditioner--Repurchase? NO, too expensive!
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave for Dry Skin--Repurchase? Yes
Bath & Body Works Dark Kiss Shower Gel--Repurchase? YES. Adore it!
PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo, travel size--Repurchase? No
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, 1.7 Fl. Oz. size--Repurchase? Yes
Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover, travel size--Repurchase? Yes
PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask, travel size--Repurchase? No
Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara--Repurchase? Yes
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Eye Pencil in 01 Onyx--Repurchase? Yes (and already have!)
Soft Lips SPF 20 Lip Protectant in Vanilla--Repurchase? Maybe...not my favorite lip balm, but not too bad either.
That's all for this month! Thank you so much for reading. What did you use up in April?
I have the Hard Candy concealer too, I'll have to try it for the waterline! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I'm your favorite blog of the month! Thank you SO much, I'm honored, and I'll be sure to do more swatch posts! I've been slacking on those recently.
You've used up so much! Great job, I've been trying, but I seem to end up using the same thing for ages, and get bored, any tips on how to use things up faster? :)
Thanks again!
I love soft lips lip balm! Its one of my favorites that I always have to have with me! And a cheaper way to get eye make up off is to use vaseline. :) I usually use a qutip to get the eyeliner off the bottom of my eye! :)
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