January Favorites

This is a companion post to my youtube video on my January Favorites. The video can be seen here:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoRDDbLOe9k

The products and links are listed below. Some of them seem to be hard to find. Of course, I would pick things that will be difficult to replace LOL.

Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez collection in love song


http://www.drugstore.com/opi-nicole-by-opi-selena-gomez-nail-lacquer-love-song/qxp471136?catid=196092

A pretty medium purple color that stays on great! Put a few coats on, as it's in between sheer and opaque. It grew out before it chipped. That's a winner in my book

Sephora by OPI in tempted by teal


http://www.amazon.com/SEPHORA-OPI-Nail-Colour-Tempted/dp/B005ASSIQA

The picture doesn't do it justice. It is a dark teal that has a shimmery golden color throughout it. It's SO pretty and hits the light just right. It reminds me of what a mermaid would wear if mermaids wore nail polish.

L'oreal brow powderist



http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Powderist-Redefining-Powder/dp/B00CQB3KNA

This is a super easy to use and awesome product. I fill my brows in with the darker color and an angled eyeliner brush and set it with a clear eyebrow gel. It makes a big difference and frames your face.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara



http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4490017

This mascara is super easy to use. And it doesn't clump, which is a must to me. It makes your lashes look dramatic and dark, but not too much. You can definitely wear it on a daily basis.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Twinkle



This apparently was a special edition color so it's really hard to find (and pretty much only available online for a super crazy price), but it's just a peachy lip balm. I just use it under other colors, so really any balm would work!

Covergirl nature luxe gloss balm in grenache



http://www.amazon.com/Covergirl-Natureluxe-Gloss-Grenache-0-067-Ounce/dp/B0043TZO5A

This can be a little drying, so I use a balm under it and dap it on instead of rubbing. It's a pretty nudey color which makes my lips look natural instead of pale! I'm so pale my lips are pale LOL

APP- QUIZ UP

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quizup-biggest-trivia-game/id718421443?mt=8

This app is REALLLLLY fun and super addictive. Get it on the itunes store!

PERSONALIZED PLAYING CARDS

http://www.artscow.com/photo-gifts/Playing-Cards

I got these at the website above. Look out for deals, as I was able to get them for super inexpensive.

Beauty Favorites of the Moment

Totally in the mood for a random post, so hope you all are too. Here are a bunch of my favorite beauty things, if anyone is curious. I thought it would be interesting to compare in the future to see what has changed and what hasn't.

shampoo- not very picky about shampoos. I'll use whatever. Currently I switch off between an off brand dandruff shampoo to keep dandruff away and Suave daily clarifying shampoo for when my hair is greasy (I do not recommend using it everyday and it usually takes me 2 rounds of shampoo to get my hair super clean)

conditioner- aussie 3 minute miracle <3 (keep in mind, I wouldn't recommend it for daily use. I don't wash my hair daily)

love this stuff!!

hairspray- aussie finish flexible hold (aerosol version- sorry ozone layer) smells AMAZING & works great

leave in conditioner- usually I would use aussie hair insurance (which is awesome), but using this deep conditioner (see above) I don't need anything special so I some I made myself... find out how to make it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGFDE6bGJI

mousse- TRESemme flawless curls mousse. gives pretty curls, but mostly importantly keeps my frizz at bay!

face primer- I don't use this all the time, but I really love L'Oreal magic lumi light infusing primer. nice finish and good results.

foundation- L'Oreal visible lift smooth absolute instant age reversing foundation. I cannot rave about this enough. Makes my skin look FLAWLESS! Not in love with the brush applicator, but still love it.

even the bottles are pretty!

bb cream- Maybelline dram fresh. Not full coverage, but just enough to hide minor imperfections.

concealer- L'Oreal true match super blendable crayon concealer. Super easy to use and goes on effortlessly.

**I'm not a fan of powder in summer so I don't have a favorite at the moment**

blush- I haven't been wearing blush much since I try to go for a more natural summer look, but I do love the combination or elf shimmering facial whip in lilac petal with milani blush in pink craze over it. super pretty and lasts longer

bronzer- I don't wear bronzer much, either, as I have just tried to embrace my pasty skin! but I do like nyc bronzer in sunny, as pretty much everyone else does. it's inexpensive and does a great job.

highlight- mary-lou manizer from the balm. more expensive than most of my other favorites, but SO beautiful for highlighting. just the perfect product.

the most gorgeous color in person

 

eyebrows- I love filling my brows in with the darkest color from elfs ethereal eyeshadow quad. it is the perfect shade and works great. if necessary, I will also keeps my brows down with elf's clear lash and eyebrow gel

eye primer- L'Oreal magic decrease eyelid primer. goes on smoothly and feels nice on your lids. can't ask for more. well except keeping your shadow on longer, but I never pay attention to that. whoops

mascara- L'Oreal voluminous false lashes. makes your lashes look AWESOME & doesn't require much work. and no clumping is always a plus!

eyeliner- I've been loving Maybelline shadow effects beaming fx in dark brown. I think you can use it as eyeshadow or eyeliner. it's in a crayon form and gives a nice subtler look than black.

eye shadow- like the rest of the natural known world, I love Maybelline eye studio color tattoo in bad to the bronze. it is a beautiful color and applies so easily. I love applying this all over my lid and then working some Revlon satin eyeshadow in polished bronze into the crease. Looks super cute.

so pretty and bronzey!

lip product- since my lips are sort of sensitive, I don't wear lip products much, but the one I've been reaching for lately is L'Oreal colour riche balm in laze in the maze. it's so creamy and pretty and isn't overwhelming to my light complexion. definitely a win.

perfume/body spray- since it's summer, i'm leaning towards body sprays and Dark Kiss by bath and body works is by far my go-to scent


I have learned I use a lot more L'Oreal products than I realized lol. But these are all my current favorites. What are yours?