Hey my lovelies! I know I always do monthly faves but by the end of July I realized that I didn't accumulate enough products to do a full post on. I guess you can say that I was enjoying some of the products from previous months. So I decided to wait til August was over so I could combine both months and come up with a collective favorites post. Needless to say I gathered a good amount of new and old faves to share with y'all, so keep reading to get the 411!
Skincare
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque- This mask is a holy grail since I hit puberty lol. The cooling effect it has is so soothing after a hot summer day. If I feel like my face is extremely greasy or clogged, I like to treat myself to an instant facial with this minty goodness. Its a must!
Radical Skincare Youth Infusion Serum- If you follow me on Instagram then you would've seen that a couple of months ago my friend/sister in law who worked at Space NK gave me a bag of skincare goodies. Amongst those products was this face serum. Though I'd probably never purchase this serum because its ridiculously expensive, I'm so glad I got to try it. I like to apply this lightweight serum after I have washed and toned my face and before I apply a moisturizer. I love the citrus scent and cooling effect it has, and its not greasy it all! If you can get your hand on a sample or afford the real deal, definitely add this serum into your skincare routine.
E.L.F. Makeup Mist & Set Spray- I recently purchased this product and I love it! But instead of using it to set my makeup (not necessary for me since I don't wear much besides BB cream and eyeliner) I use it when I'm outside and feeling dehydrated. NO, I do not drink it lol but when I feel extremely hot and sweat profusely, I whip out this spray and spritz it 2-3 times on my face and I'm instantly cooled off. It has Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E which is all GREAT for your skin. I know I'll be using this through the rest of the year because it refreshes my complexion when I feel like I look a bit dull.
Simple Oil Balancing Wipes- As you can tell from the picture, I totally used up these babies lol. I first tried out these wipes when I got a sample pack (7 count) in the mail. I really enjoyed how the wipes were moist and not dried out. They do a good job at removing the first layer of makeup off your skin, but I always like to double cleanse and use a face wash afterwards. I went ahead and purchased a full pack (25 count) of the oil balancing wipes. To be honest, there's nothing special about these. They work the same as the original wipes. But they didn't irritate my skin so I found it to be quite handy this summer
Makeup
Garnier All day Shine Control BB Cream- You guys...I found the perfect BB cream for myself. I hate foundation and I tried it out for the first time this summer and once again validated how much I hate how it makes me look/feel. I opt out for BB creams because they're lighter(weight wise) and some claim to help the skin. When I saw this BB cream which claimed to control shine and had SPF 20, I had to have it! I'm so happy to finally have a cream the evens out my skin tone without making my pores feel clogged/being cakey. I only use a dime size of product and apply it to my undereyes, on and around my nose, and around my mouth. I spread it out to my cheeks evenly either using my fingertips or the Real Techniques Buffing Brush(right of pic) which is part of the Real Techniques Core Collection Set. This brush makes the application so even and smooth, it really looks flawless. And of course the soft bristles make the applicatiton enjoyable as well hehe
Lips
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I mentioned the Nyx slim lip pencil, Jordana Matte lipstick and Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in my your lips but better post so head over to that to see why I love these shades and where to get them!
Accessories
I got this cute little pencil case from Rite Aid from the dollar isle. Since I'm not in school/work, I dont need a pencil case but I fell in love with the print and so I was like, I'm using this as a mini makeup bag! For $1, why the F not??!
I like to carry smaller handbags/backpacks in the summer because helps me minimize the amount of stuff I carry and this pencil case has helped me narrow down my absolute necessities. I hope this inspires you to utilize your cute pencil cases for makeup related purposes. Saves a little $$ while being smart!
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| fits in my necessities perfectly |
Last but not least I wanted to give a shout out to my sunnies. These adorable round sunglasses from Forever 21 have a really unique look to them but go with everything. I couldn't find the exact glasses on the site but they have a huge selection of round sunnies if you're digging that Jackie O vibe, click here to check em out.
I honestly don't care to pay a lot for sunglasses because they always break or get lost. I liked these glasses because they had a subtle floral design on the temples. If someone sat close to me they'd notice the design and tell me how cute the floral is, and who doesn't love compliments?
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| floral detailing on the temples |
This has been one of the least productive summers I've ever had. I didn't really do anything fun and I had a cloud of negativity floating over my head for the most part. This year in general has been a tough one but I've been trying to be more positive recently because I don't want to drown in a self pity pool. Hope my lovely readers had a better summer than I did lol and if not, its OK because we can look forward to something to come. I love the Fall so I am excited to start layering up, Fall fashion and a new beginning. As always, happy reading my friends. xoxo
