Hey friends! Here we are on the last Friday of January. Wow! I don't know about you, but for me it feels like months since Christmas. I don't mean to be hatin' on January, but I'm not sad to see it come and go. Come on spring! I am such a lover of warm weather and sun that spring and summer are my favorite times of the year.
You girls who have little people at home have so many cute, fun things to make your favorites every week. That's just one of the many reasons I miss having my kiddos here. At least when KT (Katie) is home I have something else to draw on. So for this week, I'm going to share a few new things and some old favorites from my makeup routine.
If I've said it once, I've said it 100 times. THIS.IS.THE.BEST.MASCARA!
I've been using this mascara for as long as I can remember and anytime I go in a store to look for it, if they don't have it I almost go into a panic attack. I'm telling y'all, this stuff is legit. I don't sleep in it anymore now that I use Lash Boost at night,๐ but that was one of the original reasons I fell in love with it. You can sleep in it and it doesn't rub off on your pillow case or sheets and when you get in the shower it comes off without tugging on your eyes. It literally just pulls right off your lashes.
I had read a lot of reviews on the Better Than Sex Mascara and decided to give it a try. Well it couldn't hold a candle to this. No matter how hard I tried it wouldn't thicken up my lashes the way the Loreal does and I can't stand the name.
I have an oily T-zone and I don't know about you, but I prefer to shine in other ways than on my face. Kellyann shared a version of this product that she likes to use and I knew I needed to try it. It really does a great job of keeping the shininess to a minimum. I pair it with my Avon Magix (another one I've been using forever) and together they are a mighty 1, 2 punch!
I started using this powder within the last year and guess what? I love it. I've never been a heavy foundation wearer and since I do have oily areas I prefer a powder over a liquid to help combat that. This powder wears well, applies beautifully and has built in SPF20, which I love.
The retractable brush has wonderful, soft bristles and I like that you can even go ahead a dip it in a little powder, retract it, put the lid on and throw in your purse for a touch up.
I've been using a Mac all-in-one highlighter/bronzer for about a year. I really like having a combo product that isn't a straight up bronzer. Sometimes with a bronzer it's a little hard not to go overboard. Mine is discontinued but I'll try this one when I run out and need a new one.
A mini version of this highlighter came in a Sephora Play box I got. I liked it so much I used it all up and got a full size. My favorite use for it is under my eyebrows on my brow bone in in place of a highlighter eye shadow. I also dab a little in the corner of my eyes and down the center of my nose. Try it, you'll like it.
This sunny little pot is my new favorite product. I actually received it through Influenster. I still love my Rodan and Fields eye cream and use it everyday, but in the morning before I put on my makeup I've been using this. It immediately brightens my under eye area and I feel like it neutralizes the color under my eyes. I think it helps my concealer and powder go on better too. If you aren't familiar with Influenster here's a little about it:
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So what are your favorite beauty products? We all have them and sharing about them is a great way to discover something new.
Happy Weekend!
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This is fantastic! I am SO needing to change up my products. I've been searching for a new mascara. I'll definitely give this one a try. I agree on the R+F eye cream. So good I also like the moisturizer in the capsules. I've been out for awhile and need to get some more. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. Eek. Hope you have a great weekend! Looking forward to testing a few of these products. xo ~Sherry
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry! My daughter and I both use the mascara and swear by it. The Intensive Renewing Serum capsules are one of my favorite R&F products. They aren't cheap, but the do the job๐. Have a beautiful weekend! XO
Delete"Little people at home." Ha! I know one day I'm gonna miss that sassy mouth of hers!
ReplyDeleteYes, you will but she'll still be sassy when she comes back...LOL. Happy weekend! XO
DeleteWell that was nice, having a rummage around your dressing table! I'm not familiar with any of the products, so am off to have a rummage through your links. Oh and I'm a spring summer girl too. Happy weekend, Lisa, x.
ReplyDeleteI knew there was a reason I like you Mary! Spring and summer girls are the best. Happy Weekend! XOXO
DeleteHow is it that I have NEVER heard of that mascara? But I'll tell ya what I love L'Oreal mascara! I use Voluminous by L'Oreal but I'm thinking I need to try yours. Even though I remove my make up every night I still get residual mascara on my pillow case! When I clicked on the link for your Avon Magix it took me to the mascara,fyi. I have never heard of that product before so I'd love to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out sweet friend! I think when I run out of my setting spray I am going to get the one you have - my skin is oily. Speaking of oily skin - I used to complain about it when I was younger and everyone told me I'd appreciate it when I got older because I wouldn't age badly. Hmmmm...I think someone fibbed, lol!
I hope you have a marvelous weekend my love!
xo,
Kellyann
This mascara removes so easily it's crazy. Thanks for the heads up about the Magix. I fixed it. I've been using it forever and I've tried some other primers, but always go back to this. Yeah, I don't know that oily skin is keeping me any younger either. LOL Oh well. Hope you had a happy Friday! XOXO
DeleteI LOVE it when hip, stylish cuties like you share the products they love! Why do I not have a retractable brush? Ooooh I’m a,ways game for a new eye cream, these peepers need all the help they can get! Hope your weekend is full of contentment and so much joy! xo
ReplyDeleteAwww, well I love it when you share anything! This eye cream was a happy surprise. Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend! XO
DeleteWell, I'd love for you to try Thrive mascara and tell me what you think of it. I've been using it for 2 weeks and it's the absolute best I've ever used and I bet I've used 100 different mascaras in my 65 years. I just tried if off of a FB ad which I never do. I may try to find the Double Extend just to see for myself. :o)) I didn't know R&F had a mineral powder and I do love mineral powder. Have a great weekend Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that, but I did just look at it. I definitely like the price of the Loreal better and I always buy it at Bed, Bath & Beyond with a coupon๐. The peptide powder is great! In the summer I use the medium and right now for winter I'm mixing light and medium together (I just take the shaker thingy off and combine them) to get a better color for my skin. Have a wonderful weekend, Lea! XOXO
DeleteI used that mascara years ago, and then I couldn't find it in stores anymore. I guess it's back now. I'll have to look for it. Hope you had a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI find it at Bed, Bath & Beyond and use a coupon!๐๐ป Hope the move went smoothly!!❤️
DeleteOk, once I am out of mascara, I am totally trying your recommendation! It sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh you definitely should. I just hope you love it like I do.๐
DeleteI have some of these products and totally agree! I currently use Rodan and Fields, but haven't tried that product out, will have to try it out! I'm going to share this on The Blended Blog's Friday favorites this week, cause they are all my favorites too! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to add if you need to get to that $80 free shipping mark๐. I really do like it. Thanks for sharing! That made me smile! Happy Tuesday!! XO
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