Before we enter the fall season, I wanted to pay homage to the products that I relied on all summer long. Since these are products that I reached for day after day, I think they all have earned some recognition :)
Lorac Pocket PRO Palette– This is the first Lorac product I
have tried, and I was not disappointed! The shadows are buttery smooth and
nicely pigmented. The shade selection is
versatile despite being small—a light, medium, and dark color and two shimmers
and a matte. I bought this small sized palette because I was seriously considering
purchasing the Lorac Pro palette (I'm so late to the party). I must say this
palette convinced me to spend the money for the entire palette... until I saw an
Instagram post showing the new Lorac Mega Pro Palette. Now I have decided to
wait for that! I also ordered the Lorac Nude (arrived but untested) and Lorac
tantalizer (which I might do a review on). Overall, this little trio surely
started an addiction...
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara Black– I have heard so many recommendations for this cheap ($3!) yet powerful mascara, so I had to try it. Size matters when it comes to my lashes, and the bigger they are the better. Just as the name suggests, this mascara provides great volume. I am also able to get a decent amount of length and separation from this product. Nevertheless, this magical wand is lacking in one major way—it does not hold a curl for my straight lashes. Not to worry, I simply apply a tiny coat of another waterproof mascara immediately after curling my lashes. I follow up with a generous second coat of my Jordana Great Lash. And tada!- big lashes and open eyes.
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e.l.f. Essential All Over Color Stick in Golden Peach– I had
never given this delightful stick proper use, until I dug it out of my stash
this summer. The color is a beautiful bronzed peach that doubles as a blush and
highlight. (This product can also be used as a lipstick or cream shadow, but I
only use it on my cheeks.) The color stick was a staple in my makeup routine
all summer—from light to heavy makeup days. While I greatly enjoyed using it on
alongside bronzer and sometimes beneath a powder brush, its versatility was
most noticeable when used as my sole cheek product. On quick makeup days, I
would use this alone on my cheeks, applying a generous amount to the apples of
my cheeks and up to my hairline. It was pink enough to provide color, bronzy
enough to warm up my complexion, AND glowy enough to add a slight highlight. Its
performance makes it a great product, but it's $1 price tag makes it a must
have ;)
Maybelline Very Berry
Baby Lips– I had never given
into the Baby Lips hype—for hydration, I preferred Burt's Bees and for light
color my Revlon Lip Butters. But this particular shade won me over. Its bright
hue was perfect at adding a pop of color into a more subtle look, while the
sheerness of the color also made is wearable with more bolder eye looks. Like
other baby lip products, the formula is silky and provides a decent of amount
hydration. The upside? This is a winning
lip product I will carry over into fall. The downside? The Very Berry shade was
a part of the spring 2014 limited edition—so I'll have to scour drugstores
looking for a backup.
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Purely Pampering Pistachio Cream with Magnolia Body Wash– This. Smells. Incredible. I don't think I have ever been so impressed with a shower scent. Just as the name promises, I really do feel pampered when I wash with this. The aroma is warm and sweet, making it another favorite that will transition nicely into fall. The soaps texture is creamy, and it suds up nicely. Most importantly, I still feel clean, not just perfumed after using it, something I often feel "pampering" body washes miss the mark on. I highly recommend giving this one a sniff next time you are strolling the aisles of your drugstore.
Silver and Pearl Earrings- These dainty beauties have been the only silver earrings I have worn this summer! I have especially loved these earrings, because the summer weather has caused me to change up my hair and fashion routine. Typically, I wear my hair down and my go to jewelry item is a statement necklace. However, the heat and humidity has caused me to avoid anything on my neck—be it hair or a necklace! That's where these earrings come in. When my hair is pulled back and I'm not wearing a necklace, they add more interest and polish to my overall look.
What have been your most used products this summer?
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