Monday, December 9, 2013

My top ten beauty must-haves!




Happy Monday! Today's post is dedicated to the top ten products that I cannot live without and use pretty consistently, if not, every day. Some of these products are recent finds, and others are products I've been using forever.
 
 
One: Sonia Kashuk Take Cover Concealing Stick - At last I have finally found a concealer that I'm in LOVE with! This stuff is so creamy and so easy to work with. It's pretty thick which equals great coverage for my hereditary dark circles.
 
Two: Botanics Organic Rosewater Toning Spritz - This is a more recent must-have of mine that I discovered over the summer while browsing through Target. (Did I mention how much I loooove Target?) This stuff cools the skin and leaves it very refreshed. I recommend using after you wash your face, and following up with a good moisturizer.
 
Three: Kate Sommerville Exfoli-Kate - This is by far the best exfoliating face wash I have ever used. I will admit that it is super abrasive which can leave skin a bit red after you use it. However, it leaves your skin so soft and squeaky clean.
 
Four: Tom Ford Black Orchid - The most incredible smelling perfume on Earth! In my opinion :) I was given this as a gift a few years ago, and I still get so many compliments when I wear it, from guys and girls. This fragrance is super sexy and sultry, great for a night out!
 
Five: Got 2B Powder'ful Volumizing Styling Powder - For those of you who aren't familiar with styling powders, they are very easy to work with. Just shake a bit in your hand...work into your roots.. and viola! Super sexy hair with lots of volume. This one is by far the best out there.
 
Six: Smith's Rosebud Salve Strawberry lip balm - OH MY GOSH. I recently discovered this a month ago at Sephora, and I cannot stop applying it! It smells and tastes amazing, and makes your lips so soft. I also think its priced pretty well (around $7) compared to other high end lip balms which are usually around $20.
 
Seven: Soap and Glory Butter Yourself Body Cream - This stuff is awesome. I actually randomly picked this up at Sephora a month ago, and its done wonders for my skin. It smells pretty good too.
 
Eight: MAC Naked Lunch - I'm sure most of you are no stranger to the MAC brand, or one of their best selling neutral shade's: Naked Lunch. This eye shadow looks great on any skin tone, as is the perfect champagne color that can be worn alone, or paired with a crease color.
 
Nine: YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Nude Beige - The PERFECT nude lipstick. It's so creamy, and even looks great on those who are fair-skinned. I prefer this to MAC's nude lipsticks as they usually dry my lips out, and can sometimes make me look dead.
 
Ten: Benefit They're Real Mascara - Favorite mascara of all time, hands down. I'm not sure if its the brush itself, or the formula, but it makes your lashes look volumized and lengthened without clumping. Definitely worth the splurge.

The PERFECT Self-Tanner

I figured this would be an appropriate post with all the Christmas and New Year's parties coming up, as I'm sure everyone wants to look tanned and flaw-less. I have tried literally every self-tanner under the sun, both drugstore and high-end. Nothing, however, compares to bareMineral's Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner. Guys, this stuff is literally incredible. I have applied this a countless number of times, and its the most natural looking self-tanner there is. No streaking, no orange-y color, no bad smell! In fact, it smells INCREDIBLE (like almonds!). For a more flawless application I recommend using the brand's body brush, its easier to buff the tanner into your skin and it won't make your palms orange. There is also a Faux Tan Face, but I've been using the body tanner on my face and haven't noticed any problems so far.








As far as I know, the tanner isn't available at Sephora as of yet, but I do know they carry the tanner at bareMinerals stores and Ulta carries it as well. QVC actually sells the Faux Tan body and body brush together for $56.00. A little pricey, I know, but its a bigger bottle than what is usually sold in stores and it's well worth it! I've posted the links below for you guys :)

Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner

bareMinerals Deluxe Faux Tan 16 oz. w/Brush




Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned in this post.