to pick a favorite lip gloss. I have different favorites for different seasons, times of day, occasions, outfits, etc. While I can’t name a fave, I must talk about Tarte’s maracuja juicy lip plumping oil with hyaluronic acid. This gloss is so good. I have it in rose. It is super hydrating and very glossy. It’s full of good for your lips ingredients. I wear it alone and layer over lipstick.
with great finds. First up, Thayers PH Balancing Daily Cleanser with Aloe Vera. This face wash is super affordable and super effective. It removes dirt and makeup while remaining gentle on the skin. It gives a deep clean without leaving skin feeling striped.
My recent go to lip gloss has been Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Plumping Lip Oil . It is a great topper or wears well alone. Not sticky and gives lips a nice bounce.
I’m getting everything off with Bobbi Brown’s Soothing Cleansing Oil. This oil feels like silk. I use it as step one in my double cleanse routine.
LIP-LOVING SCRUBSTICK FROM FENTY IS MY FAVORITE LIP EXFOLIATOR OUT THERE. I LOVE THAT IT COMES IN A STICK INSTEAD OF A TUB. IT ALLOWS YOU TO APPLY GOOD PRESSURE WHILE PUTTING IT ON. IT USES APRICOt SEEDS TO GENTLY EXFOLIATE. LIPS ARE LEFT SOFT AND KISSABLE.
this August. I found some new products that I am really enjoying. The first is DRMTLGY’s Luminous Eye Corrector with SPF 41. This may be my favorite find of the year. It is a color corrector with SPF. It works so well you may not need concealer with it. The good news is it lays beautifully under makeup. It is packed with good for you ingredients. I like to apply it with my finger.
Next I’ve gotten into Lancome’s LIP IDÔLE SQUALANE BUTTERGLOW HYDRATING LIP BALM in keep it Glowy. This is a barely there, lip enhancing product. I like to use it for a no makeup look. It feels hydrating and soft.
Lastly I am using Neutregena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum. This serum absorbs super fast and is extremely lightweight. It fights wrinkles and dark spots. I layer a heavier moisturizer on top.
Stay tuned for September Super Stars….
Here’s what I’m into this month…..
For my hair I’m loving Carol’s Daughter Born To Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. It makes hair strong, soft, and manageable.
I’m also really liking the Agadir Rosemary & Rice Water collection for both in shower and styling products.
On my face and lips I’m liking Macrene Actives High Performance Face Cream, Serum, and Lip Filler. The line gives results and is packed with good for you ingredients.
My Essence is called a Toner but it does all the things. It’s Alleven’s Total Toner.
Lastly, for my girls that love budget find, She Glam’s Insta Ready Face and Under Eye Setting Powder Duo in Bubble Gum is an incredible under eye brightener. It will also lock your concealer in place.
are yours with Provence Beauty’s Soft Bisous Plumping + Smoothing Lip Mask. This has become my new favorite lip mask. I absolutely love the applicator. It is a plastic curved tip that hugs every inch of your mouth for perfect and precise application. The product is strong without being too heavy. It is great for daytime or overnight use. My lips were immediately hydrated and over a few days I noticed a visible plumpness. The packaging is cute and looks great on your cosmetics shelf.
with Provence Beauty’s Pink Rosé Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil. I highly recommend trying this one out. The feel is ultra luxury. A lot of lip oils on the market seem just like regular glosses to me. This one stands out as a true lip oil. The feel is lux. It is soft and soothing immediately upon application. The color is gorgeous and I think a nice universal shade for all skin tones. It has the perfect amount of glisten without looking like you’ve got junk on your face. There is no stickiness. I love that it is packed with good for you ingredients but I would happily buy it just for the feel and look alone. The only negative thing if I had to search for one is that you do need to reapply. Your lips soak up the moisture and the initial glow fades a bit. This is a great lipstick topper, but for me I will be rocking this daily on its own.
their innovative, effective products. They came out with a great way to have everything you need in a convenient pouch. It’s their Sun Belt Sampler. This bag has four minis of vacations top selling suncare products. It all comes in a cute nostalgic fanny pack. You can take this with you to the pool, beach or on a vacation and be set with everything you need. Sun block oil, sunscreen, face sunscreen, and after sun gel. I also love their Chardonnay Lip Oil with SPF 30. The oil is so soft and luxurious. It is almost weightless yet gives a great gloss and shine to the lips. They feel hydrated and plumped. It has a caramel/vanilla smell and a bit of a sweet taste. It somehow provides spf 30 protection on top of all of that. I like that the applicator is very fat. It allows for the perfect amount to quickly coat your lips. I love how it looks on my lips when I wear it alone, but it also makes a great topper to add shine to lipstick.
here’s what I am playing with this month…
Alastin Skincare’s HA Immerse Serum. It’s lightweight, absorbs quick, great for layering, and sits well under makeup. It’s won some awards, and Alastin is a skincare company you can trust.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss. Everytime I think I found my favorite gloss, I fall in love with another. This is definitly a top 3. I have it in Pink 001, and it is perfect. The right amount of shine, no stickyness, and great hold.
I pair the above gloss with the perfect Nude Liner I found from ColourPop. It’s their Lippie Pencil in BFF. It goes on smooth and easy, and pairs with any nude lip or pink gloss.
Stay tuned for what March brings…
the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer from Fenty Beauty! This is my new go-to lip gloss. The color, texture, feel, and look are perfect. I have it in “Fussy”. It’s soft and light, and has good staying power for a gloss. It has no glitter but major reflective shine. It conditions with Shea Butter, it’s not sticky, and has a pretty scent. So pucker up with Fenty!
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