Monday, July 28, 2014

Monthly Favorites July 2014


~ MAC Studio Tech foundation: This is my favorite Summertime foundation because it is so easy to apply and sets to such a strong finish. I don't sweat this off and it doesn't smear either, so it makes for a great foundation to wear on those super hot and humid Summer days! Mine is in the color NW15, and a trick I learned is to keep the foil that covers the product over the product even after you've opened it to keep the product from drying-out quickly.

~ Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer: I have been using MAC Pro Longwear concealer for a long while now, and I found this in my collection and decided to re-try it. I'd forgotten what a great concealer this is! It sets fast but not too fast (gives you enough time to blend it out), stays on the skin through sweat and heat, and doesn't cake up or melt off.

~ MAC SuperSlick Liquid Eyeliner in "On The Hunt": I've been searching for a good liquid eyeliner for the past 3 months. I never thought to try MAC because no one ever talks about their liquid eyeliners. I tried it at the MAC store and absolutely loved it! The applicator is firm but still flexible enough to use easily, and the formula is super black and long-lasting, not to mention waterproof.

~ Physician's Formula Organic Wear Fake-Out mascara: This is one of the only mascaras that doesn't make my eyes itch if I wear it all day. Not only is it an organic formula, but it's a great mascara! It really does make my lashes look big and fake, and also voluminous and defined.

~ MAC Eyelash Curler: I have been looking for a proper eyelash curler for about 6 months. I tried ELF, Revlon, Lacross... they just weren't working for me. They were too big and would always pinch my eyelids when I would try to squeeze my lashes. So I decided to spend a little extra and get a really nice eyelash curler in the hopes that it would work better. It was worth the extra money! This is the best eyelash curler I've ever owned, and it's true what they say: a good eyelash curler will change your life.

~ Smith's Menthol and Eucalyptus Balm: I've been using this as a lip-balm, and it works absolutely beautifully. What's really great about it is you'd think it'd have a really strong, obnoxious smell to it, but it actually has a very light pleasant, fresh smell. It also has a cooling effect on the lips so when they are chapped and sore it soothes them and makes them feel better.

~ Smith's Minted Rose lip-balm: This balm smells akin to black licorice and has a red tint to it. It's very similar to the Menthol and Eucalyptus balm in that it is petroleum based, but instead of a cooling sensation it has a tingly sensation on the lips. It's very pleasant either way.