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FAVORITES | June & July 2014 ♥

I didn't have a June favorites since I wasn't trying anything new and still loved the products I had been using. July however, had a lot of new products that I can't live without and I've also rediscovered some old favorites, mostly lippies. Let's head right into these now :D
makeup miser, hourglass ambient lighting palette, bobbi brown art stick bright raspberry, revlon just kissable balm stain sweetheart, revlon colorstay moisture stain, lorac pro 2 palette, innisfree no sebum mineral pact

v Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Bright Raspberry – I’ve just posted a review about these so I won’t ramble on about these. The TL;DR version is that these are long lasting, pigmented, and easy to use. The price isn’t too bad on these either and I am interested in getting more. Luckily for my wallet, these are only offered in 8 shades, of which I own 3.


v Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in 025 Sweetheart/Valentine – I remember being obsessed with these back in the day. Back when they were released, there weren’t many drugstore versions of the popular Clinique Chubby Sticks. I still haven’t tried the Clinique version but I’m quite happy with these. I have 9 out of the 10 available (but I remember there was a lavender one called Darling or something) so that speaks to how much I love these! This one is a bright warm pink that doesn’t make my teeth look yellow. The minty smell is still present but there’s no stinging once on the lips.

v Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in 001 India Intrigue – I didn’t know what to expect when I saw these. These are an interesting hybrid between lip gloss and lip stain. I normally abhor lip gloss but once these dry, the staining takes over. I do have a review on the three that I have so check it out for a more detailed overview!

v Lorac Pro Palette 2 – I was in love with the original palette! The matte colors were easy to use, the shimmer shadows were not overly sparkly and more importantly, every color was quite wearable for every day use. When I heard a sequel was out, I immediately placed my order. While this one hasn’t been an instant hit with me, I’ve slowly grown to like it and do think it complements the original palette very well. Check out my review for more detailed pictures and swatches!

v The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette – The Youtube community went nuts over this a while back. When I saw the palette at Sephora, I didn’t think much of it and decided against getting it. However, I soon regretted my decision when I saw how wonderful it made people’s skin yet it was out of stock. Due to popular demand, the palette is back. The shades included inspired by lighting situations that flatter the complexion: Dim Light, Incandescent Light, and Radiant Light. I mostly use Incandescent Light, exclusive to this palette, to highlight my face. Dim Light matches my skin well and I use that all over the face when I over powder, start to look cakey, or when my face seems too matte. Radiant Light is a bit dark for my skintone but too light to be a bronzer or contour shade. I do really like it but the powder does kick up a lot of dust so be careful not to swirl your brush roughly in them.

v  Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact – This was very popular among Korean bloggers and for good reason! It’s a lifesaver for us oily skinned people during the hot summer. While I’m not as oily as I used to be, this hasn’t been taken out much. I like to alternate with powder and blotting powder to avoid cake face. This comes in two formulas: loose and in a compact. I decided upon the compact, even if it was more expensive, but I rarely used loose powders and it’s so messy. I like taking this on the go to touch up my face, which is easy to do thanks to the mirror and little puff. You don’t need a lot to soak up the oil so go easy with this. There was a nice embossing on it but that’s worn off now.

v  DIY Foundation – The result of a tinted moisturizer that I bought recently in a shade that is too dark and the wrong undertone for me. It was past the date that I could return it and the nearest store was an hour away. Instead of tossing it, I decided to see what I could do. I’m not going to go into details here but with a few other items I had lying around, I was able to fix this situation! I love this concoction so much that I’ve been wearing this all month. I love how it matches my skin exactly while keeping me matte. The matte-ness is great but I do use it in conjunction with the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette to give it a more skin-like feel. I will be posting about this very soon!

v  MakeupMiser – Aside from the cute name, these are very effective. I like that it comes in three sizes to fit small or large bottles. I do wish the handle was longer and less flimsy. It was harder to reach into my larger lotion bottles so I had to cut those open. It was easier to scoop the remaining lotion using the Miser than a spoon so it wasn’t a total dud. Sephora and other brands do have their own so you definitely have options. Definitely a good $15 USD spent!

S  So these were my favorite items these past 2 months! It's a bit lip heavy but as I've been wearing less makeup, a bright lip is a must to make me look more put together. Let me know about some of your favorite items down below!


XOXO,
MWAH ♥


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Disclosure Statement: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned above and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Links are not affiliate links and are provided for the readers' convenience. I cannot guarantee that the product(s) will work for you. I do not approve or endorse the products or information available on these sites. Proceed at your own risk.

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