Salve Obsession?

 I was rummaging through the lip section of my makeup storage the other day and noticed a little trend that I just apparently cannot get enough of: lip tins and salves!

Haulin' It!

 

I recently finished up a few makeup items (an empties post coming soon!) so I treated myself to a little online Sephora order after lusting over some items, and got around to using a gift card Apothica they so kindly sent me!

My Christmas Beauty Gifts!

September Favorites!

 Stila Smudge Pot in "Kitten"

For some reason I've been REALLY into cream shadows this month (it must be the MAC Posh Paradise collection with the 8 new Paint Pots, I need to get me some of those)! "Kitten" is a super neutral champagne color that is quite shimmery so it completely brightens up the eye area. I've been sweeping this across my lid pretty much every day  in September (or some days using it as a base for the Wet n Wild trio colors since their lasting power isn't strong) with the brown shade in the Wet n Wild "Walking On Eggshells" Trio in the crease. I never get any creasing with this Stila Smudge Pot when I put my Too Faced Shadow Insurance underneath, so its a complete winner in my books!

e.l.f. Studio Blush in "Peachy Keen"

I've been in quite the blush-rut this month, nothing has been striking me fancy lately (which is such a shocker since my blush collection is massive...) so I've been sticking to some lighter, shimmery colors. "Peachy Keen" barely shows up on my skin, but it does give the most gorgeous glow that looks like almost nothing is there! The staying power is not so great, but I will definitely compromise on that for the lovely sheen I get from this color!

Revlon ColorStay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in "180 Sand Beige"

This is the first liquid foundation I've tried in a long, long time since I'm usually too afraid I'll get oily throughout the day, but this is a new holy grail item! I'm absolutely in love with how much coverage you can get from this Revlon ColorStay foundation, it covers everything you can imagine but can also be sheered out for those days you don't need full-coverage. As long as I set this with a powder I'm good to go for about 2 hours without the need to blot (that is massively long for me)! This will surely be a favorite for months to come.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio in "Walking on Eggshells"

My absolute favorite shade from this trio is the brown, its a dream to blend and is so incredibly pigmented! I've been throwing it in my crease this entire month, while also sometimes using the shimmery white and pink-champagne color on occasions when I want to mix it up. As long as I use a base and primer with these shadows I'm good to go all day. For only $2.99 you really can't go wrong!

TOCCA Eau de Parfum "Stella"

I got this as a sample with an order I made online and it has completely replaced all my Bath & Body Works goodies! Its definitely more of a "mature" smell, nothing fruity, more floral-y and musk-y. I would love to purchase the full-size of this perfume, but everywhere I look its super expensive. If you know of anywhere I can get it for a decent price, let me know!

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tin

Just like my recent cream eyeshadow kick, I've been loving lip tins! The Burt's Bees one is great because it has peppermint oil in it which gives your lips that tingly effect that I love! And of course, just like every other Burt's Bees lip product, its incredibly moisturizing which is what I need now that the weather is starting to get colder!

New Goodies!

 eos Lip Balm in "Honeysuckle Honeydew"

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in "Sweet Nectar"

Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara in "Soft Black"

Carmex Original Moisturizing Lip Balm Tube

Stila Smudge Pot in "Kitten"

Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Tin

Lip Vitamins Lip Balm in "Vanilla Bean"

Lip Vitamins Lip Balm in "Mixed Berries"

Lip Vitamins Lip Balm in "Fresh Mint"

Korres Lip Butter in "Pomegranate"

Korres Lip Butter in "Plum"

Stila Lip Glaze Trio Cool with "Grapefruit", "Seashell", and "Raisin"

Highlighter Brush (no brand?!)

Dove Nutritive Therapy Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner

Revlon Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush in "Playful Pink"

Revlon Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush in "Peach Afterglow"

 Carmex Original Lip Tin

Pink and White Polkadot Modella Makeup Bag

Multi-Colored Polkadot Modella Makeup Bag

 ♥

Mish Mosh Haul

Dial All Day Freshness Antibacterial Body Wash With Moisturizers in "Spring Water"

 

Nivea Touch of Sparkle Cream Oil Body Wash Diamond Powder & White Calla Blossom Scent 

Tresemme 24 Hour Body Silk Protein and Collagen Healthy Volume Prep for All Day Body Shampoo

Tresemme 24 Hour Body Silk Protein and Collagen Healthy Volume Prep for All Day Body Conditioner

got2b Guardian Angel Glass Finish Flat Iron Balm

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in "Grey Area"

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in "Fuchsia Power"

COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in "Dynamite Drama"

 

COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows in "Sea Glass"

 

COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadows in "Brown Smolder"

 

EOS Tangerine Medicated Lip Balm

MAC Pressed Blot Powder in "Medium"

CVS Steals

I was at CVS with my mom today just browsing around and we found some fab clearance goodies hidden away in the back of the store!

I picked up two Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks in "Lilac" for $1.50 a piece.

This is such a gorgeous fall plumy-pink color, I can't imagine why it was so cheap unless its been discontinued?! But I'm not complaining!

My second score was a double pack of Softlips in the cherry flavor for $.75!

I know Softlips re-did their packaging, so that's probably why these were so cheap.

They smell a little cough-syrupy, but I have a bit of a cold at the moment so its not really a problem :)!

I'm gonna go drag myself back into bed since this recent sickness has seemed to have taken all my energy with it, but I hope you all are having a fabulous week so far ♥.

July Favorites

Bath & Body Works Fresh Picked Cherries PocketBac

You always have to keep some sort of hand sanitizer in your bag, and I love this one since instead of the plane old alcohol-y smelling sanitizer, this one smells like sweet cherries!

Bath & Body Works Pink Grapefruit Body Splash

I love spritzing this on my clothes and hair because it's such a perfect sweet/tangy mixture that's great for summer so I don't have to mess around with heavy perfumes.

MAC Pressed Blot Powder

There is some sort of heat wave going on around just about EVERYWHERE at the moment, so I've been skipping foundation all together and just putting on some concealer with blot powder on top to avoid a total makeup melt down!

Benefit Benetint

Again, with the heat wave I need makeup that's not going to be sliding around my face, so I've been opting for stains. This Benefit one is particularly great because it gives your cheeks a nice little "oh I just ran around" flush and your lips a lovely "I just ate a popsicle" color!

Seche Vite "Dry Fast Top Coat"

This top coat has been a holy grail item this month, I can't stand waiting around for my nails to dry and with this, you literally put it on and about 10 minutes later you can do just about anything!

C.O. Bigelow Apple Rose Salve

Other than the fact that this smells amazing, I've been loving it for the cute summer-y packaging and the great shine it gives to my lips.

Essie "Turquoise& Caicos"

I've been wearing this color on my hands and toes pretty much all month long. Some other nail polishes that are "turquoise" colors can either lean too blue or too green, but this one by Essie is the perfect true color!

Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in "Blushing Rose"

 This blush comes out as a really nice deep pink color with fine shimmer, but isn't too pigmented so it doesn't take a lot of thought to put on and blend out!