The summer is flying! Happy Independence Day to my fellow American beauties, and I hope everyone else is having a lovely summer weekend!
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft n Gentle – I am loving this highlight. It is a shimmery glitter, but it gives such a pretty glow that is just perfect for summer. I’ve been wearing this religiously since I bought it!
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso – Why did I forget how amazing this blush is?!? It had mostly been serving as a blush to throw on for a “no makeup” day, but lately I can’t stop wearing it. This blush is so pretty. It just makes you look naturally pretty and girly, and I love it!
Wet n Wild Eyeshadow in Nutty – I’ve been on a bit of a minimal makeup kick, and this single shadow is perfect for those looks. It’s a shimmery taupe-y brown, perfect for a one-shadow look or to just buff into your crease for a little definition.
Paula’s Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer – After I went on vacation in May, I realized that my sun protection for my face is severely lacking and that I am very picky about daily moisturizers. So I went on a quest to find the perfect moisturizer with SPF for oily skin, which led me to Paula’s Choice. Paula’s Choice is supposed to have really great ingredients for your skin, plus it got great reviews for oily skin. It does have a bit of a smell, but this is great for a daily moisturizer with SPF. It is tinted, which makes it great for minimal makeup days running errands or out in the sun. It layers well with different foundations and concealers, and is a great summer addition to my collection!
Cover FX Custom Cover Drops – I talked a bit about these in my birthday haul, but these are seriously so fun to use. It’s not a must-have, but it has made products I don’t love wearing more coverage (e.g. Maybelling Matte and Poreless Foundation). So far, my favorite mixers are the Paula’s Choice Moisturizer and Jouer’s Matte Moisture Tint. I don’t feel like it breaks up on my after a few hour either.
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer – I know, I know, this keeps coming up, but I just love it! I thought it would be too dark for my skin tone, but that is not the case. I actually have gotten comments that my face looks thinner when I wear it, and it is my new favorite bronzer/contour.
MAC Lipglass in Angel – The theme for lippies this month is moisturizing and low maintenance, and this is definitely in that camp. It is the prettiest milky pink. It is pretty sticky, which doesn’t bother me because the lasting power is crazy. I love layering it with different lip liners or just on its own.
Clinique Chubby Stick in Curviest Caramel – I’m obsessed with this slightly orange brown-toned nude. The color is gorgeous and natural, and it feels like Chapstick on the lips. It isn’t super long wearing, but it applies so well, you won’t mind going back to retouch every few hours.
Pixi Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry – This has been such a pleasant surprise, but it’s another tinted lip balm! This bright pink is perfect for summer days without being obnoxious. It is a tinted balm, so it gives you a sheer wash of color, but I also feel like it dries out my lips a bit. It has a great staining effect, too, so if you can’t reapply too often, it still looks great.
MAC Lipstick in Ravishing – I was a little on the fence right after I bought this lipstick, but now I’m obsessed. It’s so wearable, and the formula is classic MAC goodness. This looks especially pretty with orange or peachy-toned eye and cheek looks, too. I love it!
So I’m loving a lot of minimalist products this summer, clearly. What are you into?
Karen's Corner 