April Favorites

This month has absolutely flown by! This week has been nuts, but I was able to put together some favorites I wanted to share. Perhaps because I was moving out of my weekly makeup baskets, I wasn’t using much frequently enough to call it a true favorite. I’ve also been trying stuff from my VIB Haul, but I don’t have enough use with them to make them legitimate favorites quite yet. So, here is a smaller group for April!

Living Proof Curl Wash – I talked about this in my haul, but this stuff is great. I’m planning to do a full review, but for reference, I have 3A/3B hair on the Naturally Curly curl types. My hair is also very fine, which can be a challenge. This curl wash defines my curls and keeps them defined. It makes my curls look really pretty, and it doesn’t strip it of moisture like a lot of shampoos.

Laura Mercier Artist’s Palette – I’ve done a whole post on how obsessed I am with this palette, but seriously, it’s amazing. I had to force myself from not using it every day this week. These shadows are just perfection.

Estee Lauder Double Wear + Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundations – I got this from a recent favorites video on Shades of Kassie’s YouTube channel. Mixing these two foundations is just perfect for warmer weather! I love the lightweight formula and natural finish of the Urban Decay, and I love the longwear and medium coverage of the Estee Lauder. Put them together – perfect foundation. I love this combination!

Lush Tea Tree Water – If you’ve read any of my foundation reviews, you know my skin is super oily. Lately, it was getting more insane than usual, so I tried this product from Lush on a whim. It was a winner! This is a spray bottle, which is a little different. I spray this on my face after washing and either let it dry or wipe off the excess with a cotton ball. My face has been so clear and much less oily since using this! It has a great natural scent, and whatever natural ingredients are in it are really agreeing with my skin. This has been a great addition to my skincare regimen!

Bare Minerals Blush in Happy – I often forget about this blush because it’s a loose powder, but it is so pretty! It is pink, but with a light hand, you can just build it up to a really pretty, natural flush. I think this is a great color for spring.

So there you have it! What were you loving in April?

April Favorites

April Favorites – Makeup

April is over, and spring is finally in full swing! April saw the end of Lent and Weekly Makeup Baskets, along with a lot of new and rediscovered products. Here are my favorites for the month:

DKNY Perfume in Golden Apple – First perfume favorite! I’m trying to go through all my full size perfumes to justify buying some new ones, and this one is a welcome rediscovery. I love the sweet, subtle scent. It truly smells like a yellow apple.

Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya – I love lip butters, but this orange color was especially great! I was impressed by how long this color lasted on my lips, how creamy and moisturizing it is, and how flattering the color is. This will be a summer staple.

Revlon Balm Stain in Honey – I wear a lot of pinky-mauve lip shades, but I especially like this one. The Revlon Balm Stains are one of my favorite formulas, and this one is perfect for every day. The pencil makes application super easy, and it keeps my lips moisturized all day.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere + BareMinerals Single in Culture Pearl – I talked about this in a Weekly Makeup Basket Review, but this combination creates such a beautiful, shimmery base on the lid for any eye look. It’s a really fun addition to daytime looks.

Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil in Obsidian – Okay, this has long been a staple in my makeup basket, but this month I used it with a different technique: tightlining from the underside of the lash line. This blog post gives great background info. I was amazed at how it made my lashes look so much fuller and my eyes really pop!

Sephora Collection Microsmooth Baked Foundation Face Powder – I just started using this during the past week, but it is amazing. It sets my undereye concealer so well, and it helps my face products stay all day. This powder is definitely a great investment.

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer – Um, wow. This concealer is definitely worth the hype. With the Sigma F86 brush, it works perfectly under the eye. It doesn’t crease, covers well and lasts all day. I’m so glad I finally picked this up.

Julep Glow Pore Minimizing Blush in Peach Bellini – This was the highlight of this month’s Julep Box! I love the color, its pore-minimizing properties and its staying power. I really liked using it in conjunction with darker blushes for a great, dimensional look. It’s a very nice, everyday blush

Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette – One of my favorite eye products from the drugstore. The shadows are so pigmented and easily blendable. I really love using this for simple, daily eye looks. It makes them quick, easy and beautiful. Well worth the $5.

LOTS of good stuff this month! It was hard to narrow it down, actually. I’m excited to start switching up products for the new season 🙂 What were you loving this month? I’d love to hear!