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april showers bring....new (and old) favorites ! (an aside: i love just about everything i got in the sale this month; some stuff needs more time before i want to talk about it, but some stuff--after having for about 2 weeks now--are solidly favorites !). no skincare for me this month, just stickin' to my tried and true.
not pictured: KVD lip liner and CIRQUE nail polish (see below)
I'm so late but here are my favorites!
- Phyto specific hydrating shampoo: I alternate this into my routine to give me some sweeeeet hydration
- Erborian Cleansing Oil: I made it through my whole period without any breakouts and I think it's thanks to this cleanser. (I just one today but still)
- Tarte Rainforest of the Sea foundation: I can get the exact coverage I want with this and it's a great shade for me - no white mixer needed! It's a nice satin finish.
- OI leave in Milk: This add some nice softness and volume to my hair. I hate the smell of this line, but it works really well for me. I prefer the rosarco milk over this one, but I use them both together.
I don't have a lot to say about the rest of the things, they're just beautiful and I love them
- Nails Inc Rainbow Wishes nail polish
- ILNP rosewater nail polish
- Bite Gelato multistick
@ShannonAlexis not too late ! if you're gonna have hydration, have sweeeeeet hydration !
i feel like that rainbow wishes nail polish was made for you. 'gelato' is next on my list of which multiple to grab up....
April Favorites
Just one little splurge for me this month. The original Luminous Dewy Skin Mist has been a long time favorite, and I had to go for the beautiful LE One in a Million packaging:
She's so pretty! 😄
Woah ... that is one beautiful packaging! Enjoy!
here's a truer-to-real-life shot of the cirque 'fast fashion' nail polish i mentioned. just repainted again because nothing else is speaking to me lately !!
A few of my monthly favorites:
Philosophy Purity wipes
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation
Milk Makeup Cooling Water
House of Lashes & Sephora Tinkerbell lashes
Glamglow Glowsetter Setting Spray (not pictured)
april faves for me are the smashbox x casey holmes highlighter collab in pearl, and i'm still loving my wet n wild photofocus foundation!
Also have tried both Tarte's park ave princess & thoughtful bronzers and am completely in love! Their bronzers go on so smoothly and seamlessly.
I definitely had a love affair with honey in April!
Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Cream
Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Essence Oil -
These smell divine and feel so luxurious; I look forward to putting them on at night
Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask -
Very saturated with serum and smelled so good I wanted to lick my face.
Cosrx Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask -
This was a spur of the moment Memebox purchase but I ended up loving it. Not fancy at all but leaves my skin feeling soft and lovely.
Marc Jacobs Highliners -
I'm kind of in love with eye liner and these have become my favorites.
I haven't participated in a few months! And I've been relatively inactive on BT since April was crazy for me and I was on vacation for the last week and a half.
Faves this month include a mix of old loves and new acquisitions.
H is for Love Bara Balm - I've been trying out a few balms since I finished my ML Blue Cocoon and this and the Siam Seas Elements balm from my March faves are my top contenders for being repurchased. The texture of the SS balm is a little more luscious and enjoyable, but I feel like the BB leaves my skin a little softer the next morning.
NARSxCharlotte Gainsbourg Jo Multiple Tint - the multiple tints really surprised me. I wasn't expecting to like them because I hate the first iteration they released years ago. But, it seems they reformulated and these are not only more comfortable and less sticky, but the way the shades wear is oh so pretty. I fully expected to be enamoured by the red tint, but it's actually the pink one that stole my heart.
Pixi x Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse - an affordable, easy peasy double cleanse all in one pot. What more could you want? Cleanser is one area that I don't feel like spending $$$ because it's just going down the drain and not staying on my skin. I really hope this becomes a permanent product because the balm side is just as good as my Clinique TTDO and the cream side is a luxurious bonus.
Mahalo Love+Roses Serum Booster - received this when I reordered the Bean mask and it's supposed to boost the Roses serum that was in the Love+ kit. I already loved the Roses serum and adding a few drops of this is just an extra little bit of soothing and hydration added into the routine.
Jordan Samuel Skin Hydrate - many people had talked this up to me during the last 6 months (as well as the Plie cleanser) so I finally decided to try it after I finished my last HA serum. It does what it says and has a plush, cushy texture. It's also been a godsend after doing stronger peels.
RL Linden Co Thousand Petals Beautifying Mist - I've been looking for the mist for a while and I think this one may be it. It's scented with honeysuckle, rose and neroli but not obnoxiously so. It adds a lovely layer of hydration, doesn't feel sticky or leave a film and has just the right level of spritz. I received a trial size with an order of other RL Linden products (shown) and have since purchased a full size.
Sephora Collection Strawberry Macaroon Contour Eye Pencil - an old, never too far from my hand favourite. This is my #1 shade for lining my lower waterline when I want to look awake and well rested. I'm so bummed Sephora discontinued it, although I bought enough backups when it hit the sale section that I should be set for a while 😄
Shiseido Lacquer Rouge - another old torch, one I've carried for several years. With all the interest in liquid lipsticks that has gone around, I can't for the life of me understand why these aren't more popular. They have the shine of a gloss but wear with the thin cling of a matte liquid lip. I have a few favourite shades, but this one is RD320 Sunburn.
NARS Suck Velvet Lip Glide - I went back and forth on purchasing this one for about 6 weeks because peachy tones sometimes make me look too ashy when they're pale, but the lip glide formula is so muted and soft that it doesn't look wrong. They're so comfortable to wear that I hope NARS continues to add to the shade range in the future.
Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir - it's not a very spring scent, but it's another oldie but goodie that I've pulled from my stash and rekindled my love for. Whenever I wear it, I feel like I'm wearing a hug, but a dark, mysterious one 🙂
Chantecaille Elephant Mermaid Eye Colour Matte - a beautiful matte taupey grey shadow. I wish they'd sold these separately since I have no use for the lightest shade in the trio, but Elephant is juuuuuuuuuust right.
Givenchy Corail Tentation Ombre Couture - an old shade I picked up on my travels last summer. You might think coral on the eyes would look raw or sickly, but I find this shade of coral brightens my whole face.
I'm interested in trying the Pixi @Mochapj! Did you pick this up online, or at SDM?
@k617 I purchased it from Pixi directly as I hadn't seen it at SDM.
@MochapjOoh, can you tell me more about the Charlotte Gainsborg Multiple? 😮 Specifically, the ease and methods of application? I assume based on your comment that you've tried Jo as well as one of the other tints (Alice?). Do you think Jo would show up on a medium skintone (maybe NC 30), or would I be better off with Alice/Jeannette?
@concreteroads if you head over to the NARS thread and scroll down a few posts I posted swatches of all 3 of the multiple tints and I'm around NC35.
All 3 of them show up on my skintone, with Jo being the most subtle of them.
As to application, I apply the stick directly to my face and buff it out with either my fingertips or a fluffy brush. Because they're a bit softer, they blend easier than some of the more traditional (more powdery multiples)
I have mixed feelings about it already being May, but I can say that I'm enjoying the warmer weather! Anyways, here are some of my favorite things from April:
- Moroccanoil Sun Lotion 30 SPF: Lightweight moisturizer and sunblock all in one! It has a lighter smell than the regular sunblock you use at the beach/pool, and it absorbs super quick! It was a lifesaver at the first A's game I went to!
- Kate Somerville EradiKate® Daily Cleanser Acne Treatment: I've been using this in conjunction with Exfolikate, and I haven't had any horrible breakouts lately. Although I did binge on sweets and junk food last week, so my skin is a little upset with me lol. Other than that, my skin has been pretty clear while using this.
- CLINIQUE Acne Solutions Acne + Line Correcting Serum: Speaking of clear skin, I've also been using this serum before bed as part of my skincare routine. I love that it fights pimples and fine lines. Although, I'm not too sure how well it is at fighting the signs of aging, I do like that it helps keep my skin zit free!
All of these are new to me in the last few months, and they've all become staples.
- Pureology Strength Cure hair mask. Love, love, love. I have dry, easily damaged hair and this gives me the perfect amount of slip to make it silky.
- Dr. Jart Ceramidin cream. Such a nice moisture layer.
- Evan Healy Wild Carrot Nourishing Eye Balm. I find this too scented for use around my eyes, but it's a lovely cuticle balm and portable owie-balm for kid scrapes.
- NIOD Sanskrit Saponins. This is definitely a not-for-everyone product, but I love the nutty/coffee/earthy scent and my skin feels great after using it.
- Commodity Gold. I'm not a perfume person at all, but I love this. It's very soft and subtle.
- Yogi Bedtime tea. I've gotten in the habit of tea before bed, and this is my new favorite. It has a richness to it that's very satisfying, no sweetener needed.
I love the Ceramidin cream too @fairlywell! I have little sample tubes and avoided buying the full size during the spring sale, but I think a purchase is inevitable once I run out of samples.
Not new but well loved this month:
- Cire Trudon Cyrnos- the pure luxury of this one astounds me; inspired by a villa in the south of france (citrus with "dry aromas of Provence"). April is still late winter where I am so this perfect.
-Rouge Bunny Rouge tinted luxe balm- almost worn to the nub says it all
3 new products that became "HG" for me this month:
- Dior Pump-N-Volume mascara
- Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. First Fresh lip product I have really loved
- Suqqu Face Protector 50 (new via 🇬🇧) the daily sunscreen of my dreams. My sun sensitivity is reaching vampire proportions as I get older...