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GeorginaBT · ‎08-26-2019

2019 is flying by. August is almost over, and you know what that means … it’s time to share our monthly favorites! We want to hear what products you reached for most this month. Whether it be hair, fragrance, skin, or makeup products, drop the names of your favorites. From new treasures to trusted holy grails, the Beauty Insider Community wants to know your recommendations.

Here are my August favorites:

Dior BACKSTAGE Glow Face Palette 002 Glitz
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C Original
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 445
CLINIQUE - City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask + Scrub
Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer 1.69 oz/ 50 mL

What products were your August favorites? Remember to show and tell!

bakeamuffin · ‎08-29-2019

That Hourglass Arch Brow is so amazing, great choices here @itsfi!

itsfi · ‎08-30-2019

Thank you @bakeamuffin! 🤗 I love the Hourglass brow gel; I’d been using the Glossier one before finding this beauty. 💗

PenelopeBT · ‎08-28-2019

Great list! I've been eyeing the Belif cleanser because I love their products (their moisturizing eye bomb is my favorite). <333

itsfi · ‎08-28-2019

@PenelopeBT, the belif cleanser is really good. I hemmed and hawed over it for the longest time and after trying a foil sample of it, I was hooked. 😍 It makes a great second cleanse and reminds me a little of the Nude Jelly cleanser that used to be around a couple of years ago. 💗

I saw that belif came out with a new hydrating toner. Hmmm... 🤔 At this point, I’m just wondering whether I will pick it up before or during the holiday sale. Lol. 😉

drrragon · ‎08-28-2019

@itsfi that OleHenriksen jar is just too cute!

itsfi · ‎08-28-2019

IKR, @drrragon?!! 😍 Not gonna lie, the cute jar was definitely one of the things that drew me to the lip scrub. 😉

drrragon · ‎08-28-2019

@itsfi oh my gosh i went to the product page and now i'm totally lemming for it! *shakes fist*

itsfi · ‎08-28-2019

@drrragon, whoopsie... ☺️

danielledanielle · ‎08-27-2019

What I've been reaching for:

SEPHORA COLLECTION - PRO Slanted Buffing Brush

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Fenty Glow

FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA - Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter - Mimosa Sunrise/ Sangria Sunset

CLINIQUE Acne Solutions™ Clinical Clearing Gel 1 oz/ 30 mL

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Brightening Eye Cream – Hydrate & Depuff

Natasha Denona Sunset Eyeshadow Palette Full Size Sunset Eyeshadow Palette

Jouer Cosmetics Essential High Coverage Liquid Concealer Amber

COVER FX - Pressed Mineral Foundation

sprocketta · ‎08-28-2019

@danielledanielle @itsfi I'm a big fan of the Clinique Clearing Gel as well. It really helps zap those pimples. I used a bunch of Clinique points to get a large one for free so I'm set for forever.

itsfi · ‎08-27-2019

Beautiful monthly favorites @danielledanielle! That Fenty gloss is a repeat repurchase for me! Such a pretty gloss! 💗 I recently discovered the Clinique acne treatment and find it to work well with my skin.

danielledanielle · ‎08-28-2019

Yeah I love it, too! And the gel I learned about in last month's favorites...Did you post it last month? I meant to tag & thank.

itsfi · ‎08-28-2019

@danielledanielle, I don't think it was me who posted it last month though I probably should have! - it's been good to my skin. I learned about it from @scott1201. I love the formula on that Clinique gel and that it's clear. Definitely one of the acne treatments I like to keep on hand and in my rotation. 🙂

WinglessOne · ‎08-27-2019

Some old favorites, a “what’s old is new again” favorite, and some new-to-me loves:

August favorites

Details:

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SMASHBOX - Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer - Helps concealer play nice with my bumpy tear troughs. It doesn’t erase the texture, but it does blur it a bit and creates a very slight highlighting effect under some concealers. I haven’t tested it a full day without setting powder yet, but I want to see if it can hold concealer in place on its own. If I make my annual trip to Epcot Food & Wine Festival this year, I’ll test that theory.

MAC Shape + Shade Brow Tint in Stud - I tried this product last year when Spiked was the deepest shade available and I hated it. This newer Stud shade is a much better match for me. I never use the powder tint end of this thing; I only use the brush end. It’s easy for me to apply and it stays put all day—even on sweaty days. I use it to detail my sparse brow tails before going in with the next item on my list.

Kimiko Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique in Black Tea - I might’ve listed this before. It’s my favorite brow pencil: PERFECT shade match for my brows, a drier formula than other brow pencils (applies smoothly though), and doesn’t budge unless I wipe it off. And I love the spoolie (covered by a cap) which has yet to break off, unlike my experience with a certain other brand’s brow pencil. I wish more stores (including Sephora) sold this product.

Glossier Play Colorslide eyeliner in Disaster Class - I love eyeliners in general and have many (MANY) shades by various brands. But this shade is one of my favorites. I can pop this all along my outer corner, add any other liner or shadow to my inner corner, and call my eyes done. Or just use this in the inner and outer corners. Or I can wing this out. Or smudge it all along my lower lash line. This shade is perfect for me. 🙂

Lipstick Queen lipstick in Jungle Queen - My favorite coral lipstick. I have so much trouble with coral lip shades in general (coral is my nemesis), but this one works great on me. Apparently papaya is my perfect coral. And like most LQ lipsticks, Jungle Queen is emollient and comfy. Now I just need a mini to travel with.

NARS - Lipstick in Funny Face - I’m tagging this even though Sephora doesn’t have the new “iconic” red cased bullet. It’s rare that I can say a brand reformulated a product for the better, but that’s what NARS has done with this lipstick line. Funny Face is an old favorite matte shade of mine; I swear the new reformulated version feels much less drying than the original. I’m thrilled to have Funny Face back in my collection, and in regular rotation.

NARS NARSissist Wanted 2 Cheek Palette - I’ve enjoyed reacquainting myself with this whole palette this month. I remember buying it specifically for the shades Queen and Penthouse. Ambition works well on me as a highlighting shade. I have a single compact of Taos, but I also use the one in this palette.

Chikuhodo Z-4 cheek brush - Some folks already know this is my favorite cheek brush for powdered products. It’s the perfect shape, density, and softness for me. I’ve owned it for a year and, so far, no other cheek brush has come close to dethroning my Z-4. I never travel with it (I don’t like to travel with delicate squirrel hair brushes) and I always miss it when I’m away. Of all my cheek, powder, and highlighter brushes, this one’s my most precious baby.

IT Cosmetics Miracle Water Micellar Cleanser 8.5 oz/ 250 mL - Did some research on this before buying it, but I still had my doubts. Then I got physically (and mentally) ill, to the point where standing at the sink to wash my face at night—or showering/face-washing in the morning—took too much effort. This cleanser saved my face from new breakouts. It really does work and requires no rinsing (no surfactants you shouldn’t leave on your skin)! Doesn’t leave a gross filmy texture on my face. Also doesn’t dry my skin out or kick my oily zone into overdrive. I won’t replace my usual cleansers with this stuff, but it’s great to have for days/nights when I just cannot, you know? I’m also going to put some of this in a small bottle for travel purposes. And I’ll use this stuff to wipe down my face after workouts.

Routine Natural Deodorant: Cat Lady - I’m a recent and big fan of Routine. I own and love several scents of their deodorants. Along with Sexy Sadie and Superstar, Cat Lady is my favorite. It smells like coconut pineapple upside-down cake and works extremely well for me. I’ve almost completely switched from Agent Nateur to Routine deodorants, and that’s saying a lot because Agent Nateur used to be the only natural deodorant that worked on me. Routine is messier because it’s a paste instead of a stick. But it comes in more scents, has baking soda free options, and works just as well as AN on my sweatiest days.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">SMASHBOX - Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer - Helps concealer play nice with my bumpy tear troughs. It doesn’t erase the texture, but it does blur it a bit and creates a very slight highlighting effect under some concealers. I haven’t tested it a full day without setting powder yet, but I want to see if it can hold concealer in place on its own. If I make my annual trip to Epcot Food & Wine Festival this year, I’ll test that theory.  MAC Shape + Shade Brow Tint in Stud - I tried this product last year when Spiked was the deepest shade available and I hated it. This newer Stud shade is a much better match for me. I never use the powder tint end of this thing; I only use the brush end. It’s easy for me to apply and it stays put all day—even on sweaty days. I use it to detail my sparse brow tails before going in with the next item on my list.  Kimiko Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique in Black Tea - I might’ve listed this before. It’s my favorite brow pencil: PERFECT shade match for my brows, a drier formula than other brow pencils (applies smoothly though), and doesn’t budge unless I wipe it off. And I love the spoolie (covered by a cap) which has yet to break off, unlike my experience with a certain other brand’s brow pencil. I wish more stores (including Sephora) sold this product.  Glossier Play Colorslide eyeliner in Disaster Class - I love eyeliners in general and have many (MANY) shades by various brands. But this shade is one of my favorites. I can pop this all along my outer corner, add any other liner or shadow to my inner corner, and call my eyes done. Or just use this in the inner and outer corners. Or I can wing this out. Or smudge it all along my lower lash line. This shade is perfect for me. <SPAN class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:"><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></SPAN>  Lipstick Queen lipstick in Jungle Queen - My favorite coral lipstick. I have so much trouble with coral lip shades in general (coral is my nemesis), but this one works great on me. Apparently papaya is my perfect coral. And like most LQ lipsticks, Jungle Queen is emollient and comfy. Now I just need a mini to travel with.   NARS - Lipstick in Funny Face - I’m tagging this even though Sephora doesn’t have the new “iconic” red cased bullet. It’s rare that I can say a brand reformulated a product for the better, but that’s what NARS has done with this lipstick line. Funny Face is an old favorite matte shade of mine; I swear the new reformulated version feels much less drying than the original. I’m thrilled to have Funny Face back in my collection, and in regular rotation.  NARS NARSissist Wanted 2 Cheek Palette - I’ve enjoyed reacquainting myself with this whole palette this month. I remember buying it specifically for the shades Queen and Penthouse. Ambition works well on me as a highlighting shade. I have a single compact of Taos, but I also use the one in this palette.  Chikuhodo Z-4 cheek brush - Some folks already know this is my favorite cheek brush for powdered products. It’s the perfect shape, density, and softness for me. I’ve owned it for a year and, so far, no other cheek brush has come close to dethroning my Z-4. I never travel with it (I don’t like to travel with delicate squirrel hair brushes) and I always miss it when I’m away. Of all my cheek, powder, and highlighter brushes, this one’s my most precious baby.  IT COSMETICS - Miracle Water Micellar Cleanser - Did some research on this before buying it, but I still had my doubts. Then I got physically (and mentally) ill, to the point where standing at the sink to wash my face at night—or showering/face-washing in the morning—took too much effort. This cleanser saved my face from new breakouts. It really does work and requires no rinsing (no surfactants you shouldn’t leave on your skin)! Doesn’t leave a gross filmy texture on my face. Also doesn’t dry my skin out or kick my oily zone into overdrive. I won’t replace my usual cleansers with this stuff, but it’s great to have for days/nights when I just cannot, you know? I’m also going to put some of this in a small bottle for travel purposes. And I’ll use this stuff to wipe down my face after workouts. Routine Natural Deodorant: Cat Lady - I’m a recent and big fan of Routine. I own and love several scents of their deodorants. Along with Sexy Sadie and Superstar, Cat Lady is my favorite. It smells like coconut pineapple upside-down cake and works extremely well for me. I’ve almost completely switched from Agent Nateur to Routine deodorants, and that’s saying a lot because Agent Nateur used to be the only natural deodorant that worked on me. Routine is messier because it’s a paste instead of a stick. But it comes in more scents, has baking soda free options, and works just as well as AN on my sweatiest days. </DIV>

CookieGirl1 · ‎08-28-2019

Gotta be honest, @WinglessOne--I just love the packaging on the It water :).

WinglessOne · ‎08-28-2019

@CookieGirl1 Right? Definitely the prettiest bottle of cleanser on my counter. 😄

Kim888 · ‎08-28-2019

@WinglessOne that nars palette is one of my faves as well!

WinglessOne · ‎08-28-2019

@Kim888 Isn’t it great? I like to blend/layer 2 or 3 of these shades sometimes. I should travel with this palette once in a while.

itsfi · ‎08-27-2019

Ohhhh, that Chikuhodo brush @WinglessOne! She's a beauty! 😍 I've been liking the Routine natural deoderant as well. Great choices all around for faves!

WinglessOne · ‎08-27-2019

Thanks @itsfi ! Someday I hope to find a travel-friendly brush as fantastic as my Z-4. 🙂 Someday.

lnum · ‎08-27-2019

@WinglessOne Whoa another vote for Jungle Queen! I just found mine doing my declutter and it’s on my list to wear soon for the lipstick challenge.

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