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BrendaBT · ‎03-25-2019

Happy Spring! I am happy we’re starting to see a little sunshine here in SF so we can bring out our bright makeup and flower prints. We loved learning about your February favorite products so we’re going to continue again for the month of March! This thread is a place for everyone to share and discuss the products they reached for the most in March and were most impressed by.

Here are my March Favorite products:

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist 2.53 oz/ 75 mL
SUMMER FRIDAYS - Jet Lag Mask
DRUNK ELEPHANT - A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream
GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY - Luminous Silk Foundation
PAT McGRATH LABS LUST: Lip Gloss Gold Allure
PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership II Eyeshadow Palette – Sublime

Which products were your March faves? Show & please tell!

lmaster · ‎04-01-2019

it's so good huh @ faeriegirl

CookieGirl1 · ‎03-27-2019

@lmaster I LOVE the Youth To The People Superfood Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser 8 oz / 237 mlIt's been a favorite since I tried it a few months ago and even though I intermittently use other cleansers, the YTTP is the cleanser that I go back to again and again.

lmaster · ‎03-27-2019

@CookieGirl1 that's so good to hear 😍

itsfi · ‎03-27-2019

So many wonderful favorites here @lmaster! Love that Fresh lip balm and the Tarte Knockout! 😍 Am definitely going to try that Sephora liner! 😃

lmaster · ‎03-27-2019

@itsfi I do recommend it 😉

LexBT · ‎03-27-2019

@lmaster good mix of oldies and newbies! I have been telling EVERYONE about the new SEPHORA COLLECTION Hot Line Brush Tip Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner 01 Blackand am glad to see it made your cut. Oh and the fresh Sugar Mint Rush Freshening Lip Treatment .15 oz / 4.3 gkeep it in my gym bag!

lmaster · ‎03-27-2019

@LexBT awesome!! I love them so much 😊🙌

PenelopeBT · ‎03-27-2019

@lmaster Great list! I absolutely love Youth to the People products. If you really like the cleanser, I highly recommend their Youth To The People Superfood Skin Reset Antioxidant Mask 2 oz/ 59 mL

lmaster · ‎03-27-2019

@PenelopeBT so funny you mention that,,,I just found it online yesterday and have been contemplating it 😅

missjeanie · ‎03-27-2019

@lmaster It must have been you I'd seen using the PTR Rose Stem Cell Mask! I just picked this up this week. Haven't tried it yet, but now I'm really excited to! I was kinda meh after smelling it (I'm not super into florals), but I've read reviews saying people are using it as an overnight mask. Do you love it as a wash off?

Buootiful · ‎03-26-2019

Thanks for this thread @BrendaBT I have really been enjoying a full Biossance Face of skincare. I have 90% used that for my skincare except for 2 Drunk Elephant products. So my top products for March are:

1 I think this is what has made my sunscreen so much more absorbent. Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Toning Mist 2.53 oz / 75 mL

2. The smell is sooooo faint but relaxes me immediatelyBIOSSANCE - Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil

3. No issues with side effects Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL

4. Not drying whatsoever Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 5.07 oz/ 150 mL

5. Use this to offset whitecast and smooth out my skin without foundation BECCA - Velvet Blurring Primer - Perfecting Base

6. Havent tried it as a lippie but it is such a perfect natural flush you can get by just using your fingers. NARS The Multiple Cream Blush, Lip and Eye Stick Orgasm

7. New Buy for the month: It really is invisible as I cant tell the difference when I put it on, but it does makes the whitecast considerably less on the edges of my hair line BAREMINERALS - Invisible Bronze™ Powder Bronzer - Medium

lmaster · ‎04-01-2019

loving biossance! @Buootiful new favorite retinol

itsfi · ‎03-27-2019

Look at all that Biossance goodness, @Buootiful! The squalane + vitamin C rose oil sounds so luxe and amazing! 💗

ShortErica · ‎03-27-2019

Nice list @Buootiful! I was tempted by the BareMinerals bronzer but am resisting due to my no buy. I've used the loose powders for warmth and faux tan but this seems more up my alley as in you can barely know it is there. I'd love to hear how you feel about it with continued use.

Buootiful · ‎03-27-2019

Yeah, I broke my no buy this month 😞 @ShortErica . But, I have never seen so many products that I know I will use and with good ingredients, like in the 21 days sale. I got the mineral veil spf 25 for extra protection as well. I think im safe for the rest of it since there are no interesting breaks or gwps coming up, lol.

I will let you know how the bronzer performs when Im less of a newbie at bronzing too 🙂

ShortErica · ‎03-28-2019

No need to feel guilty @Buootiful - these are products you are going to use and enjoy. Isn't that what makeup is all about? 🙂

beccacosmetics · ‎03-26-2019

So glad you’re loving your BECCA - Velvet Blurring Primer - Perfecting Base!

Buootiful · ‎03-27-2019

I really do! And I have all your other primers as well that I combine with this one and love!! But this is the most versatile one to use with and without makeup 🙂 @beccacosmetics

itsfi · ‎03-26-2019

Thanks for starting a thread for this month @BrendaBT! Love reading about everyone's monthly favorites! Here are my March faves:

Spoiler

Bath & Body Care

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Melting Shower Jelly - Pillow Battle smells fresh and sweet. I was first drawn into the design of the packaging – it has a flat bottom which makes it easy to stand upright in the shower and dispenses from the bottom which makes it very convenient.

Fragrance

NEST New York Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum 1.7oz/50mL has a fresh and fruity scent to it. It’s a bit sweeter than some fragrances I wear but I’ve been liking it, especially for spring.

Haircare

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector 3.3 oz / 100 mL, Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance™ Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL, and Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner 8.5 oz/ 250 mL – this trio has been instrumental in the health of my hair. I received the shampoo and conditioner as a gratis last year and loved them both so I picked up No. 3 and incorporating these 3 Olaplex products into my hair care routine has been such a great thing! Before, I’d have to wash my hair every day but not anymore thanks to these lovelies. I saw that Olaplex came out with a OLAPLEX - No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme and that’s already been ordered. 😉

Makeup

CLARINS - Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil - Raspberry is lovely. It has a gel-oil consistency and glossy shine to it and smells slightly fruity. It’s been my go-to on the weekends or days when I just want something moisturizing but with hint of color on my lips. The honey one is next on my list.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Face Primer Blur Primer Gold – While I’m not the biggest fan of the silicones in this primer, this one is quite nice. It glides on my dehydrated-dry skin smoothly, doesn’t dry it out and gives my skin a nice subtle luminous effect that comes through when I apply my foundation over it. I’m not sure if I would purchase a full size, not because I don’t like this one, but I have a couple of primers I want to try / work through first.

MAC Viva Glam IV – one of my favorite lipstick shades and one I’ve repurchased a couple of times now. The MAC site describes it as a warm terracotta plum but on me, it looks a little more neutral with shades of plum, rosy brown and red, depending on the day. Most of the time, I feel like this shade is MLBB and if I apply multiple coats, it can look deeper and more of a plummy red.

BITE BEAUTY - Multistick - Biscotti – I have several of these deluxe samples and, at first, I did not care for the color, but I’ve since started applying it with a lip brush and … LOVE. I plan to transfer the product from this sample together with my other Biscotti samples into a jar to make it easier to transport and I’ll keep the SEPHORA COLLECTION - PRO Lip Brush #85with it as well.

Skincare

Barefoot Venus Lip Balm Maple Blondie – love this balm’s maple flavor /scent and how this balm makes my lips soft and smooth, and how seriously cute is this packaging?!! I was gifted this balm from @veronika23 (thank you!) and was on a mission to find it when I was in Vancouver and I did! 🙂

MILK MAKEUP Watermelon Brightening Face Mask 1 oz/ 30 g – this solid-serum brightening mask is great for traveling and smells wonderfully of watermelon. Mmmm… I received this one from @bakeamuffin who knew I was wanting to try it (thank you!) and I love it. It glides on easily and does a nice job of brightening and hydrating.

Shangpree Gold Black & Pearl Eye Mask – I have a hard time remembering to apply eye masks, this one and other eye masks. It just slips my mind most times but I’ve been trying to be better at it. These gold black and pearl eye mask do a fabulous job of hydrating and brightening my under eye area. I like wearing these under a sheet mask to add more hydration and brightness to my under eyes.

SUMMER FRIDAYS - R + R Mask – I wasn’t expecting much from this mask when I asked for a sample – curious about it, yes, but I didn’t have high hopes for it, but this one is amazing! It has extremely gentle exfoliating properties, which is helpful when my skin is a little more sensitive for whatever reason, but for me, the best part of this mask is how hydrating it is. Wow. It doesn’t feel particularly extra hydrating when it’s applied, but after I rinse it off, wow, I can feel how hydrating it is! Great for winter for all skin types but all year round for those of us with drier skin. Oh, and it smells amazing, like freshly bloomed roses in a garden. LOVE.

GLAMGLOW - THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment Mask– speaking of scent, this one makes me happy; coconuts and a tropical getaway in a jar. I use this as either an overnight mask or daytime moisturizer. I’ve purchased and repurchased this one and will continue to do so.

BKR - Paris Water Balm – I’m the person who has several lip balms in her purses, her drawer at work, her gym bag, her coat pockets, on her nightstand, on the side table, etc., etc. If I had a beauty “thing” that I can’t get enough of, it would be sheet masks and lip balms. This one softens and hydrates my skin nicely and I love that the full size can also be kept in a special cap (BKR - Paris Water Balm Cap) that you can purchase for a bkr bottle.

Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment 4 oz/ 120 mL – I received this as part of a gratis and while I am a huge fan of chemical exfoliants, I was nervous about this product, in large part because I heard of how potent the original (non-liquid) version of ExfoliKate is. I didn’t need to worry, this Liquid Exfolikate is marvelous! I worked up to using it without having to dilute it and I incorporate it into my routine once every 1-2 weeks depending on how my skin is feeling. A little goes a long way so it’ll be a while since I go through this bottle, but it’s good so I would purchase another one when I get through this one.

Tools

Swoon for Sephora Universal Lip Gloss Scoop and Applicator – this is an older product but it is soooo convenient and helpful!! It’s perfect for scooping out the last bit of product in tubes of lip gloss, etc. I picked up a couple of these a loooong time ago. Sephor doesn’t carry this particular product anymore, unfortunately; but they occasionally come out with something similar and I hope they do so again…and soon.

BEAUTYBLENDER - beautyblender® electric violet swirl – I love beautyblenders, they’re one of my favorite tools for applying my base makeup. This electric violet swirl one is very pretty; the color and swirls are great for springtime.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Bath & Body CareSEPHORA COLLECTION - Melting Shower Jelly - Pillow Battle smells fresh and sweet. I was first drawn into the design of the packaging – it has a flat bottom which makes it easy to stand upright in the shower and dispenses from the bottom which makes it very convenient. FragranceNEST - Wild Poppy has a fresh and fruity scent to it. It’s a bit sweeter than some fragrances I wear but I’ve been liking it, especially for spring. HaircareOLAPLEX - Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3, OLAPLEX - No. 4 Bond Maintenance™ Shampoo, and OLAPLEX - No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner – this trio has been instrumental in the health of my hair. I received the shampoo and conditioner as a gratis last year and loved them both so I picked up No. 3 and incorporating these 3 Olaplex products into my hair care routine has been such a great thing! Before, I’d have to wash my hair every day but not anymore thanks to these lovelies. I saw that Olaplex came out with a OLAPLEX - No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme and that’s already been ordered. <SPAN class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:"><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":winking_face:">😉</span></SPAN> MakeupCLARINS - Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil - Raspberry is lovely. It has a gel-oil consistency and glossy shine to it and smells slightly fruity. It’s been my go-to on the weekends or days when I just want something moisturizing but with hint of color on my lips. The honey one is next on my list.YVES SAINT LAURENT - Touche Eclat Blur Primer – While I’m not the biggest fan of the silicones in this primer, this one is quite nice. It glides on my dehydrated-dry skin smoothly, doesn’t dry it out and gives my skin a nice subtle luminous effect that comes through when I apply my foundation over it. I’m not sure if I would purchase a full size, not because I don’t like this one, but I have a couple of primers I want to try / work through first.MAC Viva Glam IV – one of my favorite lipstick shades and one I’ve repurchased a couple of times now. The MAC site describes it as a warm terracotta plum but on me, it looks a little more neutral with shades of plum, rosy brown and red, depending on the day. Most of the time, I feel like this shade is MLBB and if I apply multiple coats, it can look deeper and more of a plummy red.BITE BEAUTY - Multistick - Biscotti – I have several of these deluxe samples and, at first, I did not care for the color, but I’ve since started applying it with a lip brush and … LOVE. I plan to transfer the product from this sample together with my other Biscotti samples into a jar to make it easier to transport and I’ll keep the SEPHORA COLLECTION - PRO Lip Brush #85with it as well. SkincareBarefoot Venus Lip Balm Maple Blondie – love this balm’s maple flavor /scent and how this balm makes my lips soft and smooth, and how seriously cute is this packaging?!! I was gifted this balm from  (thank you!) and was on a mission to find it when I was in Vancouver and I did! :)MILK MAKEUP - Watermelon Brightening Face Mask – this solid-serum brightening mask is great for traveling and smells wonderfully of watermelon. Mmmm… I received this one from  who knew I was wanting to try it (thank you!) and I love it. It glides on easily and does a nice job of brightening and hydrating.Shangpree Gold Black & Pearl Eye Mask – I have a hard time remembering to apply eye masks, this one and other eye masks. It just slips my mind most times but I’ve been trying to be better at it. These gold black and pearl eye mask do a fabulous job of hydrating and brightening my under eye area. I like wearing these under a sheet mask to add more hydration and brightness to my under eyes.SUMMER FRIDAYS - R + R Mask – I wasn’t expecting much from this mask when I asked for a sample – curious about it, yes, but I didn’t have high hopes for it, but this one is amazing! It has extremely gentle exfoliating properties, which is helpful when my skin is a little more sensitive for whatever reason, but for me, the best part of this mask is how hydrating it is. Wow. It doesn’t feel particularly extra hydrating when it’s applied, but after I rinse it off, wow, I can feel how hydrating it is! Great for winter for all skin types but all year round for those of us with drier skin. Oh, and it smells amazing, like freshly bloomed roses in a garden. LOVE.GLAMGLOW - THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment Mask– speaking of scent, this one makes me happy; coconuts and a tropical getaway in a jar.  I use this as either an overnight mask or daytime moisturizer. I’ve purchased and repurchased this one and will continue to do so.BKR - Paris Water Balm – I’m the person who has several lip balms in her purses, her drawer at work, her gym bag, her coat pockets, on her nightstand, on the side table, etc., etc. If I had a beauty “thing” that I can’t get enough of, it would be sheet masks and lip balms. This one softens and hydrates my skin nicely and I love that the full size can also be kept in a special cap (BKR - Paris Water Balm Cap) that you can purchase for a bkr bottle.KATE SOMERVILLE - Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment – I received this as part of a gratis and while I am a huge fan of chemical exfoliants, I was nervous about this product, in large part because I heard of how potent the original (non-liquid) version of ExfoliKate is. I didn’t need to worry, this Liquid Exfolikate is marvelous! I worked up to using it without having to dilute it and I incorporate it into my routine once every 1-2 weeks depending on how my skin is feeling. A little goes a long way so it’ll be a while since I go through this bottle, but it’s good so I would purchase another one when I get through this one. ToolsSwoon for Sephora Universal Lip Gloss Scoop and Applicator – this is an older product but it is soooo convenient and helpful!! It’s perfect for scooping out the last bit of product in tubes of lip gloss, etc. I picked up a couple of these a loooong time ago. Sephor doesn’t carry this particular product anymore, unfortunately; but they occasionally come out with something similar and I hope they do so again…and soon.BEAUTYBLENDER - beautyblender® electric violet swirl – I love beautyblenders, they’re one of my favorite tools for applying my base makeup. This electric violet swirl one is very pretty; the color and swirls are great for springtime.</DIV>