Monthly Favorites: April 2022 Edition!

[AlexBT]

Monthly Favorites - April 2022

April - what a whirlwind month! It really whizzed by, didn’t it? I hope you at least got the chance to stop, shop, swatch, and shower yourself with goodies from this month’s epic Spring Savings Event. (And if not, that’s okay – maybe you’re out here trying to save, and we admire your strength). So whether you splurged on some beauty newness, or saved by dipping into your existing beauty stash, let’s talk about those April favorites!

Here are the products I’ve been regularly reaching for all month long:

• Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand Pinkgasm 
• The INKEY List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream 0.5 oz/ 15 mL 
• MAKEUP BY MARIO Ultra Suede® Sculpting Lip Pencil Dmitry 
• Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream 10.2 oz/ 300 mL 
• Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Face & Body Sunscreen 

Time to share your own April favorites! Which skincare, hair, makeup, fragrance, and/or wellness products (new faves or old stand-bys) have you been loving this month? Reply below and use the “#” sign to tag those products!

[faeriegirl]

I would definitely like to try the pressed versions too @missjeanie !

[Kim888]

@faeriegirl @I really am hoping the pressed givenchy powder makes its way to the US! I wonder how they will compare! 

[faeriegirl]

I want to try them too @Kim888 !

[AlexBT]

@faeriegirl Great faves, and nice tip on using the GXVE shadow as a brow powder for your fellow blondes. 🙂

[CookieGirl1]

@faeriegirl I remember asking how you were liking the Givenchy powder and I'm so happy that you're still loving it!

[SportyGirly125]

@CookieGirl1 @I have that same powder in the same color and it’s pretty good. 

[alexasteph]

This month I have been enjoying -

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One AHA Lactic Acid Treatment 

bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder in Sheer Medium

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 3 

Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 Sunscreen Serum PA+++ 1.0 oz/ 30 mL 

I’ve also reintroduced Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence 5.0 oz/ 150 mL and don’t know why I ever stopped using it!

Products I’m looking forward to using more -

Sol de Janeiro Mini Beija Flor™ Body Collagen-Boosting Elasti-Cream with Polypeptide and Bio-Retinol 2.5 oz/75 ML 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy 

[itsfi]

Great list of faves @alexasteph! I’m intrigued by the Supergoop serum formula of the sunscreen. Do you use it as your main / only sunscreen or do you include another sunblock in your routine?

[alexasteph]

@itsfi I have added it as an additional sunscreen boost to my daily routine, and still use Unseen Sunscreen. The formula is thinner, definitely a serum, but it plays well with my other products and haven’t noticed any wear issues. It does brighten up the skin a tad, and is glowy for sure, so if you’re going makeup free you’d still wanna use a powder. 

[AlexBT]

@alexasteph awesome list! ✨ oooh what do you think of the elasti-cream so far?

[alexasteph]

@AlexBT I like it! I just got it delivered and have only been able to use it a couple of times so far, but it’s been so far so good. I enjoy the scent a lot - it’s a really pretty sweet floral that works well with my body chemistry. It’s quite comforting! Beautiful feel too, very similar texture to Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright™ Visibly Brightening and Smoothing Body Cream with Vitamin C 8 oz/240 ... which is the perfect moisturizer for the hot, humid climate I live in! 

[SportyGirly125]

@alexasteph @The Caudalie essence is so good especially for the price. 

[SportyGirly125]

@AlexBT @Here are my favorites for the month

LANEIGE Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 1.6 oz/ 50 mL 

fresh Rose Petal-Soft Deep Hydration Lip Balm 0.3 oz/ 10g

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI I’m Still Here Longwear Clean Matte Liquid Lipstick Original Recipe 

Kopari sunshield body glow spf 50

Kopari bucket hat

Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' When the Rain Stops Travel Spray 0.34 oz/ 10 mL 

Leanne Grace x Rarity Beauty Moroccan blue tansy body oil 

ALTERNA Haircare CAVIAR Anti-Aging® Restructuring Bond Repair Leave-In Heat Protection Spray 4.2 oz/ 125 mL 

[itsfi]

@SportyGirly125, the Fresh lip balm is a nice one. 

[SportyGirly125]

@itsfi @I love how it wears under my lipsticks and lipglosses. Super hydrating on my dry lips. 

[ather]

@SportyGirly125  Wonderful assortment of products!! I’m guessing you have been having great weather in April!!!! 

[SportyGirly125]

@ather Thank you! Yes it has been either really hot or in the high 70s.  

[niki172]

@SportyGirly125 how is the wear time on the Laneige sunscreen and does it layer well under makeup? I'm tempted to switch over to a new SPF after I'm done with the bottle I'm currently using due to fragrance.

[SportyGirly125]

@niki172 @With any sunscreen you would have to reapply it in order for it to be effective.  I have worn the sunscreen to Pilates class every week and it still holds up for hours.  I also have worn it to Disneyland as well in the heat. 

In my opinion it layers beautifully with makeup. I have worn it under my makeup looks which you can see in my recent gallery photos. It doesn’t pill or cause my makeup to look

different in any way.  It doesn’t really have the sunscreen scent or have a white cast but has a slight perfume Olay scent to it. 

[AlexBT]

@SportyGirly125 Such a cute flat-lay! I've heard great things about the Laneige sunscreen - I want to try the new Tatcha one, too.

[SportyGirly125]

@AlexBT Thank you so much.  The Laneige sunscreen has replaced my Supergoop unseen at the moment and I love Supergoop Unseen.