Monthly Favorites: April 2023 Edition!

[AlexBT]

Monthly Favorites: April 2023

We’re here at the end of April, and it finally feels like spring! This month, I was lucky enough to take a little break from my desk and take a quick vacay, and in the spirit of packing light, I did some cutthroat prioritization with my beauty routine. What’s the one blush I can’t live without these days? What’s the best goof-proof liquid liner that I can apply with a quick flick? What’s the smallest, cutest powder compact I can possibly find? 🤣 April has been all about the on-the-go essentials for me… but they’re not just for jet-setting!

Here are the products I’ve been reaching for during the month of April:

• amika Mini Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo 1.8 oz/ 79 mL 
• Charlotte Tilbury Mini Airbrush Flawless Finish Refillable Blurring & Setting Powder 
• Gucci Luminous Matte Powder Blush 05 Rosy Beige 
• Urban Decay 24/7 Inks Easy Ergonomic Liquid Eyeliner Pen Whiskey 
• Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Masks 6 x Eye Masks 

Reply below and let us know what products you’ve been reaching for this month, including any new finds from the Sephora Savings Event. 😉  Don’t forget to tag those products with the “#” symbol (hair, makeup, fragrance, wellness, skincare, etc.)!

[Sunnysmom]

Oh I love that we share some of the same favs @CynthieLu and thank you! 🥰 So many good ones every month! 

[lmaster]

@Sunnysmom all your favorites are gorgeous 

[Sunnysmom]

Can’t mess with success eh @lmaster ?! 💞

[faeriegirl]

The Merit blushes are my favorite @Sunnysmom!

[Sunnysmom]

They’re so great @faeriegirl ! 

[Buootiful]

Oh yes, love the pic with well loved brushes with well loved blushes. @Sunnysmom 

[Sunnysmom]

Thanks @Buootiful ! I do love them tho probably should have washed them before taking a pic! 😆😂

[tsavorite]

@Sunnysmom ,

Beautiful photo!  I like that you show your brushes!

[Sunnysmom]

Thank you @tsavorite , have you bought some of these? They’re so versatile and terrific! 

[tsavorite]

@Sunnysmom ,

I love the Sephora Pro brushes!

[Sunnysmom]

That’s what I thought @tsavorite ! Any favorites?! 

[tsavorite]

@Sunnysmom ,

Too many favorites!  The Sephora Pros are great brushes.  (And, no animals have to die for me to apply my makeup.)

[Sunnysmom]

That’s the best part @tsavorite ! 🥰🐶🐱🐭🐰💞

[AlexBT]

@Sunnysmom Beautiful blushy faves! I've been reaching for my Charlotte Tilbury wands a lot recently as well! The high blush ones are so glowy and pretty, especially Pinkgasm.

[Sunnysmom]

Yes to all the blush eh @AlexBT ?! Ooh yes I love CT Pinkgasm too! 🌸

[katelynmseng]

Lovely products 😍

[itsfi]

That is a beautiful group of favorites @AlexBT. Gucci Rosy Beige blush is gorgeous, inside and out, a favorite of mine as well. 😍 I don't know why, but I had no idea Urban Decay made a liquid eyeliner. My fave has been discontinued and I've been on the hunt for a new fave; will have to look into that one. 🛍

My April favorites mainly consists of beauties I've been using for a few months and one newer discovery that is quickly becoming an oft-reached for product. 

April 2023 Favorites

Product Details: 

Spoiler

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid 4.5 (can't tag my shade but this will do) and OLEHENRIKSEN Banana Bright Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 mL have been a dynamic duo for my complexion this month. The creamy, almost whipped texture of the pale orange hued mineral sunscreen has been working hard for me - in additional to  protecting my skin again UVA and UVB rays, it moisturizes and blurs redness and discoloration. It performed beautifully as a primer for the Charlotte Tilbury concealer which helped to reawaken my complexion and even my skin's tone by covering redness and dark spots. It also did a great job,with the soon-to-be-discontinued Kevyn Aucoin The Concealer Brush, of concealing those slow-to-go-away blemishes that periodically make an appearance on my face.

DIOR Dior Addict Shine Lipstick 527 Atelier has been an easy lipstick to reach for this month - I love the color, shine and hydration from this this gorgeous mix of red, rose and brown. The color on me looks natural with just one swipe and can be deepened with additional layers. One of my all time favorite shades from this line, which was made even prettier by the limited edition Dior Burgundy Oblique Dior Addict Case. 

The Gisou Honey Infused Body Oil is the newest addition to my body oils and she's a beauty inside and out. The packaging is gorgeous as is the oil itself. On the drier side as far as body oils go, this mildly honey floral scented oil absorbs quickly and easily, without tack, stickiness, residue or film. It's hydrating upon contact, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. A little goes a long way so this bottle will last me a while. Hoping this beauty will find its way to Sephora soon @TeamBIC. 💛🍯 

[ather]

@itsfi  Wow this picture is so beautiful!! I love that body oils are making a comeback! I love using a body oil especially in the winter this gisou sounds lovely! Great April favs! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @ather; that’s nice to hear. 😊 It’s been a lot of fun learning more about photography, thanks to the photography thread 📸, and trying new techniques when I have the time. 👍🏼 

Body oils are so nourishing for my skin. I need to be better at being consistent with using them. Which body oils do you like? 

[CynthieLu]

At least on the Canadian site,  Gisou is highlighted in the Rewards Bazaar. I hope to come across the Hair Perfume and Lip Oil as Rewards ✨️ in the coming weeks *crossing my fingers*

Lovely product showcasing @itsfi I always appreciate your detailed thoughts on everything,  thank you! 😊 🙏💖

[itsfi]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you @CynthieLu 🤞🏼🤞🏼 I hope you are able to get your hands on the hair perfume & lip oil. They’re both lovely products! 💛🍯