Monthly Favorites: February 2021 Edition!

[AlexBT]

As we march toward the end of February (see what I did there?) it’s time to salute our favorite products of the month! You know the drill. 😉 This month, I set out to do a major purge of my beauty collection, given all the products I’ve accumulated while in quarantine, but instead ended up with a bunch of new goodies to add to my ever-growing stash. Does anyone else’s beauty shelves “magically” replenish themselves after a big clean-out sesh? I know it’s not just me… I’m always in good company here on the BIC!

Here are my February Favorites, including some newbies, some new-to-me BIC favorites, and some trusty shelter-in-place standbys:

• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Glow Pad™ For Body With Active Vitamin D 8 Towelettes 
• JLo Beauty That Limitless Glow Sheet Mask 
• NUDESTIX Nudies Matte Blush & Bronze Bondi Bae 
• OUAI Wave Spray 4.9 fl oz/ 145 mL 
• SEPHORA COLLECTION Clean Glossy Lip Oil APRICOT 

Click the “Reply” button below and use the “#” sign to tag and share your own February Favorites. Makeup, Hair, Skincare, Fragrance, Wellness – anything goes!

[sparkles0913]

I have been loving the Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush  this month! 

I also am hooked on Volition Beauty Yaupon Tea Glow-Awakening Moisturizer 2.0 oz/ 60 mL 

[faeriegirl]

February favorites💖💖💖

I have been loving the one/size setting powder I received in the Galentines exchange. The Dior palette was a Valentine’s gift and it is so pretty. The Merit blush is my favorite from the clean beauty gratis. It is so easy to use. I forgot how much I loved the CosRx essence, I’m so glad it’s back in my routine. Ive used 2 minis and now I’m on a full size of the YTTP Yerba Mate facial. It is my favorite exfoliator.  I’ve been trying out several setting sprays and I think UD has been the best. 

[haleyvvvv]

Nice faves, @faeriegirl!! The UD spray is truly so good and holds all day.

[CookieGirl1]

I've almost purchased that Dior palette so many times, @faeriegirl .  Glad that you've been loving it!

[curlychiquita]

Gorgeous Dior palette, @faeriegirl!

[lmaster]

Oh wow the dior is so beautiful @faeriegirl 

[jen81]

My February favorites 

 

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 3 Balos  BECCA Cosmetics Under Eye Brightening Corrector Light to Medium 

[sabrinas]

@jen81 Ohhh can you give a mini review of the Ilia skin tint? I really want to buy it.. But I also have no idea what shade to pick, and now we cant even test them out 😞  I think I might want to grab the new lighter olive shade (I think its 2.5?).

[jen81]

I like it the only negative is that it’s very emollient. It’s takes a bit to absorb and it top if with powder because they it transfers a lot. I was able to look in store and see the shades. Mine might be actually a bit light for me. I do like to apply it with a microfiber sponge. @sabrinas 

[lmaster]

@AlexBT love your choices!! My february favorites are SEPHORA COLLECTION Lip Sleeping Mask Strawberry tarte Mini SEA Surfer Curl™ Volumizing Mascara Black Too Faced Born This Way Foundation Praline Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Highlighter Jo Malone London English Oak & Hazelnut Cologne now this next two will come as a complete surprise,,, because I thought the shampoo was a major fail the first time I used it,,, mainly because I didn't see much of a lather,,,, note to self,,, my hair is extremely thick and I need to use more product to get a good lather 🤦 Gisou Mini Honey Infused Hair Wash Shampoo 2.6 oz/ 75 mL Gisou Mini Honey Infused Conditioner 1.7 oz/ 50 mL after many more uses,, I have to admit,,, they are now loves

[danielledanielle]

Power Couples!

 

Barack & Michelle: belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm 3.3 oz/ 100 mL and The Original MakeUp Eraser Ride or Dye 7-Day MakeUp Eraser Set (the wipe isn't pictured because it's wet and I don't have this set, I have the fall one). The necessary couple.  Good for you and they do the job.

Tom & Rita: FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette 1 True Neutrals and Sonia G's eye brushes.  Beloved and always gives a good show.

Denzel & Pauletta

Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner + TJ Shea butter & coconut oil hair serum.  This is my jam pre-work out.  It's consistent and I don't know what I do without it.

Harry & Megan

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Color Corrector  + Profusion concealer brush.  You wonder about this combo, they are so different, but a little stipple there and there and all is well.

[curlychiquita]

@danielledaniellethe #Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Camouflage Color Corrector 2 Peach is a favorite of mine!

[AlexBT]

@danielledanielle Power couples! I love it. I just picked up the Mizani True Textures Curl Enhancing Lotion 5.1 oz/ 150 mL and I'm excited to see how it works w/ my waves.

[CookieGirl1]

@danielledanielle I've heard more people rave about MIzani products recently; I think I need to try something soon.

[tjffc]

@AlexBT Nice favs. 

[Hellllooooo]

Hi

[AlexBT]

@Hellllooooo Hi there!

[haleyvvvv]

Usually my faves (and fails) are skincare based, but this month they're all makeup!! I combined all of them into a single look.

My faves were: 

PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance™ Lipstick Executive Realness This lipstick looks AMAZING on literally every person I've seen wearing it. That's been a few more this month, as many BIC lovelies received it in TeamBIC amazing Galentine's Day gratis!! 

Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara I received a sample as a gratis from Topbox/Lancôme for a review. I unexpectedly like this mascara a lot. I normally go for more drama in my mascara (thickness, length, oomph). But this is a great version of a your lashes but better. It is non irritating, provides a bit of curl, length and definition. Once I wittle down my collection, I think I'd buy this and one of my fave drama type masacaras. 

Lash comparison: 

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Left on image is Idôle, right on image is no mascara.

Combined look, including some of my misses, Monthly Misses (and Mehs!): February 2021  

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[ather]

@haleyvvvv  That mascara looks beautiful! I definitely need to try

[haleyvvvv]

Thank you, @ather!! 😊 

I hope you're able to get a sample or try it out soon and that you like it!!