Monthly Favorites: February 2023 Edition!

[AlexBT]

Monthly Favorites - February 2023

Where did you go, February? This short month has surely whizzed right by, but I still had plenty of time to rack up my share of beauty faves! This month was all about second chances – giving a new shot to products in my stash that I hadn’t taken the time to really figure out, style properly, or layer correctly when I first scooped them up. It’s not always love at first sight when it comes to my beauty purchases, so I’m sure glad I stuck with them!

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

• COLOR WOW Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray 5 oz/ 150 mL 
• Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid 
• SEPHORA COLLECTION Ultra Glow Serum: Glow + Strengthen Vitamin C Serum 
• Supergoop! Mineral Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 1.5 oz / 45 mL 
• tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Mixed Berries 

Which beauty favorites did you find “Loves List” worthy this month? Reply below and let us know – and don’t forget to tag those products with the “#” symbol (hair, makeup, fragrance, wellness, skincare, etc.)!

[CookieGirl1]

@lnum huh, I don't think that I've ever heard about the Sulwhasoo Lip Serum but now you have me curious!

[lnum]

@CookieGirl1 I have no idea when I picked it up, but I’m glad I did, and I’m definitely going to try some of the other shades too. 

[CookieGirl1]

@lnum wait, it even comes in shades?!  I assumed that it was just a treatment-type product but now I'm even more intrigued!

[lnum]

@CookieGirl1 Oh yes, I have a pretty coral red and it’s fairly opaque actually with a gorgeous sheen. 

[Mellmars1185]

@lnum Excellent favourites. The blush looks beautiful. I have yet to try it.

[lnum]

@Mellmars1185 I really love the finish of the blushes (the ones without the chunky glitter mostly). They give me this beautiful glow that no other blush does, without emphasizing texture on my face. Highly recommend the two below. 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection Mood Exposure 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection Luminous Flush 

[missjeanie]

@AlexBT Great set of goodies!  That Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer with Caffeine and Hyaluronic Acid has been a favourite and repurchase of mine.  I hope they get more shades!

[AlexBT]

@missjeanie Right? It feels soooo nice and satisfying to apply - it truly feels like I'm just putting on a nice eye cream.. that also makes me look much more awake 🙂

[lnum]

@AlexBT Ohhhh I have been quite curious about the Kosas concealer! I have used NARS radiant concealer for quite a few years now. 

[AlexBT]

@lnum Agree with everything @missjeanie said! I also love the Nars one... and honestly I think I'd still need to keep both in my stash instead of replacing one with the other. Nars is definitely higher-coverage and better for covering tricky blemishes, in my opinion. But Kosas is so dreamy and creamy for under eye (and sometimes I just use a couple dabs across my face in place of foundation when I'm not planning on wearing much makeup). It definitely has that skincare-meets-makeup feel. Sometimes I even use both at the same time for different parts of my face in the same look! Long story short... you need both. 😉 jk, maybe.

[missjeanie]

@lnum Totally recommend you give the Kosas a shot!  I find it feels lighter/thinner on my under eye than the Nars. 

[lnum]

@missjeanie How is the creasing situation? The NARS is the only one that so far doesn’t crease for me out of all the concealers I have tried. 

[missjeanie]

@lnum I tend to have A LOT of creasing with any concealer.  The Kosas is no different than the Nars for me.  I get some quick creasing that I pat out with my finger then I'm good for the dayl. 

[lmaster]

@AlexBT great picks! My February loves are

Native deodorant candy shop gummy bears 🤤 

BBW whipped rose and vanilla body cream 

beautyblender POWER POCKET PUFF™ Dual-Sided Powder Puff for Setting and Baking 

HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder 

Caudalie Premier Cru Skin Barrier Rich Moisturizer with Bio-Ceramides 

[Saradestin]

Great favorites @lmaster! 😃

[lmaster]

Thank you lovely @Saradestin 

[faeriegirl]

I love those puffs @lmaster ! I need to try the Huda powder.

[lmaster]

@faeriegirl I love that they released a mini version, its so cute

[AlexBT]

@lmaster Ahhh I also love my puff 🙂 And I've been trying to get my hands on the right shade of that Easy Bake powder, but no luck yet. Glad to hear you're loving it!

[lmaster]

That's great to hear! @AlexBT I love the flawless finish when I use the puff and the powder 

[Kim888]

I like the puff a lot too @lmaster ! I’m curious about the Sephora brand one now