Monthly Favorites: July 2024 Edition!

[GeorginaBT]

What’s happening, BIC? 🌞 I hope you are all staying cool during this hot summer (unless you’re like some of us in the Bay Area, still bundled up in jackets 😉)! Summer seems to always make me want to refresh my beauty routine and experiment with new products. The warmer weather (and, depending on where I am, humidity!) pushes me towards lighter formulas, vibrant colors, and all the SPF! Every year I return to this mission of uncovering summer must-haves that keep me looking and feeling fresh while withstanding the summer sun.

These are the products I’ve been loving so far this month:

• belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb SPF 45 Korean Moisturizer Face Sunscreen 
• dae Signature Shampoo 
• HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick Glassy Lila... 
• LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C Watermelon Pop 
• Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Extra-Strength Aluminum-Free Deodorant 2.6 oz / 75 g 
• Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 

What are your July favorites, Community? Reply below and be sure to use the “#” symbol to tag your skincare, makeup, hair, fragrance, and wellness faves. Looking forward to shopping everyone’s recs!

[itsfi]

@greeneyedgirl107, your results from this peel sound good. How often do you use it?

[greeneyedgirl107]

@itsfi five times a week.   I have a high tolerance for acids.

[ather]

@greeneyedgirl107  Nice to hear!! 

[WinglessOne]

@greeneyedgirl107  Thanks for the feedback! I’ve been looking for a few good AHA options that are more widely available at Target and drugstores, so I can recommend them to friends and family who prefer to shop there—and so I can pop into a drugstore during trips, in case I forget to pack my usual AHA. I liked the simple INCI list of Neutrogena’s. Sounds like it’s just what your skin needed. 👍 I’m so happy to hear it’s working well for you! 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@WinglessOne I've been impressed.   I like it better than The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% Exfoliating Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL .  My old AHA was by Alpha Skin Care, and I think it just turned from being old.  I used the 14% because they discontinued the 10% gel.  Neutrogena is easier to get ahold of.  Plus, it seems to have come down in price since when it first came out.  How often does that happen?!

[WinglessOne]

@greeneyedgirl107  I did think Neutrogena’s AHA was a bit pricey at first and even now. But when I break out price per ounce or mL, it’s on par with The Ordinary’s 10% lactic acid, even a bit better priced. I can’t say whether or not Neutrogena’s is “worth” its price since I’m not a product formulator, but I’d happily give it a go to find out for myself. I might do that since I’m almost done with my current PC bottle. 

Anyway, hooray for finding an effective and easy-to-get replacement product! 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@WinglessOne good work with the math!

And yes, I can't believe my luck at finding a replacement product so easily.   How often does that happen?!

[CorgiMommy]

@greeneyedgirl107 nice

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing fave I’ve been looking for a good exfoliating  product I’m glad this works well for you ❤️ @greeneyedgirl107 

[Mellmars1185]

@greeneyedgirl107 I am glad you found something that works well for your skin!

[CynthieLu]

Exfoliating has got to feel so good after a big break from it. I bet your skin loves it. 😀

What do you use for aftercare after using this @greeneyedgirl107? 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you for starting this thread! Amazing faves, I think it’s incredible to consider different factors and how each product is showing up in the current month. Hope your enjoying summer 🙂

@GeorginaBT 

July Faves

Danessa Myricks Beauty Twin Flames Liquid Eyeshadow Sweetheart 

The bronzed green of this shadow really reminds me of trees and sunlight. It is so unique. 🌲☀️

MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Satin Lipstick Baby 

This lipstick is a go to for me. Beautiful neutral tones, comfortable wear, pairs well with many looks.

MERIT Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm Bounce 

I learned a lot about highlighter this month from all the wonderful inspiration here at BIC. I love the natural glow and trying different techniques.

Tatcha Mini Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash 1.7 oz / 50 mL 

This body wash is exfoliating. I find it to be so refreshing. To me it smells alot like pine and citrus, the aroma is just so beautiful. I love how my skin feels after using it.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Cleansing + Exfoliating Wipes Coconut 

So refreshing, amazing scent, does fantastic job at removing makeup and is always a joy to use

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Power Boost 

MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Quince 

I have found an application of these two bronzers in my makeup look that really works for me, I use both bronzers for a makeup look, I find the merit to be more sculpting and the rare beauty accent other areas.

Peace Out Retinol 360° Eye Lift Patches to Lift, Firm and Revitalize Eyes 5 pairs / pack 

Reduces swelling so easy to use, I don’t even feel it when it’s on it’s so comfortable and durable and really does make a difference for me.

Looking forward to seeing everyone’s faves for the month of July!

 ☀️🫶✨

[itsfi]

@peculiarzmakeup, oouh, look at all the Merit beauties. 😍 Do you use a brush for the highlighter and bronzer? Or your fingers?

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thanks Merit has some awesome products! I use my fingers for the highlighter and a beauty blender for the bronzer. I might have to test it out with a brush always fun to try alternative methods ❤️ @itsfi 

[ather]

@peculiarzmakeup  Great favs! I love the Merit Blush! 😊 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you so much! It’s such a pretty pink 😊💕 @ather 

[GeorginaBT]

@peculiarzmakeup Loving your faves! I'm curious to try the retinol eye patches. I've been rubbing my eyes so much during allergy season that I think the need some extra T.L.C. 😌

[peculiarzmakeup]

They are so relaxing, TLC is so important 🫶 @GeorginaBT 

[CorgiMommy]

@peculiarzmakeup the Tatcha Mini Hinoki Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash 1.7 oz / 50 mL is a nrw favorite of mine

[peculiarzmakeup]

It is so refreshing! 💚 @CorgiMommy 

[Mellmars1185]

@peculiarzmakeup Excellent favourites! The eye patches look really neat!