Model Co. Lip Lacquer Gloss in "Creme Brulee"
I got this in a monthly Birchbox as a sample and was glad to see that it competed with Kylie Cosmetic's "So Cute" lipgloss. I eventually passed on the Kylie Gloss (I found it very goopy, the smell super synthetic, and wasn't a fan of the brush applicator) and kept this one. I like the doe-foot applicator, it's glossy finish, and the overall pigmentation of the product. I feel like it lasts on the lips for a great amount of time! I don't know that it's my favorite gloss of all time, but I do feel like it is a solid option. I've applied two coats here to show the true color and pigmentation, but I typically wear one coat which is sheerer.

Bite Beauty Multistick in "Blondie"*
I reviewed this color extensively HERE. However to quickly recap: the pigmentation is nice, it glides on smoothly, and the formula is cream to powder. Because of the powdery finish I would recommend topping with a gloss or using a creamy lipliner underneath since it can be the tiniest bit drying. I find that this color washes me out a bit, but still highly recommend for fairer or deeper skin tones!

FLOWER Beauty Kiss Stick in "LS1 - Set Me Freesia"
This Kiss Stick by FLOWER was a delightful surprise for me. I tend to favor warm tones, but this color rides the line between cool beige nude and the faintest pink. It is very cool toned in the tube. However, I think it has enough warmth on the lips not to totally wash me out. This lipstick glides on pretty effortlessly, feels soft when applied, and has a light matte finish. It does not "set" down, so it will transfer throughout the day. However, I find is wears off nicely and lasts a decent amount of time.
Colour Pop Lippie Stix in "Brink"
I was surprised how much I liked Colour Pop's Lippie Stix formula! The lipstick comes in a pen like applicator, with an angled tip for precise application. It is definitely not a liquid lipstick type of consistency. Instead it goes on more like a traditional lipstick. The application is smooth and the pigmentation is really nice on these. The color "Brink" feels like the cousin to Echo Park. They are so similar in shade, but to me "Brink" feels deeper...more brownish than rose. My one gripe about the Lippie Stix is the very synthetic vanilla smell they have. Luckily, it doesn't linger too long after application. These last and wear nice on the lips, but will transfer.

Colour Pop Ultra Matte Lipstick in "Echo Park"
This formula has a had a lot of mixed reviews among beauty insiders, but I personally can't complain. This shade is a gorgeous, warm mid-tone nude. It's the right amount of rose/nude to feel feminine and versatile. In my opinion it is a great every day lip color! This liquid lipstick applies easily with a doe-foot applicator since the consistency is very thin and soft. It does dry down on the lips to a chic matte finish, but will transfer throughout the day pretty easily.

NYX Liquid Suede Lipsticks in "Soft Spoken"*
This is the deepest shade in my favorites and maybe one of my favorite formulas of liquid lipstick! The wand that comes with this lipstick is a large, flat applicator that makes applying in just a few swipes feasible. The formula is very smooth and suede-like, which definitely means it lives up to it's name. The pigmentation is rich and the formula does dry down to last all day while still being very comfortable. I think this is one of the longest wearing ones of this particular round-up.




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I'm thrilled today to be bringing you a review on one of my favorite new products for fall, The BITE Beauty Multistick. Thanks to Influenster, I got sent three shades of the Multistick as part of their BITE Beauty Voxbox. I've been incorporating the three shades into my daily routine for nearly a month and I have so much to share with you! The shades I received were Blondie, Macaroon, and Cocoa.

The Multistick was designed as the beauty product who can do it all and is ideal for the gal (or beauty loving guy) on the go! It is formulated to perform well on eyes, lips, and cheeks due to it's cream to powder formula. This means it goes on creamy and dries down to a powder like consistency on the face for longevity. The Multistick is the perfect "cool girl" product and can be applied with your fingers quickly for that iconic messy, yet put together vibe that reminds me of globe trotting models.

The packaging is incredibly nice and weighty. I find that it is very similar in design and feel to their Amuse Bouche lipsticks. The bullet of the Multistick is flattened at the top, but is relatively the size and shape of a chic lipstick. It is currently available in 18 flattering, yet diverse, shades.



Cocoa
Cocoa, I think had to be my favorite of the three shades I was sent. To me, it glided on the easiest and had the creamiest consistency. I used it primarily as a contour color and thought it suited me just fine when blended out. I am a light-medium neutral skin tone and Cocoa is significantly deeper, but I found it wasn't too dark or too muddy on me. I applied it directly to the face and used a dense kabuki to blend it out and had zero fuss with it at all. It lasted all day and the pigmentation was rich and true to form. I can't say enough good things about this color!



Macaroon
I used Macaroon as a blush primarily and gave it a try on the eyes once or twice. Macaroon was my second favorite Multistick and this one felt the most universal for wearing on eyes, lips, and cheeks for me. I found this color to be simply gorgeous, yet perfectly subtle. This Multistick was probably the toughest to blend out and it's consistency was less creamy and more powdery. Due to the fact that it was more powdery, I found that it wore more dry on the lips (though by no means uncomfortable). I recommend pairing this shade with a gloss or pairing something more moisturizing underneath if you intend to wear it on the lips. This color, when worn alone on the eyes did crease on me. However, I have oily eyelids and did not use a base. If paired with an eyeshadow base, I feel like this would've worked better. My favorite way to wear this particular shade is on the cheeks, applied directly and then blended out with a damp beauty blender.


Blondie
Blondie was probably my least favorite of the Mutisticks, simply because the color did not work with my skintone. I would describe "Blondie" as being a subtle vanilla/praline color. It almost matched my skintone (it was only slightly darker), which is why I did not venture out and use it on my lips and cheeks. I tried primarily using this color on my eyes as a shadow, but due to it's creamy consistency never really set on my eyelids and easily creased. Again, I highly recommend a shadow base if using in this way. Overall, the consistency was wonderful, but the color did not suit me. I think on fair skin or deeper skin the color would really pop!

First off, I am so excited to bring you this review! It's been one of my goals to bring more beauty/makeup talk to this blog. Makeup is something I find so fun to use and talk about, so hopefully you'll bear with me as I give you the break down of one of my newest eyeshadow palette scores. This palette is the "35F - Fall Into Frost" palette (even though when I ordered it, it was called the "Fall Into Summer" palette) and it has quickly become one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes in rotation.

After purchasing my first Morphe Palette, the 35O, earlier this year I knew Morphe shadows were something special. If you're not familiar with Morphe, they are a makeup and makeup brush brand that aims to provide high-end quality products for drugstore prices. Though most Morphe scores will run you slightly higher than the drugstore, they certainly do not put any hurt on your wallet.

For example, this palette will run you a cool $22.99 for 35 shadows (ahem...that's less than $1 per shadow!). So, I would certainly consider this palette and most of their other palettes a total steal. You get 28 metallic shadows and 7 matte shadows and a vast array of colors to keep your eyes in business all year around.

These shadows are highly pigmented, extremely blendable, and long-wearing. Plus, the metallic eyeshadows give you that intensely foiled look in one swipe (and without wetting your brush). I would consider this palette more on the warm side, with the right balance of neutrals and wearable pops of color. I find myself super drawn to the glitter bronze shades, sparkling pearls, and glitzy cranberry hues!


Here's an up close and personal look at all the shades. My swatches will be of each row going horizontally across. The first swatch in each row will be the closest swatch to you and the last swatch in each row closest to my wrist. Each swatch is only one pass! This means that I literally dipped my finger in the shadows lightly once and ran it across my wrist so that you can get a feel for how intense the initial pigmentation is. I will note any patchiness or if I went over the swatch more than once.



Overall, I think this palette is a total winner! Plus, it' versatility is unmatched which means you get the most bang for your buck. You can create a vast array of looks with this palette - soft, smokey, romantic, everyday, etc! Also, I think this palette is friendly to wear all year long, but especially for the summer and fall months.

If you love shimmery eyeshadows, insane pigmentation, and array of high-quality adaptable shades for an affordable price then you won't be disappointed with this one!

Since I was able to toddle into my first makeup store, I knew I had dark circles under my eyes. I was frequently asked, "Are you sleeping?" and told, "Wow! You look tired!" The first beauty product I ever used besides sparkly eyeshadow was most likely a concealer. There was nothing that uncovered the magic of makeup for me more than being able to hide my dark circles. I've been in a rut lately with my own stash of concealers. What started out as a personal quest for that "I just woke up like this" look quickly became a blog post (as it so often does). I thought I should share some old tried and true favorites and also share some concealers I want to try that I know have buzz. Without further ado...

Tarte CC Eye Priming Concealer Stick - I wish I could buy this concealer in bulk! I tried this on a whim after my mother raved about it. A few weeks later I purchased it and was fan-girling right along with her. Since I was a huge fan of Tarte's Creaseless Concealer, I knew Tarte could whip out an amazing concealer. I just wasn't sure how it would measure up compared to the Creaseless. This product comes in stick form and goes on with a cream consistency. Since it comes in stick form it is easy to target blemishes and draw in the under eye area. I found that this concealer was top notch at evening out my skin tone and great a blemish cover-up. My dark circles were vanished in a swipe, the redness around any blemishes was immediately dissolved, and it was the perfect concealer to prep eyelids for shadow. There's a limited range of colors, but since it's a CC the colors are pretty adaptable. If you need a fuller coverage concealer that also evens out skin tone or discoloration - this is the one for you!

Tarte Creaseless Concealer - This is my all time favorite concealer! No words can express the true and infinite love I have for this particular concealer. I don't know if it's nostalgia because this was the first high-end concealer I was ever recommended at a Sephora when I was sixteen or if it's really just that damn good. I've bought countless tubes of this concealer and have never been disappointed with it. It's creamy/tacky out of the tube, but holds true to it's namesake by being creaseless as can be. This is important to me because unfortunately all of my developing fine lines seem to be concentrated around my dark-circle eye area. This concealer comes in a huge range of colors and is exceptionally long wearing. It doesn't offer much in the way of brightening, but it will cover dark circles and blemishes effortlessly. A+

Flower Beauty Lighten Up! Brightening Concealer - This is my all time favorite drug store concealer by far! I rock Shade 2. It strikes a fine balance between brightening and coverage. In my opinion, this concealer doesn't offer full coverage, but it does brighten like crazy. It's absolutely perfect for the under eye area and I often use it as part of my highlight and contour routine. Seriously, if you're in the market for a good drugstore concealer give this one a go!

L'Oreal Paris MagicLumi Concealer - This is my second favorite drugstore concealer! It's meant for brightening and again, in my opinion, doesn't really offer full coverage for blemishes. I find it slightly less opaque than the Flower concealer I mentioned above. It has a bit more of a sheer consistency, but offers a truly luminescent glow. I have a ton of friends who raved about this product for giving them beyond average brightening and for making them look especially fresh faced. That being said, it's great for under eye and subtle highlighting. It's slightly more expensive than the Flower concealer, but not by much. Try them both and pick a winner. Surely you can't go wrong.

Benefit's Bo-ing Concealer - I gave this a try junior year and it slowly edged out my Tarte Creaseless Concealer for about five months. It offers five shades (I found I had to mix two to get my "perfect" shade) and is described as "industrial-strength." It's a creamy consistency, best applied with fingers by gently patting into the under eye area. I found that it covered up my dark circles effortlessly and didn't settle into fine lines. It also was great for blemishes. This one isn't really for brightening, but if you need a long-lasting concealer that is full coverage, but somehow looks natural and won't budge - this is it!

Happy Monday! Today we're chatting about my most wanted wardrobe pieces from around the web lately.

Since I entered the working world I've learned a lot about my personal style. Now that I'm not privy to the ultra-comfortable style staples (aka oversized t-shirts, athletic shorts, and leggings) known to me in my former college life, it's been time to reevaluate what I really want in my closet. I've always been pretty traditional in my style choices, favoring classic pieces over trendy ones. Though I can't say I've never bought into a fashion fad (denim mini skirts, sequin purses, chokers, flare jeans, and gaucho pants all via the early 2000s are coming to mind), I can say that on the whole I'm generally not too ashamed of any wardrobe decisions I made in the past.

Ever since I've started working in "the real world" I find myself gravitating back to basics more and more. I find myself wearing a lot simple shapes and wearing black, white, and/or denim on more days than not. This back to basics mentally is definitely being reflected in my recent wants!

J.Crew Striped Top
My go-to stripped tee has gotten a lot of love over the past two years and it's time for an upgrade. I feel like this J.Crew top is flattering, high-quality, and in a great price range. There's just something so inherently classic about a striped tee. It's flattering for all shapes and sizes. It can be dressed up or down and just goes with so much.

H&M Black Skinny Jeans
I've been in need of a good pair of black skinny jeans for awhile. I feel like black jeans can be so flattering and worn with success any time throughout the year when styled correctly. Black jeans are slimming among other things and just like the striped top pair with so much. At $9 these are a wishlist item that I can make a total reality.

Matisse Orin Sandal 
I've been crushing on low strappy heels since Spring 2014 and I've yet to purchase a pair. I saw these recently in a local boutique and fell completely in love all over again. The heel is low which is perfect for both work and play. I actually feel like I could be stylish and comfortable in these. The double straps add interest and the patterned back portion provides pop. This is definitely a staple with a twist.

Fjallraven Kanken Mini Bag
Upon graduating college I suddenly confronted the whole "what do I do with my backpack now?" question. While carrying a purse seemed like the obvious option, I just found that my purse wasn't really equipped to handle all the stuff I tote to work on a daily basis. I then began searching for a new backpack (since my college one was riddled with rips and wear), but every sturdy one I found felt like it was way out of my price range. Enter the Fjallraven Kanken Mini Bag! It has two top handles, adjustable straps, pockets, and a zip. It looks perfectly sturdy and like it'd have more than enough space for all of my stuff. They carry lots of fun colors and sizes, but this black mini totally has my heart. I think it's a timeless style that I could use for years to come!

Shiraleah 'Yves' Wool Hat
Maybe floppy hats are so last year...but I still think there's something to be said about a great hat for summer. This hat quickly covers a bad hair day while looking chic and adding that extra something to perfectly accessorize any outfit in need. Best thing of all? This hat can transcend seasons, easily slipping from summer to fall.

Topshop Lipstick in RioRio
Zoella recently mentioned this lipstick in her June Favorites video as being a perfect dupe for Kendall Jenner's Estee Lauder Lipstick in Restless. I think the color is absolutely gorgeous. I think it perfectly pops for summer and is the perfect orangey red. Definitely dying to try this one out. You can't go wrong with red lips paired with a black ensemble after all.


What have you been wanting lately? Let me know below!

I'll admit when it comes to beauty products that I claim as my favorites, usually lipsticks and glosses don't come to mind. Maybe it's because I find myself so overwhelmed when searching for lipstick. There are so many brands to choose from and a million different price points. There's lipstick that starts at 93 cents and lipstick that sky rockets into the $50 for a single tube range. There so many colors across the millions of brands out there. What colors can I pull off? What colors do I need? Is every lip color in the world pink or just some variation? Isn't there a dupe of this expense shade somewhere in the drugstore shelves? Also, there's only so much swatching you can do before it gets old and everything starts blurring together.

However, despite all that, today I wanted to chat about my go-to lipsticks, balms, and glosses. I'll admit lip products are not my strong suit so I don't bring you this post through the eyes of lipstick literate beauty insider. Instead, I bring you this post more as a place to document every lip product that I could call to mind that I would buy again or have repurchased on many accounts.

Reds/Corals:

Maybelline New York ColorSensational Lipstick in Are You Red-dy?
This is my tried and true bright red. It's classically colored, fabulously pigmented and stays all day. So many sorority sisters of mine have sported this lush color for many an evening out. I've bought over two tubes of this lipstick and will continue to repurchase for the forseeable future. It may be the only lipstick I've ever truly finished. You can see me wearing it here.

Rimmel by Kate Moss #107
This one was recommended by my former roommate far before I heard Zoella raving about it on Youtube. I bought this during the fall when dark burgundy or "wine" colored lips were in. Perfect for fall and date night, this lipstick is highly pigmented. The color is amazing and it smells quite nice as well. This is my ideal dark red colored lipstick. It runs on the cheaper side so it is a great lipstick for those that want to try a darker look for less (like I did!).

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Tease
This is a mix between an orange a red. It favors more orangey though. It's perfect for summer and pops just the right amount. This balm in on the shinier side and you can build up the color. It's plenty moisturizing and also at a really great price point. Would definitely repurchase and would buy other colors from the range. I did my first vlog last spring sporting this bright orange balm. So on that note, see me wearing it here.

Fresh's Sugar Balm Lip Treatment SPF15 in Rose
I've bought so many tubes of this stuff and it never gets old. Though it's not exceptionally pigmented (it's not exactly meant to be), this Rose color gives the "your lips, but better look." It looks natural, has the perfect amount of SPF for your lips for day-to-day wear, and just wears so well. Throw this on a no makeup makeup day, at school, at the beach, or just about anywhere else. Would recommend a thousand times over.

Nudes:

Lipstick Queen in St. Nude
This lipstick was a reject from one of my Mom's latest beauty buying sprees. She decided the color was a bit too orangey on her. The lipstick does have some subtle coral undertones. However, when I wear it the lipstick comes out more nudeish. It's a great lip color for everyday wear and I've been wearing it quite frequently. It goes on silky smooth and the texture is amazing on the lips. I'd never heard of Lipstick Queen before this tube, but now I'm itching to try more of their shades. It's one of those lipsticks you put on when you want something on your lips, but you're not quite sure what lipstick to wear (which is quite often for me). You can see me sporting it here.

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Walkyrie
Okay, I haven't actually purchased this one but I want to and would in a heart beat. Every time I see my mother I go for this shade of hers. It's brownish, pinkish, nude. It's one of those shades that is so hard to justify when you look at the tube. However, the second it's on your lips you're just like yes. Something just works with this one and it's definitely on my next to purchase list.

Berrys/Pinks:

Tarte Lip Surgence Skintuitive Lip Tint
This one is a fun one because it appears slightly different on each person. Based on your pH, this "intuitive" lip tint paints your pout with the perfect shade of pink. The lip tint wears like a cross between a balm and lipstick. It's easy to apply, moisturizing on the lips, and is amazingly pigmented. This one had all my friends and my mom wanting to give it a go. It's kind of a no-brainer, no-fuss sort of beauty product (my favorite kind) that seems to get it right every time. Have repurchased and would repurchase again.

L'Oreal ColorRiche Lip Balm in Caring Coral
I know the name is "Caring Coral," but I swear this wears more pink on me than anything. This color is perfect for everyday wear. It feels super moisturizing on the lips and wears like a dream. It stays longer than you'd expect it to and has garnered a bit of a drugstore beauty cult following. I have nothing but good things to say about this balm. It's perfect for everyday and I think it'd be especially perfect for a first date or family outing. It's subtle, pretty, and decently long wearing. For the price point, this balm is a winner.

Maybelline New York ColorSensational Lipstick in Blissful Berry
I usually don't go for many purple based colors, but I had to find a go-to berry color for fall and I think this is my perfect fit. Obviously there's something I really like about Maybelline's ColorSensational line of lipsticks because two made the list. The lipstick goes on well, lasts a long time, and the color is nice. You can see my wearing my perfect shade of berry here.

What lipsticks, tints, balms, or glosses are your favorite? Let me know colors and brands because I'm always on the hunt for new holy grail lipstick!

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It's been awhile since my last beauty favorites post. Let's be honest, it's been awhile since my last post period. However, here I am back and more in love with blogging than ever. I won't apologize for my absence mostly because I'm not sorry. It's taken awhile to get life back to being balanced and it's taken awhile to get into a new routine post-graduation. It feels kind of like I'm learning to blog all over again, yet my passion for blogging and the blog world hasn't waned.

Today, I want to take a sec just to talk about something easy and something that I love: makeup and beauty. I wanted to share some of my recent faves and gather any recs from you as to what you're loving. So without further ado, lets dive in!

.001 Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara - What can I say about this mascara that hasn't been said a million times over before me, by equally obsessed beauty mavens? This mascara is holy grail status here ladies. If you love Benefit's other mascara They're Real!, then please give this one a try. I had a similar experience after trying Roller Lash as I did after trying They're Real! My world was rocked in the best way. I won't lie, the price tag is on the slightly steeper end and I was hesitant, if not borderline resistant, in paying for a mascara I was unsure I really needed. Since I have a great eyelash curler by Tarte, I wasn't totally sold on Roller Lash's miracle curling promises. However, I couldn't drown out the many voices that had raved about this mascara to me, both personally and online. I figured I'd give it a shot and I am so glad I did. It lasts all day, doesn't flake, and makes me lashes look so long and full. I use this mascara nearly everyday now and will undoubtedly be repurchasing in the future.

.002 Sephora Microsmooth Baked Blush Duo (in Tea Rose Tickle) - This made my last favorites and I'm still loving using it as a dupe for Benefit's Rockateur. I love the versatility that the duo offers. The blush is smooth and well-pigmented. It looks a bit more pearlescent in its' container, than it does on your face, which a plus for me. I don't tend to love too many sparkles.

.003 Garnier's Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream (For Normal/Combo Skin) - I've been guilty of not moisturizing my skin enough in the past. Because I had skin on the oily side for most of my teenage/young adult life, I thought the last thing my skin needed was more moisture. However, as I've gotten older, my skin and my skincare regiment has changed slowly, but ten-fold at the same time. I've found that adding a gentle moisturizer at night before bed, after taking off make-up, and in the morning, before putting on make-up, has dramatically improved my skin. It looks fresher and more vibrant. My skin is softer and adding moisturizer doesn't make my skin oily during the day like I previously thought it might. Plus, I find my make-up sits better on moisturized skin. Though I haven't found my holy grail moisturizer yet, this one is doing just fine in the mean time. It smells fresh, feels refreshing, and does its' job. Plus, it's at a great price point!

.004 Tarte's Amazonian Clay Mineral Bronzer (in Park Avenue Princess) - This has made my favorites list so many times I'm sure you're tired of hearing about it. I've searched far and wide, and I just haven't found a bronzer I love more than this one. It's buildable, subtle, not too sparkly, not too matte, and makes you look perfectly sun-kissed. It adds that warmth to my face I find so essential during the summer.

.005 Flower's Lighten Up! Brightening Concealer (in Shade 2)
I'm on my 5th tube of this. This concealer offers the right balance of brightening and coverage. It's both ideal for covering blemishes (I'd say it has light-medium coverage) and using under your eyes. It doesn't crease, which is important, and I instantly look more bright and awake after using it. For the drugstore price, ~$8, you just can't beat giving it a try. My only complaint is that it doesn't last long enough! I find myself repurchasing monthly.

.006 Flower's Color Play Creme Eye Shadow (in Wild Geranium) - After Flower won me over with their concealer, I thought I'd try something else from the range. I decided to go for a creme eyeshadow because I had never tried one and the price was agreeable. It was so agreeable I found myself purchasing one of Maybelline's Color Tattoo creme eyeshadows, which I knew had quite a following, for comparison purposes. I was hesitant to go for Wild Geranium because it seemed so dark in its' packaging. However, when applied to the lid it is much more sheer. Don't get me wrong, it's pigmented, but just not as dark as it seemed in the pot. The creme eyeshadow is, indeed, creamy in the packaging and has a metallic sheen to it. I didn't find it messy or hard to apply at all. In fact, I found it really quick and easy. I found myself applying one to two coats with my ring finger successfully and being able to move on without using a brush to even it out or adding more coats after the first layer dried. The eyeshadow dries fairly quickly after application and stays put all day. I was crazy amazed at its' great stay power. However, I should mention I have fairly "oily" eyelids and I don't often find my eyeshadow budging or creasing on a normal basis. If you don't have "oily" eyelids, consider maybe adding an eyeshadow primer for best results! I've found that even with wearing it multiple times a week that it has stood the test of time and has been really long lasting. You get a lot of bang for your buck!

Color Tattoo was less impressive to me. In the pot, it wasn't nearly as creamy. In fact it had a harder texture and I really had to work with my finger. It much sheerer than anticipated and I felt like I couldn't get as complete of coverage very easily. It felt like I needed to take more time to let dry and build it up.

.007 Honorable Mentions - TheBalm Nude Dude Eyeshadow Palette (especially the color "Fit"), Pixi by Petra's Illuminating Tint and Conceal (in Bare Glow), Tarte's Precision Long Wear Liquid Eyeliner, and Sonia Kashuk's eyeshadow quads.


What are your recent beauty favorites? Let me know! I'm especially on the hunt for foundation/bb cream and skin care recommendations!

Happy Saturday guys! It's been forever and a day since I've posted about beauty/make-up related anything and you know what? That's too long! I thought it might be fun to update you on the products I'm currently wearing/loving daily. In fact, I kind of wanted to do a video to accompany this post, but I'm having a few technical difficulties with my camera. Would y'all be interested in me doing a few videos every now and again to accompany post content? They'd be short and sweet! If so, let me know in a comment!

Alright, here goes nothing:

1. Sephora 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation (#25 Medium Beige) - I'm on my second bottle of this and still head over heels for it. I've tried a lot of foundation in my 21 years on Earth, but this is definitely top 3. Up until I purchased my first bottle this summer I hadn't worn true foundation in over a year. I was wearing a mix of BB, concealer, and a little powder. That got old, so I decided to give true foundation another go. However, I didn't want to spend major $ on the wrong shade (which was majorly stressing me out, and perhaps why I put off wearing foundation for so long). I went to my local Sephora and had the shop girls swatch me until they found a perfect match. This foundation goes on seamlessly, has medium-full coverage, is fairly lightweight, and lasts all day. I couldn't ask for more!

2. Flower Lighten Up! Brightening Concealer (Shade 2) - This is the first drug store concealer I've tried and actually liked in years! Though it's very different from one of my all time favorite concealers, Tarte's Creaseless Concealer, I am falling head over heels for this one. I have currently just purchased my 3rd tube of the stuff, so you know the obsession is serious. It has great coverage and definitely helps to achieve that illuminated from within look. Perfect for blemishes and dark circles (a major issue of mine) alike!

3. L'Oreal Color Riche Balm (Caring Coral) - I have so many glosses and balms in my possession that it'd truly be embarrassing to go through and count them all. However, recently this balm has truly stood out and I've been going back to it day after day. It's a really subtle pinky/peach color on the lips and it's super moisturizing. It just kind of melts on your lips, plus it lasts a decent while! I find it perfect to wear to school because of how subtle, yet pretty it is on. Definitely wanting to try more colors from this range!

4. Yes to Blueberries Cleansing Facial Wipes - Recently gave these a try and decided I liked them. However, these don't smell like blueberries (at least not to me). On the package it says "with apple and lemon" and I'd definitely say the dominant smell is more lemon than anything. At first it sort of reminded me of a cleaning liquid, but I've grown accustom. These wipes do have a really distinct smell, so if you're not committed to stronger smelling wipes then maybe this one if not for you. However, I've decided that I liked them because they do an excellent job of taking off my make-up AND leaving my face feeling super smooth right before bed!

5. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara (Black Noir) - This mascara has a cult following and I may or may not be a member of said cult. I recently purchased my second tube of this. I bought this over a year ago and remember feeling rather average about it - didn't love it or hate it. I recently needed new mascara and was looking for a cheap drugstore one that'd work in place of nicer one for the time being (I usually get all of my higher end mascara during the Christmas season). I went back to the drawing board and blogger after blogger had nothing but amazing things to say about this mascara. I currently am using the version with the curved brush and really loving it this time around. It's true black, buildable, non-flakey and could easily compete with a higher end mascara. Is it the end all be all? Maybe not, but I'm loving it all the same! And for the price, it's hard to pass up!

6. Benefit's Watts Up! Illuminator - This has been a favorite of mine for about forever. It's just one of those products I just can't stop loving. It lasts a really long time and is perfect for highlighting cheek bones, brow bones, the bridge of your nose, and the tear duct area of eyes! If you love illuminator, but haven't found the product yet, give this one a go! You won't be disappointed!

7. Sephora Microsmooth Baked Blush Duo (Tea Rose Tickle) - I was recently in the market for a new blush since I just ran out of Benefit's Rockateur Blush (one of my absolute faves). Rockateur is rather pricey so I was looking for a somewhat cheaper dupe and I think I may have found it in this baked blush duo by Sephora. The blush goes on smoothly and is very pigmented. It's a great buy and a pretty close dupe, in my opinion, of my beloved Rockateur.

8. Tarte Amazonian Clay Mineral Bronzer (Park Ave Princess) - This is the same bronzer I've been using for years. I've tried two or three others, but I just can't shake this one. It's buildable, versatile, not shimmery, and is just an overall amazing product. I'm probably on my fifth palette of the stuff. It's become a regular in my routine!


What beauty products are you currently using and loving? Any recommendations? Hopefully I'll be sharing more beauty loves soon!