Hey guys! Hope y’all have had a good week 🙂 We have been traveling a lot and super busy all week, but it feels so good to be back home and settled!  I’ve got a quick collective beauty haul to share just in time for the weekend. This time I have good things from First Aid Beauty, Marc Jacobs, Real Techniques, and Derma E. Keep on reading to see what I’ve added to my (ever- growing) stash!

Derma E 2-in-1 Purifying Charcoal Mask – Who doesn’t love a good charcoal mask? This brand in general is nothing short of amazing. Plus, I’ve heard many good things about this detox mask! Do you guys have any faves from Derma E?

First Aid Beauty Red Clay Body Bar – This body bar will be nice to use to combat any body breakouts.

First Aid Beauty Illuminating Moisturizer– Fuller coverage foundations = perfect during fall and winter.  This illuminating moisturizer (that has a matte finish!!!) will be fabulous underneath foundation for a natural glow.

Marc Jacobs Enamored Polish: Funny Girl – Yes to deeper polish shades! I’m also still loving nude polishes, even for fall! This nude is deeper in tone, making it perfect to add in the rotation.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush– This is the best drugstore foundation brush. I needed a new one because the bristles were dried out of my previous one for some reason. It buffs foundation beautifully for a flawless finish.

What are some of your recent beauty buys? I’d love to know!

Have a relaxing weekend, sweet friends!

 

 

 

A few weeks back I was able to haul just a handful of new beauty products from the drugstore. Now that I’ve had time to use everything and form an overall opinion on them, I wanted to share my quick thoughts for any of you who wanted to give some of them a try. Keep reading to find out how everything went 🙂

L’Oreal Pure-Clay-To-Mousse Cleanser  –If you like the mask formula of this new cleanser by L’Oreal, then I think you’d love this cleanser! When I use it to detox my skin here and there, I notice that it really does keep pores clear. Leaving it on for a few minutes, just like you would a mask, really does deliver just about the same results as this same formula that is available in mask form (in the square glass jar packaging). If you’ve been thinking about giving this a go: Final Thoughts: thumbs up!

Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara- Ladies … If you haven’t tried this mascara yet – R U N and grab it, please! The packaging alone is a selling point but the product performance is amazing for a drugstore mascara. It gives lots of volume to my barely there lashes, making them pop and appear full and dark. It doesnt flake, smudge, or transfer. The price is amazing for what you get. Final thoughts: Thumbs up!

L’Oreal Blend Artist Infallible Foundation Blender- From my experience using this blending sponge, it does perform just like the Beauty Blender, just as so many YouTubers have described. The price is more affordable and getting it at the drugstore means you can apply coupons to get it even cheaper. Makes foundation look very natural and doesn’t soak up a ton of foundation. Final Thoughts: Thumbs up!

L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation- Ok y’all…  this one didn’t work for me. The shade is a spot on match but … oh my is this dewy on my oily skin! Yuk I looked incredibly oily! I mattified it as much as I could with a few different powders (different occasions , of course ) and still noticed crazy tons of unwanted shine within 2 hours of applying.  This one gets a thumbs down for me — I actually returned it.

Milani Make It Last Makeup Setting Spray- I have a big collection of facial sprays and mists in my beauty collection. This one fits right in! It sets well and keeps makeup on and looking good for a great price point. I like the mid-size packaging and the spray nozzle gives out the right amount of product when applied. Final Thoughts: This one gets a thumbs up, too!

Biore Charcoal Self Heating One Minute Mask- These work well to keep skin clear and happy. If you’re looking for a quick-use charcoal face mask that is convenient for traveling, give these a try. It really works in just a minute and the self heating feature feels great on the skin to detox. Final Thoughts: Thumbs up!

Hope you enjoyed this post and got some useful info from it! What beauty products have you picked up at the drugstore recently?

 

 

For the fall season, we generally start to transition from using much lighter products on a daily basis to choosing nourishing and much richer products. Now is the perfect time to update hair products, skincare products, body products, and fragrances to make sure you always look and feel your very best as cooler weather heads our way!

Body Scrub 

Using a body scrub year round is a great idea to keep skin soft and exfoliated. When body butters and body oils are applied right after, skin will feel extra soft and smooth! Try experimenting with seasonal scents for an instant pick-me-up when you shower each day. Here’s my new favorite scrub for fall!

Body Butter

Time to trade in our thinner consistency lotions for those ultra rich body butters to make sure skin is hydrated and happy. There are so many seasonal scents to choose from that make moisturizing just a little more fun!

Lip balm + Lip Scrub

A good lip scrub will definitely keep lips ready for lipsticks, glosses, and stains. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good lip balm! Choosing one that is thicker in consistency will keep lips protected from the cooler temperatures and wind while on the go and just before bedtime. There are some great options that include SPF protection for daytime.

Hair Mask

Moisture loss in hair can be prevented this fall by using a deep conditioning hair mask. Heavier in texture, masks give tons of added protection we all really need as the weather changes.

Products Every Beauty Routine Needs For Fall 

Fragrance for Fall

It may take some shopping around, but you’ll find your “Signature Scent” for fall! Deeper, woodsy, cologne-like, and musky scents are popular during the fall season. Mixing a few of your favorite heavier fragrances is a great tip for when you can’t decide which one to use. Check out my favorite scent for fall down below!

Facial Moisturizer + Mists 

Many prefer to swap lighter gel moisturizers for more creamy moisturizers during this time of year. Skipping moisturizer is never a good idea, even if you’re oily, so opt for one with a light and creamy texture that won’t leave a greasy film behind. Face mists add a boost of radiance as well as hydration in addition to daily moisturizers.

Foundation

We tend to bring out our heavier and more full coverage foundations when the weather changes for fall. Adding a powder over top of foundation not only gives extra coverage, but also helps with oil control if your skin is on the oilier side.

Deeper Lip Colors

No matter what formula lippie you prefer, go for the deeper shades for fall! Berry shades, vampy shades, the perfect red, and even warm nude shades look great during this time of year.

Metallic/Amber-toned Eye Shadow

Shimmery bronze tones are gorgeous on the eyes this time of year! Adding a touch of winged liner really gives a dramatic effect to the look.

Dark Nail Polish 

While light neutrals still work during this time of the year, choosing a darker neutral such as a gray tone , taupe , or even black always looks great when its cooler out. Berry shades, reds, and plum shades also go well with mostly anything for fall.

What products do you like to use when fall rolls around? Shop some of my recommendations down below!

Have a great weekend, friends!

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The new launch from Rihanna, Fenty Beauty, has officially made its way to Sephora! Over the weekend I went to check it all out and there are some major must-haves! The line meets the needs of everyone, which is genius. There are 40 matte foundation shades (and more on the way), a universal lip gloss for all, and lots of shade varieties to choose from in other face products.

As I tested things, one thing I noticed right away was that quality was #1 when creating this collection. The packaging is sleek and the products perform beautifully to create a flawless look. Below I’ve listed some things worth mentioning from the overall collection!

Spoiler Alert: I’m really excited about this brand!

Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation

The foundation and primer in this collection are meant to work well together. The formula on this long wearing foundation blends effortlessly, but does dry pretty fast … so you have to work fast. It applies super matte, so oily girls will want to try this! If you have drier skin, you may not like this as much, so try a sample before getting the full size. The packaging is slim and wont take up lots of space in your collection. I sampled it in store, and I’m going to be picking up this foundation soon to add to my collection!

Match Stix Trio

The magnetic packaging on these matte makeup sticks is pretty genius! Each trio is created for each skin tone to be able to use to contour, conceal, and highlight the face. They provide so much versatility and work well together. These would be great to pull a look together while on the go!

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

This is a universal rose shimmer shade that flatters every skin tone that I cannot put down since getting! This is seriously my new obsession!!! It feels gel-like, is super easy to apply (no mirror needed), and moisturizing on the lips. The giant doe foot applicator makes application quick and it has a peach-vanilla scent that fades after a few minutes. LOVE!

Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, Trophy Wife

So many  will adore this highlighter! It really stands out, but in a good way. It is a true gold sparkly shade and blends like a dream. I’m going back for this! It can be used on eyes, too which is great.

What do you think?! Have you tried any Fenty Beauty products yet?

* Images from sephora.com*

*This is not a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*