March Favorites {Beauty + Skincare}
I’m always a beauty product fanatic, but I have just had so much fun playing with makeup this month. I normally just throw some makeup on in the morning to avoid looking like a monster, but I have genuinely enjoyed applying my makeup each day this past month. I fell in love with a few new purchases, and rediscovered past loves. Because I was enjoying this month so much, I kind of have an obscene amounts of favorites. I guess that means it was a really good month haha.
Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Sweet Watermelon: I was actually planning on buying this exact product based on Emily’s suggestion, but I was lucky enough to receive it in the mail from BzzAgent before I had the chance to buy it. This product is ideal for laid-back spring days. The pencil design and smooth application make it foolproof to apply, and the light watermelon pink provides the perfect spring pop of color. As much as I love this product’s performance, I love its smell even more. It smells like a tropical smoothie, which means I am absolutely going to be stalking my Target’s Neutrogena display to snag a few more shades from this line.
Rimmel ScandalEyes Eyeliner in Nude: I have been searching for a brightening nude eyeliner for my waterline for months, but I’ve only been able to find high-end versions for $25+. I was amazed to find this Rimmel eyeliner at Target this month for less than $5, and it’s a lifesaver. Pop a little of this bad boy in the waterline of your eye, and you’ll instantly look more awake. The pencil’s formula is amazing- so smooth and long-lasting. I’d buy more colors, but I already own WAY too many eyeliners. If you aren’t an eyeliner hoarder like me, I’d highly recommend checking out this affordable line.
Hourglass Film Noir Mascara in Onyx: I’ve bragged on this product before, but it’s a simple way to get dramatic lashes without falsies. Love the brush and formula.
Maybelline 24-Hour Color Tattoo in Barely Branded: If you’re a fan of MAC’s Paint Pots, do you yourself a favor and switch to the Maybelline 24-Hour Color Tattoos. They’re basically the same product, but for 1/5 of the cost. I’ve been using the Barely Branded shade, a shimmery pale champagne, as my everyday eyeshadow base. It evens out the color of my eyelids, adds a natural highlight to my browbone and the inner corners of my eyes, and helps my eyeshadows to last all day long.
Benefit Hervana Blush: The prettiest baby pink with a pinch of peach blush you’ve ever seen. I love this blush because you can’t mess it up. It’s provides the perfect healthy flush without making you look like a clown.
Urban Decay Naked Palette: All-time favorite. I’ve recently switched back to the original Naked palette from Naked 2, and I am rediscovering my undying love. If you still haven’t bought this palette, WHY?
Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer: Long time favorite. This concealer will cover just about everything, and you only need a tiny amount. It’s my weapon of choice for my scary undereye circles.
Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation: Ok, so I discovered this foundation this month, and I am hooked. It provides medium coverage with a slightly dewy finish. This foundation feels so light on your skin. Once I lightly set this foundation with powder, it stays on all day. I’m in love.
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Liquid Foundation: I’ve had this Benefit foundation for quite some time now, but for some reason I never used it frequently until now. I find this product to be fairly similar to the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation. Again, it provides medium coverage with a lightweight feel. I love this foundation, but I probably wouldn’t repurchase solely because I think that Nearly Naked is a close enough dupe that’s also $29 less expensive! Despite this fact, I thought I should still include it because I do love the product, and I’ve been trading off between Hello Flawless and Nearly Naked.
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny: Despite being born and raised in Florida and currently living in southern California, I am tragically pale. During fall and winter, I don’t really notice how pale I am because I’m wearing pants, sweaters, and boots. Now that the weather is warming up, I am literally shocked at my paleness. I have already broken out the self-tanner for my body, so I thought I should step up my facial bronzing as well. This bronzer is perfect for light complexions that want a subtle bronzer that won’t make you look orange. This matte bronzer is also ideal for creating a subtle contour. Did I mention it’s under $3? Amazing product at an amazing price.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser in Brightener: I’m a devotee of this line in general, but I recently discovered the Brightener version, which is a pinky-nude shade that helps to brighten the undereye area. I use this under and over my undereye concealer of the day as well as along my cheekbones for a natural highlighting effect.
Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara: Unfortunately I forgot to add this mascara to the group picture at the top of the post, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not crazy about this product. I really didn’t think I was going to like this mascara when I received it from BzzAgent. I’d never heard anyone mention this product, and I don’t really associate Neutrogena with eye makeup. I was so wrong. This mascara is a wonderful everyday mascara that lengthens lashes without clumping or leaving your lashes stiff. Crispy lashes? Nobody’s got time for that!
Close-up of Benefit’s Hervana blush and NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response in Serene Citrus: Ok, so it’s kind of weird to talk about your deodorant, but I really like this one haha. It smells incredible, and it seems to be pretty effective at preventing me from becoming a sweaty gross mess during my dance classes. Love this stuff.
St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer: I originally saw this moisturizer floating around Pinterest. It’s supposedly just as effective as high-end brands, but it only costs $4.50. I honestly haven’t used many high end moisturizers, but I do like this product. This moisturizer doesn’t make my skin too oily as long as I use it lightly around my T-zone. After using this product for a month, my skin is noticeably softer.
Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Refreshing Toner: I’ve told you before that I am a total toner addict. It’s my favorite part of my skincare routine, and I’m always looking for new versions. I heard about this toner from Ingrid, and I’ve been using it nearly everyday to remove excess oil/sweat. I’ve also put this toner in a spray bottle and used as a refreshing mist throughout the day.
I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend with your friends and family! What were your favorite products this month?
The Neutrogena masacara and lip pencil and the OWN eye cream were provided by BzzAgent and iFabbo, respectively, for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my honest and genuine thoughts.
