Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I'm sure everyone is either shopping or decorating today, but for those who took a quick wine hot chocolate break to catch up on your blogs, here are my November 2013 beauty favorites :) Enjoy!
Favorites This Month:
Mac Prolongwear Foundation ($31) mixed with Clarins Beauty Flash Balm ($45)
I love Prolongwear by itself, but it's a bit heavy for me for day-to-day use, so I like to sheer it out a bit with my Beauty Flash Balm, which is similar in concept to Mac's Strobe Liquid. It's not as iridescent as Strobe Liquid, but it gives a great natural glow. It smells divine, too! (Full disclosure...the Beauty Flash Balm was a given to me by my sister to try, since she LOVES hers...I didn't buy it myself.)
I love Prolongwear by itself, but it's a bit heavy for me for day-to-day use, so I like to sheer it out a bit with my Beauty Flash Balm, which is similar in concept to Mac's Strobe Liquid. It's not as iridescent as Strobe Liquid, but it gives a great natural glow. It smells divine, too! (Full disclosure...the Beauty Flash Balm was a given to me by my sister to try, since she LOVES hers...I didn't buy it myself.)
NARS Orgasm Blush ($29 individually; mine is shown in an old palette)
An oldie but a goodie! I sort of forgot about this blush for a while, but I picked it back up this month and have worn it most days. You all know everything there is to know about Orgasm...but it's just a gorgeous shimmery pink that is flattering on all skin tones.
An oldie but a goodie! I sort of forgot about this blush for a while, but I picked it back up this month and have worn it most days. You all know everything there is to know about Orgasm...but it's just a gorgeous shimmery pink that is flattering on all skin tones.
Mac Pro Shaping Powder in Emphasize ($16.50)
I use this to set my undereye concealer. It's a white power with the slightest amount of sheen, and it is meant to highlight all areas of the face. I like a little undereye brightness, and this works well with my skintone (Mac NC25/30).
I use this to set my undereye concealer. It's a white power with the slightest amount of sheen, and it is meant to highlight all areas of the face. I like a little undereye brightness, and this works well with my skintone (Mac NC25/30).
ELF Studio Makeup Remover Pen ($3)
I grabbed this at Target after hearing Josh Collier rave about it, and it's the one ELF product that I can honestly say was not a waste of money! I love it! It's great for getting rid of a mascara smudge or end of the day liner smudges. It does leave a slight residue, but nothing that can't be just rubbed into your skin.
I grabbed this at Target after hearing Josh Collier rave about it, and it's the one ELF product that I can honestly say was not a waste of money! I love it! It's great for getting rid of a mascara smudge or end of the day liner smudges. It does leave a slight residue, but nothing that can't be just rubbed into your skin.
Hourglass Ambient Powder Brush ($35)
I resisted this brush for a while, but finally broke down and grabbed it during Sephora's VIB sale. I am so glad I did. If you use Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Powders, I would definitely recommending investing in the brush that goes with them. I was using a large paddle brush that was sort of similar in shape, but it wasted too much product. This brush really keeps the powder from flying around and gives you a flawless application.
I resisted this brush for a while, but finally broke down and grabbed it during Sephora's VIB sale. I am so glad I did. If you use Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Powders, I would definitely recommending investing in the brush that goes with them. I was using a large paddle brush that was sort of similar in shape, but it wasted too much product. This brush really keeps the powder from flying around and gives you a flawless application.
Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush ($6; these go on sale B1G1 50% off at Ulta a lot!)
I love this brush!!! I think it might be my new HG liner brush, and I don't say that lightly! It's a round shape, but it is stiffer than other liner brushes I've tried, which makes application a breeze.
Chanel Eyeshadow in Fauve ($28.50)
Fauve is my sole Chanel eyeshadow, and I could only justify the purchase because it is SO unique. It's a gorgeous greyish purple, but the insane shimmer is what sets it apart. I don't get a ton of fallout, which is awesome, especially given the shimmer. If you're ever near a Chanel counter, just go play with this one!! I have yet to see a swatch that does it justice...
Fauve is my sole Chanel eyeshadow, and I could only justify the purchase because it is SO unique. It's a gorgeous greyish purple, but the insane shimmer is what sets it apart. I don't get a ton of fallout, which is awesome, especially given the shimmer. If you're ever near a Chanel counter, just go play with this one!! I have yet to see a swatch that does it justice...
Mac Naked Pigment ($21)
I have been using this on my eyelids with warm browns in the crease and I have been loving the look. It's a gorgeous super shimmery nude color and pairs well with anything. You could absolutely use this pigment as a highlight, too!
I have been using this on my eyelids with warm browns in the crease and I have been loving the look. It's a gorgeous super shimmery nude color and pairs well with anything. You could absolutely use this pigment as a highlight, too!
This highlighter gives such a gorgeous natural sheen to the skin...it's basically all I've been using for on my cheekbones this month. It's a tan shade and may work better as a shimmery bronzer for the fairest of us, but on most complexions it will work as a gorgeous highlight.
I'm not sure how many times I can rave about this stuff before you guys get bored of me talking about it. Just go and get it already!!!! It's the perfect peppermint lip balm.
What have you been loving toward the end of the fall??
As
always, everything in this post is my honest personal opinion. No
affiliate links were used. I have not accepted any consideration for
sharing these items with you. Unless indicated otherwise, all products
were purchased by me with my own money.
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