Tuesday, November 1, 2011

October Favorites

Hello pretty ladies! (: This last month has been a fun one for new & all time favorite products. I really do love all the "favorites" videos & blogs, so of couse thought I'd join in on the mix! As a heads up, I do buy mostly drugstore products. I'm definitly a girl for good deals, but will splurge on the occasional fun stuff. Hopefully this will make it all a little more entertaining for ya'll who can relate. Enjoy & happy November! XO Katie


1.) Bath & Body Works' Warm Harvest Apple in lotion & body mist. I do believe this scent is a part of their limited edititon Fall collection. It really does smell like apple, so much so I want to eat it! But it has a hint of vanilla to match the rest of the Fall smelly goods.
2.) Formula 10.0.6's So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser Original Formula from Ulta. I've gone through about half the bottle this month, using it morning & night. This is an astrigent formula but has really good exfoliating ingredients that aren't too harsh to use daily. I wouldn't recomend using this when you're skin is already dry, because it does have Salicylic Acid among other sometimes drying chemicals for acne prone skin. I like to throw a little bit of this on after I've washed my face, around the time of my period, to add an extra boost. Know this cleanser does come in a Sensitive Formula.
3.) Neutrogena's Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash Cream Cleanser. (contains 2% Salicylic Acid) I actually purchased this a while ago when it first came out & just now started using it because it really is a nice, thick, creamy wash, good for dry skin during cold months. I find it hasn't dried my skin at all & seriously cleans deep, killing breakouts. Plus, it washes away makeup! I love the smell. :p
4.) Dermalogica's Clean Start Bedtime For Breakouts. "Clear skin while you sleep." That's exactly what I do! This serum is strong, but not drying, creating really, really good results. My dermatologist recomended this to me a while back & I've been using it ever since. I purchase this for $18 from Ulta, but I promise you it's worth the price & the bottle should last you about 2 months. A small amount (less than dime size) goes a long way!
5.) Mark. cosmetics' Mist Oppurtunity Multi-Tasking Refresher. You've heard me talk about this before & you'll hear it again... I'm literally obsessed! I use this as a toner, a really quick/extra boost cleaner & to set my makeup. I've used this every day for over a month & still have more than half a bottle! Super inexpensive, must buy.
6.) Avon's Moisture Effective Hydra Efficace eye makeup remover lotion. This thing cuts through makeup quick! It's only $4! What more can I say?! I use this every night to get rid of mascara & excess foundation, before I wash my face.
7.) Mark. cosmetics' Scanda-Lash Hookup Mascara. I love this stuff! Favorite. Mascara. So far. I really do use this every day... Dosen't clump, covers, volumizes. Only downside? (and it's really a small one) It does only come as a Mark. Hookup, meaning it's about half the size of a normal mascara for the same price as a normal size drugstore product ): but seriously girls, it's worth the price.
8.) Hard Candy's Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer. You must know: the tiniest bit of the stuff goes a super long way. I use this as an eyeshadow primer & to cover dark circles under my eyes. This creates a bit of a mask over your skin, so use wisely!
9.) L.A. Colors Mineral Eyeshadow in Black. I got this from The Dollar Store! Very pigmented. I've been using it with a concealer brush to line my water line.
10.) NYX eyshadow in Champagne. Now when I think of the color champagne, I think of pearly colors, probably because of Covergirl's Champagne eyeshadow, but this is a light brown, toasted marshmallow color great for everyday eye's! I feel you get a good amount of shadow for $5 & it is high quality powder. Really soft.
This is a long list! Hoping I'm keeping you somewhat intriqued... I am introducing you to my all time favorites, plus new products I've started using this month, so November's will be shorter. (:
11.) Physicians Formula's Talc-Free Mineral Wear Mineral Loose Powder foundation in Creamy Natural. I swear to you it's my equivalent to Bare Minerals. Love this brand. This stuff is a bit pricy at $12 dollars a bottle, but should last you over 2 months & dosen't cause any breakouts. Seriously! I buy this every time, not willing to switch.
12.) Physicians Formula's Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural. Perfect blush for everyday looks. Smells good! Packaging is beyond adorable...
13.) Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse foundation. I call it my "marshmallow fluff!" This is for oily skin, but they do offer ones also part of the Dream Mousse foundation for dry & normal skin. I love that this stuff is fluffy, because it dosen't clog your pores, but covers well. I use this with my Sonia Kashuk stippling brush (also a favorite - Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top multipurpose brush $15) for an airbrush finish. Know this will leave a slight residue if left on overnight.
14.) Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Flat Iron Proctector Straightening Mist with Argan Oil. Wow that's a long name... Anyhoo, this is new to the Garnier family & I love it! I really feel like that this helps straighten your hair as well as keep it straight. I like the smell & the fact it is a hair protectant too. More bang for your buck!
15.) Tresemme's All Day Humidity Resistance Tres Two Spray in Extra Hold 4. I bought a 14.6 OZ. bottle at Walmart for $5! A lot of beauty gurus mention this & I also reccomend it.
16.) Bausch & Lomb's Bio True contact cleaner. Random, I know, but I can't use anything else now that I've tried this! Try it & you'll know what I mean. I love that my eyes no longer burn when I put my contacts back in in the morning.
Ok, I think I've tortured (?) you enough for one blog post. I know this was a lot, but really, thanks to those who read it. I purchased all of these products with my own money. I have not nor am not being paid to share my opinion with you.

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