So, today I have put together a post about all my favourite products from January 2012!
I can't wait to share them with you guys. Also, I'll be making a video of my favourites shortly as well, so stay tuned for that bizzness.
Alrighty LETS GET 'ER!
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SKIN CARE
So, January was definitely a month of skin care for me. Make-up was more on the sidelines because I was trying to find things that worked for my dry skin! Here they are:
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1. True Blue Spa Super Rich Shower Cream ($21). I was searching for what seemed like forever for a body wash that left my skin feeling moisturized. January is a busy month and I don't like to sit around and wait for lotion to sink in. So after trying a bajillion washes that claimed to "moisturize your skin for 24 hours", I finally found one. I got this from BBW and it has shea butter and vitamin E in it, and boy did I notice. My skin was so soft and and not tight or itchy. It lathers up nice and has an almond/vanilla smell to it. Very comforting. I loved it so much that I also used it to shave (it worked wonders for that as well).
2. NOW Grapeseed Oil ($7). I love grapeseed oil. It helped control my skin when nothing else was working. It doesn't have quite the amount of moisturizing properties that I needed, but I mix it with other, more moisturizing oils anyways. I use this stuff to cleanse my face because it really helps get deep into my pores and dissolve gunk. Also, if you have large pores, this stuff is for you! It shrinks them right down. I would also use it to moisturize by mixing it with my other oils, so that they weren't so thick and would sink into my skin easier. Not to mention it was a pretty big player in fighting my breakouts.
3. Coconut Oil ($10-11?) How many times have you guys seen this one? There's a reason for it. Literally everyone should have a jar of coconut oil in there home. No if, ands, or buts about it. I use it for my hair and removing eye-makeup because I accidently didn't get cold-pressed so I didn't want it to clog my pores. Next jar I get, I will be using to moisturize my skin. Anyways, this stuff is the best makeup remover..of all time. Do you hear me? Of ALL TIME. It is better than ALL chemical removers, and definitely better than olive oil. This stuff dissolves waterproof makeup in seconds and just makes it fall off, without stinging your eyes or drying out the delicate skin around your eyes. A-MAZ-ING. I also use it as an overnight hair mask and my hair is so soft and manageable when I wash it out in the morning. I use it 3x a week (or more) and I have noticed my hair has become a lot stronger against my every day wear and tear.
4. Golden Sugar Scrub ($16). I love these scrubs from BBW. I sold so many over Christmas to people because I am so in love with them. First, they all smell freaking amazing. I have one in Cashmere Glow, and Sweet Pea. And they just make everything alright in the world. Second, this is the first scrub that moisurizes and buffs. And I use a lot of scrubs. The sugar in the formula scrub away dead skin cells and then the more you rub, they dissolve away, leaving a fragrant oil behind on your skin which absorbs quickly. And then ta-da! You have super, super-DUPER soft skin. One of the best experiences in the shower. Must have.
5. Cashmere Glow Lotion ($11). Cashmere Glow was definitely my scent for December and January. It is the softest, young feminine scent ever. I sold a lot of this stuff too. Basically, it covers all bases. It's got a sweet scent from the vanilla in it, a fruity peach aroma AND a touch of sexy cashmere musk. It literally smells amazing. It is comfy enough for me to wear during the cold, dark months but still sexy and feminine enough so that I don't feel like I'm wearing dessert on my skin. I love it. I also have the fragrance mist (which are $14), but I couldn't find it for the picture.
FACE MAKEUP
2. Rimmel Stay Matte - 004 Sandstorm ($6-7?). I was pleasantly surprised by this stuff. I bought it a while back because it was on sale and then I loved it and went back and bought more haha. It is a simple pressed powder so just sets makeup so well and matte-ifies greasy/oily skin and helps your makeup stay on all day. I didn't need to touch up during the day with this either! My only beef is that I wish there were more colours to choose from!
3. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer - Milk Chocolate ($37). This is one of my only truly high-end makeup items...and I love it. It is SO HARD to find a matte bronzer that is not orange..and I couldn't find it so I bit the bullet and bought an expensive one. I am so glad I did. It is a beautiful matte bronzer that is a gorgeous tan colour and this shade is light enough for pale girls like me in the winter. The colour is buildable and never looks overdone.
4. Maybelline DreamLumi Touch Concealer - Radiant ($11?) I really enjoy having a light concealer for under my eyes because they are easier to blend and tend not to crease as much (and my eyes crease sooo much). I have two of these concealers and I have super happy with the colour pay off and especially this shade it covers dark circles NO PROBLEM. I love it. I just wish they lasted longer..
EYE MAKEUP
2. ELF Natural Palette ($5). I have been using this palette SO MUCH. It has so many natural shades that you can use during the day or even at night for going out! They are more pigmented than I expected and stay on all day. They also blend really well. And they don't crease. Yay! Only problem I have had with them is they do have a bit of fallout so I make sure to do my eyes before I do my face makeup to avoid looking like I raccoon.
3. Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil in Blonde ($10) At first, I didn't like this at all. But the more I used it the happier I became with it and I find the colour looks more natural than my brunette. I use this stuff when I'm in a hurry and I just need to throw my eyebrows on my face because I can be pretty accurate without paying too much attention to details.
4. ELF Eyebrow Kit in Light ($3). This palette is great for more dramatic brows and I have used it sooo much. It has a powder and a wax and both have amazing pigmentation. However, the powder is a lot darker on your brows than it is in the case, so keep that in mind!
LIP MAKEUP
2. Carmex Lip Balm ($4). This has been the most helpful lip balm in controlling my dry and chapped lips. And it kind of smells nice. It also lasts for quite a while and makes my lips look plump and kissable instantly.
3. EOS Lipbalm in Summerfruit ($5). Of course, I have to mention my eos lipbalm. I have quite a few but this one has been my favourite flavour for January. Its just fruity and nice for cold and depressing weather. It goes on silky and moisturizes my lips. Also, it's like a massage for my lips! I put on too much of it just because I love the feeling of putting it on haha.
HAIR PRODUCTS
1. Dove Dry Shampoo ($3.99 on sale!). I'm sure you guys have heard about this one before. It's been all over YouTube for a while so I went and purchased it and I am on my 2nd bottle. This dry shampoo works SO WELL. My hair is thin and oily and this is one of the only dry shampoos that makes it look like I just showered and adds SO much volume to my hair. Also, it has a beautiful floral scent. (For you brunette ladies, I found this rubbed right in without any residue..so give it a try!)
2. Got2B Smooth Operator Satin Drops Serum ($8). I have been using this stuff for...6 years, I think. I LOVE IT. It smells amazing and the serum makes your hair so silky and amazing. I use it on my dry hair after I've finished styling to tame the frizzies and make my hair super touchable and smell nice.
BRUSHES
2. ELF Powder Brush ($3). Great for liquid foundation. Makes the foundation go on smoothly and blends out into a lovely airbrushed look. It needs to be cleaned after each use though or else your foundation will start looking cakey!
3. ELF Small Concealer Brush (free b/c I spent more than a certain amount..but I think it is $1). I use this brush with my ELF Eyeshadow Kit and it is small enough for me to be precise and makes my brows full and dramatic.
CANDLES
2. Merry Cookie from BBW (12.50). Smells kind of like cake...nice for comfy warm nights in.
3. Lighter ($2). Doesn't have the roller thing so you can just press down on it. Keeps your fingers from hurting and you have more accuracy so you don't burn yourself!
Randoms
^ I have been OBSESSED WITH THIS MOVIE. Probably watched it 10x, at least. Guess who I majorly fan girl over? You definitely know who..
^ My 3 top nail polish colours for January. I was really into opalescent and grays.
1. Sally Hansen Super Frost Platinum. An opalescent white/cream. So pretty.
2. Sally Hansen Insta-Dry in In a Flash. Also an opalescent cream, but has more gold in it. Looks pretty overtop of white or nude polish as well!
3. Revlon Top Speed in Stormy. A brown-gray colour with a matte finish. Very chic for winter.
^ My neon pink TNA laptop case. Been looking for a laptop case that fits my 14" laptop and I couldn't find a cute one to save my life...until I went to Aritizia. I got it for $20 (it was on sale, originally it was $40!)
CLOTHING
Not a whole lot for this category because I was very casual and comfy all this month. But here are my faves and basically what I lived in all month...
I LIVED in leggings this month. They were so easy to wear and fit easily inside all my tall, winter boots. These two are from PINK, and I have a third pair that I wore SO SO MUCH, also from PINK, but I couldn't find them for the picture! They are basically the same colour as the ones on the left, but they have fleece on the inside and make my butt look amazing. (Also, did you notice that the black ones have lace down the side? Soo pretty!)
I wore very plain outfits because they were easy and slubby and I didn't have to try (I know, sad). But I would almost always fancy them up with a pretty scarf. This one was definitely my most worn. Its a coral red with cheetah and tiger print...can you say yes please?
MUSIC
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| Laura Marling - New Romantic (GO LISTEN TO HER!) |
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| My favourite country song of January. Go take a listen! |
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| Another fantabulous country song. Band Perry is seriously so talented. Listen here! |
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| Obviously. Always gotta have some T-Swift. If you haven't heard it..go listen right...HERE! |
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| This was my most-danced to song. Good job Flo. You done good. Listen HERE. |
Talk to you soontime friends! xoxo
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