Since we are now two days into September, I thought it would be a great time to talk to you about my favorite products for the month of August. Keep in mind that I didn't necessarily purchase these products in the month of August (although some of them were!); really, these are products that seemed to be my most-used, favorite things in August.
So, let's get started! This month's roundup of products covers makeup and skin, and one 'random' product.
Bath Therapy by Fragrance Works 3-in-1 Body Wash, Bubble Bath and Shampoo, in Sweet Vanilla - This is probably the most yummy smelling vanilla-scented product ever. It's amazing. It is a very moisturizing, super frothy 3-in-1 product, akin to the Philosophy 3-in-1s. This product is affordable, and you can find it at Wal-Mart and most drugstores. The other great thing about this product is that it comes in a giant 1 Litre (34 Fl. Oz.) bottle. I love this product; when you're feeling down and need some comforting, this vanilla scent will lift your spirits and help you relax and unwind.
Rexall Nasal Strips - This is from PharmaPlus, and it's their version of the 'Breath-Rite Nasal Strip'. I got a cold at the beginning of the month, and these things were awesome at helping me be able to breath. They're not terribly attractive to wear (even when you buy the clear ones like I did) and the glue on them is a pain to wash off of your nose in the morning, but they do exactly what they are suppose to. The next time I get sick, I will be buying another box of these puppies.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil (4, in trial sizes: Zero - black, 1999 - purple, Flipside -teal, Mildew - green) - These were part of an Urban Decay Beauty Insider 500-point exclusive set that I got awhile back with a Sephora order. I had resisted trying them out until recently. They're great eyeliner pencils! They are formulated to be very creamy, so they are easy to use to create a 'barely there' line, or you can make a very defined, dark line. Plus, they are easy to smudge - but don't move into your crease after an hour like some of the drugstore formulas. My favorite so far is 1999 - I love the plumy purple color!
Bodycology Vanilla Cupcake Body Mist - I've been wearing this as perfume lately. Over the summer months, I tend to wear body sprays instead of perfumes. Perfumes have a knack for creating really strong 'clouds' of scent when it's humid - where body sprays are lighter and more nose-friendly when it gets to be humid. I really like this spray, because it's a fun candy-scent - but it's not going to make you smell like a 4-year-old who just toddled out of the ice-cream parlor covered in their ice-cream.
Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Continuous Hydration Night Cream - I have been on the hunt for a great night cream for awhile now. I really wanted something that had thick formulation that wouldn't be greasy or oily on my skin. This moisturizer does just that. The formulation is thick, so you don't need a lot to cover your face. Best of all, the formula seeps into your skin quickly, and doesn't leave a gross residue on your face. The scent is light and kind of reminds me of a baby powder scent with a dash of something else I can't quite put my finger on - but it's a nice smell!
Essie Nail Polish in Pink Glove Service - This is a very pretty color - it's a light baby pink that is meant to be semi-opaque. It's a very simple color that will look good on anyone. It's a color I turn to when I want to do my nails but don't know what color to put on. It's a work friendly shade, and it's impossible to wear too little or too much.
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in B400 Silver Plum - I told you I would buy more! I actually own seven of these lipsticks now (including the two I just reviewed). I LOVE these lipsticks. This shade is a standout for me, because it's very unique. This color is a mauve silver, with a very lilac purple undertone. It looks frightening in the tube, but it goes on very sheerly on your lips and creates a nice wash of color.
NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Sugarland - I have been lusting after this eyeshadow duo forever. I've always been attracted to the colors - but for whatever reason, I always put off buying it. Awhile back, I finally bit the bullet and ordered it. This is my favorite eyeshadow duo from NARS. Both shades are shimmery, bright and fun - but not too bright that they can't be used during the day for work-wear. The first shade is a lovely apricot color and the second is a pretty bright lilac purple with shimmer that is the same color as the apricot shade in the duo. I have blue-green eyes, so this duo also does a great job of making my eye-color pop. This duo is part of the NARS permanent line, but I have read elsewhere that it may be getting 'retired' shortly. Has anyone else heard this?
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Siberia - Not to long ago, I posted a blog entry about this foundation, and the struggle I had been having with it. I've been having a much better time using it, and it's been my go-to foundation this month. I do love the formulation, and I will definitely re-purchase. The awesome thing about this product is that you don't need much to cover your face - I only need to use a jelly-bean sized amount. So, unless this foundation goes bad (expires), I won't be needing to re-purchase for quite awhile yet.
NARS Makeup Primer with SPF 20 - I love this primer! I use it in tandem with my Sheer Glow, and it makes foundation application a dream. It's got a light, refreshing citrus scent, and you only need a pea-sized amount to cover your whole face. I put moisturizer on before using this (at least 15 minutes before applying the primer) and it doesn't make my skin greasy. I also don't break out, which is another bonus.
That wraps up my August favorites! I would love to know what your favorite products for the month of August were; please leave me a link to your blog or youtube channel and I'll check it out!
