Friday, December 4, 2015

Weekly Roundup : Friday Faves #21

Woo-hoo, it's Friday again! It's both exciting and terrifying how quickly time is flying by lately. I'm excited for the holidays (as most of us are this time of year!) but I'm also not ready to start a New Year quite yet. Regardless of whether or not I'm ready, another Friday is here so I'm sharing what I'm loving this week.



I did a post recently on my mini e.l.f. haul and forgot to mention this foundation. I don't know how I didn't mention this as this is literally my find of the year. I don't know if it's because it's "acne fighting" or because of the ingredients in it (salcylic acid and tea tree), or maybe it's the combination of this with my current primer, but this foundation keeps me matte like no other. It literally stays on my skin all day long and I don't have the crazy amount of shine I do with most foundations. Maybe I'm hyping it up too much and it's in fact the dry time of year. Whatever it is, I'm loving this foundation at the moment! It's the e.l.f. Acne Fighting Foundation and I have the shade Ivory.



Another e.l.f. product I've been loving is the exfoliating stick in the new flavor Mint Maniac. I love this so much better than the original one, not only for the minty tingle, but also because the beads are slightly smaller making this a little gentler on the lips. I use this all the time and it's quickly become my favorite lip scrub.



These Makeup Revolution single eyeshadows were too pretty to pass up, and they were on sale so how could I not? I generally don't buy single eyeshadows but these pans are huge so you definitely get your money's worth of product. I have them in the shades (from left) Heavenly and Astral. They are really gorgeous and shimmery and I would even use Heavenly as a highlight. The consistency is like a baked eyeshadow so they're even more pigmented when wet. At about $1.50 each they were a steal!



I haven't used this eyepencil by Chella in a long time even though it's been my favorite for ages. I regrettably didn't have an eyeshadow sharpener big enough to fit until recently so it's been sitting in my drawer for months. When I finally started using it again I remembered why I loved it so much. The nude color is perfect for the waterline and makes your eyes look super awake without the same in-your-face affect that white has. It's in the shade Ivory Lace.


My last favorite is a blogger who also has a Youtube channel (as you can see from the video I've posted above!) Izzy is one of the sweetest, most encouraging bloggers out there. She's super supportive of her fellow bloggers and I was lucky enough to get to work with her on something for her blog recently. If you haven't yet, go check out both her Youtube channel and her blog (which I'll link for you) because she is super funny and posts everything from Mental Health Awareness to Beauty Reviews and Q&A's. You can find her blog here.

Those are my favorites for the week. Let me know what your loving and have a Happy Weekend everyone! XO

19 comments:

  1. That foundation sounds amazing! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Kim!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    1. It is so so so good and so affordable so I'm definitely loving it! Thanks for stopping in my gorgeous friend, have a wonderful weekend! XO -Kim

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  2. Happy Fri-YAY beautiful!!! So did you know they sell e.l.f at Old Navy?? I was there yesterday and thought of you because many of the products you reviewed were there. I was impressed with their selection and picked up some primer. I hope your weekend is festive, fun and full of good times and sweet moments!!! xoxox

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    1. YAY! Happy Birthday to your boy and may you enjoy all the fun times with your baby ;) Because I still refuse to believe YOU have an 18 year old LOL. I did not know they sold e.l.f. at Old Navy but let me know how you like the primer! I've tried all of them but there is one I particularly like so I'm interested in hearing which one you got and how you felt about it! Have the most happiest of weekends my sweet beautiful friend! XO -Kim

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  3. I swear ELF is like the best line around - that foundation and scrub sounds amazing!! Happy Friday! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. Aren't they though? I just can't say enough about them and the price point is just amazing! Thanks for stopping in lovely lady, have a great weekend! XO -Kim

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  4. I have heard very good things on that foundation and I'm glad to see you've liked it so well. I will definitely have to check out Izzy's channel. Have a great weekend!

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    1. I love the foundation, it is literally changing my life hahaha! It is so good! Definitely check Izzy out, she is such a sweetheart! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  5. i love that shimmery eyeshadow shade! such a gorgeous highlight tone

    from helen at thelovecatsinc.com

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    1. It is a gorgeous highlight! Thanks so much for stopping in Helen! XO -Kim

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  6. I'm so desperate to try Elf products now but I can't find them anywhere! And omg why are you so lovely to me? You're genuinely one of the most supportive people I know! xxx

    http://izzyk1998.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I'm so sad e.l.f. is so hard to find in the UK, it's such a great brand! You are such an amazing friend Izzy, thank you for always being so lovely to ME! Hope you are having a wonderful week gorgeous girl! XO -Kim

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  7. I LOVE that Chella eye pencil hon, it must be absolutely gorgeous on! Those eye shadows are really pretty too, you defo could use one as a highlighter woohoo :) Love e.l.f. goodies, sweetie!
    Thanks for a YouTuber recommendation, I love watching YT videos - they are always in the background when I am doing my makeup, getting dressed, cooking lol. Also, I am sure new year will bring lots of amazing things for you honey, so ready or not, I guarantee it will be awesome ;)
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I love the Chella eyepencil, it's definitely an all time favorite! Thanks so much for your sweet comments Nadia, love hearing from you! I hope you are having a wonderful week gorgeous girl! XO -Kim

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  8. Kimm !!! I took a week off to prepare for my singing exam that I had this morning but I've missed your blog hehe and now I'm binge reading a weeks worth of posts ! That foundation sounds like exactly what I need, I love matte skin but can never make it stay all day ... or even half the day ! Those eyeshadows are so so shimmery oh my gosh they're right up my street especially Heavenly ! I am also very excited to check out Izzy K's youtube in the morning while I do my make up, she sounds wonderful :)

    Lots of love, Marianne xxx

    http://myhappybubblexx.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I hope it went well Marianne! Yes, that foundation is the best! It literally clings to my skin ahahaha which sounds horrible but when you have oily skin it's so good! Also, do check out Izzy's channel, I think you will love here Marianne! XO -Kim

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  9. those eye shadows are so pretty! I love the sparkle <3

    xx Sera | STARDUSTBOHEMIAN.COM

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    1. Thanks so much Sera, hope you are having a lovely week! XO -Kim

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  10. Hahaha, you guessed it! Izzy is amazing and I found her because of YOU so go Rainbow! You both are amazing, genuine, supportive bloggers/vloggers and I love you both to pieces! Thanks for all your love my beautiful friend! XO -Kim

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