Okay, so I have oily skin. Like ridiculously oily. Like no matter how many primers I try it's inevitable that at the end of the day my makeup will have all slid off my face. Forget about even trying to get that gorgeous dewy glow, I'm just trying to help my makeup stay put. This NYC primer is amazing. Like not only does my makeup stay on all day, but it actually does give me that dewy look. Not oily, not greasy, actual dewy. I'm seriously obsessed. The best part is, it's only $14.84 for a 3 pack. Yep, a 3 pack. The hoarder in me is super happy right now.
I'm not an overly huge fan of cream products (see above skin issues) but this e.l.f. Aqua Beauty Blush & Bronzer, particularly the contour shade, is amazing. I'd probably set the blush with a powder blush on top, but this contour is fantastic. It's the perfect shade and it's been the only thing I've been using for a while. I apply mine with a beauty blender for a less harsh look. I have mine in the shade Bronzed Pink Beige.
I've been obsessed with these two blush brushes lately. They are both super soft and fluffy and have similar shapes. The first one is the Lancome Cheek Brush (#6) but it's quite pricey, so a more affordable option and one that I actually like slightly better is the e.l.f. Complexion Brush. The quality is super comparable and I have been using both pretty much every day for the past few months.
I've often said if there is only one non-essential I could purchase for the rest of my life it would be coffee. Okay, okay, admittedly for some of us, that is an essential, but I am seriously hoarding k-cups like they're going out of style and I don't even feel bad about it. A few posts back I talked about seriously minimalizing my life...coffee doesn't count because I know it will get used. My current favorite and one I can't stop talking to people about is The Donut Shop's Coconut Mocha. Seriously, add a little creamer or coconut milk and it's like a desert!
And finally, my favorite to talk about amongst my favorites is my favorite blogger. Kara from Kindly Unspoken is seriously one of the sweetest, most genuine bloggers I know and I love her blog. Her boys are super adorable and let's be honest, our shared passion for lippies definitely puts her at the top of my list. Go over and show her some love!
Isn't she gorgeous? Go say hi to Kara!
What's been on your favorites list lately? Happiest of weekends my lovely people! XO
e.l.f. Cream Contour
Lancome Cheek Brush
e.l.f. Complexion Brush
Coconut Mocha K-Cup
V for Victory, loved having you back all week friend, I blogged everyday this week too but usually take Thursdays off! I almost bought those kcups like an hours ago, will definitely get next time. Just love Kara and Love you to pieces beautiful friend!! Have the best weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support my gorgeous friend, you are always so good to me and make me feel happy to be blogging! I often think about how amazing you are at running your blog and with all the stuff you do, that is really admirable! Please try those Kcups, they are so good! Love you my gorgeous friend! XO -Kim
DeleteI have that elf brush and those K-Cups...best best best summer flavor in the morning! Kara is so sweet and beautiful-love all the looks she tries and knocks out! Enjoy your weekend sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteOMG aren't the kcups amazing? Cara is one of my favorites, one of the sweetest blogging girls I've interacted with! Hope you are having an amazing week my sweet, gorgeous friend! XO -Kim
DeleteI feel the same way about the duo set from ELF i use the bronzer / contouring side way more than the blush side!! I need to find that flavor for our k-cups!! Hope you have a great weekend! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI got those Kcups at Walmart but know you can also get them on Amazon...I'm an online shopping junkie and order Kcups in bulk. Hope you're having a wonderful week girl! XO -Kim
DeleteI really want to try some ELF products, the duo looks great!
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It's definitely one of my favorite affordable brands! Thanks for stopping in! XO -Kim
DeleteI am having the best evening ever because I am finally (FINALLY!!!) stopping by and catching up with your blog, honey. Love your Friday Faves and couldn't appreciate you sharing about your oily skin/makeup sliding off sitch because I have the same issue. So this NYC primer sounds just up my street! Thanks for sharing all the beauty goodies & also your fave blogger - I will make sure to stop by her blog :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely weekend, hon! Massive hugs your way <3
xox Nadia
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It is so good to see you Nadia, I know you are one busy girl so I always appreciate you coming by when you can, you are such a sweetheart! OMG I have the worst oily skin, so I'm always trying to find ways to combat that! I've loved your reviews on foundation for that very reason! Cara is a sweetheart, you will love her blog! Thanks so much for stopping in, love and hugs to you my sweet friend! XO -Kim
DeleteRainbow, thank you so much for always giving me so much support, you are truly one of the most fantastic people I have ever met! I hope you are having a wonderful, happy week so far my beautiful friend! Love and hugs! XO -Kim
ReplyDeleteOoh I need to try that primer! I've the same issues with oily skin. Great post, thanks x
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