Wednesday, June 29, 2016

2016 Mid Year Beauty Favorites

I've seen this post going around in the blog world and I love it for the simple reason that when someone talks about products they've used over a large chunk of time, you know they're tried and true and that the person honestly and really loves the product. Most beauty bloggers try endless amounts of products and always have something new to talk about so the fact that these ones have made the cut says that they're more than just a passing fancy...for me most of the products that made this post are true holy grail status and ones that I'll probably continue to use for the rest of (if not longer) the year.


My tried and true foundation has been this e.l.f. acne fighting foundation. Since it has tea tree oil it keeps my oiliness at bay longer than a lot of matte foundations and it's light but buildable so it's perfect for any time of year. Since I first bought it I've used it pretty much every day and have had to repurchase it a couple times.

I received a sample of this Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs sometime last summer and fell in love with it. It's pretty much makeup for your legs and makes them look tan as well as flawless. It's waterproof so it lasts a long time and as soon as it dries it doesn't budge. It's a little pricey but totally worth it in my opinion. I used it all last summer and will continue using it this summer.



This Lancome Color Design lipstick in Nude Beauty is my favorite nude and my go-to for most days. I've used it for years and will continue to use it. I feel like Lancome is one of those brands that discontinues colors all the time and this is such a holy grail product for me I feel like I need to go buy a whole case of them. It's not too brown, it's not too pink, it's just perfect.

This one should be a given but my Makeup Revolution Naked Chocolate Palette is my favorite amongst all my palettes. I use at least one color from this palette every single day and have hit pan on a few colors. It's mix of shimmery and mattes make it the perfect neutral palette.


This Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless powder is my favorite. I use the shade translucent and although I'm not usually picky on powders this one just seems to leave my skin flawless. I've repurchased it many, many times and use it every day.
I just started using this exfoliating toner by Lancome in the Spring but already I've noticed such a huge difference in my skin. I went through my sample size and bought a huge full size one and will continue to buy it as it works really well for my skin.

12 comments:

  1. I love that the Elf has tea tree oil in it! Ahh the Sally Hansen airbrush,,I still need to try that!! Happy day wonderful beautiful lady!

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    1. In my opinion the Sally Hansen is better than a fake tan as it has some coverage to it so your legs look really flawless -- although your model legs are pretty close already! Have a most wonderful Wednesday my gorgeous friend! XO -Kim

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  2. I love this round up of beauty products Kim! I am especially intrigued by the Naked Chocolate palette. I love neutral eye colors, so that is right up my alley. I also appreciate your review of the Sally Hansen tanner. I tried something similar years ago and it left orange streaks everywhere. Perhaps I'll have to give the Sally Hansen version a try!

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    1. The Naked Chocolate palette is seriously one of the best palettes, if not the best palette I've ever tried. Also, if you've had problems with self tanners (like I for sure have) the Sally Hansen is for you! It's actually more like foundation for your legs, it washes off after one use with soap but it provides nice coverage if you want your legs to look super nice! I love it! Hope you are having a great week! XO -Kim

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  3. I love love love lancome. They have some of the best things!!!

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    1. I totally agree, they are one of the few higher priced brands I use because their products are sooo good! Thanks for stopping by lovely! XO -Kim

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  4. I always wondered what the application would be like for the airbrush legs. Glad to hear it dries quickly and stays put. I was always worried it would stain my clothes, but may have to give it a go since I'm paler than pale-haha ;) Great post!

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    1. It does go on pretty wet but dries down quick and then it's good to go, I've never ruined my clothes with it an I've used it wearing a white dress so I definitely say try it! Thanks for stopping in lovely! XO -Kim

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  5. The makeup revolution palette looks so pretty! I need to check it out as those are the type of eyeshadows that I like :)

    Sarah | What Sarah Writes

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    1. It is one of my very favorites and the one I recommend the most! Great neutral palette with a bit of pizzazz :D Thanks for stopping in lovely! XO -Kim

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  6. I would love to try Makeup Revolution, period. Especially their " chocolate bar"eyeshadow palettes, each and every one of them. Problem is that there's no store in Australia that sells MUR, and the shipping fees from the UK/US to Australia suck :( I've never tried that e.l.f. foundation before, it would be nice to try it out!

    Stephii Mattea xx

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    1. I always get my MR from the UK so shipping is pretty costly, but I always do a huge order so that's how I justify it hahaha. Which is not a good thing but I suppose it is what it is! The e.l.f. foundation is seriously amazing, especially if you have oily skin! Thanks so much for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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