August Favourites

1. Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder - this is my all time favourite face powder. It does a great job mattifying my oily t-zone. I've gone through three of these already and just bought my 4th one :D

2. Amlactin lotion - This was a hand me down from my sister. Its recommended by dermatologists to heal or reduce KP (keratosis pilaris) and/or eczema. I don't have either of the two but I use it to soften my elbows and knees and the rest of my body, dry skin or not and I find that it works really really well, which probably explains why it is so pricey :X Its runnier compared to other lotions so a little goes a long way with this. It leaves my skin feeling smooth as silk. The first time I used it, i couldn't get my hands off of myself u__u Don't judge the product by its outside. The bottle is ugly and it does have a very unpleasant scent but when it sinks into the skin, the smell goes away AND it makes your skin look delicious; to me that's what matters the most. I first scrub my arms and legs/feet with a fairly rough body brush (for exfoliation) in the shower and then apply this after my skin dries and the results I've noticed are fantastic!

3. Physicians Formula pH matchmaker lip gloss in Light pink - So one day I just randomly picked up this gloss cause I was running late and dumped it in my bag and oh my gosh ever since, I've been hooked! :I Okay first of all, lets discuss how adorable the packaging is!

 It comes in a pink tube with a mirror AND a light which is perfect for touch ups anywhere (even in the dark, haha). It retails for about $9.99 at CVS but Physicians Formula cosmetics go on sale very frequently at the store so you can snatch this baby for free or close to free when you use coupons! :)
This is one of the most long wearing lip glosses I've ever used. It goes on smooth, looks shiny and  doesn't feel overly sticky. Even though after a few hours the shininess of the gloss fades, you can still see the pink tint on your lips. So its like a lipstain-gloss.

The shade of pink depends on the natural colour of your lips so it may turn a different shade for you, but for me it goes from being clear to a rosy pink, which is exactly how I like it. Very pretty colour to brighten up any look. Very fun to play with :)

4. Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Perversion - BLACKEST EYELINER I OWN! stays on all day (even on my waterline), looks super dark. Loveeeee

5. Real Techniques Expert face brush - my new favourite brush to use for foundation. With this brush, I have more control than when I use a regular buffing brush. Its super soft, distributes the foundation evenly over the skin and is really inexpensive. Its very easy to clean, dries fast and doesn't shed.

6. Urban Decay Naked + Naked 2 Palettes - I love them both equally. Since I have a warmer skin tone, the eye shadows in the Naked palette compliment my skin tone more but honestly I get just as much use out of the Naked 2 palette. If this helps at all, I use the Naked palette for an everyday neutral look and Naked 2 for days when I want to look a little extra dressy and do like a subtle smokey eye make up.
A lot of times I even mix n match and create my own warm/cool combos. Great palettes, long wearing and super pigmented eye shadows. Although they are similar in shades, they are different. I'm happy I have both, cause I wouldn't know how to choose.

(top) Naked 2  (bottom) Naked - Click to Enlarge

7. Maybelline limited edition color tattoos in Barely Beige and Gold Shimmer - If you are a fan of neutrals, I think this is something you'd really enjoy. I've done a review of the permanent shades here so check it out for a more detailed review + swatches.

Barely Beige is a shimmery champagne colour with a hint of peach. It would make a great base for Urban Decay's Sin. Gold Shimmer would be a cream shadow version of Urban Decay's Smog. You can apply the colour tattoos on its own or layer it beneath these pigmented Urban Decay eye shadows and you are bound to get a long lasting/crease-free eye makeup. Out of the four that came out, Barely Beige and Gold Shimmer are super creamy and quick to apply. I'm super pleased with these new shades. They're great colours for the fall time!! :)

8. NYC high definition volume mascara - Bought this on a friend's recommendation and lately its all I've been reaching for. Its a good every day mascara. I haven't experienced any flaking, it stays on all day, does a good job separating my lashes and gives it some length.

If your looking for a more lash-intensifying mascara, I'd suggest Maybelline falsies. But this one is a good option for those who want defined but natural looking lashes.