I haven’t done a monthly favorites video or even post in quite a while. And while I don’t have a ton of things to share, there are a few here that I’ve fallen in love with and wanted to let you in on!
Mary Kay Mineral Powder (beige 0.5)
Shh. I still love Bare Minerals, but lately my skin has been pretty good and I’ve been craving that no makeup look. I still need a little help just to even everything out, and that’s what this does. It’s a beautiful finish and doesn’t look gross on my oily skin at the end of the day. My friend Abby uses this and encouraged me to try hers while she was in town. And then she left it for me because she rocks my face off. Bare Minerals is still my number one favorite foundation, but I just don’t need that much coverage from day to day–but that’s a great option for fancier affairs. I cannot feel the Mary Kay powder on my face which I absolutely love. I’m the kind of person that the second my outings are done, I want to immediately wash products off my face. I didn’t feel that way with this. (retail: $18)
Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
I decided to pick this up and give it a whirl when I switched back to non-waterproof mascara (my all time favorite mascara, by the way, is the maybelline Full & Soft non-waterproof). With waterproof mascara, I had to use coconut oil (or any other water proof make up remover). But I wanted something to help combat my breakouts, leave my skin feeling clean and fresh AND remove all my make up. And this does the trick! It’s very gentle but effective. I still use my Clinique Acne Solutions 3 step system in the morning, and the results I get partnered with this at night are great! My skin just looks better over all. It says very clearly on the front of the bottle: for clear even-looking skin, and that’s what I get. (retail: $6.99)
Twist Bands (or, you know, the cheap off brand)
I don’t know if y’all have noticed, but my hair is suddenly crazy long. At least crazy long for me. I love it. I try not to wash my hair more than I have to, but I was noticing that my hair was just a hot mess when I’d wake up–and even if it didn’t look all funky–it was much more oily than usual. I toss and turn a lot at night (even more now that I get to wake up in excruciating pain every so often…yay!) And I got to thinking…maybe that’s the same thing as running my hands through my hair too much? Was that causing my scalp to produce more oil? So I tied my hair back in a loose, low pony with one of these suckers and WHOA. I can go 3 even 4 days without washing my hair again(with the help of Batiste, of course). I don’t like the idea of sleeping with my hair tied back for fear of breakage (or that nasty little crease), but these prevent both. And I’m a fan. (retail: $2.49)
disclaimer: all products with the exception of the Mary Kay powder which was gifted by a friend were purchased by me. All opinions are my own.
I really need to try those twist bands! I don't like to tie mine back at night with tight bands either. Man 3-4 days without washing hair. I need this in my life. I can only go 2 days right now. 🙁 Better than only 1 though. 🙂
I was mostly excited about the lemon mint leaf candle because I have that too 🙂 And 3-4 days, you're my hero. I feel icky on second day hair but I so wish I didn't!
Ooooo do another video!! I have been rather lazy with my makeup too—I've been just using the BB cream and under eye concealer…but then other days I layer on my "no makeup" look haha. Love the photos!
I definitely enjoying my twist band last night. It didn't crease my hair and my hair wasn't going in twenty directions when I woke up. Thanks for the heads up there…I'll definitely be getting a pack!