I limited it to five items so I could keep it short and sweet. And these are current favorites only, I'll have a future post going into more detail about my Holy Grail products. But for now, these are items that I'm just incredibly obsessed over these past few weeks.
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1. NYX Butter Lip Gloss in Peach Cobbler
I know. It's 2013. Who still wears lip gloss nowadays? This girl. Like many others, I can't stand sticky lip glosses, or especially shiny ones. But there are those rare few out there that don't cause either, and this is one of them. It also smells divine. Remember fellow contributor Michelle's post about Rimmel 109, and the amazing fruity scent it held? The same goes for this gloss; and they're all very aptly named after desserts. Staying power leaves a little room to be desired, but let us remember it is a gloss, and I actually am okay with it fading faster than expected because it tends to leave a light color stain after it fades. Their description says "melts on your lips" and that is most definitely true-- after a few seconds, it becomes less like a gloss, and more like a shiny balm. At $4.99 USD each at Ulta stores, with 12 shades, it is definitely worth it. I'm wearing Peach Cobbler in the picture below, which is a little more red than peach, but I am 100% happy.
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I've already reviewed this product, so you can refer back to it in more detail in this post, but I still love it! I've gotten a lot better at filling in and shaping my brows since that post, and it makes me super excited to get eyebrow embroidery done soon. Because while I'm incredibly happy to have more symmetrical brows, it would be so nice to wake up with perfect brows everyday. I've tried other brow pencils, but this one applies a lot smoother and looks extremely natural. It's no wonder it's a popular product, what with all reviewers giving it five stars. I know it's a little pricy at $21, but it's worth it.
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I actually have a sample of this right now, but as soon as it runs out, I'm purchasing a full size bottle. It's actually lasted me weeks because I'm using Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in No.23 as a primer, so I don't need as much foundation to even out skin tone. Which is perfect, considering I only pay $10-15 dollars every 6-9 months for BB cream, so I have a tough time with the idea of spending more than twice that amount at $39 in less time. It's light, buildable, and definitely weightless. I also have combination skin with some dry spots, and it doesn't make my skin feel "thirsty" like other foundations do. The staying power could be better, but considering how many shades they have to match me, as well as it being eons better than most other foundations I've tried (drugstore to high end), I'm willing to overlook it.
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4. Essie - Mint Candy Apple
Nail polish is one of my obsessions. I have far too many bottles and have accepted that my collection won't stop growing. I've always been loyal to OPI, but Essie has really stepped up their color game. Mint Candy Apple is popular for a reason because the shade of mint is 100% perfect. There is no competition because it just knocks all others out of the ring. The formula goes on smoothly with 2 coats, and it's such a great Spring/Summer color. It's so good, I just bought an extra bottle so I wouldn't feel bad about using up my first one.
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My hair has never really been ~voluminous~, but most especially now that I've decided to part my hair in the center. It usually ends up being sort of flat and lifeless, mostly at the roots. I just put a dollop of this mousse in my hand after I've washed my hair, and just massage it into my roots and wherever I feel like I could use the extra lift, and then dry! I also blow dry my hair upside down as well to get extra amounts of volume.
Share your current favorite beauty items in the comments, I'd love to know!
