MY JULY FAVORITES: MAC COSMETICS, MALLY BEAUTY, NYX COSMETICS & REAL TECHNIQUES

July is almost over, which means that it's time for a brand new monthly favorites post! I can't believe that July is coming to an end, where has the time gone? I feel like the month just started, does anyone feel the same way? 

I'm excited that August is right around the corner, because it's one off my favorite months off the year. I love that it's finally starting to get a little colder and darker outside in the evening. One off my favorite things to do during August is to light lots off candles and snuggle up in a warm blanket with a cup off hot chocolate and a good movie/book. 

 

Anyway, enough with the rambling. Let's move on to the items that I have been enjoying this month! :-) 

 

 ♥ Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, HERE. 

 

 The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge has been a huge favorite off mine for the entire month off July. I love using it with my Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, they work so well together. The Miracle Complexion Sponge does a great job evening out the foundation and blending it out.

I use the flat side off the sponge to distribute the foundation all over my face, then I use the same side to blend it into my skin and neck area. It makes the foundation look so smooth and flawless. The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge is definitely a must try. I will be doing a review on it soon, so stay tuned for that! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot in Painterly, HERE. 

Painterly is one off my favorite Paint Pots by MAC Cosmetics. It's a pretty nude beige that goes on very creamy, but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. It's easy to work with. You can apply it with a brush or with your fingers, I like to use it both ways.

My eyelids are a little blue, so I like using Painterly before I apply any eyeshadows. It neutralizes the color on my eyelids and preps them for the eyeshadows. It makes the eyeshadows last a bit longer on my eyes as well and they also look more vibrant too. Sometimes, I like to wear it by itself for a quick and easy look! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot in Painterly, HERE. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, HERE. 

The NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach has once again made it into my monthly favorites. Peach is a pretty peachy pink blush with a satin finish. It blends beautifully into the skin, while giving the skin a very natural look. If you have a fair/light skin tone like myself, you need this blush in your life. It's such a gorgeous, everyday kind off color.

I have been using Peach almost every single day in July, I even took it with me on my holiday trip to London. I'm so obsessed with this blush, can't get enough off it! :-) 

♥ Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender, HERE.

The Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender diffuses the look of pores, minimizes fine lines, and helps protect your makeup so it lasts longer throughout the day. It feels silky smooth on the skin and it gives a beautiful, flawless matte finish without the look of powder. It also comes with a unique buffed-edge Japanese sponge.

If you have oily skin, you must try out the Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender. It instantly mattefies the skin and takes away any shine. I always keep it in my handbag, just in case that I want to touch up my face during the day! :-)

♥ MAC Cosmetics Fix +, HERE.

The MAC Cosmetics Fix + is an aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals. It's infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. It adds radiance, while setting your makeup in place.

It feels very refreshing on the skin. It makes my makeup last throughout the day, and it also helps prevent it from melting off my face. I love keeping a bottle off Fix + in my handbag, just in case I need a little bit off a pick me up during the hot Summer weather. I have been using it almost every single day in July. It's another product that I can't get enough off, highly recommend it! :-)

 ♥ Cardigan from H&M. 

My fashion favorite for the month off July has been this gray cardigan from H&M. It's so soft and comfortable, and it looks cute with a lot off different things. I have mostly been wearing it with jeans, tops/singlets and converse sneakers for a very relaxed look. But you can also dress it up by pairing it with a cute skirt or even a dress! :-) 

♥ TV Show: Orange Is The New Black. Photo Source: IMDB

My favorite TV Show for the month off July has been Orange Is The New Black. I'm almost finished with the first season, so I'm a little behind on the show. If you are not familiar with the show, it's about the story of Piper Chapman, a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to fifteen months in prison after being convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting money for her drug-dealing girlfriend.

It's a good show with lots off funny and interesting characters. I tried watching it when it first came out on Netflix about a year ago, but I didn't quite get into it. I decided to give it another chance and I'm glad that I did. So far I'm really enjoying it and I'm excited to catch up with the new season soon! :-)

What have you been loving for the month off July? Any TV Shows that I should check out? Are you looking forward to August? :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer: 
The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge was sent to me by Beautystore4u for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

My February Favorites

March has just arrived and that means that it's finally time to share the products that I have been loving for the month of February. I just love these favorites posts, they are such a great way to discover new products, dont you agree? :)

Here are the 8 products that I have been loving a lot lately :)




 ♥ The Naked 2 Palette by Urban Decay.

The Naked 2 palette has been my ''go to'' palette for the whole month of February. Its such a great product and it has the perfect eyeshadows for creating neutral makeup looks. I have been using Foxy all over the lids with Tease in the crease, love it. Its a perfect look for the days that you dont have much time to do your makeup :)


♥ Volumizing Mascara by Mally Beauty.

I have been using this Mally Beauty Mascara for a while now and I really like it. Im planning on doing a review of this product soon :)




♥ Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee.

The Lip Butters from Revlon has taken the beauty community with storm and I definitely understand why. They are just like lipbalms but with the pigmentation of a lipstick and the shine of a lipgloss. They are really moisturizing and the color payoff is really good :)


♥ Benefit Erase Paste.

I feel like this concealer is truly a lifesaver when it comes to covering up dark under eye circles. It really brighten up the eyes and makes you look more awake but its thick so just remember to apply a little at a time to prevent it from looking cakey :)


♥ Revlon Nail Polish in Sheer Rose.

Im in love with this rosy/pinky nude nail polish with silver shimmers, its gorgeous. You can read more about this nail polish in my review, here. Its my only nail polish from Revlon so if you have any favorites, please leave them in the comments below because I really want to try more :)


♥ Leopard Roll Bag by Too Faced.

I love this adorable little makeup bag from Too Faced Cosmetics. I bought it on Ebay about a year ago but you can still find it on their website. Its not big but it fits the most important things which I love. Here is the link to the makeup bag, just in case anyone of you if interested :)


♥ DKNY Golden Delicious.

Golden Delicious is another product that has been my ''go to'' product for the month of February. I just love how it smells. I have a review coming up on this product soon, so stay tuned for that :)


♥ Game: Alice Madness Returns. Photo Credit.

I love my Xbox 360 and Im such a sucker for video games, I think that they are so much fun and some games can be quite time consuming which I love. Alice Madness Returns is a game that I have been enjoying a lot and I absolutely love the dark twist on Alice in Wonderland. This game delves deep into the dark and violent side of the imagination, creating a nightmarish Wonderland :)

Please feel free to leave your February Favorites in the comments below. I would love to hear which products you have been loving for the month of February :)

Do you like playing video games or is it just me? :)
Thanks for looking :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Ebay Goodies: Revlon Lip Butters and Colorstay Foundation, Mally Beauty, Hard as Hoof & Orange Sticks.

You probably know how much I love and adore Ebay? Online shopping is my thing, I can sit in my chair with a hot cup of chocolate and just browse for hours haha, are you guys like that too or do you prefer to do your shopping at the mall? :)

I wanted to share my latest purchases from Ebay. These are products that I have heard so many good things about and been seeing on different beauty blogs lately as well. When Im reading my favorite beauty blogs or watching youtube videos, I always find products that Im curious about and want to try out for myself. I guess thats the *price* you have to pay for being a beauty blogger? Haha, it can definitely make my wallet cry sometimes! Anyways, here are the products I picked up :)




♥ Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters in Peach Parfait, Pink Truffle, Sweet Tart, Berry Smoothie & Red Velvet.

The Revlon Lip Butters have been one of the most talked about products in the beauty community and for good reason. They are just like lipbalms but with the pigmentation of a lipstick and the shine of a lipgloss. They are really moisturizing and the color payoff is really good.

I have to thank my good friend Jenn from Imperfection is Beauty for getting me hooked on these babies, thank you gorgeous :) Expect to see swatches and a review of these soon :)


♥ Revlon Colorstay Normal/Dry Skin Foundation.

Im really excited to try out this foundation by Revlon. This is the one for Normal/Dry skin but  its also available for those of you who have combination/oily skin. Its really good that they have this foundation available for different skin types, its something that I dont see that often :)








♥ Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender.

When I set my foundation, I always use a translucent powder or a setting spray, never a regular face powder because i dont like how it looks on me, it can sometimes look too cakey which I don like.

I bought the Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender which is a clear product that diffuses the look of pores and fine lines and helps your makeup last. It mattifies the face without the dry, ashy look that a powder can give you. Super excited about this product :)


♥ Orange Sticks.

These are the perfect tools for Water Marbling! Before I got these, I tried using a toothpick but I think its too pointy and sharp and it destroys my design and I dont like that at all. These have a sharp and a more softer side. Im going to do a Water Marbling Tutorial soon, so stay tuned for that :)


♥ Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream.

After hearing wonderful things about the Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream from PlasmaSpeedo on Youtube, I just had to buy it and give it a try. My nails have been peeling lately so Im hoping that this is going to help. I have been using this for a few days now and my nails seems a little stronger. I will definitely keep you updated on this product and do a review too :)

Have you tried any of these products? Do you like to shop on Ebay? :)
Thanks for looking :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Ebay Goodies: Zoya True Collection, Mally Beauty, Korres, Shiseido & L'Oreal Paris

Im completely obsessed with Ebay! I love that I can find almost everything Im looking for and the products are usually cheaper than what they are in the stores! In Norway, beauty related products (skin care, makeup, etc) are expensive compared to Ebay so I prefer buying them online, it saves me time and money which is just perfect.

I love to cuddle up in a warm blanket with a hot cup of chocolate and do my shopping. Its much more relaxing and it definitely beats a stressful day at the mall :) I did order a few of these items a while back but since I haven't shared them with you, I decided to include them in this post as well :)


♥ Bevin & Skylar.

Bevin and Skylar is a part of Zoya's True Collection which just recently came out. These are the only two shades from the True Collection that was unique and special to me. Both shades are beautiful so Im really looking forward to trying them out :) You can find Bevin here and Skylar here.






♥ Shiseido The Skincare Day Moisture Protection Enriched & Night Moisture Recharge Enriched.

A few weeks ago I got samples of these products to try out and I absolutely loved them so I decided to pick up the full size products. Im still waiting for the Cleansing Foam from the same line, hopefully it will arrive soon :) You can find the Day Moisture Protection Enriched here and the Night Moisture Recharge Enriched here.




♥ Korres Silicone Free Face Primer.

This is one of the best face primers that I have tried, its silicone free which I absolutely love and it smells really good. It feels really nice on the skin, just like a moisturizer :)


♥ Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara.

I have heard so many good things about this Volumizing Mascara from Mally Beauty. I definitely have high hopes for this product! :) You can find Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara here.


♥ L'Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Lipstick in Mulberry.

I absolutely love this Infallible Never Fail Lipstick by L'Oreal Paris. Finally a lipstick that lasts on the lips for hours. You also get a lipbalm to keep your lips moisturized, without it the lips are going to feel dry and looked chapped. Definitely check these out if you are looking for a lipstick thats going to last you for hours :)

Have you tried any of these products before? Have you bought anything from Ebay lately? :)
Xoxo, Christine♥