MY MONTHLY FAVORITES: APRIL 2016

April has come to an end, which means that it's time for me to share the products that I have been enjoying this past month. April has been a good month and I have slowly been getting back into blogging again, which is something that I'm very happy about. There are lots of exciting posts coming your way, which is super fun. Let me know if you have any requests, because I would love to hear your thoughts. But for now, let's get into my April favorites! :-)

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.74: NYX COSMETICS ADVANCED SALON FORMULA NAIL POLISH IN ICE GLITTER

NYX Cosmetics Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in Ice Glitter.

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.73: NYX COSMETICS ADVANCED SALON FORMULA NAIL POLISH IN PRECIOUS GEMS

♥ NYX Cosmetics Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in Precious Gems.

MY MONTHLY FAVORITES: AUGUST 2015

Yet another month have passed by, which meas that it's time for me to share my August beauty favorites with you. Despite being sick with the flu and a really bad cough, August has been a good month. I have tried out a handful of new products this month, but only a few of them has made their way into my favorites. I have also re-discovered a couple of products as well, which I'm really excited to share with you in today's post. 

 

So if you want to see what beauty products I have been loving this month, then keep reading! :-) 

 ♥ Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, (HERE). 

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat is hands down one of my favorite top coats to finish of my new manicure. It makes the nail polish look gorgeous and so shiny. It evens out any mistakes that you might have made during the application and makes the nail polish look flawless on. It dries very quickly and it makes the nails quite hard, almost like gel nails.

The only thing that I don't like about Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat is that it gets all goopy after a while. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about if you have tried it out for yourself. Seche makes a product called Seche Restore, (HERE) which is an restoration thinner. It's going to restore your Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to it's original consistency with only a few drops of the restoration thinner. I think it's a must have if you own a bottle of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat in your collection.  

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, (HERE). 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, (HERE). 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, (HERE). 

You might have seen me talk about this beauty of a blush in a couple of my previous monthly favorites posts, if not your in for a real treat. NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach is a gorgeous peachy pink blush, which I have been reaching for a lot this month. It's nicely pigmented and it looks so pretty and natural on the cheeks. It's a lovely every day blush, which looks beautiful with any makeup look. I'm a big fan of these powder blushes from NYX Cosmetics. I think that the quality is great and they are quite affordable as well, which is always a good thing! :-) 

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis Nail Polish in Cliche Mania, (HERE). 

L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis Nail Polish in Cliche Mania is a gorgeous, medium dark purple. I have been wearing it on my nails for the past couple of weeks and I'm already hooked on it. The formula and pigmentation is wonderful and it's so creamy and easy to apply. It has held up pretty nicely on my nails. No chips during the first week, which is quite rare for me. Nail polishes usually only last up to 5-6 days on my nails, no matter what base and top coat I'm using.

Cliche Mania is such a gorgeous color, which I think is the perfect color for Autumn and Winter. I'm already looking forward to painting my nails with this color again, it's such a stunning shade. If you missed my latest nail post featuring this lovely nail polish, you can check it out here! :-)

♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude, (HERE).

♥ L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude, (HERE). 

L'Oreal Paris Color Riche in Fairest Nude is one of my all-time favorite lipsticks. It's a beautiful pinky brown with a shiny finish. It's a smooth, creamy and pigmented lipstick that last a while on my lips before I need to re-apply it. It's a little on the darker side, which I really like. I'm obsessed with deeper and darker nudes, I just think that they look a lot better on me compared to the more lighter shades.Definitely make sure to let me know your thoughts on Fairest Nude if you have tried it out or what you think about it if you do decide to pick up a tube for yourself. I would love to hear what you think about it! :-) 

 ♥ Lush Cosmetics Mask Of Magnaminty, (HERE). 

♥ Lush Cosmetics Mask Of Magnaminty, (HERE). 

Lush Cosmetics Mask Of Magnaminty has been my go-to face mask in August. It's a peppermint mask, which fights breakouts and help your skin return to it's tip top condition. It's quite thick and it leaves behind that tingly, cold feeling on the skin. I like to use it once a week to keep my skin pimple free. I love that it's got a green tint to it, makes me look like The Hulk whenever I'm wearing it, haha. 

I love how amazing and hydrated my skin feels after I've rinsed it off, such a refreshing feeling. Whenever I can feel or see a pimple starting to pop out, I apply this on the area and let it sit on my skin for about 10-15 minutes (I usually do this before I go to bed) and it's completely gone the next morning. It's magic in a tub, definitely worth picking up if you struggle with breakouts. 

What products have you been loving this month? Have you tried out any of my favorites? If you have, what do you think about them? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

MONTHLY FAVORITES: JULY 2015

Hello, hope you guys are having an awesome Monday so far. Today's blog post is going to be all about my favorite beauty products for the month of July. I have been shopping my own makeup collection for the past month and have mostly been reaching for older favorites of mine. I have been loving these items for a while now, so you might have seen a few of them in some of my previous monthly favorites posts as well as reviews. But if you haven't, you're in for a real treat! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Primer, (HERE). 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, (HERE). 

I have been reaching for the Honey Dew Me Up primer from NYX Cosmetics quite a lot in July. It's such a nice primer, which feels quite cold and very refreshing on the skin once you put it on. It's got tiny gold sparkles/reflects in it, which makes the skin look more radiant and glowy. Some of the sparkles can be quite big and noticeable on the skin, but that's not something that I have a problem with. The sparkles blend into the skin once I have applied my foundation, so I can't really tell that they are there.

Honey Dew Me Up has a spatula applicator, which I think is super cool. It's quite unique compared to my other primers in my makeup collection. They either come with a pump or in a squeeze tube, so I like that this one is a bit different! :-) 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15, (HERE). 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15, (HERE). 

Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15 from MAC Cosmetics is another little gem that I have been loving and using a lot in July. I think it's a wonderful little concealer, which covers up dark spots and under eye circles very well. It feels a little tacky when you first apply it, but it's fine once it's been set with a powder. I find it to be quite heavy looking underneath the eye area, so I always start by applying just a little, then I go back and add more if I feel like I need the extra coverage. It can quickly start to look heavy and a bit cakey if you apply too much at once. A little goes a very long way with this concealer, so you definitely don't need to use it with a heavy hand! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, (HERE). 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, (HERE).

During the entire month of July, I have been obsessed with Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle from MAC Cosmetics. Soft and Gentle is my all-time favorite highlighter, it's been that way for many years now. The pigmentation is wonderful and it gives off the most beautiful, wet looking glow. A little goes a long way with it, so be a little careful when you are applying it or else you will be looking like a pretty disco ball when you are all done! :-)

If you are thinking about picking up something from MAC Cosmetics but you aren't sure what's worth getting, I highly recommend that you check out Soft and Gentle. If you love highlighters that give you that wet looking glow, I don't think that you are going to regret adding it to you're collection! :-)

 ♥ ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42, (HERE). 

 ♥ ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42, (HERE). 

The ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42 has been my most reached for lip product in July. It's a beautiful berry toned lip gloss, which feels very hydrating and comfortable on the lips. It doesn't have that really sticky feeling like some lip glosses have, which I'm thrilled about. I really can't stand that sticky feeling on the lips, so I'm glad that this one is not like that. There are a few more shades in the Hydra Lip Booster range that I have been looking at for a while now. I'm thinking about adding them to my collection since I have been enjoying this particular shade so much. Have you tried out these glosses by ArtDeco? What are your thoughts on them? :-) 

♥ Piz Buin Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid in SPF 15, (HERE). 

Piz Buin is hands down my favorite brand when it comes to protecting the skin against the sun. This is their Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid, which is a sunscreen made to be used on the face. It has a very lightweight feeling on the skin, so you can't feel it once it's on the face. It dries and absorbs instantly, leaving behind the most amazing coconutty scent that lingers on the skin throughout the day. It doesn't have a white cast either, which is awesome. I have tried so many sunscreens and they all have that white cast that makes you look like a ghost walking around town, not cute! :-) 

What products have you been loving in July? Have you tried out any of my favorites? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer: 
NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up was sent to me by NYX Cosmetics 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. 

2014 BEAUTY FAVORITES

2014 is over, which means that it's time for me to share my favorite beauty products from the past year! At first I thought that this was going to be a very difficult task for me to pull of, but it was actually surprisingly easy to narrow it down to only 14 products. You might have seen a lot of these products in my monthly favorites posts already, but let's go on and take another look at them! :-)

 ♥ Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette, (HERE). 

 ♥ Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette, (HERE). 

The Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette has been my most loved and used palette back in 2014. It has a beautiful selection of six neutral eye shadows, one shimmery shade and five matte shades. Every shade in this little palette is gorgeous! They are all pigmented and easy to blend, but they are a bit powdery. I personally don't mind that, but that might be a deal breaker for some of you. If you love neutral eyeshadow palettes, the Naked Basics Palette is definitely worth checking out, it's a wonderful little palette for everyday wear! :-) 

♥ Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15, (HERE) & Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 110, (HERE). 

The Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15 has been my favorite and most used concealer from the past year. It's very easy to blend and it has nice coverage. It doesn't crease too much under my eyes, which is one of the reasons why I really like it. I like to use it in combination with the Maybelline Fit Me foundation, because they work so well together! :-) 

I'm sure that this next product won't come as a shock to anyone of you who have been keeping up with my monthly favorites posts! It's the Fit Me foundation by Maybelline New York! This foundation has been a huge favorite of mine for a couple of years now and also my go-to foundation throughout the entire year of 2014.

If you are looking for a foundation that will give you some coverage and still look natural on the skin, this one is a great one to add to your collection. It's very easy to apply and it blends flawlessly into the skin. I like to apply it with my damp Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. The sponge makes it look very natural and not too cakey and heavy, as it would if you used a brush.

 ♥ Stila Cosmetics One Step Correct, (HERE).

Another product that have adored and been using non-stop in 2014 is the One Step Correct by Stila Cosmetics. You might have seen this beauty featured in a couple of my monthly favorites posts already. If you haven't seen them and you're not familiar with it, it's a color-corrector, brightener and anti-aging skincare serum primer. It contains 3 color-correcting brighteners. A green tone which instantly neutralizes redness and conceals blemishes, a lavender tone which counteracts sallow undertones for a vibrant, energized look and a peach tone which brightens, illuminates and helps diminish the appearance of sun spots.

It neutralizes my skin and makes it look less red and more even. It also makes my foundation go on smoother and look a lot better. It leaves behind a nice and natural looking glow as well, which I'm a big fan of. It feels very nice and hydrating on the skin, so it's a lovely product to add to you're makeup routine if you suffer from dry skin! :-) 

♥ Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pro Balm, (HERE). 

Another beauty favorite from the past year has been the Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Pro balm. It's a primer that minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines. It's easy to apply and it feels silky smooth and lightweight on the skin. It makes my makeup go on even and stay put throughout the day. Definitely a product worth checking out if you are looking for a new primer to try out! :-) 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle, (HERE). 

MAC Cosmetics's Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle was my most used and loved highlighter thoughout the entire year of 2014. It's really shimmery and pretty and it make my cheeks look so glowy and beautiful, it's a real stunner. I know MAC Cosmetics isn't the most affordable beauty brand available on the beauty market, but if you were to buy only one product from their range, I highly recommend that you check out Soft and Gentle.

Give it a good swatch the next time you are at your local MAC counter, I'm almost sure that you are going to fall head over heels in love with it just like I did the first time that I tried it out. It's definitely a must have in my book! It's going to be with you for a very long time, you probably won't need to buy another highlighter again for a very, very long time! :-)

 ♥ Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black, (HERE).

The Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black has been one of my favorite mascaras in 2014. It gives my lashes some much needed length and volume, without making them look clumpy and stuck together. It's also easy to remove, which is very important to me. If a mascara is a pain in the butt to remove, I will most likely not be buying it again. The Rimmel London Lash Accelerator is a mascara that I will be re-purchasing over and over again, because that is how much I enjoy using it! :-)

 ♥ Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eyeliner Pencil in 12L, (HERE). 

The Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 12L is a beautiful, blue eyeliner pencil with green highlights. It's nice and creamy, long lasting and I like that it makes my green eyes pop. I love how it looks paired with a bronzed eye, it just compliments it so well and it's how I have been wearing it since I got it. As for the staying power, it does last a while on the waterline before it fades away and needs to be re-applied. I'm really impressed with this eyeliner pencil from Make Up For Ever, I'm really tempted to go on Sephora's website and order a couple more shades from this range, they all look so pretty! :-)

♥ NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Peach, (HERE). 

NYX Cosmetics's Powder Blush in Peach is another product that have been getting a lot of love from me in 2014. It's a beautiful peachy pink blush with a satin finish. It blends beautifully into the skin, while leaving behind a very natural look. If you have a fair/light complexion like myself, you need this blush in your life. It's the perfect everyday blush, I just can't say enough good things about it! :-) 

 ♥ Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder, (HERE). 

Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder has been my favorite powder to use to set my under eye concealer in 2014. I like that it doesn't look too heavy under my eyes, it doesn't settle into my fine lines and it keeps my concealer in place throughout the day.

I have heard some people say that this have made them look extremely white in photos. I haven't had that problem. I only use a teeny amount of powder to set my concealer, so that might be the reason why? A little goes a long way with this powder, so it's going to last you a good while. I bought mine a couple of years ago and it doesn't even look like I've used it. I highly recommend this powder from Make Up For Ever, it's one of the best powders that I have tried! :-) 

♥ Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow, (HERE). 

If you haven't had a chance to try out Gimme Brow by Benefit Cosmetics yet, you definitely need to jump on the bandwagon and give it a try. It's been my go-to brow product for months now and it has quickly become a staple in my daily makeup bag. I'm not good at filling in my brows with pencil or powder, so this is right up my alley. It's so quick and easy to use and it makes the eyebrows look very natural and pretty. It instantly gives them a boost and makes them look more put together, without looking too overdone. Definitely a must try! :-) 

♥ Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, (HERE). 

The Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray has been my go-to and favorite makeup setting spray in 2014. What I really love about this makeup setting spray is that it really does make my makeup last longer and it keeps it looking nice and fresh and pretty throughout the entire day. It has prevented my makeup from melting of my face during Summer, it's truly heaven in a bottle. It's hands down the best makeup setting spray that I have tried so far, it's definitely worth checking out if you are looking for one to try out for yourself! :-)

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Lip Geek Lipstick in Totally NOT Boring, (HERE). 

Makeup Revolution's Lip Geek Lipstick in Totally NOT Boring has made it into my 2014 beauty favorites! Totally NOT Boring is a beautiful, deep pinky purple with a cream finish. It has great pigmentation and a nice creamy texture, which glides on the lips like butter.

If you love a pretty dark lip, Totally NOT Boring is worth adding to your lipstick collection. Makeup Revolution's entire Lip Geek lipstick range is currently on sale for only £1.99 so if you have been wanting to try these out, now is definitely the right time to do it! :-)

♥ Carmex Lip Balm in Cherry, (HERE). 

The Carmex Lip Balm in Cherry has been a huge favorite of mine in 2014! It's been a lifesaver during the past couple of months when it's been really dry and cold outside. It has kept my lips nice, soft and moisturized throughout the day, which have been so amazing. No more chapped and painful lips, hurray! At night, right before I go to bed, I like to apply a thick coat of this lip balm. When I wake up the next morning, my lips feel so soft and smooth, it's incredible. It has a cherry scent and taste which I didn't like when I tried it out for the first time, but now I actually find myself enjoy it a lot! :-) 

So there you have it, my favorite beauty products from 2014. What products were your favorites from the past year? :-) 

- Love, Christine ♥

NYX COSMETICS HONEY DEW ME UP PRIMER: REVIEW, PHOTOS & SWATCHES

The NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer ($17.00 for 0.776 fl.oz./22 m.) is a lightweight primer infused with honey, gold flecks and collagen. It's formulated to neutralize the appearance of discoloration and redness, while providing moisture to the skin.It primes and preps the face for the application of makeup. 

♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer. 

It has many beneficial ingredients for the skin. A few of those lovely ingredients are Honey which is a natural antiseptic, collagen which strengthens the skin and the gold flecks which help increase skin radiance. The Honey Dew Me Up Primer also contain Hyaluronic Acid, which helps the skin to absorb and retain moisture. Portulaca which is anti-inflammatory and calming and Allantoin, which is very soothing and helps increase water absorption and smoothness to the skin.

It does contain alchohol though, but I didn't find it to be drying on my skin at all. I was a little afraid that it was going to dry out my skin completely, but the other moisturizing ingredients in this primer must be preventing it from doing that. Thank goodness! :-) 

 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer.

The consistency of the Honey Dew Me Up Primer is very thick and quite gooey at first. But when I apply it onto my skin, the consistency changes and it feels like I'm soaking my face in water. I love it! It's a nice, cooling and very refreshing feeling.

It absorbs easily and quickly into the skin. It doesn't feel greasy at all, but it does have that sticky feeling which I'm not the biggest fan of. Be sure to allow the primer to fully sink into the skin for a couple of minutes before applying any makeup on top of it. The stickiness will then be completely gone and the skin feels very smooth and soft. It doesn't have a dewy finish like it claims to have, it just gives the skin a slight sheen, nothing too crazy.

 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer.

The Honey Dew Me Up Primer comes in a pretty little glass bottle with a rather large spatula inside for an easy application. It's very easy to use and the spatula gives you just the right amount of product. The primer has a light gold, almost clear color which contains pretty gold flecks. The gold flecks doesn't melt into the skin like the rest of the product, so sometimes I end up with a couple of them stuck on my face. I personally don't mind it, but I know some people might be put of by this. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer.

Overall, I really like the Honey Dew Me Up Primer from NYX Cosmetics. I have a lot of redness happening on my face, especially around my cheek area. I found this primer to be very calming and soothing on my skin. It makes my skin look more even and less red afterwards, which I really like. It also makes my foundation go on easier and a lot smoother too. It's a great primer for people with dry skin, because it feels nice and very hydrating on the skin. It has a very fresh, mild and clean scent, which isn't too overwhelming.

NYX Cosmetics is typically a very budget friendly brand, so I'm quite surprised by the high prize tag. It might not look like you are getting a lot of product for the price, but a little goes a long way with this primer. It's definitely going to last you a while! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer.

 

Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, Honey Extract/Mel Extract/Extrait de Miel, Collagen Extract,  Portulaca Oleracea Extract,  Hyaluronic Acid,  Bifida Ferment Lysate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract,  Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract,  Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract,  Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract,  Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract,  Iris Ensata Extract,  Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract,  Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract,  Allantoin,  Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide,  Panthenol, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol,   Fragrance/Parfum, Gold (CI 77480). MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

Where to buy?
The NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer is available at NYX Cosmetics for $17.00. It's currently sold out, but it will hopefully be back in stock soon. You can find it, HERE! :-) 

 

Note:
NYX Cosmetics is cruelty free.

Have you tried out the Honey Dew Me Up Primer from NYX Cosmetics? What do you think about it, do you like it? Do you have a favorite primer? :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by NYX Cosmetics 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. 

SNEAK PEEK: NYX COSMETICS

Today, I have a sneak peek post for you and it's all about NYX Cosmetics. Around two weeks ago, I was contacted by Dalton and Jennifer over at Bollare. Bollare is a bi-coastally headquartered, full-service, beauty, fashion and lifestyle public relations firm and it's their second year in partnership with the NYX Cosmetics Face Awards. Dalton and Jennifer kindly asked me if I wanted to help support the contest. Since I'm already a huge fan off NYX Cosmetics, I told them that I would be more than happy to do so. As a thank you for my support, they sent me a little care package with some lovely products from NYX Cosmetics to try out.

The items arrived in the mail today! I thought it would be fun to do a little sneak peek post and show you what I got. I'm planning on doing reviews on these, as I think that is something you would like to see. Let me know which product you would like to see a review on first, and I will try and make that happen as soon as possible! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics The Adorable Shadow Palette, HERE. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics The Adorable Shadow Palette, HERE.

 

♥ NYX Cosmetics The Curve Felt Tip Eye Liner, HERE. 

♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, HERE. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel, HERE. 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel, HERE.

♥ NYX Cosmetics Proof It! Waterproof Eyebrow Primer, HERE. 

I like everything that they sent me, but I'm most excited to try out the Curve Felt Tip Eye Liner. I have never been good at applying liquid/gel eye liner, so I'm hoping that this is going to be a little more user friendly for me. The shape is very unique, so it looks like it can be very easy to use.

I'm also very curious about the Honey Dew Me Up Primer. I haven't heard too much about this product yet, so I'm very excited to try it out for myself. It looks quite interesting and pretty in the little glass bottle that it comes in! :-) 

Which beauty item are you loving from NYX Cosmetics at the moment? Any products here that you would like to see a review on? :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer: 
This product(s) was sent to me by NYX Cosmetics 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 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.