Favorite 5 of February 2015

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At the beginning of every month I’ll let you know what my top 5 favorites were in makeup and/or skincare for the previous month.

Here’s what I loved during the month of February:

1. Maybelline Color Tattoo in 140 Rose Riot

            Since I got this in a Saving Series last week I have been wearing it non-stop. It is the perfect amount of shimmer without being glittery. It is a champagne-y pink color and has excellent staying power (it is advertised to last for 24-hours). I put this all over my lid and then add the darker shade in the 12 True Love eyeshadow duo by Sonia Kashuk in my crease; a very simple and quick look for mornings when I just want to get out of the door for work (a common theme if you have read my earlier posts).

2. eco-beauty  good day. day moisturizer

            I’ve talked about this a couple times so I won’t say too much. I received this moisturizer in an ipsy bag and it instantly became part of my every day morning skin care routine. Super moisturizing, but absorbs fast. Love! I’m sad it’s just about gone.

3. Tarte 12-hour Amazonian Clay Blush in True Love

I got this in the FebruaryPOPSUGAR Must Have Box and the color is so perfect for me. I’ve been wearing this pretty much every day since I received it. I also feel like it would look nice on a lot of different skin tones. It gives that natural flushed look, like you just came in from the cold (which, well, isn’t a lie since it’s the coldest month ever on record for Connecticut). I would highly recommend Tarte blushes, they are long lasting and don’t contain parabens, phthalates, etc.

4. Rimmel Lipsticks in 070 Airy Fairy and 720 Notting Hill Nude

            Airy Fairy is one of Rimmel’s most iconic lipsticks. I hear it raved about all the time on YouTube so I had to pick it up for myself. It is a great everyday pinky nude. It has a semi-matte finish so I would recommend exfoliating your lips and putting on a lip balm before using this lipstick. Notting Hill Nude is a nude with an almost orange undertone. I love it. Such an easy-to-wear color. It has a slight shine to it and is very smooth on the lips. Both are hydrating, have decent staying power and are easy to reapply.

 

Rimmel's Notting Hill Nude (Left) and Airy Fairy (Right)

5. CoverGirl Ready, Set Gorgeous Concealer in Fair

            In February, I’ve been neglecting all my other concealers in favor of this one. It is great for general concealing, but also to brightenup the undereye area. It’s very hard for me to find a concealer that is light enough for my skin tone, but that actually still conceals. This one does the trick. I’m considering trying out the foundation in this line. It’s oil-free and ranges in color from fair to deep.

What products did you love during the month of February? Let me know!

Disclaimer: These items were purchased with my own money or by my lovely husband and all opinions are 100% honest and my own. I do not provide positive reviews for payment. Products that work for me may not necessarily work for you.