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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 June:
1. Makeup Geek Blush in Secret
Admirer
Makeup Geek
is a makeup brand started by YouTuber Marlena Stell (Makeup Geek). After hearing so much
hype, I had to try this brand out for myself. I LOVE this blush. It is such a
pretty light orchid color that is buildable—a little does go a long way though.
I find that this color goes with everything and is a really nice, fresh summer
blush color. It goes on smoothly and is very blendable. If all Makeup Geek
blushes are like this one (I only own Secret Admirer) then I would definitely
recommend them. This has become my go-to blush.
2. Pixi by Petra Beauty Bronzer in
Summertime and Luxie 2015 Tapered Blending Brush
Both of
these came in my May ipsy glam bag. I could swear they came earlier than that because I have
used them so much I feel like I’ve had them forever (in a good way). I felt
that the Pixi bronzer was too shimmery for a bronzer so I set out to find a
different way to use it. I absolutely love this as an eyeshadow crease color.
Like, cannot stop using it love it. I use the Luxie 205 Tapered Blending Brush
to apply it. The bronzer does not come off too shimmery in the crease (which
makes me wonder if I can actually use it as a bronzer….) and the brush applies
it perfectly. The brush diffuses the shadow and blends it nicely with the other
shadow colors I have on. I will be getting another one of these brushes as some
point; it is the crease brush I have been searching for for months.
3. Lip Combination: NYX High Voltage
Lipstick in HVLS05 Flutter Kiss and Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi Gloss in 202
Sweet Pink
I did a
full review of the NYX High Voltage Lipsticks (read it here). I didn’t like the formula of these
at first; I don’t know if it had something to do with the top layer of the
product or what, but I don’t have the same issue as before with Flutter Kiss.
However, I still find the brighter/darker (e.g., Rockstar) difficult to work
with—it gets everywhere and is so creamy it is hard to get a defined edge on
the lips. Flutter Kiss is a muted mauve color and I have just been drawn to it
a lot the last several weeks. It is a great neutral with a hint of color that
goes with everything. Since it is on the darker side for a neutral color, I’ve
been putting the MUFE Artist Plexi Gloss in Sweet Pink over it (I got this as a
100 point perk from Sephora.com). The lipstick is on the matte-r side so the
gloss gives it a little life for summertime. The gloss is a tad sticky, but
nothing that annoys me too much. It has a little bit of color but still lets
the Flutter Kiss color come through.
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| From Left to Right: Flutter Kiss, Sweet Pink, Flutter Kiss topped with Sweet Pink |
4. it Cosmetics Brow Power Universal
Eyebrow Pencil in Universal Taupe
I’ve never
tried a high end brow product before, so I was very happy to see this in my
June ipsy glam bag. Since I received it I haven’t used any other brow product.
As you can see from the swatch below, you can get a range of colors out of this
universal brow pencil. It looks very natural and I like that I can build the
color up and therefore don’t make my brows darker than they need to be. There
is also a spoolie brush on one end to brush and shape your brows and help
diffuse the product. There is a good amount of product in this sample size so I
hope it lasts awhile. I’m not sure I’m prepared to spend $24 on a brow pencil.
5. tarte Amazonian Clay Full
Coverage Airbrush Foundation in Fair-Light Neutral
I haven’t
much felt like wearing liquid foundation since it’s summer; however, powder
foundations are usually don’t provide me with the full coverage I need. I tried
this foundation on at Sephora once and was on the fence about it. I decided to
give it a full go a while ago and I’m so happy that I did. It provides medium
coverage for me and looks very natural (not powdery at all). Like many tarte
products (for me, at least), it takes a few minutes for it to warm up to your
skin and look good. At first it looks powdery and not quite the right color,
but after a few minutes it looks great. It’s very easy to apply—I use the
Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush—and it’s buildable. The brush has very
tightly packed, short bristles that apply the foundation quickly and blends it nicely.
Now that
I’ve written this, I realize that I pretty much created an entire look with the
5 products I’ve mentioned above—just add some mascara! Well, that’s what I was
wearing through June—good thing they all go together! What products have you
been loving lately? Be sure to let me know!
You can see all my past favorites here.
Disclaimer:
All products are purchased by me or my lovely husband unless otherwise noted in
the post. 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. This post is not sponsored.
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