Starting with non-makeup related products, I've been loving the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. This is such an amazing mask for clearing up any breakouts I've been having and It's been amazing for controlling the oiliness of my skin. With Summer now in full swing, I'm a big oil slick and this is helping wonders!
I found a tube of this Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen with SPF 55 hiding with all my other sunblock. I know I've mentioned a bazillion times how much I love the Dry Touch sunblock, but I wanted to use something different for once. I'm actually really impressed with this! It's so light and blends in incredibly well, and like the front of the bottle says, it doesn't cause any breakouts. At least not yet. I've only been using this for about 3 weeks, but so far, so good!
My next favorite is the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Serum. I've heard so many different reviews on this, and I'm really surprised with how much I like it! I haven't noticed too much growth with my lashes to be honest, but I have noticed that they're much stronger and when I remove my eye makeup at night, my lashes don't seem to fall out as much as they used to before I started using this. That's good enough for me, but I'll see if it helps with growth as I use it more.
Now onto the makeup goodies! I came across these NYX Love in Paris eyeshadow palettes from a Youtuber, so I wanted to look into them. I went on the Ulta website and NYX was on sale, buy 1, get one 50% off, so the first one was $9.99 and the second one was $5. The palette on the left is called Parisian Chic and the one on the right is called C'est La Vie. I love these eyeshadows! They're pigmented and they're a great price for what you're getting.
My next favorite is the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. With the same Ulta order, Real Techniques was also buy 1, get one 50% off so I decided to buy two sets and this particular brush is in the Core Collection. This brush is amazing with my bareMinerals powder foundation. I have tried it with liquid foundation and don't like it as much. I prefer the Expert Face Brush for liquid.
My last favorite is the Be a Bombshell Liquid eyeliner pen. This came in an Ipsy bag, but I can't remember which one, sorry! I've been trying to get better at doing eyeliner, especially doing the cat eye look with a little wing, and this has helped me immensely! I still think I suck at doing eyeliner, but this product is definitely helping me get better at it.
Those are my favorites for June! I hope everyone liked this post and if you want to see a review on anything, let me know!
What are your June favorites?
Hi Katy,
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a makeup person or really have much of a routine… really, but I've found that I really love the aveda products. Have you tried any of those? They are way expensive… but seems to work for my sensitive skin.
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I have used Aveda products in the past, but they are expensive like you said, so I haven't used their stuff in a while. I say if something works for your skin, stick with it even if it is a bit pricey.
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It's a great mask if you've got oily skin and breakouts!
DeleteI love that mint julep mask so much! I have oily skin too and this helps SO much. I also use it as a spot treatment, and it has saved my skin so many times!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great mask. Using it as a spot treatment is a good idea!
DeleteI love my buffing brush. It is by far my fav brush. When I use a liquid foundation I put the foundation on with my fingers and smooth it out with the brush. I find it makes my foundation look flawless.
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I might try putting my foundation on that way and see if it works better. It's a great brush though!
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great post! it's so cheap, but i'm totally addicted to the st. ives apricot scrub. it's a classic :) following from the meet & greet bloghop and now following via bloglovin! happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following along! I've never tried the St. Ives scrub, even though everyone talks about it. I may have to try it out!
DeleteI haven't used the Queen Helene mask in years! I've been using the Freeman masks so often, that I forgot of other brands that make great masks too!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Freeman masks, but I see them everywhere! I may give them a try
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