Guys, tomorrow it’s September! Can you even believe it?? This month I have a few favorites I’ve been dying to share with you.
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palettes: I rediscovered both of my Urban Decay Naked Basics palettes and fell in love all over again. The matte (and two subtle shimmers) shades in the palettes are great for everyday wear. I found that when I didn’t really want to do my eyes, but want to have the no makeup look going on, creating an eye look with the shades in these palettes made my eyes look amazing without looking “done up.” I’m very pleased that I decided to dig these out of my drawers and I know I’ll be getting a lot more use out of them. The Naked Basics 2 is more cool toned than the original Naked Basics palette, but they’re both outstanding additions to any collection.
Bare Minerals Pro Powder Foundation: I wanted a new quick and easy foundation that (much like the eyeshadow) efficiently gave some coverage to flaws without making me look like I had a mask of face makeup on, and this new foundation by Bare Minerals did the trick. I did buy the brush that was released with this foundation. It’s a nice retractable brush that’s densely packed for better coverage. Do you need it? No, but I like that it’s covered so I can easily throw it in my purse.
Bare Minerals Gen Nude Products- I have a new lip obsession, and it’s the Bare Minerals Gen Nude Line. They have 3 different formulas, and I’m obsessed with them all. The product I’m loving least of this trio is the matte liquid lipstick, and it’s simply because I am not convinced that my lips can use matte liquid lipsticks, period. After trying quite a few formulas, this Gen Nude formula is light, smooth, and doesn’t feel the least bit drying. There is minimal transfer after it dries, and it’s comfortable to wear. Bonus: it smells amazing! Like a chocolate pudding pack I used to put in school lunches. My only issue is that I feel like it settles into my lines and defines them more, but I’ve had that issue with every single liquid matte lip I’ve tried, and it’s not nearly as bad compared to others.
The Gen Nude Radiant Lipsticks are absolutely divine. They go on buttery smooth, feel amazing, and have great shade options(medium coverage), and a glossy finish. I would reach for this product when I wanted to hydrate my lips, not just put on a dose of color. I love love LOVE these lipsticks. Read more