Monthly Favorites is new to my blog. I will try as much as possible to post my Favorites of the month, but I can’t always guarantee them. For me, I don’t change things up too often, so you’d see the same favorites every month until you’d see it in my Empties.
This month has a whopping eight favorites. That’s right. Let’s get started!
Makeup/Skincare:
Maybelline Color Whisper – Color: Orange Attitude – Spring Lippies – Orange tends to be my favorite lippie because it goes well with the yellow undertones in my skin. I actually learned that trick from my mommy. So special shout out to her 🙂 Whenever I did a neutral eye look this month, I always reached for Orange Attitude. I also realized that using another lipstick in my Spring Lippies post that I could mix the nude with the orange when I wanted to tone it down a bit but still have a pretty peach pout.
Simple Micellar Water – Review – Last month, Bioderma was in this spot. Now it’s Simple! I love this stuff. I used nearly half the bottle ever since I found out that water can ruin the pH in your skin while micellar water won’t disturb the natural pH of your face. It’s perfect for lazy days, cleansing the skin or removing your makeup.
Blinc Eyebrow Mousse – This is the quickest way to do your eyebrows in the summertime, because all you do is swipe the product onto your brows and you’re ready to go. It’s so natural looking and almost looks like you took the time to groom your brows when really it literally takes 10 seconds (for each brow, of course.) It keeps them in place because it holds them like a gel, but since it is a mousse, the color payoff doesn’t ruin your entire makeup look if you accidentally get it above or below your brow. Simply wipe it off with your finger and no harm done!
MAC Blot Powder – Now this is a rediscovery. I used this religiously, then I stopped using it for years. Recently, I started back up again this month and I wonder why I ever stopped using it. Let’s face it. I’m a greaseball. My skin will be greasy within an hour or two of applying makeup and I will have to whip my blotting sheets out. MAC Blot Powder lasts on me for hours! I’d say up to 4 or 5 hours before I truly get shiny. I think I’ll use this up for the summer!
Non-makeup/skincare favorites:
Julie G Sound the Alarm – Swatch – I hardly put on the same color nail polish twice. This orangey red goes well with my skintone and I feel like I have finally found my red! Cool and neutral reds are okay on me, nothing too bad, but this… match made in heaven. I can wear it on my fingers and toes and they still look great. I’m currently looking for a minty green, yet leaning towards blue color. Have any suggestions?
Aquolina Pink Sugar – My Perfume Collection – I never thought I would wear such a sweet smelling perfume for everyday use, but I love it. I smell like candy, but toned down, of course. I think it is perfect for spring/summer. Very fun scent.
Boscia Lavender Blotting Linens – I got this from the Sephora Sale section for $3. These are Okay. I do have to use two each time because I’m a greaseball, remember? The paper is too thin and the oil can even get through to my fingers when I am applying it. I think it’s fine if you’re just touching up, but if you’re completely oily, you’ll need more than one and that’s pretty annoying/wasteful.
Coach Sunnies – Sorry, no link for this one. I got this a couple of summers ago and I still wear it and love it. I have been using it almost everyday and when it isn’t sunny, I just plop it on top of my head and it keeps my hair out of my face. Talk about multi-purpose! They look good for my oval face shape, and aren’t completely oversized. Due to my lack of a nose bridge, all sunglasses slip off my face or touch my cheeks. I find that this slips the least out of my sunglasses collection and only touches my cheeks when I laugh, which is totally normal for me.
These are the favorites I had for the month of May. Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed my Favorites post. Have you tried any of my favorites? What did you think of them?
Love the lipstick! Oranges and corals are my favourites for summer 🙂 xx
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Thank you! They are my favorites all year round since they are great shades for my skintone!
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That lipstick looks so pretty 🙂
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Thank you! I can’t believe I have so much of it left. I use it all the time!
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I’m impressed that Simple micellar water has replaced Bioderma! Do you find them to be equally good? Fun list – I like Pink Sugar as well :)..
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Once I run out of simple (which will be soon) I will return to Bioderma and then it’s the real test of what is better for me for which one I will repurchase! I remember you mentioning you liked Pink Sugar in my perfume collection post! Awesome girl! It smells so good 🙂
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ORANGE everything for you! 🍊
I picked up the Simple Micellar water based on your recommendation (plus it was on sale) – I hope I will like it!
MAC Blot is amazing – I love how it doesn’t really add a powdery look but keeps the skin shine-free. 💖
I love blotting papers and have a massive stash of them (what elaborate is new?) and my favourite is from Mary Kay! They’re larger in size so you only need to use one for your whole face. The Boscia ones are decent, I do like the quality of the paper but like you said, the size is kinda small.
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Autocorrect “else” to “elaborate”?! Oh iPhone. 💩
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Lmao yes. I was going to come back to that question, like is this code?
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You’re the one that encourages me to get more orange! Thank you! Without you saying that, idk if I would be on such an orange kick lately 🙂 I hope you’ll like Simple as much as I do! I’m more than halfway through my bottle. It is a problem. MAC blot looks so good. Why did I put it down? Why! Interesting I didn’t know that MaryKay had blotting papers as well. Boscia is fine. Just too thin for my level of oiliness.
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Thank you!
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Ooh I actually just got Simple micellar water based on your review! It’s great and so much better for my skin than a baby wipe when I’m feeling lazy.
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Yay! I’m so glad you like it as much as I do! My bottle is nearly out. It’s gonna be a problem soon.
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I know! Mine is almost half gone! I guess I’ll have to buy 2 at a time haha.
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Haha just wait for them to go on sale to attack!
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I really love the lipstick item! I need to try more colors like that for summertime.
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Yes, you should! It feels more daring but not as daring as a red. For me anyway!
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My favorite powder!!
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Oh you, too?! It’s great and doesn’t get all cakey!
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The best!!! That and NARS powder are so good.
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Really?? I’ve never tried the NARS one!
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It’s spectacular
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Beautiful choices! Love your blog, would be great if you could check mine out too xxx https://bronzerandbooks.wordpress.com
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Thank you!
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I love my blinc mascara! Ooo I never used Mac blotting powder but u might try it now that you said it lasts for hours! ☺️
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I never tried their mascara! Just their eyebrow mousse. MAC blot is awesome. I was even outside all day when I wore it 🙂
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Hehehe, I’m a greaseball too, I love the MAC powder! It’s great, now I can use all the products you love! xx
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Greaseballs unite! It’s fine. We’ll look young when we’re older bc of our oiliness. 🙂
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I like your thinking!! 🙌
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That’s what people say 🙂
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I don’t own an orange lipstick, but I believe I’m warm-toned. Your lipstick loks really pretty, though. 😀
I also struggle with oily skin and my go-to powder was MAC transluscent, but I accidentally dropped it. </3 Thankfully, I almost hit pan with it and I've utilized it for a long time. I didn't repurchased, though.
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Thank you! MAC blot is awesome for oily skin since it doesn’t look powdery/cakey at all. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Ooh, the Blinc mousse has been added to my shopping list. Thanks for the rec.
I am wearing an orange lippie today, as well. Great for the warm-toned 🙂
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Yay! It is great. I have been using it with every make up look for the past two weeks! Unlike pencil, in the heat this won’t smudge 🙂 oranges are so great for warm toned ladies!
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I adore orange tones for this time of year as well! Also Pink Sugar is such a throwback for me, I used to use that fragrance ages ago!!! It really is a fun scent!
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Oranges are the best especially for spring/summer. Pink Sugar was always in my collection, but I never really appreciated it maybe two months ago. It’s nice to rediscover items from your current stash!
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So true!!! I need to shop my stash more often!
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I’ve been doing it since January and it’s probably the best thing I’ve done for my makeup stash! I now give it the love it deserves, rather than buying and buying and never finishing anything 🙂
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Good on you!!! Finishing a product is so satisfying!
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YES! Love it! Maybe I’ll see some of your rediscoveries in a post soon?! Hehe 🙂
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Hopefully!!!
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Love that you gave a shout out to your mum 🙂 I always hold on to the beauty tips my mum gave me! I had no idea that water can ruin the PH of your skin! Thats my lesson learnt for the day 🙂
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Oh yea my mom is awesome! 🙂
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I wish I was brave enough to try oranges and corals! Thanks for the tip on the Simple Water.
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Just try sheering out your brighter corals and oranges just to try it out! You might like it 🙂 and You’re welcome. I am almost out of my Simple Micellar Water!
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Good tip! I’ll keep you posted.
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Great thanks 🙂
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