Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog. I hope all of you had a great weekend. With the end of March upon us, I thought I share with you guys some makeup products I've been loving this month and some products I've just been wearing a lot in March.
To be honest I rarely do a monthly favorites posts because I either forget to write down the products I buy each month or I don't really have anything new to share. But March 2018 was different. I actually kept track of the products featured in this post because I was so impressed with how well they worked.
The products range from makeup to skincare - drugstore to high end - and if you see something that catches your eye it'll be linked below >>>>
* This post does include affiliate links. I get a commission from any link that's clicked and if the product's purchased.
When it comes to makeup I'm a sucker for highlighter. And I've recently fallen in love with an oldie highlighter that's been on the market for a while - The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer Highlighting powder. It comes in a plastic compact perfect for travel and has a really nice mirror that's actually worth having. (Seriously, some compact mirrors look like they should be in a funhouse.) The formula is smooth and leaves a soft finish to the skin that stays in place all day. Unlike other highlighters it's not blinding but leaves a subtle glow to the cheeks that I really like. So far it's the only highlighter I've been wearing since I got it and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a natural glow.
Now on to foundation >>>>
If there's one thing I can't resist it's drugstore foundation. I mean if I can find a foundation that actually works and costs half the price of a high end foundation, sign me up! I'd been hearing nothing but good reviews about the Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation on YouTube, so when I saw it at my local CVS pharmacy I knew I had to try it.
Since I bought this in the middle of March I've only worn it a few times and to be honest the first time I tried it I wasn't really sure if it was the one for me. But after giving it another go I was surprised to find that it worked well. It blended nicely and left my skin with a demi-matte finish. It stayed in place all day and didn't transfer and best of all it kept my oily skin in check, blocking the shine even after hours of wear. Plus it has a thin, lightweight formula so I don't feel like I'm wearing a heavy mask after it dries down.
As for brows, I've found not one but two products that I've been reaching for more and more in March: the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade and the Revlon ColorStay Brow Pencil.
Let's start with the Dipbrow Pomade. This stuff has quickly become my go-to brow product. It's a little tricky to use at first (you gotta invest in a brow brush with a spoolie to apply this stuff properly) but once you get the hang of it you think to yourself, "Why did it take me so long to buy this?" It's waterproof and budge-proof. But you have to be careful because once it's on it's on until you remove it waterproof makeup remover. One mistake can lead to some scary-lookin' brows but once you discover the brow shape that's perfect for you this product will totally up your brow game.
I've also been using Revlon's ColorStay Brow Pencil a lot, But like the Super Stay foundation I didn't really like it the first time I used it. It took a few more tries but I soon realized that this product applies more smoothly the more you use it. It has a pointed, triangular tip that helps you draw and fill-in your brows for the perfect shape. Plus Revlon offers 5 colors for this pencil - ranging from Blonde to Dark Brown.
I also purchased the Benefit Cosmetics Get the Pretty Started Mini Cheek palette earlier this month and I've been dying for it ever since. For my full review of this product click here. But long story short - this palette is perfect for travel because it houses three great Benefit products - the Hoola Bronzer, the Galifornia blush, and the Watt's Up Cream-to-Powder highlighter - in one compact kit. A must for any beauty travel bag.
As for skincare I've been loving the L'Oreal Pure Clay Cleanser and the Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser. A few weeks back L'Oreal released their Pure Clay Masks and everyone raved about them. So, I guess after the success of the masks they decided to release the Pure Clay Cleansers. I went for the cleanser because to me a face mask is a luxury that I don't usually have time for during the week. Still, I'm really glad I bought the cleanser because it offers the same good things for my skin as the masks do without the thickness of a face mask.
But out of the two cleansers, I must say that the Soap & Glory Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser has quickly become my favorite cleanser of 2018 (so far). This little baby definitely packs a punch I didn't see coming. It comes out of the bottle as a white, bubbly foam but as soon as I applied it to my face it made my skin tingle without breaking me out or irritating my skin. Now that's impressive! Plus, it left my skin feeling baby soft and refreshingly clean. It's has now become a must in my skincare routine. So cheers to Soap & Glory.
Now the next product is an oldie of mine but I've been loving it more than usual in March so I had to include it in my favorites - the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Kisses. This is a liquid lipstick from the drugstore that gives your lips a matte finish without drying them out. I've actually bought a few more shades of these after I first discovered them and I can honestly say that the color Kisses is still my ride or die. And while it does transfer a little, the color is so beautiful and complimentary I can't help but reach for it. It's been living in my purse for the last month and I can assure it'll be there in April too.
Last but not least, I also got the Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Big Shot Mascara x Shayla. If you've never heard of Shayla Mitchell you should definitely check out her YouTube channel. She's a makeup YouTuber who collaborated with Maybelline on this mascara and a six-shade City Mini eyeshadow palette called Shayla in the City. I've always loved the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara but when it came time to buy a new mascara I decided to give the Colossal Big Shot Mascara a try and found this one. So far, I've really been liking it. It doesn't clump up my lashes or smear under my eye and even better it's really affordable.
So there you have it, folks, my favorite products for March 2018. Thanks so much for reading. I hope y'all enjoyed this post. Until next time . . .
XOXO,
Nellie
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