Hannah has been my best friend for years and years and I haven't managed to rummaged through any of her beauty products at any point during our friendship. Well, the time has come to see what she has been using and what's currently in her beauty bag.
I asked Hannah to bring me everything that she is using right now as far as beauty and nail products. Here's what we got! "This maybelline master precise liner gives a good precise line. Haha get it. That's the name. I am not the greatest at eyeliner and this is the easiest for me to use and get close to my lashes. It washes off easily if you make a mistake and there is zero to no smudging. Don't look at the nib, I need to get a new one." When I saw this Rimmel Stay Matte I was curious because I just put it on my 'to buy' list. "I use this as my foundation. It helps me to not be shiny, stays put and is not cakey on my skin. The mousse texture helps a little product go a long way. I just put a dollop on the back of my hand and it will cover my whole face. It might not be great for winter though, in the winter my skin becomes more dry. I am sure I will switch to something else when the seasons change." Ok, let's talk about this Revlon quick dry topcoat because I can't seem to stray away from my Essie No Chips Ahead. "This topcoat doesn't smear off the polish underneath. My nails chip easily and this helps get a couple more days out of my polish. I enjoy it. It's the 3rd bottle I have bought. The quick dry Essie top coat is too sticky for me. This one has no sticky factor. As far as my favorite polish right now? Essie Mint Candy Apple. I mean, who doesn't love this polish? Or candy apples? Or mints?" I am proud to say that I introduced Hannah to the wonder that is Real Techniques brushes over a year ago and her life has been changed. "I have a big face and this brush is the perfect size for it. I use this brush for my powder and to set everything in place. I use baby shampoo to clean it. You taught me that Bee. Sorry...bad brush etiquette, it's really dirty."
I was excited to see that Hannah had this skincare set from Juice Beauty. I have had this sitting in my amazon cart for a couple weeks now. "I don't have severe adult acne but I have more of the, 'I'm 25 and still get zits are you serious?' type of acne. If you read any reviews about this set online people either love it or hate it. I bought the Organics to Clean Skin kit because my old skincare line No Zit Sherlock by Bliss was sold out. Since buying the Juice Beauty kit I haven't switched back to Bliss. The face wash and serum are great for both morning and night. I do remove my makeup before using the face wash. I have read online that some people don't like the fruit smell but I don't mind a little fruitiness in my life. The moisturizer is a little heavy, which I like for night but not for morning. It makes my face too greasy for the day. The kit does come with an apple peel which I wouldn't use more than once a week because it does dry out the face but it does work well for my problem areas. Overall I think it works well for my skin type but it might not be the best for severe acne prone skin."
I was so impressed with her use of the Naked 3 palette. She is almost hitting pan on a couple different shades. "I have replaced my naked 2 with the 3. I stick to the left side for a more daytime look. I take the shimmer of 'dust' and add 'limit' or 'strange' on top of it to matte it out a little. If I want more of a nighttime look or just some more drama I will work my way towards the right side of the palette. Using the same technique of adding a matte shade on top of a shimmery one. I also use the brush that came with it. You can tell because it's um... yeah, I should wash that. "
"Younique 3D fiber lashes, yes they are expensive. I have a friend who sells them. I had free shipping so I thought I'd try." Hannah explained the process to me and how it took her a couple tries to get it right. "First put a normal coat of mascara and then use the fiber lash wand on the tips and wiggle it. You need to remember to wiggle it or else they will get spidery. You also need to remember to have both wands ready. The fiber lashes need some moisture to hold onto and if you wait to long your lashes will dry from the first coat of mascara. It takes a couple tries but you'll get used to it. This mascara adds some more dimension, length and volume and it doesn't irritate my lashes. Plus, it washes off easily with soap and water. I don't use it everyday. Just more on the weekends. It was a splurge and I really like it." Thanks Hannah for letting me go through your beauty bag!
May has been a very interesting month. From running my first 10k, my best friend getting mono, and my brother breaking his ankle in two different places, the month has definitely not been boring. I am excited to enter the Summer months and break up my routine with different activities. I am excited for bike rides, the start of the marching band season, bonfires, and late evening talks on the porch. Here are my favorites from May.
Bondi HairBand: I won this headband at my morning Spin class. This headband has been a lifesaver. Not only is it wide enough to protect my hair from the sun but it doesn't budge. Perfect for a long run or bike ride.
Shady Lady Eye Shadow by The Balm [shameless shana]: Let me just say that I don't appreciate the silhouette of a very busty lady on this product or the name of this shadow [let's rename it 'spiritual shana'] but the pigment is amazing. The shimmer in it compliments my brown eyes without being too flashy. Perfect for everyday. If I want to make it more dramatic, I will just add Urban Decay- Darkhorse.
Rimmel Scandaleyes [001 black]: The first time I tried this, I did not like it. I thought I would give it another shot and I like it a lot now. I put it through a series of tests which include the humid day test and the crying test. It stayed on and didn't smudge at all. Also, it's $3.99!
L'Oreal True Match Foundation [buff beige n4]: Hello New Favorite Drugstore Foundation! I knew this stuff was great but hadn't tried it out yet. Well, let me tell you... it is amazing! The only thing that would make this better would be if it had a pump. The coverage is great and it has prevented my mid-day oiliness from happening. It also has an SPF in it, which is great for the sunny summer months coming up.
Coty AirSpun Loose Powder [original formula- translucent extra coverage]: This is an amazing Walgreens find. It was sitting on the bottom of a shelving unit all by itself. It was the last one left. [that's normally a good sign though when the product is almost gone]. This is a great translucent setting powder. It fills in pores and hides imperfections. On no makeup days I have been using this over a bit of concealer. The only thing that I don't like is the scent. It has a kind of elderly lady/baby powder scent to it. They do make an unscented one. I will get that one next time but for now, old lady it is.
Real Techniques Power Brush: Ok, I love all of the brushes from Real Techniques but I thought this one needs a shout out because I have been using it with the Coty AirSpun Powder. It's big, fluffy and it's the perfect all over coverage brush.
Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Refreshing Toner: My eyes have been super delicate this month, I blame my allergies. I found this a while ago while shopping at Target. I use it to tone my face after cleansing. I also use this to help remove any extra eye products that might get left behind. It is super gentle and doesn't sting or irritate my eyes at all. A toner and an eye makeup remover in one, yes... sign me up for that!
Sinful Colors [wisp 1225]: This is a new line of extra shiny shades from Sinful Colors. Not only is there extra shine to this but the lasting power is longer. It's tough to find a white that you only need 1 or 2 coats for but this one is perfect. I have been rocking some white nails for most of May. They are bright and sometimes obnoxious but that's ok. As my skin gets darker the brighter they get.
Audible ["Crazy Love" by Francis Chan]: I neglected to cancel my audible membership and wound up with an extra credit in my account. I sent a text to my cousin Gabe to see if he had any book reccomendations. His text back said, "What is your spirit hungry for?" First off... that is an amazing question. I feel like that could be a separate post for another day. [which might happen] He recommended this one. So far it has been amazing. I listen to it while I am driving or during an early morning workout. I have found myself going back to chapters and listening again while taking notes. So many great truths about what it is like to be authentic and fully in love with God.
Amanda Cook & Bethel Music [You Make Me Brave]: This song has been my anthem ever since they released it in April.
You make me brave
You make me brave You called me beyond the shore Into the waves You make me brave You make me brave No fear can hinder now The love that made a way You make me brave You make me brave You called me beyond the shore Into the waves You make me brave You make me brave No fear can hinder now The promises You've made Here's to a brave and amazing June!
