April Favorites

Now that May has officially begun, I'm going to share with you a couple of things that I loved in the month of April.  Sound off in the comments on what your favorites were!

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

        I got this foundation a while ago, and I hated it.  I used it several times and regretted the purchase.  But, as it turns out, I ran out of my favorite at the beginning of April (my Maybelline Dream Liquid).  So I grudgingly pulled this out, and, whaddya know!  I love it.  I use a dense Sigma brush to blend it onto my skin, and sometimes I mix the foundation with my moisturizer if I want lighter, more sheer coverage.

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Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

       I'm pretty much a sucker for anything in the Maybelline Dream line.  But this powder is genuinely fantastic!  I don't love loose powders because they're messy and sometimes build up in all the wrong ways.  So this powder compact is perfect!  I press it onto my eyelids, under-eyes, nose area, and forehead after applying foundation and concealer, because those are the areas where my makeup never wants to stay.  If I do this, my makeup lasts all day.  And it doesn't look cakey, either!

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Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color: in Espresso


       I use this to fill in my eyebrows.  I just take a small angled brush and lightly flick it through my (very dark) brows to fill in sparse areas and enhance the shape.  I love a good strong brow, and this color is perfect for my hair color and skin tone.

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Freeman Facial Peel-Off Mask: Cucumber


       This stuff is where it's at!  I rinse my face with cool water, and pat dry.  Then, I just spread this sticky goop that smells like Heaven all over my face, and wait about 10-15 minutes.  It peels right off!  If you get it in your eyebrows or hairline, it can hurt to peel off, but otherwise it's pretty gentle.  I wouldn't recommend it for really sensitive skin, however.  I always use a heavy moisturizer when I'm done, and then my skin looks really soft and silky.

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Bourjois Coup de Theatre 2 in 1 Mascara

       I bought this on a trip and have used it faithfully all throughout the month of April!  I don't think you can buy this in the US, but you may be able to find it on Amazon or EBay.  It lengthens and plumps the lashes without making them clumpy.  I like that it makes my eyelashes look natural, but still full and feminine.  I do not dig the spider lash effect, and this mascara definitely doesn't do that.  (Not going to lie, I totally bought this because the packaging was awesome.)

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I've enjoyed a bunch of other things in the month of April, but these were my stand-out products.  What did YOU love last month?  Do tell.

Love,

Caro
     

Favorites and a Giveaway!

Amanda just did a "favorite things" post, and I thought it would be great if all the DRD girls did one.  Consider it a challenge, ladies.

So, without further ado, these are a few things I've been loving lately.

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EOS Lip Balm.  This stuff is amazingly moisturizing, and smells wonderful.  I use it every night before bed, and as a base for my lipsticks.  And, I'm a sucker for innovative packaging.

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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.  I wanted a foundation primer because I have dry skin that tends to make makeup look a bit cakey.  So I bought this, though it was a little pricey, and it makes a huge difference.  Not only does it make my skin smooth and even, but it makes my foundation look  dewy and it lasts all day long.  My mom loves it too!

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Urban Decay Baked Bronzer.  This bronzer is great for the summer, and makes a wonderful all-over glow.  I use a stippling brush to contour a bit and then dust it over where my skin would naturally catch some sun, like the apples of my cheeks and the tip of my nose.  I'm very fair, and this is the perfect color.

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*GIVEAWAY ALERT*  Sigma E25 Travel Brush.  Sigma Beauty sent me this travel blending eye brush to review, and I absolutely love it.  I think I actually prefer the travel size to a full size, because the shorter brush allows for excellent control.  I haven't had any hairs shed from it, and it blends out eyeshadows really well.  I take it with me everywhere, but I even use it when I'm not traveling.  To win one, leave a comment telling me your favorite summer beauty product.  You have to be a follower of this blog to qualify.  Giveaway closes July 10.  Good luck!

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Too Faced Cosmetics also sent me a product to review.  They were very kind and easy to work with, and even threw in a handwritten note with my item.  They sent me the Romantic Eye Palette, and I love it!  It's perfect for beginners because it comes with cards that give you ideas on how to use each color, but it's also really fun for people who've been doing makeup for a while.  The shadows are very pigmented and blend-able, and the colors are gorgeous and very natural.

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That's it for today!  I hope you enjoyed it.  I also want to go ahead and say that unless I say so, I bought the products myself, and any reviews I give you will be completely honest.  I wouldn't accept a product if I was being told to give a positive review; I genuinely want you to have a good idea of the product before you go out and spend good money one it.

Have a great day!