Beauty Favorites!

Hey everyone! I'm really excited about this post. As I said in my Welcome post, I've really been on a beauty kick recently. So, I decided to do a post where I list some of my favorite beauty products. I recently discovered the dangers of Ulta. If you have ever been there you know what I'm talking about, and if you haven't, beware! I absolutely LOVE Ulta, but my bank account feel differently. This place has everything any beauty lover could ever want! They have drugstore cosmetics, high-end cosmetics, hair products, bath and body products, anything you can think of. 

So here we go with my list of some of my favorite beauty products! I hope you enjoy! Comment if you have used any of these products and what you think of them! :)

1.) Primer
I never really stick to one product when it comes to primers. I like to see what's out there. However, I am currently using VS Pro Airbrush Fix and I love it. It doesn't feel greasy or sticky, it feels super silky and I love it. This is a great primer is you don't really want any coverage, just a base for your makeup. 

2.) Foundation

I tend to have a hard time finding a foundation I like. I'm not a huge fan of liquid foundations because I think they feel oily on my skin and I feel like I can't touch my face throughout the day without wiping it off. This is why I tend to gravitate towards powder foundations. Physicians Formula Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder with SPF 30 is my all time go to! I love this foundation! It gives great coverage and lasts throughout the day really well. I use my kabuki brush and press into the foundation then press it into my skin, using a circular motion. Once you try this foundation you will be hooked!

 3.) BB Cream
BB cream is something I never really thought to use nor did I think I'd like it. It is kind of like a liquid foundation. However, I LOVE Physicians Formula Super BB. This is the only BB cream I've used and if they all are like this, I'm on board! I have heard that some BB's are greasy or sticky and don't feel very good on your skin, but I haven't felt that with this one. It actually has made my skin look better without any makeup. It clears my skin while covering imperfections. This BB is definitely a winner!

4.) Bronzer
This is not a bronzer I would typically try because it is kind of expensive. However, I got a Beauty Blogger kit that had sample sizes of some of the best products form Too Faced and this was in it. This bronzer is great. It's matte which is great when you just want a little bit of a natural sun look and it smells AMAZING! It smells like chocolate. Seriously, what could be better!? One thing I have noticed with this bronzer is that it goes on dark and you need to blend it with a kabuki. But once you blend it it looks great. 

5.) Mascara 

I do not have naturally dark and long eyelashes so I love a good mascara that can make my lashes look long and full. This mascara definitely does the trick. Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara is the best I have tried. It goes on really well, and after about two coats it looks like I'm wearing false lashes. I have not noticed any flaking or smudging throughout the day and it's not even waterproof. This mascara is definitely a keeper. It is kind of expensive though, I think about $23 for the full size, but I got this one in the Beauty Blogger favorites kit and the travel size has lasted me about two weeks and still going. Definitely would recommend this mascara. 

6.) Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo is one of my favorite beauty secrets. No one wants to, nor should they, wash their hair everyday, but somethings you look like you need to. The perfect solution is batiste dry shampoo. I got mine at TJMaxx for $5.99 but I think you can get it at Ulta as well for close to $8. This dry shampoo goes on great. It makes your hair look clean and gives it great volume and texture. Some dry shampoos don't smell the best, but batiste has great scents. I've tried the original, cherry, and floral and I love them all. The cherry is my favorite just because it's different. It doesn't smell like a typical hair product. This is by far my favorite dry shampoo I have tried, and I've tried a few! 

I hope you've enjoyed my list of favorite beauty products! Please comment below if you've tried any of these or if you have any favorites you'd like to share :) Thanks for reading! 

Carly