I know this is technically a few days late but this idea just dawned on me today while I was watching monthly favourite videos on youtube. I love watching those types of vlogs and look forward to them every month. So I thought why not start doing it on my blog too?!? So here it goes… my May 2010 Favourites:
Aveeno Eczema Care Cream: I got a severe skin irritation bordering on a chemical burn earlier this month which made my face extremely sensitive, dry, bumpy and red. This cream and soothed helped heal my skin. I also had this dry, rough patch on my leg from scratching too hard and this made it soft and smooth again. Wherever I’ve applied this (hands, arms, leg, etc.) it has made it as soft as a baby’s bum! This has also been approved for use on baby’s, so you know it’s gentle! I’ve also tried this on my face and it didn’t clog my pores but is a litte too rich and slightly tacky for a day cream on my oily skin. But I will be using it as a night cream when my skin feels dry and I’m sure I’ll be loving this even more in the winter time!
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser (not in “group” pic above but will post one below): This is a very effective yet gentle cleanser. At first I didn't love it b/c it doesn't lather/foam as much as I would like and it kinda smells, feels & looks like dish soap. But I realized how great this cleanser really is when I had my skin reaction/irritation because everything that touched my face set it on fire except this cleanser. It did not burn, dry out or aggravate it at all! With one full pump, it removes all traces of makeup (I tested by following with Bioderma and my cotton pad wiped clean). This works best with your hands as it didn't really work well with my Clarisonic (which btw u don't need as long as u have a good cleanser like this and a good daily physical exfoliator). The only downside of this is that it stings if u get it in your eyes. But just keep them closed tight and you’ll be fine as this is also great at removing all traces of eye makeup!
Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer #6: This is truly a full coverage concealer that works wonderfully on blemishes! I had an angry red zit and this completely camouflaged it! It has a creamy liquid consistency that is easy to work with and blend out. Love the squeeze tube packaging that makes it easy to control the amount of product dispensed. Because u only need the teeny tinest amount, this will probably last me my life time!
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss #168 Rhythm: A pink gloss with lilac undertone, similar to NYX Power and MAC Blooming Lovely. It has decent pigmentation for a lipgloss considering that u can detect the colour on my pigmented lips. I love the smooth, slippery formula of Rimmel’s Vinyl Gloss that feels moisturizing on the lips. But they do have a bit off putting citrus smell to them that thankfully dissipates once applied. Also b/c the formula isn’t at all tacky it doesn’t have the best lasting power
Sephora Professional Platinum Air Brush #55: This is a great foundation brush with dense, yet soft bristles. The ferrule has a good medium weight to it. It washes well and dries fast (if I wash it at night, it's dry by the time I wake in the morning!). When I first felt the 55, I thought it would be too soft to buff foundation in well but it spreads liquid foundation effortlessly, smoothly and evenly. However, you don't necessarily need this, as you can get the same results with a good kabuki brush. Just dab and buff. I also love at that this brush is multi-tasking and works well as a blush and powder brush too!
LORAC Multi-Platinum Palette: Super pigmented, soft, bendable eyeshadows in beautiful colours. Gorgeous peach-pink blush with gold sheen. Check out my previous post for more info and swatches =D
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser
