Hello, my loves! Welcome back & if you're new here, welcome! I can't believe that I'm here with my December beauty favorites!! Y'all 2017 is officially laid to rest. It wasn't too bad of a year, but we'll see what 2018 has in store. I do plan on doing a Best of Beauty for 2017, but I did have some products I loved & wanted to talk about separately from that so if you're interested in learning all about my favorites for December, then just keep reading!
HAIR CARE
Salon Care Root Comb Applicator Bottle: applying oil to my scalp just became so much easier and less messy!!
SKIN CARE
Renewal by Rite Aid Moisturizing Lotion for Extra Dry Skin (couldn't find this particular one, but this is the lotion it's supposed to dupe): Though I do love the Shea Moisture lotions, they are a bit too thick for my liking. So, I was on the hunt for a lotion that still was moisturizing but easy to rub into the skin. Enter in this guy!! This is supposed to be comparable to the Lubriderm Advanced Therapy lotion, and I have to agree!! Plus , it was on sale at the time, which made it even better for me!
Vick's Vapor Rub: I've used this for years, but lately, I've been using it as a topical analgesic and it has been working wonders!! Being a nurse, I do a lot of walking and bending and I leave sometimes more than a little sore. I put this on the affected area at night, and by morning, the pain is totally gone!
MAKEUP
Ulta Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer----"Deep Cool": Juicyyyjas raves about this all the time , and for good reason! I bought it on a whim last year and really enjoyed it then, but since pulling it back out , I fell in love even more! It's a thicker concealer that gives amazing coverage!! Especially if I happen not to get enough sleep the previous night.
Milani Retouch and Erase Light Lifting Concealer---"Honey": the consistency is very similar to the Ulta one, but I enjoy this for a different reason. This give the undereye just the right amount of brightness, so you'll look more awake!
Kat Von D Lock It Setting Powder---"Translucent": every time I use this, my concealer does not budge whatsoever!! It really does lock it into place!
Shea Moisture Mineral Powder Foundation--"Praline" : this gives such AMAZING coverage! It's really smooth and pigmented, but easy to blend into the skin!
Amuse Cosmetics Silky Blush --"Dare Devil": for a $1 blush, this is SO pigmented!! It's a pretty mauve berry color that is perfect for deeper skin tones!! Only thing I would be aware of---it is scented , so if you don't like scented powder products , you won't like this. But you definitely want to be careful applyin this,because like I said, it's VERY pigmented and can possilby look clownish on you if you're not careful.
Colourpop Super Shock Cheek Blush---"Swift": when I wasn't rocking the Amuse one, I was all over this one! This is a great "no-blush" blush color for deeper skin tones! It gives a subtle amount of warmth to the face, and I'm here for it!
Colourpop x Karreuche Super Shock Cheek Highlighter---"Glo Up": This is a stunning golden copper color!! It applies really smooth to the cheek and is very buildable!!
NYX Contour Intuitive Eye & Cheek Palette----"Warm Zone": a great all in one that is perfect for a warm shadow lover on the go!!
Milani Shadow Eyez 12 hour Eyeshadow Stick---"Cafe Au Lait": this is the perfect brown shadow stick to prime the lids for shadow, as well as color correct!! I'll wear this both with and without a full face of makeup!
Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Kit----"Light Medium": you guys know I just raved about the LA Colors contour kit last month, but this is right there behind it!! Upon swatching, the bronzer is a little light, but suprisingly it blends into my skin nicely and brings my look together!! The highlighter and blush are nice also, but I usually mix them since the highlighter is a bit on the pearly side.
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick---"Maple Kiss": though I love a good liquid lipstick, lately I've been digging regular lipsticks again. And this one is definitely been my go to! I heard the Glamtwinz mentioned this particular line of Maybelline lipsticks, and this color stood out to me the most. It's a peach/orange/nude that looks beautiful on deeper skin tones! I've worn this both with and without a liner and loved it both ways!
Well, to the end we have arrived!! Hopefully you've found some good products within this list (and this year) to try out for yourselves! Let me know some of your favorites or not so favorites from December! I'm super excited to see what 2018 will bring to the beauty community! Thanks for reading, and like always, Stay Beautiful!
HAIR CARE
Salon Care Root Comb Applicator Bottle: applying oil to my scalp just became so much easier and less messy!!
SKIN CARE
Renewal by Rite Aid Moisturizing Lotion for Extra Dry Skin (couldn't find this particular one, but this is the lotion it's supposed to dupe): Though I do love the Shea Moisture lotions, they are a bit too thick for my liking. So, I was on the hunt for a lotion that still was moisturizing but easy to rub into the skin. Enter in this guy!! This is supposed to be comparable to the Lubriderm Advanced Therapy lotion, and I have to agree!! Plus , it was on sale at the time, which made it even better for me!
Vick's Vapor Rub: I've used this for years, but lately, I've been using it as a topical analgesic and it has been working wonders!! Being a nurse, I do a lot of walking and bending and I leave sometimes more than a little sore. I put this on the affected area at night, and by morning, the pain is totally gone!
MAKEUP
Ulta Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer----"Deep Cool": Juicyyyjas raves about this all the time , and for good reason! I bought it on a whim last year and really enjoyed it then, but since pulling it back out , I fell in love even more! It's a thicker concealer that gives amazing coverage!! Especially if I happen not to get enough sleep the previous night.
Milani Retouch and Erase Light Lifting Concealer---"Honey": the consistency is very similar to the Ulta one, but I enjoy this for a different reason. This give the undereye just the right amount of brightness, so you'll look more awake!
Kat Von D Lock It Setting Powder---"Translucent": every time I use this, my concealer does not budge whatsoever!! It really does lock it into place!
Shea Moisture Mineral Powder Foundation--"Praline" : this gives such AMAZING coverage! It's really smooth and pigmented, but easy to blend into the skin!
Amuse Cosmetics Silky Blush --"Dare Devil": for a $1 blush, this is SO pigmented!! It's a pretty mauve berry color that is perfect for deeper skin tones!! Only thing I would be aware of---it is scented , so if you don't like scented powder products , you won't like this. But you definitely want to be careful applyin this,because like I said, it's VERY pigmented and can possilby look clownish on you if you're not careful.
Colourpop Super Shock Cheek Blush---"Swift": when I wasn't rocking the Amuse one, I was all over this one! This is a great "no-blush" blush color for deeper skin tones! It gives a subtle amount of warmth to the face, and I'm here for it!
Colourpop x Karreuche Super Shock Cheek Highlighter---"Glo Up": This is a stunning golden copper color!! It applies really smooth to the cheek and is very buildable!!
NYX Contour Intuitive Eye & Cheek Palette----"Warm Zone": a great all in one that is perfect for a warm shadow lover on the go!!
Milani Shadow Eyez 12 hour Eyeshadow Stick---"Cafe Au Lait": this is the perfect brown shadow stick to prime the lids for shadow, as well as color correct!! I'll wear this both with and without a full face of makeup!
Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Kit----"Light Medium": you guys know I just raved about the LA Colors contour kit last month, but this is right there behind it!! Upon swatching, the bronzer is a little light, but suprisingly it blends into my skin nicely and brings my look together!! The highlighter and blush are nice also, but I usually mix them since the highlighter is a bit on the pearly side.
Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick---"Maple Kiss": though I love a good liquid lipstick, lately I've been digging regular lipsticks again. And this one is definitely been my go to! I heard the Glamtwinz mentioned this particular line of Maybelline lipsticks, and this color stood out to me the most. It's a peach/orange/nude that looks beautiful on deeper skin tones! I've worn this both with and without a liner and loved it both ways!
Well, to the end we have arrived!! Hopefully you've found some good products within this list (and this year) to try out for yourselves! Let me know some of your favorites or not so favorites from December! I'm super excited to see what 2018 will bring to the beauty community! Thanks for reading, and like always, Stay Beautiful!
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