I am so excited that January is almost over! I'm still trying to process why I live somewhere SO incredibly cold when I'm always thinking about summer. (A move South might be in my future soon....stay tuned!)
But for now, while the cold isn't going anywhere, here are a few things that are getting me through these chilly months!
The first thing I can't wait to talk about is the incredibly inexpensive
ELF HD Under Eye Powder. This powder is surprisingly amazing! I use it as an under eye setting powder for my concealer. While I've never used a high end setting powder (I'm more a drug-store makeup with a few higher end products sprinkled in) I've read many many reviews about this powder, and quite a few people prefer it over a high end setting powder. I use a small very fluffy brush and just swipe it wherever I applied my concealer. There are some noticeable glitter pieces in it, but they are so small that you don't notice them once on your face! At $3, you really can't go wrong!
I was really interested in trying the Mac Studio Fix Powder, but upon researching and reading reviews I decided to give the NYX powder foundation a try. Apparently it's a very close dupe and I have to say it's a new staple in my morning routine. I wouldn't use this as my only form of cover-up (I almost use it more as a setting powder) but it definitely has great coverage on it's own. I think over top of concealer or a light layer of foundation this powder is perfection. You really can't beat it especially when it's less than half of the Mac powder! ($9.50)
I finally convinced myself that I needed the famous
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner and boy OH BOY am I glad I picked this up. I can say that I've probably tried just about every single liquid eye liner the drugstore has to offer constantly searching for my holy grail. I think there are just SOME products that if you spend just a few dollars more, you can really notice a difference in quality. This eyeliner DOES. NOT. BUDGE. I honestly can't even explain just how black, beautiful and buttery this eyeliner truly is. I used to have to use a few different liners in the morning to get the color, but also the crisp line that I grave in a winged liner (what I do most). I just can't explain how amazing this is enough. Go pick it up, you will NOT be disappointed!
Last but not least is this adorable necklace that I found in a boutique here. I wanted to include it because usually I go for the statement necklaces and love a good blingy necklace (don't get me wrong - I still do!) But this little baby stood out to me with it's simplicity. I love pairing this with a simple top or layer it with a shorter necklace. I think these pieces are great to have in your collection, a girl always has to have options, right?!
If you're somewhere cold like me, I hope you're making it through these chilly months well! Layer up on the tropical smelling lotion and pretend you're laying on the beach with a piña colada!
XOXO,
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