Thursday, May 31, 2012

May Favorites




Hello Lovelies! Hard to believe May is already over & it's time for another monthly favorites! This month, the theme for me was all about lightweight products & shades of peach & coral. As the temperature starts to climb, I really enjoy a more minimal, effortless makeup look. Hope you enjoy!




Without fail, every morning in May I used this trio of Shiseido Urban Environment Oil- Free UV Protector (review here),  Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup (review here), & my Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I can see why the Real Techniques Buffing Brush has received such rave reviews. It makes applying any liquid foundation much easier than conventional foundation brushes & creates a seamless, natural finish. 





As I mentioned, once the weather starts to warm up, I start to pull out my collection of coral & peach face products. I just love the flattering effect this shade has on the skin & think it looks especially appropriate in the Spring & Summer months. Benefit Coralista is one of my most cherished Summer blushes & I have worn it continuously the last 2 Summers. It is just the most universally flattering, easy to wear coral-pink color. I love how it adds a touch of sheen & luminosity to the skin. Also, I am obsessed with how delicious it smells! MAC's Blush in Immortal Flower, a slightly more peach color, was another May favorite (review here).






As for eyeshadow, my most used product was the limited edition NARS Eyeshadow Trio in Ramatuelle (review here). I think the peachy shades of this trio work perfectly with the coral & pink toned blushes I mentioned. Also, this month I was pleasantly surprised by a drugstore purchase of mine, the Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara. I have never been a fan of Revlon mascaras in the past, but this one far exceeded my expectations!  It lengthens, curls & separates the lashes, all while coating them in rich black color. In my opinion, it is a much more affordable dupe for another mascara favorite of mine, Benefit's They're Real (even the brush looks almost identical). 




Have you tried any of these products? What makeup or skincare items were you loving in May?




Thanks for reading!



Lots of Love,

Louise

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  1. annieMay 31, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    great favourites! I love the RT buffing brush and Benefit's coralista. I actually wore coralista today :)

    raspberphobia.com

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:32 AM

      Thanks Annie! I seriously have never met anyone who Coralista didn't look gorgeous on!

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  2. Tattooed TealadyMay 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Lovely May favourites :) I agree, the better the weather the less I like to wear! Esp if I catch the sun xo

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:33 AM

      Thanks Sophia! For me I find I have to be especially careful not to layer on the makeup in the heat, otherwise it starts to go patchy throughout the day. Not a pretty sight! :/

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  3. The Brit in AusMay 31, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I am dying to try the buffing brush and the new Estee Lauder foundation! That foundation looks amazing!

    Zoe xx
    http://toujourszweee.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:33 AM

      Thanks Zoe! I really cannot recommend the Estee Lauder Foundation enough! I really think you'll love it!

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  4. sleepandwaterMay 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    The buffing brush is my absolute favourite, I don't see anything topping it :) I've heard good things about the Estee Lauder foundation, really curious to try it out. Immortal Flower is such a gorgeous shade, love peachy colours :)

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:35 AM

      Thanks! Please let me know if you take the plunge & try out the foundation. I would love to know what you think!

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  5. carlyJune 1, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    great post & products this month! I am going to look into that brush because I hate applying my liquid foundations & haven't tried a buffing brush yet!

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:36 AM

      Thanks for your sweet comment Carly! The buffing brush makes applying foundation SO much easier! Before this brush, I used to just use my fingers because I hated traditional foundation brushes so much. But I feel that using your fingers can be a bit of a pain (and messy) when you're trying to rush in the morning!

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  6. LouiseJune 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Love, love, LOVE the Nars eyeshadow trio. It was in my monthly favourites post as well xx

    http://confessionsofasecretshopper.blogspot.com

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    1. LouiseJune 2, 2012 at 1:37 AM

      Thanks Louise! I'm glad you like it too- it really makes for a perfect Summer eye look :)

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  7. AmyJune 2, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Great favourites! I've heard so many great things about Real Techniques, I really want to get some, I wish shipping wasn't so expensive to Australia though.

    http://risingsun-fashionbeauty.blogspot.com

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  8. Diane JJune 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Love all your favorites. Really great beauty products by the sound of things. I've always wanted to try Benefit Coralista but never gotten around to purchasing it.The price tag of 33.50 always had me running far away from it but you made it sound so good. I think I'll finally give in to my lust in September. I torn though between Coralista and Bella Bamba. Which do you think I should purchase? As for the Real Techniques Buffing brush I want it so so bad.

    I have my own beauty blog over at http://slavetovanity.blogspot.com I hope you can visit it and follow if you like what you see.It will mean so much. Thanks in advance. :) Have a great day

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  9. Stefania R.June 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I totally agree with you the real techniques buffing brush is amazing !! Love your blog BTW. Followed :)

    http://traintostyle.blogspot.com/
    -Stef

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