November Favorites

Hi Friends! Calgary has been hit by a blizzard so I am hiding from the snow to write this blog.  At least blogging is more productive than a massive gossip girl marathon. I'm fairly certain that I have not matured past 15 years old.  I wanted to incorporate monthly favorites into this blog because it provides a snapshot of what people are loving.  I was hoping that my selections would echo the fall, but that didn't happen. I have an eclectic mix between drugstore and high end (Sephora... I'm not thaaat ballin'). Many of these products will get repurchased and I'm sure will make a re-occurance on the blog. Some of these products will not be repurchased in the interest of branching out and trying something new. 

Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up about $7 at Walmart

I didn't want to fall in love with this one but it happened. In a happy coincidence where I forgot my Lorac Spotlight in my gym bag in my car and had to resort to good olde' Pin Up to luminize my face.  Pin Up provides a rose gold type shimmer without glitter.  Also there is so much product here! A whopping 8g! I'm fairly certain I'll have this guy until I retire. Or not. That would be gross. 

MAC blush in Well Dressed $25 at  maccosmetics.com

I have longed for this blush FOREVER. I bought it in the summer but find it looks better when my skin is a bit paler.  Well Dressed is also perfect for people who are heavy handed like me. Most days end up looking like a circus clown. I don't find this blush very buildable... and for me that is a very good thing!

Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder in Creamy Natural $7.99 at Well.ca

This powder is really nice for a drugstore brand. I picked this up to have in my gym bag back when I went to the gym before work.  It does the job, smells like drug store powder, and is exactly what you would expect. The jury is out whether or not this powder if breaking me out. If that is the culprit then I will be sadly disappointed!

Revlon's Age Defying Concealer in Light... not sure how much I paid for this puppy

This concealer does not seem to crease! Kind of magic for a drugstore concealer. Also- apparently this concealer has anti-aging and moisturizing properties which is great because I am aging... by the minute and so are YOU! If it's on sale I suggest you pick it up.

Stila Kitten $23 at Sephora

Everyone raves about this shadow and with very good reason! Kitten is a bright peachy pink champagne shimmer shadow. I challenge you to say that three times fast! (Admit you totally just tried to do it). If used with a good shadow base it will last all day. Without a base it will flake off throughout the day. I use this shadow all over the eye and it is easy to work with. I am convinced that it could be used as a luminizer as well. Challenge accepted! I'll try it out tomorrow. Stay Tuned.

Bausch and Lomb Redness Eyedrops $4.65 at Well.ca

I live in Alberta, the land of evaporating moisture. I also have allergies in addition to working fairly hard and staying up late. This means that my eyes resemble either a new born vampire or pothead. As you can imagine it's not a good look on me. Therefore I have an elaborate routine that involves trying to  add moisture back to my eyes.  Part of my routine is using these drops to relieve the redness. These work really well!

Tarte Lights, Cameras, Splashes! $25 at Sephora

I bought this before my post-grad trip to Mexico in May. I wanted a water proof mascara that was not harsh on my eyes. This mascara is amazing the staying power is incredible. It literally lasts for days and is very difficult to remove.  Still, I have love for this mascara as it has not let me down through nights out, tears, swimming, and camping.

Maybelline Great Lash in Clear $7.49 at Well.ca

This mascara makes for a great brow gel. It keeps my brows in place all day. It is simple, inexpensive and effective.

Aveeno Clear Complexion $27.99 at Well.ca (Guaranteed I did not pay that much... seems a bit extreme)

I bought this when my skin first started breaking out. In the past I have been obsessed with another Aveno moisturizer, positively radiant. I prefer positively radiant because it is more moisturizing and gives my skin a healthy, dewy appearance. This product is moisturizing and contains Salicylic Acid an acne fighting ingredient that my skin responds to. It seems to be doing the trick and a reach for it everyday hence reaching favourite status. Also- do not pay $27.99 for this product. It goes on sale regularly sometimes as low as $19.99.

Rosebud Perfume Co. in Mocha Rose $7.50 at Sephora

Since my first tin of Rosebud salve I have been obsessed! I really love the tube form. It is genius because your fingers do not get all gooey from dipping into the jar and is way more hygienic.  Moka Rose is a mythical flavor that I never see at Sephora.  It is perfect to put on your lips while getting ready in the morning. The coffee flavor really helps to wake me up!

And there you have it! My November Favorites in all their glory! Comment below about your favorites of the moment. I'm always looking for new things to try :) Stay tuned for next month when I reveal my Favorites of 2013!