June 2011 Favorites

Time for favorites again.  As I've said in the past, I'm not going to be doing a whole lot of hauls in the coming months because I'm financially strapped right now (more on that in a later post).  Because of this, you'll notice a whole lot of repeats from last month.  I'm sitting here thinking about what I've really liked in June and I keep going back to products that were my favorites from May so I apologize if it seems repetitive    Anyway, I'm thinking about just doing 1 item from each category.

Skincare: 

I recently started using the Kirkland Makeup remover towelettes.  I think they're comparable to MAC wipes but they're so inexpensive.  You can get 150 wipes for around $11 at Costco.  Other than that, I've still been loving my La Mer foaming cleanser and Clinique All About Eyes Rich eye cream.  

Primer: 

Lately I've really been enjoying Murad Oil Control Mattifier.  I've found that this is a necessity for the summer because it really does keep my makeup on all day.  If I don't use it under my foundation, my makeup starts to fade after about an hour.

Foundation: 

I recently raved about my Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua and since purchasing it, I have no regrets.  I ended up getting the lightest color which suits my skin tone much better than the sample that I received.  My only issue with it is the color range.  While there are 9 shades, they all seem to be pretty close to one another.  So unless you're a white girl who isn't too pale, you're not going to find anything for you in this foundation.   Other than that, it's wonderful.  I recently did the makeup for a photo shoot and I can say that it does photograph nicely without looking like makeup on your skin.

Concealer:

I've noticed that my dark circles are somewhat more apparent recently and so I've gone back to using my Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque.  The slightly pink concealer does a wonderful job of brightening up under my eyes and doesn't crease as badly as some other creamy concealers (ahem, Benefit erase paste).

Powder:
I've been using my MSF naturals to set my foundation recently.  I like that it gives just a little bit more coverage (and color) and isn't totally matte...still looks like good looking skin.  I'm not in love with it, but it beats having an oily looking face.

Blush:
I'm not completely sold on the Tarte Amazonian clay blushes but I have found myself reaching for Tipsy a lot recently.  I did end up returning the other two that I bought because Dollface didn't do anything for me at all and I have a color that is identical to Amused.  Tipsy is good though.  I don't think it lasts any longer or controls oils or anything but it's a nice color that's good for spring and summer so I do like it.

Eyeshadow:
I haven't felt like doing a whole lot with my eyeshadow recently.  I've really just been using the Urban Decay Naked Palette.  Sin on the lid, Virgin on my brow bone, Naked and Buck in the crease and Darkhorse in the outer V.  Pretty simple, very neutral, foolproof makeup.

Eyeliner:
I've actually really been loving Teddy Eye Kohl by MAC.  I don't know why I always forget about this.  It's dark enough to define your lashes but not too dark that it takes over all your makeup.  The bronzy color works really well with almost any shadow combinations too.

Mascara:
I'm still layering with my Cover Girl Lash Blash (guess that should be the real favorite) but the one I've been using more often than any other is MAC Haute and Naughty.  I like using the Naughty side (hehe) now because it has dried out some and it's not just a big clumpy mess.  This puts down the perfect amount of mascara so when I go back over it with LB, my lashes look fake which is how I like 'em.

Lips:
This is one category where I know I've been consistently wearing the same thing.  Unfortunately, the lip gloss was limited edition so it might be kind of hard to find.  The lipstick is MAC's Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Behave Yourself.  Alone, it's a little too shocking pink for me but paired with Euro Beat Dazzle Glass (a peachy coral color - Try Smile Dazzleglass instead) it's like the perfect warm peach pink color.

Brushes:
Not a whole lot new here either.  I like my 190 with my Chanel foundation.  I actually prefer this over the Sigma Foundation brush.  I'll usually put it all over my face with the 190 and then buff it in with the F80 then apply concealer with my fingers and buff that in with the F80 as well.  It's been more about function and speed recently and less about a perfect application.  Luckily, the F80 is an awesome multifunctional brush and if I could only use one, I'd pick that one.

I guess that's it for my favorites.  It's getting kind of hard to pick my favorites from my collection but I've done a bit of shopping so I think you'll see some new items next month.  Until then, I want to know what your favorites are.