I decided that I wanted to start doing a series like this. I thought it would be pretty cool to list the things that I've been loving in the past week. It just gives a more specific idea than a monthly favorites does because it shows how long I've been loving something or if I got something brand new and I love it one week and then the next week it disappoints or is replaced by a standard. I think this will be fun!
So let's get into this week's top 5. (these are in no particular order)
1. Moroccan Moisture Miracle Argan Oil - I've been mixing this in with my conditioner after I wash my hair and it's been amazing. I used to put it on after I got out of the shower, but I'm really liking putting it on in the shower instead. It really moisturizes my hair and leaves it less frizzy and more manageable. The product claims to be non-greasy, to restore luster and shine, and to heal, nourish, and soften. I can tell that it does put shine in my hair and it is definitely non-greasy. I haven't really noticed my hair healing or softening, though. It might take a little more use to really see that in my hair. I also use a softening conditioner so I wouldn't be able to tell which product is really causing the effect. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find this product online anywhere, so I don't know if it's offered anymore. I bought it a few years ago so I don't know if it's still in stores.
2. L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Miss Manga Mascara in Blackest Black - One word: obsessed. I am totally obsessed with this mascara. It doesn't really match the amazingness that is Benefit They're Real (like my ultimate holy grail), but I really, really like this one. It stays amazingly all day (you know waterproof) which is amazing because I tend to get the fallout after a long day of wearing mascara. I also love that it does add a lot of volume to your lashes. I don't know how someone who wants to add length to lashes would feel about it because it doesn't seem to really do that, but OMG the volume! I am very fortunate in that I have super long lashes naturally so I don't really need to much length added but I love to have lots of volume and this mascara definitely adds that. I also like that it doesn't make my lashes look spidery (which, having long lashes, is hard to avoid). (You can buy it here)
3. Covergirl Professional Loose Powder in #105 Translucent Fair - Okay so maybe this is a little bit of a love/hate relationship, but it does it's job. I don't like the smell of this product. I really prefer unscented when it comes to putting something on my face, and this product is almost perfumed. But I do like what the product does so I think that makes up for the smell. The smell also doesn't last very long, for like maybe 30 seconds after you finish applying the powder. But I really like the fact that this is one of the powders that I've found that leave me (or rather my forehead because that's where I get oily the most) really matte the longest. Normally after about 4-5 hours, I'll have to reapply powder but this one lasts a lot longer than that. I do apply this with the puff that comes with it and sort of press it into my skin. I find that it works best that way. (Look, a link to buy it)
4. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in #15 Rose Petal - I'm really enjoying this since it's summer and it's hot. I like the fact that it is a cream-type blush. I feel that it is super easy to blend in and it creates a great rosy glow on my cheeks. I also am enjoying that it gives a bit of a dewy finish to my cheeks. I used to only prefer matte everything (except eyeshadow) because I used to have super oily skin. Now that my skin is changing and becoming more combination-normal-dry patchy, I am enjoying more of a healthy glow-y, dewy look. I really like the color of this. It's a peachy-pink color and I think it's perfect for summer. Swatch and picture are down below. (You can purchase here).
5. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipcolor in Peach Me - I've been really loving the Revlon lipsticks recently, but especially this color. I just think it's a perfect summer color. The lipstick isn't drying at all and it's really shiny (or lustrous). I think it's got great staying power and I'm just really enjoying it. (Purchase it here).
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| Top is (and very hard to see) is the Maybelline blush. Bottom is the Revlon lipstick. |
So, I hope this was a fun post for someone besides me. I really liked being able to narrow down what I'm really enjoying throughout this week and then maybe this will help when it comes time to do a monthly favorites :)
xoxo Jennie
