The summer is flying by at full steam, and it is time to post some products I have been enjoying for the month of June!
First off is an eyeliner I have been using almost daily this month. This is the Maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise liquid eyeliner. (The first of two Maybelline product favs this month). As a former devotee to eye pencils, this is my very first liquid eyeliner product, and I've become converted. The felt tip applicator makes it particularly user friendly, at least when you compare it to liquid liners that are applied by a brush. The liquid liner look is more dramatic and generally longer-lasting than the pencil. The tapered tip which comes to a point allows for a either a thin or thick liner. I have yet to master a perfect wing with this product (with any eyeliner really), but this is the one to try it with.
On evenings when I use the tea tree shampoo find my hair needs an extra boost of moisture. This newish brand, Living Proof, which I believed was developed with the help of Jennifer Aniston, has a really good leave-in conditioner called the "Night Cap Perfector." I am a sucker for good smells, and the smell of this product reminds me of herbed tea. Since I am on an herbed tea kick right now, I am loving it. This conditioner makes my hair feel smooth and silky without wearing it down. I am currently using a free sample I received at Sephora, but I would love to pick up the full size someday. Living Proof products are sold at Ulta and Sephora.
I am such a huge fan of the Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte lipsticks. I have seven of them (having just recently purchased two of the new collection that was just released). The color below is in the shade, Lust for Blush. I included it in this month's favorite because I wore it to a close friend's wedding this month, and not only was the shade beautiful, but it held up beautifully throughout the day. This is a flattering, muted mid-tone pinky-mauve shade. Because it is matte the color is saturated and velvety-feeling. The formula is really comfortable and comfortable to wear. I highly recommend these lipsticks!
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| Maybelline Creamy Matte "Lust for Blush" swatched on my wrist |
Who doesn't love a beautiful summer nail polish? This season I have been drawn to white-based, pastel colors. I love the soft, feminine look it gives in shades that are fun, but not overly dramatic for summer. This shade is Essie's "Bikini So Teeny," a gorgeous corn-flowery blue, which I know is extremely popular. It is one of my go-to shades this time of year for hands and toes (though I love it the most on my toes). I also love white-based baby pink shades and have recently purchased a pastel lavender.
And finally . . .
I have been on an herbal tea kick as of late, mostly because I am trying to eat/drink healthier, and find a way to replace soda addiction that has plagued me most of my life. I have been loving trying out various new teas. Tea is generally pretty inexpensive so you can sample a few different varieties at a time. The experiences with drinking tea daily has definitely caused me to see improvement in my overall health, and has helped me feel calmer. Also, it has helped me to consume more water, which always a good thing for me.
It has been interesting to read up on various types of tea and discover their health benefits. Until recently I hadn't even heard of rooibos tea or "red" tea. I was out to breakfast earlier in the month with my friend and her fiance, and that is when I discovered this particular flavor, Organic African Nectar by Mightly Leaf. (The box can be purchased from their website or from Whole Foods, Kneaders Bakery sells it and several other varieties Mighty Leaf offers in individual tea bags). It has these bright, fruity tropical notes, which I really enjoy. This tea was an instant favorite. Some of the brands I've been sampling from include Tazo, Celestial Seasonings, Republic of Tea, Teavana, and Numi. I would love to do a post on my favorite teas once I've sampled a larger variety.
Catch ya later!
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