As a beauty blogger I get to try out a lot of makeup and skincare products, which leads me to find new things I like all the time!
So here are a few things that I find myself grabbing on a regular basis that have just made their way into my routine!
Iconic London Sculpt and Boost Eyebrow Cushion
This is just the first of several on this list that I got in BoxyCharm! I've had this for a hot minute and have used it a few times and liked it, but I was really attached to my Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil.
I've always liked that pencil but no matter how hard I try, it still makes my brows look somewhat drawn on and not super natural. I don't really need much shaping, just to fill in sparse areas and even things out.
I've also been a long-time fan of the Benefit Gimme Brow but it just doesn't fill in at all, so more often than not, I wind up going in with a pencil anyway to even everything out.
Recently I picked up the Iconic London Sculpt and Boost Eyebrow Cushion (in Medium) again and have fallen in love. Buh bye brow pencil! So let me explain. This kit has two different colors so you can do the front of the brow lighter for a very subtle ombre effect.
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What I love the most about this is the fact that I can still draw straight lines to even out the ends of my brows, but then brush the product through for an extremely natural look. But it looks clean, which is what I have been trying to accomplish for a while.
Confession: I HATE DOING MY BROWS. I don't know if that's a common thought or if it's just me, but even my husband knows it's my least favorite part of the day. I didn't even start doing anything to my brows until a few years ago because they were always very full and large-and-in-charge. #PuertoRican. So I'm still learning best practices.
But this product is fairly easy to use and allows for a LOT of user error. If I mess up, I can easily clean it up with my beauty blender. And the more I use it, the more quickly I'm able to get them done!
So if I haven't made it abundantly clear already, I'd definitely recommend it!
Mellow Cosmetics Tinted Brow Gel
Another awesome brow product I've quickly added to my faves is the Mellow Cosmetics Tinted Brow Gel. I have been a die-hard Benefit Gimme Brow gal for a solid five years or so and this gel has just changed the game for me.
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I like the Gimme Brow, but I found that it only added a bit of color and kept the hairs in place. But with the Mellow counterpart, I find the color payoff is much better, the gel holds nicely and the best is that it makes my brows look like they're actually filled in, but still natural! Plus, you totally can't beat the price tag!
My only complaint is that the brush is big, so it can be a little messy if you're not careful, but that's so not a deal breaker at all! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with brows that need a little TLC but don't have a lot of time (or will) to fill them in!
Marc Jacobs O!Mega Bronzer Coconut Perfect Tan
OMG. I have been eyeing this Marc Jacobs bronzer for sooo long and now that I finally have it, I'm in love. I've only been using it for about a week, but the color? Gorgeous. The blend? Amazing. And that packaging? Ughhh so sleek!
I've been a fan of Marc Jacobs makeup for a while, but recently NikkiTutorials has me making a super long list of their products that I REALLY want to try! But I only splurged on this one for now and it was definitely worth it.
It's a fairly large pan, making it easy to swirl your brush in! I like to use a fluffy brush for my bronzer to make it look like a natural glow. This makes it super easy!
The formula of the bronzer itself is by far one of my favorites that I've used. It's really easy to blend and just automatically looks natural and glowy without a lot of effort.
The color is really flattering on me too! It's like, my definition of a perfect bronzer: matte, warm and deep. I'm not super tan but there have been quite a few bronzers that are totally lost on me. Like think, Benefit Hoola Bronzer. One of my other favorites, but when I'm even just a tiny bit tan I really have to pack it on to have any color at all.
So needless to say, I really have been enjoying this one!
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Primer
I've talked about REN Clean Skincare a few times on here and on my social media, and they continue to deliver! The brand sent me their new Perfect Canvas Clean Primer and I totally dig it!
First off, it smells realllyyyy good. I know that's not necessarily indicative of a good product, but that's really important to me and something that will make me continue to reach for it!
Besides that, it goes on smooth, feels hydrating and makes for a nice base for any foundation. It definitely is good for the skin and makes your makeup stay longer.
Another cool thing about this product is that you can also wear it on it's own to just give your skin a nice, healthy glow!
Kiko Milano Ocean Feel Translucent Loose Powder
Oh.my.God. So this entire collection has highly impressed me, but I'll save that for another post. This Kiko Milano Ocean Feel Loose Powder in particular has really changed my makeup life.In recent past, I have been riding the MAJOR struggle bus with dry skin. I use every hydrating, moisturizing product known to man and still can't quite figure out why every foundation/powder combo I use STILL makes my skin look really dry. The weirdest part is though, when I don't have any makeup on it looks really healthy and dewy and well hydrated. So I've been at a loss.
Enter this powder. When I tell you it's the ONLY one I've tried that does my skin any justice, I'm not exaggerating. I've tried it now with a few different foundations that I use regularly and it just gives my face an airbrushed, perfected finish WITHOUT totally drying me out.
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Also impressing is the price! It's only $16 and totally worth it. I also really like the packaging. It's almost identical to the Becca Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder loose powder, which is more than double the price!
Now I know some of you would say, "why use powder at all?" Well, I cannot STAND the sticky feeling of unset foundation and concealer, so THAT is why I still insist on setting it with powder.
If anyone has any other suggestions on skincare or makeup products that are good for dry skin, please share them with me!
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