My top 10 favorite finds last September
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:04AM September was a mighty blur to me. If you ask me what I did exactly, I wouldn't know without consulting my calendar. I would spend an entire day operating on the impression that it's a day or two ahead. Is that a bad thing? Yes because I am sometimes disoriented and out of focus. No because I love and enjoy what I am doing. And through my blog-related efforts, this website has been pushing 5,500+ page views a day! Even reaching 7,000 on a good day.
That said, I'm so thankful for your support. I wouldn't keep pushing without your comments and questions as readers, without your trust as sponsors. :') You're the best!
Okay, that's it for the emo rambling. On to my my top 10 favorite finds last September!
If you're OC about perfecting your face makeup (as I am) then you'll love the Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set (as I do). It's a set of four wonderful brushes to conceal, smoothen, and brighten your complexion. It's a great deal too for only P1,100 for full-sized brushes and a travel case. My favorite brush in particular is the contour blush - it deposits blushes and contour powder cleanly. Love!
Nice, affordable mineral powder foundations are like unicorns. They're not so easy to find, even harder if they're in pressed form! Look no further than the Human Nature Perfect Coverage Mineral Foundation. It has heavy, smooth coverage that comes in a skin-friendly formula. I did observe that it lightens after a few hours of wear so perhaps it's better to get a shade darker than you normally would.
Goddes rocks whut? I admit that I am sometimes taken in by intriguing names when choosing a product. The MeMeMe Goddess Rocks is the best example. It's a jar full of shimmery rocks that can give your a slightly bronzy goddess glow - think J.Lo! I like using it with a huge fluffy face brush to get an a glow all over, or with an angled blush brush for a more concentrated bronze.
Speaking of glow, another illuminating discovery of mine is the Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Peach. Boy this shade is so flattering! At least on me. Light to medium-toned girls will appreciate a peachy blush, I think, but if you're on the darker end of the spectrum perhaps a rose or a reddish shade would be better.
The Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain received many raves abroad, and for good reason. These are extremely pigmented, long-lasting lip colors that almost feel nothing on the lips. What else could one ask for? Sweetheart is a gorgeous hot pink (my favorite), while Precious is a dainty nude which looks fab on top of another nude lipstick. These balm stains should be on your must-try list! (If you haven't gotten around to it yet)
Red is the color of passion, love, war, or all-consuming evil. Isn't it funny how one color can have such polarized interpretations? I think this complexity is one of the reasons red is such a memorable color to wear. Anyway, if you must buy only one red lipstick in your lifetime, try the MAC Russian Red. It's a classic color that Madonna popularized when she wore it on her world tour in the 90s. It's the one red to rule them all!
Another oldie but goodie find is the Rosebud Salve. It has been around for over 100 years, soothing dry and irritated skin, or just being a general beauty saver. I love that it smells like roses and doesn't feel too greasy. It's expensive for a balm but it does have a lot in one vintagey jar.
MAC again! My favorite gel eyeliner ever would have to be the MAC Fluidline. It's super creamy and long-lasting, a difference that you'll believe in once you've actually tried it. ;) The shade I reviewed, Dipdown, is a deep brown that's nice for natural looks. I also discovered that it looks fantastic on eyebrows - I must demonstrate that soon!
I realize that P4,000 for one eyeshadow palette is quite a stretch. However, if you're in that point in your life when you can splurge on beautiful beauty products then the Shu Uemura Chocolat Donna Palette in Orange & Pistachio is great to start with. The packaging is impeccable and the formula of the eyeshadows, divine. It's the sort of object you will treasure forever.
I know facials are necessary but I try to avoid them as much as possible because I hate the inevitable purging (i.e. breakout) that comes after it. It's not even the pain from pricking that I'm worried about. It's my skin's reaction. But! I have finaly found a facial that doesn't make my skin erupt in nasty pimples: the MD Dermatics Glow Facial at CACI 6750. The fact that the machine just melts and scrapes of acne is beside the point, for me. I just love how gentle and comfortable it is on my skin. Win!
So there you go! These are the ten things I loved last September. Have you discovered any new (or new-ish) gems yourself? Spill!
Reader Comments (15)
I got 2 Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous and Honey. I love the balmy feel to it and the color lasts long. I think i'll get Precious too (on the next payday ;)). I also liked Human Nature's foundation, i had finished 3 compacts already. Good thing they now sell refills.
Now I realize that I have read (& commented) on all the blogs you have posted that are included in your Top 10 Favorite September finds! :) and I love them all. :D
I bought a new lippie from Mac. and it's shade is Ruby Woo. :> i love it!! it's so matte :) but I still must say that I have to try Mac Russian Red :)
So many great and fab finds last September! I just ordered the Avon blush and its already out of stock! My neighbor who is an Avon lady will try to get it for me next week, hopefully its already available then *crossing my fingers* hehe
My current September finds are In2it Waterproof brow powder (since I've learned how to properly shade my brows, I never looked back!), Maybelline Lipstick in Summer Sunset (right kind of red that has this glowy kinda gold sheen na parang pang geisha ang peg), and Avon Glimmerstick in Violet (creamy eyeliner that gives my eyes a pop of color).
I have yet to order Real Techniques and Revlon kissable balm stains.
My Sept faves would have to be In2it brow powder, Maybelline Fuchsia Fever, and ELF eyelid primer. :)
My Revlon Lovesick has just arrived! Glad to see the JBKBS on our faves list!
MAC Russian Red is part of my forever favorites list. It's just gah everytime I wear it. :) A real headturner, that one. :)
My September favorites would be Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain ( Sweetheart +Rendevous = LOVE THEM! :) ). No wonder there were alot of raves for this line, I absolutely love 'em!!!
I think September was my liplove month because other than that I also got MAC Rebel and MAC Twig. And lastly, Maybelline's Color Sensational Lasting Lipstick in Fifth Ave. Fuchsia tops the list of my September Faves! Its difficult to find a good fuchsia color for morenas till I got this lippie. :)
I looooove Real Techniques brushes! I want the Starter Kit next! I've yet to try the Revlon Just Bitten & the Mememe one. Favorite product as of now is definitely my Sephora Color Lip Last in Royal Raspberry! Intense shade for a very affordable price :)
Wow! Surely getting the HHN powder because part siya ng favorite finds mo Ms. Liz! :) Now it made the urge to buy it more stronger..hehe :) And of course will definitely get the Goddess Rocks since it's perfect with the HHN powder. :) Also the Rosebud Salve! I love everything that's on this list, Ms. Liz! :) These are my favorites too and some others that you posted on the month of September!:)
The Shu palette is to die for, I think I'll make this my Christmas gift to myself. I also love the Human Nature Mineral Foundation, I've been using it since last year and hands down talaga ako. For an oily person like me with a lot of issues, it's mild on the skin and really offers good coverage kaya sulit na sulit sya, add the fact that it's affordable nad even shares to charity, this is a perfect product! Thank you for the review Ms. Liz, pag iipunan ko tong mga 'to :)
where did you purchase your real techniques set?
I got my Kissable Blam Stains yesterday and I am loving my Smitten and Lovesick shades. Would get Adore and or Honey next! ;)
Another great list! I have the Revlon lip balm stains and MAC's Russian Red. :) I dream of getting a Shu Uemura palette haha Maybe I'll ask my loved ones to give me one from the Karl Lagerfeld collection for Christmas hahaha :p
Hi, where did you get your real techniques brushes from? I would love to get me some of those :) thanks!
I love my Revlon Kissable Balm Stains! They do last long and keeps the color even when they fade. I'm really going to purchase Real Techniques brushes next.
May I ask what other blushes that you own, have the same shade as the Avon one (even if they're not exact dupes)? I'm scared to purchase Avon blushes after trying their smooth minerals blushes (those caked up on me). Thank you.
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my friend recommends revlon's red lipstick. which is better po?