i don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring! mother nature has been a little crazy lately here in the midwest. one day it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s in the thirties. even though february was winter one day and spring the next, i found some great things that i don’t think i can live without.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette $42
this palette has been out for a while and every time i wanted to buy it, it was out of stock. i finally found it and bought it immediately. this palette contains 14 beautiful, earthy colors. they have great pigment and blend very well together. it was my go-to eye palette in february.
Becca First Light Filter Face Primer
i am never sure if a face primer works, but i think this one by Becca really does. this primer refreshes my face and gives me a fresh canvas for all day makeup wear. i have noticed that my foundation looks amazing after applying this primer. even after a long day at work, my makeup still looks fresh.
Kat Von D Lock -It Makeup Setting Mist $26 & CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream $8.49
i cannot say enough great things about this make up setting spray. i usually use a drug store makeup spray but since i love everything KVD, i had to try it. this spray sets my makeup all day. it claims to be a 24 hour makeup setting spray and i agree! it has the finest mist and call me crazy, but the scent reminds me of a farmers market i visited in nova scotia. i love it and i’m addicted! the covergirl clean matte bb cream is amazing. i started using it last summer and recently started using it again. it has a matte finish and i find it gives a fuller coverage finish. i can wear this bb cream all day and it doesn’t budge. even when i work 10 hours, it still looks flawless.
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder $26 & Sephora Mini Color Switch by Vera Mona Brush Cleaner $14
the laura mercier secret brightening powder is perfect for setting your under eye area. it diminishes fine lines and brightens dark circles. i use this powder to bake my under eye area and i will tell you, i haven’t found anything else that sets my concealer better! it’s worth every penny! i’ve heard a couple of beauty influencers talk about the sephora color switch. if you use multiple eye shadow colors and don’t want to wash your eye shadow brushes constantly, this is for you. you can alternate between eye shadow colors without cleaning your brush with brush cleaner by using this dry alternative. all you have to do is swipe your brush over the sponge until the pigment is removed and you’re ready to move on to another color. genius!
Citrine Crescent Horn Necklace by Alexandra Gioia $88 & Elaina Gold Bracelet in Rose Quartz by Kendra Scott $50
i love accessories that are unique but stylish. this crescent horn necklace is both of those things. i love Alexandra’s jewelry because it compliments almost everything i wear. this is the second necklace i have bought from her line and it won’t be the last. the kendra scott elaina bracelet is constantly on my wrist. kendra scott jewelry is classy and a must have! every piece i own, i love. this bracelet stacks very well with the other dainty bracelets adorning my wrist.
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