We made it through the first month of 2015, wow. Seriously though, time flies way too fast! So, I decided to start doing monthly favorites, here’s my first one:
I have 5 favorite products for the month of January, drugstore and high end.
This first product I want to mention is the Dr. Brandt Pores No More, Pore Refiner Primer. I have always struggled with my large pores so I took a trip to my local Ulta to get my hands on the Benefit Porefessional, however, I happened to stumble upon this product instead. I decided to give the sample size, which is 15ml for $15, a try. I actually love it. It is very similar to the Porefessional, but I see myself reaching for the Pores No More more than the Porefessional. The actual size, which is 1oz, retails for $45. It may seem like it’s more expensive than the Porefessional, but you actually get more product. I highly recommend this for anyone with oily skin with troublesome pores. I got my sample size from Ulta and it can also be found in your local Sephora.
This next product is the NYX HD Studio Photogenic Finishing Powder. This is a total dupe for the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder. Both are made of 100% mineral silica. The NYX one is only around $9.99, while MUFE is over $30. It is perfect to set under concealer, as well as the whole face. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it’s way too refined so white powder is blowing everywhere. You have to be really careful with it, otherwise it’s a great product. I got mine from CVS, it can also be found at Ulta or the NYX website.
The L’Oreal Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner 24 Hour, is a holy grail for me. It’s the perfect gel liner, great quality for a great price. It’s creamy, glides on perfectly, comes with a great brush applicator, super pigmented, and lasts a long time! I got mine from CVS for $9.99.
Another L’Oreal product I’m loving this month is the L’Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara. There’s nothing I love more than long, voluminous eyelashes and this gives me exactly that. It claims to just be a lengthening mascara, but I feel like it gives me volume as well. I have been using Benefit’s They’re Real for a while now and the Telescopic may just beat it. I got mine at CVS for $9.99.
Last, but not least, is my favorite lip product. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita. This is the perfect mauve/nude color on me. It lasts a long time and has great pigmentation. Make sure your lips are exfoliated and moisturized prior to applying. I got mine from Sephora for $20.
Have you tried any of these products? What are some of your favorites from this month? Let me know:)
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