Favorite nail polish of the month was, by a landslide, Butter London nail lacquer in Kerfuffle. It's a vibrant yet pastel peach shade that I can't help but adore. It was recently released as part of their Spring 2013 "Sweetie Shop" collection. Additionally, I've been extremely impressed with the formula of this polish. It's the first one I've tried by Butter London, and it wears incredibly well for a regular nail polish (not Shellac or Gel). It lasts around 2 weeks while still looking great, and about 3 weeks with some chipping. (Please note, that time frame is when I paint my nails myself, using a base coat, 2 coats of polish, and a topcoat. I'm still in the process of testing how long it lasts when used as part of a professional manicure.)
My favorite eye makeup product of the month was Kardashian Khroma Beauty's The Quickie mascara. It gives me the perfect amount of length and volume. It's clump-free and perfect for everyday, as it's not terribly dramatic and thick. I purchased the product as part of the line's "mascara quartet" and I'm not sure if it's sold separately or not. It was my favorite mascara by far that came in the quartet.
My favorite "base" product in February was what has become my new favorite foundation: Diorskin Nude. I started using this foundation after my acne cleared up significantly. My beloved Laura Mercier Silk Creme had become too thick on my newly clearer skin. I truly love everything about Nude, especially the natural finish. It's a light to medium coverage formula with a nearly gel-like consistency. It's very buildable and never cakey. My shade is 010 Ivory.
My favorite face product of February? The new and extremely popular Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (in the shade Dim specifically). This product lives up to the hype for sure. It blurs imperfections for a soft-focus, flawless finish. On my very fair skin, it also warms up my complexion a little without being a bronzer by any means.
Here comes another product that lives up to the tremendous hype: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose. It's a shimmering coral shade with golden veining running through it. I'm having trouble finding a photo that does it justice. It provides the most unbelievable sheen to the cheeks. In fact, even though I'm a massive fan of highlighter, I almost never use it when I use Stereo Rose. Unfortunately, it was limited edition (released for the first time in 2010 and again earlier this year, when I purchased it), but if you can get your hands on it, I highly recommend it.
My favorite lip product of the month was undoubtedly my Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy lip balm. My lips have been so dry recently (I blame my braces), and this balm has been a lifesaver. It's pricey, but in my opinion so much more effective than the ever-popular Babylips by Maybelline or the EOS lip balms.
My favorite bath product of February (and possibly of all time) has been Laura Mercier's Soufflé Body Creme in Tarte au Citron, which I received (along with the accompanying honey bath) as a gift last Christmas. LM's Soufflé Body Cremes are by far my favorite body moisturizer for their delightful scent, creamy consistency, moisturizing powers, and the speed at which they absorb into the skin. I hate greasy lotions that sit on the skin, and the Soufflés are nothing of the sort.
February's favorite hair product? Batiste Dry Shampoo (the classic scent). It solves the problem of greasy roots on 2nd-day hair in a snap. It also doesn't leave a powdery-looking residue in my dark hair.
Finally, perfume! My favorite for February was Jo Malone Earl Grey and Cucumber. It's a fresh scent that makes me smile and lasts all day. One spray is all you need for lasting fragrance.
That concludes my February beauty favorites! If you'd like to hear about my fashion favorites for the month of February, please let me know. :)
What were your beauty faves last month?
xx,
Jillian
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