May Favorites: Beauty.
Oh hello hello!
It feels like months since I’ve done a proper beauty faves with a bunch of new or old things that I’m loving. So here we go!
May Beauty Favorites
Supergoop Glow Screen. I’m officially obsessed with the glow screen, much like everyone else! I’ve been using this almost daily for six weeks or so since it launched. It’s not high coverage but it offers an awesome glowy sheen with very very light coverage. More like evening things out on your skin. It mixes great with moisturizer or foundation too! The only downside is that this is not great if you’re working out/sweating – it ran into my eyes a few times and I just about lost it.
SkinCeuticals UV Defense SPF 50. This is the sunscreen I use if I’m not wearing makeup, but I want to even out my skin tone. I’ll use this, do brows and maybe mascara – that’s it. It’s great for a pool day because of how it makes your skin look! It’s also extremely light on the skin. I love mixing it with the glow screen for extra glow.
Supergoop Play Everyday SPF 50. I’ve loved this sunscreen for years but this huge pump version is INCREDIBLE. I used to buy the alba daily shade SPF lotion for the pump too. I’m not someone that really ever forgets to put on sunscreen because I’ve burned my entire life, so I don’t skip. The fact that they now make this with a pump is life changing for me. I have it in our bedroom so I can use it when I’m getting dressed, but I sort of want to buy a second one to keep downstairs. It’s great. And as a note I have put this on my face in previous years and it’s totally fine.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint. I bought this in early winter but didn’t use it a ton until recently. I would save it for times when I wanted/needed more coverage. But I immediately fell in love with it – it is incredible. The texture is so light (actually reminds me of the skinCeuticals above, but more coverage!) but it really evens out my skin tone and feels so light on my face. I hate the heavy foundation feeling! I’ve also had success mixing it with the hollywood flawless filter. Only issue I had was color matching – it took a few different tries.
Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara. I’m back on the mascara train since I haven’t been able to get my lash extensions done. I did get a chanel volume lash which has been a favorite in the past, but I couldn’t help but try this Ilia one which seemed to blow up as soon as I got the extensions and couldn’t use mascara. I LOVE THIS. I was skeptical but am shocked at how much this lengthens my lashes! I prefer length over volume and this is fantastic.
Farmacy Honeymoon Glow. Fiiiinally bought this during the sephora sale and I totally get the hype. The day after using it, my skin looks so bright and even. Like I actually did a double take! Admittedly, I’m having a hard time figuring out WHERE to put it in my skincare routine. I don’t want to quit good genes or dr dennis gross peel pads.
Milk Overnight Lip Mask. This was a sephora sale buy and I have to say I look forward to using it every night. It’s not overly special or anything, but the scent of lavender is so relaxing and comforting!
Tan Luxe The Butter. I’ve loved the gradual for a few years but in the last couple weeks have been using this. I will say that it is not as forgiving as the gradual and I find it to be more intense and darker. But if you’re familiar with self tanning (I’m basically a connoisseur at this point), you won’t have a problem. Now this does leave a shimmer on the skin but I am very into that. Just an FYI!
Lancome Lip Balm. This was a random sephora sale purchase because it looked so pretty, but I’m obsessed. It’s plumping ( a little tingly but not burning), the scent is almost a fruity mint and it has these very light glistening flecks (not glitter!) that go on your lips. There is no color, but it’s shiny and feels really good on your lips!
Skinbuilders Patches. Can you believe I’ve never tried pimple patches before? I rarely have breakouts (thanks to dry skin) but I’ve used these on a few rogue pimples this year and I’m hooked. I especially like these ones because they are microneedled and really make a difference.
Tell me tell me! What have you been loving this month?!
[as usual, none of this is sponsored and all of these products were purchased by me. i am not affiliated with any of the companies above, nor do i accept free products. just love to talk about what i like, makeup junkie to makeup junkie. there are some amazon and general reward style affiliate links above. thank you for being here!]
8 Comments on “May Favorites: Beauty.”
Thanks for saying that about the Ilja skincare stuff. I got one product and I liked it a little, but the color was just off. Might have to give it another shot.
What color did you end up with for the Ilia Skin Tint?
I have a subscription for Honeymoon Glow, I love it so much!! After a year of being so lazy and doing nothing more than taking my makeup off, this week I’m trying to really get back into taking care of my skin. I just ordered a few different acid toners, am going to start double cleansing at night, and even trying out a hydrating toner spray from Leihlani! Although I’m not feeling in the same boat of wondering about where to put Honeymoon. Thinking I’ll be rotating through my different serums to keep them all in the rotation.
I recently started using Leihlani Pamplemousse Tropical Enzyme Cleansing Oil again after it sitting there for a year, and man, it is so good! Highly recommend if you want to try cleansing with an oil. It is the best smelling facial product you’ll ever come across!
Now, I need to find an eye cream (yikes, is 35 too late to start?!)!
i am so with you on the order and timing of when to put on products. i find it so overwhelming at times. trying to figure out what works with what and what ingredients counteract one another is frustrating. Add that to how products perform under makeup which dictates if it can be a morning product or not and the whole how long do you wait between products and im frustrated ! I am not a chemist !!!! quarantine has been good for this since im not really wearing much makeup. why not go at noon and apply a vitamin C ?
since im not wearing much makeup i have nothing to report there. ive been doing olaplex on my hair and some Moroccan oil deep conditioning masks. i put them on at like 8 and dont wash out till noon ! not really sure i see much difference with my hair but i likely also need a hair cut.
at the sephora sale i ordered the peter thomas roth niacinimide that supposedly can be put on in the AM right before vitamin C. they promise some pretty great results in lightening dark spots in 4 weeks but so far for me im seeing maaaaaybe some lightening but not much. i will keep using though. and its finally warmer in Ohio so i havent had to slather on so much moisturizer and oil. it feels so good to have not so dry parched skin !!! thanks for the faves !
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You might have finally convinced me that I need to try the Honeymoon Glow – I’ve been seeing it everywhere but the second it’s mentioned here I feel like I need to order it asap!
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I recently splurged on a lip serum gloss set from Fit Glow beauty and I love it! It’s awesome to be able to throw something on with color that also repairs/hydrates. My lips have never been in nicer shape. The order came with an awesome little peach color correcting concealer & a night lip serum too. Highly recommend