May 2015 Favorites

Here are my May 2015 favorites...

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation [SPF 20] - Nude 40
$11.99

As the weather is getting warmer and we have more sunny days, sometimes I don't like wearing a full face of foundation so powder versions are a great alternative.  I love this Neutrogena one...even better than the Kat Von D Lock-It Powder Foundation!  I keep coming back to the Neutrogena Mineral Sheers because it's light on the skin, gives a good even coverage and sets nicely where I don't look like a face full of powder and ghostly.

NYC Sun'n'Bronze Bronzing Powder - Hamptons Radiance [706]
$4.49

Swipe your brush through all the colors for a bronzey glow or just certain strips for highlighting.

elf High Definition Undereye Setting Powder - Sheer
$3.00

For $3 you wouldn't think this would do anything fantastic, but trust me, it does.  This little guy sets your under eyes to a beautiful airbrushed finish!  I use it with the Real Techniques setting brush (review here).

Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo - Bad to the Bronze
$5.29

The perfect summer color - and I mean for any look or outfit or occasion!  You don't even need any other shadows for crease, etc.

Tweezerman Animal Print Slant Tweezers - Zebra
$26.00

Summertime leads to a but more attention to maintainable - and brows are no exception.  I have had these for years now and they are still just as sharp as the day I bought them.  The price may look outrageous but no other tweezers come close or pick up those little itty bitties as well.  They'll last a lifetime!

March/April 2015 Favorites

I missed my March Favorites so I combined them with April 2015.  Here are my quick rundowns of the products I loved in March and April.

Sephora Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation in Light

This is supposedly a dupe for the Dior Airflash.  I haven't tried the Airflash, but would love to someday.  The Sephora Airbrush is a bargain at $28 vs $62 for Dior Airflash and holy cow, does the Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation make your face look flaaaawless.
 

Revlon Colorstay Makeup - Normal to Oily - Medium Beige (summer) / Sand Beige (winter) {Buff is a match for lighter NC20's, but these two look the best on me}.
This is a tried and true foundation that I will always have in my rotation.  You know you can count on it to look great at a drugstore price and last a long time.  I use it with the Colorstay Powder in Light/Medium and the Photoready Concealer in Light.

NYX Baked Powder Blush in Wanderlust

This leaves a gorgeous glow on your cheeks in a light pink/coral color.  I don't like heavy or too pink blushes and this is perfect.
 

Kat von D Innerstellar Palette

If I use colorful eyeshadows, I usually lean towards purple tones because I wear a lot of purples and blues.  When I saw this palette I knew it was right up my ally!  The colors are right on and the pans are huge and will last a long time.  Kat von D does a really nice job with her makeup.  Everything is pigmented so well and the palettes are always a really great value.
 

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows in Bella Charcoal, Bella Espresso, Bella Taupe
These eye shadows are quickly becoming my favorite drugstore shadows...hands down.  Milani in general is becoming my top drugstore brand.  These shadows have great pigmentation, plus they have any color you could possibly need or want.

Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipsticks - Matte Orchid and Matte Confident

Matte, but moisturizing?  Seem like an oxymoron?  Yet they are both, I promise!
 

Real Techniques Brushes:

Multi-Tasking Brush (in the Travel Essentials Set) - great powder brush!
Setting Brush - awesome size for setting under eye concealer.
{See my full review of all the Real Techniques brushes I have here}

Burt's Bees Hand Salve

My hands get super dry and crack a lot in the winter time and this is a lifesaver!  I slather it on and wear cotton gloves at night to let it sink it without getting it all over my sheets.
 

Other 'Non-Beauty' Faves:

Old Navy Active Go-Dry Compression Capris in Blue
It's not quite warm enough for shorts everyday here, but when I work out I don't like wearing long pants either.  I do pilates/yoga, ride inside on a spin bike, or do weight training.  These keep me warm enough without getting caught up in the bike or under my feet if I am barefoot doing yoga or pilates.  Great quality and affordable.
 

The Best of Tamilee Buns, Abs & Arms Workout DVD
Workout like it's 1997!  This DVD is quick and easy and all you need is weights and a mat!  The segments are only 15 minutes each but you'll definitely feel the burn.  I love doing the Abs & Arms workout back to back on days I don't ride my bike (cardio).  I do them 2-3 times a week and have seen results really quickly, especially on the arms segment.

February 2015 Favorites

Wow, February just flew by...here we are at March 1st already!  It shaped up to be a beautiful sunny day here and it melted some of that crazy snow outside.  It's definitely making March a bit more lamb-like.

Here are my first round of monthly favorites here on Beauty Freckled.  I hope you enjoy them!

February 2015 Favorites

- Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation and Matte + Poreless Powder [$5.99, $6.99 - Target].
See my full review here, but I am loving this foundation and powder together, and the powder goes great with other foundations as well.

- Real Techniques Setting Brush [$6.39 - Target]
This brush is great for setting under-eye concealer or for those problem areas you're concealing.  I love it just for setting my oily t-zone as well so I can leave my cheeks more dewy.

- e.l.f. Studio Blush in Mellow Mauve [$3 - Target]
I want to pick up more of these blushes.  The color payout for the three dollar price tag is awesome.  These have Nars dupe packaging, and they even have a dupe for the famous Orgasm/Laguna duo.  Mellow Mauve is a beautiful nude, almost dusty-rose color, goes great with any look, and great in any season but especially fall/winter/spring. (The elf HD blushes look good too!)

- Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection To Reflect Shimmer Palette in Rosé  Champagne Glow [$5.79 - Walgreens]

This is a great drugstore powder highlighter in a rosy champagne color for the cheekbones.  Looks great on its own as a blush too.

- Milani Matte Lipsticks [5.49 - Target]
The colors are super pigmented, go on super smooth, and last a long time.  They aren't too drying considering the matte formula.

What did you love in February?