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Hey y’all! I can’t believe that we’re already into the first week of April. I love the month of April! It’s finally spring time, it’s my birthday month, and it’s my mom + sister’s birthday month too! My birthday is the 10th. 🙂 I will be sharing more of my beauty faves with y’all – as it’s one of my most highly requested topics! It’s funny because i LOVE all things beauty, and I spend the least amount of time talking about what I’m loving with y’all. 🙂 I am going to start doing these monthly posts to share with y’all my new faves!
self tanner
Y’all know I love self tanner. There’s just something about having a good tan that makes you feel good! The Water body self-tanner from Tan-Luxe This one has been my go-to for the past couple months now! I also am obsessed with The Face face self-tanner too – I use it every other night! I love this self-tanner because the color is beautiful! It’s a true tan and doesn’t look orange. I love the medium/dark shade for the best color results. The biggest reason I love this self tanner is because it’s clear! That means you can apply it and it doesn’t have a bronzer in it. Which means, you won’t get fake tan bronzer on your clothes if you apply in the morning, or on your sheets if you apply at night! It also has a great floral scent, so you won’t smell like a burnt cookie haha.
For applying self tanner, you have to prep your skin to get the best results. I’ll be doing a full blog post on how I apply my self-tanner soon! But for now, make sure your skin is completely clean, no lotions or body washes with oils. I always apply mine with a mitt, and this mitt is my favorite! It helps get the most even application. Because this self-tanner is clear, it’s really important to pay attention where you’re applying it so you don’t streak or miss spots. I use about 6-8 sprays on my arms, 4-6 sprays on my chest, another 4-6 on my stomach, and then 6 on my calves  + 6 on my thighs. You want to make sure everything is evenly coated to get an even tan!
I apply the face self tanner every other day to every 3 days and sometimes mix it with my moisturizer before bed. I apply the body self tanner 1-2 times a week, 2 times if I have photos or just want to deepen the color. 🙂
lip color
I have always loved the Buxom Lip Polishes. They’re always in my purse and are my go-to for lip color. My favorite shades are Julie, which is a pretty ‘watermelon’ pink and dolly, which is a muted soft rose. Both are so gorgeous and Julie is my fave for spring and summer. Dolly is a great one for every day too, and is just a little more subtle than Julie. Both of them are pretty sheer though, so it’s the perfect amount of color. I also love the subtle lip-plumping effect these give, and they never turn or tingle.
exfoliator
I love this dry body brush for exfoliating before/in the shower. It’s also a great way to prep for self tanner! I love having super-soft skin and this brush beats any other exfoliant that I’ve tried. I still love a good body scrub for pampering, but if you want some good exfoliation, you need one of these exfoliating brushes. 🙂
lip treatment
I just got this Beach Balm lip treatment in ‘siesta’ from Wander Beauty last week. It’s so good that I had to include it on this post! It seriously is the best lip treatment that I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried SO many! It’s a super moisturizing formula and isn’t sticky at all. It’s actually a super creamy and amazing texture and lasts for a really long time! I love applying it at night too, and I always wake up wit super soft lips! I have the sheer color, but I am totally getting the other 2 colors. It comes in a super-cute 3 pack of the lip treatments with all 3 shades. It’s the perfect spring/summer beauty product to just throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day. 🙂
nail polish
I’m such a pink girl, so I love rocking pink nails all throughout the warmer months. The shade ‘No Turning Back From Pink Street’ from OPI is what I’m wearing on my toes right now and it’s the best shade of hot pink. I also love Londontown polishes so much – they last so long on my toes! My favorite colors for spring are Brit of Love, Love Bite #9, and Queen of Hearts. I always use their clear base coat before the polish and then the gel genius top coat on top of everything. I apply 1 coat of the clear base, 2 of the nail color, and then 2 of the gel top coat. 🙂 My toes stay chip-free for weeks!
eye shadow palette
I am so impressed with this Morphe eyeshadow palette. For the price, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. But y’all! The colors are so good and very pigmented. I love the shade ranges in the 25B palette, and am so happy with this purchase. It has been my go-to for eyeshadow for the past 2-3 months now. 🙂
cc cream + face powder
For warmer months, I’m always so sweaty. I have to have a powder and the It Cosmetics CC Powder is my go-to! I always apply it over my foundation or a tinted moisturizer for additional coverage. It has sunscreen in it, which is amazing, so it protects your skin all day long. My skin seriously looks so flawless and airbrushed every time I use this. I use the shade ‘light’ and it’s the perfect light/medium colors. 🙂
I love wearing the It Cosmetics CC Cream under my powder during the summer, or for lighter days I will set with translucent powder to stay oil free. 🙂 This translucent powder is my all-time fave and a must have for your makeup bag. I always keep one in my purse for touch ups without any added coverage. It keeps my face looking flawless and set in place all day long. I also wear the shade light in the CC cream and it provides great coverage and is perfect for sensitive skin! It also cover all redness, which I struggle with around my nose!
moisturizer – great for oily girls
Like I mentioned above, I get pretty oily during the warmer months. It gets so humid here in Georgia, which I hate for being so sweaty! I definitely have combo skin, and have dry patches around my nose and on my forehead. This Calm Water Gel moisturizer from Dermalogica is so good for moisturizing your skin without being heavy at all. I have really sensitive skin and love how calming it is. I love a bunch of products from Dermalogica, and this one is right up there with my other faves. It smells super good too!
eyelash curler
This eyelash curler from Shiseido has been my FAVE for years now. No joke, I’ve been using the same lash curler for 8 years now! I actually just ordered a new one last week to replace ole faithful. 🙂 Everyone always asks what I use for my lashes (yes they’re my real lashes!), and I swear by this curler! I always curl my lashes before applying mascara. I also swear by the Roller Lash mascara too! 🙂
Leave-in conditioner + hair oil
I’ve shared this before on my Instagram stories, and this Restore Perfecting Spray from Living Proof has been my go-to for months now. I spray it thoroughly on my ends and up midway and then lightly around my face. It’s an amazing heat protectant and leaves my hair so soft and smooth. I love that it protects it + residues frizz without weighing it down! I also use the Restore shampoo and Restore conditioner from Living Proof every time I wash my hair! I get the big sizes to save money. 🙂 I also swear by this Revive Hair Oil from Kenra for smoothing ends and protecting your hair too. It smells amazing and has really helped grow my hair out in conjunction with the Restore spray!
