March 2014 Favorites

Hello Beautiful!

It's been a while since the last Favorite Friday post, but it's returning better than ever! Not a whole lot has happened in this monotonous month, but I've managed to pull together a list of my favorite products for you to try.

Here is what I've used the most of this month:

NYC City Duet 2-in-1 Lip Color - The Waldorf Roses

I just did a review post about this on Wednesday. This lip color is really awesome. It's dual-sided with two different complementary colors. It can be worn in several ways: each color individually, mixing both of them together, or a different color on each lip. It's perfect for going from a day look to a night look with only one lipstick!

La Fresh Eco-Beauty Oil-Free Face Cleanser Wipes 

I like these face wipes because they have a nice light pomegranate smell to them. They don't smell like chemicals like a lot of face wipes do. It's not made to wipe off a ton of makeup, but it's a nice refreshing product that I like to take with me when I travel.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

I actually found this lotion through one of my coworkers. We had been complaining about how dry our hands were the night before and the next day she brought this in. It worked wonders compared to a lot of other hand lotions. It's got a lot of pros and no cons for me!

What are your favorites this month?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

NYC City Duet 2-in-1 Lip Color Review

Hey Beautiful!

I found the best lipstick when I went home for vacation. NYC's City Duet 2-in-1 Lip Color. The shade I love the best is #426 The Waldorf Roses, which doesn't appear to be on their website.

For those of you who don't know. This lipstick is double sided with two different shades. There are several ways you can wear it, which makes this lipstick well worth your money. You can have one shade on each lip, you can blend them together, or you can just use one side. Four/Five different ways to wear this lipstick for $2.99. I don't know about you, but I fell in love. 

Both colors are very pretty on. Here are some swatches for you:

I have never loved lipstick so much before. This lipstick feels very nice on. It has Shea Butter in it which makes it feel very moisturizing and less dry like some other lipsticks. This product also doesn't bleed and can last quite a few hours before reapplication. 

The Bottom Line: 

I definitely recommend this product. Give it a try!

Pros:

• It's a drugstore brand so it's cheap money-wise
• It's creamy to put on
• It's moisturizing and includes Shea Butter
• It doesn't bleed
• Lasts a while before you have to reapply
• Several different looks you can achieve because of the two colors
• Two lip colors in one

Cons:

• Can be tricky to put on just one color if you aren't careful

What's your favorite shade of this product?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's March 2014 Glam Bag: Destination Beauty

Hello Bombshell!

The Destination Beauty bag is all about spring and dolling up for that beautiful vacation. This month's bag was created by artist Klari Reis, which gives a fun and interesting look to the bag!

Here's what I got this month:

• Nicole by OPI Roughles - On What Grounds?
• Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad - Bora Bora
• bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick - Get Ready
• Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 

The colors in this bag are really awesome. The nail polish was the most exciting part of this bag at first. I love the color so much, although I'm not quite sure how I feel about the texture. I'll definitely still wear it, but the texture is distracting. I'm in love with the lipstick, it's creamy and a beautiful shade.

Have you tried a textured nail polish? Which one do you like the best?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna