Spring Favorites & catch-up

Hello everyone! It has been such a long time since I have blogged & I am sorry for that. I have been trying out some new products, so since I have about an hour of down time i thought I would share my favorites of spring along with a few newer products I have not used yet.

I have really been loving the Loreal Youth Code line. I believe I have previously mentioned both the Foaming Gel Cleaner & the Eye Treatment. I really like both of them & my Garnier SPF moisturizer is almost empty so I got the Loreal Youth Code SPF 30 Day Lotion Moisturizer. The box claims it to reduce the signs of stress, fatigue, and aging. It smooths, hydrates, and reduces wrinkles so skin looks rested. Personally, my new goal is to not use a day moisturizer/makeup onmy face that does not contain SPF of at least 15. I love that this is lightweight but still SPF 30. I have really dry and sensitive skin but this lotion has made my face feel less dry without being oily. I have used it for about 2 weeks now and I am really liking it. In fact, I like it so much that I do not want to finish up my Garnier moisturizer. Also I want to get more of these Loreal products because I am loving the 3 that I have bought.

This past weekend I went to Bath & Body Works, which always spells disaster. I got the full size shower gel & body mist in Be Enchanted. At Christmas I got the mini ones in this scent and I loved it but I ran out of the shower gel months ago & my body mist is always lost in my purse. I have been wanting the full sizes fo staples on my bathroom shelf. They were running a special so for free I got a tote bag with flowers on it & a full sized body lotion of the new scent Malibu heat. As if that wasn't exciting enough, I saw something brand new that I had nevr seen before. True blue spa has a new summer time collection. I picked up the Malibu Waves Spray for Hair. It is a UV Absorber as well, to protect my color. it smells very strong in the bottle but I sprayed a little out into the air and it smells very fruity in a weird sort of way.

This is the Sephora Summer Essentials kit. I purchased it while I was shopping in Pittsburgh on spring break. So far I still haven't used every product, but the ones I have used I love. The OPI by sephora nail polish is really bright and that beautiful coral color that is everywhere this year. The Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 is ont of my favorites. It is the perfect base for foundation on a hot day when you feel like your makeup is going to sweat off. it really does mattify my face and it does not have much of a smell. I don't think I have enough left to even use one more time, I really need to look into getting the full size. The waterproof eye makeup remover is nice as well, because it is pretty gentle on my skin without drying me out but def gets everything clean. I have not had the chance to use the Supergoop sunscreen but it is riding around in my purse waiting for me to spend a little time outside. I have not had hte chance to use the TANtilizer or the NARS orgasm cream blush yet but I will keep you posted. Another absolute favorite of mine is the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder. It is the perfect color for contouring & smells like chocolate!! The benefit Bad Gal lash mascara is one of my favorites already & I am saving it for when my other one is empty. I am so glad that I got this summer kit for only $36. I love the mini sizes.

 2 other Items I picked up from Sephora that day were the benefit Hervana blush & Kat Von D eyeshadow. the blush is a perfect blend of pinks that naturally pop on the cheek. I am usually not big on blush but I really like this one. The Kat Von D eyeshadow palette in Beethoven is fantastic. It has beautiful purples, grey, yellow, brown and black. It blends well with matte and shimmery shades. I have been wearing these shadows almost everyday. The do not crease or fade after all day, which is amazing. i want to try more of her makeup line.
I also got a couple samples of Philosophy micro delivery. It is a really gentle face scrub. It has a classic clean "philosophy" smell to it. i really like it & want to get a full sized bottle. It cleared up my face because I get dry skin & dirt/makeup gets trapped under there.

& last but not least, my current face combo:

The Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup SPF 18 in 220 Sandy Beige. I have been using this for about a month now & i like it. It is a littl thicker than what I prefer but this color goes well with my new fake & bake tan :) The Loreal true match super-blendable power is nice too. I am in the Warm W3 nude beige. I like it a lot better than the powers I have previoulsy used because it layers evenly without feeling caked on.

I hope this blog was not too long for you to look at/read. & I also hope you enjoyed my opinions of these products (please remember that they are my opinions & I bought everything myself) Let me know if you have tried & liked any of these items. Also let me know if there is anything you want me to share in greater detail :) comments are loved & always replied to. Have a great night/day :)