July 2014 Favorites

Oops I missed June favorites! Ready to find out what I've been loving this month??? Just keep reading J

·      Lip combo- MAC Snob and Forever 21 Lipgloss- I've been loving cool toned pink lips this summer, and this is the perfect combo!

·      Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette- this has been my go to eyeshadow palette for work since all the colors are neutral. The shadows are super creamy and easy to blend!

·      Essence I ♡ Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara- literally the best mascara for long, voluminous lashes! And it is only $4.99 at Ulta!

·      Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge- this is definitely the best beauty blender dupe I've tried. The flat end makes it super easy to apply foundation and can get under your eyes very easily.

·      Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki- I love using this brush to blend out concealer under the eyes. It is especially good for thinner concealers like Maybelline Fit Me or MAC Pro Longwear.

·      Batiste dry shampoo- I never thought I would find a better dry shampoo than the Big Sexy Hair volumizing dry shampoo. This one works even better and it's much cheaper!

·      Morracan Oil Luminious Hairspray- I'm not a big fan of spending a ton of money on hair products, but I really enjoy this hairspray. I think it works great for smoothing out baby hairs, and it smells AMAZING!

·      NYX Eyeshadow in ‘Happy Hour’- I've been using this non stop in my crease! It's a great taupe/brown color that complements a ton of colors.

·      Milani Baked Bronzer in ‘04-Glow’- I usually prefer matte bronzers, but this one has a little shimmer and it's really great for summer time!

·     Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray- Ever since I started using setting sprays I cannot go a day without one. This one is by far my favorite because it keeps you matte and keeps your makeup in place!

I hope you enjoyed reading my favorites! ♡ What are you loving this month?! Check out my Instagram @mbeautyspot for daily beauty posts!

XOXO,

Meredith

What's in my lip bag?

I always keep a "lip bag" in my purse so I'm prepared with my favorite lip sticks and glosses of the moment. I try to switch it up every couple weeks to make sure I use all my lippies! Keep reading to find out what's currently in my lip bag and see the swatches!

1.   Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in ‘Blushing Beige’- my favorite nude lipstick and I love topping it with the next one..

2.   Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in ‘White Russian’- one of my favorite glosses of all time. It looks great on its own as well as on top of a nude or pink lipstick.

3.   Almay Liquid Lip Balm in ‘Blooming’- a good day time neutral gloss that is moisturizing on the lips.

4.   Color Your Smile Lipgloss in ‘Pink Tiara’- these glosses are all over the beauty scene! They are super pigmented, creamy, and long wearing.

5.   Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in ‘Primrose’- I love this lipstick with a nude or pink gloss on top! It's a cool toned pink with purple/blue undertones, so it is a little different than my normal pinks.

6.   Forever 21 Lipgloss- the gloss doesn't have a name on it, but it is a light pink, nude color. It's a good one for on top of lipstick!

7.   Youngblood Lipstick in ‘Debalicious’- this is a beautiful peachy-pink lipstick. I love that it is creamy enough to wear on its own.

8.   Urban Decay Ultra Nourishing Gloss in ‘Streak’- This is the perfect peach gloss. It is super smooth and nourishing on the lips.

9.   EM Cosmetics Lipstick in ‘Showstopper’- I think I have pink lipstick overload going on in the bag because this is another cool toned pink lipstick. It's a beautiful color and very easy to wear on its own.

XOXO,

Meredith