Favorites: April 2014

Another favorites video is up and live on the TUBE! There are some really stand out products that I'm looking forward to doing more extensive blogposts/videos about (the Elemis cleanser and the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation). I hope you enjoy the video and be sure to leave a comment letting me know what your favorite products were over the month of April!

Products Mentioned:

Lorac Pro Palette

Laura Geller Blush N Brighten Down to Earth (Limited Edition)

Marc Jacobs Magic Marc'er Precision Pen

MAC Studio Fix Boldblack Lash

Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil Madeira

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Mont Blanc

OPI Kiss Me I'm Brazilian

OPI Live.Love.Carnaval

Nuxe Serum Merveillance

Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne

Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
Claire

Empties: December 2013

Surprisingly enough, even with a broken wrist, my obsession with beauty products doesn't falter. Products I'm sad to see go are my MAC Cremesheen Glass in Just Superb and my sample of the Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Body Creme. I did also include the candles I burned through this month. Hope you enjoy and be sure to watch the video below!

Products Mentioned:

A! Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissues Green Tea*

Shiseido Facial Cotton*

Julep Acetone Free Conditioning Nail Polish Remover

Bath & Body Works Gentle Foaming Hand Soap Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin*

Kiehl's Simply Mahvelous Legs Shave Cream

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelette

Soap & Glory The Scrub of Your Life*

100% Pure Organic Flax Seed Cleansing Oil

MAC Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser

Boots Expert Sensitive Hydrating Eye Cream

LUSH Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask*
Joico K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor*
Beauty Addicts Show Off Mascara
MAC Cremesheen Glass Just Superb*

Travel/Sample Sizes:

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (x4)*

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter*

Love + Toast Clementine Crush Body Lotion

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Body Creme*

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil*

Babor Cleansing HY-OL

Babor Phytoactive Base

Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser*

Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash*

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water*

Murad Resurgence Age Balancing Night Cream

Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 40

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair*

Nuxe Creme Fraiche Masque*
Bumble & Bumble Thickening Conditioner
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo*
Sachajuan Color Save Conditioner
Tresemme Tres Two Hair Spray*
Sebastian Shaper Fierce Hair Spray
John Frieda Frizz Ease Take Charge Curl Boosting Mousse
Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk*
Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum*
Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum*
Thierry Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum*
Escada Cherry In The Air Eau de Parfum*
Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Aromatic Blend*
Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation
Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen*
Benefit The POREfessional*
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener*
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint*
Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara*

Candles:

White Barn Flannel (discontinued/seasonal)*

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin*

* = I would repurchase

Love,
Claire

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Beauty

I thought I would share some ideas for gifts this holiday season. I've split up the videos into categories: beauty, fashion, and everything else. In each category I try to have a range of costs and types of items for an assortment of people. The first installment is beauty, from perfume to prepackaged holiday kits. Hopefully you find the video has an inspiration and idea generator for what to buy this holiday season. 

Products Mentioned:

Origins Ginger Treats

Elemis Bathing Treasures

Ciate Mini Mani Month
Kenzo Perfumes
Viva La Juicy La Fleur
Gucci Guilty
Jo Malone Orange Blossom
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Urban Decay Naked Palettes
Pixi Early Bird Kit
MAC Fabulousness Holiday Eye Kits
LUSH Products

Hope you enjoy!

Love,
Claire