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Beauty Spotlight Team Weekend Links

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Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog loves luxury face oils, and Uma Ultimate Brightening Face Oil is undoubtedly worthy of your undivided attention. If you seek a luxury face oil that brightens the skin, softens fine lines, stimulates skin cell turnover and gives skin an ethereal glow, then this is an oil that you must try!

Be sure to check out CVS this week! They are having their Long Live Skin event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Pammy Blogs Beauty has all the details the event and about the importance of wearing daily SPF! Find out some of her newest favorite SPFs from Neutrogena, too!

Courtney from Phyrra shares her Cruelty Free June Beauty Favorites. It’s a mix of drugstore, department store and indie!

Prime Beauty has found her Holy Grail Summer Foundation in Erborian’s CC Créme. It provides coverage and skincare benefits with a feather-light feel!

Vitamin C is a powerhouse anti-aging skincare ingredient with a variety of benefits. This week, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares her favorite C cleanser, serum, moisturizer and treatment this week!

Blushing Noir shares a full, honest and VERY thorough review of the Morphe x Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette. Swatches, eye looks… and a whole lot of thoughts.

For over 10 years 15 Minute Beauty has recommended one anti-aging cream over and over. They recently improved the formulation, and it is even better than ever! Have you tried this amazing drugstore skincare find?

Summer brings heat and humidity. Some days you just never feel cooled off. Marcia from Beauty Info Zone has found a facial mask from Osmosis that solves these problems and leaves soft hydrated skin behind.

Justina’s Gems has been loving Olay skincare this summer and found a great face cream that beats out the high end brands in a blind consumer study. Check it out.

Clarins has released four new shades of their Lip Comfort Oil and one of them is SHIMMERY! Christa from Realizing Beauty gives us a look at all the new shades/flavours.

Most Repurchased Makeup and Skin Care Products

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I have been loving the current series we have been doing in the Beauty Spotlight Team! I love to see fellow bloggers most repurchased beauty items. This week it’s my turn to share. Being a product junkie, it was REALLY hard to narrow this down to a decent sized list. The following 7 makeup and skin care items are my holy grails, ride or die, deserted island must haves.

I’ll start with the skin care. I have been using Repechage skin care for my acne prone skin for the past year, and I swear by this line. I purchase it from my esthetician (Sylvie at the Wax Specialists), but you can find it online at Dermstore. My skin loves the salicylic acid and zinc oxide pimple fighting goodness in the Clear Complexion Drying Lotion. I did an entire post about my acne and skin care routine here.

I use as many natural body care products as I possibly can. One brand I come back to over and over is ShiKai. I love the Coconut Hand & Body lotion, and also the shower gel. The Yuzu also smells amazing, if you love a refreshing citrus scent.

Let’s move on to the fun stuff – MAKEUP!!

If I had to choose ONE favorite makeup product, it would hands down be the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Correcting Cream. I use this almost like a primer before my CC Cream or foundation. The best way to apply is to dot on red areas of your face, and buff in with a tiny kabuki brush. I use this eyeshadow brush set from Beauty Junkees for applying Bye Bye Redness. 

I have been using IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream for years, and I am never without several shade options. It is just the best in terms of coverage, and ease. I like to apply this cream with my fingers and can go without a concealer when I use it. I need to set it with powder, especially if I’m going to be in the sun. With spf 50, I use this multi tasker as sunscreen and foundation in the Summer months.

The best eyebrow product for my thin, sparse brows is the NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe. It’s the perfect neutral ashy tone, and has a really precise tip.

Another foundation I really love is Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte + Poreless. I have multiple shades in my makeup collection, so that I always have a match. This isn’t as full coverage as the IT CC cream, but I love the lightweight feel and medium coverage it gives. This is super for acne prone and oily skin. It’s also great that it’s only around $8.

Now you know my must have makeup and skin care products, I’m dying to know yours! Leave me a comment below and let me know what products you are never without.

 

Summer Beauty Must Haves from the Beauty Spotlight Team

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Want to shop cruelty free on a budget? Check out the Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup Brands List from Phyrra

Maybe you got sucked in by the tropical, floral glamour of the packaging, but Blushing Noir shows that you’ll love the performance of the makeup products in the MAC Fruity Juicy Collection just as much!

Have you tried essential oils? They can make a difference in your mood and sometimes even your health. Never Say Die Beauty tried 100% pure, natural oils from Simply Earth in their amazing color-changing diffuser that’s relaxing just looking at it!

Are you excited to see the new Summer blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales? Well, Pammy Blogs Beauty is getting into the spirit of the movie with LORAC’s new Pirates of the Caribbean makeup collection!

We get a peek at the new 2018 Erin Condren LifePlanner while Christa from Realizing Beauty shares how changing your mornings can change your life.

Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog loves luxury face serums, and Kat Burki Complete B Illume Brightening Serum is one such serum that we can’t get enough of. If you seek a serum that brightens the skin, softens fine lines and fades hyperpigmentation, then welcome to luxury serum nirvana.

Prime Beauty is a lifelong fan of Korean brand Erborian Skin Therapy. Now she sees why everyone is so verklempt over Korean skincare!

With the sun sharing its rays you need sunscreen coverage more than ever. Marcia from Beauty Info Zone has 3 favorites that you might not know about. That’s why you need to see what’s gracing her face and body now.

15 Minute Beauty is a BB cream fanatic, but this best seller at Sephora has really captured her heart. Have you tried it yet?

Justina’s Gems is loving the Ittse + Love for Lacquer collaboration. Take a peek at the gorgeous blush and highlight palette she reviewed this week.

The Beauty Spotlight Team: Glowy and Bronze Makeup for Summer

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Summer is all about that glow. Justina’s Gems shares 10 of her favorite beauty items that highlight, glisten, and shine.

Do you have a soft spot for cute packaging in makeup? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty certainly does, and she’s in love with the new Paul and Joe Beaute Eye Color Trios that can be mixed and matched with the limited edition adorably printed compacts.

HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Diffused Bronze Light and Nude Bronze Light, their newest shades, are covet-worthy bronzers that received an effusive review from Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog! One look at the swatches, and you will see why we love them! #HourglassCosmetics

Prime Beauty checks out the new spring offerings from FLOWER Beauty. Great makeup at even greater prices.

When FarmHouse Fresh comes out with a new Body Wash Beauty Info Zone takes notice. We’re especially loving Rainbow Road.

Need a fun way to perk up your nails for Summer? Pammy Blogs Beauty is having fun with essence’s Out of Space collection!

Looking for new beauty favorites? This week Amber from daydreaming beauty has some great suggestions. From a luxury hair fragrance, to a primer that doubles as a highlight, and even a giveaway. Check out what’s new and fabulous in beauty for the Summer!

If you want to GLOW to the Gods without the chunky glitter then you NEED the ittse x Love for Lacquer collaboration! Click and head to Blushing Noir for all of the details, swatches and a 20% off coupon code!

Christa from Realizing Beauty shares a review on the newest L’Oreal Mascara launch. You don’t want to miss the details about the amazing new L’Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara!

What do you think you are too old to do? Phyrra wants to share her opinion about Unicorn hair and more

Beauty Spotlight Team: Justina’s Gems Favorites

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Throughout the years of trying beauty products, many of us reach for the same products over and over. As a beauty blogger, we try so many things that we don’t often don’t try or buy things more than once. When we do, you know it’s good! Check out Justina’s Gems five favorite staples and repurchases on her blog today.

The Glambition Collection: ittse x love for lacquer

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love for lacquer x ittse Glambition Collection | daydreamingbeauty.comIt’s so exciting to see a friend and fellow mega hard-working beauty blogger create a palette! Jess from Love for Lacquer is the epitome of a #GIRLBOSS, running her own popular blog, doing social media for several well known brands, and working for the PRIMP blogging network. She’s also a mom and wife, so I’m not sure when she found the time to do a collab with ittse, but lucky for us – she did!

If you’re new to ittse like I am, here’s a little info about the brand.

  • US-based 
  • peta certified cruelty-free and 80% of the line is vegan
  • paraben and gluten free
  • minimizes waste and uses recyclable packaging
  • all pans are magnetic and customizable

 

ittse x love for lacquer Glambition collectionittse’s prices are really reasonable, with the large pans priced at $10, and small pans at $9. The ittse palette is $24. Jess and ittse have given me a 20% coupon code valid until 6/15/17. Use daydream4beauty20 to save 20% off your ENTIRE order, not just Jess’s shades! Lucky for you, there’s plenty of room in the palette to grab extra pans!

What’s included in the Glambition Collection?

Hustle & Glow Illuminator

Goal Digger Illuminator

Run the World Illuminator

#GIRLBOSS Cheek Color

ittse x love for lacquer Glambition collection

I am loving this versatile collection! The three illuminating shades are going to be gorgeous on a variety of skin tones. My favorite so far is Goal Digger. It has a rose gold look to it, and it looks absolutely stunning as not only a highlight, but an eyeshadow! #GIRLBOSS is the prettiest peach blush shade, and the formula is working well with my oily skin.

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Find the Love for Lacquer x ittse collab here. You can find ittse on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can visit Love for Lacquer here.

Loving Lately: Makeup, Fragrance, Hair Favorites + A Giveaway

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It’s been a while since I’ve done a monthly favorites, and I am thinking I’m going to get back to that. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a few things I’ve been sent or purchased lately that I’m loving!

IT Cosmetics has a new brush set out that is an absolute must have in my book. The brushes are my favorite type, dense, super soft, and rounded. You can find the 5 Piece Beautiful Basics Airbrush 101 set only at ULTA for $58.

The Erborian Glow Creme from Sephora is meant to be a makeup primer or moisturizer. This beautiful hybrid product has the most stunning pink pearl glow, but it’s more of a liquid illuminator on my skin. It’s much too glowy to use all over my oily skin. Placed on the top of my cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and cupid’s bow is how I’ve been using it. It’s a stunner!

Burberry Lip Velvets

I have been loving the Burberry Liquid Lip Velvets for their moisturizing texture, and non drying consistency. I am not a matte girl, because liquid lipsticks typically make my dry lips so parched. I love these whipped lip creams, and they don’t dry my lips at all. Fawn is the perfect shade of rosy nude for Summer!

Burberry Lip Velvets

My new favorite perfume is Aerin’s Linen Rose eau de cologne. Never have I had a fragrance fit me so well. I can’t get enough of this rose, coconut water, and amber scent. This was a Mother’s Day gift from my hubby, and I’m cherishing my roller ball. I have to say, since falling in love with Aerin fragrances last fall in NYC, I can’t seem to get enough. I love each one I’ve tried! They all have such a soft, airy feel.

May beauty faves

I have a couple new to me hair products that are in heavy rotation. The Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Leave In Conditioner is my dry hair’s new BFF. It smells amazing, and doesn’t weigh my heavy locks down. Jo Malone’s new Star Magnolia Hair Mist will double as a fragrance in the coming hot months of summer. The citrusy fresh scent is perfect for a light fragrance, or covering up second day hair smells.

 

I was recently sent a razor from Harry’s, and I’ll never go back! What a difference from razors I’ve used in the past. You can’t beat the great prices either! Harry’s has been kind enough to offer a set to one reader. If you’d like to enter to win a Harry’s razor, leave me a comment below and tell me your favorite thing about Summer!

What products are you loving this month?

 

 

Beauty Spotlight Team: May Must Haves!

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IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Glow palettes | daydreamingbeauty.comJane Iredale Bronzers in Rose Dawn and Peaches & Cream received rave reviews from Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog, and with one look at the swatches you will understand why!

Ding dong, Avon calling! Color me impressed with the updated color rich Avon True Color Nourishing Lipsticks! Read Prime Beauty’s review and see swatches.

Do you love giving/receiving gift sets? Check out this SCENTsational FarmHouse Fresh Goods This Bunny Loves You Gift Set from Shipra of Taneja’s Bride

Phyrra shares the Best Goth Home Decor she found on Amazon.

What do you know about LATHER’s natural and cruelty-free products? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares some finds that she thinks you’ll love as much as she does.

Are you plagued with pores you want to wish away? 15 Minute Beauty has some products that can help you fight the plague.

Perfect cosmetics from PUR Cosmetics are on Notes From My Dressing Table‘s vanity and you don’t want to miss them.

Bath time has never been better for Lisa of Beauty Info Zone now that Kniepp has entered her life. Ahhhh, relax.

Are you ready to feel more beautiful and confident by not only learning the proper techniques for flattering and youthful makeup application, but also learning how to feel more positive about your own beauty and your life at the same time? Realizing Beauty has launched a new program that will empower you to own your beauty and take control of your happiness.

Visit Blushing Noir to learn about her surprise of the month from Urban Decay.

Pammy Blogs Beauty says cover it with a new concealer from Mally.

Justina’s Gems helps you pick out the most flattering Neutral Lip Shade with a little help from Bite Beauty.

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