My Top 3 Makeup Picks for This Week!

Hey pretty guys and gals! Long time, no see! I'm going to make an effort to blog regularly as well as keep to my Youtube schedule! ;)

I thought I'd start posting my current top three beauty items weekly here on my blog! Now, I know what you're thinking - "Luna, you already (normally) post pictures of what products you use on Instagram, why write a blog post about it?" Well, one of the things I don't get to do on Instagram is explain WHY I like a specific product so much. One could argue I could just make a Youtube video every week on this topic, but by the time we got to the end of the month, there'd be no point in making a favorites video! That being said, without further ado - I give to you my top three beauty items for this week! :)

1. Hard Candy Fox In a Box Blush in 'Sweet & Spicy'

Outer Packaging

So, this product isn't a newbie in my makeup collection and I've talked about it plenty of times before, but I keep finding myself reaching for it this week (and this month for that matter). I don't like wearing bronzers in the winter time, so when spring comes around and it starts getting hot, I start wearing my bronzers again, but I ease myself into them. (Later in the summer, I'll be transitioning into my Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush/Bronzer but it's a little dark for me to wear at the moment!) This blush/bronzer is a perfect one for those with lighter skin tones or for those not wanting a deep bronze, creating a beautiful peachy color! It adds a lovely pop of color and glow, without going over the top! (Retails for $6 - Walmart.com)

It even comes with a little brush!

Swatch!

2. CoverGirl AquaSmooth Foundation in "Classic Ivory"

CoverGirl AquaSmooth Outer Packaging

I started off the month using Mary Kay's CC Cream, but in the last couple weeks I started using this wonderful foundation. It blends in nicely, dries quickly, has a matte finish, doesn't make my skin oily (I have combination skin), has about the same consistency on the skin as a BB/CC cream and as an added bonus has SPF 20. Since I started wearing this foundation, paired with the Hard Candy blush featured above - I've gotten lots of compliments about how good my makeup looks in regards to my skin tone. Considering it is a creamy foundation and I live in a hot and humid climate - I still recommend giving it a shot - In my opinion, it does a great job of staying in place! (Retails for $10.99 - CVS.com

Inner Packaging - Ignore the messy sponge! ;)

3. Be a Bombshell Eyeliner in 'Expresso'

Outer Packaging

I've not talked about this item since I received it in a Boxycharm box awhile back. I've been obsessed with brown eyeliners lately, was digging through my makeup collection for some and found this. I fell in love with it immediately! It's your typical felt tip liner and creates great lines of all sizes - but what made me really fall for this liner in particular, is its color. I've tried other brown felt tip liners before, but they've been a tad dark for my taste. Of course, you could also say "Well, you could always use pencils or gels" and I could, but felt tip liners are my go-to in the summer, because they dry much quicker than pencils, they don't smudge and they don't sweat off in the heat and humidity! I highly recommend this liner to anyone looking for a good felt tip liner - I've only tried this color but I can only assume the other colors Be a Bombshell carries are just as rich! (Retails for $14 - beabombshellcosmetics.com)

Swatch!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Stay tuned to my Youtube channel -  https://www.youtube.com/user/LunaSolara91 - for a Birchbox Haul, Empties video and a Monthly Favorties video - all coming at you in the next week! 

Until next time pretty guys and gals!