A Few of My Favorite Things: {Beauty} +our giveaway WINNERS!

Welcome to part two in our Favorite Things series! Up this week: BEAUTY faves! Be sure to check out a few of our previous posts with some of our other beauty faves...we have a long list! Here are SIX of my GO TO beauty basics. These are things that I have repurchased, hit pan, ran out, or have in multiple colors. They are tried and true!

1. Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation
This foundation really shocked me because I typically stay away from matte finish foundations because I am not oily AT ALL. I purchased this after a youtube review and have never looked back. I love that it comes in a squeeze tube so I can get every last drop out too. The finish is flawless and lasts the entire day (I have not tested the 25 hour claim however!) My color is 200 Soft Beige. I find it at Target for $6.49! I apply it with my Sigma F80 brush and my beauty blender.

2. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
This little package packs a punch for under eye concealing. I've been cursed with wicked under eye circles and struggled finding a concealer that could cover them without looking cakey and magnifying fine lines around my eyes. Another youtube guru swears by this stuff so I choked down the $22.00 price tag and bought it. It is "amaze-balls" as my youtube guru says. This stuff can cover anything and it takes the tiniest bit to make it happen.

3. Beauty Blender
I actually use a knock off version of this sponge to apply my concealer and blend my highlight and contour. You get the sponge completely saturated with water and then use it to dab product onto your face. It leaves a beautiful finish to your skin.

4. Hoola Bronzer by Benefit
This is my go to contouring product. It is a cool tone that works with many skin tones. It has no shimmer or sparkle like most bronzers so it is the perfect option for contouring the cheekbones, forehead, and nose.

5. Clinique Chubby Lipsticks
This lip product is the perfect combo between lip balm and lipstick. They are somewhat sheer and glide on so easily. The color payoff is great and they feel wonderful on the lips. They have a sheen finish and don't last forever but are super easy to reapply even without a mirror. I have the colors Graped Up, Heaping Hazelnut, and Chunkiest Chili. Neutragena has a less expensive version too that I hear is stellar as well.

6. Sexy Hair Play Dirty Texture Wax or Clay
I have gone from very long hair (the middle of my back) to a pixie cut in the last 18 months. (Maybe a post on that later!) The major thing I have LOVED about my shorter hair is its ability to have texture and funkiness. THE BEST product I have found for creating texture and lift is this Play Dirty Texture Wax. It really does make your hair feel dirty and gritty (some people hate that) but this gives it great lift and stylability. Fantastic product!

Check back next week for our last post in our Favorites series: {HOME}

The winners of our giveaway are.....

Katlyn (Naked 2 palette)

jmkarlen@yahoo.com (scarf)

Zip us an email at embellishedangel@gmail.com to claim your prize!