SEPHORA HAUL PLUS ALL-TIME FAVORITES | BEAUTY

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I'll just say this; I'm not a VIB Rouge for nothin. It's pretty extensive how often I shop at Sephora haha.

 My entire family knows that they can never got wrong with a Sephora gift card so because I got a few for Christmas, (and if you follow my blog, you probably did too) so I wanted to share my most-purchased products from there, which happened to be a recent haul!

1 | Origins Checks and Balances $22:

Pregnancy has my skin alllllll kinds of messed up and my other favorite cleanser of 3 whole years just wasn't working for my skin anymore. I knew that I was going to steer-clear of salicylic acid because, pregnancy but also because my oily skin DOES NOT work with anything other than a straight cleanser, so I actually went to Sephora and asked one of the girls that worked there what they thought would work and she suggested this! I've been using it for about 4 months now and I looove it. It takes off all of my makeup, works well with my Clarisonic and it foams like. a. DREAM. The TINIEST BIT goes suuuuch a long way too!

2 | Beauty Blender $20:

I have retired my foundation/concealer brushes because I use this thing religiously. I wet it, wring out the excess water and apply my foundation and concealer on it and then blend! I swear I've never had makeup go on so smooth and even in my life. This thing is a MUST.

3 | Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil in Vanilla Apricot $36:

I love the smell, the way it feels on my skin and how moisturized i feel after I apply it! It can be a little oily when you first put it on so that's why I suggest to use it at night, after a shower or something but If you like showers in the AM, then just apply this body butter before you do your makeup and hair and by the time you're ready to get dressed, it should be thoroughly absorbed. I've gone through two jars in just a year - it's one of the best body butters I've ever used!

4 | Lacome CILS XL Eyelash Booster $26:

I admit that I have pretty long eyelashes naturally but when you're born with long eyelashes, believe it or not, you still try to find ways to enhance them so this stuff is one of my favorite products to use in order to do that! I do a thin coat of regular mascara, then I apply the CILS Booster and then I keep applying my regular mascara until I'm happy with the volume and length. Super easy and totally one of my favorites!

5 | JOSIE MARAN ARGAN OIL $48:

Y'all KNOW this is my favorite moisturizer on the face of the Earth. I have SUPER oily skin and I've ALWAYS had to carry around a translucent powder of some sort because my skin would melt off if I didn't - until I started using this Argan oil. It has totally helped my skin balance out and not over-produce oil like other moisturizers would. It doesn't clog pores or make my face look dull and tired. It has changed my skin COMPLETELY and one little bottle lasts almost an entire year! I usually buy one bottle every November when Sephora offers their annual 20% off and I swear I don't have to buy another one until the following year, lol totally worth every penny!

6 | MARC JACOBS BRONZER in TANTRIC $49:

This has quickly become the best bronzer I've found for the winter months when I'm pale but still looking to add a little color to my face. The compact is HUGE and you really get a ton of product, plus I love how big the mirror is, which is ends up being great for travel!

7 | Stila Stay All Day Lipliner in Pink Moscato $20:

This lipliner looks good by itself, all over the lips or with the majority of the lipsticks I own. It's the perfect neutral shade - one of my faves!

8 | Anastasia of Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil in Med. Brown $23:

I think I've tried every other brow pencil out there and still prefer this particular one over all of them. These pencils last a while too, which is a huge plus.

9 | Clinique Take the Day Off $29:

I recently purchased this and it quickly became a favorite! You apply the tiniest amount on your hands and then wipe it around your face and you instantly can see your makeup melt away - even waterproof mascara melts right off. I apply this before my cleanser in order to break down everything and then I apply the Origins cleanser right on top. SO good!

10 | Laura Mercier Translucent Powder $38:

Oily-skinned girls, I can't even begin to describe my love for this setting powder. This has saved my face on multiple occasions due to either rain, heat or just a plain weird time when my skin wants to get pretty oily. I can't live without this powder!

I hope y'all had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed the holiday!

Since the last of my family left today to head back home, we're going to start planning our little dudes nursery and start crackin' down on his room - I can't even believe we're only 3 months out on meeting him.. time is FLYING, y'all!

xo,

tbp

MAC MUST-HAVES | BEAUTY

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1. Creme Cup lipstick

The PERFECT shade of pink. Super moisturizing and can be used on a casual day just as well as it can be dressed up. I pair this with my Angel lipglass and it's always the perfect pink combo.

2. Prep + Prime

If you're like me and enjoy wearing a red or dark lip from time-to-time, then this will be your new bff. Not only will your lipstick stay-put, it will keep your lips moisturized - even when you're forcing yourself to wear that overly-dry liquid lipstick that you hate to love.

3. Lipglass in Angel

This lipglass has been a staple of mine for the longest time! Mainly because I have really pigmented lips... Almost the color purple... so because other lip glosses can be very non-pigmented, I end up looking either sick or just really cold. Nothing has ever really worked with my lip color... Until I bought this. This shade is the perfect pink for dressing up or down. Just apply it to your bare lips or sweep it overtop Creme Cup for the perfect dressed-up shade.

4. Pro Longwear Concealor NC20

If I could only bring one makeup item with me, this would be it. This concealor does a great job of bringing my face back to life since I have serious dark circles most days and I prefer not to look like I'm about to be cast in The Walking Dead. Thank you.

5. Mineralized Skin Finish in Light Plus

When I want to look put together with no effort whatsoever, I always reach for this. It has the coverage of foundation but is as weightless as a powder. Total win-win.

6. Waterproof Brow Set in Brown Ebony

There's not really much to say other than I naturally have unruly eyebrows and I need all the help I can get at keeping them in their place. So if you're wondering, this stuff is amazing for that. I especially love that it's waterproof - and trust me, it really is - and the fact that it comes in so many different colors... definitely something for everyone. Plus, the spool is just small enough that I don't extend my eyebrow by another foot on my forehead and I still have ultimate control. 

7. Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown 

This is my all. time. favorite eyeshadow. I have gone through about 3 of these because I always find a reason to use it. It's matte so it can really be used all over your face.. think contour, eyebrows, just to name a couple...  It really is a versatile little guy.

8. Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly

I use this paint pot mostly for an eyeshadow base. It matches my skin pretty flawlessy and actually works better as a eyeshadow primer than some of the other more popular ones I've used. I always go back to this. Always.

9. Large Angled Contour brush #168

Last but not least... The large angled contour brush. Although I don't use this for contour, I've really fallen in love with it for blush. The natural fibers are SO good for blending and creating a seamless finish on your skin, especially with something as pigmented as blush.. or bronzer.