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Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Pacific Blue – Love this color! I have it on my toes right now. It’s just an amazing blue shade in a cream finish.  I’m really not into shimmer or pearl nail polishes at the moment, so this is one of the creams I have in rotation!

Gotta B’ Urban kabuki brush – Sooo amazingly soft! I use this brush nearly every day to touch up my mineral foundation or to apply a light layer of powder over my liquid foundation.

N.Y.C. Blushable Creme Stick in Big Apple Blush – N.Y.C. really shines with some products and this is one of them.  It’s just a great cream blush in a stick form.  I just dot some on the apples of my cheeks (it’s very pigmented) and blend it back towards my hairline.  It’s a super quick and easy way to get a gorgeous flushed look.

Coastal Scents HD Foundation in ST-02 – I can’t say enough about this foundation: it’s the perfect shade, has awesome coverage, doesn’t break me out, blends seamlessly, lasts all day, and looks good under flash photography.  I still wear mineral foundation most days, but I wear this when I go out, when I know I’ll be photographed, or when I want a perfectly flawless face.

Almay One Coat Nourishing Triple Effect mascara in black – I’m so glad I repurchased this mascara!  It’s my absolute favorite.  Somehow it makes my tiny lashes look long and thick, it’s  awesome.

Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain in 430 Coy Coral – Every year whenever summer’s around the corner, I start wanting that stained lip I-just-ate-a-popsicle look, and this product is perfect for that.  I just put a little on the inner part of my lips and smudge it with my finger before it dries to get a perfect pout.

A few products that I’m absolutely loving lately! I haven’t made a post like this since September, but I’m going to try to do them every month or so from now on.

Cortex Special Edition Platinum Collection Zebra Ceramic Flat Iron 1.5 inch -  Awesome flat iron! I actually found this at Winners (the Canadian version of T.J. Maxx) for 39.99!  I think it’s regularly like over $150 so it was a really great deal.  I love the super cute zebra design and how smoothly it glides through my hair.  Plus, it keeps my stubborn wavy hair straight all day which is an amazing feat in itself.

Wet n Wild Mega Slicks Lip Gloss – I know I’m really behind on these lip glosses, I think most girls have probably loved Mega Slicks since junior high! I, however, didn’t try them until a few weeks ago! At a couple dollars a piece I picked up three one day while shopping at WalMart – strawberry ice, red sensation, and rose gold. After I tried those, I ran back to get more and grabbed bronze berry and candy apple.  I love them! They’re not too thick or sticky and they last a really long time on my lips.  Definitely check them out if you haven’t already.

Freeman Refining Facial Cleanser Pear – I have used the same facial cleanser for about a year now and I don’t think I’ll ever switch. The Refining Facial Cleanser in pear from Freeman is awesome. It takes off all my makeup in just one simple step.  Plus it smells like a gorgeous combination of apples and pear.  Can’t live without it!

Ecotools Retractable Kabuki -  Ecotools never cease to amaze me with their products and this retractable kabuki is no exception.  It’s super soft, dense, cruelty-free, inexpensive, and perfect for travel.  What more could you want? I just pop this little brush in my purse and use it for touch-ups throughout the day.  So convenient!

Physicians Formula Baked Eyeshadow Trio in baked butter – Okay, this product couldn’t have a more perfect name, the shades meld together so perfectly and actually look buttery! I don’t know how else to describe it.  This trio is perfect for a basic neutral eye and I find myself reaching for the highlight color nearly every day.

These are just a few products I find myself using every day or just loving at the moment!

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in “Blue Me Away!”: I’m wearing this on my nails right now and it’s the ultimate look-at-me shade! So bright and gorgeous!  It goes on great and dries to a glossy finish.

Kiss My Face Peaches and Creme Moisturizer: This is my nighttime moisturizer. I apply it after washing my face before bed.  It’s really moisturizing and thick but it absorbs into my skin really quickly.  Also, it smells amazing!!  Just like the Kiss My Face line should.  It doesn’t quite smell like peaches and creme though, it’s more like peach ring candy!

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in “Chai Latte”: I find myself reaching for this quad a lot since I purchased it.  It’s very soft and blendable, and surprisingly pigmented for a drugstore shadow.  I especially love the highlight and lid colors.

Softlips Strawberry Sherbet Lip Balm: Softlips lip balm has always been a favorite product of mine.  I usually use this right before bed to keep my lips moisturized all night.  It’s very light and makes your lips incredibly soft.  The strawberry scent is lovely too.

N.Y.C. 5-Way Concealer Palette: I use the salmon-colored concealer every day to hide my under eye circles.  The only downside to this palette is that it’s a little dry, unless you apply it with your fingers.  This actually makes application a lot quicker and that’s how I use it.

N.Y.C. Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder in “Rose Glow”: I have a really fair complexion and this blush is the perfect everyday shade for me.  The colors blend together to make a light peachy pink shimmery blush.  It’s perfect for creating a natural healthy glow.