January Favorites

This is actually my first time to do a beauty related post and my topic would be my monthly favorites.  Just like all beauty bloggers do, I would tell you the products that I’ve been using the most for the past month and I will try to do a quick review on each of them.  Let’s get started.

EOS Sweet Mint Lip Balm

I’ve been using this non stop since I received it in the mail. I searched for this lip balm in almost every beauty store I know in Dubai but can’t really find it. So when I took my yearly Christmas vacation in the Philippines, I ordered 4 pieces in different flavors from one of the reputable online sellers there. It was love at first application. I love the way it glides in my lips, nice and smooth. It moisturizes and hydrates my lips and has a soothing effect. Packaging is super cute and really inexpensive. I paid approximately 42 AED for 4 pieces.

                                                      

Stila Dream in Full Color Palette

This is part of Stila’s 2011 Holiday collection.  A very creative flower designed eye shadow and blush palette which contains 29 eye shadow shades and 7 blushers.  You will also get full sized Smudge Stick waterproof eyeliner in Stingray and a look book which shows step by step instructions on how to create 12 different looks.

I found myself reaching for this palette every morning. Because it has variety of different colors in different finish it’s so easy for me to decide which look I am going for, mostly neutral, everyday colors. Pigmentation of the eye shadows are amazing but not comparable to UD eye shadows which for me has the best quality indeed. Blushes has been getting a lot of negative reviews in the bloggers world.  As much as I love this palette, I have to agree with them.  The color pay off is mediocre. It will barely show in people with tan to dark skin tone like me. Yes, it is buildable but it will look powdery if you keep on adding more to achieve the right amount of color in your cheeks. I only tried using the blushes once, I’m not convinced. My six year old daughter loves everything about this palette, though. She’s the first to open the package when it arrives, used it and love it instantly merely because of the design. She even asked my husband to buy her the exact same thing since I refused to give it to her.

Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell Eau de Parfum

I can’t rave enough how I love this scent. It has a sweet, floral, clean and fresh/fruity smell which is great for daytime. It works amazingly well with my body chemistry.  For some reason it reminds me of Versace Bright Crystal, but I love this one more. It lasts for a good 4-5 hours so I always bring the small size with me to spray more after lunch. I bought it in VS Burjuman Center during DSF and it was 50% off, I think. It also comes in a big gift set which I really regret not buying. I didn’t try it in the store so I don’t have any idea how fantastic the scent is.

 

Victoria’s Secret’s So Sexy Nourish Conditioner

First of all, the smell is to die for.  The scent is So Sexy, very feminine. It lingers in my hair the whole day. This has a very creamy/thick formulation and a little bit hard to get out of the bottle but hey that is a small price to pay for a quality product such as this. It makes my hair super soft, smooth and shiny.  I feel like my hair will qualify for a hair conditioner model. Lol. Seriously, this product is worth trying. I bought this on a whim, and I’m glad I did.

 

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub

I saw this product in Project Vanity’s website and she’s constantly raving about this. When I got the chance, I hoarded on this with an excuse that I will try to promote and  sell it in my small online store. As soon as I start using this, I keep it in my personal drawer.  I don’t want to sell it anymore.  I’m afraid I will run out of this product and it will take time before I get ahold of this again.

Here’s what is says in the packaging:

“Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Scrub is a beauty treatment which originated from the Royal palaces of Java, Indonesia  and inspired by a ritual called LULUR. Lulur was originally intended for the bride-to-be in order to beautify, smoothen whiten her skin before the wedding day.”

This contains fine beads that will gently scrub, exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to promote skin renewal. After using this in the shower, I can instantly feel the softness of my skin. It claims to whiten your dark areas like elbows, knees, armpits and the areas between the thighs if you use it frequently.  In just a few weeks of using it I noticed significant results. It whitens and smoothen that area without the harsh feeling you will get from using abrasive body scrubs. I love the smell, nice and subtle. I will defiantly recommend this to anyone who enjoys pampering themselves. I am completely obsessed!

There you have it.  These are all the products that I used regularly for the past month. If you may notice I didn’t include skin care because my skin has been breaking out since December and my current skin care routine wasn’t able to control it. I am still on the market for a new skin care product that will help alleviate my present skin condition.

What were your favorites last month?  Please share it cause  I love trying out new products. Have a great Saturday everyone!  J

Bisou bisou,

glitzylady