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June Beauty Faves

I love monthly favorites posts, they are one of my favorite youtube videos to watch from my favorite beauty gurus so I’ve been trying to keep up with my own monthly favorites. Sometimes it’s more beauty and sometimes it’s more skincare but this month it was all about the skincare. Summer weather just wreaks havoc on my skin. Especially the summer we’re having in Seattle which is much much warmer than usual so my skin has been extremely dry and also breaking out along the hairline because of sweat!

My newest tool is this Face Effects by Spa Sonic which comes with three tools, a grooved silicone brush attachment

that cleanses like exfoliating beads, a classic face brush and a latex

sponge for microdermabrasion and the application of skincare products. I LOVE having these options and my face does too! It even comes with a carrying case so it is easier to travel with. The best part, it’s $60! I’m so used to these facial brushes being over $100 so it was nice to find one that I love that is a reasonable price.

The Bionova cleanser is a new to me brand but I wanted to try out a new cream-based cleanser. I love using this with the facial brush. I’m the girl that no matter how tired I am, I still go through the entire skincare routine as I hate feeling like I left any trace of makeup on my face. I love using the two of these together as my face just feels super clean and so soft!

CLEANSING TOOL CLEANSER

A few continual favorites from my go-to skincare brand, Murad. The clarifying wipes are a must-have for me during the summer. I’m not a sweaty person but it has been getting hot and if you live in Seattle you know that most places do not have AC, which includes the t+j Designs offices! We did install a portable AC so it’s not unbearable there but it does still get hot. All of these products from Murad are perfect for these hot temps. I tend to break out right along the hairline and also a little by my nose so I’ve been using these wipes as soon as I get home to wash my face and clear off the sweat/oil on my face. It’s kept my face pretty blemish free and is one of my favorite products. The Hydrating Toner is great for when your face is feeling a bit dry and dull. Just give it a spritz and it feels great as it settles onto your skin! One thing people always say is that you can always spot aging in hands more than on your face and so I’m always trying to take good care of my hands with a good hand cream. I’m never without it! This moisturizer is a must have in any season but I love the SPF so that when I put it on in the mornings I feel like my skin is still protected and feels great when worn under my makeup.

WIPES TONER HAND CREAM MOISTURIZER

I wrote about Scentbird previously and I am loving my monthly fragrance subscription! It’s fun to get a new fragrance every month and not feel like I have to commit to an entire bottle. I love the small case and I carry it around everywhere with me. The fragrances that I’ve been getting have all been perfect for my taste and I’m really happy about the selections they have. The only thing that is annoying is that they had a limited edition pink case so I ordered it about a month ago and it still hasn’t shown up although a new perfume has come in the mail already. I’ve emailed customer service and still have not heard back about my extra case. Hoping I can resolve it soon as I really do want my pink case!

CHLOE BAG REVLON LIP COLOR SCENTBIRD PERFUME

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May Beauty Favorites

Post author By tiffany
Post date June 2, 2015

I am loving the weather, the flowers and everything spring. My makeup changes to fun pretty colors and less about the neutrals that I wear all winter long.

BLAIR WALDORF PRINT

I am completely obsessed with this tinted lip balm. It definitely feels like a balm and is great for dry lips but the color payoff is surprisingly good for a lip balm and it looks so pretty on! It’s sheer but it’s still there and since it’s a balm it keeps your lip soft but the color stays for a long time as well. Seriously obsessed. I have it in the Rose Amber and Rose Plum. I want the Rose Nude now!

L’Occitane Peony Tinted Lip Balm

I am loving their new Peony line so I picked up their CC cream too which in a word is amazing. I don’t use this all over but I have certain dark spots on my face that I hate so I use this on those spots and it totally evens out my skin without looking too much.

L’Occitane Peony CC Skin Tone Perfecting Cream

For my hair I’ve been dealing with crazy frizzies. It’s like our weather can’t decide between hot or cold so I’m always trying to figure out how to style my hair for the weather. Living Proof sent me the best product for this which is their Humidity Shield. I use it every day before styling my hair and it takes care of my frizz all day! Also – how much do I love these travel size shampoo, conditioner and styling cream? It’s the perfect set to bring on all my upcoming trips!

Living proof No Proof Humidity Shield

Living proof Travel Kit

My love of Pacifica continues! Their makeup removing wipes is so gentle and smells so good. I love using these wipes whenever I need to get rid of makeup. In the middle of the day I find that I have black underneath my eyes either from mascara or eyeliner and so I keep these in my bag so I can quickly swipe it away and apply some concealer. It’s an easy way to touch up during the day without packing a whole make up bag. I love Pacifica’s mineral makeup and this eye shadow pallete is so perfect with a ton of great neutrals but also some fun shades if you ever want to go a little bit more crazy! It’s such a pretty palette too, I just love having it sit out on my vanity.

Pacifica Makeup Removing Wipes

Pacifica Mineral Eyeshadow Palette

I also picked up these Cargo lip glosses that have the best color payoff. The color on your lips looks just like what it looks like in the tube! Love them.

Cargo Essential Lip Gloss

Clinique Eye Shadows (was a GWP)

My fave $10 Sunglasses

t+j Designs Tassel Necklace

Chanel Perfume Print

Lastly these Pur Mineral Eye Liners that have become my go to liners. I love the double ended sides so you can use the soft tip to get a pretty smudge-y look and the liquid liner/pen tip to get a really sharp, smooth line.

Pur Minerals Double Ego Eye Liner

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March Beauty Faves

Post author By tiffany
Post date April 13, 2015

This month’s beauty faves are mostly about the basics. I feel like it’s this time of the year where it’s allergy season and I just don’t want to bother with too much makeup, especially on the eyes (itchy eyes and eyeliner make for a bad combo!)

ESQIDO LASHES (review here) BB CREAM

LIP STICK HAND CREAM LIP CREAM

EARRINGS BRACELET

First off is my absolutely favorite, Murad Invisiblur. If there’s one thing that I worry about is wrinkles and sagging skin. I’m all about products that will help prevent or at least slow down the process. It also has SPF and works as a fantastic primer so I always have it on as the base layer for my makeup.

I love Pacifica. First of all the packaging is always so beautiful and I love that the ingredients are all natural. I’m also a huge fan of beauty product wipes. I use makeup remover wipes every night to get rid of every last bit of makeup on my face. I tried out two of their makeup removing/cleansing wipes and they are great as they feel very “fresh” on the face and both smell really good, however if you are not a fan of the coconut smell I suggest the other fragrances as the Purify wipes was very heavy on the coconut scent. The deodorant wipes seem kind of funny at first but after using them, they are a genius idea! It’s not just for your underarms, I mean after yoga when you need a bit of refresher but don’t have time for a shower, this is an awesome solution and easy to just keep in your bag.

The BB cream is so nice and lightweight. It’s just perfect when you need just a little bit of coverage.

I’ve reviewed the NYX Butter lipsticks before (here) and they are still a favorite. The matte lip cream is a recent fave, I’ve had it for a bit but hadn’t used it until now. It’s a bit of a drier consistency and I love the matte look. I’ve been all about the hot pink lips lately so really loving these colors!

NYX LIPSTICK NYX LIP CREAM

PEARL EARRINGS DOUBLE STUDS

And I had to include this polish just because it’s one of the colors that I always bring out when it starts getting more sunny out. I love wearing pink on my nails during the spring and summer and this one is a pretty neutral pink – it really goes with everything I wear.

OPI NAIL POLISH (Feeling Hot Hot Hot)

NECKLACE EAR CUFF RING

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February Beauty Faves: Lipsticks, Blushes and more!

Post author By tiffany
Post date March 9, 2015
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Just a quick round up of my beauty faves! February went by so fast right? Here are some of my favorite buys for this month and some that I picked up specifically for spring and the changing weather.

I picked up a few things from Pur Minerals as I’ve tried their foundation (that I love) but haven’t yet tried their makeup. Just the perfect things for everyday wear. A pretty pink blush and lips that aren’t too bright but just enough color. So far loving all of these. The color payoff for the blush is fab and can be blended pretty easily. The lipstick goes on very smoothly and is not drying at all and the gloss is a perfect complement to the lipstick and not sticky.

Pür Minerals Chateau Cheeks Pressed Powder Blush – Kinky

Pür Minerals Chateau de Vine Mineral Lipstick – Georgia Peach

Pür Minerals Chateau Kisses Plumping Lip Gloss – Glitzy

Get them all at Ulta (I love shopping there) or at Pur Minerals where they are currently running 20% off everything!

I love Murad’s skincare line and when I saw the Rapid Collagen Infusion for Lips, I had to try it out. I worry about my skin as I get older and hate to see fine lines anywhere. This is supposed to help take care of that can be worn by itself or underneath lip color and other makeup products (or as a lipstick primer!) and can be applied both on and around the mouth area. It’s actually a great base for lipstick, I think it helps make it last a bit longer! The Soothing Skin and Lip Care I use as a lip balm and this is my 2nd tube of it, it’s one of my favorite lip balms I own and that’s saying a lot as I’ve owned a lot! It’s not too greasy, the tube dispenses just the right amount and it leaves my lips smooth and soft. Definitely one of my favorite makeup basics that I always have to have on me.

Murad Rapid Collagen Infusion

Murad Soothing Skin and Lip Care

My obsession with Milani continues! I grabbed another color of these blushes and lipsticks (review here)

Milani Color Statement Lipstick (Matte Passion and Matte Orchid)

Milani Rose Powder Blush (Romantic Rose)

The other color I have is Tea Rose which I got a few months ago and has been one of my most used blushes so I had to pick up another color as well. And I love the rose design!

A few months ago the Clinique team invited me to a fabulous little get together so that they could show us some new products as well as some best sellers and so we could speak to the team personally about each of the products. It was amazing to get a private showing of all the fabulous products that Clinique carries! I haven’t broken out all of the products that I was gifted with until now and I love this set of Chubby Sticks. I never thought of using a blush in stick form but I really do like it. It’s easy to put on, very blendable and I think because of the cream consistency it ends up lasting longer than powder blushes. I like it more as a base and put powder blush over so that my blush ends up lasting all day. The shadow stick is great as an eyeshadow base with a pretty shimmery color and the baby tint is like a lip balm with a bit of color.

Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint

Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes

Chubby Stick Moisturizing Cheek Color Balm

A product that I am absolutely loving is the Clinique Smart Serum. I’ve been using this for the past few months and have seen a huge difference in the fine lines around my eyes and just generally around my face. I don’t think I can live without this product now! It is now one of my skincare essentials.