| Loves | August 2021 Beauty Favorites

 

| Loves | August 2021 Beauty Favorites 

We're nearing the very end of summer, which I'm both excited about and a little sad about. While I love summer makeup, the heat has not been friendly to my makeup routine. I'm wearing even less makeup this month but I don't feel bad about it because my skin has been looking and feeling so good! I'm already prepping for fall by shopping the fall trends, mostly fashion. I just love boots and sweaters! Though I have autumn on my mind, my favorites this month definitely scream summer! What are you looking forward to in September? For me, it's my birthday month! So, you know I'm going to treat myself... 

1. Glossier Solar Paint - This unique bronzer formula is a creamy liquid with a very fine shimmer throughout. While it looks quite shimmery when swatched but, the shimmers are so fine they aren't noticeable on the skin. They just add a beautiful glow to the skin but they don't emphasize texture or pores. It also has a shocking amount of pigment! It really adds a lovely bronzed coloring to the complexion. It looks very natural and fresh on the skin without looking glossy or greasy. It is truly a very unique formula and I have been loving using this bronzer. A review will be coming up soon! 

2. By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Palette - This luxurious powder palette contains four shades of the iconic By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powders, which are my all-time favorite powders! I am not a powder person and most days, I don't use powder but when I do, it's the By Terry Powders. Since my makeup doesn't stay on in the summers without powders, I have been relying on this palette to set my makeup and sculpt my face! I love using these powders to both set and sculpt because they blur and filter imperfections on the skin. These powders make my complexion look so much better and picture-perfect. I love having all these shades in a compact and sleek palette. It's so easy to carry around and store. It's been living in my daily makeup bag. You can read more about this incredible formula in my review. 

3. Em Cosmetics Moonbeam Cushion Highlighter - I've had this in my collection for some time and I hadn't used it a ton until this month. I've also been meaning to review this and I am working on it. This cushion highlighter leaves my skin with a glowing beam of reflective light but doesn't emphasize pores or texture on the skin. I typically never use the sponge applicator that comes with cushions but this one applies the highlighter so beautifully and allows you to get really precise about the placement. The texture of this highlighter is so beautiful and the shine is quite unique. It has been a highlighter I keep reaching for all month long. 

4. Replenix Tinted Brightening Eye Cream - I LOVE a skincare-makeup hybrid and this one is fantastic! This eye cream has a light peachy tone that helps correct darkness under the eyes. On my no-makeup days, I don't apply anything on top but on days where I want more coverage, I will definitely add concealer on top. This eye cream isn't designed to provide coverage but just brighten the under eyes, which it does so well with the fresh peachy tone! I can't stop using this product and I have been using it daily. I really can't recommend this product enough! 

5. Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum - This super lightweight eye gel melts into the skin like water. It is very hydrating without feeling oily or greasy. It feels very refreshing under the eyes and really helps treat lines and wrinkles under the eyes. I'm impressed with how smooth and soft it has made my skin. It really plumps out lines and smooths out the texture in that area. I love the texture and feel of this eye serum because I am very milia-prone and this texture is so light. It's been the only eye serum I have been reaching for this month and I have a feeling for the rest of the year! 

6. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum - This retinol serum is incredibly potent yet, gentle. I always see results from this serum immediately the next morning. My skin looks significantly smoother, softer, and has a beautiful luminous glow all over. I never feel any irritation when I use this formula regularly. However, I always see beautiful results! I will say that this retinol serum really works! It is one of the best ones I have tried! I really see the difference in my lines and wrinkles. They have really plumped out and my skin looks really flawless. I highly recommend this new formula! 

7. Dermaflash LUXE Anti-Aging Dermaplaning Exfoliation Device - I have been using this dermaplaning device for more than a year now and I have to say, it is a beauty and skincare game-changer! I was using a manual dermaplaner for years before this but this device is actually electronic and vibrates, which really helps deliver a smoother and more even shave of the peach fuzz on the skin. Dermaplaning really helps your skincare products penetrate deeper and work more efficiently. After using this device, I always put on a sheet mask to deeply nourish and soothe my skin. It makes my sheet masks work so much better! It also removes all the fuzz from my face, allowing makeup to sit on the skin more evenly and apply smoother. I am a huge fan of this device and I can't recommend it enough! 

8. Elemis Superfood Fruit Vinegar Liquid Glow - This exfoliating liquid toner is gentle but also so potent! It contains fruit vinegar but it doesn't smell anything like vinegar. It has a juicy and fresh fruity fragrance that smells so refreshing. The toner feels instantly refreshing and offers an immediate glow. It also provides a great boost of hydration to the skin, which is very rare for an exfoliating toner. This toner noticeably smooths the texture of the skin, refines pores, and helps other products absorb better into the skin. This is a beautiful toner that will work for every skin type. You can learn more about this formula in my review. 

9. Paula's Choice Hyaluronic Lip Booster - This lip treatment is game-changing! This lip treatment has a balmy gel texture that feels so smooth and slick on the lips. It is infused with hyaluronic acid, which deeply hydrates, nourishes, and plumps the lips! It also never feel thick, sticky, or heavy! This is beyond any hydrating balm or lip mask I have ever tried. I can't imagine using anything else now on my lips. This treatment is just so good and I love the applicator. It's so easy to travel with and reapply when you need to. It's an amazing treatment for lip preparation. 

10. Anitta X Sol de Janeiro Perfume Mist - This delicious perfume mist has the most intoxicating fragrance! I literally haven't stopped using it since I got it! In a month, I've made quite the dent in my bottle already because I love it so much! While this is technically a mist, the fragrance is quite strong and really lasts on the skin and clothing. What I love about this fragrance is the burst of juicy passionfruit when you first mist this fragrance. It's fruity but sophisticated, sexy, and exotic. This fragrance also has notes of spicy pink patchouli, sweet jasmine honey, warm vanilla, and tiger orchid. It really is a beautiful combination and it is so complex. 

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