First Ever Favorites: October 2009

This is my first post for my monthly favorites. I had a difficult time trying to pick out just a few of  my favorite products this month. I use these products on a daily basis, and just can not get enough. 

October Favorites: 

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads (28 Count) - I absolutely loves these! They exfoliate and are semi-gentle (lol)! They are very foamy, and leave my skin glowing and feeling clean. 

Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion - Now that Fall is here and Winter is around the corner that means flu season is in full swing! That means, I will be working for those teachers self-diagnosed with Swine Flu and me taking over their germ-infested students and classroom! This results in multiple hand washes, and ta-da, DRY HANDS! I put this on, and it relieves the redness and dryness. I use this all over my body, and it keeps me moisturized and smooth!

Target's Up & Up daily facial moisturizing lotion for sensitive skin - This product was comparable to Olay's Sensitive Skin moisturizer. It contains UVA/UVB protection with SPF 15, Vitamin E, and aloe! I use it every morning, and love the fact that it has SPF. I wish it was a little higher, but I can not complain about the formula. It does not leave my skin feeling greasy or sticky during the day, and it is extremely light and penetrates quickly. I wear it under my powder foundation, and I have no complaints.  I took it to vegas with me, and everyone loved it. Sadly, I am almost done with the 4 oz bottle, but luckily, it is extremely inexpensive at $5. 

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder - This powder has the silkiest touch ever! I apply it right on top of my moisturizer and it feels divine! I buff this on before my BE powder foundation, and touch up throughout the day. I have the 0.07 oz sample for Sephora, and am looking forward to buying the full sized product once I have finished my sample. It is a great formula, and take it with me everywhere! 

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara - Another sample product that I have fallen in love with. I find myself reaching for it every time I do my makeup. I received the sample in a gift with purchase, and cannot leave home without it. I take it with me when I spend the night at my friends, and it instantly makes me look awake when I have no other makeup with me. It is a go-to product. I have no need to buy the full sized product because every gift has one! I have light lashes, but the formula does not clump and the black color does not look too harsh on my light complexion. My lashes are longer and fuller, and I can even use this product with other mascaras for a better effect. I used to love Lancome's Definicils, but the Lash Doubling Mascara is what I crave this month. 

Lastly, its not a favorite unless its MAC.

MAC's Mineralize Blush in Moon River - I am not exactly sure when this product launched, but I found it in a Cosmetic Company store in Vegas's Primm Outlet. I love the duo-toned blush and its MINERALIZED! The bottom color resembles Dainty, but has more of a shimmer and darker peach color. The top half is a highlight with shimmery purple, pink, and yellow blended through, which gives me a beautiful glow. Another staple product that has put its name on my favorites list!

That's it for my favorites, but I have added a new touch! 

Regret Buy of the Moment - 

OPI's Nail Lacquer in Midnight in Moscow - I thought this color was going to go great with my costume! I was right, but the formula and brush did not impress me! My friends and I all used the color, but for me, it chipped instantly. I am not sure if it was the application on my part, but as the color dried, it bubbled! Within an hour or so I had chipping as well. I am not happy with this. 

Neosporin's Lip Health daily hydration therapy - This product has sunscreen with SPF 25. It looked great in the package, but once I put it on the formula was disappointing. I liked the fact that it had a high SPF, but it was extremely liquidy and the white glossy look  was not attractive at all. I have to find something to do with it. For $3.50, it was not a smart buy, but if you are interested in this product, I believe neolips.com has a coupon available for $3.00 off! I found this out AFTER I bought the gloss. I may add this to my nighttime routine to get some use out of it. 

Next, I have been inspired by Specktra.net's thread to Shop Your Stash as well as the lack of money and abundance amount of makeup I own, I have decided to riffle through what I already own, and work on my Project: Back to MAC. I tend to go through my lippie products more often then not. With that said, I give you:

MAC's LustreGlass in Luminary - I forgot how much I like these lip products. With the new launch of Dazzle and Cremeglasses, I overlooked the lustreglasses. I have A LOT of these, and at one time they were a regret buy. For one, I bought them as soon as they came out. I found them to have a faulty brush top, so I have two tubes with broken lids. It is hard to take with me for fear of leaking. Secondly, I have a lot of colors and its hard to pick just one color, but I chose Luminary. Its a light pink, and I can throw it on with any face! Loving this right now!!

MAC's Lustre Lipstick in High Tea - I bought this lipstick when it first became a permanent product. Before the Creme D'nude and Myth epidemic, I loved this color along with Viva Glam V. Its a nude color and a lustre so its a creamy, natural look. It broke, but I can still take it with me and use as an everyday color! 

MAC's Velvet Eyeshadow in Vanilla - I use this color as a highlight on the lid and brow, and when I want that natural look, I put it everywhere!! I used to use a lot of the frost colors, but I am loving the matte look, and pairing it with a shimmery brown or purply gray shadow. I can't get enough! 

I can not wait for next month's favorites. I am going to get started right now. Also, I have some post ideas that I am working on. For Fall, I think dark plums and purples are a great look as well as dark berries on the lips with find their way in my makeup bag. More FOTD are on their way, and possibly, some reviews! Looking forward to a great end of the year! 2009 is almost over, and Christmas is just around the corner! Can't wait!