October Favorites!

I literally cannot believe that October is over and the holidays are just around the corner! Here's everything I've been loving over the last month.

HAIR:

Kenra Styling Creme

I honestly don't really spend a lot of time on my hair and I don't use many products on it but this styling cream is seriously amazing. After washing my hair at night I let it air-dry until it's about 90% dry and then run a bit of this through it and throw it in a bun and I have really nice waves the next day. I have very straight hair so this thing works miracles! 

SKINCARE:

Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer

I how this is super lightweight and also has SPF so it's great for daily wear! It smells a bit like sunscreen which I actually like but if you're not into that then you might not enjoy it as much. Lol.

Almay Longwear & Waterproof eye makeup removing pads

I don't really know if this is technically skincare but I didn't know what other category to put it in. Haha. But this stuff is AMAZING. It takes off my waterproof mascara super easily which is something I have always struggled with. And the fact that they're in little pads makes it extremely travel friendly. It does leave a slightly oily residue on the skin but that comes off easily when washing your face.

MAKEUP:

Sonia Kashuk Perfecting/Mattifying Primer

This is probably one of the best face primers I have ever tried. I have extremely oily skin and this stuff really helps to keep my face matte. It has that smooth silicone-ish feel without being greasy at all! It helps my makeup go on smoothly and last longer.

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation

This foundation claims to have the lasting power of primer, coverage of concealer, and blendability of foundation, all well being shine-free. I believe that most of these are actually true! It has great coverage and blendability but I do find that it does not last as long when I don't use a separate primer. If you have normal/dry skin you can probably skip out on a primer but if you have combo/oily skin like I do I would definitely use a primer and set it with some translucent powder.

Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Cream Bronzer

I had never used a cream bronzer before so it took some getting used to but now I love it. It looks extremely dark in the pan and could get really intense but it blends beautifully. After foundation but before powdering I use this to contour my cheeks/jawline and the results are so natural! I'm obsessed. Also, apparently this is very similar to the Chanel Soleil tan de Chanel and it's like 1/10th of the price.

Nars Pro-prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

THIS IS THE BEST EYESHADOW PRIMER I HAVE EVER USED (I'M SHOUTING BECAUSE I'M EXCITED) No but seriously, I've tried all type of primers both high-end and drugstore and no matter what by the end of the day my eyeshadow ended up creased. This is literally the only primer that works on my ridiculously oily eyelids. $24 is probably far too much to pay for eyeshadow let alone what goes on underneath it, but I don't even care. It's worth every penny.

Urban Decay Naked Palette

This is a re-discovered favorite. When I first got this palette a few years ago I literally used it everyday but as I got more and more products I kind of forgot how great this eyeshadow palette actually is. It has the perfect set of neutrals. The only downfall is that it doesn't have a matte highlight or many matte colors at all but these shades are beautiful and seriously pigmented.

My favorite shades are: (L-R) Sidecar, Smog, and Darkhorse.

MAC luster lipstick in Syrup

I love this shade.  It's a nice mauvy-plum that's not too harsh. I like that it can get pretty deep in color but if you blend it a bit with your fingers you can give it more of a natural look. (I didn't have this when I did my top 10 lip colors or it definitely would have been featured there)

NAIL POLISH:

Moon Over Mumbai by OPI

I don't usually wear the same nail polish more than once (in a row) but I've painted my nails this color about 3 times in a row. I got this color a while back but for some reason I didn't love it the first time I tried it but I decided to give it another try and it's amazing. It's a pale gray with a slightly lilac-ish undertone. I think it's understated and beautiful!

Another look at the polish :) Also these rings are kind of another monthly favorite also as I have been wearing them nonstop! Above-knuckle rings from forever 21 and Brandy Melville, and infinity ring from Tiffany's.

FRAGRANCE:

Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs

I hardly ever buy new perfumes for myself but I just had to make an exception. I didn't make a full commitment since I only bought the rollerball but the second I run out of this I will definitely be purchasing a full size. I'm the absolute worst at describing scents so here are the notes listed on the website: natural raspberry, grapefruit, pear, violet, wild rose, apple blossoms, musks, cedarwood, and plum. It's basically very light and somewhat fruity while still being fall-ish? (told you I'm bad)

So I hope you guys enjoyed my first monthly favorites ever! These are my favorite posts to read and my favorite videos to watch so I hope this brought you some sort of entertainment or knowledge. Hope you're all having an amazing week and Happy November!

Thanks for putting up with me <3

-Ashley