On Fridays at Daily Beauty I want to share just a few of the things that I'm currently loving. My beauty routine day to day is pretty simple, but I do change it up frequently because I love playing with different products. This week I have three favorites that I would love to share with you.
It Cosmetics YBBB (Your Brows But Better)
Okay, so eyebrows are getting a ton of attention recently and there is a good reason. Filled in, defined brows really do make a huge difference in your makeup and they truly do frame the face. I have been experimenting with several different eyebrow products from powders to pencils to gels in the past year but this one is the most incredible brow product I have tried. It comes in only one shade which made me a little bit nervous at first, however, having used it I can understand how this shade magically "transforms" to fit any shade. If you have lighter hair or eyebrows use a gentle hand and press very lightly into the skin, if you have darker hair or eyebrows or if you want a more dramatic look to your eyebrows use a bit of a firmer hand and apply more pressure. This eyebrow pencil also claims to have brow boosting benefits that help condition and grow your brows. I have not used this product long enough to be able to attest to that claim, but to me it would not matter if the pencil did not help my eyebrows grow. The look this pencil gives you is precise and defined brows that still manage to look completely natural as opposed to heavily penciled in. Once this pencil sets it does not budge and wears all day long with no transfer. The best part is that you do not need to be a pro to use this pencil. I am far from a makeup artist, but this pencil practically does the work for you! It is a bit pricey at $24, but I think the splurge is totally worth it!
NYX Lip Pencil in Pale Pink
I picked this up randomly one day at Ulta and I am SO glad that I did! My lips are naturally very pigmented so I have a difficult time finding a light lip pencil that actually does anything for me. In addition to naturally red lips, I have fair skin so I need to be careful that a light lip liner does not end up washing out my lips. I thought this color looked like the perfect nude pink and for me, it really is. The actual lip pencil is nothing spectacular, but the shade, for me, is magnificent! It looks like my lips but better and helps my lips to appear a bit more pink as opposed to red (and I LOVE a pink lip!). I purchased this about 2 weeks ago and have worn it nearly every single day since because it is such a beautiful base for nearly any lip look that I want to wear! It also looks wonderful with just a touch of my next favorite product on top. This will be a product that I continue to repurchase!
Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm (Pot)
I got a sample of Fresh Sugar lip treatment from Sephora at the beginning of winter and I absolutely loved it. What I didn't love was the idea of paying almost $23 for a lip balm. I understand the packaging is exquisite and the lip balm itself glides onto lips, feels luxurious and I personally love the sweet lemony scent, but I still could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. My husband works hard to provide for the family and that $23 is better spent elsewhere. I hit the internet hoping to find a dupe of the product and somewhere I read that the Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm was a great dupe. I have both the stick and the pot and here are my thoughts. While neither are a complete dupe for Fresh Sugar lip treatment, they are both great products and I prefer these to the Fresh Sugar lip treatment. The Nuxe products do have a faint scent but it is not the exact same sweet lemony scent from Fresh. The pot version actually has a very faint honey smell, as honey is one of the ingredients. The reason I prefer the pot to the stick is that it lasts ALL DAY LONG. Seriously. I put this on after my shower and before I go to sleep and I do not need to apply any other chapstick or lip balm all day. It also goes on matte, which makes it perfect for application under lip products. Perhaps the best part, however, is the price. The pot will run you around $18 -$20 depending on where you order it, however, you get 5 times the amount of product. The Reve de Miel pot contains .5oz, while the Fresh Sugar lip treatment runs $22.50 for .15oz. It is also worth noting that the Nuxe one will most likely last forever. Okay, not forever, but you only need a tiny amount to coat your lips and I truly have not made a dent in the pot in nearly 2 months of use. I highly recommend you check this amazing lip balm out!What beauty products have been your favorites recently?
And since it is Friday, what are your favorite weekend activities? I think my husband and I are going to hit the botanical center this weekend for a dose of much needed dose of spring! Happy weekend!
