Favorite… “preferred before all others of the same kind”. Well, in the world of makeup, it’s safe to say that this idea is close to a cow jumping over the moon or learning quantum physics in a day. Simply put, it is a feat I have yet to even attempt to delve into, and so I prefer the term, “picks”. September for me is the transition month…for Weather, (I’m talking waking up to 60 degrees, spiking to 105 a few hours after, and dropping again to the 60s at night, alternate days of dry to humid, well at least in our side of the globe in fantabulous Los Angeles), Fashion (Summer is slowly fading away to give in to Fall), and with this, Makeup Styles. This month, I have been loving these products and been using it this whole month it seems. Some products I’ve had for quite a while now, but just like a pair of shoes in your closet, sometimes you forget how much you love them because it was stored in the back all this time and lo and behold, you rediscover that brick of gold sitting there all along. I have been absolutely loving my COLOURPOP Super Shock Shadows for on-the-go days where you just don’t have time to blend until your hands hurt. I completely forgot these because like that pair of shoes, it was in my back drawer, hiding amongst its powder palette sisters. And I remembered how much I actually loved it, and its no muss no fuss application. Before I knew it, I pretty much stuck to these as my staple eye looks this whole month. The mousse-like/gel texture makes it so easy to work with, and it sticks to your lids without fall out, genius. And the pigmentation especially their metallic and pearlized finishes, amazing! You don’t even need an eye primer in my opinion, because of the consistency of the shadow, it actually feels like a primer already. Best part… drumroll… price point. $5 for each shade! Are you kidding... this for me is a no brainer. Parking in Hollywood costs more…four times over to be exact. The cherry on top - it’s made in my stomping ground, Los Angeles. So you not only get Made in the USA products, but great quality for your buck. These are only available online so don’t forget to register so you get $5 off your first purchase! Another September pick is my resurfaced love for liquid lipsticks. Truth be told, I never liked liquid lipsticks in the past. I would steer clear from them because all the ones I’ve tried were too drying, settled into fine lines, and by the end of the day, your lips looked like they got a sunburn, no not the tan, the peeling part. Not cute. BUT…after much testing and what seemed like 30 chapped looking lips after, I discovered my absolute top two brands for this category…KAT VON D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick and JOUER Cosmetics Long-Wear Lip Crème Liquid Lipstick. *cue Angels singing* I am absolutely over the moon in love with these two formulations. Not only are they long wearing, (I have tried wearing these for 8 hours at least, and it did not budge, bleed or crack, all this with zero retouch while withstanding greasy food, coffee sips and pretty much your daily grind) but they are so light-weight that you practically do not feel them on your lips when applied. Sure, they'll eventually fade, I mean it's not cement, but in terms of longevity, Kudos! Kat Von D Beauty’s line is Vegan and Cruelty-free (they define it as as a product that does not contain any animal products or by-products, and has not been tested on animals) and the creator, Kat Von D, is a brilliant LA based tattoo artist who shares her craft and artistry, so that we too can discover our creative outlet through the art of makeup. I personally love what Kat Von D Beauty epitomizes: “We are bold, unapologetic, outspoken and different in our own way. We are artists, poets and lovers. We are the outsiders and the insiders. – KVD” Jouer Cosmetics (pronounced “zhew-ey” means ‘to play’ in French) on the other hand, was created by Christina Zilber, a busy mom of two, who wanted to provide women with personalized beauty and modern convenience. What's more, she wanted a line that encompasses “beauty with skincare included”. Pretty much your double duty product for that classic and effortless look. Beauty with skincare? I think that is every woman's dream. Sign me up! I especially appreciate Jouer's wide spectrum of NUDE color choices, from warm to cool tones. This is great for women who prefer the "natural lip" look but still have that little bit of glam going on. Not only are these two brands stellar in quality, but what they embody…I don’t have enough thumbs to give it the proper recognition it deserves. You may have noticed, I do love to know more about the brand and its background, because for me, not only is quality important, but the driving force behind the artistry, which is what really inspires me and, what gets my loyalty. These two liquid lippies are definitely a toss up for me, I simply could not pick one over the other.
There you have it, my 3 top picks for the start of the BER months. Time to dust off those sweaters and boots! With fall comes a whole new makeup flair, can’t wait to share those with you! Stay tuned! Xoxo, Lala
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