October’s beauty favorites include:
SK-II Skin Refining Treatment (1) has been a miracle worker in improving my skin. It’s a night time skincare treatment that helps to refine the skin and remove dead skin cells overnight. I have been using it regularly since September and it is gentle but very effective at clearing up the complexion and giving it a more radiant look.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Luxe Color-Lasting Lip Lacquers in Sweet Stiletto and Seduction (2) are both great pigmented neutrals. I have Sweet Stiletto swatched and reviewed here. Since then I’ve bought a few more of the glosses (and really like them). Let me know in the comments if you are interested in seeing a review.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette (3) has been a staple this past month. During my move, I had most of my beauty items packed away in bubble wrap and boxes, I kept a small handful of things in a makeup case for regular use. This was one of them, I used this almost exclusively the past few weeks. It’s versatile and goes with just about any kind of look. Swatches and review can be found here.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Moonlight (4) is a new shade I discovered in the Mini Caviar Stick Eye Color Set for this holiday. I just reviewed it a few days ago but purchased it the first week of October (sometimes testing takes a long time for me). I will definitely be purchasing the full size of this color soon. It’s the perfect platinum warm taupe shimmer.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard and Ginger (5) are my two newest concealer discoveries. I’m super picky when it comes to concealer (I’ve used Clé de Peau Beauté and By Terry almost exclusively for years, swatches of all Cle de Peau Beaute shades here). I’ll have a full review up next week, but the NARS lives up to the hype. It’s quite incredible.
Wayne Goss Brush #16 is a large super soft domed brush (6). I bought it from Beautylish which describes it as being “designed for controlled application and pristine blending.” This brush is one of the largest shadow brushes I own. I’ve been using it to apply Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder under the eyes. It’s a soft but dense brush that picks up the powder nicely and gives smooth application.
Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder Shade 2 is another new favorite (7). The powder comes in three shades, I was matched to #2 which is a very good match for my Chanel 30 / Tom Ford Bisque 04 skin tone. I’m normally not a fan of pressed powders because I find that they look chalky or end up darkening my face (I prefer powder foundations instead). This one by Charlotte Tilbury changed my outlook completely. I saw it applied on my friend who is very fair in Shade 1. The artist brushed it over her skin as a touchup without adding any foundation or concealer and the effect was quite incredible.
Urban Decay Naked2 Basics (8) is the best matte eyeshadow palette I have tried. You can see swatches in this post here. I’ve been reaching for this one quite frequently as my no-fuss go-to everyday kind of palette.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil Spray (9) has made my favorites list for a nice pick-me-up. It has a really nice soothing scent and hydrates the skin nicely without being too heavy. More thoughts on three dry oils here.
By Terry released six tinted shades of her cult classic Baume de Rose called the Baume De Rose Nutri-Couleur. I splurged on four of the shades but I’m smitten with the plum shade in Fig Fiction (10).
Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil (11) is a regular favorite. The past month I’ve been using it more frequently as my hands and fingers have been dryer than normal. It smells like lush coconut. Works like a charm to fix dry cuticles.
Tom Ford Spanish Pink (12) is my favorite nude pink lipstick of the moment. There’s nothing like it that I’ve tested. It has just the right amount of warmth in it to make it look slightly peachy but not too much. Swatches here.
What were your beauty favorites in October?
Tom Ford swatches link leads to Pink Dusk, not Spanish Pink 🙂 I want to try the SKII! Thanks for the list!! and happy halloween!
Just updated the link, thanks for letting me know!
I'd love to see your swatches and reviews of the other CT glosses you purchased. Even though CT counters will soon be coming to Nordstrom, I know they won't be widely available for quite awhile if ever which means I'll probably be sampling this line blind. So, the more of your excellent swatches I can see, the better. I've seen swatches online of some of the other glosses but, in truth, they don't compare in quality to your excellent photography and lighting. Thanks for all the effort and artistry you put into your posts, Sabrina.
Thank you Eileen, you are too sweet. I will post swatches soon 🙂
Hi, I'm a big fun of your blog! I've just got Ambient Lighting Palette. It's my first Hourglass and I love it! Since I read about Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Powder here, I'm planing to buy one for me. I'm Chanel 20 skin tone.Do you think its shade 2 will fit? or #1 will be better? Mariko
Hi Mariko, it's tough to say which will match you best, I think #2 might be too dark, but it's tough to match online. I would suggest calling a Charlotte Tilbury counter, the one at the Grove should have Chanel as well, perhaps you can ask to see what they would recommend?
Hi Sabrina, Thank you for your reply. I'll try to call them! Mariko
Everything you have here looks amazing. I really want to try CT I have nothing of hers yet, may treat myself at Christmas 🙂
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Everyone raves about this Urban Decay palette. I will have to give it a go!
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Really curious about Charlotte Tilbury products but they are not readily available for me to see in person just yet! Hoping they come to a retailer near me. I know I can order online, but I prefer to see in person first! Thanks for this post, enjoyed it!
Reallu want to try Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes! Lilly xx http://alittlelilly.blogspot.nl/
My October favorites are the Pixi glow tonic, Kevin aucoin eyelash curler, and Laura mercier oil free tinted moisturizer!
Great picks!
I definitely need to try SK-II !!! Sounds great
Lots of love, xx
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I really want to try that Nars concealer in custard!!
I've just got the Naked Basics 2 and i love it!
Great post 😀
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