Rounding up my January beauty favorites for the month!
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in the new formula has been a win for me! Full review here and also a demo here. I’ve been reaching for it a lot and love the coverage and naturally glowy finish. This has been the formula I’ve worn the most this month.
I think an updated skincare routine is in order as it’s been a while since I’ve done one, but I wanted to mention a few favorites this past month.
I’ve been using the LED masks more consistently and really love the one from Currentbody. I still have the original but recently updgraded to the Mask Series 2 which has a better fit to the contours of the face. They’ve since added a couple newer versions with different lights that I’m curious about, but so far I’ve really been loving the Mask Series 2. You can use code BEAUTYLB for 10% off.
La Mer is quite the splurge, but my skin texture has improved drastically after using the Regenerating Serum. I’ve been using this for almost two months and it’s really helpled with fine lines and my skin isn’t as dull anymore. I’ve also used up The Renewal Oil and Moisturizing Soft Cream multiple times and recently repurchased over the holidays. My wallet is not happy about it, but no matter what I try, I keep going back to these two. The oil is my favorite and I love mixing it in with other face creams.
Dior Beauty has my heart for new launches! I stopped by my local Dior Beauty boutique earlier in the year and picked up the new Addict Perfumes, new lip oils and Forever Skin Bronzing Balm Sticks. I haven’t done a review but will soon. By now I’ve already almost used up an entire bottle of the Dior Addict Rosy Glow Eau de Parfum (sweet floral) and bought a second. The new Forever Skin Bronzing Balm Sticks are really good (Shade 03 shown). I like them better than the Contour Sticks. The new Bronzing Balm Sticks are sheerer and the colors are better suited for my skin tone for a more natural look.
The Hourglass Cosmetics Curator Palettes have had mixed reviews. I think there are some hits and misses with these. These are great if you want a more natural eye look or don’t wear eyeshadow a lot because the combinations are great for an effortless look. Some of them pull a little too natural looking which is why I give some of them a miss. However, I rediscovered Futurist which is a beautiful one I have been reaching for a lot. It’s in action in this reel here in case you’re curious.
So many of you love Sarah Creal and I have also fallen in love with her products. Her makeup has been in heavy rotation and I find myself reaching for her No Further Questions Glosses and Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Longwear Eyeliners. So many of you have raved about her eyeliners and I agree they are 10/10! They glide on easily without tugging and I love the pigment. I didn’t expect to love the Today’s Highlights Balm Luminizer as much as I do. I think these have the perfect amount of pigment and glow for me. I like blending them on top of a cream or powder blush whenever I feel like the blush color is too saturated. This gives the cheeks that pretty glow.
Tatcha used to be one of my favorite skincare brands but with all the new launches and skincare testing they kind of fell off my radar. I recently rediscovered some things thanks to some recommendations from you and love the Rice Enzyme Powder for a gentle exfoliant. I also love the Kissu Lip Mask for these dry winter months. I tried the Kissu Lip Serum and have to say while I love the packaging and applicator, the Lip Mask is a million times better at hydration (at least for me).
For perfume, aside from the Dior, I also have been obsessed with Creed Pure White Cologne. It’s a fresh clean scent that has Grapefruit, Petit Grain, Bigarade, Jasmine, Orris Butter, Watermelon, White Musk, Ambroxan and Cedarwood. This is the most expensive perfume I’ve ever purchased, but it’s the best clean fresh scent I’ve ever tried and also happens to be Andrew’s favorite scent on me. I personally find it fresh, unique and makes me so happy. I really love the Refillable Atomizers (also here) to fill with my go-to scents and carry them in my purse. These make really beautiful gifts too.
Also not beauty related but I get asked about my jewelry almost daily! I have saved the details on everything I wear to my JEWERLY highlights, let me know if you want an updated jewelry tour! My wedding band and tiny T Wire Diamond Ring is also from Tiffany. The ring on my index is from Mejuri.
My link bracelet is an older style from Tiffany & Co. They don’t make this particular style anymore but it’s one of my favorite gifts from Andrew and I think I’ve had it for over 10 years.
The tennis bracelet was a splurge last year from James Allen and I love it! Some of you might remember from my Instagram stories that I had been on the hunt for one for probably over a year. My wrists are very small so most everything I’ve seen online needs to be custom made which means it will take longer to create and ship. I had planned to visit a few jewelers in NYC but given all the other fun things to do in New York, I never made it to those shops.
After reading a lot of reviews I decided on James Allen last July and I’m 100% thrilled with this purchase. I also have some earrings from them which I really love. My bracelet is s a lab diamond tennis bracelet in the 6 inch length, 5 carats with 14K Yellow Gold. I was able to buy this with a good promo code so the price was very reasonable. Loved that it was in a 6 inch length (my wrist is 5.5 inches) so I didn’t have to get it resized. It did take a little over 30 days for them to make and ship it. The clasp is very strong and it’s a little hard to get on and off on my own, but I think it was 100% worth the splurge. If I had been able to try it on in person I probably would have opted for a larger carat option, but I think this is a great size to start.
That wraps up my favorites this month! I’m working my way through new concealer formulas. You can see the demo of Chanel Ultra Le Teint in BD31 and B40 here (this is the first Chanel concealer formula I’ve actually liked) and also a demo of Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Concealer in 6.5, 7 and 7.5 here. I’ll have a roundup of Chanel, Charlotte Tilbury, RMS, Victoria Beckham Beauty and Prada as soon as I can!
What did you love this past month?
