I've gone through countless amounts of packages full of new spring makeup collections, skincare lines and hair products and am still putting new products to the test. If you follow me on Instagram, you've been enjoying sneak peeks of the latest and greatest with me. Some products are worth raving about as they've either become staples, blew my mind or impacted my beauty regimen in some way greater than the others. This will be a new feature on BSS, a round up of a few of my favorite things. Allow me to introduce you, because after all, it's my job to help you cut through the clutter.
When I was first introduced to Make, I fell in love with the concept before the cosmetics. As part of the We See Beauty Foundation, the company partners with local artists to create products and gives a portion of the revenue to help women's start ups in the US . Make Matte Finish Blush, $22.50 in Limoges Pink has been my go to pick-me-up for spring. Always thinking of myself as a pinky/peach girl, I've been wearing NARS Blush in Orgasm since the beginning of time, but this is a nice change.
While it's not brand new, I just tried out Dr. Brandt's Laser A-Peel System, $78, when considering it for an upcoming segment. A bit obsessed with peels, exfoliants and masks, I underestimated the power of the at-home peel that promised in-office-like results. It's the first peel and mask that made parts of my face tingle in a long time. One word: strong. After leaving it on for five minutes, I rinsed and applied the soothing gel as instructed. Immediately, it looked as if I had a facial with extractions.
Chip free polish for up to two weeks? Sounds great, but I'm super anal about my gel manicures and will only go to one salon in NYC to get them, which happens to be all the way on the Upper East Side! I began using Dior's Gel Top Coat, $24, which is a thick top coat that goes on like a gel, but dries normally. My regular polish lasts about an extra two days (yay!), but stays shiny until my next mani, which is the real benefit.
Lots and lots and lots of lashes. No lie. I've tested about six mascaras in the past week and while I was impressed by a few of them for different reasons, Elizabeth Arden's Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara, $24, blew them all away. I've been partial to Lancome's Hypnose Star Mascara since it launched last fall, and I still love it, but this one gives a different look. Full, separated, light-weight lashes. Lots of them.
Finally a fragrance where the scent is just as delicate and precious as the bottle. Valentino's Valentina Assoluto Eau De Parfum, $117 is one to covet. It's a sensual fruity floral with a hint of vanilla.
While you may have a ton of options for dressing your lips, there are only three lipsticks every woman should own. Consider these three the main staples in your lipstick wardrobe and the rest, well, why not right? Makeup Artist, Michael Shepherd of GlamSquad, gave me the rundown.
