I just looked up fabulous on google and that is what came up. I don't know what it is, but I know I love it. Wait... it's FABULOUS. That is what it is. FABULOUS.
So for this blog post I'm delving into some perfume, nails and then skincare. I planned to do bath and body and then tools, but it was getting out of hand so there will be a part 3 in a few days. Be on the lookout.
Perfume
So on this one I was listing my all time favorites (one that is is always limited edition released every several years or so), but then I thought, "NO!". What are the ones you reached for just this year. So yes while I love LUSH's "Olive Branch," Perfume (it is the one that is limited edition though you can still find the shower gel if you click HERE) OR Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt, these are the ones that I discovered this year.
Oribe Cote d'Azure Perfume $95 at Birchbox.com - If any of you have tried the delicious Oribe haircare products you understand the brilliance of that smell. Well apparently listened to their consumer because they put it in a bottle. It has top notes of lemon, black currant, bergamot and Sicilian orange, with middle notes of tuberose, blue cyclamen and white jasmine. It is followed up with basenotes of sandalwood, vetiver and amber, so it is very nuanced.
LaVanilla $58 at LaVanila.com is just the perfect vanilla. While there are several versions of the vanilla scent from LaVanila, this is my favorite. It is made from the Madagascar Vanilla Bean which gives it a more mature scent rather than something a 13 year old would wear. It also has Gogi berry and a botanical blend so this is again much more layered than that of the typical vanilla scents you get.
Nails
Once again I love my OPI, Essie and other nail polishes but I wanted to give you what I discovered this year. So here we go.
Zoya - Approximately $10 per bottle at Zoya.com - The two lines they released this year that got Ms. Faux on the Zoya bandwagon was their NAKED MANICURE LINE which gives the most impossible perfectly polished look to your nails as it treats, corrects discoloration and helps to protect your nails.
My other favorite from this line was their mattes from their MATTE VELVET LINE. I admit this was a trend that I thought would pass Ms. Faux by, but Zoya made it happen for me. Their polishes just made my nails look so very lush and textured.
Sally Hansen Dries Instantly Top Coat - $3.67 at DrugStore.com - This product made it possible for Ms. Faux to want to do her nails more often which is really something that I do not do. It dries so fast, which is the issue I have with other topcoats and painting my nails in general. It made the process much more tolerable.
Lip Balm
O.k. this is the last time I'm going to say this because it is applying throughout. Loves me some other products but these are the two that I discovered this year.
Korres Lip Butter - $12 at Sephora.com - I am going to admit a lot of what I love about this product is the smell, but added to that is that it has a very moisturizing formulation and really does protect and mostly moisturize my lips. Also it comes in a few colors so it is very flattering. My favorite was Jasmine.
ByTerry - Baume de Rose - $60 at Beautybar.com - O.k. this is ridiculously expensive, but IT WORKS! I keep this lip balm by my bed and put it on at night before I drift off. I wake up in the morning with perfectly moisturized lips. Now... I don't think this is an all the time lip balm, but more like a mask for your lips as it leaves a very light film on your lips that eventually is absorbed. It does however come in other colors as well. Seriously though as a night mask for your lips, I love this stuff.
Bioderma Micellar Water $26.87 at Amazon.com - This delightful French micellar water was only really available in France for many years. At least that is the only place that I saw it. I did however manage to find it on Amazon.com. While I think there are perfectly acceptable drugstore options on the market and they are getting better and better (check out Garnier's new Micellar Water Line) I have to say this is where it all began for me and what I used until I just recently ran out. Note, due to price I will likely keep replacing now with Garnier's Micellar Water, but there will always be a beautiful spot in my heart for Bioderma. Easy on the eyes on tough on make up. The perfect Micellar Water.
Alchimie Forever Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask $60 at Alchimie-Forever.com Rather than go into great detail click HERE for my previous Faux reviews on this delightful mask. This just reminded me of it and will be what I treat my face to tonight.
GlamGlow ThirstyMud - $45 at Amazon.com - I refuse to link this product to Sephora anymore (although you can get it there) because it is always cheaper than Sephora's $60 pricetag on Amazon.com. That being said, this is the perfect mask for 15 minutes, overnight or on a plane. It is a sheer coverage mask, that may make your skin look a little shiny, but you wash it off and perfectly moisturized skin. I used this on my trip to Italy and beat the effects of recycled plane air on the skin.
Real Chemistry Luminous 3 Minute Peel - $48 at Amazon.com - This product amazes and disgusts me, but all in the best ways. As you rub it in you will feel little beads of dead skin start to ball up. At first I questioned where this was really skin, but as I realized more was coming up on the sides of my cheeks (where I am dryest) than anywhere else I realized, yep it is working. Also I could visibly see the difference after using this product. Boscia makes a similar version with their Exfoliating Peel Gel, but I prefer Real Chemistry more.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir - $49 at Sephora.com - This is another Italy trip worthy product. I love this spray. While it claims to have clarifying and toning abilities (which I will say yes), I have to admit my favorite element of this product is that it literally wakes you up with it's herbal scented goodness. Click HERE. Ms. Faux has given this product much love and a, "Best in Skin," award.
Target Large Cotton Rounds $2.59 at Target.com - Sure these are more expensive than the regular 99 cent bag that you can also get, but they are much larger and made of better material. They will not shed on your skin and all you will need is one to cleanse your entire face. I've made the switch. I will never go back.
Sephora Radiance Cleansing Foam - $15 at Sephora.com - If I'm in my shower and not looking to use my clairsonic and just want a good cleanser for my face 9 times out of 10 I'm going to reach for this. It isn't drying and really just does a good job cleansing my face. It also smells of that heavenly Sephora Skincare fragrance.
Coconut Oil - $12.95 at Amazon.com - Seriously if you don't own coconut oil I have to ask, "why not?" Buy some and put it in your cabinet and forget about it. Actually you won't forget about it because it has so many uses from teeth to skin to hair to cooking. Click HERE to look at Ms. Faux's various uses for this miracle substance.
Crystal Collagen Facial Face Mask $11.49 for (5) at Amazon.com - So I use a lot of sheet masks and I have to say hands down this is my favorite. Not only does the gold mask look and feel decadent on your skin, I do feel more moisturized after having used it.
First Aid Beauty Eye Duty Triple Remedy: Brighten, Depuff and Smooth - $36 at Sephora.com - One reason that I am glad I did this blog is that it re-introduced me to some products that I had forgotten about and this is one of the primary ones. I don't know what is in this tube, other than magic. It is perfect for no make up days where you just want your eyes to look a little better or under make up. This is a tube of miracles for under the eyes. Seriously... just go buy this magic.
MAC Cleanse Off Oil - $31 at MACcosmetics.com - Now there are other fine make up removing oils out there. If you are not using an oil to remove your make up I really do have to ask, "why not?" You should be and this is the best. They were the first. What Toyota is to cars MAC is to cleansing oils. They have just figured it out.
Microfiber Cloths - $13.50 at Amazon.com - I have to admit I use these multiple times daily. For washing my face, for cleaning brushes, for wiping off my hands. I love that they are eco-friendly (simply wash and re-use) and they dry much faster than a regular wash cloth. Add all of that to the fact that they come in an array of colors and these are just something you should always have in your bathroom. Also they protect your good washcloths form pesky mascara a lipstick stains and area really soft to use on your face.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub - $6.59 at Drugstore.com - Trust when I say if you want a line of skincare for brightening and don't want to spend a lot of cash, turn to Aveeno's Positively Radiant Line. Seriously they win tons of awards and while not all of my favorites in any given category, they are all solid products. This one however is the scrub I reached for most often in my shower in 2015. It is really gentle for everyday use and good enough to get rid of the scaliest skin.
MAC Fix+ $22 at MACcosmetics.com - MAC is at it again and this time with their primer and setting spray which is their Fix+. Again they are the trendsetters and they know how to do it right. If you are looking for the best setting spray, look no further. Now they did recently come out with a new more moisturizing version that I will review a bit later on this blog so be on the lookout.
Sephora Liquid Moisturizing Skin Concentrate $22 at Sephora.com - is the brilliance of a toner and serum in one. Ya'll know me. If I can skip a step I do. Also... when my skin is just feeling a bit tight or parched, I always reach for this product on one of my favorite Target Ovals. Rub around and skin feels great again.
So there you go. There is Ms. Faux best in perfume, nails and skin care. Stay tunes because coming up is the best in bath and body, tools and hair.
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