June 2015 Favorites!

June is coming to an end and that means it's time for my monthly favorites! Summer is in full swing and there has been some gnarly heat waves that have not been doing great things for my make up. So most of what I have been wearing this month has fantastic staying power through heat, sweat and cuts down on my face looking like an oil slick. Here we go!

Let's talk foundation. My favorite combo has been the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte in 102 Shell Beige and L'Oreal True Match in W3. While I cannot live without my Infallible Pro-Matte, I have a love-hate relationship with True Match. When first applied it looks beautiful, skin-like, natural and has minimal dewiness that I don't mind. Four hours later, I look so greasy and foundation is sliding right off my nose and chin. But when combined with Pro-Matte, oh my gawd, so good. It lasts my full work day, even on a 100 degree day, and still looks great when I come home. 

The bronzer combo I can't stop using is my theBalm Bahama Mama and my tried and true Physicians Formula Mineral Glow Pearls in Light Bronze. I use the Bahama Mama (which is matte) to lightly contour and the Glow Pearls (shimmery) to warm up my face. I have always repurchased the Glow Pearls when I run out because the shimmer is subtle, gives my face a nice glow and is fool proof to use since it blends out so well. When you first open it though it does have an intense glitter over spray like most Physicians Formula products do, but that is easy to dust off. Mine is well loved obviously! 

Check out my other post and swatch on the Bahama Mama bronzer here since I feel like I always talk about it!

Since blush fades the quickest for me, especially in the heat, my Colour Pop Blush in Birthday Suit has been my go to because it's staying power is fantastic. It's a nice natural pink shade that actually stays on my cheeks throughout the day. 

Since I tend to look extra oily dewy in the summer, I try not to highlight too much. The Wet n' Wild Color Icon Bronzer (really a highlighter) in Reserve Your Cabana is what I've been using almost every day. The sheen is so subtle and soft that it looks like a very natural, 'glow from within' highlight since it's more of a beige powder. Some say it's the closest dupe at the drugstore for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders and gives a similar effect at a fraction of the cost. Plus it's a huge amount of product that you get for under 4 bucks!

I've been going pretty minimal on the lips and using more lip butters/balms since my lips have been so chapped lately. The Maybelline Color Whisper in Made-It Mauve has been my favorite. It's a mauve-brown that gives my lips a wash of color and feels hydrating at the same time.

An eye shadow quad I've been obsessing over is the Maybelline Eyestudio in Copper Chic. These shadows have such a smooth, buttery feel that they almost feel like a cream! They are also super pigmented and metallic. 

My ultimate summer staple is setting spray, because without it my makeup would melt right off. My Skindinavia Bridal Setting Spray has been a life saver in this heat and helps not only keep my makeup in place but minimizes shine from oil and sweat. 

What are your favorites for this month?! 

xoxo

Jessica