Update & My Current Beauty Faves

Hey, Glamour Dolls!

How are you all?!

Long time no post...it feels good to finally write something on here.

What's been going on with me? Just life. I've been busy and focused on a few things; which has been leaving me drained and given me a lack of desire to do anything else. Things have been all work and no play for a while and I'm finally getting my balance back again (sigh of relief!). Thankfully, I go on vacation in a few weeks. I hope to write a few more posts before I leave :-)

As far as beauty news, I have been using products in my own stash-I have bought a few things here and there and I did purchase a big haul from a Mac Pro class I took the beginning of October (more about that in another post). Here are some of my faves that I've been using constantly using since the last time I posted.

KISSABLE COUTURE GLOSSES

I bought these glosses at The Makeup Show back in May and I've been loving them every since. The glosses are really long wearing and the pigmentation applies like a lip stick. I really like that the glosses are not sticky and apply smooth. I've finished up two tubes and I will be repurchasing a few more.

MAC VOLCANIC ASH EXFOLIATOR

This was an item that I bought out of curiosity a few months ago. I didn't need it, but; after seeing all of it's raving views I went on and bought it. It's a really nice exfoliator that leaves your skin wonderfully soft.  I apply it once a week after I cleanse my face to give my skin a deep clean. I've been using another exfoliator, but; once I started using this one, I threw the other one out (the bottle was half full).

I can't remember which collection this came out with, since it was limited edition, I bought two bottles. I asked if Mac was going to make this permanent at the Mac Pro class I took and the manager there said that they will be making it permanent. Can't wait!


MODEL IN A BOTTLE

I had this since The Makeup Show, I've used it several times and each time it does exactly what it claims. It holds my makeup in place until I take it off...no touch ups needed. I was very skeptical, I didn't think anything could hold your makeup that long, but; it does. I tested this when it was extremely hot outside and  the makeup lasted all day.

I really like that each bottle can hold up to 200+ plus sprays, so; you really get a lot of use out of the product. I just bought another one for my makeup artistry kit, it'll be great for weddings. The only thing I don't like is that the scent is sweet smelling, reminds me of a perfume; (I'm not a perfume girl) the scent sticks with you all day. The smell is a small inconvenience compared to the longevity of your makeup.


URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE #1

I really haven't been wearing a lot of makeup the last few months, when I did apply eyeshadow, I always grabbed this palette. I don't know if it was because it's the first palette I see or because the colors are so conveniently coordinated, either way this palette gets a lot of love from me.

Everything is right in the palette: base color, lid color, crease color and highlight all in one. I don't even have to think about it, I just pick it up, apply, blend and go. Once I get out of  my comfortable routine, I will start using my other palettes in my collection :-) I have to thank my girl La again for this palette. I won it in giveaway a while ago and I adore it!

What products are you loving right now?