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My Current Beauty Favorites

02/24/16 | Beauty, Benefit, makeup, Oscar Blandi, Sephora, Urban Decay

It has been a long time since I have given a run down of my favorite beauty products. I know Sparkles and Shoes is not a beauty blog and there are dozens of ladies, and even a few gents who write terrific beauty blogs and film stunning YouTube videos about everything beauty related and then some but sometimes you need a pinch of real.

What do I mean a pinch of real? I will never endorse $1,000 per jar night cream or swoon all over glitter body lotion because someone gave it to me for free or paid me to say something nice about it. On occasion I do receive samples from companies but I use the whole thing before passing judgment and only if I really do love it (to the point where I would buy a full size with my own money), would I consider writing about it. So with a pinch of real I thought it was about time to share my current beauty favorites, six products I am currently loving. 

Current Beauty Favorites - Sephora Rouge Shine Lipstick No 37

Sephora Rouge Shine Lipstick No. 37:  I have been searching for a pigmented lipstick that is high gloss but is acceptable for everyday wear for months and finally found this shade in the fall. It is called Sweet Dreams and is described as rosy brown with iridescent shimmer. While I don’t quite agree with the color description I love the shade and the price – only $12 – and it definitely provides a great pop of pink with a rich, glossy shine.

Current Beauty Favorites - RapidLash Eyelash & Eyebrow Enhancing Serum

RapidLash Eyelash & Eyebrow Enhancing Serum:  This stuff works miracles, I have to tell you!  I have mentioned RapidLash before on the blog but my love is everlasting and I have just started using both the eyelash and eyebrow serum again. I apply both products every night before bed and at the end of eight weeks I be sure to do a before and anfter. 
 
Current Beauty Favorites - Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Concealer

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Concealer: This has been my go-to concealer for years with the winning combination of a smooth, easy to apply formula and some serious full coverage full coverage. Depending on my tan I toggle back and forth between shades 01 Light and 02 Light / Medium and I use it daily both as an under eye concealer and to hide any spots.  

Current Beauty Favorites - BUTTERelixirBundle

BUTTER elixir Bundle: If you are going to splurge on luxury beauty products and are looking to try a new brand -BUTTERelixir should be on your list.  With acne prone skin I have been very cautious to try face oil but this gave my dry, winter skin exactly what it was needing and my hair was incredibly shiny after using the hair oil – not bad shiny, good shiny. I received smaller sizes as a samples but the usual bundle will have a larger version of both oils as well as the deliciously soft lip balm. 

Current Beauty Favorites - SUrban Decay 247 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion: In high school I was all about rimming my eyes in dark pencil for high school dances especially since I was not allowed to wear noticeable makeup to my all girls high school and it did not make sense to put it on for swim practice (hello raccoon eyes). I first found this liner sophomore year of high school and purchased it a few times before finding another I loved. Fast-forward nearly a decade and while I had not used this eyeliner in years and I decided to give it another try purchased it on my most recent trip to Sephora. Why did I ever stop using this? It is great!  The color perversion is the brand’s matte blackest black and this waterproof formula definitely does not budge.

Current Beauty Favorites - Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo
 
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Powder: I have used just about every dry shampoo on the market and I keep coming back to this one.  The consistency is very similar to baby powder and I find it does apply very, very white but only a few seconds of working it into your roots is needed for it to completely disappear, even with my very dark hair.

What beauty products are you currently loving? 

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Comments

  1. ellesees.net says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:44 am

    i love the UD pencil–one of THE BEST i’ve ever used. worth the $.

  2. Mary Kate says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    I have dry acne–prone skin and I’ve never heard of BUTTER, I’ll have to try it out!

    Mary Kate
    http://www.mynewchicagolife.com

  3. Laura Kathleen says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    I may need to try that eyelash stuff, I have never used an eyelash serum but I’ve always wanted to lengthen my lashes! Thanks for sharing “real” loves, I love Sephora lipstick for an affordable stick!

    Laura | Laura Aime Vous

  4. Sun Moon says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for the recommendation, you have really fine selection here, I’ll consider.
    Come & see my blog: http://sunmoonstyle.blogspot.co.at/

  5. Misty says

    February 24, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    I use and love Boi-ing. I also use their Erase Paste.

  6. thehautecookie says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    dry shampoo is great on clean hair for that extra volume ues it all the time gotta check that one out! xO!
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  7. Maggie says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    I have to try that RapidLash – looks intriguing!

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  8. Alecz says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:45 am

    I use dry shampoo ALL THE TIME! I’ll check this one out. Also that lipstick is beautiful.

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