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February Favorites

I went on a bit of a spending bender last month when it comes to beauty and skincare products. I couldn't help myself! Does it help if I say I did it for the blog...?

Anyway! Because I went a little nuts-o on the products, I got an opportunity to try out some new goodies for you. So, I thought I would share with you my favorites from last month (how is it already March?!).

Jouer Highlighter in 'Rose Quartz'

I rediscovered this in the back of my drawer at the beginning of last month and quickly fell back in love! I like to use this on top of my Glossier highlight for that extra umph! It's the prettiest rose gold that makes your skin look almost wet; it's stunning!

I got this in my February Boxycharm box and I have been using it non-stop. But, not as a highlighter-- as a blush! Because it's so rosey on me, I use this in place of a blush and every time I do, I get compliments on how my skin looks like it's glowing! While it doesn't have the strong pigment like a true blush would, it does give me a glowing-from-within look that I adore-- especially in these cold Chicago winters.

I keep these in the fridge and use them when I am looking seriously tired. I get pretty puffy under eyes when I don't get enough sleep and these save the day! I like them chilled because the cold helps with puffiness to begin with so having both that and the serum on the masks is like magic.

Since going off of my birth control (I'll blog about this more another time - but no, I'm not trying to get pregnant!!!!) I have been getting some breakouts on my back and chest. As this has never happened to me before I wasn't sure what to do. But, I remembered that my Salicylic acid was sitting in my medicine cabinet so I tried that...and it worked! I found that this serum is too strong for my face but it did a great job of clearing up acne on my body.

I have been using this product every night for the past month and I see a huge difference in the pigmentation on my face. I have a few acne scars and significant redness but this has helped tone both of those down. I have also read that this is great for stretch marks so I may try that next!

I just purchased this but I am already obsessed! I was using Glossier Boy Brow for the past several months but wanted to try something else. I had always heard about Gimme Brow but it wasn't until I got my brows done at the Benefit Brow Bar that I really saw the power of Gimme Brow. I love the shade (I am #3) and the definition it gives my brows. It looks so natural and doesn't give off that 'these aren't my real brows' vibe. I am already a huge fan!

Wow, just wow. This product is lash changing! I use this with my L'Oreal Lash Paradise and I am totally obsessed! This adds to much length and volume and thickness to my lashes that I cannot get with just mascara alone. It's amazing how much this $5 primer changed my lashes-- and, the amount of compliments I get on my lashes now is more than ever before; who wouldn't want that?!

What products have you been loving lately? Do you like seeing these monthly favorites? Have you tried any of the products I loved so much? Let me know!

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