Part 2 Top 10 Summer Beauty Favourites 2013

Hello again :) ! Here are my next five favourite products that I've been loving this summer. Thanks so much for reading and let me know what your favourites have been over these last few months. Also if you have any requests, please let me know.

Product # 6: Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso 

If you're into watching Beauty Gurus on Youtube like I am, you've probably heard about this product already. A lot probably. And with good reason! This blush is super pigmented so a little goes a long way and the colour is absolutely gorgeous. If you're not into shimmery and intense blushes, this particular shade could be the one for you because it's not too sparkly and it looks very natural on the cheeks. Usually, when applying the product, I will dust some on the apples of my cheeks and the blend out towards the hairline to achieve a very soft and natural finish. Milani's blush is very build-able so whether you wish to add subtle colour to your cheeks or whether you prefer to keep everything else to a minimal and play them up, the end result will be gorgeous. As for the other shades, I haven't tried them but I've seen many swatches and demos of the other colours and they all look incredible as well. The product is sold at an affordable price of about 8$ in the US. 

Product # 7: LaCoupe Perfect Curls Mousse

To be honest, I didn't know what to expect when I first picked up this 2 ounze travel size curl shaping mousse at the drugstore before going on vacation. I thought that it wouldn't be anything special and that it might weigh my hair down. But I was so wrong! I absolutely loves this product! I usually pump a bit of this into my wet hair after brushing it and then let it air dry and this does the trick. My super super curly hair is tamed and it doesn't look greasy, wet or weighed down. It also smells really nice (kind of like green apples). It also claims that it can work on wavy and straight hair as well which is great! Now you might be thinking, okay but why is this in her summer favourites? Well the reason I included this product in my favourites is because I believe that summer is a time to be relaxing and bringing out yur best features without putting a ton of work into it. By buying a mousse, serum, taming spray etc. you get to embrace your beauty without all the fuss. To me, it's a win win! 

Product # 8: CoverGirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm in Peony

I've really enjoyed wearing CoverGirl's Gloss Balms for a while now because they feel very moisturizing on the lips yet they deliver just the perfect amount of colour. Lips are left feeling silky smooth and looking natural. I especially love this lipstick during summer time because it has SPF 15 and it's very important to always keep our lips protected from the sun.

Product # 9: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Back to the Fuchsia

There are many girls out there that have wonderful skills when it comes to painting their nails. Well, I am definitely not that girl. I always get SO frustrated when I'm going out and realize that I should probably paint my nails because, I swear, every time I end up smudging them and my fingers get covered with polish. But then I discovered this brand of nail polish and I could finally paint my nails without a problem! I think this is due to the brand's "precision brush" which is made big so that it covers the whole nail in one swoop. The formula is also really great! The polish stays on for a long time without chipping and my nails look glossy as if I've applied a top coat. The formula doesn't really smudge either when it's being applied which helps me enormously. So, if you too are nail polish challenged then this might very well be the nail polish for you ;) Oh yeah and the colour is very lovely for the summer!

Product # 10: Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio 

Okay, so first I just want to say that another black sparkly eyeliner is part of this trio, but I didn't show it because I wanted to feature the other two colours which are more summer friendly in terms of colour. The reason I love these eyeliners so much is because they are so fun and easy to use. Sometimes during the summer it's just too hot outside to even think of applying all the makeup that we might be more used to applying during the rest of the year. I'm a fan of these liners because they are long lasting ( They are supposed to last up to 24 hrs which comes in handy during extra hot days) and because they bring out the shine in the eyes with their sparkly formulas. I usually like to apply these on my lash line along with some nude eye shadow to achieve a natural and pretty look.

Ooh! Now before I forget, I just wanted to mention my best friend's blog that she just started as well! It will feature cool reviews, comparisons of different kinds of albums etc. She's really insightful and knows her stuff and if you love music then I'm sure you will enjoy her & her blog at http://music-inspires.webnode.com :) 

Thanks again and may you have a wonderful day, 

Amanda 

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