Monthly Favorites | February 2016

Hi everyone!

March is among us but we can’t forget the best of February. I tried some new products out last month and I think I gained enough for a favorites post finally! Without further adieu here are my February Favorites!

My go-to look for the month was and still is a simple, fresh face. So of course, I’ve been using BB creams all month! My two favorites are the Rimmel Wake Me Up BB Cream in the shade light the Pur-lisse BB Cream which I received from ipsy in my October Glam Bag. The Rimmel is probably my favorite of the two because it makes my skin look so fresh and glowy. Not to mention that it’s like $6!

My other favorite face product for the month was the Fresh Rose Face Mask from Sephora. No… I did not pay $62 I actually received this as a gift from Sephora for my birthday back in December! I just finally dug it up out of my drawer and have been using it almost daily! This stuff is great but I can’t justify purchasing it when I run out #CollegeBudgetProbs.

Sticking with make-up I have two more products I used literally every day of February. They’re both MAC lip products. The first is MAC Stripdown. No surprise here folks. MAC Stripdown is one of the most hyped up lipliners I’ve ever witnessed, and now I know why. It pairs so well with so many nude shades!

Which brings me to the next product, MAC Honeylove. For those of you who don’t know, this is a nude matte lipstick and it is everything. I forgot how much I appreciate nude lipsticks. While I do love those dark vampy lip colors, nothing beats a perfect nude.

The last few products are not makeup products but are beauty related. The first is the new St. Ives Nourish & Soothe Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion. This lotion was sent to me for free from Influenster for review purposes and I’m in love. The winter months are deathly to my dry skin. This lotion has been so good to me. It smells amazing and just locks in the moisture. This is something I’ll definitely be repurchasing when needed!

This next product is something I’ve used probably about 6 years ago and loved so I was curious to see if they have the same effect today. They’re the Crest 3D White Strips. I used these back in the day and I swear my teeth stayed white for years. I finally just started noticing some yellowing and I was really starting to become self-concious over it. I bought these white strips and I am feeling much more confident after using  these. Yes, I know it’s bad to use them for long periods of time which is why I’ve waited so long and while I am experiencing some sensitivity it is very minor and so worth it!

My last product favorite is this candle for Bath & Body Works. I love their candles and they always have great sales! This candle has quickly become a favorite and it is the Stress Relief candle. This is so soothing and fresh smelling. It actually relaxes me and I don’t think I can do my homework without it at this point.

My last favorite of February was not a product but an app. Influenster is something I’ve been thinking about doing for so long and I finally joined. I thought it would be a while before I got chosen for their free Vox Boxes but I’ve already received two!! The first being St. Ives, and the second I’ll be doing a whole post on! The app is really awesome for people starting up a blog or a Youtube Channel looking for ways to review products in an affordable way, and what’s more affordable than free?!

Well everyone, those are my February favorites. I hope you enjoyed! Let’s see what March has to offer!

xo Rickie