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New Beauty Favs

I've been meaning to round up my recent beauty purchases. They've all been beauty raves, and are some of my new favorites.

DryBar Mai Tai Spritzer

DryBar Triple Sec Dry Shampoo

DryBar Lemon Drop Brush

I can't rave enough about the DryBar line available at Sephora and Nordstrom. The Lemon Drop Brush does wonders on my hair even when it's wet, and no more breakage from forcing my brush through tangles.

The Triple Sec Dry Shampoo is the best smelling and long lasting dry shampoo that I've tried. I've liked some others, but never loved any until now. A bit pricier than drugstore brands, but worth every penny!

And last but not least is the amazing Mai Tai Spritzer Sea Salt Spray. I try not to use heating tools on my hair on a daily basis, so I let my hair aid dry most days during the week. I like to apply this spritzer when letting my hair air dry because it keeps my natural waves without them feeling sticky or crunchy. Win-win!

Glamglow Supermud Mask

As I raved last week about this mask, it leaves my face feeling and smelling amazing! Am I the only one who gives bonus points to products that also smell great?

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette

Ever since I got my first Naked Palette (the original candy bar looking palette) in 2011, I haven't been able to get enough of these amazing palettes. Everything from the packaging, to the pigmentation, to the gorgeous shades, and the best part is how easily blendable they are for day and evening looks make each of these palettes amazing. My favorites change all the time, but I love the rose colored hues in the Naked3 and the originals from the first palette the best - especially Sidecar.

Other than Oahu, the Vineyard Champagne Kiss is my favorite lotion at Bath and Body Works. Because champagne.

I still can't thank Katie enough for introducing me to this primer which has been the only product to stand up against the Florida heat and humidity and keep me matte. (My full review can be found here.)

YSL Rouge Pur Couture #9 Rose Stiletto

YSL Rouge Pur Couture #19 Fuschia Pink

I've always found lipstick to be hit or miss with me, as they'll either disappear quickly while out and leave me with that in-between look or they'll dry out my lips. So, I was excited when Influenster asked me to test out two of YSL's shades from their Rouge Pur Couture line because I knew they'd be fabulous - and they did not disappoint. I still can't get over how gorgeous these colors are!

What are some of your recent beauty favorites?

Bath & Body Works DryBar Glamglow Make Up Forever Naked Palette Urban Decay YSL

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I finally found the one

I had been having the worst time trying to find a good primer that would stand up to the Florida heat and humidity, and tried several different primers that all promised to keep me matte and minimize the appearance of my pores with little to no follow through. The only primer that worked was Becca Ever Matte Poreless Primer, but it caused me to break out pretty bad. So, finally when Katie kept recommending this primer, I decided to take the plunge and I was not disappointed!

I finally found "the one" primer that'll keep me matte for most of the day and it doesn't break me out so it's a total win-win!

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Mattifying Primer

None of these except for Make Up For Ever's primer helped keep me matte without breaking me out. I also tried Benefit's POREfessional, Smashbox Photofinish, and E.L.F.'s primer with no luck.

What's your one and only makeup product that stands above all others?

Make Up Forever primer

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Blogger Blame Purchases Part II

In July, I took the awesome idea from Mia to do a Blogger Blame Purchases post. And now it's time for round 2!

MAC Flat Out Fabulous Lipstick

Blogger to Blame: Elle and then I got to see Emily rockin' it too at my birthday brunch last month. Such a gorgeous color!

Kate Spade Square Stud Earrings

Blogger to Blame: Jenn

Kate Spade can do no wrong, and these earrings are too pretty!

Make Up For Ever Primer

Blogger to blame: Katie

I've been on the hunt for a very long time for a great primer that'll keep my face matte in the Florida heat and humidity. I've found some great ones that caused my face to break out, and then others that just didn't seem to work at all. So, when Katie recommended this primer several times I knew it was time to try it out. So far I'm loving it, and it's the best primer I've tried.

Kate Spade Metro Happy Hour Watch

Blogger to blame: Pamela and Kristina

I wanted this watch as soon as I saw it on the KS website, but once I saw it on Pamela in person and then Kristina was giving away one of these beauties I made it one of my purchases during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in July. I've been wearing it almost every day since - so pretty!

DryBar Mai Tai Spritzer

Blogger to blame: M from The Sequin Notebook

I was looking for a sea salt spray that wouldn't leave my hair sticky or crunchy, so when M recommended it I knew it needed to be in my next Sephora order. Not only does it leave your hair in air dried beachy waves, but it also leaves my hair soft and touchable. Bonus points for it smelling amazing too - very vanilla-y.

T'eo LUSH Deodorant

Blogger to blame: Amanda

I'm all about products with all natural ingredients, and that's what drew me to this deodorant. Hardworking essential oils are what combat bacteria, and keep you smelling oh so fresh.

Almond Creek Champagne

Blogger to blame: Amanda

I've always loved Wilson's Creek Almond Champagne, but it's only available at certain liquor stores. So, when Amanda posted about a great dup here from Trader Joe's and for half the price I was immediately sold.

DryBar Kate Spade LUSH MAC Make Up Forever

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Sephora Birthday Love

One of my favorite birthday month goodies each year is the free gift from Sephora from their Beauty Insider Program. This year's gift was a set of two mini lip pencils, and I'm already having fun playing around with both shades.

I also ordered the Make Up Forever primer that Katie has raved about and recommended while I've been on the hunt for a primer that'll not only keep my face from becoming an oil slick in the Florida heat, but also not cause me to break out even more. The struggle has been real folks, and I think I've finally found "the one". So far it has been working better than any other primer I've tried, and I'm not noticing an increase in breakouts. I'll definitely come back in a few weeks with a full review.

I also restocked by blush, as I hit the pan on my NARS Deep Throat, and wanted to go back to my favorite baked blush from the Sephora Collection. To top off my order, I added an offer code for the VIB Appreciation Sample Bag (Offer code is VIBTHANKS) which was packed full of deluxe samples