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GlowbyG's Monthly Favourites
Read in-depth commentaries on our favourite products every month!
My August Favorites
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
As the heat causes the sweat to build on my brow bone and upper lip during the hot August season, the only product that keeps my makeup on my face is this setting spray. The mist is fine and refreshing, makes my makeup look smooth and is extremely true to its name: All Nighter Spray. This is a product I cannot live without all year round, but especially when the weather is hot.
Sol De Janeiro Body Butter
As someone who hates the thick and greasy texture of body cream but adores the smell of Sol De Janeiro products, this innovative body butter provides the best of both worlds. The texture is unlike something I have ever seen, with a non-greasy feel to it that still gives intense hydration. This pairs beautifully with my body mist and makes my skin look supple and glowy.
Milk Makeup Jelly Blush
The Milk Makeup Jelly Tint is one of a kind, with its unique texture and appearance. This innovative packaging and formula has certainly won me over throughout the past several months. It is pigmented and long lasting, along with easy to apply. The jelly texture is both cooling and satisfying to use and though small, the product lasts an incredibly long time. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a product that gives them a quick pop of colour on the face.
Tarte Tartlette XL
As someone who is extremely particular about their mascara, the Tarte Tubing mascara is one I can confidently say is amazing. The formula is dark, lengthening and makes my lashes look almost fake. However, what I love most about this product is its longevity. Whenever I accidentally fall asleep in my makeup after a night out (horrible for your skin but it happens on occasion unfortunately), my mascara is always in tact. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to try a new mascara because I am sure you will fall in love with this product, as I have.
My JULy Favorites
Saie Concealer
The more I try various Saie Beauty products, the more I come to appreciate the brand as a whole! This concealer is light-weight, while providing adequate coverage to conceal any dark spots or imperfections on my skin. The formula is extremely creamy and hydrating which provides my base with a natural finish. For a natural makeup look, this concealer is my ultimate!
JVN Air Dry Cream
As someone who enjoys giving my hair a break from heat during the summer months by letting my hair air-dry, I am constantly faced with the concern that my hair will try frizzy or in an awkward wave pattern. This air-dry cream is unlike any hair product I have come across because not only is its formula non-greasy and light, but it also reduces frizz and leaves my hair shiny. It supports hair health with nourishing ingredients to further the positive effects of styling your hair with no heat. I highly recommend you try this product, regardless of your hair texture/type.
Merit Flush Balm
This blush balm/stick is truly incredible for those days where you don't want to wear makeup, but want some blush to make your skin look more alive. The packaging of this blush makes it super easy to use on the go and the formula is creamy and buildable. Though it is more sheer than the blush products I generally use, it is impossible not to love this product. I can slip it into my purse to touch up my makeup and it's formula is smooth and user-friendly. I highly recommend this blush to anyone looking for an easy, one-step product.
Huda Beauty Powder
Shockingly, though I have been using this product for years, it has never come up so far on my monthly favourites column. This product has been a staple in my base routine for so many years that I simply have overlooked it when choosing 4 products a month that have been my most used/appreciated. Regardless, this powder is simply one of a kind. The net packaging allows for the powder to be as finely-milled as possible by filtering out any clumps of powder in the packaging. Moreover, the powder doesn't look heavy on the skin and creates a flawless finish. It makes my base look photoshopped in real life and makes all my cream products last for hours. This powder is irreplaceable in my routine, especially for when it is hot and I am sweating off my makeup frequently. It makes sure my T-zone doesn't ever look greasy. The mini-version of this powder is also fantastic to touch my makeup up on the go. If you are looking for a new powder, look no further. This truly is the best of the best.
My JUNe Favorites
Saie Dew Blush
As someone who has only recently discovered Saie Beauty, I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this cream blush. The formula has a unique thickness, different to any other cream blush I have tried, that melts beautifully into the skin. Wether you are layering this blush on top of other base products or simply applying it to a clean face for a pop of colour, I think this blush is definitely worth a try. It is extremely buildable, so you can get a sheer tint of rosiness to your cheeks or a more extreme blush look, depending on your preference. The packaging is sleek and the doe-foot applicator makes precision easy to achieve.
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin
Charlotte Tilbury really never misses with their skin products. I do not frequently wear heavy foundation and am a huge fan of the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter as it provides sheer coverage and a glowy base. This skin tint/stick hybrid provides that similar glow that you achieve using the Flawless Filter while giving you slightly more coverage. The stick formula makes application much easier than most skin tints and allows you to evenly apply this product. I love applying this cream skin-tint as a natural base for my makeup and I highly recommend you try this product if you also enjoy a natural-looking base and a bit of glow.
The Ordinary Barrier Support Serum
The pink colour of this serum may have been the initial appeal, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well this product truly works. It provides my skin with instant hydration while not irritating my sensitive skin. Makeup sits beautifully on top of this product and I am always a fan of a super hydrated base before makeup. Strengthening your skin barrier is essential to maintaining skin health and this serum does just this with the help of several high-quality ingredients such as asiatic acid and niacinimide. For the low price-point of this product, I highly recommended you give it a try.
Tatcha Cleansing Oil
Though it comes at a steep price point of 48 pounds, I have been obsessed with this cleansing oil for the past month I have been using it. It is gentle on my skin and successfully breaks down all my makeup before my second cleanse. Usually I am hesitant to try skincare products with fragrance as they can irritate my sensitive skin, the fragrance of this product is light and doesn't irritate my skin at all. The product feels luxury and makes the dull task of removing my makeup more exciting. It also lasts a long time so you are getting a lot of use out of the product, despite the steep price. If you are looking for a simple luxury to add to your nightly routine, I would defenitely take a look at this cleaning oil.
My May Favorites
Kosas DreamBeam Suncreen
As the summer season commences, it is essential to protect yourself against the skin damage that comes with sun exposure. Sunscreen is important all year round as it can prevent premature aging but is especially important when the UV is at its highest. This sunscreen is lightweight, hydrating and leaves a stunning glowy finish under makeup. It's sleek and convenient packaging is just the cherry on top of this fantastic product. I particularly enjoy the sunscreen's applicator as it provides accurate application and avoids unnecessary waste.
Biodance Sheet Mask
This product first came to my attention after several glowing reviews on Tiktok and I wanted to try this 'miracle' sheet mask for myself before making any assumptions. I was pleasantly surprised that after wearing the sheet mask on a 7 hour flight, where my skin is usually dry and irritated, I was instead left with plump, glowy skin. This sheet mask lives up to its high reviews and is now a staple in my travelling routine, along with when I simply need a refresh. I highly recommended you try this incredible sheet mask. It is truly a miracle worker.
Rhode Lip Tint
As a fan of Hailey Bieber and her Rhode Skincare line, it comes as no surprise that this lip tint has become a staple of my lip routine, wether I am going to bed or going out. This lip tint provides instant hydration without an unpleasant tacky feeling and gives my lips a beautiful flush of colour. I have already repurchased this product several times and will continue to do so.
Makeup By Mario Cream Bronzer
This innovative product has become my go-to for bronzing product. Its creamy formula is easy to work with for people of all makeup levels and is extremely buildable. I like to apply this product with a brush but it is so versatile that it can be applied with any tool of your desire. This bronzer is seamless and layers stunningly with my base products. I couldn't recommend this bronzer more!
My April Favorites
Eborian CC Cream
This CC cream has been a lifesaver in the cold weather when I don't want to wear much makeup on my skin. It does a great job of evening out my skin tone while also protecting my skin with the added SPF 25. I love the consistency of the product as it is super light and makes my skin look healthy. I couldn't recommend this product more.
Wonderskin Wonder blading Lip Stain Masque
This innovative technology is unlike any lip product I have come across before and needless to say, I am obsessed. Not only is this lip stain engaging and has a creative product design, the actual formulation of the lip stain is extremely long wearing. For someone who needs a lip product that stays on all day, regardless if you are eating, drinking or anything else, this is the product for you!
Cicaplast Baume B5 Repairing Balm
This skin product has been a major life savour for the pesky dry patches I have been suffering from around my nose as hay-fever season begins. It is soothing and doesn't clog my pores which is major for my sensitive, yet acne prone skin. It really does make a huge difference and it is incredibly multi-use. When I was away for spring vacation, I applied the balm to my sunburn and saw a massive difference. This prebiotic balm is truly unique to any product on the market and if you are facing any kind of skin irritation, I highly recommend this.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
For my lip products that go in my purse, I am a stickler that they check 3 boxes: longevity, scent and texture. This product ticks all of the boxes for me. Not only is the scent of this product enticing, but the amazing formulation and glossy formula keeps you repurchasing. I love the large dough-foot applicator and that the lipgloss doesn't separate after long-wear. This lip gloss has remained a consistent favourite of mine and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to try an amazing new gloss.
My Febuary Favorites
Benefit 24hr Brow Setter
As someone with thin, stubborn brows, this eyebrow product has been a game changer for me. Not only is it long lasting, but it also doesn't pill and flake like many other eyebrow gels. For days where I am wearing no makeup but still want to clean myself up a bit, this is my go-to product. Also, I LOVE the applicator of this gel. It is a flat topped brush with small and precise bristles that provide even application of the gel and great control of the brow hairs.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Lipstick
This lipstick has been my newest obsession! I have always been a fan of the Pillow Talk lip liner from Charlotte Tilbury but I find this lipstick is a softer way to apply the same iconic Pillow Talk colour. The formula of this lipstick is creamy and comfortable and the packaging is absolutely stunning which is the cherry on top. This lipstick hasn't left my purse this month and will probably stay that way throughout the year!
Benefit Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain
I have been a fan of this product for some time now but I have been reaching for the Benetint a lot more frequently this month. It is long-lasting and has so many different ways to use it. The formula is truly one of the most adaptable products I have encountered. My personal favourite is applying this product to the centre of the lips or to the apples of the cheeks. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a easy pink pop of colour to the cheeks or lips.
NYX Jumbo Highlighter Stick
This highlighter stick has made my nose highlight so precise and simple. The formula of this product is creamy and manoeuvrable. I also have been using this pencil for my inner-corner highlighter and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to simply incorporate a bit of sparkle to their routine.
My January Favorites
e.l.f Glow Reviver Lip Oil
This lip oil is my current favourite to finish off any lip combo. Not only does it give your lips the perfect glossy wash of colour, but it is also incredibly affordable in comparison to other lip oils on the market. I have bought this lip oil in 5 different shades so far and needless to say, I am obsessed!
Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0
This is the ULTIMATE lip liner! It's buttery and long lasting formula is truly unmatched and I love the conveniency of the twisting cap with a built-in sharpener. It was truly designed to perfection in packaging and otherwise. The shade range is beautiful, inclusive and gives me a variety of pinky nudes to choose from (which is my ideal lip liner colour). I honestly cannot stop raving about this product. It is a must have!
Paula's Choice Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50
This product is the newest addition to my skin prep routine that I have been LOVING! It is a light-weight and hydrating sunscreen that looks fabulous under makeup. I am extremely picky about the scent and texture of my sunscreen products and this particular one is perfectly silky with no noticeable fragrance. It doesn't leave a white cast and is a sunscreen product I highly recommend.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
This mask doubles as the perfect moisturiser and skin prep product. Not only do I love the packaging of this product, but it leaves my skin supple and hydrated using the perfect combination of ceramides and exfoliants. It sits beautifully under makeup and revives my skin when nessesary.
My December Favorites
Rare beauty positive light liquid luminizer
This is my current favourite for a natural and bronzy glow. As I'm sure a lot of you are, I am trying to retain my summer glow for as long as I can as the winter season is approaching and this is the product I have been loving to do just that. This rare beauty highlighter has such a beautiful finish and is perfect to add over the top of blush. Simply apply a dot to the high points of each cheek and blend with a beauty blender or brush for a radiant, bronzy glow!
Laniege Lip Glowy Balm - Shade berry
Laniege's Lip Glowy Balm is my most used lip product at the moment. It is light, hydrating and keeps my lips moisterized all day. The 'Berry' shade adds a subtle, yet beautiful pink tint to my lips and it is much more practical and less messy than the Laniege Lip Sleeping Mask that has been super popular recently.
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick
Cream bronzer has never been easier! This Rare Beauty cream bronzer is by far the smoothest application of any type of bronzer I have ever tried. It is buttery and leaves a beautiful finish while being an effortless product that people of all makeup levels can utilise!
Benefit They're Real Magnet Mascara
This mascara keeps my lashes up all day! It is super lengthening and volumising and I just love how it makes my lashes look. Though I strongly believe that mascara is something very personal to you and based on what your lash needs are, this Benefit mascara is definitely worth trying!
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