Summer Favourites - 2014

With summer ending and fall just around the corner I thought it would be great to share some of my favourite products of this summer.

I find myself using candles in my room all year. For the summer I've mostly been using this candle from Walmart called Sweet Pea. This candle has a sweet and fruity smell. I love these candles because they are really affordable and contain about 85g.

Price: $1.00

On the left is an extra dimension skin finish by MAC called Whisper of Gilt and on the right is a bronzing powder also by MAC called Matte Bronze. Whisper of Gilt has been my go to highlight for the summer. I love this bronzing powder by MAC because it is very pigmented and doesn't make me look orange like some bronzers do. I also like that it is matte and lasts throughout the day.

Matte Bronze: $30.00

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

This water resistant leg makeup spray is great for those who show their legs a lot in the summer. Because I have many marks and imperfections on my legs I like spraying this on when wearing any skirts or dresses. It is easy to use and does not transfer onto any clothing. When using this I usually wear a glove, spray it directly on the glove and rub it into my leg evenly. 

Price: $10-$12 at Walmart 

Pacific Blue, Kelp Yourself, Lacey Lilac, Coral Reef, Not a Cloud in Sight, Go Overboard (from left to right)

 I am constantly changing the colour of my nails and adding different colours to my nail polish collection. For the summer I have been really loving these colours. I have been using Pacific Blue (first polish) by Sally Hansen on my toes a lot. Kelp Yourself and Lacey Lilac have been my most used polishes for my fingers. I love using lighter, more subtle colours for my fingers. Coral reef is a vibrant shade of pink which I also like using on my toes.

Sally Hansen: $2.47 at Walmart

L'Oreal: $5.46 at Walmart

Essie: $8.50 at Walmart

Quo by Orly 3D Nail Art Stickers (left) Sephora Nail Bling (right)

I've had these nail stickers for a while just sitting in my drawer. This summer I finally decided to use them and I fell in love with them. They are very easy to use and last a long time. You just stick them on, file it to fit your nail and you're good to go. 

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eyeliner 24 HR Wear

 I will almost never be seen leaving my house with out eye liner. I am constantly trying new eye liners and adding to my collection. For this summer I have been really loving this waterproof liquid liner from Sephora. It has a matte finish and does not smudge throughout the day. It is long lasting and is a very pigmented. It has a felt tip brush which makes it easy to apply. It can be easily removed with water and soap or baby oil if you don't want to use an eye makeup remover.

Price: $15.00

Estee Lauder's Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara 

This has been my go to mascara for the summer. It is true to its name as it does not smudge at all (no raccoon eyes)! It is a very pigmented black which made my lashes look more prominent. It also made my lashes appear much longer than it is without clumping. Sometimes I fall asleep without removing my makeup and I find that the next day this mascara looks good as it did when first applied. It can easily be removed with soap and water

 Price: $28.00

I generally don't wear nor own a lot of lip-gloss products but I have been in love with this lip-gloss for the summer. It is a really nice rosy pink colour. I love that it doesn't feel sticky when I apply it to my lips. I usually apply a lip balm or Vaseline to my lips so they aren't dry then I apply this lip-gloss. It comes with a mirror which is very convenient and a light.  

Price: $24.00   

I am not the biggest fan of lip liners; however, I found myself using these two liners quite often. Terracotta (first swatch) by Annabelle is a waterproof liner which lasts throughout the day. Rosebud (second swatch) by Avon is a brighter shade of pink. I love pairing this liner with the lipstick Fuchsia Shock by Revlon.

These three pink shades of lipsticks have been my favourites of the summer. I love using Love That Pink (middle swatch) for a bold lip or for the night. I would use Delight (first swatch) and Fuchsia Shock (last swatch) for everyday use. Check out my full review of the Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks.
Revlon Lipsticks- $7.46 at Walmart

I am very excited for the fall season and can't wait to share those favourites with you all. Comment below sharing what some of your summer favourites are!  

  - Uma