These were originally going to be my Summer L&L’s, but (in keeping with my perpetual lateness), they’ve been bumped back until now.
Loves
Physicians Formula #InstaReady Super BB Cream
This product has an SPF of 30, which is pretty unheard of in a drugstore (high street) BB/CC product or tinted moisturizer. It also sets to a demi matte finish, which is great for us combination-oilies. Physycians Formula does have a notoriously narrow shade range, but the shade Light/Medium happens to suit my skin tone quite well in the warmer months. (I’ll probably be switching to Light in the next couple weeks.) Those with deeper, very fair and/or cool-toned skin may need to pass on this product, since there’s only one additional shade in the range: Medium-Deep.
Colourpop Echo Park Ultra Satin Lip
Colourpop’s Ultra Satin formula wears similarly to a traditional creme lipstick. It feels a thousand times more comfortable than its matte counterpart but doesn’t have nearly as much staying power. (It’s here for a good time, not a long time.)
The shade Echo Park is a warm toned neutral that passes as a darkish nude on me but might appear more orange-y on fairer/cooler skin tones.
NYX Tiramisu Butter Gloss
Sticky enough to last without feeling uncomfortable, NYX Butter Gloss is basically my ideal gloss formulation. Tiramisu is the perfect neutral nude: light but not white. I’ve been especially loving it popped [onto the center of my pout] over Echo Park. This has been my go-to lip combo since like March, especially with a smoky eye.
ELF Ravishing Rose Moisturizing Lipstick
The shade Ravishing Rose is a great summer alternative to a classic red lip. As the name implies, it’s a perfectly wearable deep-ish rose hue. My favorite way to wear it is as a stain, which exemplifies that lived-in, (dare I say European?) cool girl aesthetic.
Milani Brow Shaping Clear Wax
I’m preferring fluffier, unkempt brows over the crispy look/feel of using brow gel/mascara. I ignore the inner like half of my brows (or even backcomb them),then draw this wax under only the outer tail. This same little stick has lasted forever and is so well loved that I’m honestly just guessing the brand and product name, based on the packaging.
Alba Botanica Coconut Cream Lip Balm
I’ve decided to purge all petroleum products from my routine, and this balm has gotten me through the adjustment/detox period.
Banana Republic Fringe Earrings
These have been my go-to statement earrings since I got them. I love everything from the faceted grey stone to the obnoxious gold tassel. They’re equally lovely for dressing up a t-shirt or full-on with a maxi.
Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt
This is the perfect guilt-free snack to satisfy my sweet tooth before bed. It contains zero calories, zero sugar, and zero artificial sweetener. (It does contain stevia, which I honestly haven’t researched enough to know if it’s secretly killing me ala Diet Coke.)
RawBeautiKristi
When this username first popped up in my recommendations, I was like ‘What is this? Another vegan bitch?’ Turns out not only is Kristi not some pretentious vegan food vlogger, she’s a beauty girl with a hilariously raw brand of honesty regarding products and application. Like, can we be friends IRL?
Stranger Things
Obviously. Dustin continues to be my favorite character, although Bob has my heart.
I Prevail’s Blank Space
This hardcore cover of a beloved pop song is everything I didn’t realize I wanted. (I can make the good girls bad for a weekend.)
Let Downs
Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter
I had pretty high hopes for this shampoo and conditioner, but they didn’t deliver the hydration my (admittedly dry) hair so badly needs.
What do you think of my Autumn Loves & Let Downs?
Have you tried any of the aforementioned products?
Please share your lovely thoughts in the comment section below.
XO, T
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