One of my favorite things as a kid was watching YouTube. And this was back before YouTube kids existed. Oh my gosh; my sister and I had so much fun. We spent a whole summer vacation playing minecraft laying on the floor and watching YouTube. But what I always loved watching was Zoella’s Favourites videos. I am 90% sure she is the founder of that idea, at least on YouTube. So, thank you Zoella, as I am now starting my own favorites!
Every month, I will share three to five things that were my favorite things of the month that you guys can use too! This month there are three, so it is just a couple minutes read. These are in no particular order or sponsored, and never will be. That is my promise to you as a reader. Complete honesty, like always. <3
1.
The Best Moisturizer I Have Ever Used
hope in a jar hyaluronic glow moisturizer – $52
Image from Philosophy website in the link above
So, actually we have to partially credit my Mom for this one. She gave this to me because it has pineapple/vitamin C in it, and she is allergic to that on her face. I am obsessed with it. It was long forgotten in my beauty cabinet, and probably old/should be thrown out, but I have used it every day this month! My skin on my face and neck have completely changed! I have been layering it with CeraVe PM moisturizer in the evenings and CeraVe AM moisturizer in the mornings.
It does say you are supposed to use it both morning and night, so I have been. I will post more about my skincare routine in a future post. A little goes a long way, so don’t use too much or you’ll be glistening like a glazed doughnut.
2.
My new eyeliner. I swoon.
Gucci Stylo Stylo Définition L’Obscur Ink Liner – $41
Photo from website linked above
I have really been looking for a different eyeline because I didn’t want to use Kat Von D anymore. I found a new one at the beginning of July from Gucci. It is amazing. The only thing I would recommend is that you give it a moment to dry. It is amazing if you like a nice thick line or if you want a thin line, as it is all in how you position the felt tip.
If you’re not into eyeliner, they also have some lovely lip products. Take a trip down to your local department store. They have some good stuff that is on par with Sephora products in terms of costs/luxury skincare.
3.
My monthly wallpaper refresh
GoodMondaysPaper Wallpaper – Free
For a long time I have looked forward to the monthly refresh of wallpaper from GoodMondays. They’re always free, and they make them monthly. Occasionally there are different fonts, but there is always both Monday start and Sunday start, as well as blanks.
Something about changing the vibe of your lockscreen every month to match the season/vibe. GM makes them aesthetically matching to the season, and they offer other stationery options as well. Worth checking out if you are into that.
Please leave a comment below if there was anything you are excited to try! This is something new for me, and it was fun to think about. In a way, it is practicing gratitude. I am thinking of all the amazing things I can share with you. A “normal” blog post will be posted this week. I am still in the process of creating some other exciting stuff. It is all on the way!
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