8 Spring Beauty Favorites

As you read this I am flying off to Paris and Scotland! Weeeeeeeeeeee! I've never been to either, and I'm so excited.  Needless to say I haven't been cooking up a storm prior to the trip, and I keep mentioning these lipsticks...so why not a beauty favorites post!  Uh...if there are any guys reading this - Sorry!  I'm sure there are some really interesting articles elsewhere about the Masters...or...something.  :)

Hello, lipstick!  I wasn't kidding about that hot pink pout.  So I'll work my way left to right from the first picture...and no this isn't sponsored or anything - I just wanted to talk about some fun makeup I've been enjoying lately.  

1. Maybelline Colorsensational Vivid in 865-Fuchsia Flash : This hot pink color is so.much.fun. It's creamy, but does show if you have dry lips so you may want to layer a balm underneath or exfoliate beforehand.  Does last for quite a while, and leaves a hint of stain afterwards (but nothing crazy).  
2. Almay Smartshade in 020 - Light/Medium: This stuff ROCKS!  It matches my skin perrrrfectly and is great for under my eyes.  I've tried it on a "spot" and ehhh...it wasn't the best, but under my eyes it's a winner.  And a little goes a long way. 
3. Bb Straight Blow Dry: I'm am very low-maintenance with my hair...I have fine-wavy hair, but a lot of it, and I'm growing it out to get back to my natural color.  I usually just air dry or blow dry and go, but every now and then I want a smoother look and this does the trick!  My mom sent me this around Valentine's Day (thanks mom!) and I've really had fun playing with it.  I work a tiny bit through my washed-still wet hair, mostly at the ends and then blow dry with a round brush.  My friend Laura would be proud of me ;)  And I get super straight, smooth results.  It's about to get a true test in this summer's humidity.  
4. Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer with White Tea:  Whew, long name.  Okay...I learned the hard way on Guam that the sun can really damage your skin.  Living that close to the equator, year round 80+ degree beach days can speed up those fine lines.  Now that we live in Florida, I'll be enjoying the warm weather year round as long as I've got this on my face.  It's the first moisturizer with SPF that didn't break me out.  I have Combination with some dryness skin and definitely sensitive skin.  I got a sample size with a purchase and will be going back to get the full size as soon as I run out.  
5. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter 047-Pink Lemonade:  This went straight to my purse.  It's just so moisturizing!  A quick swipe and you are good to go.  The color is thin, you really have to put a lot on to get a deep color but I don't mind that.  It's perfect for most days when I'm not wearing much makeup. 
6. Chanel Blush Joues Contraste in 02 Rose Bronze:  This was a gift (again from my mom) at Christmas.  Yes, I fully realize it's kind of crazy to spend $43 on blush...but but but but but :)  I love it.  I still keep it in it's pretty little velvet bag, ahh I'm a sucker for packaging...  This blush makes you glow and it smells faintly like roses.  I'm in girly heaven over here.  If you feel like splurging go by the counter at Nordstrom's.  
7. Chesapeake Bay Pure and Natural Fig and Redwood Candle: (no link)  I got this a while ago at Target and I think it's been discontinued... sad day.  I love the sweet-earthy scent and it's soy wth essential oils, so you aren't burning any icky stuff.  

If you have any beauty favorites share them in the comments!