It’s almost September! Yay! It has been a LONG, HOT summer and frankly, I’m glad it’s almost over! My daughters have been in school for over two weeks now, so I’m ready for cooler weather and a change in my beauty routine!
Below are my favorites this month. These are products I’ve been using all summer. I haven’t done a ton of reviews in August because I’ve been busy and I haven’t had many new products (I have a feeling that will change this fall!). Here are the one I have been loving most:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Eyeshadow Palette ($42 USD) — I would think this would be a predictable favorite for many of us this month! I purchased this as soon as went on sale at Ulta.com. I love purples shadow and I loved the packaging! I wish this had more purples, but the ones in it are very pretty and you can make lots of natural looks with it. There is a lot of kick up in the pans and their is fallout, but the shades blend well and are very pigmented!
Philosophy Pure Grace Endless Summer ($49 for 2 fl. oz EDT) — I have been loving this during the summer. It’s citrusy and fresh at first, then the musk gives a sultry finish. I received this in a set that includes a body lotion, but the set doesn’t seem to be on sale any more. You can get the perfume still. And I definitely recommend it!
jane iredale’s NEW Triple Luxe Long Lasting Naturally Moist Lipsticks ($35 each). These are actually new for fall and are a very new favorite for me! Each lipstick contains antioxidant-rich Moringa Oil to soothe and nourish, plus Tahitian Vanilla and Blackberry for subtly sweet, natural flavor. These are hydrating but feel really light on. My fave shade is the one shown, Jackie (peachy pink). It’s pretty now for summer and will also look gorgeous with dramatic eyes in the fall.
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder ($34 USD) — This gives me a matte look, but isn’t dry on my skin. That’s important to me as I age, and the fact is my face isn’t oily. But it does get greasy in the summer when it’s so hot and humid. The combo of this and the Urban Decay Chill setting spray really has kept my makeup in place all day during the hot weather.
Pixi Beauty Retinol Tonic (#15 USD) — This amazing toner features a unique time-release Retinol to help rejuvenate the skin for a natural glow. Powerful antioxidants and botanicals replenish the skin for a smoother, softer appearance. I love using this once a day (normally at night). It makes my sensitive a bit red at first, but then calms down and is so even-toned an smooth! Plus my skin looks great in the morning!
Derma E Firming DMAE Cleanser ($15.50 USD) — This has been my favorite cleanser for months now! It claims to cleanse away oil and makeup while supporting visibly firmer skin with this exclusive treatment cleanser. The formula contains skin-firming DMAE, antioxidants Alpha Lipoic Acid and C-Ester, calming Lemon Grass, Chamomile, natural astringents Horsetail and Horse Chestnut to be gentle on skin while encouraging healthy tone and texture. It doesn’t irritate my skin at all and cleanses so well while not drying out my skin.
So, those are my August faves. What have you been loving this month?
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 
It’s funny how some people’s skin changes from oily to not so much after they turn 40. I just turned 44 this month and I’m still a freaking greaseball. Probably because it’s hot & humid year round where I live.
That is funny! I do break out and get a bit greasy in the summer, since it’s hot and humid, but I’m a lot drier than I used to be.
Lovely blog post! The endless summer fragrance sounds really amazing. Have a beautiful week!
Thanks for reading! You too!