Hello everyone,
Welcome back to another Monthly Favorites! I've got some good products to share this month so I will jump right into it! If this is your first time reading this kind of post, Welcome to The Adela Told Me Family! I am going to share a bit about each product with you and will link to it or something similar at the end of each product.
Here we go...
Favorite Candle: Vanilla Snowflake (BBW)
Oh my Lord! This thing smells amazing! I don't recall owning this in the past and I kicking myself for not ordering more of these because it is that good! It is a creamy vanilla, with a hint of coconut. It's not overly sweet and unlike most vanilla scented candles, this thing is strong! but not headache-y strong. I love it. This love has since made it's way into my beauty room and I light her whenever I am going to be in there for a while because I don't want to burn through it too quickly. Unfortunately, this one is not available anymore. So I linked to Vanilla Bean instead, which is another favorite of mine!
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=65749936&cp=12586994.12936192.4147333
Favorite Coffee: Cafe Verona K-Cup (Starbucks)
If you like a dark roast then you will love this! I don't know what it is about the cooler months but I need dark roasts to get me up and running! I picked this up on a whim and I have been loving it ever since. It's a good strong coffee and mixed with a bit of vanilla creamer, it is perfection in a nice, hot cup!
http://store.starbucks.com/starbucks-caffe-verona-k-cup-packs-BNDL128KCUPVERONAUS.html
Favorite Perfume: DKNY Be Desired
I know what you're thinking..."Another Perfume?!?" Yes, folks! Another perfume has captivated my olfactory. I received a sample, actually two in the lame sample packs that Ulta sends with orders. I expected not to like it at all because I used to wear the sister fragrance to this years ago, it was called Be Delicious. That one smells like apple and it was a really good scent but I wore it so much that I got sick of it! Anyway, back to this sample. I sprayed some on one morning before work and I could not get enough of that scent! I have used up almost the entire sample and ordered a bottle and roller ball set from Hautelook a week or so ago. This has a sweet, fresh, lush green type of scent. It is very feminine and last all day!
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-be-desired-eau-de-parfum-3.4-oz?ID=2468575
Favorite Shampoo and Conditioner: Herbal Essences Smooth Line
I think I have talked about this before. This scent takes me back to my high school days. This scent would linger in my hair all day. I love the rose scent of it, I love how soft my hair is after I use it. It's just good!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Herbal-Essences-Smooth-Collection-Shampoo-13.5-fl-oz/22101469
Favorite Eye Shadow Palette: Elf Prism Palette in Naked
I had been eyeing this for a while before I actually bought it. Part of me didn't think I needed an all shimmery/metallic/prism palette. I certainly didn't want to spend $10 on an elf product (cheap skate over here. haha!) When elf had their last 50% off sale I pounced on this baby and I am so glad that I did. These shadows are gorgeous!
http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/prism-eyeshadow
Favorite Brush: Sigma E70
This brush was part of a set I purchased from Sigma years ago. It has become a staple in my makeup routine. I can do an entire eye look with this one brush. I blend, I darken my crease, I apply my transition color all with this one brush. I need to get another one soon because I miss this so much when it's dirty.
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/e70-medium-angled-shading/p/E70PARNT
Favorite Blush: Tarte Peaceful
This blush came in a Tarte I got what seems like forever ago! I've used this thing a ton and I have hardly made a dent in it! This is a perfect shimmery peach blush. It goes with pretty much any look and it stays true to color all day. If you haven't tried Tarte blushes, you must! They are good!
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3330153&categoryId=cat80052#
Favorite Chapstick: Blistex Ultra-Rich Hydration
You all know I love me some chaptsicks! I have these all over the place and I always try new ones. I tried this one and am really enjoying how it makes my lips feel and how long it lasts. I'm someone who always rubs my lips together so lip products don't last that long on me. This one does though! I love it!
http://www.drugstore.com/blistex-ultra-rich-hydration-dual-layer-lip-protectant-spf-15/qxp529270
Favorite Bronzer: Physician's Formula Nude Wear in Light
I lucked out and found this on a clearance end cap at Target for $6 something. I am always on the hunt for a bronzer that looks good on my fair skin. Most are too warm or too muddy looking. Not this one! It blends in perfectly to my skin and gives me that healthy glow without being too bronzed. I rarely every purchase PF products unless they are on a crazy discount because I rarely am 100% happy with them and they're too stinking expensive!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Physicians-Formula-Nude-Wear-Nude-Glow-Bronzer-6236-Light-0.24-oz/34415674
Favorite Brow Gel: NYX Control Freak
I may be speaking too soon but...I think I have found my favorite brow gel (to date) This one is great! It has a full size applicator which I love for my brows. It doesn't have a ton of goopy gel on the wand. It hold my brows in place all day without feeling sticky or crunchy. One other thing, this has nothing to do with the performance of this product but it means a lot to me... it comes in a tube that you can't see thru! I can't stand when brow gels come in a clear tube so you can see how disgusting the gel gets. Thank you NYX for making this in a white tube!
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380161
Those are all of my favorites for January. I hope you enjoyed this post. Please let me know what some of your favorite products are this month and thank you for reading!
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
Welcome back to another Monthly Favorites! I've got some good products to share this month so I will jump right into it! If this is your first time reading this kind of post, Welcome to The Adela Told Me Family! I am going to share a bit about each product with you and will link to it or something similar at the end of each product.
Here we go...
Favorite Candle: Vanilla Snowflake (BBW)
Oh my Lord! This thing smells amazing! I don't recall owning this in the past and I kicking myself for not ordering more of these because it is that good! It is a creamy vanilla, with a hint of coconut. It's not overly sweet and unlike most vanilla scented candles, this thing is strong! but not headache-y strong. I love it. This love has since made it's way into my beauty room and I light her whenever I am going to be in there for a while because I don't want to burn through it too quickly. Unfortunately, this one is not available anymore. So I linked to Vanilla Bean instead, which is another favorite of mine!
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=65749936&cp=12586994.12936192.4147333
Favorite Coffee: Cafe Verona K-Cup (Starbucks)
If you like a dark roast then you will love this! I don't know what it is about the cooler months but I need dark roasts to get me up and running! I picked this up on a whim and I have been loving it ever since. It's a good strong coffee and mixed with a bit of vanilla creamer, it is perfection in a nice, hot cup!
http://store.starbucks.com/starbucks-caffe-verona-k-cup-packs-BNDL128KCUPVERONAUS.html
Favorite Perfume: DKNY Be Desired
I know what you're thinking..."Another Perfume?!?" Yes, folks! Another perfume has captivated my olfactory. I received a sample, actually two in the lame sample packs that Ulta sends with orders. I expected not to like it at all because I used to wear the sister fragrance to this years ago, it was called Be Delicious. That one smells like apple and it was a really good scent but I wore it so much that I got sick of it! Anyway, back to this sample. I sprayed some on one morning before work and I could not get enough of that scent! I have used up almost the entire sample and ordered a bottle and roller ball set from Hautelook a week or so ago. This has a sweet, fresh, lush green type of scent. It is very feminine and last all day!
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-be-desired-eau-de-parfum-3.4-oz?ID=2468575
Favorite Shampoo and Conditioner: Herbal Essences Smooth Line
I think I have talked about this before. This scent takes me back to my high school days. This scent would linger in my hair all day. I love the rose scent of it, I love how soft my hair is after I use it. It's just good!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Herbal-Essences-Smooth-Collection-Shampoo-13.5-fl-oz/22101469
Favorite Eye Shadow Palette: Elf Prism Palette in Naked
I had been eyeing this for a while before I actually bought it. Part of me didn't think I needed an all shimmery/metallic/prism palette. I certainly didn't want to spend $10 on an elf product (cheap skate over here. haha!) When elf had their last 50% off sale I pounced on this baby and I am so glad that I did. These shadows are gorgeous!
http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/prism-eyeshadow
Favorite Brush: Sigma E70
This brush was part of a set I purchased from Sigma years ago. It has become a staple in my makeup routine. I can do an entire eye look with this one brush. I blend, I darken my crease, I apply my transition color all with this one brush. I need to get another one soon because I miss this so much when it's dirty.
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/e70-medium-angled-shading/p/E70PARNT
Favorite Blush: Tarte Peaceful
This blush came in a Tarte I got what seems like forever ago! I've used this thing a ton and I have hardly made a dent in it! This is a perfect shimmery peach blush. It goes with pretty much any look and it stays true to color all day. If you haven't tried Tarte blushes, you must! They are good!
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3330153&categoryId=cat80052#
Favorite Chapstick: Blistex Ultra-Rich Hydration
You all know I love me some chaptsicks! I have these all over the place and I always try new ones. I tried this one and am really enjoying how it makes my lips feel and how long it lasts. I'm someone who always rubs my lips together so lip products don't last that long on me. This one does though! I love it!
http://www.drugstore.com/blistex-ultra-rich-hydration-dual-layer-lip-protectant-spf-15/qxp529270
Favorite Bronzer: Physician's Formula Nude Wear in Light
I lucked out and found this on a clearance end cap at Target for $6 something. I am always on the hunt for a bronzer that looks good on my fair skin. Most are too warm or too muddy looking. Not this one! It blends in perfectly to my skin and gives me that healthy glow without being too bronzed. I rarely every purchase PF products unless they are on a crazy discount because I rarely am 100% happy with them and they're too stinking expensive!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Physicians-Formula-Nude-Wear-Nude-Glow-Bronzer-6236-Light-0.24-oz/34415674
Favorite Brow Gel: NYX Control Freak
I may be speaking too soon but...I think I have found my favorite brow gel (to date) This one is great! It has a full size applicator which I love for my brows. It doesn't have a ton of goopy gel on the wand. It hold my brows in place all day without feeling sticky or crunchy. One other thing, this has nothing to do with the performance of this product but it means a lot to me... it comes in a tube that you can't see thru! I can't stand when brow gels come in a clear tube so you can see how disgusting the gel gets. Thank you NYX for making this in a white tube!
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6380161
Those are all of my favorites for January. I hope you enjoyed this post. Please let me know what some of your favorite products are this month and thank you for reading!
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
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