Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Favorites: October!

October was a great month! Here in Houston where I live the weather is trying really hard to be fall and it's just now getting there. October was full of rainy days, hot days, and days that start cold and end being 90 degrees. But that's just how Texas is 110 percent of the time! Anyways I tried a few new products in October that I've never tried before and I want to share my favorites with you because you should go get them too.. if you want :) They're all reasonably priced!

 Around $3 each
The first thing I tried was new shampoo and conditioner. I've heard so many people talk about Aussie and how great it is but I've never tried it!!! I have no idea why not.... But I finally got some and I love it! It's the volume line and I'm not really sure it actually adds much volume to my hair but that's fine I get my volume from blow drying anyways. What I do love about this is the way it sucks the oil from my hair. This may sound scary if you have dry hair and I honestly don't know how this product would work on you because I only wash my hair about every 3-4 days and by then it's oily and full of dry shampoo! Am I the only one? I hope not. This shampoo only takes only one "serving" to fully clean your hair. Every other shampoo I have used has taken me at least 2 washes to feel like my hair is clean all of the oils are out. Then after all of the oils are taken away the conditioner puts moisture back into your hair but just the right amount so your hair isn't feeling greasy afterwards! In addition to the product itself I just love the packaging. Is that weird.... shampoo packaging can be cool too I guess.. But seriously I love the different colored caps! How many times have I put conditioner on instead of shampoo? Too many. Well not anymore!
Around $8
 Okay guys, I ashamed of what I'm about to say. October was the first time I've ever been to Lush. I know, I know...... So if you're reading this and you've never been, get your booty to the nearest one and make sure you set a budget for yourself because you'll want to buy everything!! I bought another thing while I was there, but because this is an October favorites I thought I would talk about how much I love this adorable pumpkin bubble bar! If you're not one to take baths you should convert and stock up on Lush, you'll thank me in the long run. All you do is stick this in your running bath water and crumble it up; it makes a million bubbles that leaves your skin feeling soft and luscious. Plus, this makes your bath water look gorgeous and sparkly!
 Around $4
The next product is by St. Ives. This is another company that I've heard a lot about but still have never tried, but I picked this up in really high hopes that it would work. And I'm very happy to say it does! Although this says it's a "scrub" and to use daily, I use this to exfoliate twice a week and it does a perfect job. I love love love the texture of this product, it's not creamy, sticky, or oily in any way. It's color is green and it smells amazing as well. I've been using it for the better part of the month and I can honestly say I've seen a reduction in my black heads! My face feels baby soft after I use this and I really look forward to the days I exfoliate just so I can put this all over my face.
 Around $7
I have a couple makeup products to talk about and the first is Rimmel's Lash Accelerator. I have seen what seems like a million and one YouTubers talk about this mascara and how great it is, so I caved and tried it too. I understand why it's so raved about because this mascara is wonderful! The wand itself is really small and it doesn't look like it will accomplish much but don't let that stop you. The formula of is great and very buildable without leaving many clumps. The small wand lets you get into those inner corners and the bottom lash line. Overall, this mascara creates volume without much effort and I'll always have it on hand from now on!
 Around $9
The last product I have is the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in the color 225 Sultry Sulfureuse. I have one of Revlon's Colorburst Balms already and I love that one as well but when I saw the matte line I knew I had to try it. I love this thing so much!!!!! The formula is creamy and highly pigmented, and even though it's a matte product I don't find it dries out my lips as long as you moisturize before applying it. It's very long wearing and it does stain your lips so if the product comes off your lips still have some color to them. I also really love this color, it's one of my favorites right now and it's perfect for fall!

That's all of the products I have for this month and I love them all! I hope you try out some of them and like them as much as I do :)