Fall Favorites

These aren't all new-to-me products or even new products, but these are what I've really been loving this Fall, whether I figured out how to make something work or a great color combination. I'll provide links to the products/companies when I can.

 Goldilux loose eyeshadow by Sugarpill. I bought this months ago and only just opened it. Why did I wait so long? How  can I even describe how beautiful this is? Have you ever wanted to make yourself just gold. This isn't some sparkly, fly-away powder; Goldilux gilds whatever you put it on. By far and away the best gold eyeshadow, ever.

 Know what goes great with Goldilux? NYX Heat single eyeshadow. My camera didn't quite pick up just how gorgeous this color is. It's a warm, slightly shimmery cranberry. I couldn't even find a swatch online that really shows how beautiful this color is in person. The great thing about NYX is it's affordable, high quality,  and you can find it at the drugstore














Doucce is a brand I discovered through my Boxycharm subscription. I have one of their lipsticks, which is okay (I'm a liquid to matte lipstick fan and this was a traditional style lipstick I got) however they've knocked it out of the park with their Punk Volumizer mascara. I've been a die-hard fan of waterproof Diorshow for years. It was my holy grail. But I think Doucce has given Dior a run for the money. While the price is comparable to Dior, so there's no savings, there are some things about this mascara I like more than Dior. First off, I can touch my lashes throughout the day and they feel soft and flexible, not crusty, stiff, and brittle. This coats, volumizes, and separates beautifully. And another huge thing that shouldn't be a thing? It comes off like a dream with a makeup wipe. I love Diorshow but man, it's a pain in the ass to remove at the end of the day. Doucce Punk Volumizer comes off easily with my generic, Walmart-brand wipes. No raccoon eyes from slept-in mascara in the morning!

 Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask, I love you! This was another Boxycharm find, and it is expensive (this jar is $64 alone, so it tripled the value of the box itself) but it leaves my skin feeling amazing after. It's a clay-based mask that lifts oils but doesn't dry me out. The wonderful thing about it too is that you don't need a lot, which makes the product last longer. I apply with a flat foundation brush and let it sit for the recommended 20 minutes, and after, my skin feels clean, soft, and refreshed. My skin is both aging and freaking out with acne breakouts so this has given me some much-needed relief.














 I bought the Stila Stay All Day liquid liner with my Birchbox points  before I canceled my subscription because I didn't want to lose them. I had never tried this liner and decided to give it a try. Guys, this really does stay all day. I've cried on this liner, slept in it (shh, don't tell), sweat with it on and it doesn't budge. But, if your eyes water before it's dried, it does make a damn mess, so I will provide that disclaimer. Oily lids will make it smear a little, which makes sense since oil will break down most waterproof products, so it's best to use this with a primer or a shadow underneath. I've been reaching for this instead of my MAC liquid and gel liners because it goes on so damn easy and stays forever. It's actually kind of a pain to take off with a makeup wipe, even.











 Ulta Buffing brush. It doesn't look like much, does it? I don't obsess over specific brushes very often, and when I do, they're usually eye brushes. But guys... this has changed my foundation game. I was having a super hard time getting the Smashbox BB cream to work for me (and I bought it, so I want to use it) and I had tried different brushes, sponges, and out of desperation applied it with my fingers once. Nothing seemed to make it work. The other day I angry-shopped at Ulta and was browsing brushes and saw this one. I petted the display brush, felt the soft, densely-packed bristles, and decided to buy it. The next day I used it with the BB cream and it went on like a dream. Simple little $16 brush has saved my foundation game. No streaks, doesn't shed, and small enough to get under my eyes and in the crevices of my nose. I've found my holy grail foundation brush and paid almost nothing for it thanks to sales, coupons, and spending Ulta points. Win!














Cult Nail Polish in Boneyards. Guys, can we talk about this color? This is my perfect cool-toned dark grey. It's 5-free and (I think) vegan. I've gotten so many compliments on my nails while wearing this color. It's just... so beautiful. That's all I can say.