Jumpstart Your Holiday Beauty Routine with 4 New Products

With the Holidays around the corner it’s time to start getting prepped for the party circuit. It’s the perfect time to pull out the sequin dresses and all things glittery!

It’s also a great time to really take your holiday beauty routine up a notch. I have recently tried four new products that I am adding to my beauty routine this holiday season and since I loved them so much, I thought I’d do a review on each to share my thoughts.

First up is MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation. I have talked about some of my favorite foundations in a few of my youtube videos, but man does this one take the cake. With the development of newer technology and cameras becoming even MORE HD than before, I feel like it makes us all cringe a little right? And around the holidays those flashes are popping off even more than usual!

This foundation is your saving grace. It literally melts into the skin for such a natural looking finish but it has maximum coverage. Gone are the days of cake face! This formula was developed specifically for the advanced technology, so if it looks good on a movie screen, imagine how good you’re going to look in your selfies on instagram?!

A tip when applying: Don’t buff this foundation or paint it on. You want to lightly tap it into the skin and let it just melt in. I recommend a beauty blender or my personal favorite, this beauty sponge. (You can also watch this video for application tips by skin type)

I’ve been trying this out for a few weeks now and I have to say it’s going on my Best of 2015 list for sure!

The holidays are a time for close contact. Lots of hugs for friends and family we haven’t seen in awhile and getting up close and personal with people. If smelling good is as important to you as is is to me, I have a new perfume I want to share.

An important thing to mention is I am VERY picky when it comes to scents. I don’t like anything too musky or too floral, and though I gravitate toward vanilla undertones, I don’t want to smell like food. It is because of this, I usually find new a scent I like once every few years and tend to stick with it.

The new fragrance Jessica Simpson Ten, is perfection! It is a great combination of floral, fruity with a feminine and sophisticated vanilla undertone without being too much of each. This is my new go to scent right now and I have been getting so many compliments on it.

And can we talk about the packaging?! I have this bottle on display in my bedroom because it is so pretty! It is a mirrored type glass with a feather at the top and it is shimmery and reflective in the light.

Perfume is a personal preference for sure and what’s good for one is not for another, but for me, this one is amazing.

*Bonus: You will receive a signature tote bag with the purchase of any large spray size (ranging from $59-$67) from the Jessica Simpson fragrance collection!

A major challenge for me during the fall and winter months is dry cracked lips. Do you guys have this? It drives me nuts!! I am always on the hunt for the most hydrating, nourishing lip products I can find, and I do like to play with color around the holidays.

I am really loving LAQA & CO. The Cheeky Lip Pencils are great because they are light weight, pigmented and hydrating. I also like the MATTE lip and cheek stain for a fresh faced glow.

A great gloss option is the Lip Lube. It’s a like a balm-gloss hybrid…super glossy, lightly pigmented with a hint of mint and works as a natural lip plumper.

A tip when applying: Use the Cheeky Lip Pencil to build your color and then add the Lip Lube on top for a super glossy shine.

Another cool feature about this brand is the packaging. Each product features artwork by young artists who receive a cut of the profit from every product purchased. I love that they are supporting the creativity of young talent!

The last (but certainly not least) product I wanted to share is a new self tanner I have been using from WayTooTan. If you guys have been following for awhile then you know I am a self tanner junky! I have tried every tanner out there and this one is a new favorite. No one wants to look pale in their pretty holiday party dress #amiright? This one is great for a few reasons.

First off, it can be used indoors or outdoors and it contains a Dark Hybrid silicone emulsion for a fast deep dark tan that feels super luxurious when you put it on . It’s also hydrating so if your skin is dry during the winter like mine, you will love this.

The other thing (and maybe most important) is the color. This tanner can take me from super pale to super tan and literally looks like I spent the day in the sun. I really love how natural yet dark I get in just one application because let’s be honest, who has time to put on several applications a week to achieve the color they want? It also contains anti aging ingredients that promote a youthful glow, which is a total added bonus. (Oh, and it smells good too!)

WayTooTan is never tested on animals and is Aloe, Hemp, Gluten and Paraben free.

I hope these reviews and tips help you guys prep for all your holiday events. Stay tuned for some holiday makeup tutorials I have in the works!

XO,

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media but all opinions are always my own!