Happy Friday and #LaborDay Weekend, friends! Welcome to the first day of my Friday Finds series – a series where I’ll be sharing my favorite beauty, fashion, food and sale finds. Today’s iteration is all about beauty – just in time for Sephora’s customer appreciation sale 😁.
First things first, if you’re not a Sephora beauty insider, you should be – it’s easy, free and the perks are so worth it! I included the coupon discounts below. Members can use them once online, but as many times as you want in store!
- Rouge get 20% off purchases. Use code YESROUGE
- VIB get 15% off purchase. Use code YESVIB
- Insiders get 10% off. Use code YESINSIDER
Okay, without further ado, here are my Friday Finds; some of my all time favorite, go-to beauty products that I use on a daily basis. I recently took a trip to New York and these were the only items I really cared about packing (outside of my skincare faves of course – post on that coming soon!).
Outfit Details: Romper (40 percent off right now!) // Shoes // Bracelet
- Make-up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation: I switched over to this foundation a few months ago and I’m in love. I needed something that would make my skin look like the perfect version of itself without being too cakey or matte, and this is a happy medium. It’s buildable, hydrating and lasts for a while – I’ve had mine for about three months (and used it daily). I do want to test the Fenty and Giorgio Armani to see how they compare, but in the meantime, this is my go to!
- IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer: This under eye concealer is a gem. My friend Kari first introduced me to it and after seeing how great she looked, I decided I needed to try it. I go with the lightest formula, because I like the brightness it adds around my eyes. It does offer complete coverage for dark circles, but is gooey and a little sticky when you first apply so you’ll definitely want to settle it with a powder. Tip: a little goes a LONG way with this one, so just squeeze the smallest amount on the back of your hand or directly under your eye.
- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: This setting powder is a dream especially when you have oily/combo skin types. It gives you that flawless look you want after applying concealer. Similar to the under eye concealer this product lasts for quite a long time. It also comes in a travel size which is usually the one I opt for, making this one of the more convenient Friday Finds!
- NARS Bronzing Powder: I’ve been using this bronzer for years and haven’t even considered trying a new one because this one is so good! I buy the “Laguna” color. What I love about it is that it’s very natural and doesn’t give that orange-y hue like a lot of bronzers out there. And no shimmer which I love as well!
- NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner: I was on the hunt for an eyeliner that wouldn’t smear or leave an eyelid crease in the middle of the day and this eyeliner is it. It honestly does not budge from your face once you apply. And the color – I get so many compliments on my eyes and I really do think it’s because the color of this eyeliner helps them pop. I purchase the “Dark Chocolate” color. Also, no sharpener needed for this beauty – it’s a twist up!
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: I’ve tried a lot of mascara’s and I keep coming back to this one every time. The brush on the wand is super soft and works great on the top lashes giving them a ton of volume and fullness. If i want extra length, I use the They’re Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara as a base and then top it off with the thicker brush.
- NYX Butter Gloss: This is not a Sephora find, but a great Target steal. I bought this in the “Tiramisu” color and have been wearing it all summer. What I love about this gloss, is that it isn’t sticky at all. It’s very creamy, pigmented and hydrating. You do have to apply it several times throughout the day, which I’d expect given the cheap price.
Alright, so there you have it, my favorite day-to-day make-up products for this week’s Friday Finds. And they’re all 10 percent off at Sephora right now! Here is a list of a few more that I’m planning to buy during the sale – I’ll report back and let you guys know who the winner’s are 😁. And if there are any other products you guys recommend trying, please let me know! I love hearing recommendations as well!
Xo,
Jo
