Monthly Picks - January 2016
Jay's January Picks
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream No.23
Although I have an oily t-zone, the rest of my face tends to lean towards dry in the winter. Especially when the wind gets cold, instead of something that keeps me matte all day, I look for something more moisturizing. The Missha BB cream in shade no.23 keeps me pretty matte throughout the day (as long as I set it with powered, and Urban Decay All Nighter Spray) and matches my skin tone okay. Like most asian BB creams it starts off grey, but oxidizes to around NC25 (I'm NC30). The packaging is also really nice as it's a pump, making it sanitary and easy to use.
Price: Around $15
Jojoba Oil Serum
As I mentioned above, retaining moisture in January has been a must! At night, I find instead of using my usual night creams, oils are much better. Jojoba Oil is amazing for moisturizing, full of anti-oxidants high in vitamin E, softens your skin, and does not clog your pores. At night, I apply a couple of drops and in the morning my skin's radiant and smooth!
Additionally, in conjunction with my derma-roller, I find it has also helped lighten some of my acne scars.
Price: $13-15
Lena's January Picks
Bite Beauty #001 Creme Deluxe Lipstick
I have been using this lipstick non-stop this past month. I'm a shades-of-red kinda girl when it comes to lipstick, and since winter is the season for dark tones, this deep red lipstick is my current go-to lip product. I find this colour works really well on all skin tones! Although it looks quite dark, and can seem intimidating to some, if you take a look at the swatch photo, the red is actually brighter once applied :) I used to veer away from dark lipsticks because it was out of my comfort zone, but after trying it a few times, it grew on me and now I love the bold look.
Sephora: Price $28
Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Winter really leaves my skin dry, and that includes my cuticles. We tend to forget about this portion of our skin, and apply moisturizer only to our hands... but our cuticles need just as much nourishment! My cuticles peel pretty often, but this cuticle cream really helps treat and heal them. It's an absolute must-have product for me. Plus, it leaves your nails smelling SO good!
Price: $8.00
Price: $8.00
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