Favorite Beauty Products of April
Another month, another round of beauty products to try. One of my favorite parts of ordering something from Sephora or Ulta is getting free samples- which sometimes are almost full-size, actually. Every item below was a sample from an order or a starter kit and I’ve already purchased a few full-size versions because I loved them so much. What new beauty products did you try this April?
Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream
I’m a big fan of BB creams, especially in the summer. During the winter and early spring, I mainly used my L’Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Foundation, but once I get a little color from the sun, I switch to a BB cream. My favorite has been the Garnier BB Cream, which I think is a great formula at a drugstore price. However, after trying this Smashbox product, I’ve found a new favorite. Unlike some BB creams, it’s not oily and goes on in a thin and consistent matter. I don’t remember which shade I had a few samples of, but it matched my tone very well and I was pleased with the results. I’d splurge on this in the future for sure- I think it’s worth every penny.
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
I wear my hair in its natural state- wavy, mermaid-y curls- most days and let my hair air dry. Because of this, I was on the hunt for the perfect product to hold my natural waves without making them crunchy, greasy or frizzy. I received a sample of this gel with a Sephora order a few months back and immediately purchased a large bottle. It smells fruity (my boyfriend even commented on it once) and holds and shapes my waves perfectly. And the best part- although it’s technically a “gel”, it’s not crunchy or sticky at all.
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Lash Mascara
I’ve mentioned before how I love Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara, so I was excited to try the mini size of it’s “older sister”. While I found that They’re Real curls better, I love the thickness and length this one adds. I will be purchasing a full size soon.
Clinique Happy Fragrance
Now that spring is here (well, sort of), I switch my fragrances to lighter, more fruity and floral scents, like this one. Although I know many women wear this, I consider it a classic scent that never goes out of style. It just puts me in a good mood and makes me happy. Go figure.
NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in “Meringue”
This shade is the perfect “my lips but better” color- it’s just a shade or two off from my natural lips so it can be worn to work and on weekends. The gloss goes on thin and doesn’t get cakey. A bonus? It tastes and smells yummy!
Oh I’ll have to check out the mascara, I’m always looking for good ones!
YES Smashbox BB cream is amazing! Love it! 🙂
i love getting those samples from ulta too! i need to check out the nyx butter gloss — i have the butter lipstick and i love it.
I’ve been using the Garnier BB cream too but you’ve convinced me to check out the Smashbox one!
I love Benefit’s They’re Real mascara, so I bet I’d love that one too!
It’s very similar – I love both!
NYX’s butter gloss is SO good- especially considering the super reasonable price point. 🙂 I bought at trio of the stuff a few months back and have been obsessed ever since.
i am loving NYX, I have to try that butter gloss!
I second that gel! It’s so good!
I used to wear Clinique Happy back in my college days! Brings me back!
That BB cream is the best!
What a great roundup of products! I wish I could pull off BB Cream, because I know it would feel so much better on in the summer. I love Clinique Happy though, and I’ve been wanting to try an NYX gloss!
Clinique Happy is a classic!
I need to try those NYX butter glosses- I’ve heard so many raves about them.
So good and so affordable!