Ulta haul & my September Ipsy bag.....

Ulta had an event sale going on today in which I partook in.   If you spend $35 dollars in Benefit products you received a free Benefit train case. Well I really wanted a full sized Bene tint since I adored the sample I was given.  I also picked up a High Brow Glow pencil.  I think highlighting your brows is just a nice subtle touch for a brighter eye.  Also while I was at check out I was looking thru their impulse buy bins and I saw they had a sample size of Benefit's Posie tint.  I usually do my lips in reds, pinks or neutrals.  I like the color of the Posie tint but I find that its a thicker formula then the benefit tint. The nice score was that it came with a travel sized High Beam too.  I don't think companies understand how much I appreciate them making travel sizes of their products too.  Specially if I just want to give it a try.
Benefit

I also picked up Butter London's Top of the Pops.  Its a $70 set that I got for $32.  The set included Wink eye pencil and cream eye shadow in Earl Grey, which is a nice metallic silver color.  The eyeliner is more of a charcoal color with sparkle to it.  It also included a nail polish in LA Ross and a Lippy liquid lipstick in the color Toff.  A real nice combo for date night or going out with the girls to the club.   They also threw in a sample of their scrubbies, their nail prep and polish remover pads.
Butter London

And finally, yesterday my Ipsy bag came in the mail.  YAY!  Their theme for September was "Street Style".  The make up bag was a cute gun metal color with studs on the front.  My bag contained a Hikari lipstick, which tho' it was a nice lipstick, I'm not digging the color on me.  I also got the Be a Bombshell smooth criminal powder, a pacifica eye liner, Briogeo  deep conditioning hair mask and Nourish Organic moisturizing face cleanser. I also traded in ipsy points for the Bodyography foundation primer.
My Ipsy Referral Link

 

My top favorite skin care products.....

So I've had people tell me that my skin feels soft or looks so healthy or has such a glow or I smell good all the time.  So I thought I'd share with you some of the skin products I use on the regular.

When it comes to getting clean, I really love philosophy's bath gel.  I don't use it as a shampoo, but its my go to for a body soap.  I think its hands down the best smelling soap I ever used.  It really smells like what its called.  The best part of it is that you get to enjoy the smell while you are in the shower but that scent doesn't stick with you.  Just because I like the smell of pink frosted cake doesn't mean i want to smell like it all day long. lol
Philosophy

 

 

Ok, now after the shower I'm a huge fan of using Benefit's "soft to touch...hard to get" body oil mist.   It absorbs real fast leaving your skin soft and smooth, not greasy.  It also has a light scent to it that I love. I also love the "take a picture...it lasts longer" body balm.  I use this on my shoulders, cleavage, knee area...basically anywhere I want a little "glow".  Plus how can you not love the packaging?!?!  This retro pin up look is cute enough to just leave out on the counter or vanity.

Benefit Cosmetics

 

Now the last thing I use on the daily is lotion.  When I'm going out and I want a nice all over sexy smell I'll use Victoria's Secret's "Tease".  Its a nice smell that's not too over powering, and I've never had anyone complain of the smell to me.  Both men and women seem to like it.

Victoria's Secret

When I'm looking for just a good deep moisturizing  lotion I'm going to grab Bath & Body Works Body Cream.  Theres a zillion different scents, so I'm sure you can find something you like.  This lotion is so thick and creamy.  It leaves my skin feeling moisturized all day long with out feeling greasy.

Bath & Body Works

And just because it made it into this summer's favorite scent category with me, Pacifica's "Blood Orange Lotion".  Its just one of those scents that awakens your senses.  You cant put it on and be in a bad mood.  It makes you want to go out and frolic in the sun.  Seriously tho', if you like citrus scents you'll love this one. 

Pacifica Blood Orange

 

So what are some of your favorite products you use?