Cosmetic Case of the Mondays

Hi everyone!

Sorry for going M.I.A. for a little, so much going on!  Let’s see…so there was Mother’s Day yesterday which was so great, and so surreal to be on the receiving end for the first time in my life!  Then there’s been the NBA playoffs, the RHOA Reunions, Samuel graduated from his Kindermusik class, I cut bangs, oh and I had my first beauty column printed in a South Florida magazine, hey hey!

In the column I go over my “if I was stranded on a deserted island, which beauty and makeup products I’d want with me” list.  Here are my top picks, plus a couple extra that we ended up editing down.

Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Foundation $10-12: Out of all of the expensive foundations I’ve tried, this is still my fav!

MAC Russian Red Lipstick $16: My go-to red lip that not only transforms my outfit, but also my attitude!

Essie Marshmallow Nail Polish $5-8: No matter the season, three coats of this polish on hands and toes and I’m good to go!

Dior Addict Lip Glow $32: When I want a balm with also a little color – it pulls your natural lip color!

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara $23: I’m a mascara junkie so while I use many different kinds, I always love the drama this gives while keeping my lashes separate!

Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum $28.50: This is primer for your lashes that helps lengthen and condition and I wouldn’t dare apply my mascara without it!

Sephora Collection Pro Airbrush #55 Brush $34: The best brush to apply foundation with and buff it in for a smooth and even complexion.

Roden + Fields Skin Care $130+: The creators of Proactiv are changing the face of skin care again with their anti-aging and sun damage skin care line.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Liquid Eye Liner $30: I’ve yet to use a liquid liner that is blacker and goes on smoother, so luxe!

Too Faced Sun Bunny Natural Bronzer $30: While I prefer a matte bronzer to apply all over my face, a touch of this bronzer on your T-Zone makes you look like you just came back from vaca!

Givenchy Mister Light Instant Light Corrective Pen $34: The combo of under-eye concealer and highlighter makes this the perfect one-step product to transform those tired eyes!

Stay tuned for June’s column next month and a big thanks to the Lifestyle Media Group for making me feel like a mini SJP once a month (not really, but whatevs)!

Xo,

Leah