May Monthly Favorites

Skin Care:

May started off super stressful for me! I had finals and last assignments/projects due for school! All that stress wrecked my skin so I have a ton of skin care products that I used in May to try to keep all the little face demons at bay. This are the products I used to help keep my skin clear and avoid stress breakouts!

1. Olay Pro-X - This skin care tool is AMAZING! I have been wanting Clarisonic for months and months, but with the cheapest model starting at $99 it was way out of budget. So I did some research and found the Olay Pro-X. It has two speed settings, and at less than $40, its is a deal. I use this almost everyday and I can tell a huge difference in my skin! Its brighter, less oily, and my blackheads are disappearing. You can find this at most major retailers, click here to view it online at Target.com.

2. St. Ives Green Tea Scrub - I love love love this face scrub! Not only does it smell amazing, it feels amazing. It has 100% natural exfoliates and it can be used everyday. I use this with my Olay Pro-X at least once a day. You can find St. Ives products in most major retailers.

3. Formula 10.0.6 Keep Your Cool Mask  - I could write a million pages on why I love this mask so much. First it smells amazing, its made with coconut and cucumber, and I just want to crawl in the bottle and live in this perfect topical scent. Second it feels amazing on your skin! This is a gel mask which at first was a little strange to me because I normally go for mud mask, but I really liked the texture once I had it on my face. It is light and almost looks like you have moisturizer all over your face. Once you put it on it feels so cool and calming, but after about 2 minutes you can start to feel it tingle and warm up. The third reason I love this product so much is not only does it calm redness and breakouts, its also gentle enough to leave on overnight! Formula 10.0.6 is my go to brand for face masks. Check out the whole Formula 10.0.6 line here at Ulta.com

4. Boots Expert Sensitive Gentle Refreshing Toner - Toners are kind of a hot product right now, there are so many on the market that it can be overwhelming when looking for one to buy. I have tried a lot of different toners and this one by Boots has become one of my favorites. First, its a great price, less than $5. Second, if you have sensitive skin like me then this is a good option for you. It is gentle enough to keep my skin from being irritated but strong enough to tighten and minimize my pores. Adding a toner to your skin care routine can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. I use this one twice a day after cleaning my face and before I put on my moisturizer. You can find the entire Boots Expert line at Target, click here to view them online.

5. Boots Botanics Shine Away Mattifying Day Cream - This is another Boots product from their Botanics line. This day cream is SPF 15 and instantly controls shine and minimizes pores. This is the perfect under makeup moisturizer! You can check out the Boots Botanics line at Target online here.

6. Ocean Potion Clear Zinc Oxide Face Potion - Its summer and as a beach bum I have to protect my skin from the sun. Like I said before I have really sensitive skin and normal sunscreen burns and irritates my skin. This Face Potion from Ocean Potion is SPF 45 and super water resistant. This stuff as been a savior for my face, it feels like I'm putting regular moisturizer on my face, it doesn't burn, or irritate my skin at all. You can find this at most major retailers with the other sun care products. 

Makeup:

7. No. 7 Lift & Luminate Foundation - I don't normally switch up my foundation, but I was in the mood to try something new this month and I am so glad I did. This foundation is amazing! Its light and for a liquid foundation it doesn't settle in fine lines. I got the lightest shade which is calico. No. 7 made by Boots. You find No. 7 products in-store and online at Target. 

8. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - I have used this before but I recently got a new bottle and I fell in love with it all over again. This mascara is fabulous, it makes your lashes look super big and the brush is amazing. Although it is a bit pricey at $23, it lasts forever and I feel like it is totally worth the price. You can find this mascara and other Too Faced products at Ulta and Sephora.

9. Elf Eyebrow Kit -  Eyebrows are in baby! This kit from elf makes defining your brows super simple! The kit contains two products, a tinted brow gel and a lighter brow powder, and a double ended brush. I love this kit because of its simplicity, its two steps to prefect defined brows and its a steal at $3. 

10.Elf Kabuki Brush - I have been wanting a Kabuki brush for a while now, I'm not sure why I waited so long to get one! I love Elf professional brushes because they are such good quality for such a good price! This Kabuki brush is prefect for applying powder, it leaves it looking flawless, its also a steal at $6. You can find Elf products at most major retailers.

Random:

11. Starbucks Green Tea Lemonade - I have been obsessed with this drink lately! Its so yummy and the prefect summer drink. If you love green tea as much as I do, you will love this. I always get it unsweetened and in the trenta size. 

12. ABC's Once Upon a Time - I had a few weeks off of school before summer classes started and I totally binged on this show. I'm still not caught up on the current season, I'm just starting season 3. If you haven't watched this show and you love Disney as much as me, you need to start, it's amazing!

13. 24 oz Bubba Tumbler - I am obsessed with tumblers and when my Bubba tumbler broke a few months ago I wanted to cry. I got this one at the beginning of May from Target and I love it so much. I use it every single day and it keeps my drinks cold for hours. You can find Bubba Tumblers at Target and Wal-Mart. 

Well there you have it, all of my favorite things from the month of May! 

xo,

Jess