I go through phases with my makeup routine; some weeks I'll wear a full face of foundation, other weeks I can't be bothered to put any foundation on. Some weeks I will do a full eyeshadow look, other weeks I don't touch a single eyeshadow palette.

It may be a certain product, or a certain trend, but when I'm really into something beauty related it becomes my life and it's hard for me to stray from it. I'm in one of those moods right now and my current obsession is cream beauty products.

It could be a foundation, bronzer, blush, or highlight but I cannot stop using or lusting after cream beauty products.

I definitely have the mentality that you should wear cream products in the summertime but I feel like that's the opposite of what you "should do". I truly believe there are no rules when it comes to beauty or makeup and you can do what you want, so that's my motto.

When it's 80 degrees out, the last thing I want to think of is piling on foundation and powder. I feel like the heat makes the powder seep into my skin and I much prefer the finish that a cream product gives. I love looking dewy and glowing, and cream products definitely give me that look.

Cream products are also easier to apply and blend, in my opinion. They take zero to no time to apply and help me in getting ready quicker in the morning. I think they appear more natural on the skin, which is the look I want in the summertime.






Below are a few of my favorite & go to cream products. Some products that aren't included below are: Sephora Cushion Bronzer, Clinique Chubby Foundation Stick, and ColourPop shadows (Wattles & Porter are my two favorite shades right now)





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Ah the final Birchbox of the year. I am unsure if this will be my last Birchbox for a few months but we'll see eventually...I'll probably wait to see the January sneak peek video that Birchbox posts every month on Youtube and then decide if I'll cancel or not.

I just look all the perks of Birchbox :( #firstworldprobs

Anyways...believe it or not, this Birchbox was actually pretty great, mainly because I picked out everything in it. I love anything with the word "essentials" in it (fun fact). I don't know why but I love feeling like I NEED something.




When I saw that this month's pre curated Birchbox was called "Winter Essentials", I knew I had to have it. I figured knowing what I was getting in my Birchbox was better than having it be a surprise because lately, when it is a surprise it's less than satisfying.

I've tried most of the things in the box and I'm pleasantly surprised with them.

//Coastal Scents Eyeshadow Duo: I was supposed to get the formaleyes duo which was a rose gold & pink shade but instead got the styleeyes, which is gold and blue. I originally didn't want this one when I saw it online but in person the shadows are so pretty and so outside my comfort zone. I could've emailed Birchbox for the correct one (everyone got the wrong shadows) but I'm too lazy and have enough pink shadows. These shadows are pigmented but not too much and are perfect for the holidays. I'll definitely get some use out of them.

Sample size: 4/5
Full size: $12



//eSalon Perfect Ending Leave in Conditioner: I've been hoping to get a leave in conditioner in a Birchbox so when I saw this bad boy in the sample choice box, I had to get it. I used it over the weekend and it was great. At first, when my hair was wet, it felt a little stringy and tangled but that could've just been me. After blow drying and straightening, my hair was soft and silky. This conditioner you put in after you're out of the shower and your hair is towel dried. It feels just like a regular conditioner and I'm pretty happy with the results.

Sample size: 5/5
Full size: $25

//dermae Microdermabrasion Scrub: Another thing I love? Scrubs! DermaE is a great brand that's easily available in CVS and that's a plus for me. This is a thicker consistency, it almost feels like a balm and has a lot of little beads in it but that's what I like about it. It's slightly harsher than you would expect but sometimes that's what I prefer in my scrubs. My face feels so clean and fresh afterwards--this is my new favorite

Sample size: 4/5
Full size: $32.50 (OMG)

//Juara Coconut Illipe Hand & Nail Balm: My cuticles have been a disaster lately and on Sunday while I was home, I realized I had this handy dandy item. I was expecting it to feel like petroleum jelly but it was definitely not that. It is a very lotion like consistency and I just spread it on my nails and cuticles. Within minutes, my nails felt smooth and soft. This is something I'll for sure keep in my handbag and at work because my nails are always dry. I may even buy the full size!

Sample size: 3/5
Full size: $20

//Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain: I didn't realize what this was until I just read the description of what it does. It adjusts to your skin's temperature and PH to make your own customized shade. I have the It Cosmetics lip stain that does this and it's pretty cool. I'm excited to use this one!

//Chuao Chocolatier Cinnamon Cereal Smooch: This was a little extra in the box and I'll take any kind of food extra! I didn't taste any cinnamon in it but it tasted just like a fancy crunch bar!




This month I also added a Birchbox Plus kit to my monthly subscrtion. I won't do a whole post on that but I got the Completion Perfection Sampler which came with a full size beauty blender, Marcelle BB Cream, Benefit Porefessional Primer, The Beauty Crop Lightning Cream, and a W3LL PEOPLE Brightening Powder. I didn't need it but I really wanted a new beauty blender and the kit was $20 which is the prize of a new beauty blender so mind as well!

Dam you Birchbox, just when I want to give up you pull me back in!

Did you like your last Birchbox of 2015 this month?

Why is it June? Seriously, where is time going? Is this what happens when you get older...time just flies by and you don't know what to do with yourself?

I'm just in awe that it's June. It's been over a year that I've been out of college (I know I keep mentioning that) and it's just like, this is real life now. I'm still going through a quarter life crisis and I think it's going to be like that for a while. The joy of your 20s!!

Whenever I think things are getting better, the universe flips me off and throws me back in my seat, where I started. Did that make sense? Probably not--I'm rambling about nonsense.

The point of this post is my May Favorites!

I have a lot of things I've loved this month--more than any other month I think and I don't know why. Have I had a lot of time on my hands? Maybe.

Most of them are beauty products because what else do I "favorite" all month? No seriously, like what else should I put in my favorites? I'll think of something.

I do have a few random things and I'll be sure to keep better track of "random" favorites (like clothing maybe?) next month!



PUR Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup: I got this when I went to my Chicago work trip and I've kind of been obsessed. I've been wanting to get into powder foundations for a while because they're easy to apply when you want a light layer of coverage (and are too lazy to get your hands dirty with a BB cream). This gives great coverage and applies on the skin smoothly, for a natural finish. I put a primer underneath, then concealer, and then this foundation and it's been my go to all month. I apply it with my next favorite which is ....

It Cosmetics Airbrush Smoothing Foundation Brush: I also got this in Chicago and OMG I am OBSESSED. I am actually willingly to spend $50 on this brush set from Ulta because these brushes are giving me life. I don't use brushes for liquid foundation, I'm too addicted to my beautyblender for that nonsense, but for a powder foundation, this buffing brush is perfection. It applies everything evenly and smoothly for a truly airbrush finish. I am beyond in love.

Porefessional Primer by Benefit Cosmetics: ANOTHER Chicago item (I'm sorry but a beauty conference leads way to lots of products). I had a sample of this product years ago and I was obsessed. It was the first primer I've ever used and I changed the game for me. I've been trying to find primers that live up to this one because I can't bare to spend $30 on a primer, but, after I got this bad boy back in my life, my make-up has not been the same. I notice a severe difference in my skin and how long my make-up lasts when I have this on. I get a lot more compliments on my skin as well. So, naturally, I haven't been wearing any other primer this month. Oh and I will shell out the $30 for this once I run out--it's THAT good. There's a reason it's a cult favorite.

Covergirl Intensify Me Liquid Liner: When I blogged about the new CoverGirl products a few weeks back, I mentioned that I really loved this eyeliner (and hated the mascara) and the love has stood the test of time. I've been wearing this like crazy and it has reignited my love for liquid liner. It's easy to apply, super black, and stays on all day. The brush is so unique and I think that is also a major reason I love it so much.

Nivea In Shower Body Lotion: I've gone through three tubes of this lotion in the past 3 months and I'm wondering why I'm just mentioning this now. When I heard about 'in shower' body lotion, I was stunned and curious. It just washes away? I apply it in the shower? How interesting! I got a sample of this in a magazine or something and immediately used it. I went out and bought it the next day. I hate applying lotion when I get out of the shower. I just hate the process of it but I know it's necessary. This makes my life easier. I apply it in the shower, wash it off, and could get out and go about my day. I don't have to wait for it to dry or absorb into the skin--it's fullproof! It also lasts forever on the skin and really makes a difference. My skin is always super soft and smooth after using it. The one downside is that I need to control how much I'm using because like I said, I've repurchased this three times already and usually regular body lotion lasts forever. I will always repurchase though because it's that good!

Mahogany Teakwood Candle from Bath & Body Works: My little had this in her room up at school and whenever I visited, I would spend a good amount of the day smelling this candle. IT SMELLS LIKE FREAKING ABERCROMBIE!!!!!!!!! I am not kidding you--it smells like Abercrombie cologne, it smells like a hot boy and I almost cried tears of joy when I finally ordered it. I haven't been using any other candle in my room/house the past month and I'm addicted. I will have this candle forever and ever--I will spend any amount of money on it. It is INCREDIBLE! GO OUT AND BUY IT AND MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL LIKE HOT MEN.

(Was that aggressive? I don't even care. I'm obsessed)

Horoscopes: I've been obsessed with horoscopes and astrology for a while but this month, I became obsessed. Maybe because I'm just looking for answers to a question I don't even know but I was addicted this month. Maybe because Mercury is in retrograde and I just became fascinated with astrology? I don't know but I was googling everything this month having to do with my horoscope. I use the Daily Horoscope app on the iPhone and I have to say, its scary accurate sometimes. (PS I'm a Sagittarius)

So that is it! My favorite for the month of May! What did you love this month? Tell me in the comments!

Also, are you obsessed with astrology? Lets talk about it :)