*It’s that time again- in repeat mode* Yep everyone it is that time again to drop the list of what I have been yielding as my March Favorites. March has been a bit of a skincare month, I must say as I have been adding tons of products to the already growing arsenal of products. This bunch of products is a bit on the more pricey side compared to what I am usually accustom to, however I have been in heaven with the skincare products this month. Makeup wise this month, I have been revisiting an oldie but goodie drugstore favorite, and a few newbies on the market. Keep your eyes open y’all it’s time for The Favorites: March Edition….
I’ll just dive right into it, and bust out the skincare guns of the month. First things first let’s bring forth probably one of the most expensive skin care products that I have ever owned. Chanel Le Weekend de Chanel– $115 USD, ok so this product is hands down skin transforming. OMG I am in love with this product. I talked about it a bit here, this product is a solid blend of Glycolic Acid Complex and Rose Ware to help renew, revitalize and replenish the skin’s hydration. It is a luminous exfoliating, one step wonder product. I have been using this non-stop for about two months now, and let me just say my skin is literally glowing. I am obsessed. If you invest in one thing this year for skin- this is IT!!! Next up on the skin care list is a hidden gem of a cleanser- Noriko Cleansing Gel $21 USD, is probably one of the most cleansing skincare products I have tried this year. This cleansing oil gets skin squeaky clean and helps hydrate the skin without leaving a greasy or oily film. Love! Skin is left clean, free of dirt, grime and makeup and left soft, smooth and full of hydration thanks to the good for skin ingredients of Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil and Vitamin E- my life is super complete. Wrapping up the skincare loves of the month is Radical Skin Care Age- Defying Exfoliating Pads– $75 USD, I spoke about my love for these here but I am so impressed with these pads. They are textured just enough to make skin feel like it’s getting a bit of exfoliating oomph but gentle enough to not scrub skin to harshly. I can honestly say that these have helped diminish a few of the fine lines that I have been trying to fight with age, and am hoping that my frown lines will fade as well. Fingers crossed!!
Now it wouldn’t be a proper favorites post without some beauty products, now would it? This month I have been loving a dewy foundation look. Not sure if it is the whole jump into Spring that has me totally giddy for a perfect dewy yet not shiny no-makeup, makeup look. For this I have been reaching for Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Compact Foundation SPF 15– $58 USD, this.foundation.ROCKS! Perfectly dewy and hydrating in all the right spots and it leaves skin flawless and looking radiantly beautiful. It is long lasting and the coverage is buildable from light to medium-full coverage. I have been whipping this out for on the go, since it is in compact form and so easy to take with you. And let me tell you- my skin loves it! I have been a long-time lover of the foundation form, and the compact form is so convenient and perfect for travel and on the go. For the cheeks I have been turning to one of my favorite launches of 2014 so far Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blushes– $35 USD, these blushes are simply gorgeous. This breath taking blush, Instagram filter lighting powder hybrid brings skin the right amount of beauty and radiance with the swipe of a blush brush. My favorite that I have been turning to a lot this past month is Mood Exposure- a skin brightening blush with a bit of bronzy plum in the mix. It is just gorgeous on the skin. I have been obsessed with this pre-Spring flush of color to the cheeks. Oooh la la..
Rounding out the March Favorites are for the lips and the eyes. MAC Studio Sculpt Lash Mascara–$16 USD is seriously so innovative and phenomenal. The brush like wand literally combs through each lash while giving them some much needed volume and length minus clumps. Precision in a bottle should be the name of this mascara as it gives major drama with minimal amount of effort. Hands down AMAZINGNESS! And for the lips is an oldie but goodie has been working its way into my makeup bag daily. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie– $5.99 USD, this shade is phenomenal. Light berry shade that gives the lips just the right amount of color to help the lips have some life to them. The thing I love the most about this lip butter is that you can apply without a mirror making it perfect for on the go. A perfect lip goodie!
So there you have it, another month full of favorites some oldies but tons of newbies. I think March has definitely been a good one. A bit of solid skincare additions and a few makeup musts- added to the stash. Check!
What have been some of your favorites for March?
Melody Robinson Wright says
The Chanel sounds awesome but that price won’t convince my wallet to open up lol.
BeautyJudy says
Noriko cleansing oil sounds great!
Eugenia says
Great list! I have not tried any of the Hourglass blushes but I am waiting for Hourglass ALP in Dim to get here via mail!!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
OMG you are going to love you Lighting Powder and if you try the blushes they are amazing!!! Such good colors.
Nidia Doherty says
Maybe instead of the Hourglass powder, I should try a blush! So many choices. The Chanel skincare sounds so lux and amazing!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Nidia you will love them. I like that they have more color. Don’t get me wrong the powders are awesome too though :)
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
I can wholeheartedly agree on all of these! Especially the Hourglass!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Agreed. I can say this month all my favorites I have been in love with. lol… I really hope Hourglass comes out with a Ambient Blush Palette.
Phyrra says
I love seeing your favorites list!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks Phyrra. I have a feeling my April one will be a bit influenced by you. #enabler
EBBlogAshley says
I am also enjoying the Hourglass Ambient Lightning Blushes. You have me curious about that Chanel skin care product. It is pricey but if it works, then it is worth it!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I went to the Chanel counter first and got a sample to make sure I wouldnt have any crazy reactions to it. And OMG I feel in love, used the whole sample up, and then had to splurge and buy the real deal. Hands down great money spent. Super light on the skin, and seriously helps like detox/exfoliate and hydrate the skin in one. lol.. Face happy/ checkbook not so much. lol
Cosmetics Aficionado says
I need to try those Ambient blushes!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
You would love them. They really are great. I want to grab a few more and am eye-ing the Dim Fusion one. lol. So far I have a few and love each one.
Aleya Bamdad says
I just picked up the MAC mascara and can’t wait to try it
jamie @makeuplifelove says
OMG I am obsessed with it. It literally is phenomenal. Like volumizing, lengthening and clump free. LOVE IT! You so have to tell me how you enjoy it.
Anastasia says
Noriko cleanser sounds very intriguing. I’m currently obsessing over asian and asian-inspired skincare, so my attention was instantly drawn to it :) Fabulous post, as usual!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I have been obsessed with venturing out to Japanese skincare because of all your posts. I found this East meets West gem that I am sooooo happy and excited to get more into Japanese skincare. Reading your post and recommendations now too!!!
Amber says
I have Mood Exposure too and am loving it! I need to try the Chanel cream. I love Glycolic acid!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I am so loving Mood Exposure. And the CHANEL skin rejuventator is phenomenal. I am soooo into it.
Noelle says
Random but I love the way you set up your pictures. So pretty!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Awwww thanks girl!!!!
Norah Salazar says
OMG I love Chanel Vitalumiere, it is probably one of my top three personal foundations.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Agree!!! For sure my top 3!!! Loving it BIGTIME!
Justina says
This is a great post, there are so many products you love that I haven’t tried! Time to go hide my wallet from myself :-)
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Ha ha ha… I often have to hide my wallet too. Lol.. So happy you like my choices. :)
loveforlacquer says
So many awesome favorites here!!!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Awwwww so glad you like them. :)
Laura says
I think that we have very similar tastes!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I totally agree!! You are one of my top enablers!!!
Kelly R says
What a great roundup of favorites!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks Kelly. So happy you like the choices. :)
Cosmetic Sanctuary says
Amazing picks throughout this post!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks I am so happy you like them :)
cindyprimebeauty says
Great choices! I love the Radical pads and Revlon Berry Smoothie is my fav shade of the lip butters!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I have been loving the Radical pads so much. And Berry Smoothie is on my Lips now. Lol… What a perfect shade!
FabZilla_Kath says
I absolutely love your picks! You’re big on skincare so that’s really nice to know!
Citizens of Beauty says
Berry Smoothie is so pretty! I love those colorburst lip butter!
Nathalie Prud'homme says
I just love your style Jamie, right up my alley, we need to go shopping together LOL… Some of my faves this month have been the Makeup Forever HD cream blush, the Chocolate Bar palette, Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation and the Chanel Lift Serum… oh and I also purchased a Mac eyeliner in Prunella, a gorgeous colour. Tomorrow I am going to purchase the Hourglass blush…. a girl never has enough blushes or lippys!! Hugs xoxo
jamie @makeuplifelove says
ha ha ha. Count me in Nathalie!!! I love love love the Too Faced Chocolate Bar. OMG such a great palette, and Chanel Vitalumiere is definitely on the top of my faves. How do you like the Chanel Lift Serum? I was checking it out, and wondering if it is worth the money…
Nathalie Prud'homme says
Hi Jamie, the serum is gorgeous, however would I repurchase it, not sure as it is quite pricey, it is what I consider a very luxe serum!!! Get yourself some samples of it…. do like me I always ask for samples and when they go to give me one I always say – what do you want me to do with one little sample, give me a couple so that I can try it out for a week… given the $$ I spend on that counter they don’t dare refuse me!!! On another note, I am going tomorrow to purchase the Hourglass blush, I also recall you mentioning the Nars loose powder (I think it was you) anyhow I would like to give it a try (I currently use the Armani one), if so, could you let me know what shade you have? Hugs xoxo
kSquaredGlamour says
i love that brush and use it for my blush all the time :)
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
They are some beautiful favourites