Welcome back to stylishly good vibes! It’s the start of a new month, and you know what that means—time for Top Picks!
If you’re new to the blog, this is a monthly series where I chat about my favorite products of the month. I’ll save the small talk—let’s get started!
Tarte Tartelette™ Mascara
I’m relatively new to the tubing mascara game, but now that I’m in it, I don’t think I’ll ever go back! I’ve tried many non-tubing mascaras that I love, like Ilia’s Limitless Lash Mascara and Ami Colé’s Lash-Amplifying Mascara, but I started to have issues with transfer under my eyes. It seemed like every shift I had at Anthropologie, I’d walk by a mirror within an hour, and my mascara would be all over my undereyes.
Since switching to this mascara, that issue is a thing of the past! A friend asked me if I felt like the tubing mascara dries my eyelashes out, and I don’t feel that way at all! As long as you have a bit of warm water on your hands and a gentle touch, the tubes come off so easily when washing your face at night. I love that this mascara comes in both brown and black, but I can’t decide which one is my favorite—so I just switch between them each time I buy it!
How I Use It:
I typically apply one coat, let it dry for a couple of seconds, and then go back in for a second coat. It lengthens and separates the lashes unlike any other. At night, I run the sink until the water is warm, then put water in my palms and press them to my eyes. I do that a couple of times until I notice the tubes coming off. Then, I gently take my index finger and run it down my top lashes and the rest of the tubes fall off. Finally, I finish with my oil cleanser, followed by my water-based cleanser.
Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo
When I bought this dry shampoo, I was unsure how much I would like the packaging since it’s different than any other dry shampoo I’ve used. But, let me tell you—this stuff is amazing! I will literally never go back to any other formula. I love that the design is similar to a face powder, so you can slide the top closed when traveling to prevent product from flying everywhere when you open it. I also love the Kabuki brush applicator. I feel like I use so much less dry shampoo, yet my hair looks refreshed and feels great too.
How I Use It:
I apply a bit of this on my roots the day after I wash and blow dry my hair. It helps with hair that feels TOO clean to hold a style. I only wash my hair twice a week, and although it isn’t oily to begin with, this is great to have on-hand after an intense workout. Plus—it smells so delicious, and it’s refillable. They truly thought of everything.
Dieux Deliverance (Trinity Serum)
I’m shocked I haven’t talked about this product on the blog yet. If you’re a skincare fanatic, I want you to go follow Charlotte Palermino on Instagram and TikTok right now. She is one of the founders of Dieux and a licensed esthetician, and she’s a wealth of knowledge about skincare and ingredient transparency. I rarely find a product that makes a noticeable difference in my skin, but that changed with Deliverance.
If you experience dark spots or scars from acne, this should be in your skincare arsenal. Formulated with Niacinamide, it helps to fade those spots faster than any other product I’ve tried. Plus—it also contains Encapsulated Cannabinoid Complex, which is amazing for redness and inflammation. All of Dieux’s products are great, but this is the one I keep going back to, so much so that I have it on subscription so I’m never without it.
How I Use It:
This is one of those products you need to ease into using daily, so keep that in mind. I apply Deliverance morning and night after my Toner, Essence, and Retinol. I let it dry fully before continuing with the rest of my skincare routine.
Fount Bucket Bag
If you’ve known me for a while, you know I’m a fiend for purses. I’ve always been like that. My mom has called me the bag lady for years! When Fount was founded in Cleveland in 2014, I dreamed of the day I would be able to afford one of their bags. I vividly remember saving up babysitting money to buy this bag. My mom came with me to their brick-and-mortar in Gordon Square and I bought it in person, which made it feel even more special.
As I said, I have a lot of handbags, but this one is one I keep going back to. The quality is unmatched, and it fits everything I could need without making it difficult to find things, you know? I’m a big fan of little pouches inside my bags, so that definitely helps with keeping it organized. Whether I’m wearing a maxi skirt and faux fur coat or jeans and a t-shirt, this bucket bag just elevates the look to another level.
How I Keep It Looking Its Best:
When I’m not using this bag, I stuff it with newspaper to help maintain its shape. I also use a leather conditioner from Fount on it every two months. What’s great about Fount is you can go into their stores and receive a complimentary leather conditioning from their team for your Fount bag.
Well, that’s all I have for you this month!
Until next time!
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