Happy Wednesday friends and more importantly happy July!! Somehow we blinked and we are more than halfway through the year and into one of the busiest month’s for us all! I wanted to share some favorites from this last month and get ready because there is something for everyone!!
e.l.f. Primer
e.l.f. Primer
This was a last minute purchase for me and I couldn’t be happier with my results thus far. I don’t normally use primers, but started to notice my makeup getting into fine lines. After using the primerit doesn’t do that anymore at all! I was a little weary trying an e.l.f. product since I didn’t have good luck with the setting spray, but this primer is awesome! The smell is a little odd, but goes away quickly! For $6 I’ll deal with it!
Adovia Dead Sea Salt Scrub
Adovia Dead Sea Salt Scrub
This scrub could not have come into my life at a better time! I have been using it every single time I self tan, which has been on a weekly basis! It really gets rid of all the dead skin and I also use it as my shaving cream because once I’ve fully massaged the scrub into my legs it becomes even smoother and I’m able to get the closest shave ever! Even Gary mentioned how smooth my legs were! You get a lot of product and it will take a long time to use up, which I love when I’m really enjoying using something!
L’Oreal Makeup Extender
L’Oreal Makeup Extender
I bought this product after mentioning it in a post back in May. It has 100% lived up to the hype and I could not be happier with how my makeup stays put after applying it to the face. I will say it’s a little “wetter” than the Urban Decay Setting Spray so it takes a little longer to dry (by maybe 30 seconds) but for being half the price I’ll take it! It’s a great product and I can’t see the difference in how long my makeup stays between this and the UD product.
Papermate Pen
Papermate Pen
Like I said this was a month full of random favorites, but this pen is amazing! I love how easy it is to write with and the best part is that it doesn’t bleed through pages like the fine point sharpies do!! I ordered a box because I’m obsessed!
The Underwriting
The Underwriting
I finished one of the books that was on my summer reading list and it was really good! I’ll give a warning to you all though – it’s heavily finance driven and the author uses a lot of industry jargon about SEC Filings and what happens when companies go public which is good if that interests you – not so good if finance bores you! The overall story is really good and the author does an INCREDIBLE job of weaving all the character’s in together! It’s also really cool because you can draw the parallel’s between the dating app in the book and Tinder which is used in real life.
Townhouse Focaccia Tuscan Cheese Crackers
Townhouse Focaccia Tuscan Cheese Crackers
Another random but one we literally could not keep these in the house – these crackers might as well be crack they are so good!! I swear to you that they will not even last a full two days in your house! You don’t even need cheese or any other spread to go with it – they are good on their own!
What products did you love in June?
Linking up with Mia and Kelli for Monthly Favorites
Disclosure: I received the Adovia Scrub as part of a BrandBacker program. All opinions are 100% my own.
We need a new cracker and Focaccia, and well, I just like to mispronounce it and call it "Fo-cock-a" Ha ha! Love that Elf Primer too! Happy Wednesday gorgeous!
livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com
I'm going to have to try that Elf primer! And that make up extender! Those crackers sound amazing! They might be my Key West snack this weekend!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
I love the focacia bread I get at Panera, so those crackers sound so delicious! I'll definitely be trying the ELF primer and the L'Oreal setting spray, always looking to save some $$. I love using a scrub to shave with!
That body scrub sounds incredible! My skin is super sensitive (my legs get reeeally itchy if I use anything other than Jergens lotion!) so I'm always apprehensive to try stuff like that but you really sold it to me up there π
So I actually need some good pens and those crackers look soo good! I always buy the multigrain ones which are very good too! I want that scrub too, usually I just do a homemade one! xo
I totally want to try that setting spray and the primer too! They both sound great!
xo Kylie
dressinsparkles.com
Primers are awesome! I use a Mary Kay primer, but when it runs out I'll have to look into the elf one! I'm so glad you like the setting spray:)
I need to try that E.L.F primer! I usually use the Benefit Porefessional and love it, but I need a cheaper alternative! Did you say cheese? These are calling my name…. xoxo! Happy July π
So glad to hear The Underwriting was good! I just bought The Knockoff but haven't had time to start it yet. The Underwriting is second on my list of books to read!! Also, these crackers look amazing! I haven't seen them in the store, I'm going to have to look for them!
xo, Rachel
ablondesmoment.com
I want to try the E.L.F. Primer. I am starting Underwriting soon. Glad you liked it and I will keep in mind the finance aspect.
I'm very intrigued by that L'Oreal setting spray. I've been using UD's but will always go for a more affordable option if it provides just as good results. And those crackers look delish! I'm sure they wouldn't last in my house either π
Happy July <3
I want to try that sea salt scrub! I need a new scrub in my life!
rosyoutlookblog.com
ok, definitely trying the l'oreal setting spray and the elf primer! i love me some cheap stuff π
Um I love pens so I love that you shared that! haha So glad you like that e.l.f. primer… sometimes the cheapest products can totally surprise you!
I've never used a primer but I'm wanting to try one lately…maybe I'll give the elf one a shot, especially at that price π And those crackers sound delicious. One of my favorite things is cheese and crackers! Thanks for linking up, Biana!!
I love a good primer — and I have a pen obsession so I may or not be purchasing this one today! Thanks for sharing!
xo Southern Style
I need to be on the lookout for those crackers. I'm a sucker for new things in the cracker world.
I love a good pen – Le Pen is presently my favorite for the same reasons you like the papermate! They come in several colors too, which makes this girl's heart happy! π
This is so funny, but I keep losing all of my pens, and I was just thinking of how I need to go buy a pack of pens, and until I saw this, I forgot how much I used to love those pens. Definitely going to get some Papermates now!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
i love me a good pen. i hoard them. ha. and those crackers look addicting! may have to get them for my road trip friday! ha. happy july girl! xo
cheshirekatblog.com
There is nothing like a good pen. My favorite is the Uni Ball Jet Stream ink ones. Love love them. And I also love the sharpie pens. Someone just stole my favorite pen and I'm furious. I gotta start marking them again so I know who is stealing them. Lol.
I still want to read that book but have so many others to read tooβ¦I am a huuuuge reader. I also want to try that scrub!
~~Megan~~
poshprime.com
I have to add that book to my reading list! I will definitely be picking up that makeup spray! I hate shelling out so much for my other one and I LOVE those pens. I'm a total pen snob π
I love it when elf products turn out to be good ones bc you can't beat the price! I really need to pick up that book! That sounds so good!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
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I am going to have to snap up that ELF primer. I'm near the end of my Mary Kay and am not sure I wanna pay the $$$ for it. If you say ELF gets the job done, then I'm in, haha.
I'll have to check out that book, it sounds super intriguing!
Half the price of UD and it works… I'm sold! I love that stuff but I've always hated shelling out the money for it for some reason! Definitely picking those crackers up on my next grocery trip!
I cannot believe it's July either!!! The summer always flies by too fast! That elf primer sounds great! π
I used to never think primers were necessary… then I got a sample size and have been hooked ever since hahaha!
amemoryofus.com
Great round up!! I love pens like that too haha. Primer is always necessary, and that one sounds nice. Definitely checking out that setting spray too. The UD one is fab, but the price tag is not fab. Those crackers sound really good too!! π Thanks for sharing and I hope that you have a great day!!!
I actually love that you have a pen included! Everyone talks about makeup and hair – I don't want more of those products (except that salt scrub…) but things like planners, pens, weekender bags, apps – you know, the stuff we really truly use each day! I want more of that!
That makeup extender is such a great find, definitely going to have to check it out.
prosecco in the park
How in the world is it already July?! Crazy!! I have that Elf primer and I love it as well – plus you really cannot beat the price!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
Happy July! We might have to try the e.l.f primer but worried about the smell. We like that it's mineral based though. xo Winks and Eyerolls
Okay when you do these I actually get so excited! I love that you do this for each month! As always wonderful job, love always reading your posts! Happy July!
xoxo,Victoria
coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
These all sound great! And I totally understand your own obsession, when I worked I NEEDED pens that I loved. Makes working more fun lol
those crackers sound sooo good π xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I've recently been hearing great things about the elf primer. I love elf, their products usually either rock or suck, but the good ones are great! Can't beat their prices either π
I'm about to run out of my Smashbox primer and need a replacement. It's so nice, but super pricey – I'll have to check out ELF.
YAY, I love E.L.F primers, they are some of my favorite E.L.F products for sure. And I'm literally going to run out at lunch and buy those crackers, they look amazing! Loved your favorites. XO -Kim
thethirtysomethinglife.com
I have been so curious about the elf primers – I'm glad the one you tried is a winner! You can't beat that price. And,I totally can't wait to try those pens – they discontinued my favorite type of pens years ago, and my stash is starting to run low! Great favorites this month, girl!
We thought we were the only ones who had slightly unhealthy relationships with really good pens lol. Have to try out that one next!!
xx 365Hangers
I am so specific on which pens I use….mainly because I have terrible hand writing so if I have a bad pen on top of that…..sometimes I can't even read my own handwriting awful right? Good to know about the elf primer!
I read the Sikent Wife, another one of your summer reads, and it was a great, quick read! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
When I find a pen I like, I buy a box myself. I could stand for an hour in the office product aisle in a store.
I use the ELF primer too and I love it! I have the green one that minimizes redness. So cheap and good!
I cannot believe it's July either! What?! Love all your recommendations!
Gonna try the pen. I am a pen snob!
Thanks for sharing about the make up setting spray! I saw that exact one at the store this weekend and wondered if it worked. Glad to hear it does! I'll definitely be trying it out π
Kelsey
thepeacockroost.com
Love these picks, the elf primer needs to be on my need to get list.
I've been hearing such great things about the Loreal makeup extender… I'm gonna have to give that a try!
Kisses,
Sarah
everydaystarlet.com/
Some e.l.f. products really reflect their price tags, but some are really amazing diamonds in the rough. I am a faithful user of a few of their items, and every time I've used a primer from the brand I've loved it! They really do that well. And thanks for sharing your thoughts on the L'oreal setting spray. I've seen it around but keep going back and forth on buying it. Good to see a thumbs up from you!
I don't know if I have seen the e.l.f primer before! Glad you're liking it. And that scrub sounds fantastic!
Hey! We shared a favorite this month!! π I included that amazing makeup extender in my June Favorites list too! Isn't it wonderful?! I've been super impressed with it! Appreciate you sharing all these other gems too! Looking forward to checking out that primer. Love me a fab product with a tiny price tag! π Have a lovely start to July, friend!! Xx – Brenda // Chatting Over Chocolate
I know, can you believe it's this late in the year?!?!? I love that e.l.f. primer too~ Cheap and works well.
Uh-oh… fabulous new pens?! I'm a sucker for them as well! I might have to try out that sea scrub too- I've been wanting something to help with a closer shave!
I need to try that Elf primer! Can't believe it's July already????!!!!
YES to L'Oreal Infallible; it's the best, always. I LOVE a good school supply rec, too, so thanks, love π Girl after my own heart!
So happy to hear that you love the setting spray! I've been waiting to hear:)
Wishes & Reality
The e.l.f primer sounds awesome. I've yet to use any of their products bit if you say it works on fine lines then I'm sold! lol
I've never used a make-up extender but do use a primer every time I put on make-up. I cannot believe that it is July already. Where is this year going?
Traci
waltzmetoheaven.com
The summer heat has been wreaking havoc on my makeup so I think I'm going to have to try the makeup extender and see how it does because I'm not quite ready to invest in the Urban Decay Setting Spray. Thanks for sharing! – Svetlana @ Svetlana @Life with a Side of Wine
I purchased the elf primer in the white bottle a few months back and it scarred me for life. Maybe, since it's SO inexpensive, I can look into this one. I'm pretty oily though, would you see this being something that would increase that?
I'm a die hard fan of the Loreal setting spray! I love the way that stuff feels on my face. A little birdie told me Hard Candy has one too that's $5 and even better than the Loreal one. Haven't had a chance to try it yet though. (;
I am so picking up the elf primer and l'oreal makeup setter. I am all about less expensive versions on great products – thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the Loreal Makeup Setter! I love the UD one, but it gets expensive!
$6 primer that works?! Hmmmm, may need to find this!
ooo I need to try that! Especially for that price! I love me some ELF because it's so cheap π Thanks for sharing!
I have heard so many good things about the sea salt scrub. I definitely need to try it
Dresses & Denim
I love that Loreal spray! I agree it takes a little while to set – I feel like I'm always fanning my face but it's worth it!
You can't beat $6 for primer! I've used a few ELF products and haven't been disappointed yet!
another great cheapo primer is the NYX kind!
Love your favorites- I always love discovering a new pen I love. It's the small things haha π
Ooh that book looks right up my alley and perfect for a day at the beach. Think I might get that for this 4th of July weekend!
Oh lovely faves.
That makeup extender is so cool
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That makeup extender is so cool
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I have never tried a make-up extender. I am curious.
I decided to try NYC liquid eyeliner since it was only $2 at my husband's store chain. The brush is very easy to work with.
OK that's two people mentioning the setting spray this month so I'm going to have to get that once my Skindinavia ones finally run out! I love that you included a favourite pen! I use the Pilot Fixion pens for my planners/notebooks because they are erasable without the eraser dust and I'm OCD about crossing out mistakes haha.
Wonderful favorites! I need that primer – I am noticing the same thing!
xo,
Jessica
fortheloveofbubbly.com
OMG I need to try the makeup extender! I don't have a finishing spray and have been shouting to the heavens that I need one for the longest time. This might be the winner!
I'm always weary with E.L.F too but just a couple dollars, it's always worth the try! And I will be picking up some of the L'Oreal setting spray. I almost picked up some more UD just the other day but couldn't make myself shell out that much money!