Current Beauty Favorites- Top 5!

 Hey Y'all!

Can you believe we're already in mid-May! That's crazy!

Today I'll be sharing my current top 5 beauty items.

In no particular order:

1) Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream-  $65- $260 USD

*I received mine through Influenster.

Charlotte’s award-winning, supercharged moisturizer for hydrated, dewy, plumper looking skin! 100% agree dull skin was instantly transformed*

I've noticed a drastic improvement using this product recently, especially since radiation made all my skin so dry. The scent is light, and doesn't bother me, and dissipates fairly quickly.  

It works well to moisturize my skin, and the few wrinkles I have do have appear smaller/lesser. 

While I am really liking the product I can see it being a bit too much/too heavy for Summer soon. 

Would I purchase? Maybe. $65 is a lot of money for a moisturizer, but it does work well and a little goes a very long way. 

2) IBY Beauty* Shade Lipstix in shade 213- Normally $12 USD, Currently on sale as of the posting of this blog for $6!!

Our Shade Lipstix Pencils come in 6 gorgeous and versatile colors and deliver a burst of moisture and full color payoff for your lips. Enriched with super rich Shea Butter to nourish and condition lips,  this creamy matte formula glides on while its pencil shape allows for a precise finish.

These lipsticks (I have the red {Prom King} as well) are perfect for a full on lipstick, or a liner. They glide on and don't budge unless I've ate. I also love that they're cruelty free, as well as vegan.  They pair especially well with the Gloss'd Up Lip Toppers.

Would I purchase? Yes, am going to buy one or 2 tomorrow when I can decide between Lalaland, Fri-nally, and Hermosa.

I am a brand ambassador for IBY, but am not paid for any review. I always keep it real here. If you're interested in purchasing I do have a coupon code for 25% off your total: CraftinWife25

*This is the only affiliate link in this blog.

3) Dollar Tree Jelly Hair Spirals (4ct)- $1.25 obviously.

I got the blue ones first and they are a bit larger than the newer stock. Both sizes are prefect for my current hair. I can't quite get it all in a pony tail yet, but it's close. The back always falls out some. They're easy to use, but don't leave the dreaded bump like typical hair ties. Also, these don't tangle up in my hair like others do.

Would I re-purchase? Well hopefully I won't need to for a good long while, but yes.

4) Lip Smackers Lip Balm 30 SPF- Price varies widely, but available at most large retailers. Link is the cheapest I found, at $3.49 Rite Aid. I found mine at Dollar Tree.

This was an impulse purchase at the check out. I keep losing the Sun Bum ones, which I do also like. I will say this feels less like sunscreen like than Sun Bum. I also like that the scent is less overpowering on these as well. 

Would I re-purchase? Yes, if cheaper than Sum Bum, if not no I'd switch back. This says nothing about quality, but just the fact that on some things I'm more price driven in purchasing.

5) Exuviance Anti Aging Facial Sunscreen (SPF 30)- $82 USD

*This is another lucky Influenster item.

This firming face cream with Retinol visibly refines skin texture and helps restore a more even, luminous and youthful complexion while UV filters and a triple antioxidant formula containing Pomegranate and Vitamins A and E shield skin from daily environmental aggressors and help fend off aging free radicals.

I absolutely love this sunscreen, and will be sad when it's empty. It's non comedogenic, doesn't have a fragrance, isn't heavy or greasy, on top of all that it's got anti aging ingredients too! By far my favorite sunscreen ever.

Would I purchase? No. While I absolutely love everything about this product I just can't see paying more than $80 for less than 2oz of product. Especially with something like sunscreen, which must be applied generously. 

What are your thoughts? Do you have any current favorite products? Share in the comments below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife