October 2014 Favorites

Happy November!

I hope you all had an amazing Halloween party yesterday. I apologize for not preparing any post about it but I have had a horrible eye allergies so I could not put any make on my face and I stayed home. 

I have been using more lips products than usual in October. I enjoy lipsticks in Fall/Winter, while I prefer lighter texture for warmer seasons. I also loved a couple of other products that I hope you will also enjoy!

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Rose Stiletto #9

This is a perfect neutral color for fall: a medium rose with a bit of plum/mauve in it. It is so elegant and I got so many compliments. I recommend this shade to anyone. As always I have nothing more to say about the formula since YSL is really one of the best brands in making lipsticks.

Guerlain Rouge Automatique in Guet-Apens #167

Did you know that this is one of the very first lipstick launched? The packaging itself is worth having since the lipstick opens with a gliding switch, just using one hand. This rich berry with shimmers and the coverage is buildable from sheer to semi-opaque. 

Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in New Lover

Last year, several brands launched lip jumbo pencil of all sorts, whether it is Revlon, Clarins or Dior. Nars actually created them years ago and it is one of the first items I ever got from them. This is so convenient and easy to apply, which makes it perfect as an office lip product. The color is a soft strawberry pink with subtle shimmers. The finish is glossy and beautiful while the buttery texture feels amazing! 

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artiste intense in Matte Caramel #M3

Good matte lipstick are not easy to find. So is the perfect nude. I manage to get both. If you have been looking for a dupe for the Kylie Jenner/90s lips, this a great lipstick. This color is great on olive skin, although lighter or cooler skin might want to check other colors from the range (from M1 to M5). The color payoff is amazing, the formula is long-wearing and the texture is not too drying for a matte lipstick (even if matte lipstick are usually drying).

YSL nail polish in Violine Surréaliste #14

I already featured this shade in my 5 favorites nail polish for Fall. I believe this gorgeous and feminine color will suits everybody and I highly recommend it.

Dior nail polish in Beige Safari #219

Few months ago, Dior reformulated their nail polish. While they released new colors, they also suppressed some and unfortunately Beige Safari is one them. If you have yellow skin tone, this is a great nude color. This beige makes your hands appear so classy and polished, and so far I haven't found another nail polish that comes close to it. If you have any suggestion, I will be glad to hear them!!

Nars Eye Paint in Mesopotamia

I really like brown liner because it is softer and more wearable than black, which makes it perfect for the day time. What I love about this one is that it is multipurpose. Beside being a regular gel liner, the formula is so silky that you can smudge it for a smokey effect or even use it as an eyeshadow base if you chose to go for a dark smokey eyes. I also happen tu use it to fill in my brown. The color is a rich brown and the waterproof/smudge-proof formula stays on for hours. 

Victoria's Secret Ultra-Moisturizing Hand & body cream in Vanilla Lace

The scent of this cream is so... I have no word. It combine vanilla and musk beautifully to give a deep and warm scent, so sexy and yummy. This body cream is rich enough to be used on sensitive and dryer area like hands or knees. I have used it every day on my hands and feet. 

Kiehl's Superbly Smoothing Argan Oil Hair Pak

So Kiehl's opened few weeks ago in Beirut (check the article here) and I happened to need a hair mask so I got this one for coarse and dry hair. You just have to leave it for 5 minutes, which is impressive for a hair mask. This treatment is excellent especially if you have frizziness or unruly hair since it is very nourishing and smoothing. Another great thing that I love about it is that it is made from Fair Trade Argan oil and it is Paraben-Free and Silicones-Free. Even if it is a bit pricey but believe me, it goes a long way because you only need a little bit since the texture is so rich. I have been using it the whole month and so far the pot is still 80% full.