March 2015 Favorites

Long time no see on the beauty favorites front! Today I have five new things to share that I’m totally obsessed with. Many of these products have me in the mood for warmer weather, and I’m so jealous of all of you on spring break this week!

Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipstick in Matte Blissful (c/o)
This lipstick really caught me by surprise. I don’t often buy drugstore lippies, but when I do, I prefer mattes. This fantastic lipstick retails for only $4.99 and it seriously delivers on color, wear time, and texture. Seriously, it’s one of the most comfortable mattes I own of any price point. And I was shocked to learn that these products are made in Italy and are cruelty free. Matte Blissful is a beautiful mid pink, but it can appear brighter or more nude depending on your natural lip color.

M. Steves Multi Benefit Moisturizer (c/o)
I’ve had this luscious moisturizer for nearly two months now, and I’ve almost used it all up. It’s seriously too good not to use liberally! Packed with rose hip seed oil and hyaluronic acid, my skin drinks this product up. It’s perfect for both the face and neck, too! This product is also paraben free (all my skin/body care is) and free of animal testing (going that route more these days). Thank you Gloss48 for introducing me to this spa quality natural brand.

Teadora Nourishing Body Butter in Rainforest at Dusk (c/o)
This body butter is my new holy grail because it’s a triple threat: it smells amazing, feels great, and makes my legs look radiant. I love everything from the fresh lemongrass scent, to the simple elegant packaging. Plus, it’s vegan, cruelty free, and paraben free. This was also another product I got to try out thanks to Gloss48!

OPI Nail Envy Original Formula
After hearing about this product for years, I finally picked up a baby bottle to see what all the hype is about. Nail Envy definitely gives a noticeable difference in the quality and strength of my nails, even after one use. I love that it’s thin in texture and dries quickly, so it’s easy to use as a base coat, or a quick layer on bare nails before heading to work in the AM.

Nest White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum
This is a fragrance I’m going to wear all spring and summer long. It’s beachy and clean, yet slightly seductive. It’s perfect for day time, and I never seem to apply too much. Thanks Caitlin for hooking me up with this!

So what have you been crushing on lately?

Stay tuned for my February & March empties coming up soon. Thanks for reading!

Disclosure: I received the items noted with (c/o) for consideration. I’m not compensated for mentioning them. As always, all thoughts are my own.

Chelsea

Chelsea Pearl is a Bay Area lifestyle blogger and content creator covering California travel, Sonoma wine country, restaurants, fashion, beauty, retro gaming, cosplay, and lifestyle since 2009. She holds both the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with distinction and Napa Valley Wine Expert certifications. She shares firsthand reviews, wine recommendations, travel guides, and pop culture content across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.