What I’m Loving Right Now (April Faves)

I decided to kick back up my month-to-month favorite beauty & lifestyle products. Do you love it? Let me know!

Korres Silicone Free Face Primer

Korres Silicone-Free Face Primer has been my go-to primer/moisturizer for the past couple months. I’ve been using it religiously since my Vegas vacation. What I love most about it is that it contains grapefruit oil and vitamin E — both are skin-savers that fight acne and hyperpigmentation — and that it indeed keeps makeup in tact all day. (korresusa.com)

Lashes by Smoke & Mirrors Beauty

I was sent a bulk of false lash sets by a representative of Smoke & Mirrors Beauty, celebrity makeup artist Stephen Moleski’s own lash line. They are cleverly named after “beautiful” US cities, including Miami, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Hollywood (my personal favorite lash strips were Nashville – plush yet natural-looking). They are a perfect accessory to any makeup look and give license to skip mascara – this I love! My natural lashes can take a break from wear and tear but I can still bat “my lashes” glamourously on a night out. The lash strips are thin, so they rest upon your own lashes looking quite natural. Keep in mind that you would still need to purchase your own lash glue (I use Lash Grip by Ardell, found at drugstores and beauty supply shops). You can order Smoke & Mirrors Beauty false lashes from SmokeandMirrorsBeauty.com.

ko Denmark Jasmine Neroli Body Products

The best thing about starting my day lately, next to my morning cup of coffee, is ko denmark Organic Jasmine Neroli Body Wash and Body Lotion. Did you know that jasmine, aromatherapeutically, is said to “wake up” the brain upon inhalation? The body wash and body lotion I received, for me, seems to do just that. I love that the body wash lathers your entire body with just a couple pumps and the body lotion leaves a soft sheen on the skin (and is richly hydrating). It’s such a treat. (kodenmark.com)

Red Mango Frozen Yogurt

You should definitely check out Red Mango if you have one in your area. I was looking for a local frozen yogurt joint and this one is located just down the street from where I live. Their newest flavor, Madagascar Vanilla, is 100 calories (for the small), probiotic, and all-natural (no artificial ingredients). I’m in love! It has that perfect tartness that keeps me coming back for more. Beware, because it can become a total addiction. (redmangousa.com)

Vertical Cologne for Men

Lastly, I’ve had quite a fetish lately with wearing men’s fragrance. This bottle is my boyfriend’s Vertical Cologne by Victoria’s Secret, which contains notes of lavender and amber with more manly notes of suede and bergamot. Some seasons I’m repulsed by too-sweet fragrances and need something deeper (but with “girly” notes to balance it out). I love that modern men’s fragrances have become softer and crisper than of the past, and coincidentally work on my own skin. Try a man’s fragrance on yourself sometime and you may just fall in love. (victoriassecret.com)