My Everyday Makeup

I do love playing with makeup but my everyday routine is pretty minimal and dare I say, boring. I change out and test new products every now and then but when I find something I like, I really stick too it. Some of these product have been tried and true for me and others are fairly new discoveries. Here is the roundup (clockwise):

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer I've only started to use primer recently. I never really thought that I needed it. It seemed like just an extra step that made my morning routine longer than it needed to be. However, I really started to like this primer by Laura Mercier, especially in the summer months. New York summers can get hot and humid and this helps my makeup stay on a little longer.

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara This is one of my HG products. I've used this for years and still love it. It gives my lashes that little extra umph.

Maybelline Color Tattoo, Barely Beige I love cream eyeshadows because it is just so easy to put on. One swipe of this across my eyelids is all I need. I love these by Maybelline. I switch is up between Barely Beige and Bad to the Bronze.

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder I'm am pretty fair and this bronzer is just the perfect color to give my skin a little sunkissed glow without looking fake, dirty or orangey (a pale girl's makeup nightmare). It's also matte which is great for some natural color. And the best part? It's only 3 bucks.

Boscia BB Cream I just wrote a review about this so needless to say, this is one of my favorite BB cream. For everyday, I generally wear this and some concealer on top. No foundation needed.

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, SC-1 I love this concealer to cover up blemishes (I wouldn't recommend it for undereye though). The compact comes with two colors so you can mix for your perfect shade.

Laura Mercier Lip Glace This just happens to be the lip color I'm wearing today, I tend to mix it up from day to day. I mostly stick to a gloss or tinted balm for day, lipstick for night if I'm feeling bold!

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner, Black I discovered this a few months ago and am still loving it. I like a very thin line so the pointed felt tip is perfect for just that. Also great for a cat eye.

NARS Blush, Orgasm Is there anything I need to say about this that hasn't already been sad? A much loved color by almost everyone. It is shimmery, which can be turn off for some, but I love it.

And there you have it, my everyday routine. I try to keep it as simple (and fast!) as possible. What are some of your everyday products?

Happy (early) Friday | Food for Thought

Happy Friday!

A literal food for thought this time...the perfect summer meal in nyc from luke's lobster. with a little siracha. checkkk it out.

and enjoy the long weekend! happy fourth!

Boscia BB Cream + Other Favorites

By now, I'm sure you know what a BB Cream is (on the other hand, I'm still trying to figure out CC Creams?). For the most part, I use a BB Cream as part of my everyday routine. I'm lucky enough to have fairly good skin, with the occasional blemish, and on most days, I can get away with a BB Cream and some concealer. I have definitely tested out my fair share of BB Creams in my day. Some I loved, some not so much. One that I find myself going back to is the Boscia BB Cream SPF 27 PA+++. Boscia was one of the first with a BB Cream out in the American market and I still do think that it's one of the best.

One of the main issues I have with BB creams is that some aren't really BB creams. The market is really saturated with tinted moisturizers masked as a beauty balm. The thing I love about the Boscia one is that it looks rich and creamy when squeezed out of the tube but the actual feel of it is completely different. Like a beauty balm should, this one has a high water content. It goes on smooth and feels very light, absorbing into your skin quickly like a good BB cream should. It's oil free and has SPF, so you're really all set with this product but you can wear your everyday moisturizer under it if you like.

There is one thing though that I don't love about this Boscia BB cream and its the shimmer. It's not so extreme that it'll make you look like a disco ball and personally, I don't mind it. But it's definitely noticeable and if that's something you really can't stand, then this BB cream might not be for you. This also only comes in one shade, like many BB creams. The tube claims that its a 'self-adjusting shade for all skin types'...which might be true but I'm not sure I buy it. It could work for most with light to medium skin tones but I would be weary to pick this up for those with darker skin tones.

Overall, this is a great product for those looking for something to even out their skin tone and blur imperfections. This is definitely not anything close to a foundation and if you're looking for medium to heavy coverage, this is not for you. But for those days you want to have a little makeup on, this is perfect. This Boscia BB cream retails for $38 and also comes in a travel version at Sephora. If you're looking for something a little more affordable, I recommend the Lioele Water Drop BB Cream (an original favorite from a Korean brand) or Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream (which comes in multiple shades).

Have you tried this? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Little Miss Savvy

Summer Bucket List

learn to drive  i'm a city gal at heart...which means i can't drive.

ride a bike  test out those new citibikes

run  and get up off that couch. my goal for the year is to run a 5k.

go to central park  be in the center of it all and yet do nothing at all.

dine outside or al fresco, shall I say?

eat gelato  upgrade from mister softee to il laboratorio del gelato

visit a beach  get my tan on

getaway for a little rest, relaxation... and food

Must Have | The Wet Brush

Even though I love shopping for makeup, clothing, shoes, etc., one thing I've never been too excited to shop for is hair products. I'm a pretty simple gal when it comes to hair - my general routine consists of a wash every other day with the occasional need for a hair straightener when it gets a little unruly. I'm pretty lucky that my hair is pretty low maintenance but one thing that always frustrates me is how much of it I actually have! It's a pain to de-tangle after every wash and I end up combing out what seems like chunks of it. So when I heard all this buzz around The Wet Brush, I just had to try it. I've had multiple people tell me how much they love this brush for de-tangling. I purchased it on Amazon ($14 MSRP) and it comes in many fun colors, though I choose the basic black. It's just about the size of a regular brush but also comes in a travel size if you want one to bring along with you for trips.

Now, let me tell you, this brush is a game changer. It's really the perfect brush for de-tangling wet hair. I can't really explain why but it just works. The bristles are thin plastic and each are tipped with with a rounded plastic coating. They work their way through wet hair like magic, without any of the pain from the pulling and tugging of regular brushes. I also love the design of the brush itself. The entire brush is rubberized so it feels great in your hand.

I have yet to try this on dry hair but it would probably do the job as well. Do your hair at favor and pick one of these up! You can find them on their website or Amazon.com.

*This post is not sponsored and based on my own honest opinion.

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