Monthly Beauty Favourites ~ August 2024

Here's a look at the products I was loving this past month: 

The Lottie London blush was received as a PR sample

For the past year or so, I have no number of things I've been loving and honestly, I've been trying products a little slower, so my favourites have been a little smaller and more curated than the past few years! 

Here's a closer look at the best products I was loving in August: 

Monthly Beauty and Book Haul ~ June 2024

Back in 2022, I set a monthly beauty and books budget at $200 per month and I've been pretty good about sticking to it! I am trying to be thoughtful in my purchases, so this has been holding me accountable for being reasonable with my spending. Since it worked so well last year, I'm really trying to do the same thing this year! 

I do always love my Monthly Haul posts - it's a good way to keep track of everything that I picked up each month. I don't always blog about everything I pick up (I try to), but if you ever spot anything in here that you really want me to talk about, let me know! 

Walmart Order ~ $36.13 CAN. I was super excited to try these bronzing drops from Lottie London and I've heard amazing things about the Milani Lip Stain - I can't wait to try these both soon! I have used the LA Colors Crackle Top Coat - you can see my review here! 

Biore UV Aqua Rich Sunscreen Comparison - Japanese Watery Essence vs. Canadian SPF 30 and 50

I have been using the Japanese Biore UV Watery Essence SPF 50 PA++++ for years - since 2016 at least and I've seen it through a few reformulations, but have continued to love and use it. It was only available through sites that shipped from Japan or other places that it was sold. 

I purchased everything in this post

So, I was really excited when it was announced that the iconic sunscreen was being reformulated for Canadian sales - naturally I had to pick up all of them so I could compare the formulas and let you know if the new reformulation is just as good as the original! 

Unique Sunscreens - Because SPF Should Be Fun!

I hope you all know by now, but if you don't, SPF is the most important part in your skincare routine - I use at minimum an SPF 30 everyday, but if I'm outside for any length of time it's typically an SPF 50.

The Skoah was received as part of the ambassador program and the Paula's Choice was received as a PR sample - this post contains affiliate links

I've got my few favourite SPFs that I keep on rotation,  but I always love to try new ones! This year I've certainly bene introduced to some unique sunscreens so I thought I'd share my thoughts!

Glowing With New ELF Products - Whoa Glow SPF, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Halo Glow Blush and Highlighter Beauty Wand, Lip Lacquer, and Lash 'N Roll Mascara

I've been excited about the past few releases from ELF Cosmetics - they are a brand that has really surprised me over the last couple of years and I've been impressed with the products that I've tried from them! 

The past few ELF releases have included some really fun glowy products and I was excited to give them a try!