ROSEY

When life gives you flowers ..

soak it in. 

Crabtree & Evelyn would have to be my favorite brand of all time for all things rose scented. EOS lip balms are the jam but their lotions have seriously impressed me. Also, white barn candles. Yeah they are the best ever.

I'm definitely missing a gem in the photo above, my trusty ole rose MAC fix+ delights my hearts content- & I seriously wish MAC didn't discontinue that collection. However, I'm grateful for the few spritzes left I have.

I am in love with all products floral scented, especially since it's almost spring time of course. 

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth

GROUNDED

Happy Groundhog's day- & a tip of the hat to you. It's currently 6 am & I can't remember the last time I woke up & drove around town this early. 

I'm currently waiting on the edge of my seat for my package of MAC studio fix  powder to come- legit stoked since I haven't had my powder for 2 months. No lie. 

So, I'm tracking it every 5 seconds. Yup. I'm remaining grounded at the door until I get this package.

By the way, the groundhog did or didn't see his shadow- all's I know, is that we're apparently getting spring early? Is it just me that feels like the groundhog is a bit vague? Poor guy, so much pressure- anyways, keep it real because spring has SPRUNG.

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth 

LETS FACE IT: RCMA VK #11

At first I was a bit of a skeptic when it came to the ability to use this palette with ease. I knew I needed a perfect freelance kit foundation product that guaranteed a flawless finish. Let me tell you, it's the best investment I've made thus far.

This particular RCMA VK #11 palette comes with a range of many light to dark tones. Its best applied taking a tool to carve a little product out onto the back of your hand to warm it up- then using your fingertips dab delicately on the skin. The fantastic part about this product is that its blendable & buildable.

Basically, I will always have one of the bad boys on my freelance kit for life. It has proven to be the easiest & most flawless finished foundations I have ever used. If you're on the market to build up your freelance kit, this is a definite gem to consider.

STAY BALM

Hannah Balm

WISHLIST [ 1 ]

My goals in life currently are shining bright- literally. 

These are my current wishlist faves & hope that one day I can stock up on all these gems. For now though, I'll just have to do the shining bright without the makeup- gotta shine bright from the inside & out. Keep shining loves, even when it's pouring rain.

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth

MAKEUP GEEK SHADOWS X 4

I SPLURGED.

I remember the first time I truly got into makeup & that love was supported by my love for makeup tutorial YouTube videos- especially by Marlena who started makeup geek cosmetics. 

I can't believe how pigmented these gems are & how affordable they are. I would've bought the whole collection of fouled & duo chrome shadows of I had da bank but I decided to at least get a few or four. *wink* 

I love these shadows, I am so impressed & will definitely start collecting these gems. They are so blendable & colour filled w/ loads of shimmer. 

Now that I'm into mattes a lot lately, I'm definitely going to have to check her matte shades & original collection out. 

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth

COLOURPOP X 6

BEAUTIES!

So if you haven't been able to tell, I'm falling in love with colourpop shadows lately. 

They're super buttery, pigmented & very easy to use. At first I was hesitant because I pretty much always use a brush to apply shadows, but these are best used by using your finger tips. Plus, it's super easy! 

As an ipsy point reward, I redeemed the forever a freshman set. I love the matte shadows so much too!

There's a lot to like about colourpop cosmetics, but most of all, it's their super affordable prices + great quality. 

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth

TOP #10 2015 BEAUTY FAVES

HEY LOVES

I can't believe it's already mid January 2016. Time keeps flyin'. However, I'm stoked to share some fantastic gems I've been lovin' throughout this new year soon & all of my faves of 2015 starting... now.

It was the hardest list I had to compile, but when it came down to the decision I realized my top products definitely have to be the ones I use the most.

#10 THEBALM COSMETICS LIQUID LIPSTICK

I have used every liquid lipstick. This one though, it takes the top! It's top-notch & I have full confidence that it's not going to dry out my lips while remaining budge proof.

#9 MAYBELLINE INSTANT AGE REWIND ERASER CONCEALER

This is my go-to concealer. It conceals the most darkest of under-eye circles while remaining non-creaseless. Even on my no-makeup days this is my go to!

#8 LANCOME HYPNOSE MASCARA WATERPROOF

Any Lancôme mascara to be honest. I have tried so many mascaras & can't even begin to explain my love for this rose scented fave of mine. It's definitely worth the splurge.

#7 MAYBELLINE MASTER PRECISE INK PEN LINER

Up until a couple years ago, I had a hard time connecting the lines. Winged eye-liner was a drag & I ended up realizing that I wasn't the only one. I've learned that felt tip liners are the best fix when it comes to getting the best cat wing, especially this blackest-of-back smudge-proof gem.

#6 NYX JUMBO EYE PENCIL IN MILK

Personally, my overall desire is to make my eyes look big. So, I achieve that by taking any white/nude shade on my lower water line. This pencil in particular though has been mantra, because not only can I use it for opening up my eyes, but also as a base/primer.

#5 SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER

I know, it costs an arm & a leg. It's honestly the best primer though & I can't even begin with how rad it is that smashbox made color correcting primers as well. Also, it's award winning- just sayin'!

#4 NEUTROGENA MAKEUP WIPES- HYDRATING

I'm probably on my 100th purchase of the wipes. I'm not even kidding, these wipes take off the most smudge-proof, fool-proof & water-proof of makeup. Neutrogena, you da BALM.

#3 MAC LIPSTICK IN BRAVE

I love MAC. I love everything they produce. I love this lipstick, I love it with all my heart. The end.

#2 TARTE AMAZONIAN CLAY FOUNDATION

This foundation is incredible. I couldn't imagine my makeup routine without it & encourage all to buy this foundation.

#1 MAC STUDIO FIX POWDER FOUNDATION

This powder is my truest of loves because it doesn't leave me looking cake-y but also gives my full coverage. Compared to other powders that feel ashy & drying this powder feels like its barely there but actually does it's job.

I hope you enjoyed my top #10 2015 beauty faves loves! Cheers to a new year filled with all kinds of new makeup products, trends & looks!

STAY BALM

Hannah Ruth