March Beauty Finds

While I usually stick to a few go-to beauty routines that are rotated based on the occasion (work, daytime, nights out, etc.), I also love trying out new beauty products. I’ve been trying out lots of new makeup lately, and as a result, I’ve been finding new products here and there to add to the mix on a regular basis.

Because of this, I’m excited to start up a new monthly series of beauty finds, which will include everything from makeup and skincare to hair, bath and body products. Read on for my March favorites and shop each one using the links I’ve included.

• Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick: I tried this out for the first time this weekend and I already need more (or all 18) of the colors it comes in. My biggest complaint about regular lipstick is that most just don’t last, and when I’m out at night or at work, I tend to forget to reapply. That’s why I love lip stains – and this lipstick stays put like a stain does, and also has the intense color of a liquid lipstick and the high shine of a gloss. I loved the Strawberry color I tried and gave it some extra shine with a clear gloss over it. {toofaced.com, $21}

• Morgan Taylor More Than A Fairytale Duo: Morgan Taylor launched a new line of nail color to celebrate the new Cinderella movie called The Cinderella Collection, which is available at LoxaBeauty.com. The set above includes Party at the Palace (light turquoise with subtle gold) and My Carriage Waits (vivid peach), but the collection also has four other colors – Best Ball Gown Ever (soft perwinkle with a golden sheen), Ella of a Girl (soft pink), If the Slipper Fits (sky blue frost with glitter) and Watch Your Step, Sister (bright pink). I’m loving Party at the Palace for spring! {loxabeauty.com, $15 set of 2 or $8.50 each}

• bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 8.0 The Sexy Neutrals: I love makeup palettes, especially when I’m traveling, which I’ve been doing very often these past couple of months. BareMinerals has some great options right now that have great neutral color schemes, all of which can be used to dress up or down. I’m a big fan of the Sexy Neutrals right now, and the Power Neutrals and Posh Neutrals are great too. The eyeshadows even have benefits that reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness. {bareescentuals.com, $40 each}

• tarte tartelette limited-edition Amazonian butter lipstick: I used to stick with clear lip gloss at work or on days where I’m dressed pretty casual, but lately I’ve decided that I feel so much more put together when I wear lip color. One of my new favorites for everyday wear is this one from tarte, which is a fun 15th anniversary version of one of the brand’s most popular lipsticks. This lipstick is infused with murumuru and capuacu butters that come straight from the Amazon. The new “ethereal pink” shade is a soft neutral pink that gives you just enough color and keeps your lips hydrated and smooth. {tartecosmetics.com, $16}

•  Avon Big & Daring Volume Mascara: Mascara is my daily go-to, especially because I have very blonde eyelashes that need some color to make me look awake. This one is great for volume – it has a big mascara applicator that you apply from root to tip and immediately gives you full looking lashes. It’s also water-resistant, so it stays put. {avon.com, $9}

• Freeman Beautiful Body Cucumber, Melon & Ginseng Body Wash: Just hearing the words “cucumber” and “melon” together brings me back to a scent that was one of my favorites back in my middle school days. This body wash, which came in one of my recent Beauty Box 5 boxes, is both cleansing and refreshing. For more on the subscription box Beauty Box 5, visit this post. {beautyencounter.com, $.99}