October Beauty Favorites

the cat shots are genius. the framing, the zen music…brillz.

Have you noticed the Sonia Kashuk brushes shedding at all? I have the exact same blush brush and it sheds all over my face and I have to pick 3-4 hairs off my cheeks every single time.

I was really impressed with Benefit’s Push Up Liner, and have been using it daily since it came out. I found that it’s really easy, and doesn’t come off like some of my pencil liners had in the past, and hugs that lash line like no tomorrow! I use Almay eye-makeup remover to take it off, and it’s easy. Yes, it’s a little thicker and takes more time, but it’s still easy to remove. Even with the oil-free stuff that I have to use around my eyelash extensions on my eyelid.
I used to use the Lash Discovery mascara on my bottom lashes, and may start buying again since I really only need mascara there until I stop doing extensions on top. I always liked how it got every little lash!
Love the cat shots!! <3

I really like your earrings! They look like the perfect everyday studs. Where might I find some like them? 🙂 Your tutorials are the best, by the way. Very helpful!

I love maybelline lash discovery! It’s been my go to mascara for like 15 years. I have never gad flaking or fallout. I do use the waterproof one though. Looks like you choose the regular. Maybe try waterproof. 🙂 otherwise for bottom lashes I love bare minerals only waterproof comes in a black tube. Or loreal butterfly mascara. Both have easy to use brushes for those lower small lashes. But again I always use waterproof. Easy to remove with almay makeup removing pads, non oil ones. And mascara says all day. Topcoat I use maybelline falseies. Or however you spell it. Love eye makeup!

Oh benefits they’re real push up liner is definitely thick and for a defined line. I’m liking it right now too. But my go to liquid liner is still maybelline stiletto. And completely agree about benefits they’re reall mascara. So much hype so many people with awesome lashes. But not me. It seems to clump my lashes and make them stick together. I prefer nice separated lashes.

The eye treatment with avocado!! Oh my word. I purchase any beauty products that contain avocado, so this is now on my wish list! Thank you 🙂
xx
Jenny
http://www.mishmoshmakeup.com

The cat piece at the end. Just. Died. Laughing.

Can you put links to the exact make up brushes that you shared in your video?

Loving the liner too! One major issue with it though…as you mentioned, it is SO HARD to remove. When I bought it, I saw that Benefit was also selling a makeup remover under the same brand name for like $22 and I thought, ‘why would anyone buy such expensive eye makeup remover!’. Well, now I know. You need some serious elbow grease to remove this liner. I guess it’s a pro and a con!

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Kate,
You really need to try this mascara. I struggle with short stubby lashes and have a hard time finding a mascara I like and this mascara tops everything I have ever tried (including “They’re real!”).
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/tiffanymiller1/products/view/US-1017-00#.VFeh6fTF_u8

I always enjoy your blog and videos, well done!

I love your nail polish, do you mind sharing the brand and color?

The sweet kitties are always a treat as well.

Gina

Haha I love the ending, and all the randomness 🙂 I honestly don’t care about beauty products very much, but I did watch that whole video for all the funny random parts!

Had been wondering about the Kielh’s eye cream and Sonia Kashik Brushes. I think I’ll give them a try!!

I am so glad that you said that Lash Discovery flakes off!! That stuff is a huge disappointment!
L’oreal Telescopic is def. worth a try. No flaking with that one.

Kate, i simply love starting my mornings off with your videos- it’s like a little girl chat while i drink my coffee and my little guy naps! Sometimes i talk and laugh back (prob shouldn’t have admitted that, lol) Anyways, I have the Clinique lower lash mascara, and while it’s good, i find myself wishing the brush was longer. It’s like 1/4in long and i find my lashes to be very segmented and piece-y. Instead, I use the L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza mascara. It’s got a long, fine-tooth rubber double comb that picks up those tiny little lashes and spreads them out- amazing for the lower lashes! No flakess, fallout, smudging, etc. Maybe worth a try! =)

Kate, I think your hair looks fabulous in this video! I may have to show my stylist this ‘do next time I get a cut. So cute. May I request a “hot mess” tutorial? 🙂

Kate, you are glowing! Loved this video 🙂

Hey Kate,
Love starting my morning with a cup of coffee and one of your videos 🙂 What nail polish are you wearing? I lurv it.
Happy Monday,
Maggie

I second the request for a “hot mess” tutorial! I love the casual, but done look of your hair in this video. It’s very “got things to do, don’t care, but I still look good” quality to it that I try to get everyday but no matter what I do, I end up looking overly done up and I can’t find that sweet spot of doing my hair but not looking like I’m trying so dang hard. Wow, this was long. Anyway, love the blog, love the videos!

Ok, it’s official. We need at least one zen music cat video every week. That was hysterical.

I could not agree more about the Benefit They are Real mascara! I received a sample of it from Sephora as a free gift and I was so excited to give it a try. Not only did it make my eyelashes really stringy, it was also TERRIBLE to get off. Even after using makeup remover, it looked like I had been punched in the eye because the product just ran everywhere.

Love this

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tyana
theluxedition.blogspot.com

I hate mascara that flakes off! I received a sample tube of the Urban Decay Perversion in my Ipsy bag awhile back and was so excited to try it. My lashes looked so good with it! However, I didn’t do a test run and the first time I tried it, I wore it to work. About four hours after I had been there I went to the restroom and did a double take~~ there were flakes/specks all over my face! And not one person said a word to me!! I do wonder what causes mascara to flake as this was even a higher end brand…

That music! Epic cat shots.

This is what I love about you! It’s like we are 2 friends sitting down for a face to face chat.

Looooooove the cat shots!

Ditto on the hair. I just cut about 3 1/2 inches off and have the “lob” but oh my, how did you get that volume and curl! I had a 1 1/2 inch curling iron and it seemed too big. Bought a 1 inch, yikes way to tight of a curl. Took that back and have the 1 1/4 now. Please tell us which video to watch on your hair styling for this video or do another one. Also, I work at a salon (as a salon coordinator) and want that color. Can you tell me the formula so I may pass it along. Mine seems a little too gold right now.
P.S. – Also ditto on the cat shots!

Loved all the random little “life” bits and such! Great video! Thanks for the very helpful info. 🙂

“Oh there’s crap on my bed. Not actual crap…” I literally laughed so loud at that!! You are too funny! I love watching your favorites video and take notes of things to buy.

Great post! I really want to try those brushes and the maybelline mascara!

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Where is your rug from that is in the background of this photo? I love it and am looking for one almost exactly like that! Thanks!!!!

Seriously, you think your hair is a hot mess?! The first thing I noticed was that your hair looks amazing! Have you changed the color? Love it! My favorite eye cream has to be the Origins Starting Over. It’s not heavy, but it packs alot of hydration. It even seems to help eyeshadow go on smoother. Great stuff! If your hands are severely dry, you should try JĀSÖN Aloe Hand & Body lotion. It’s a lifesaver 🙂

Question: How do you wear a face mask at night without it getting everywhere? Isn’t it wet??

Oh I loved this video so much!! Made my day!! Never stop doing chatty favorite with cats, it’s golden!

Ok, normally I hate cats, but I loved seeing Grits and Gravy up close in “person.” I was half expecting you to just climb into the bed with them and cuddle lol

Very funny video ( whether you were trying to be or not) Love, love , love the cats. ( cat person here)! Have not had those problems with Lash Discovery, but I believe you. Loved the OPI polish. ( saw the name above in previous post) And the Chinese music was too much….very fitting. Great video~

Kate, I have the same problem with that mascara, but if you like that type of applicator you might want to try It cosmetic tightline mascara.
Jennie

Hi kate, loved the video! You’re hilarious, and I did watch all 20 minutes plus behind the scenes. Just a quick question, which Amazonian tarte blush color did you find to be the closest to the cargo blush? When I click on the link, it doesn’t specify which tarte blush you picked. Thank you for everything you do!!!

Fyi I have been using Lash Discovery for Years! The waterproof version has zero fallout for me.
Try it!
😀

Hi, Kate! I loved this video of your favorites! I am definitely interested in trying several of the products you mentioned! I’m with the others and think your hair looks great! I am also loving your makeup! I’m on the hunt for that blush and would also love to know what eye shadow and lip products you’re wearing! All so wearable! Soft, neutral and gorgeous!! And the cat shots…LOVE!!! 🙂

I love that your cat was in this video. I have been using the Benefit eyeliner and I’m still trying to decide if I like it. It seems like I either twist it too much or not enough. Let us know what you think next time!

This is a great video – thanks Kate! I love it when I see a new video from you in my YouTube subscription box. I love the sound of the blush and the under-eye cream with avocado! Maybe you could try sanitising the lash discovery brush and using it on your bottom lashes with your normal cover girl mascara and see how it goes instead 🙂 xo

I always looked forward to the end of the month for these!! I think it would be fun if you did another Disappointing Products Video. Or Empties like Essie Button!! I keep getting other comments from readers sent to my email. I only want comments back to my email if they are from you. How can I fix that?

Do you have any tips of Cleaning A Beauty Blender? Anybody? Mine is so nasty!

I love the cats! This was a very helpful video. I love Kiehl’s products and need that eye cream! have you ever tried the Chanel 37 Foundation brush? I bought it yesterday and love it! That and the Estee Lauder lash primer – it is life changing.

The little commercial before your video was for cat litter. I thought that was so funny. YouTube must know you well! 😉
PS: The blush you mentioned kind of looks like my favorite Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Glisten. Glisten may be a little more shimmery, but I love it. I would actually describe it exactly how you described the Cargo blush!

Have you thought about combining your master bedroom with your office? Then you aren’t sharing with a guest when your family comes?
Just a thought to use most of the large space 🙂
Loved the video, thanks!

Just Ordered the Tocca hand cream and the eye cream! Can’t wait to try them out! I’ve been needing a good hand cream my hands are so dry and I just ran out of my eye cream so you talked me into trying a new one. 🙂

I’m evangelistic about eye cream to younger women. C’mon, girls, start early. I didn’t start until I was 30.
For the last few years I’ve used philosophy hope in a tube at night. It is THICK. The instructions are to “pave” it on. I look ridiculous but put it around my eyes and my mouth every night. It is crazy moisturizing. You don’t pat it in like most eye creams, but still use ring finger and pave.

I didn’t like “they’re real” mascara either! Made my sparse lashes all clumpy.

Chatty favorites = fave favorites

Absolutely love your blog! Thank you so much for all the beauty tips!!

Hi Kate!
I love your blog! I was just wondering what type of face wash products do you use. You mentioned it in this video but I didn’t catch it. Thanks!

I received a free sample of this somewhere along the way. It is the BEST hand cream I have ever come across. I know its pricey, but trust me on this! My sample is in Shea Butter. It is smooth but not so heavy you feel like you can’t do anything for 20 minutes while it dries!

http://www.sephora.com/hand-creams-P307907?skuId=482497

Hi! Love your kitties in this video! Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I recently got the bottom lash mascara by Clinique and it’s wonderful!! Not only does it do the job with no smudging at all, it stays on and it comes in the cutest little bottle and the brush is adorable! Also, it’s only $10, I love Clinique! 🙂

I think the Hot Mess look is totally in right now and YES we want a tutorial! You are so goofy and I love it, especially the strange Chinese music that went along with the kitty cat out-takes. Random! I also have my finger tips crack and split very deep during the winter and it is super, super painful. I’m trying to stay away from products that contain petroleum. Does the hand cream have petroleum in it? If so, what other suggestions might you have?

Bonsoir,
Vu sur France 3 ce soir, mais pas dit que ce blog est en langue Anglaise, dommage car très bien fait
Déçu donc
Bon we
D2

An awesome mascara eu h a tiny brush is It Cosmetics tightline mascara! A must try 🙂

Ok, so I’ve never commented before (just a friendly stalker. ha), but I absolutely had to this time. Please, please, please do a hair tutorial for this look (including what to tell your stylist on how to cut it). It may be a hot mess to you – but it is gorgeous!!!

You mention loving your new face duo- a foundation and the lotus face lotion. What foundation did you mention? My face is breaking out an abnormal amount and I’m curious to try your mix! Thank you so much in advance. I love your blog 🙂

Hahahaha I especially like the music choice for the cat feature….very nice 🙂 You look good girl!

I loved the monthly beauty favorites videos. Do you have and all-time favorite beauty products that if no others products existed you would love to have a certain kind?

The Cargo Los Cabos blush is available on the Kohls website and in stores! Just an FYI. Picked it up today and it is gorgeous!

Have you ever tried the Crabtree and Evelyn 60 second fix kit? It’s incredible! I had the same issues with my hands cracking in the winter time but I found this product at Crabtree and my hands and nails have never felt healthier. The La Source line smells amazing 🙂 Loved this video!