December Beauty Favorites

Wow Kate, that video looks better than ever!

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Did you notice you said “backsplash” instead of “backslash” at the beginning? 😄

I’m absolutely a fan of your tutorials…I moved to UK and I’m not sure if I could get your products here in UK.
Have a very nice time before Christmas. ..I’m still looking forward to your next videos..
Regards Ulla

Thanks for sharing your favorites! 🙂

I LOVE your beauty favourites videos! I’ve tried the Essie Gel Couture line but the polish always pushes back on the ends of my nails. Any tips to applying?!

that sweater is gorg on you! love these videos!

XO Lo
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Hey Kate! I am really curious to try the Essie gel couture polish. I recently tried a Sally Hanson version of the gel product and it took FOREVER to get it off my nails! Would you say the Essie polish comes off relatively easy? Thanks. Love your blog ☺️

I recently bought some of the L’oreal longwear lipsticks that you talked about and I wanted to mention I bought a lipstick remover by ELF that makes them come right off. Otherwise you were right, there is serious scrubbing involved. They are awesome though, thanks for the recommendation!

Really love your blouse!!!:-)

I would love to try the Brow Whiz and eye palette next – thanks for the picks!

Blush & Pearls by Angela

Great tutorial, thank you!

Katie how long does the Essie polish last for?

Thank you for doing the research for us! As a mama of 3 little boys, it is much appreciated. I don’t have time to stand in Target/Ulta/Sephora and try on several different products. Plus it’s nice coming from someone you trust. My bank account/husband don’t thank you – but I sure do!!! Have a very Merry Christmas. 🙂

Hey Kate!
I am in love with the Pureology Deep Conditioning Mask! Like it’s my absolutely favorite. What I love most about this product is, a little goes a long way. I can’t live without this stuff at all. Plus it makes my hair feel so hydrated..even wet..if that makes sense!

If I had to pick a product for my hair to always have on hand it would definitely be Pureology Deep Conditioning mask!

Thanks for all your beauty help & tips! Highly appreciated!

Another ABH product that I absolutely love is the brow definer. It’s very similar to the Hourglass Arch Brow pencil that you usually use in that it’s angled. It is by far my most favorite brow product! BUT, I recently stumbled across a dupe at the drug store- Revlon has an eye brown pencil with an angled tip too. I wouldn’t say the formula is as good as the Anastasia version, but it’s not bad and totally worth it for the price! There’s a blonde color, a light brown, and a dark brown.

I’ve tried several of Kate’s favorites and I’ve always loved them! Gotta make a Ulta run tonight and pick up the Kenra and Pureology products. So glad I found your blog, Instagram and Snapchat!

Love that Essie gel polish! I really think the magic is in the top coat. I’ve actually worn it over other regular Essie polishes and even some other brands. It’s just my go-to top coat now and my nail polish lasts for days – and I work at a preschool, I wash my hands approximately 47 times a day, before I even go home and do laundry and dishes.

I love Anastasia Brow Whiz but I go thru one in a month :/

Hi Kate! I know this is off subject, but where did you say your dark cherry “cloud” pants were from on Snap Chat?

I love your videos Kate! Is the eyeshadow you are wearing in the video form the be beautiful pallet? Thanks!

Love these videos!! And this one is the best yet 😉 Thanks again or sharing!

I always love these videos and this one didn’t disappoint! Great info and it had me cracking up! No wonder so many of your followers think of you as a friend!

So good. I LOVE this. Your sweater is so good. Everything SO GOOD.

I’ve been sold on X Factor polish since getting a kit at Sephora, but I’m tempted to try the Essie version now. The video looked fantastic! There was a static-y sounding background noise, but that could be something I just happened to notice because I am in a very quiet place right now.

I said Anastasia the way you said it originally. If you follow on instragram that’s how all their employees say it in their videos!

You go girl! Keep up the good work!😊

Kate, the video definitely looks great – the 60 frames really make a great difference. (Did you also get a different camera?) Also, the sound is MUCH better than your previous videos so thumbs up for Adobe Premiere! ❤

Eye cream recommendations? Dark circles, dark spots and hydration are the concerns. Also, Bobbi Brown has a new tubed corrector vs the pot that you’ve featured. What is the difference? I love you blog and videos. So helpful!

I almost bought the Essie gel couture in Take Me To Thread, but ended up buying the RCM set with a LED light on a great black Friday deal (ulta, $30 for everything for actual gel mani). Have you ever tried a (with light) gel mani at home? I just love it. I just thought you might be interested being a busy mom like me. I need my manicure to cure fast & really last!

I already love Take Me to the Thread by Essie – my go to neutral. I can’t wait to try the Pureology mask!

Kate, I love these videos! I know that if you recommend something it will be great! And I think thats true because you let us now the bad/disappointing products so we know you’re opinion is legit 🙂 Thanks for that!
I’m so OCD with my nails but can’t afford a gel/shellac manicure every 2 weeks. I went out and bought the Essie Gel couture system last night! You sold me on Take me to Thread and I grabbed Rock the Runway (just put it on my nails) for a company trip to Mexico this weekend! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Also loved that you kept the *special* footage in! Love the real-ness!

Can you use that Pureology hair mask on NON colored hair? Or do they have one for non colored hair? Thanks!

Greetings from snowy Boise Idaho!
This is my favorite video of yours! “Backsplash” slip = classic.
Nearly every product I use these days has been something I learned about from you. Thanks for being my “beauty guru”! I would love to see a series on products for naturally curly hair! Maybe recruit a curly-top ex-client of yours and do some demos? Us kinky gals need some love! You’re the best, keep being awesome.
Merry Christmas XO

Thanks for the great video! I just purchased the bareMinerals Be Beautiful palette and can’t wait until it arrives! It’s even on sale right now – couldn’t pass up the great offer 🙂 I’m thrilled to hear of your review of the NARS velvet glide lip color. I’m always looking for a great matte option.

Haha the little shot of your camera setup was actually pretty nice to see. A lot of YT videos are super polished and it’s nice to see something a bit more natural. The Nars color is really pretty and I LOVE the nail color you’re wearing! I’ll have to try that gel combo.

Rachel

Kate!!
I have been following your blog for years now, I think this is one of the best videos you have ever done!! I love how much information you gave about the products and how to use them! I love the new Essie line too… Although I am having a hard time finding them at the stores in the colors I wanted… Thank God for amazon. Anyway, Thank you so much for the great info!! Merry Christmas, isn’t great to see the joy the holidays bring your boys? My daughter is 4 and can’t get enough of everything Christmas!!

NARS velvet glide was NOT great.

Really loved the new video and your personality is perfect for what you are doing.I really like the Bobbie Brown gel pencils and the idea of using it as a eyebrow pencil, I can; wait to try it . Thanks so much!

My name is Melissa, and I’ve followed you for several years. I absolutely love your hair and makeup!! So pretty!
If I can remember correctly, didn’t you use to be in the DFW area? I live in Plano, and am really needing a good hairdresser great at cut & color. I was hoping to use you, but it looks like your not in this area anymore. Do you happen to know anyone in Plano, Frisco, Dallas or Rockwall who you would highly recommend? I have long blond hair & very baby fine.

This is nice, May I stick a banana in your tailpipe?

you are nice looking, May I stick a banana in your tailpipe?