Case of the Mondays - 5 Beauty Products To Help Start The Week

Hello friends! It's a winter wonderland outside but even Storm Jonas can’t stop Monday from coming! We have a cold week ahead, so let's start it right with this week's Case of the Mondays.

Kiss Gel Fantasy Nails, $7.99

Need a quick mani on-the-go? With Kiss Gel Fantasy, I can have a fabulous manicure in only 20 minutes. With many different cute options to choose from, this product gives a whole new reputation to press-on nails. Say goodbye to damaging nail glue and start your Monday off with a fancy at home manicure.

WHEN Glamour Mask, $35

Have you ever heard of a sheet mask that gives your face a healthy glow, revives your skin, and also primes skin for makeup? WHEN Glamour Mask is a soft jelly mask made up of coconut juice, comforting serum collagen, etc. These properties are used to improve skin elasticity, keep skin healthy, and prime skin for makeup application. The best part about this mask is that it doesn't contain parabens or sulfates. Plus, you can see a difference in your skin just in time to tackle a wintry Monday.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm, $56

This weather has been making my skin pretty dry and the only thing keeping my face hydrated and moisturized is this moisture balm. It's formulated with Edelweiss flower to lock in hydration, antarcticin to replenish skin with moisture, and glycerine to help draw moisture into skin for lasting hydration.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Misery Lip Tar, $15

The liquid lipstick trend is still at an all time high. OCC’s newest shade Misery screams determination with its shockingly red shade. For a pop of color in a city covered in white, try this shade this Monday! Leave it matte or add a layer of gloss for a truly beautiful finish.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, $18

A face wash is not only the first thing used in every skincare routine, but it can be the most essential. With Glossier’s Milky Jelly cleanser, you not only get an amazing cleanse but it also works as a makeup remover. If you would like to use as a makeup remover, apply 2-3 pumps of the cleanser on dry skin and massage into face. Try this product in the morning to refresh or in the evening to deep cleanse.

This is a guest post written by Imani Wood-Rodriguez.

Case of the Mondays - 7 Beauty Products To Help Tackle The Week

Happy Early Thanksgiving! This week is going to be busy, busy, busy. I'll be running errands for the first half of the week and then it's family time all weekend. It's now become a tradition to go Black Friday shopping and I'm excited to start crossing names off my gift list. My partner and I are pretty organized and have a plan of attack every Black Friday weekend. Stay tuned for my Black Friday & Cyber Monday deal guides coming soon! I'll be sharing the best beauty deals you won't want to miss.

Since this Monday (& week overall) are pretty intense, I chose products that are multi-purpose and can potentially be good for on-the-go. Without further ado, here's this week's Case of the Mondays.

Glossier Set of Three Balm Dotcom, $36

I use Glossier's Balm Dotcom almost everyday. It's a gentle, waxy salve that you can apply to lips, cuticles, cheekbones, and anywhere else you want to hydrate. It's not glossy and works great as a spot treatment. I used the coconut version all summer long! This 3 pack comes in adorable + convenient packaging. I carry the box in my purse and remove two of the balms to put other small items inside.

Laura Mercier Flawless Contouring Palette, $50

This Contouring Palette from Laura Mercier has recently become my go-to. It's a great starter contour kit for anyone out there looking to use creams instead of powders. This palette is very blendable and perfect for all skintones. It's designed to shape, define, and highlight your best features. The palette contains three shades to contour and two to highlight. Once you've used to sculpt and highlight, finish with a translucent loose setting powder to lock everything in!

Glossier Boy Brow, $16

Another product from Glossier! This is their newest launch, Boy Brow. What I love about this product is that it's an all-in-one brow product. It's used to thicken, fill in, and groom brows into place. The creamy wax formula doesn't stiffen or flake and a sheer pigment keeps brows looking natural, but still fuller.

Benefit they're real! limited edition with Swarovski crystals, $26

Benefit's best-selling mascara is decorated with Swarovski crystals for the holidays. they're real! is one of my favorite mascaras, so adding a little bling is just a cherry on top!

Candy Cane Chapstick, $1.49 to $2.00

Yes, my lips taste like Candy Cane Chapstick and I'm not mad about it. I plan to stock up on this flavor, so I can use all year long. It smells so good and acts as a perfect pick me up in the AM! Be on the lookout at your local Target, CVS, and Walmart for Chapstick's limited edition holiday kits with 3 count packs in Pumpkin Pie, Cake Batter, and Candy Cane.

COVERGIRL Sofia Vergara's Custom Lip Shade, Sofia in Love

I received a very special gift last week of COVERGIRL Sofia Vergara's custom lip shade for her upcoming wedding. Sofia and her new husband tied the knot last night and Sofia wore this special COVERGIRL shade, Sofia in Love. It's a rich red shade that has the same technology as COVERGIRL's Outlast Longwear Lipstick. While this special shade won't be for sale, COVERGIRL's Outlast Longwear Lipstick is available in 11 stunning shades. You can find your new signature color at COVERGIRL.com. Be sure to also follow Sofia's wedding journey on SofiaVergara.com. The wedding looked absolutely stunning!

SK-II Mid-Day Essence, $80

This mist protects skin from environmental and stress damage. It's packed with a specifically designed formula that combines SK-II's signature ingredient Pitera with a new moisture lock complex. It'll keep your skin hydrated and fresh throughout the day as needed.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

Beauty News: New York Color's New Global Brand Ambassador, Hourglass Debuts Flagship in LA, & More!

It's another busy week in the beauty world. From new stores openings to new product launches, it's an exciting time for the beauty industry. Plus, Holiday is inching closer and closer. More on that soon.. but first, let's chat about the newness.

Hourglass Debuts Flagship in LA | 1351 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA
310.392.3409

Hourglass Cosmetics, one of my all-time favorite brands, opened their newest Flagship in LA. The location is the brands first retail store and matches it's luxury quality. The 1400-square-foot space will carry exclusive merchandise, including a skincare capsule, and offer unique makeup services.