Case of the Mondays: 6 Beauty Products To Help Start The Week

Happy first Monday of August! My fiancée and I just got back from a weekend vacation in Chicago and now I'm preparing for my 30th birthday on August 10th. It's strange to say goodbye to my 20s, but I'm so ready for my 30s! I'm at a great place in my career, my wedding is next July, and we're planning to look at buying a home soon. I pray for a spare bedroom to store my makeup collection! Anyway, here's this week's Case of the Mondays.

NARSissist Dual-Intensity Blush Palette, $59

Work your angles with this new all-in-one cheek palette! You can use wet or dry and shades can highlight, blush, and contour all skintones. Set features shades Soft Tulle, Damask with Gold Sheen, Peony, and Titian. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in Moonchild, $40

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After the internet went wild for this rainbow highlighter, Anastasia Beverly Hills launched this unique palette with shades like "Blue Moon" and "Purple Horseshoe." Magically-Metallic highlighters make up the glow kit and create the perfect kaleidoscopic, shimmering effect. For a brightly amplified glow, apply with a damp makeup brush or sponge. While the kit may be sold out at the moment, Anastasia will be restocking mid-day on 8/1.

Ole Henriksen POWER Bright™, $55

I blame Ole Henriksen for my lack of makeup wear lately and it's all due to this phenomenal three-step brightening system. I tested the kit back in June and I swear my skin has never looked better. The system has an unprecedented 25% vitamin C concentrate to deliver maximum radiance in as little as one use. You find improvements in dullness, uneven skintone, and fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C is my secret to healthy skin and Ole has known this secret for quite some time! Not only does Vitamin C help brighten complexion, it promotes firmer and more youthful-looking skin over time. Trust me, you need this in your skincare routine immediately. 

IT COSMETICS Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara, $24

In a sea of great mascaras, IT COSMETICS has really rose to the top. My lashes look longer, fuller, and thicker than they have in a long time. Proprietary Elastic Stretch Technology wraps each individual lash in a volume-boosting, lengthening and ultra-conditioning black cape of power. Thanks for the superhero powers, IT COSMETICS!

Suave Coconut Oil Infusion Treatment Oil, $5.99

Give me anything with Coconut Oil and I'm a happy lady. Suave just bottled up magic with their new rich Coconut Oil Infusion Treatment Oil. The formula goes to work instantly smoothing rough cuticles, taming flyaways, and delivering healthy, long-lasting shine.

The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder - Beam Team Hydrate + Glow, $42

Beam Team Hydrate + Glow is definitely my summer staple. It's a lightweight daily moisturizing lotion that illuminates and hydrates skin, leaving behind a sheer golden-beige hue or a sheer sun-loving bronze. Just apply and go!

What products are you using this Monday?

Introducing Oribe Beauty: Oribe Haircare Expands to Embrace New Bodycare, Makeup, Skincare and Tools Collections

Lip Lust Creme Lipstick, $42 each

Popular haircare brand, Oribe, has now expanded their collection with the launch of Oribe Beauty. This uniquely curated collection of tools, makeup, skincare and bodycare has 18 new products. The products are custom formulated, expertly crafted for high performance and designed for the woman who knows how to make a bold statement.

The new makeup collection is for the powerful, sexy, sophisticated woman. The fearlessly rich colors are iconic (Lip Lust Crème Lipstick and The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish are available simply in The Red, The Nude and The Violet), while the high-tech formulations are long-lasting and treatment-based.

Illuminating Face Palette, $68

The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish, $32 each

The skincare range incorporates luxurious ingredients such as Caviar Lime, which gently exfoliates to reveal more radiant skin, in its Night Ceremony Ultra-Rich Cream; and real gold, known for its luminating and brightening properties, in the Gold Envy Luminous Face Mask. And the results are nothing less than dramatic.

The hair tools and accessories were created with the help of Oribe’s team of educators. The hair tools were designed with performance and quality in mind, allowing users the flexibility to create a variety of looks, from ultra-glam to understated.

Gold Envy Luminous Face Mask, $95

Radiant Drops Golden Face Oil, $105

Lip Balm, $15

 Night Ceremony Ultra-Rich Cream, $115

I can't wait to get my hands on this line! You can purchase the full collection at Oribe.com.

Beauty Buy: ghd Paddle Brush

Say hello to my new best friend - ghd's paddle brush ($68). This sleek hair brush is a godsend. It's fast and effective for styling mid to long hair. You can use on hair that's wet or dry. The paddle brush works great at detangling longer length without generating static. You can use to create straight and sleek blow-dries or smooth hair into ponytails and updos. I'm obsessed. I love using it after I wash my hair. This will definitely be a staple in my hair routine for years to come.

Do you have a go-to hair brush? 

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