It’s hard to believe another month is over! Time has been flying by and it’s FINALLY starting to warm up which makes me so happy!!! Another month down means it’s time to share what beauty products really WOW’d me. I’ve been busy testing, testing, testing and so many products did not make the cut. I am super picky about what beauty products I use, so here are the ones that did make it! Giorgio Armani Foundation This has been pretty much the only foundation I’ve used since I started wearing foundation! It doesn’t clog your pores, can be applied with just your hands, and looks flawless on. Riki Vanity Mirror and Light It’s been extremely rainy and grey pretty much all of April here in NYC, so I’ve been needing the extra light for things like tweezing my brows! I also love using this light for IG videos because it brightens and smooths your skin! Sephora Nail Kit We’ve all been struggling to keep our nails looking decent and this little nail kit has all of the tools you need until you can make it back to the salon! RVL Skincare Toner Pads My dermatologist and friend Dr. Rita Linkner created these toner pads to prevent breakouts and shrink your pores. I’ve been using them on my T-zone and lightly around the rest of my face after I cleanse and they take anything left over off right away. Dyson Hairdryer I don’t blow dry my hair unless I absolutely need to which is about 2 days a year, but when I do I use this hairdryer. I have a ton of hair and it’s really thick, so it used to take me FOREVER to dry it, but this dries it in minutes – it’s crazy. Thomas stole it from me and uses it everyday – he loves it too! Sisley Mascara I’ve used a ton of mascaras and been disappointed in 95% of them. I keep coming back to this one and have been using it consistently for about 2 years now. I LOVE IT! It really lengthens, stays on all day, and doesn’t get clumpy. Charlotte Tilbury Highlighter I’ve mentioned this product a ton because it’s honestly the best highlighter. Just run your index finger through the highlighter part and then across your nose and cheeks and you look fresh faced and glowy! Sally Hansen Wax Strips Since salons aren’t open I haven’t been able to get waxed and have been relying on these Sally Hansen wax strips to get me by! Without these I would have a very hairy upper lip LOL. Unite Argan Oil I own a bunch of hair oils. They all smell great and come in pretty packaging. But the one thing that drives me nuts is that they just don’t absorb into my hair! They sit on top of it and make it feel weighed down and greasy. This oil actually seeps deep into the split ends and repairs them. Dae Deep Conditioning Treatment I’ve been raving about Dae lately because I really am impressed with how well the products work. The deep conditioning treatment is no different. I actually use it as an extra conditioner in the shower and leave it on for just 1 minute and wash it out once a week and it gives my hair SO much extra hydration. It says to leave it on for 10 minutes, but I see immediate results in 1 no joke! So those are the beauty products I LOVED this past April! What are some beauty products that really impressed you this month? I have a beauty cabinet full of new products to test out for this coming month and will be doing lots of giveaways on my IG stories so be on the lookout! Check out past month’s Best of Beauty: March and Best of Beauty: February.

It’s hard to believe that March is almost over!!! Where did this month go?! Most of us have been spending a lot more time at home and doing wayyyy more self care rituals than usual. I used to use a face mask once a week, maybe once every other week, and now I’ve been using one 3 times a week – and oh man, my skin is rejoicing. In my new monthly series, Best of Beauty, I share beauty products I used for the past month that really stood out to me. They are a mix of products that I’ve been using for years, months, or just recently tried in the past few weeks and loved. Everything from perfume, to face masks, eye shadow, moisturizer, shampoo, serum and more. Here’s what made the cut this month… Best Beauty: March Bobbi Brown Bronzer I’ve been using this bronzer for over a decade now. I use shade “Bali Brown” and let me tell you, it is the prettiest, easiest bronzer to apply. There’s a slight shimmer to it which I love. You get a subtle glow and it really pops when the light hits it! I always use a bronzer brush to apply it, and tap a bit of the powder off before applying because a little goes a long way. Image Skincare Lip Balm My old dermatologist recommended this lip balm and I fell in LOVE with it a few years ago. It’s so moisturizing, scent free, clear, and I keep about a million in every drawer around my apartment. Unlike so many lip balms, it doesn’t need to be reapplied constantly because it actually works. I found it on MAJOR sale here and bought 10 tubes the other month! Sunday Riley UFO Face Oil If you have a blemish, use a drop of this on it and it will go away – no joke. I SWEAR by this stuff. So many of you have said you love it after I recommended it too. I never travel without it because I often break out after being on a plane/change of climate. If I have a blemish, I simply dab a drop on, rub it in, sleep with it overnight – and the next morning it’s either gone or died down significantly. It dries up a pimple FAST. Tan Luxe Self Tanner Face Oil I just did an IGTV explaining exactly how to apply these self tanner drops! If you need a natural looking face tan, use 2-3 drops of this mixed in with your everyday serum, moisturizer or foundation and rub it all over your face. You will be amazed at what a little color can do for you – you just look healthier! It doesn’t get on your clothes, barely has a smell, and washes off with your normal face cleanser. I wear the light/medium shade. MAC Lipgloss The shade I’ve been using since I was 18 is called C-Thru and if they ever discontinue it I will be devastated! I love that MAC offers a free gloss if you bring in 6 empty MAC products. This is such a great nude shade and my go-to everyday gloss. I have a naturally dark pink lip color, so this really neutralizes it/blends well. FYI if you have a lighter natural lip color this may be a bit too nude for you, so just use a tiny bit! Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask I’ve used 3 of her masks now, and none compare to the Resurfacing Mask. This mask really gets your pores deep cleaned. I don’t know how it does it, but it WORKS. My face feels squeaky clean, but not dried out, after using it. Plus it’s a completely CLEAN product. Tom Ford Body Oil This stuff smells like SUMMER. I rub a little bit on my collarbone and shoulders when I’m wearing a pretty top or dress. It is so feminine, gorgeous, and really gives me that extra pep in my step. You just feel sexy wearing it! Barbara Sturm Face Cream I’ve been using this face cream for 2 months now and my skin eats it up. It’s unscented, absorbs fast, and has the BEST texture out of any moisturizer I’ve ever tried. It’s pricey, but I personally think it’s worth it if you’re over 30. If you’re looking for a similar feeling product, and under the age of 30, this Kiehl’s moisturizer is a good one (I used to use it in my mid 20s.) It’s unscented as well, not too thick and absorbs easily. FYI I use the Barbara Sturm regular face cream, but am going to try her rich face cream next since my skin has been EXTRA dry this season. YSL Eyeshadow Palette This is the prettiest eyeshadow palette! It has all the best colors and is the only one I use on a day to day basis. The exact color way I use is called Saharienne. The shadows blend beautifully. Be sure to check out last month’s Best of Beauty: February roundup!