Product I Love: MAC Paint Pot Review

This is the second time I've repurchased this little gem. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Bare Study has been a trusty staple in my makeup routine for many years. These are meant to be cream shadows, but they are definitely multi-purpose products. These run around $21 for a 0.17 oz. pot and they last forever! My last Bare Study paint pot was purchased about 5 years ago and I've been out for a few months and finally got to the MAC store to replenish my stash. 

Bare Study is a nude shimmery color that's a really good base for other shadows, but also looks really nice on its own. These paint pots are super creamy and smooth and they're long wearing and creaseless. Since they don't crease, they work really nicely as a shadow base. They're creamy so they hold a powder shadow onto the lid, fight off creasing, and make shadows look more vibrant. On "no makeup days" I wear this by itself all over my lid, crease, and up to my brow bone. This shade is really brightening and highlights the brow bone, too. It's pretty shimmery so it can add a glow to other shadows, highlight the inner corner, and it can dress up a more casual shadow look. 

I'm interested in trying a darker more taupe shade paint pot. What are your favorite paint pot shades? I like to pair this with the e.l.f. jumbo eyeshadow sticks for a more complete look. I treated myself to a replacement paint pot for a special event I was going to but this will definitely become a staple in my daily routine again. It's so versatile and easy to use.

Favorites: Vanilla Bean Noel at Bath & Body Works

Vanilla Bean Noel Ultra Shea Body Cream & Shower Gel

Vanilla Bean Noel is back!!! This is my all-time favorite scent. I wait all year for this to return at Bath & Body Works and I stock up on all things Vanilla Bean Noel. Candles, lotions, shower gels, oh my! If you haven't tried a Vanilla Bean Noel product, you're seriously missing out and I suggest you run, not walk, to your nearest Bath & Body works to sniff these!

B&BW recently had a sale on all their body creams. $4 lotions? Yes, please. Needless to say, I stocked up on some for myself and also for gifts and stocking stuffers. If you're still doing some last minute holiday shopping or you're in need of some stocking stuffers - these are your answer. The ultra shea body cream is creamy and silky without being greasy and it really hydrates dry skin. I use this as both a body and hand cream. If you've already finished shopping but love this scent (or want to love this scent) I would highly recommend hitting the shops after Christmas. The candles are to die for and I hoard them so I can burn them all year.

I actually discovered this scent on accident. I love B&BW scents and I've always been a fan of theirs, but I don't exclusively shop for candles there - I like a good variety. I stumbled upon some brand new Vanilla Bean Noel candles at Goodwill while I was looking for some vintage thrift items to repurpose. I smelled them (because I can't pass a candle without giving it a sniff) and immediately fell in love. I'm a sucker for anything vanilla but these take plain ol' vanilla to a whole new level. The key notes (according to the back of the lotion bottle) are: fresh vanilla bean, warm caramel, sugar cookies, whipped cream, and snow-kissed musk. Vanilla, sweetness, and musk - a perfect combination. 

As a little side bonus, B&BW does not test on animals. There is always some kind of sale or bundle deal going on, especially online and they are the BEST at sending out coupons. Get your hands on some coupons and hightail it to your nearest store to get your hands on any Vanilla Bean Noel product. You won't be sorry!

Happy holidays! I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday break.

Until next time! xoxo