IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

Before I had a break from blogging, I started monthly favourites. This year I am trying not to buy so much, so I tend to stick to the same products. I do still discover items that I love, so I decided I will share my favourites whenever I have a handful of items to show. I have 6 products to show you that I have been loving. Nivea Medicated Lip Repair- This was an add on product to an order I had made through iHerb. I've gotta get that free shipping, right? I wasn't expecting to love this lip balm. It feels nourishing and the cooling effect is soothing on my dry lips. Lip balms don't generally get me excited, but this one is fantastic. Etude House Sunprise Sunscreen - This is a mineral sunscreen lotion that gives no white cast and is not greasy. Once absorbed, it is dry to the touch and being a lotion it is weightless. It seems that my favourite sunscreens are K-beauty ones. I really wish Australia had options like these and I didn't have to order online. ...

The reason I didn't write a monthly Beauty Favourites post in 2017 was because I spent much of it trying to finish set products in my project pans. I see the value in panning, but it meant that I didn't try many new products. I do have a handful of faves that although not new in 2017 were new to me, so I thought I would rave about them to you. Skin79 Water Wrapping Sunscreen - This is the best physical sunscreen I have used, ever . It is so easy to apply. There is no greasiness and no white cast, once absorbed, my skin is dry to the touch. I love that it's not thick and doesn't feel like I'm wearing a mask, yet it is hydrating. It's amazing, unfortunately it can be difficult to find. Australis Fresh and Flawless Powder- I am always late to the party, but last year (that is so weird to say!) I fell in love with this powder. It is so soft and creamy. Gives me that airbrushed look without being cakey. This finishing powder sets my foundation and ...

AOA is a brand that I had never heard of until I came across online store Shop Miss A . This store sells makeup, beauty tools and much more with almost everything costing no more than US$1, which is crazy to me. There are reviews of the products, which does make it easier when choosing what to buy. Though, at US$1 hit and miss products are not a huge deal. I bought mostly makeup, but threw in a few sheet masks and even a pair of sunnies! What I would like to show you today are the AOA Studio liquid lipsticks. I bought both matte and metal versions. From left to right we have OMG, Tease, Vanity, Sugar and Moon. The lipsticks come with a standard doe foot applicator. They have a thin consistency. I find application fairly easy and these shades are nicely pigmented and are opaque in one application. No patchiness or streaking. I was pleasantly surprised with just how comfortable the liquid lipsticks are to wear. It feels like there is nothing on my lips. The ...