Pur 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

The 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 ($29; purcosmetics.com) is one of my very first products from pur. Its a sheer-medium finish pressed powder/foundation that I like on top of lighter bases. I’ve currently been loving a light dusting over my Givenchy Teint Couture Blurring Foundation Balm. I chose the shade Golden Medium, which matches me perfectly and helps set my makeup. There is just a little bit of a powdery cast initially, but it fades to a really nice, dewy finish as the product wears. I like to use a fluffy powder brush with this and really like the not so matte, but slightly dewy finish it gives. I also like that it comes with sun protection and if you have a good skin day, you could just use it on its own on top of moisturizer. I’ve worn it on a very hot and humid day when I’ve spent most of my time outdoors and it stayed fresh looking without getting too greasy. Overall, a great powder to set makeup with or to wear on its own, although I personally prefer it mostly as a sheer layer of setting powder than as a foundation. 

Wearing the pur 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF15 in Golden Medium over the Givenchy Teint Couture Blurring Foundation Balm.

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Stila Color Balm Lipstick In Aubrey

Stila’s Color Balm Lipstick in Aubrey ($22; sephora.com) is a perfect plum-pink and a great everyday neutral for medium-dark skin tones and one of my top picks for fall. Its a gorgeous formula too - very pigmented, balmy and feels ultra comfortable without any heaviness. I also much prefer like their newer packaging too. There’s a very faint, minty scent that fades pretty soon and a slight plumping effect without too much of a tingle. The shade, Aubrey, is a great neutral for work or just about anywhere and while it is described as a mid tone mauve berry, it looks more like a plum-pink on me. I get about 3-4 hours of wear from this one and love the soft sheen it has without being too glossy or too matte. While I cannot speak for the other colors in the range, I can totally recommend Aubrey if you are looking for a beautiful plum pink that is easy to wear and works with pretty much any skin tone. 

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Elemis Treat Your Feet Foot Cream

I’ve been using the Elemis Treat Your Feet Foot Cream ($32; shop.nordstrom.com) for a while now, especially through summer & absolutely love it. Its a lightweight, quick absorbing foot cream that moisturizes really well. The scent isn’t minty or tingly like most foot creams, in fact, a very nice aromatic fragrance that feels relaxing. It feels quite emollient as well, so nice to massage it in at the end of a long day. Even though a lithe goes a long way, I did end up finishing the tube faster than I do with most foot creams. Like most body care I’ve tried from Elemis, this one too doesn’t disappoint and it is one of the nicest foot creams I have ever tried. Its a relaxing treat and a very non sticky, light formula that can also be used during the day.

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