Monthly Obsessions: July 2017

Alooooha Friends!  Long time no blog...  Sorry I've been MIA... I got my wisdom teeth taken out and between that and preparing to move back to school, I definitely started to neglect you guys a bit... But I'm back today and with July's (long overdue) Monthly Obsessions!

I honestly wasn't going to write a MO's for July because 1) this post is super late, and 2) I thought I didn't have a lot of stuff to write about, but come to find out, there's actually quite a bit for July! Since my birthday was in June, I had the chance (and the means) to purchase some new makeup so I have tons of new products to rave to you about.  Of course, not everything is beauty related, but most of it is lol.  Anyways... let's get into it!

Too Faced Hangover 3-in1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned countless times on here that I'm loyal to my HG Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray, but oh my god am I changed.  I first heard about this setting spray from one of my favorite YouTubers, ThatsHeart, where she raved about how amazing it smelled, and that in itself made me want it, so I meandered my way to Sephora's website and dropped the $32 on it and I have zero regrets.  Not only does this setting spray smell AMAZING, but it also does an absolutely incredible job of making sure my makeup stays up, especially in this California heat.  It makes my skin look glowy, hydrated and fresh.  Although it also claims to be a primer spray, I only really use it as a setting spray, and I honestly spray too much at once, BUT IT SMELLS SO GOOD.  Move over UD All Nighter???

Sephora Collection Radiant Luminizing Drops in Morning Light

Summer for me was all about glowy, healthy looking skin, and I usually achieved that with my BECCA Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector, but it's kiiiinda on the pricey side, so on a hunt for a more affordable alternative, I started using this Sephora Collection one and I LOVE IT.  I mix about a pea-sized amount with my foundation and it gives me the most beautiful, healthy looking glow of life.  It's more of a (and a pretty good one) dupe for the CoverFX Custom Enhancer Drops, except for that it's not as blinding, but I honestly prefer that it's a little more subtle.  It's at such a great price point as well!

Urban Decay Afterglow 8 Hour Powder Blush in Fetish

It's a known fact on this blog that this same blush in Rapture is one of my all-time favorite blushes, and Fetish is just as amazing!  I bought this blush because I had some UD kickbacks to spend (scroll to the end of this post to become a Urban Decay Beauty Junkie!) and needed to make a purchase to receive my birthday gift from UD.  I wasn't really sure what to buy, but decided to pick up this blush because it was on sale and I was not disappointed.  It's a beautifully natural color that's perfect for every day wear.  Just like it's Rapture counterpart, a little goes a long way, which is great because I know this one pan of blush will last me a while, especially since I'm a natural blush wearer.

Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick in Backtalk

I was super hesitant to try out UD's new liquid lipsticks because I heard lots of bad reviews about how they were super drying and always looked cracked on the lips, but then I saw one of my favorite lipsticks, UD's Vice lipstick in Backtalk, came in their new liquid formula and decided to give it a try. I'M SO GLAD I DID.  Maybe I got a good tube, but I don't experience any of the issues others had with this lipstick's formula.  It's super comfortable, but matte on the lips and stays put throughout the day. Butthole lip is inevitable with any lipstick, this one is no different.  I'm glad I tried out this lipstick because it's become my go-to lip color recently, and I even was able to pick up a mini of Amulet to try out too!  So, lesson learned, try it, form my own opinion, before passing judgement!

ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Birthday Cake

I talked about this shadow in my Birthday 2017 Steal My Look, and how I saved it to use on my birthday, since it's called Birthday Cake.  Since then, I've been using it almost religiously.  It's a GORGEOUS rose gold glitter shadow that's perfect to add right on the center of the lids to give them a pop.  I've always been a fan of ColourPop's Super Shock Shadows because they're amazingly pigmented and wear really well so nothing about this formula has let me down.  Sadly, this shadow was a limited edition shadow and isn't available anymore.  It makes me so sad to even write this review because I really try to only talk about products that are easily available... But there are plenty of other just as amazing ColourPop Super Shock Shadows, and even better pressed shadows!

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil in 5

You guys know I am LOYAL to my Etude House Drawing Eyebrow pencil, but I really, really, REALLY wanted to try the Benefit brow pencils ever since they came out a little bit ago... and I'M SO SAD BECAUSE I LIKE IT A LOT.  It's a different but similar shape to my Etude House pencil, it's that same kind of triangle shape, but this pencil is a lot thinner, which I wasn't sure I liked at first, especially for my Asian/Western combo brow shape.  I've found however, that the shape is nice because it gives me a bit more control over the shape.  It allows me to trace my brow shape more precisely while still giving me the thick fill.  I'm also so in love with the packaging, aka the one thing Benefit never let's me down on, but I'm not 100% sure that it's the best way to package a brow pencil, because it definitely took me some time to get used to using it.

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Eyeliner in Ultra Black

I don't think I've ever mentioned before, but this eyeliner was my very first liquid pen liner back in like the 7th grade.  I went through countless tubes of it and then suddenly I stopped using it because I thought I found something better, but boy was I wrong.  This eyeliner is so black, so precise, so lasting, I don't know why I would ever think anything could be better.  It's a brush pen, which I've found I prefer, over felt tip, because I think it glides a bit better and draws the liner more evenly.  This eyeliner is awesome because it also has lash growing serum in the formula, so it's a win-win!  Here's a pic of my sharp as hell liner featuring the Benefit brow pencil and UD blush mentioned above!

BlueSky Weekly/Monthly Planner in Cali Pink

I know I talk a lot about how I'm lazy, but I'm a super organized person, meaning I know when I can afford to be lazy and when I need to get stuff done.  I'm a HUGE fan of planners and I don't just use mine for academics, but I literally plan my life, like this post?  It was most definitely planned before it was written and posted.  This BlueSky planner has helped so much because it's much bigger than the planners I used to use so there's a lot more room to write all the things I need to remember.  One huge issue I have with most planners is that they end in June but don't start until August, but what about July???  I searched long and hard for a planner that included July and this one does!  I honestly really recommend this planner to anyone who isn't a bullet journalist, but a planner like me, because this has everything you need and nothing you don't.  And the best part - it's my favorite color!  (aka what people call "millennial pink" but it's really just baby pink??? it's not a new color???)  This planner includes monthly and weekly pages for precise planning!

EXO - THE WAR

God, do I even need to write about this one??  If you're not new to my blog (hello! if you are new!!), you're familiar with how EXO is a really big part of my life so of course their newest album is one of my MO's.  THE WAR is unlike any of EXO's other albums.  It's super unique in terms of the sound and the visual and it's definitely one of my favorite EXO albums.  Like I mentioned in my review, What U do? is still my favorite song off this album, but my song ranking has definitely changed since I wrote that review.  It's honestly the only album I've listened to since it came out and I've formed new opinions lol.  I've also finally gotten my album so look out for that post coming soon!!

And that, my friends, are all my Monthly Obsessions for July 2017!  It took me a while to get this post up and I'm sooo sorry, but I hope you enjoyed it!

As always, thanks so so sooooooo much for reading!

With Love,
Caitlyn <3

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