I can’t believe November is here already — it’s a big month for me, as my little girl is due at the end of the month! Believe me when I say things are getting real now! Baby furniture is going up and this new mama is trying to get everything in order before the big day.
But, anyways, I’m getting off topic! This post is all about my favorites from October (not be freaking out about being a mother! 😛 )! I had a lot of beauty favorites for this month, which wasn’t too surprising. When I sat down and started thinking of what I’ve been reaching for repeatedly, all these products instantly stood out in my mind as obvious beauty favorites from this past month. So let’s jump right into the post, shall we?
October Beauty Favorites
Jouer Matte Moisture Tint Foundation in Nude // $40, Nordstrom // I bought this foundation earlier this year and have been using it on and off, but this past month I’ve been using it almost constantly. It’s the one foundation I instantly reach for whenever I know I’m going to have a long day with my makeup on. It keeps my face really matte (I rarely have to blot my face mid-day) and has awesome coverage. I’ve never tried anything else from Jouer, but now that I’ve experienced the amazing-ness that is this foundation….I’m intrigued!
Sigma E06 Winged Liner Brush // $14, Sigma // This is a brush I purchased on my own after seeing LauraLee on Youtube use it in her videos. I’m always on the hunt for that perfect brush that will give me sharp, thin wings — wings so sharp and thin that they can cut! And this brush is the best I own! I purchased two of them because I had such high hopes for it….and now I want to purchase 2 more! Can’t have too many eyeliner brushes ready to go (who else is totally lazy when it comes to cleaning their eyeliner brushes right after using them?? *raises hand high*).
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Palette // $59, Ulta // This beauty just launched this past month, but in that short time I’ve been using it almost constantly! It’s such a beautiful palette and the quality is just as good as their other Pro eyeshadows (so, you know….totally amazing!). The colors included in this palette are also really great and I find that I can create a lot of different types of looks and colors with just this palette. I know I’ve been slack about getting a review up for this palette, but it hasn’t been because I didn’t like it. Oh no! It’s the bomb and I can’t wait to share everything I love about this palette in an in-depth review! Soon! 🙂
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation in Light Beige // $39, Ulta // I’ve already done an in-depth review on this foundation, so feel free to click over to that post if you want more details, but suffice to say if I wasn’t wearing the Jouer foundation this month….I had this foundation on my face. It doesn’t last as long on my face with my oily skin, but if I only have a short day for makeup or am just hanging around the house, this is the foundation that I will use. It gives me such flawless-looking skin and I rarely have to use concealer on any breakouts or discolorations on my skin, because this foundation is enough to cover it.
Sigma Powder Blush in Heavenly // $12, Sigma // This product was sent to me for signing up to be a Sigma Affiliate and while it looked like a pretty blush, I wasn’t really expecting to be wowed by this product. Boy, was I wrong! This blush is a beautiful, matte soft-peachy color that is incredibly pigmented. I only need to give my brush a light tap into this product to get a beautiful color to show up on my cheeks. Very pretty and I have been wearing it almost non-stop all month!
LORAC Alter-Ego Lipstick in CEO // $16, Ulta // I bought this lipstick on a whim when they were half-price on Ulta a few weeks back and the description for this lipstick (a matte, dusty-rose color) seemed right up my alley. And my hunch was right — it’s the perfect color for me. It’s like me in a tube! And with the fall weather upon us, I’ve worn it so much this past month! And I will continue to use it throughout this winter. It’s beautiful on the lips and if you like dusty-rose colors, you will like this lipstick! It doesn’t bleed outside my lip line and while it’s not transfer-proof, it does a good job staying on the lips for hours.
And there you have it, my October beauty favorites! Did we have any product loves that were the same from this past month? Please share with me in the comments below! If we didn’t have any similar ones, share with me what your top favorite beauty product was from this past month so I can try it out, too!
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The products mentioned above (excluding the Too Faced foundation & Sigma blush) were purchased with my own funds. I was not compensated in any way for writing this post. 
All thoughts are 100% my own.
Tess says
I’ve had my eye on the Jouer foundation forever! Also that lip shade is so pretty for this time of year!
Katie Garvin says
I know, it took me a while to finally purchase this product, but I haven’t regretted it since. It’s got amazing coverage and lasting powers. 🙂
Rachel says
I really like the colour of that lipstick, perfect for those of us who have not yet braved a darker shade x
Katie Garvin says
It’s a gorgeous shade, try it out when you’re in Ulta next!
Allison @neversaydiebeauty says
I would looooooove that Lorac Pro Palette! And I love the look of the Alter Ego lippie you have there, too. Very nice picks!
Katie Garvin says
It’s a fantastic palette! I’m working on a review to share next week 😀
Christine says
I could take all of your favorites and be totally happy with everything, ha! That blush and lip color are both gorgeous colors!!! I wasn’t that interested in the LORAC palette this time around, but it is beautiful!!!
Katie Garvin says
I was surprised, but I actually like THIS years MegaPro palette over last years — I’ll be sharing more about it in my review next week! Along with some eyeshadow looks I created with this palette. Not to change your mind, but I do think this is a fantastic palette 😉
Chelsie says
I’ve been looking for a new winger liner brush! I’ll check out the Sigma one! Thanks!
Katie Garvin says
It’s an AWESOME brush! If you like to really get your wing fine and pointed at the end, you’ll love this 😀
Stacie says
Awww, such exciting times for you!! So many people are loving that Lorac palette, but I’m on the fence. Actually, I own tons of palettes but not a single Lorac Pro (yet). You picked some great favorites. I’m now intrigued by your foundation pick. I’ll try it when I’m at Nordstrom.
Katie Garvin says
You need to get a pro palette — any one of them! 😀 If you like cool tone shadows, go for Pro2. If you like warm, go for the original Pro palette. They’re really fantastic shadows. Can be a bit ‘powdery’ if you’re rough with your brushes, but blending is a dream!
Julie says
Aww you’re almost there! I remember the last month of pregnancy being so….tiring lol. I’ll be there again soon though, so fingers crosse my second time around treats me better haha. I love your favorites, that Jouer foundation is going on my wish list!
Katie Garvin says
Haha, yes, I’m SO ready to ‘have my body back’, lol. I want to be able to squeeze through doors, not have to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes, and sleep on my stomach again 😛 I hope your nausea and migraines leave soon!
Laura's Fashion Essentials says
The Lorac pro palette is awesome.
I like like your post! Now you have me thinking of making a “monthly favorites” also 🙂
Katie Garvin says
Yes, I totally agree — love that palette!
Go for it, girl, its tons of fun!
Renu says
I love my Born This Way foundie but skipped the Lorac Mega Pro 2. Can’t wait to see what you think of it.
Katie Garvin says
Working on the review now! Should be up next week 🙂
Alice says
oh wow i totally understand how the lorac mega pro 2 is among your favorites!!!
i have the first one and can’t believe how good it is!!
i’d love to try the foundation as well!!
Katie Garvin says
Yes, it’s an awesome palette. Large, yes, but this makeup addict can’t complain!
kleoniki says
Lovely favorites!! I haven’t tried any of them but the palette looks very interesting 🙂
Katie Garvin says
I highly recommend them all! 🙂
Jess says
Good luck with the last few weeks of your pregnancy!!
I love the sound of the Jouer foundation as I have super oily skin, too!
Jess xo
Katie Garvin says
Thank you, I am looking forward to having her here finally 😀
Sammi the Beauty Buff says
I never even knew Sigma made blushes! I got a free eyeshadow trio with an order and thought the eyeshadows were a little dry, but Heavenly looks lovely!
Katie Garvin says
Yes, Sigma has a lot of surprising items they sell. I didn’t really know much about their makeup, but the blush is so wonderful, I’m going to have to give more products a try soon!