Favorite Beauty Products for Spring

It's been a couple of months since I shared my favorite beauty products of the moment and boy do I have a few good ones to share! This month, and for the last couple of months, it has been all about perfecting my skin care routine. Nothing looks better than a fresh flawless face, and while I'm not quite there yet, spring feels like the perfect time to work on it. To complement a lovely glow, some incredible lashes, naturally effortless hair, and a fun bright lip go quite nicely. Here are my favorite beauty products for spring to achieve that fresh-as-a-flower look!

1. Julep, Sea Salt Texture Spray*- $22
I really can't complain about my thick straight hair but on certain days I envy those ladies who can easily achieve a carefree look with little effort. Even with dirty hair, my locks look straight and well, dirty! This Sea Salt Texture spray is amazing for achieving that messy look while still appearing put together. It's also great for giving a little texture to loose curls. I've been obsessed with this spray since my very first use!

2. Butter, Nail Foundation Flawless Base Coat- $19
When it comes to this nail foundation, the name says it all! This nude toned base color creates a perfect canvas for your nail polish color.

3. MAC, 36 Lash - $16
I have long been on the hunt for the perfect natural but still full and dramatic false eyelashes. This particular set is a natural dark brown and fills naturally thick lashes in quite well! Also, they look insanely good in photographs. It's tempting to wear them on a daily basis.

4. L'Oreal, Colour Riche Extraordinaire in Fuchsia Orchestra*  - $8.99
Lip gloss is rarely pigmented enough for my liking. This L'Oreal lip gloss acts more like a liquid lipstick while giving a super shiny lacquered finish to lips. As for the color, this bright fuchsia is almost identical to Nars, Schiap (one of my favorite lipsticks) and is almost ⅓ of the price! Plus it smells delicious which is always a lip gloss bonus, am I right?

5. Paula's Choice - $11-$45
As I have shared in past posts on skin care, I am constantly on the hunt for the perfect line of products or combination of products to combat my sensitive yet breakout prone skin. About four months ago, a good friend of mine referred me to Paula's Choice after discovering and loving the products herself. She recommended I give them a call and ask for a regimen recommendation. The customer service representative who took my phone call was amazing asking me detailed questions about my skin, and even sending me samples of the products she thought I should be using. After trying samples for almost two weeks I knew that I loved them. Because my skin at the time was pretty badly broken out, it took a good month or so after ordering the products to clear it all up. That being said my skin was never overly irritated, red or itchy during the process and the texture and glow of my skin immediately improved. It also doesn't hurt that this line is very affordable with prices ranging from $11 for a cleanser and $24 for a night moisturizer. I can't recommend this company more highly! It is definitely worth a try. Here's what I am personally using:

CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser- AM/PM
I love that this cleanser foams up nicely and removes all of my eye makeup but still treats my breakouts.

CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid- PM
This product is magical. It clears breakouts, smooths out my skin texture giving it a glow, shrinks pores, and reduces red marks. Yes, I love it.

CLEAR Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide - AM/PM
I use this benzoyl peroxide spot treatment sparingly and only on my stubborn breakouts but it works like a charm!

Hydralight Shine-Free Mineral Complex SPF 30 - AM
I can't stand when moisturizers with SPF smell (and feel) like a thick beach sunscreen. This is a light and refreshing moisturizer with very little fragrance and SPF 30.

Hydralight Moisture-Infusing Lotion - PM
When I first started using the 2% Salicylic Acid treatment at night my skin was a little sensitive just before bed. This moisturizer is like a cool and calming cucumber mask for your face. I'm obsessed with the light, natural fragrance and calming effects. It's like a tall glass of water for your skin.

Resist C15 Serum - AM (mentioned in my last product post)

*Products marked with an asterisk were gifted to me, not purchased. However, I was not paid to review them and any and all thoughts and opinions here are my own. I do not share products on this blog that I do not personally use or enjoy! - Leah