current beauty favourites: winter edition

As I write this, the temperatures outside are downright chilly and there is snow covering the ground. Truthfully, it gives me a thrill. I love watching the snow fall in fluffy chunks and looking out my window at a winter wonderland. This is a time of year that fills my heart and renews my spirit. On that note, there are several favourites have been making the winter season feel even more beautiful. Here are a few current loves. Some are functional and some are fun little extras, but all are fabulous. 

Pink Body Mist: Warm Cookie. When it comes to scents that make me smile, my preference tends to be ones that are warm and inviting. There is nothing more inviting than a Warm Cookie inspired scent. This one came from Pink and was something that I was able to purchase for a bit of a discount. The body mist was on sale for $10 CDN and it was an immediate addition for me. It has a cute Christmas sweater inspired design on the front and the scent is gingerbread, vanilla icing, gumdrops, and essential oils. Though the bottle does not list the exact essential oils used, it does describe this scent as, "your favorite fresh-out-of-the-oven treat with a hint of warming spice." I love anything gingerbread scented and have used this body mist a lot. It is sweet, warm, and comforting. The Warm Cookie mist is a quick and easy way to make my days feel extra special. 

Cath Kidston Hand Cream: Red Berry and Cedar. It was a few weeks ago that a post about the Cath Kidston advent calendar was posted here on the creation of beauty is art. (If you missed that post, it can be seen here.) Though all of the items in the advent calendar wowed, the one that has really been making this winter season stand out is the Red Berry and Cedar Hand Cream. As you can see from the photo above, the bottle has the most incredible holiday artwork. It is a fun way to keep the magic of the holiday season alive, even though the month of December is in the rearview mirror. Not only do I love looking at the festive bottle...the hand cream itself is fabulous. It smells wonderful and has been especially useful now that the temperatures are chilly and my skin is in need of more hydration. This is a winter favourite that stands out for all the right reasons. 

Rare Beauty: Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream. It just wouldn't be a winter favourites list without at least two hand creams on the list! Whenever the temperatures drop down, my hands tend to need a lot of TLC. The Cath Kidston hand cream makes me feel like a million bucks...but I am afraid of finishing the bottle too quickly, so it is nice to have other options available as well. The Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream is an interesting one. It has a unique bottle design (which is intended to be easier to grip) and a nice light scent. It is refreshing, absorbs quickly, and is lightweight. The only downside is the cost. The Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream was gifted to me for Christmas, but after taking a peek at the price online ($25 CDN) this is not something that I am all that likely to purchase for myself. It is a bit too much of a splurge for an everyday item. That being said, this hand cream is a current favourite, and I am more than happy to make use of the bottle that is in my possession. 

Maybelline New York: Dream Matte Mousse Foundation. This next product is one that I used a lot in my earlier makeup days. A couple of years back, the Dream Matte Mousse Foundation from Maybelline became a rediscovered favourite. It has been a consistent part of my makeup routine ever since. Now that winter is here and I do not leave the house as often (this is something that I personally love, but recognize other people dislike this about the winter season) this foundation has become even more beloved. It is a quick and easy to use product that addresses redness on my cheek area in particular. I like to do little makeup looks for myself some days, so it is nice to have this mousse foundation on hand. It feels lightweight and comfortable. 

One Size: Wicked Defying Gravity Spotlight Highlighter. This next winter favourite is a Christmas gift that I received and have been obsessing over in recent weeks. When the One/Size x Wicked collection was released, the eyeshadow palette was an immediate must. Though there were all sorts of other items from the line that were of interest, my ultimate weakness is eyeshadow, so that won out. Luckily, the highlighter and broom shaped brush were gifted to me over the holiday season. The Defying Gravity Spotlight Highlighter has wonderfully themed packaging and a fabulous champagne coloured finish. This highlight makes the skin look glowy and healthy. It has lots of shine, but isn't sparkly like some other highlights out there.

There you have it: a few of my current beauty favourites. This winter season, my focus has been on products that are easy to use and functional, but still feel fun and exciting. It has been wonderful to make use of products that make the days better.

Do you have any current beauty favourites? What products are you reaching for this winter?