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Checking in on my 2020 Beauty Favourites
Looking back at my archives from a few years ago, my monthly roundups were heavily focused on exploring my makeup drawers. Today, my blog has evolved into a space dedicated to slow living, home nesting, and mindful consumer choices. Consequently, looking back at this classic July favourites list offers a perfect opportunity to see which holy grails stood the test of time, and which products taught me important lessons about shopping my stash.
Let’s face it: the beauty industry moves fast. There is always a new viral product, making it incredibly easy to get caught up in a cycle of constant buying. But some of the most satisfying moments in a beauty routine happen when you step away from the shopping basket and actually use what you already own.
July was a rare month where I actually ended up wearing makeup quite a lot. Instead of buying anything new, I spent the month cycling through my collection to rediscover old gems.
Looking back at these six products today is an eye opener, mostly because four of them have since been completely discontinued. Here is an honest look at how these favourites have stood the test of time, and what they taught me about building mindful beauty habits.
Too Faced | Sweet Peach Palette
Discontinued
Earlier that year, I was actually on the verge of decluttering this palette because it was just sitting in my drawer gathering dust. I decided to give it one last chance, and I’m so glad I did. I ended up reaching for it every single time I did my makeup.
The shades are incredibly pigmented, and it still holds that strong, nostalgic peach scent. My absolute go-to daytime look was blending Georgia and Puree into the crease, with Luscious swept across the lid.
Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sugar Glow Kit
Discontinued
I used to mention ABH glow kits in almost every single blog post back in the day. I loved mixing the shades Marshmallow, Butterscotch, and Starburst together. It sounds like an odd combination, but the shades balanced each other out beautifully on the skin. They are intensely pigmented, so if you love a bright, blinding highlight, this was the ultimate palette.
Benefit | Hoola Bronzer
I always pull this classic out in the summer or when I’ve fake tanned, as it is a little too dark for my usual pale skin. It is a brilliant, reliable matte medium brown with warm undertones to instantly shape and warm up the face. I really enjoyed using it, and it quickly became one of my all time favourites. After what felt like an absolute eternity of daily use, I finally hit silver pan on this during July.
Too Faced | Sweethearts Bronzer
Discontinued
This is a product I owned for a long time because I really only gravitated toward it in the peak of summer. It has a beautiful shimmer running through it, that looks incredible in the sunlight. The pan features two different tones that you can swirl together. The formula is so pigmented that a little goes a long way, it felt like I would never make a dent in it.
Fenty | Fu$$y Gloss Bomb
I wore this gloss every single time I put on makeup. Fussy is a shimmering dusty pink, but it applies as a very wearable, sheer pinky shimmer. The scent is incredibly sweet (which I love, though it might be a bit strong for some). The formula is completely non-sticky and gives the most perfect, juicy finish to the lips.
ColourPop | Super Shock Shadow in Peekaboo
Discontinued
I pulled this out of my drawer entirely on a whim and instantly fell back in love. Peekaboo was a metallic ivory with a subtle silver glitter running through it. It works beautifully as an eyeshadow topper. I loved popping it right over the top of Luscious from the Sweet Peach palette to add a gorgeous, soft wash of sparkle.
Revisiting this list reminds me that our beauty habits are a continuous journey. The fact that four out of these six products are no longer available to buy just shows how quickly trends move.
Instead of constantly chasing the next new release, there is so much joy to be found in using up what we have, hitting pan on our old favourites, and enjoying the products that already sit in our drawers.
Let’s chat in the comments!
Do you currently have any products in your makeup collection that you are desperately trying to hit pan on? Do you prefer a matte bronzer or a bit of summer shimmer?
Thank you for reading!
Need to get one of the gloss bomb, they look and sound gorgeous! xx
Danielle’s Beauty Blog
They’re great! I would definitely recommend xx
The Fenty glosses are beautiful! I need to try something from Too Faced on day, heard so many good things!
Parie x
classandglitter
They’re so good! I went through a phase on Too Faced, they have so many lovely products xx
I feel like July and even August has totally just run away with us! I uploaded my July favourites quite late too ahha. That Peekaboo shock shadow looks gorgeous! It’s been an age since I did a colourpop haul! Also you can never go wrong with anything Too Faced! xx
I’m totally with you on that one, summer is flying by. Oooh I’ll have to go over and check them out. It’s such a lovely shade, especially if you like a little bit of glitter. They have some really great products xx
I have the Revolution dupe of the Sweet Peach palette and it’s one of my go-to eyeshadow palettes (although I don’t wear eyeshadow much these days!) but it does have some gorgeous shades. I’m still yet to try anything from Fenty and I really need to change that. That lipgloss is actually on my wishlist and I’m really interested in her new skincare range too! I’m waiting for Caroline Hirons to talk about it first though to see if it’s actually worth my ££ haha x
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The Revolution dupes are always so good aren’t they?! Fenty has some really great products, I hope you’re able to try something soon. I don’t blame you, I’ll probably do the same haha xx
These all look and sound so good! I love Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer. It’s such a classic but such a great product. Whenever I see you post about ColourPop I always have such an urge to try something from them. I’ve never tried anything from them before x
Lauren
I am so glad you think so! That is so true, it’s a great colour. Ah no way, they have so many lovely products, it’s hard to pick a favourite haha!xx
That Too Faced palette is so pretty! Love that it smells of peaches too haha. Love the look of the Fenty gloss aswell xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
I am so glad you think so! The scent is incredible. It’s such a beautiful colour xx
I haven’t tried any of these but they look fab. Particularly the Sugar Glow Kit!
I am glad you think so! It’s a really beautiful palette xx
I love the look of the Sweet Peach palette, such gorgeous shades!
Shelley x
It’s a really great palette xx
I need to dig out that Peach palette again! It’s so pretty. I love Hoola too x
It’s such a classic palette, that’s for sure! I’m so glad you like it too xx
I love the Hoola Bronzer, I always use it in the Summer as it gives me that lovely summer glow! x
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It’s so good isn’t it? It’s the perfect summer shade xx
I love the look of the Fenty gloss! Hoola bronzer is always a go-to for me too 🙂 x
It’s such a lovely colour! I’m so glad you like it too xx
These shades look amazing. I like all of these products. Thank you for sharing.
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I am so glad you think so! It’s no problem, thank you for stopping by xx
What a lovely selection of products. Massive fan of the Fenty Beauty lip glosses myself, aren’t they super comfortable on the lips xx
Amber | http://www.amberatlanta.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you so much! They’re so good aren’t they?! The best formula xx
ColourPop and Too Faced are my fave 😀 What a lovely lists here! Thank you for sharing xxx
They’re fab brands aren’t they?! Thank you, I am so glad you think so. It’s no problem, thank you for stopping by xx
I love the range of shades in that sweet peach palette. Although I’ve not being wearing a lot of make-up I’ve been reaching for my Barry M foundation stick as well as using a lovely body spray I purchased from Superdrug. 🙂 xx
Helen | Helen’s Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
I have not used the Too Faced Sweet Tea Bronzer in such a long time, I might have to dig it back out of my collection. It is a wonderful item!
Danielle
The sweet peach palette looks like a dream! I’ve been cycling through some of my older palettes as well. It’s been great! I feel so great going through my collection and actually using up my products instead of buying new product. I loved seeing your favorites this month! I hope you’re having an amazing August love xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
OMG look at that pan on Hoola!! Super impressive! I’ve been loving a BB cream from Bali Body, lightweight makeup is now my go-to!!
Charlotte
I love Hoola and the abh glow kits! I need to try fu$$y, it’s such a pretty shade xx
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Thanks for sharing, these all look lovely products 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
Love your faves! I see some I own already and also love 🙂 TF palette and Bronzer 🙂 YUM
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You reminded me about the existence of my sweet peach palette! I recently had a declutter and found I’ve been reaching for my ABH Modern Renaissance palette more too!
A lovely selection of favourites! I’m obsessed with the Two Faced peach palette and I’m glad you’ve fallen in love with it xx
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