October Favorites 2023

Posted on 11/01/2023

In October we discovered a lot of great affordable skincare products and I read my favorite book of the whole year! Watch below.

By Britta Garsow

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Sound the alarms I think I found my new favorite lipstick shade!

I’ve used the @rarebeauty ‘Talented’ lipstick since it launched and while I love that shade it can pull a little warm on me, and I’ve been leaning into cool tones lately. So during the Sephora Sale I picked up the Rare Beauty Lipstick in Worthy, a muted mauve shade. I would say this is a true mauve and looks even more cool toned in person (this video has no filter but it’s still looking warmer here).

I’ve been reaching for this nonstop and if you’ve never tried the formula I would describe it as a creamy, comfortable matte. It feels waxier than a powdery matte and has a full pigment load.

What other shades from this range should I try?

#rarebeauty #lipstickaddict #mattelipstick #sephora #sephorahaul #mauve

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Sound the alarms I think I found my new favorite lipstick shade! I’ve used the @rarebeauty ‘Talented’ lipstick since it launched and while I love that shade it can pull a little warm on me, and I’ve been leaning into cool tones lately. So during the Sephora Sale I picked up the Rare Beauty Lipstick in Worthy, a muted mauve shade. I would say this is a true mauve and looks even more cool toned in person (this video has no filter but it’s still looking warmer here). I’ve been reaching for this nonstop and if you’ve never tried the formula I would describe it as a creamy, comfortable matte. It feels waxier than a powdery matte and has a full pigment load. What other shades from this range should I try? #rarebeauty #lipstickaddict #mattelipstick #sephora #sephorahaul #mauve

2 days ago

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1/9

I know everyone loves the @rarebeauty liquid blushes but I never loved any of the shades! I decided to pick up the small size in shade ‘Encourage’ and I really like it! It’s a neutral dusty rose tone that doesn’t pull too warm on me. I even like the smaller size because it’s easier to control application since these blushes are super pigmented. I wish this color was in the matte formula but this formula isn’t overly dewy/wet looking. I think I’ll get a lot of use from this in the summer!

#rarebeauty #rarebeautybyselenagomez #rarebeautyblush #blush #sephora #liquidblush

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I know everyone loves the @rarebeauty liquid blushes but I never loved any of the shades! I decided to pick up the small size in shade ‘Encourage’ and I really like it! It’s a neutral dusty rose tone that doesn’t pull too warm on me. I even like the smaller size because it’s easier to control application since these blushes are super pigmented. I wish this color was in the matte formula but this formula isn’t overly dewy/wet looking. I think I’ll get a lot of use from this in the summer! #rarebeauty #rarebeautybyselenagomez #rarebeautyblush #blush #sephora #liquidblush

3 days ago

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2/9

Romanticizing coffee walks in Hollywood.

#losangeles #hollywood #beachwoodcafe #laeats #coffeetime #romantisizeyourlife #oldhollywood

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Romanticizing coffee walks in Hollywood. #losangeles #hollywood #beachwoodcafe #laeats #coffeetime #romantisizeyourlife #oldhollywood

5 days ago

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3/9

Here are all of the @pacificabeauty fragrances ranked from our least favorite to our absolute must haves! But truly you can’t go wrong with any of these- since they are so affordable (under $30!).

We’ve loved Dream Moon and Silver Moon for years but we were so shocked by how good Passionfruit is. If you like juicy fruity scents you should try this one for summer.

What’s your favorite from this range?

#pacifica #pacificabeauty #fragrancelover #fragrancecollection #targetfinds #perfume #affordableperfumes

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Here are all of the @pacificabeauty fragrances ranked from our least favorite to our absolute must haves! But truly you can’t go wrong with any of these- since they are so affordable (under $30!). We’ve loved Dream Moon and Silver Moon for years but we were so shocked by how good Passionfruit is. If you like juicy fruity scents you should try this one for summer. What’s your favorite from this range? #pacifica #pacificabeauty #fragrancelover #fragrancecollection #targetfinds #perfume #affordableperfumes

1 week ago

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4/9

I’ve been looking for a more affordable full coverage concealer and decided to try the @nyxcosmetics Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Concealer after seeing some positive reviews on social media.

This product has extreme coverage so a little goes a long way, which I like. However more coverage=more pigment which is why I find a lot of full coverage concealers to be drying over time, and unfortunately this is no exception.

I would say it looks pretty good for a couple of hours but then it starts to emphasize my dry undereyes, even when I prep with hydrating products. It ultimately clings onto dry patches.

I will say this does look pretty smooth under the eyes and I didn’t notice a ton of creasing, so if you don’t struggle with dry undereyes this may work great for you!

It was one of the better drugstore concealers I’ve tried, but alas, I’ll stick with my @fitglowbeauty concealer for now.

#nyxcosmetics #concealer #concealertutorial #affordablemakeup #drugstore #cantstopwontstop

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I’ve been looking for a more affordable full coverage concealer and decided to try the @nyxcosmetics Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Concealer after seeing some positive reviews on social media. This product has extreme coverage so a little goes a long way, which I like. However more coverage=more pigment which is why I find a lot of full coverage concealers to be drying over time, and unfortunately this is no exception. I would say it looks pretty good for a couple of hours but then it starts to emphasize my dry undereyes, even when I prep with hydrating products. It ultimately clings onto dry patches. I will say this does look pretty smooth under the eyes and I didn’t notice a ton of creasing, so if you don’t struggle with dry undereyes this may work great for you! It was one of the better drugstore concealers I’ve tried, but alas, I’ll stick with my @fitglowbeauty concealer for now. #nyxcosmetics #concealer #concealertutorial #affordablemakeup #drugstore #cantstopwontstop

1 week ago

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5/9

You know it and love it! @levainbakery makes some of our favorite cookies, and now that we have access to them in LA we had to do a formal review.

We decided to review their original chocolate chip walnut cookie ($5.50) and I have to say if this was made with dark chocolate it would be a 10/10! There’s nothing quite like the texture of these.

As a side note, one of our all time fave episodes of @secondlifepod was with the founders of Levain and it made us want to support their business even more!

Go get the lemon cookie before it’s gone for the season! 🍋

#levainbakery #levain #cookies #laeats #eaterla #infatuationla #twins #foodreview

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You know it and love it! @levainbakery makes some of our favorite cookies, and now that we have access to them in LA we had to do a formal review. We decided to review their original chocolate chip walnut cookie ($5.50) and I have to say if this was made with dark chocolate it would be a 10/10! There’s nothing quite like the texture of these. As a side note, one of our all time fave episodes of @secondlifepod was with the founders of Levain and it made us want to support their business even more! Go get the lemon cookie before it’s gone for the season! 🍋 #levainbakery #levain #cookies #laeats #eaterla #infatuationla #twins #foodreview

1 week ago

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6/9

After all these years of wanting to go to @lombardihouse we were invited to a @pacificabeauty event to celebrate the relaunch of their fragrances (plus three new scents)!

It was such a beautiful day and their team is so kind. We got to try all the perfumes and get our Auras read. It was such a lovely afternoon and we’ll be doing a ranking of the new scents soon!

#pacifica #lombardihouse #fragrancelover #fragranceoftheday #affordablefragrances #targetfinds #pacificabeauty

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After all these years of wanting to go to @lombardihouse we were invited to a @pacificabeauty event to celebrate the relaunch of their fragrances (plus three new scents)! It was such a beautiful day and their team is so kind. We got to try all the perfumes and get our Auras read. It was such a lovely afternoon and we’ll be doing a ranking of the new scents soon! #pacifica #lombardihouse #fragrancelover #fragranceoftheday #affordablefragrances #targetfinds #pacificabeauty

2 weeks ago

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7/9

I was in the market for a new spot concealer so I picked up the new @nyxcosmetics Pro Fix Stick Corrector, in the shade vanilla.

I found if I apply this directly to my face it’s harder to target smaller spots so I prefer to use my finger and take product from the bullet, and dab onto my face.

The formula is very creamy and emollient and blends out easily. I would say this provides a strong medium coverage which is what I’m after, since I will likely reach for this on days when I’m not wearing makeup but want to cover any blemishes or spots.

I want to try the peach corrector for under the eyes next!

#nyxcosmetics #affordablemakeup #drugstorehaul #corrector #newinbeauty #concealertutorial

thegarsowtwins

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I was in the market for a new spot concealer so I picked up the new @nyxcosmetics Pro Fix Stick Corrector, in the shade vanilla. I found if I apply this directly to my face it’s harder to target smaller spots so I prefer to use my finger and take product from the bullet, and dab onto my face. The formula is very creamy and emollient and blends out easily. I would say this provides a strong medium coverage which is what I’m after, since I will likely reach for this on days when I’m not wearing makeup but want to cover any blemishes or spots. I want to try the peach corrector for under the eyes next! #nyxcosmetics #affordablemakeup #drugstorehaul #corrector #newinbeauty #concealertutorial

2 weeks ago

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8/9

#fitcheck for a @pacificabeauty fragrance event!

Britta’s outfit:
Top @andotherstories
Jeans and bag @zara
Shoes @targetstyle

Carli’s outfit:
Top @andotherstories
Jeans and shoes @zara

#andotherstories #zarawoman #zaradaily #affordablefashion #lablogger #twins #casualoutfit

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#fitcheck for a @pacificabeauty fragrance event! Britta’s outfit: Top @andotherstories Jeans and bag @zara Shoes @targetstyle Carli’s outfit: Top @andotherstories Jeans and shoes @zara #andotherstories #zarawoman #zaradaily #affordablefashion #lablogger #twins #casualoutfit

2 weeks ago

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9/9

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