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June 3, 2014 By Cassie 78 Comments

May Beauty Favorites

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May Beauty Favorites Video

Cleanser

Michael Todd Honey and Oat Gel Cleanser on southeastbymidwest.com #beautyfavorites #maybeautyfaves #beauty #beautyblogger #bblogger #michaeltodd

I’m loving this Michael Todd skin cleanser. I’ve only been using this for a few days and I can already tell you that not only will this product be a staple in my skin care routine but I will be trying out other Michael Todd products to add in as well.

Brow Gel

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel in Clear on southeastbymidwest.com #beautyfavorites #maybeautyfaves #beauty #beautyblogger #bblogger #anastasiabrowgel

I originally thought that one brow gel was like any other brow gel. However, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel is far better than any other brow gel that I have used. I’ll not only be using this as my go to brow gel from now on but I’m going to be trying out their other brow products as well.

Perfume

Victoria Secret Dream Angels Perfume in Heavenly on southeastbymidwest.com #beautyfavorites #maybeautyfaves #beauty #beautyblogger #bblogger #victoriasecret

This perfume was one that I used back in college and it was temporarily discontinued. When I realized that they were selling it again I had to make sure that I got some. This has now become my everyday perfume.

Lotion

Shea Terra Whipped Body Creme in Bananas and Baobas on southeastbymidwest.com #beautyfavorites #maybeautyfaves #beauty #beautyblogger #bblogger #sheaterra

This body creme is one of my favorites that I own. To start off with it smells just like banana Laffy Taffy which is one of the best parts. It also has a nice thick whipped texture which keeps it from slipping around and feeling greasy on your skin. Lastly, this creme leaves your body feeling super hydrated.

Brush

Real Techniques Powder Brush on southeastbymidwest.com #beautyfavorites #maybeautyfaves #beauty #beautyblogger #bblogger #realtechniques

This month I’m back to loving my Real Techniques Powder Brush. I’ve been using this with my Rimmel Stay Matte Setting Powder and it’s just a combination that I’m loving. This brush is soooo soft and blends the powder in so well without being to harsh or making the makeup look cakey. If you don’t already own this brush you should pick it up.

Links to Purchase

Michael Todd Honey and Oat Cleanser | $22

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel in Clear | $22

Victoria Secret Dream Angels Perfume in Heavenly | $25

Shea Terra Whipped Body Creme in Bananas & Baobabs | $16

Real Techniques Powder Brush | $10

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These are the five products that I’m loving this month. Make sure to tell me in the comments what products you are loving this month. I also have my May Beauty Favorites video embedded above but if you’d rather you can watch it on youtube.

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About Cassie

I started Southeast by Midwest back in 2012 as a lifestyle blog. After a few months I felt a pull towards beauty so I rebranded as a beauty specific blog. Over the years I've grown my knowledge and love of beauty products to the point that I am currently in Cosmetology school. If you'd like to know more about me contact me on any of my social media channels or at southeastbymidwestblog@gmail.com

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Comments

  1. becka says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Great choices. I love the smell of the Dream angels Heavenly perfume I was contemplating it myself. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your favorites!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      I love the smell of it as well. It’s one of my favorite perfumes.

      Reply
  2. Jamie @ Makeuplifelove says

    June 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I seriously need that Michael Todd Cleanser. I keep reading great things about it. And love that Real Techniques brush. Great group of favorites.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      I love this cleanser. I’m eager to try some other Michael Todd products.

      Reply
  3. NORAH LOVES MAKEUP says

    June 3, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    The Shea Butter lotion looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      It’s great, I love it!

      Reply
  4. Ann Marie DelFavero says

    June 3, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I’ve been meaning to check out Anastasia’s products but I always freak out about the cost. I think I really need to just suck it up and just pick it up. I’m always hearing such great things about it!

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    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      I was the same way, I’d probably still do it if I hadn’t gotten the sample. Now though I think I’m going to try a couple of the products.

      Reply
  5. Ellen Christian says

    June 3, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I’ve tried the Brow Gel before & it is AMAZING!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    June 3, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Great products!

    Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    June 3, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    That Real Techniques brush has been on my “to buy” list foreveeer. It seems to always be sold out everywhere here!

    Reply
  8. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    June 3, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    OMG, I love Dream Angels Heavenly perfume. It seems like VS always discontinues stuff, but eventually brings it back. I don’t know why they do that.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      I don’t either! They need to stop it lol.

      Reply
  9. aimee fauci says

    June 3, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Now perfume I can talk about !!!! I used to have that VS perfume and absolutely wore it all the time. It smells wonderful and is not too strong.

    Reply
  10. Amber says

    June 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    You lost me at Banana Laffy Taffy….It’s the grossest thing but I love it! My dirty little secret lol…
    Great favorites!

    Reply
  11. Shell says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    I remember that Heavenly perfume. I used to love it!

    Reply
  12. Cosmetics Aficionado says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I would love to try the Real Techniques brush!

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I really want to try the pore cleaner! heading to ulta to see if they have it!

    Reply
  14. Laura MyNewestaddiction says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    RT brushes are amazing.

    Reply
  15. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Glad you found some things you like. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  16. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    That cleaner sounds amazing and refreshing. I like the top on it, too.

    Reply
  17. Debbie Denny says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Wonderful collection of products. I see several that I like.

    Reply
  18. Jaime says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I’ve never tried a brow gel. And that pore cleanser looks great. I’ll have to search for it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Brow gel is great for taming the brows and setting any products you use to fill in your brows. A good brow can sometimes pull a look together and take it from good to gorgeous 🙂

      Reply
  19. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I have that powder brush and I use it for final blends. It really works nicely!

    Reply
  20. krystalskitsch says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    That perfume is pretty nice. I like the smell too.

    Reply
  21. Becca @ Mama B says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I just started using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel and I LOVE it!

    Great list – the dream angels perfume smells heavenly – no pun intended!

    Reply
  22. carly says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Isn’t that brush the BEST?

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Love it! I actually love MOST of their brushes.

      Reply
  23. Rosey says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I’d like to try that mascara. I’m so sick of the same one I’ve been using since high school (no kidding).

    Reply
  24. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    The cologne sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  25. brett says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    the honey and oat sounds marvelous. and i bet it smells great too!

    Reply
  26. Justina says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Favorites posts are my favorite type of posts! lol I have that banana body cream and it’s true love.

    Reply
  27. April says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I only recently learned about the Micheal Todd line and I really want to try it!

    Reply
  28. Laura says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    That brush looks really nice!

    Reply
  29. Melissa says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I really need a brow gel! This one looks awesome!

    Reply
  30. Liz Mays says

    June 3, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Okay you, stop making me find at least one thing in every one of your collections that I must have! You know your stuff!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks. I’m glad that you see things you like 🙂

      Reply
  31. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    There’s some interesting items there. The banana baobobs sounds very intriguing!

    Reply
  32. Pam says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:39 am

    I would love to try the perfume. I think I might have used that before and really loved it.

    Reply
  33. Cam | Bibs and Baubles says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:49 am

    Dream Angels Heavenly has been in constant rotation around here. I need to check out some of the other stuff!

    Reply
  34. kay adeola says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:12 am

    I love trying different perfumes so would love to try the one you have featured on here.The Shea Terra Whipped Body Creme sounds amazing.

    Reply
  35. Marina says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Oooh!I like the Michael Todd Honey and Oat cleanser. Also love anything with shea butter.

    Reply
  36. Kathy says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I have never tried brow gel before. I may have to try it!

    Reply
  37. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:13 am

    I love Dream Angels Heavenly too!!! It is one of my top give cheaper perfumes!

    Reply
  38. Emily says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Honey and oats sounds good enough to eat! Thanks for the recommendations.

    Reply
  39. Chrysa says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:56 am

    These look like some great choices. I really want to smell that fragrance!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 5, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      It’s a great fragrance. Victoria Secrets usually has a tester up in their store where they have the other perfumes. You should go in and give it a test 🙂

      Reply
  40. Krissy says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I need a new perfume. I will have to try this out – I have been using body sprays the past few months because I got sick of mine!

    Reply
  41. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Thanks for the suggestions, I actually need a new brush!

    Reply
  42. veronica says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Those are some really nice products. I do need to wear makeup more often

    Reply
  43. Christie says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I love the Dream Angels perfumes! Great list of beauty products, I’ll need to try the others

    Reply
  44. Sheila (Painted Ladies) says

    June 4, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Great choices! I love that Real Techniques brush, as well. They are some of the best brushes out there!

    Reply
  45. Debra says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I’m obsessed with brow gel. I only “discovered” it a few months ago, but I use it everyday now.

    Reply
  46. Janel (A Mom's Take) says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I always look forward to your favorites posts. I love that Heavenly perfume and need to get some more. I use it all the time. My husband loves how it smells on me.

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  47. Autumn says

    June 4, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Dream Angels Heavenly is one of my favorite scents, too! I love that they brought it back. The Shea Terra whipped body cream sounds like an awesome moisturizing product.

    Reply
  48. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    June 4, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I’m in need of a new foundation brush. Mine has been shedding all over the place!

    Reply
  49. Rachael says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    These sound like some good beauty favorites. I’ve never used a brow gel before.

    Reply
  50. Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Wonderful products! I don’t use many. But I will look into a few of these for sure:)

    Reply
  51. mary says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I’m going to try the mascara. Thanks for all the info!

    Reply
  52. Theresa says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I haven’t tried any of these beauty products yet, but they all sound fabulous. I especially want to try the honey oat cleansers!

    Reply
  53. Emily says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:12 am

    Heavenly takes me back to college any time I smell it. I would like to try the organic shea butter.

    Reply
  54. Dawn says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:36 am

    That lotion looks nice. I would love to try it out. I bet it smells fabulous.

    Reply
  55. katherine says

    June 5, 2014 at 3:06 am

    I have always loved Heavenly!

    Reply
  56. StacieinAtlanta says

    June 5, 2014 at 7:31 am

    I could use some new perfume. I will have to check out the Heavenly stuff!

    Reply
  57. kristyn says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I love the Michael Todd Honey and Oat Cleanser!

    Reply
  58. Toni says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Heavenly is one of my favorite scents. I love that brush, I am going to have to try it out.

    Reply
  59. Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I think I need to try that cleanser! I never can seem to find one that I love so much that I stick with it past a bottle or two.

    Reply
  60. Joanna Sormunen says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    They sound, and look, like really good products! Thank you for letting us know!

    Reply
  61. Michelle Christopher says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I love the makeup brush and the moisturizer. I need a new makeup brush and I love the soft ones. And I am the moisturizing queen. It sounds like that would be a great addition to my other moisturizers.

    Reply
  62. Migdalia - @MsLatina says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    I am loving the Real Techniques Powder Brush! It looks so full. Thanks for the list.

    Reply
  63. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I’ve never used any of these products or even heard of most of them. I have used Mary Kay products since I started using skin care products and haven’t strayed very far. If I get adventurous I will try some of these out.

    Reply
  64. Hezzi-D says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I love the Dream Angels Heavenly perfume. I think I still have a bottle of it at my parents. Great picks this month!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      June 8, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks Heather 🙂

      Reply
  65. Dina says

    June 7, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I’ve been looking for a new perfume. Do you like Heavenly? I’ll have to chekc it out.

    Reply
  66. Katelyn F says

    June 7, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I should really look into the eyebrow gel. I have really long brow hairs and sometimes they get so WONKY! Ha ha ha. Thanks!

    Reply
  67. Anna says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    That honey and oat cleansers sounds nice, and I bet it smells amazing!!!

    Reply
  68. Katherine G From La La Land Mommy says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    These all look like great products. I definitely may have to try some of these.

    Reply

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