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March 31, 2016 By Cassie 19 Comments

2016 Favorites: March

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2016 Favorites: March || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #bioderma #matrix #paulaschoice #firstbotany #wetbrush

It’s the end of the month so you must know what time it is, monthly favorites! I love sharing my monthly favorites with everyone because it’s a way of reminding you about a product that you may have been meaning to purchase but just haven’t had the opportunity to. Let’s see what my March Monthly Favorites were.

2016 Favorites: March Bioderma || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #bioderma

One of my monthly favorites for March was Bioderma Miceller Water. For those who don’t know I’m a multi-cleanser. What that means is that I use a makeup remover wipe, a miceller water, and then an actual cleanser. I do this because I have problematic pores that like to hold onto makeup if I don’t get it off completely. The drawback to multi-cleansing is that if it’s not done correctly it can strip your skin of it’s needed oils and moisture. That is why I love using Bioderma it’s strong enough to get the makeup off yet gentle enough that it doesn’t strip my skin. What makes it even better is the price! A HUGE (500 mL) bottle is only $19.95. I purchased a duo that contained the big bottle and the travel size ($6.95) for a combined price and I just refill the small bottle when it gets empty. To see the full-size you can check out my Bioderma review.

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2016 Favorites: March Paula's Choice Exfoliant || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #paulaschoice

Another one of my monthly favorites for March was Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant. In South Carolina the weather has been going back and forth between being cold and hot. Due to the constant weather fluctuations my skin has been crazy dry. I need an exfoliant that is, again, going to be strong enough to get dry skin off but gentle enough to not strip my already parched skin. Paula’s Choice Exfoliant does exactly that and what’s really cool about it is that you just put it on after your cleanser but before you moisturizer and you don’t rinse it off! For more information make sure to check out my Paula’s Choice Skincare first impression.

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2016 Favorites: March Matrix Volume Booster || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #matrix

Another one of my monthly favorites for March was Matrix Volume Booster. I have fine hair which means that my hair is limp and doesn’t really hold a style. When I tried the Volume Booster in my damp hair I was suprised when my hair not only got volume but KEPT it! What is great about the boosters is that they can actually be combined with other products to help you get the style you’re wanting to achieve! I’ll be putting up a post on these in the next week or so!

Purchase Matrix Volume Booster

2016 Favorites: March First Botany Arabica Coffee Scrub || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #firstbotany

Another one of my monthly favorites for March was First Botany Arabica Coffee Scrub. When I first tried this I was skeptical because it doesn’t have as wet of a formula as most other scrubs that I’ve tried. However, after I used it that first time I started to like it because my skin was left softer than most other scrubs that I used. I didn’t realize the level of my like for it until I actually tried another scrub to review and it was so horrible that it helped me to realize how great the First Botany Scrub was! Funny how that happens right?

Purchase First Botany Arabica Coffee Scrub

2016 Favorites: March Wet Brush || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #favorites #wetbrush

My last monthly favorite for March was the Wet Brush. I had heard good things about Wet Brush for awhile so a bit over a year ago I picked up one of the small ones. My hair was to long for that little brush and while I liked what it could do in sections it just took to long to do my whole head. Back in December I found one of the larger Wet Brushes on sale and I grabbed it up to give it a go. I absolutely LOVE it and won’t use anything else when my hair is WET and needs to be combed or brushed. Don’t get me wrong when it moves from wet to damp and I start blow drying I, of course, switch brushes but for when I want to brush it out fresh out of the shower Wet Brush is always what I reach for.

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Comments

  1. Angelic Sinova says

    March 31, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Okay, I bought my first Wet Brush last month and I LOVE it! I seriously don’t know how I functioned/combed my wet hair without it. I can definitely see why it’s one of your favorites from the month.

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  2. Heather @ Kraus House Mom says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:30 am

    My kids desperately need the Wet Brush, their hair is so long and it is so hard to brush. I need to try miceller water, I have a hard time getting make up off my eyes.

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  3. Pam says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I love a good scrub. That coffee scrub sounds like it would be something I would love to try! I have heard a lot about that Miceller water this month too. I am thinking of picking some up when I run out of makeup remover.

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  4. Travel Blogger says

    March 31, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I need to try the Bioderm. I also have problematic pores that like to hang on to make up. This sounds like it would really help.

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  5. Brandy says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    These look like great favorites for March. I love that hairbrush because it is my favorite colors – black & purple. I love it!

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  6. Chantal says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    These are a great collection of products! I use my wet brush daily and I couldn’t go without it!

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  7. Franc Ramon says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:11 am

    The coffee scrub would really feel unique since it also comes with the usual coffee scent when you apply it. The wet brush looks more effective than regular brushes.

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  8. Up Run For Life says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:11 am

    I really want to try the Wet Brush. I have heard of this company before but haven’t though about see if I can find a wet brush online.

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  9. Brittany says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:30 am

    Coffee scubs are the best!! My friend makes a home made one that I want to try to master. leaves your skin so soft and smelling so good!

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  10. Anosa says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:49 am

    Some really lovely favourites here, I have not heard of an exfoliant that you don’t wash off so need to check out that Paula’s one

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  11. Jeanine says

    April 1, 2016 at 11:27 am

    I haven’t tried any of these! I would be most interested in trying the wet brush! With my hair the way it is, and my one daughters – it sounds like it may be perfect for us! I will have to check it out!

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  12. Avry says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Love me some Matrix! Bioderm is also a good brand. I haven’t heard of the others but wouldn’t mind giving the brush a try.

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  13. Avry says

    April 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Live bioderma and matrix. Never tried any of the other items but I think the brush is something I would like! I prefer those types of brushes.

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  14. Jamie says

    April 1, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I want to try that coffee scrub! I bet it is amazing in the mornings when your all groggy!

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  15. rika says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:12 am

    Never tried any of these products. The coffee scrub sounds pretty amazing!

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  16. Vidya Sudarsan says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I have a few things that’s on your list here 😉 absolutely love the coffee scrub! Initially, I was skeptical, but it really is a wonderful product.

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  17. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    April 2, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I’d like to try the Bioderma Miceller Water and the First Botany Arabica Coffee Scrub. They sound like great products..

    Reply
  18. Nikka Shae says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    I would like to try the body scrub. I’m looking for a new one to try.

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  19. Hannah A says

    April 5, 2016 at 12:23 am

    I’ve seen a lot of the cleansing waters and coffee scrubs around lately! I have to get in on the fun and try them. Thanks for the great product recommendations!

    Reply

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