Adrien: Beauty Stuff I've Been Digging Lately.

I feel like lately I'll I've been doing is complaining about the beauty stuff that disappoints. (Related: thanks for all the mascara recs! More on that soon.) So, today I'm going to tell you about a few things I've been digging lately. The first two are things I bought in Chicago last weekend, so keep in mind they were I'm-on-vacation splurges.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Bonheur

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Bonheur

This is a beautiful sheer plum shimmer lip gloss that passes my "put it on without a mirror" test. The color is a little more pink that what I usually go for, but I think it brightens up my face and it makes me feel fancy. Best of all it's got that awesome deluxe-feeling Chanel packaging which almost makes up for the price.

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Most perfume is too cloying and gives me a headache but I've had really good luck with Jo Malone. Nutmeg & Ginger is my long-time favorite but I wanted something that felt less seasonal, more for everyday. The helpful Jo Malone counter guy suggested this one first and after walking around sniffing myself for half an hour I went back and bought it. It's fresh, woodsy and a little aquatic. Best of all, it's subtle.

Laura Geller Spackle primer

Laura Geller Spackle primer

Despite the perfectly awful name, this is a pretty good primer. I got a big sample of it in my Oct Birchbox (which sadly contained no gimp mask) and it's good stuff. I don't think it's an amazing game changer or anything, but it's good primer and I keep reaching for it.

ShiKai Borage Therapy lotion

ShiKai Borage Therapy lotion

This is the least exciting stuff ever but I keep a small tube in my bag and every time I use it I marvel at how freaking GOOD it is. It soaks right in and makes your hands feel like butter. And, it's unscented which is my favorite.

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Nourishing Antioxidant Infused Body Wash

Aveeno blah blah blah

I included the full name of this product so we could all roll our eyes at the ridiculousness. Really, now. This is a decent body wash and I find the White Peach & Ginger version to be fresh and fruity but I don't think antioxidants are going to do jack shit for your skin when they're just washing down the drain. It's good at getting you clean without drying out your skin and smells good, which is really all I ask. (It's not as good at Kiehl's Coriander body wash but certainly less expensive.)

So, that's what I've been into lately. What have you been digging?