It's been such a long time since I've had some favorites to share. This past month I got new things and also, rediscovered my love for a few older products.

• MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot - Every time I do my makeup, I use this primer. I've always liked it, but I used to alternate. However, lately I've been picking this up without even thinking about it. It gives a great coverage, so if you have discoloration on your eyelids, this will even out the skin tone and will give you a flawless canvas. The most important thing, it doesn't crease. 
• MAC Stone Lipstick - Oh, this is something I've been excited since the day MAC announced its launch. This is the most stunning greyish brown lipstick I've seen thus far. It's very creamy, but it still gives that desired matte finish. If I were a lipstick, this would be me.
• Makeup Geek Utopia Pigment - This can be quite messy to work with, but it's worth it. This antique gold is easy to combine with other colors and it adds a lot of texture due to its chunks of glitter.
• Sleek Makeup Antique Blush - This is one of the most natural-looking blushes I've seen. It gives a fresh look with a hint of sheen. It is highly pigmented and it blends beautifully.

What were some of your beauty favorites during October?

Since I usually do a lot of warm toned looks, I felt that I needed to film a cool toned makeup tutorial for a change. I recently got this beautiful lipstick from MAC called Stone, and I’ve been wearing it nonstop. This is super easy and quick to recreate and of course, you don’t need to have the exact same products I used.

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Sleek Makeup Ultra Mattes V2 Darks Palette (Pillow Talk)
Urban Decay Naked Palette (Naked)
Urban Decay Vice 3 (DTF, Defy)
Maybelline The Colossal Mascara
Maybelline Liner Express
MAC Stone Lipstick

Are you guys tired of reading my reviews of the new MAC matte lipsticks already?! I promise, this is the last one. Like I mentioned in my previous posts on the lipsticks Whirl and Antique Velvet, these new shades are here to stay. They are a part of the regular collection, so if you want any of them, you will always be able to get them.

I've wanted to purchase the Stone lip pencil for a while, but I would much rather buy a lipstick instead of a lip liner. So imagine my excitement when I saw that this product was released. Stone is described as a "muted greyish taupe brown" and you can clearly see why. This is such an interesting lip color to look at. It's so beautiful and different.

Even though, this has a matte finish, I find it quite creamy and easy to apply. At the same time, it still has an opaque look to it. It is long lasting and it only starts to wear off after a few hours. Also, it didn't transfer to my teeth and it didn't stain my lips either. I can guarantee, you will see many pictures of me wearing this. I'm truly obsessed with it.

What do you think of this color? Is this something you would wear?

I've been looking for the perfect brown lipstick for a while. I even bought a few, but none were worth talking about, except this one. Antique Velvet is actually a part of the new matte collection and don't worry, they are not limited edition.

At first glance, this seems very similar to Sin, also by MAC. However, the moment I swatched both of them, I could clearly see the difference. They look nothing alike. Antique Velvet is a true dark brown and Sin is a beautiful burgundy.

This product is very pigmented and like any other matte lipstick from MAC that I've tried, this lasts a long time on the lips. Even though it's a dark color, it does not stain my lips and it's very creamy. I would highly recommend to wear this with a lip liner or apply it with a brush, as you can see I didn't, so it looked a bit rough around my mouth.

This is actually the darkest lip color I own. It's absolutely stunning and I truly love it. This looks incredible on any skin tone. If you are daring and enjoy distinct shades, this is ideal for you.

I really wanted to share some of my favorite affordable products from the drugstore. All of them are my essentials. These are perfect for beginners or anyone that wants to expand their collection.

Products:
Nivea Men Sensitive After Shave Balm
Maybelline BB Cream / BB Cream Oil Control
Revlon Peach Glow Highlighting Palette
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Pink Frosting
Sleek Makeup Blush in Antique
Makeup Geek Pigments (Liquid Gold, Insomnia and Utopia)
Maybelline Color Tattoo (Pomegranate Punk and Bad To The Bronze)
Sleek Makeup Ultra Mattes V2 Darks Palette
Maybelline The Colossal Mascara
Maybelline Liner Express
Sleek Makeup Matte Me in Birthday Suit

The moment I read that MAC was releasing a new collection of matte lipsticks, I knew I had to get some of them. I've always been a fan of Whirl lip pencil, so purchasing the lipstick was a must. By the way, all of these new lipsticks are now a part of the regular collection.

Whirl is described as a "dirty rose" and it's a beautiful everyday nude lip color. Even though it has a matte finish, it is quite creamy and easy to apply. Also, the color payoff is impressive. It didn't transfer to my teeth and it didn't stain my lips either. Like all the MAC lipsticks I have tried, this is really long lasting. It only started to wear off after four hours.

The lipstick and the lip liner are not identical, but very similar. The lipstick has a hint of brown in it and the lip pencil is slightly lighter. I can totally see myself wearing this nonstop. This instantly became my favorite lip color when I first swatched it.

Did you buy any of the new lipsticks? If so, which shade?

In my opinion, the most important makeup item is concealer. No matter how sheer your foundation is, if you have a full coverage concealer you can cover any flaw. For today's "smackdown", I have my three favorite high end correctors.

By the way, I will be doing a little "series" here on my blog called Best Of  and I will share a certain number of beauty favorites. Each time, it will be a different category, I'll review and compare the products. So, which makeup category should I do next?

NARS RADIANT CREAMY - CHANTILLY
One of the things I love about this product is its applicator. It's practical and ideal to carry in your makeup bag. Also, if you're pale like me, you know how difficult it is to find a concealer that is light enough to highlight under the eyes. This one is definitely the whitest I've found thus far. It doesn't crease and it doesn't move throughout the day. It's perfect for dark circles and blemishes.

MAC PRO LONGWEAR - NC 20
The only things I can complain, are the fact that it comes with a pump and its bottle is made of glass. If you drop this product, it will shatter. The pump can be quite tricky, if you don't have a steady hand or if you're simply not used to it, a lot of product will come off and you really don't need much. It doesn't crease, nor budge. It can be used on the under-eye area and on blemishes.

MAC STUDIO FINISH - NW 20
Unlike the other two I mentioned, this one has a cream consistency. It's very thick, therefore I would not recommend using it on the under-eye. Since it will crease after a while and also, it feels heavy right when you apply it. However, this is my favorite concealer to cover blemishes and pimples. It's photoshop in real life.

Overall, these concealers are incredible. I like every single one of them for a reason and I would repurchase all of them. However, the first two are similar, and you definitely don't need both. If I had to choose, it would be the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. Because it's travel-friendly, it has a great range of shades and it can cover anything.