Makeup: May Favorites 2015

Ah, it's been so long since I posted here! As you all know, I am a graduate student and I was insane enough to take a May Mini Semester on Behavioral Medicine. I have a set schedule for the next week, and I have time to write a quick post (or maybe I'm procrastinating?)

Without further ado, here are my May 2015 favorites:

1. Nyx Cosmetics Matte Finishing Spray: I loved the L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Setting Spray, and it's damn expensive for a drugstore product! Let's be real here, I am a student and I'm borderline broke. I go through the L'Oreal setting spray like nobody's business and $14-$16 a bottle isn't cheap if you do the math! Instead, I opted for the Nyx Matte Finishing Spray this month. To me it's the same product, but in different bottles. The only down side to the Nyx setting spray is the spray itself. Sometimes, it sprays sporadically! But, there's a quick fix to that! Buy a no-name spray bottle in the traveling section of Target and transfer the Nyx setting spray in there. Problem solved. 
2. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent: Do I even need to say anything about this? This powder does the job of keeping me matte. Believe me you, this is coming from someone who lives in Texas! I usually apply this as a setting powder for my foundation or tinted moisturizer. Downside? I haven't found any!
3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer in Medium: WOW. My fingers got tired typing that! I used to use this concealer a lot after MakeupByTiffany raved about it on YouTube forever ago. I re-purchased it this month and remembered why I loved it--it blended so easily and covered so nicely! I use this for my under eyes as it covers my dark circles (I don't have dark, DARK circles, but I do have some), blends easily, and is not drying for the under eyes. 
4. Nyx Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette: TIME. SAVER. This brow mascara fills in the areas of my brows that need a little TLC, and all I have to do is swipe 'em on my brows. This is great when you're in a rush! Also, no crunchy brows :)
5. Dickinson's Witch Hazel: Life changer! This has helped with my acne, the overall tone of my skin, and my oiliness! It smells like absolute poo, but I've been using this for months. It has really helped improve my skin! Quick tip: the Dickinson brand is a couple dollars more expensive than the Target brand, Up and Up. However, they are essentially the same! If you're really tight with the budget, make sure you check the generic brand and its ingredients first.

Hope you all enjoyed this quick favorites. What were your favorites for this month? If you have any comments/questions/suggestions, don't forget to leave them below.

Best,

Aly