Is it just me or did Spring fly by? Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of Summer, and I am so excited to share some Summer-ready beauty products in this month’s edition of Sona Selects! In case you’re new to the blog, Sona Selects is my roundup of the best in beauty from the past month, including new makeup releases and old products that I love! I’ve also decided to start a video series to go with each edition of Sona Selects, called Sona Selects and Rejects! The video for this blogpost will be up tomorrow on my channel!
1. Clarins Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($43)
I wear this Clarins Sunscreen Multi-Protection every single day. Whether I’m going to be in the sun or not, I layer this Clarins sunscreen over my moisturizer and under my foundation. It’s lightweight, non-greasy and doesn’t leave a white residue. It works really well under makeup, since it doesn’t cover your skin in a greasy film like a lot of sunscreens that I’ve used before. But most importantly, this sunscreen offers broad spectrum SPF (from both UVA and UVB rays) as well as protection from air pollution.
2. Marc Jacobs Limited Edition O!Mega Bronze Coconut Perfect Tan ($49)
Ever since I received this Marc Jacobs Coconut O!Mega Bronzer, I have been absolutely obsessed with it! (You’ve probably seen it here and here) It has the prettiest matte finish and a fine powdered formula that blends smoothly on your skin. I also love how flattering the color is—it would look amazing on so many different skin tones! This bronzer honestly might be one of my favorites ever, and since it’s so big it will last a long time!
3. Makeup Forever Brow Gel ($20)
I love using brow gel to tint and shape my brows, but I never want my brows to feel heavy or over gelled. This Makeup Forever Brow Gel does an amazing job of holding my brows in place and giving them a nice tint with an incredibly lightweight formula. The brush is on the larger side, but I’ve found that using the tip of the brush and lightly angling it works well. I also love that you can really get every last bit of product in there, since it’s in a squeeze tube!
4. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 13 Le Orange ($37)
I love a good orangey red lipstick for summer! The YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 13 Le Orange is one of the best I’ve found yet! It’s bright and will give you a beautiful pop of color, but is surprisingly flattering. It has a satin finish and a moisturizing formula that feels really soft and hydrating. Plus, the packaging is absolutely gorgeous!
5. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Whiskey ($26)
Okay, so I know that summer usually calls for bright colors, but I have to admit that I love the contrast between a fresh, pretty outfit and a dark lipstick. This Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Whiskey is a creamy, lightweight lipstick that feels fresh and clean but has a high impact, moody shade. It has lots of moisturizing essential oils that help to hydrate your lips. How amazing would this lipstick look paired with a white dress and sandals?
6. Kat Von D. Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Ophelia ($20)
I’m actually wearing this Kat Von D. Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in my Sona Selects and Rejects video! The formula feels super creamy when you put it on, but it dries to a matte finish. It feels super lightweight on your lips, but I will admit that it can be a little bit drying so I like to top it off with a layer of lipgloss or balm.
7. The Body Shop Almond Milk and Honey Soothing & Restoring Body Butter ($15)
If you have sensitive, dry skin, this Almond and Honey Soothing and Restoring Body Butter from The Body Shop is amazing! I think it’s best to use after you shower or before your go to bed, since it’s such a rich, creamy formula. It’s lightly scented and even though it’s super moisturizing thanks to almond milk, honey, and almond seed oil, it doesn’t feel greasy. (P.S. This is on sale now at Ulta, for $15 instead of $21!)
8. L’Oreal Root Cover Up ($10)
Okay, so you know when it’s about time for a root touch up, but you have a few days left until your appointment? That’s when this L’Oreal Root Cover Up Temporary Concealer Spray comes in! It covers grays in just a few seconds and will hold you over until your next hair appointment!
As a new part of this series, I’ll be talking about products that I wasn’t a fan of in each video! I have to say that just because a product didn’t work for me, that doesn’t mean that it also won’t for you or that you shouldn’t love it. I just want to share my honest opinion of these products with you all. Watch the video tomorrow to find out what products I didn’t love this month!
I hope you enjoyed this month’s edition of the Sona Selects! What’s your go-to beauty product this month?
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Dying over the bangs??? you should do a video on them!!!!
Good idea. Thanks love.
Your tips are so good, but few of them are little bit expensive and unavailable in my country (It’s a pity?). But your post is (like usually) stunning. ??
awesome makeup look!!!!hugs from Greece!!
Omg! dying with the smoky eye!!! you look so beautiful. The lip colors are amazing, they look perfect with the look, the bangs really suit you. I think my go to beauty product this month has to be Twin by mac, which I think is the perfect nud for me and, some bronzer and lots of mascara!!!!
Xoxo
#snapfam!!!!
Simply a very beautiful look and wonderful selection of beauty products. :)
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Love the bangs on you Sona! I have the Whiskey shade as well and it’s super intense; looks great on you.
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The Marc jacobs bronzer is so tempting!! Im definitely gonna give it a shot. Love love your look in this blogpost ?? #snapchatfam
This is my favorite post of the month on your blog.
I think i really want to buy that Marc Jacobs OMega bronzer after reading this post and i remember you talking about the Clarins sunscreen on your Snapchat few months back ❤️❤️❤️
This makeup and those bangs are to die for?You can pull off pretty much every look, Gorgeous! I am really attracted towards YSL red lipcolor, I’ll try to look for in Sephora. Thankyou for putting an amazing recommendation list for us. Xoxo snapfam
I don’t believe you’ve ever reviewed this product on your channel but I’m really liking the Bobbi Brown Liquid Skin Foundation. It’s has SPF in it already & it doesn’t feel heavy on my face. Plus…..skin is in!
Love this video !!! Great job, like always ?
You look sooooo glamourous! ?Bangs look so good on you! ♥️ totally pulled off that lip color..? great products and we all know Clarins SPF is your holy grail :)✨ I have the body shop almond milk and honey moisturizer and I love it too ? Great products! I love the video ❣️❣️❣️ Love you! #snapfam #instafam
I just absolutely love your vampy look! Did you make a video of that look yet? Also, last month you mentioned a hair treatment in a red jar, I’m drawing a blank on the name. Anyway, I tried it and have been loving it! I’ve shared it with my aunt and she’ll be buying it soon. Your tips, hacks and tutorials have been of much help for me!
OMG that YSL lipstick looks amazing!!! Loved your latest video, I want to get the brow gel! Lots of love from Guatemala xx
I have been using shiseido lotion with spf 50 for many years now and I love it. I need to try the Marc jacobs coconut perfect tan. Hopefully, it is as good as the NARS laguna on my skin. Kat von d liquid lipsticks are my all time fave! Ophelia is on my list for summer must haves now. Thanks for the post.
OMG That Bite Beauty Lip Color!!!! Also, you really should consider getting actual bangs ? It suits you so well ?? #snapchatfam
Does the Clarins give a flash back in photos? Love the bangs super cute!!
The Marc jacobs bronzer UGH GIVE ME LIFE. You look beautiful with the bangs you seriously should get them cut for real its so tres chic, can’t wait to check out your video after work :) hmmmm lets see lately I’ve been really feeling my highlight since I’m all about that glow for summer so I’ve been mixing in my becca illuminating primer WITH my foundation to give it a nice glow instead of a matte finish. I’ve also been doing a stick highlight, been using Benefit Watt’s Up and THEN putting a highlighter over it, either Tarte Stunner or Becca Champagne Pop and it gives me an extra GLOW! I love it. thanks for a great blog post Sona! #snapchatfam
The tips that you share I adore every time.. I love how organize you are in your blog. Love love your bangs. Do a tutorial ;) thanks
This Bite lipstick looks stunning on you! ?
I’ve never thought of wearing a dark lips in summer but I will definitely try it, it look so cool and different ! Love that moody look, it’s badass ?
Love you Sona ❤❤
Sonia thank you for going into details on each product ? love your whole makeup look ?#24hrclub
Sona now your gona make me order that lip from bite, it looks so good on you!
Thank you for all the beauty advice ❤️
Xoxo
Hi Sona!I enjoy reading your blog!!I will try the L’Oreal product for the roots..kisses from sunny Greece!!!
I love katvon D lippies, they are so confortable to wear and it has such a great range of colors from nudes to pinks to darker shades. Always love what you recommend Sona!!!
Thank you Love.
#snapchatfam
Your eye makeup and bangs are complimenting each other.. tutorial on both please.. I just watched your YouTube video – Sona selects and rejects.. Loved it …
Love this makeup look! And the products too, so helpful your monthly picks! ??? btw the bang is looking good on you! ?☺️❤️
I see that you like Roxette Arisa’s brow recommendation! I’ll be headingnow to youtibe to watch the video version. Love from Spain!
Love the choices of lipsticks Sona! I love bold colours personally too as they really make my face pop ?✨ Also, great post and video as always!! #snapchatfam
Love that makeup look on you!!! Love that color lipstick (Bite)! Personally, I have been using KvD everlasting lipstick in Bow and Arrow! I think they didn’t have Ofelia when I went to Sephora.. Lately I haven’t been using any make up, it’s been soooooo hot were I live that it just melts off, so just lipstick and mascara for me! ???
Any tips?!
Whuch NARS brush do you use with your bronzer??
Your recomandations are so helpful ! I’m looking forward to try the YSL lipstick and the Clarins sunscreen. By the way, the vichy sunscreen for oily skin is also good as it doesn’t make your face look oily during the day wich is great when you are wearing make up on top of it
I love the vampire lipstick color ?It’s just so hard to apply without messing it up. You should do a video for perfect finish bold lipstick colors ? Like always loved the video and the name of it! #snapchatfam ?
You look super glam and love the bangs. I for sure want to try the Body Shop body butter, I have the coconut one and love it. Also have been wanting to try the root cover up, so if you recommend it I will !!!
I love your make up look with bangs. You should try this look for sometime. Also, I was on hunt for a coral lipstick and your recommendation for YSL lipstick came in handy:)
A request though, while you are recommending the ‘select’ products, could you also mention the dupe for that product, incase it is a high end brand.
Either way, I love your videos and would always hope to bump into you when I am in downtown. Lol :D
#snapchatfam
I absolutely love this post and makeup is ? This is for sure a favorite!!!
I love your eye makeup! I look forward to hearing about your favs every month.
I want to try the L’Oreal Root Cover Up ????✨
I would really want to try your eye make up look! I’m just kind of nervous because I don’t know if it’ll go with me ?
Sona I love ur channel, keep up the amazing work girl. I was looking for a good eyebrow gel and I finally found it and also the lipstick colors and so gorgeous. You should make one brand tutorials, they would be really fun. Love you sm?♥️?
Can’t wait to watch the video! Love the idea of Sona selects and rejects! ?? I’ve been looking for a good sunscreen without the white effect. I did try Bare from target because you recommended it and it’s great that that one was cruelty free. Hope I’ll like the clarins sunscreen because I cannot seem to find a good facial sunscreen without my face looking white as paper. I want to try that ysl orange lipstick. I just discovered Tatcha lipstick. Beautiful color. You should give it a try! Ok, gonna go watch the video now! #24hrclub
Cool. :)
My go to product for this month is Avon’s Color trend lipstick in shade “Rosa Sweet”. Its so hydrating for lips and works like a balm on my lips.
#snapchatfam
Wahou tu es juste sublime avec la frange !!!!
Sorry, i don’t speak very well english…
I love this monthly Sona selects and rejects!! Really helps with my decision in purchasing an item! You give such amazing reviews, your reviews are what i usually look for before buying any products. Keep it up Sona! ?
Really loving this Sona selects and rejects!! Really helps with my decision in purchasing an item! You give such amazing reviews, your reviews are what i usually look for before buying any products. You definitely keep it real with your thoughts and reviews and i really appreciate that, as others do I’m sure. Keep it up Sona! Love you ?
You look incredible in those shots! Loved the vid! So want to try Bite Beauty:( They’re unavailable in my country. Struggles haha. Anyways, can’t wait for the next post, Sona Selects are my fav on your blog:)
I just ADOREEEEEE those bangs on you!! So chic!! You should consider getting them for real lol. Btw, I love that your posts and videos are just getting better and better in quality. You guys are putting so much love and effort and it’s showing. The infographics with the products make it really easy to read or save if we’re in a hurry and looks good. Have a great week! Xxx
#24hrclub #snapchatfam
First of all you look gorgeous.
The body shop body butters are my fav…Loved the video.. xx #snapchatfam
Sona!
Stunning, per usual. I really wanna try out that brow gel- is it tinted or clear? I typically fill in my brows with a brown brow pencil and then lock them in place with a light layer of brow gel. Just wondering :) Also, loving the dark lips on you! I’m wondering if I could pull it off as I’m quite fair (also, cracking up at how you mentioned your brother dislikes dark lips on you- my husband doesn’t like to kiss me when I have lipstick or lip gloss on- he can’t stand it, lol). Sending love to you and KB today!!
XOXO #snapchatfam
Love this makeup look!
Love from Croatia.
The smoky eye and the bangs look sooo gooood❤️❤️ You should make a video on them !
Loved the post and the video as usual!
Lots of love ❤️
#snapchatfam
Spring did fly by fast! I like that sunscreen is on the list since it is so important to wear it every day, even in cloudy weather. I know that there are articles out there that say that SPF over 30 isn’t effective. However, I don’t believe this to be true. Do you think that SPF 30 gives more protection or does SPR 50? I am also going to have to try the Body Shop butter. That just sounds like it smells amazing! Great post! Also, I love the bangs! You should get bangs!
Absolutely love the bangs on you!! STUNNING.
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This is a little late but awesome post! First off you look AMAZING in all these photos, absolutely gorgeous!! Love the makeup look and the hair and accessories :) this post is so helpful and they’ve always been. I was on the lookout for a new sunscreen and bronzer so this helped! Thanks a lot Sona :)
Always loved The Body Shop, their body creams are always so good.
Please tell us where to get the bangs and hair tutorial!!! Beautiful! Merci beaucoup
Omg Sona you look amazing with bangs! It makes you look so young and fresh!! As always love your recomendations they are always so useful so thank you!
Love your smokey eyes!!! I would like to ask you about fake eye lashes… I know you mentioned that you use Pur But what kind there are so many different kinds. Which one are the ones that you use in this video? Great tips and make up tutorials !!
Love the eye look and the bangs on you Sona. Gorgeous ??. Hope you feel better soon xx