I’ve been sharing my monthly favorites nearly every month for the past 10+ years but only on video (IG, Tiktok, YouTube). I’ve never shared my favorites in a blog post but thought I would begin doing so in case you ever miss my monthly favorites video. These are all my favorite, most worn and most enjoyed products from the month. I love putting these lists together and sharing the best of the best with all of you! Here are my favorites from the month of August 2026.

August 2026 Monthly Favorites

Nest Fragrances Cardamom Latte EDP

I am so glad I received this right before Fall starts because it is the perfect cozy cold weather scent. With notes of cardamom, jasmine petals, coconut milk and vanilla cream, this is a gourmand scent that doesn’t wear too sweet. It’s creamy and milky with just a hint of sweetness.

Chantecaille Luminescent Eyeshadow in Selenkay

Powder eyeshadows are not my preferred texture because they can emphasize texture on the lids. But this formulations is absolute perfection. Smooth, creamy and blends like a dream. The shade Selenkay is what I fell in love with more than the formula. It’s a gorgeous subtle neutral taupe with the slightest hint of radiance not shimmer. It gives the lids a glow rather than looking too glittery.

Colourpop So Juicy Plumping Glossy Lip Oil in Trending Now

I have worn this lip color nearly every single day in the month of August. The color is this gorgeous vibrant pink that looks subtle enough for day but still gives my face some life. The formula is surprisingly smoothing and makes my lips look shiny without being too much. Though it is a plumping formula, it doesn’t tingle and irritate the lips at all.

Olaplex No. 7 Shine Serum Oil Mist

I’m incredibly picky when it comes to hair styling products because everything weighs down my fine hair. I was hopeful when I saw this serum oil mist which looked like it could be the best of both worlds. Hydrating, smoothing yet still weightless. Thankfully it was all those things and more! I like to use this after styling my hair to smooth down any frizz and hydrate my ends. But recently, I have been using it as a heat protectant on dry hair before I curl it.

U Beauty Resurfacing Flash Peel (discount code: MAREE20)

Even though my skin can tolerate strong actives, I don’t like to overdue it and risk damaging my skin barrier. The resurfacing peel is one of the best formulations I’ve ever tried. It’s insanely effective while not irritating my skin. I only use it once a month but my skin literally glows for days after. It removes every last bit of texture without stripping my skin or leaving it feeling sensitive. It’s a splurge but worth every penny.

Tatcha The Dewy Milk Moisturizer

I enjoy the Dewy Skin Cream from Tatcha but I think I may like this milk moisturizer even more. It’s intensely nourishing while still feeling lightweight on the skin. I have been liking it as my daytime moisturizer but can also see myself using it during the colder months too.

Milk Makeup Quick Sculpt Contour Stick in Toasted

It was the shade in this product which made it a favorites for this month. This contour stick from Milk Makeup is creamy and easy to blend as many are but the shade Toasted is amazing for fair skin. It’s slightly cool toned and pale enough to add just a hint of definition. There is even a shade lighter than this!

Milk Makeup Line + Fill Lip Liner in Valid

A newer discovery but one that became an instant hit with me. This is a mix between a lip liner contour and a lip crayon. It’s very emollient so it goes on easily but does set down once it’s applied.

Westman Atelier Supreme Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation

There has been so much buzz surrounding this new foundation launch so I wanted to test it for awhile before really giving my review. After putting it to the test in heat, humidity and long days of wearing it for 9+ hours straight, I was so impressed by this formulation. It impressed me greatly so I had to add it to my monthly favorites list. It’s a light to medium coverage liquid foundation designed to leave a natural finish to the skin. Nothing too matte or too dewy – it manages to be the perfect balance in between. It smooths and blurs as it claims while also feeling weightless on the skin. I could wear it all day long and it never moved. A must try!

Varley The Slim Cuff Pants 27.5″

I’ve shared my love for Varley before, but I included these black joggers in my monthly favorites because I have been wearing them nonstop. I already own a pair but needed a bigger size so I purchased them during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. These are hands down the best joggers ever. I own this style in many colors because the fit is so flattering. They are the perfect balance between flattering and comfortable. They aren’t too tight and feel nice and roomy, but the overall silhouette is slimmer throughout the hips and legs which makes them look so much more chic than traditional joggers. I also love the tapered ankle which tapers for a few inches making them look different from a regular pair of sweatpants that just have an elastic around the ankle.

Ann Taylor Belted Denim Jacket

It’s September so fall is right around the corner which means FALL CLOTHING!! I love nothing more than lightweight jackets and blazers in the early fall when I don’t have to wear a heavy coat yet. I don’t have anything like this belted denim jacket already in my closet. It manages to strike the perfect balance between casual (denim) and slightly professional (no collar + belted). A great pre-fall piece to add to your closet.

Ana Luisa Claw Ring

I realized that I’ve been wearing this claw ring nearly every single day since I received it which definitely constitutes a favorites inclusion. I ordered in to fit on my pinky which I love.

I went from NEVER wearing lip liner in my 30’s to not being able to do my makeup without one in my late 40’s. It is a necessity now in order to define my lip line and create some depth. My lip line has slowly been disappearing (?) or at least it feels like that. The line is less visible than ever before so using a lip liner to create some definition is key for my makeup routine.

Most traditional pencil lip liners were often difficult for me to use because they gave too harsh of a line. Then I would spend time trying to smudge it out in order to make it look subtle and natural. I was so excited to see more contour style lip liners launch which provides a soft focus smudged look upon application. This looks much more flattering and doesn’t leave that dreaded line of demarcation that older style pencil liners can. There is one traditional pencil liner in this lineup that I enjoy but the others are all the newer shape/style.

I figured I would round up all my current most worn and favorite formulas if you are looking to add one to your collection. All of these are great for mature lips and the shades are perfect for everyday.

The Lip Liners I Reach For the Most

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Press and Lift

The Rhode Peptide Lip Shape liners are designed to be a soft-focus blurring formula that enhances the lip shape while also delivering skincare benefits. They are meant to give the lips definition and dimension without any harsh lines. It gives the lips a more contoured appearance and enhances the shape of the lip in a soft and subtle way. I’ve truly never tried something like this before so I didn’t even realize what I was missing! The blurred finish of these lip liners is so flattering without looking messy. I also can use them a bit outside my natural lip line without looking like I’ve over lined my lips. Hands down my holy grail lip liner formula and the one that I recommend to everyone.

Here’s my full review of Rhode Peptide Lip Shape.

Westman Atelier Lip Shape Lip Liner in Petal

As someone who rarely ever wore lip liner and now wears it every single day because my lip line is slowly disappearing (ugh, aging!), I really enjoy these liners. They are a traditional pencil formula with a creamy smooth texture that doesn’t skip as you apply. They are a bit drier than the others in this list but still a good long-wearing option. The shade Petal is the deepest in my collection – perfect for adding strong definition to my lip color.

Versed Lip Frame Defining Lip Liner in Dash

More brands are launching these contour style lip liners which thrills me to no end. I struggle with using a traditional lip pencil and drawing a straight line. With a thicker contour liner, you get a smudged soft look from the first application. No harsh lip liner lines with this. This color Dash is a soft neutral pink that adds just a hint of color to the lips.

Sarah Creal pH-adaptive Lip Liner in On Edge

I am not usually a fan of pH-adapting products but I had a feeling that Sarah Creal would be the exception. And I was correct. There are two shades to the range – one that is a bit more mauve which I have and one that is more pink. These are meant to give your lips an edge and create that barrier which becomes less noticeable as we age. It doesn’t add pigment or change the shade of the lip color you add on top. It fills a gap for those who want to define their lips but want something that can work with any and all lip colors.

L’Oreal Blurfiller Blurring Lip Contour in Nude Espresso and Worth It

Yes, another lip contour made the cut. LOL I told you I love these! The shade I love from this new launch is their iconic shade Worth It. It’s a soft warm pink that looks great with so many everyday lip colors. These are very creamy and glide on effortlessly. The other shade, Nude Espresso, is what I use when I really want to tone down the vibrancy of my lip color.

Milk Makeup Line + Fill Lip Liner in Valid

A newer discovery but one that became an instant hit with me. This is a mix between a lip liner contour and a lip crayon. It’s very emollient so it goes on easily but does set down once it’s applied.

See this post to learn how to apply lip liner to brighten your lips.

Lip Liner Swatches

Below is a description of each lip liner shade that I own. Most are in the neutral pink category with some being deeper than others. The one lip liner that is closest to my natural lip color is Rhode Lift. All the other options (except the Sarah Creal pH-adapting liner) are a bit pinker in tone which I prefer.

Westman Atelier Lip Liner in Petal

Petal is described as a dusty nude rose.

Milk Makeup Line + Fill Lip Liner in Valid

Valid is described as a cool rose pink.

Versed Lip Definer in Dash

Dash is described as a neutral pink.

L’Oreal Blurring Lip Liner in Nude Espresso

Nude Espresso is described as a cool nude.

L’Oreal Blurring Lip Liner in Worth It

Worth It is described as a pinky nude.

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Lift

Lift is described as a soft neutral pink.

Rhode Peptide Lip Shape in Press

Press is described as a warm pinky mauve.

Sarah Creal pH Lip Liner in On Edge

On Edge is described as a personalized mauve.