Hey guys, it's that time of the month again! November went by really fast, but it brought a few really nice makeup rediscoveries that I wanted to share with you all.

My number one makeup/skincare favorite is the Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser. I actually did a whole blog post about it and my general cleansing routine, so I won't go on about it too long. It's just amazing at removing makeup and it leaves my skin feeling fresh, soft and moisturized. It has definitely become a staple, and I will be repurchasing it as soon as I run out.

I mentioned that this month's favorites had a lot of rediscoveries, and the main one is my beauty blender. I never stopped loving it, but I had just gotten out of the habit of using it. I was using my fingers, which works fine, but since re-establishing my connection with this little pink sponge, I've noticed a big improvement on how my makeup looks. I'll make sure not to forget about this little guy again.

Another rediscovery was my Clinique 'Blushing Blush Powder Blush' in the shade 108 'cupid'. I've had this for a really long time (it was actually gifted to me before I really got into makeup) but I haven't given it enough attention until now. It's a really pretty shy/pale/dusty pink and I think it's perfect for this time of the year. It has some very subtle shimmers that give a very natural flushed looked like you've just come out from the cold. 

A new discovery, at least for me, is the Maybelline 'Volum'Express The Falsies Mascara'. Everybody online has been raving about this mascara for months and I finally bought it (you might remember my haul) and I've been loving it. I was really scared it had been too hyped up and I wasn't going to like it, but it's really nice. It gives lots of volume without clumping and it really fans out the lashes and makes them look flirty and noticeable. It's really easy to build up, which I like since I'm a lover of bold lashes, but it can also give a really nice natural look if you want. I don't think it'll become my go-to mascara (I really like experimenting with mascara) but it's definitely really good.

My last favorite I've actually mentioned before in my september favorites and it's the 'Elf Mineral Eyeshadow Primer'. Ironically, I haven't actually been using any eyeshadows this month. I've been loving this just to even out my skin tone and prevent my eyelids from getting oily. It's really good and it was only a couple of dollars, so a real bargain! 

Let me know what you've been loving this month!

One thing I've learnt in recent years, and it applies to blogging as well, is that you are a brand and you need to learn how to sell yourself. If you want to get a job, if you want to gain a following on your blog, or even if you want to be accepted into any closed program, you're going to have to learn to advertise yourself. This is easier said than done, especially if your brain tends to shut down in moments of pressure (as mine does). So I'm here to help you. I've gathered (from personal experience and conversations with others) some of the most frequent questions asked on interviews, and I have some tips on how to answer them. 

1. What are your best and worse qualities?

This is definitely one of the most frequent questions, and, in my opinion, one of the hardest to answer. We all know our bad habits, but how can we admit to them without seeming like a bad fit for the job? How do we find a way to make our bad qualities good? 

I think there's a couple of steps. The first (which might seem obvious) is think in advance. This has happened to me before, going into an interview without having thought about anything, and it was horrible. I gave all the wrong answers, and stressed about it for the rest of the week. So the first thing is figuring out one of your bad qualities (that isn't too horrible obviously). The second important thing is to balance it out. Use your good quality to cancel out the bad one. For example, if you get stressed out easily, for your good quality you should say something like "this, however, makes me very careful and organized. I always finish work before its due date, because the closer I get to the deadline the more stressed out I get." This way your flaw is an advantage. Last, but not least, is say the truth. Don't lie to try and be a better fit, it will just come back to bite you in the butt. 

2. What are some interesting facts about you?

This is one of my least favorite questions, because I personally don't think there's anything particularly interesting about me. I still haven't really figured out the best way to give an answer, but I still have a few tips. An interesting fact can be anything from a hobby, to a family tradition, or anything in between. The most important thing is that it has to be relevant to the interview. You need to talk about an experience that you have gained something from. You can say something really stupid like "I don't like chocolate" as long as you explain how that has taught you something valuable (like maybe, to stick with the chocolate example, you learned how to deal with hate from everybody that likes chocolate). 

3. How do you deal with a difficult situation?

No matter the interview, expect this questions. In my opinion, this is probably one of the most personals. Everybody has their methods. Some people take it slow, make lists and think it out until they get to the most rational decisions. Other kind of go by instincts. Some ask for advice and different perspectives. Whatever your method, it's fine, but learn to sell it. List all the advantages to your method, but also build a counter argument. And again, be honest. 

4. What pushes your buttons?

Be careful when you answer this question, because the interviewers are usually looking for people that are easy to get along with. Answer honestly, but also try to keep it general. Don't say something that everybody does (like clicking their pen), but something that most people can agree with. For example some okay answers could be "close minded people, who don't listen to others opinions" or "people who can't work in groups" or "people that think they're better than everyone". 

5. What's important to you?

This is also really common. For this my main tip is just be honest. The interviewer is going to be able to tell really easily if you're saying things just to make a good impression, or if you actually believe them. 

Okay guys, I hope you enjoyed and maybe even found it helpful!

Up until last month I would have hands down described myself as a makeup wipe kinda gal. Cleansers just seemed like a waste of energy; why cleanse to remove makeup when I can do it with the swipe of a hand? Wrong. This last month I have really discovered the importance of cleansing and the difference it makes. So here I am, trying to persuade you fellow lazy girls (I know you're out there) to give this a chance. 

As soon as I get home from school I still use one of my trusty makeup wipes, just because I'm too tired to have a full cleanse but I want at least some of my makeup off. Lately I've been using some aloe based wipes, which I was really excited for but are really disappointing. I thought they were going to be moisturizing, but they're actually drying and don't do a very good job at taking off my makeup.

My actual cleansing process begins later at night with the "Kiko Cleansing Eyes&Lips" to take off any eye makeup. I like doing my eyes separately, but it's just a personal thing, so you can totally just go ahead with the cleanser (which I often do). My favorite cleanser is the "Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser". It's a cream consistency, which I've really been loving, especially now that it's colder. I've tried oil cleansers in the past, but I hate the way they leave my skin feeling. This cold cream, on the other hand, leaves my skin feeling fresh, moisturized and really soft. It's also great at removing makeup and getting deep into the skin, while still being gentle. 

I like removing the cleanser with big cotton pads, because I like to see all the dirt that was on my skin. It's really gross and sad (since the cotton pad always turns black from the pollution that was trapped on my face) but it keeps me motivated to keep cleansing, since I really don't want anything clogging my pores. I also prefer this method because I find that when I rinse cleanser with water it turns too oily and it leaves the skin feeling rather slimy. 

If you're still not sure, here are some more facts: