Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

My love/hate relationship with Makeup Sponges

I'm going to admit something....All of my brushes are collecting dust right now. My obsession with makeup sponges are not dying anytime soon. The typical slope shape is not the norm anymore. You remember those $1.00 for a bag? I still see them at dollarama!
Now i've seen every shape- eggs, spheres and diamonds...
YOU NAME IT!


Five tips to make you more confident when getting your makeup done

I have a confession. 
Although, I am a makeup artist- getting my makeup done gives me sight anxiety...Yeah I know. 
My main fear is:

What if I don't like it & how I nicely ask someone to change it?


Quick Last Minute Holiday Look #2: Deep red lip and a smokey eye

Can you believe the year is ending already?? I actually feel that everything went so fast.
This look is the same base as my Quick Last Minute Holiday Look: Soft pink lip and a glittery smokey eye. WITHOUT the pink lip & glitter. Everyone tries to say you can wear a smokey eye with a red lip... Well I'm proving you wrong.


Quick Last Minute Holiday Look: Soft pink lip and a glittery smokey eye

The holiday's are here! I can't believe that it has come so quickly. Other than Fall, my favourite times for beauty is this season. I love my vamp lips and deep black cat eyes during this time but I'm going to switch it up for 2016!

What's the look?
Soft pink lip and a glittery smokey eye. This look is super easy. 
You don't have to be a PRO to do this one.

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Five Last Minute Sephora Gift Ideas

Today was the first day I actually went go buy presents and it wasn't bad. You know I had to stop in Markville mall and pop into Sephora too. A lot of Holiday goodies are still available! Did you see my Sephora Collection Shine and Sparkle post from yesterday. I'm still in awe of the PRO brush set!
A definite must have. 


Arbonne's Holiday Sheer Glow Highlight stick duo

I'm currently going through a phase where I don't mind spending money on a highlighter.
If it’s pretty, I must have it! I just love glowing! Especially if it's the Holidays!
Doesn’t mater whether, it’s liquid, powder or stick-I'm a fan!


Caryl Baker Visage Holiday 2016 True North Lipstick- Notre Dame

The holidays are here! 
For the past two weeks, I have seen some Holiday collections come out that I am super excited to play with! Today I'm going to highlight an amazing lipstick from Caryl Baker Visage Holiday 2016. 

This holiday they have a collection called True North Beauty. While there were a lot of items to love with in the collection- once I opened this lipstick.... I was so excited to swatch it. 

NUDESTIX Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm LUXE & HAVEN

I love NUDESTIX! Their Eyebrow Stylus Pencil & Gel is the ONLY product that I've been using straight for a YEAR! Or their Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencils - which have become a staple in my makeup kit because they show up so beautifully on a camera. A lot of people are branching out pf their matte obsession and are trying out products that are more hydrating.  But I currently need products for my clients who prefer more of a natural lip look.

Welcome NUDESTIX Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm ($28.00 CAN).

What's the key word to describe these:
MOISTURIZING

Currently Obsessed: Mary Kay® Perfecting Concealer™

Its been a while, since I have completely fallen in love with a new concealer. I have a few products that have run out and I have not replenished yet. Before I stumbled on this one, I was actually using foundation (which is a waste) as a concealer. I received a Mary Kay package and seen the first 5 shades and was bummed out... but then I realized that one had dropped one: Deep Bronze.
Literally, it is the perfect colour for me.


Im extremely proud of Mary Kay! 
This product is very comparable to a something that I tried at Sephora for over $30. 
The Mary Kay® Perfecting Concealer™ is only $17.50 CAN.

Add Palmers Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil to your daily routine

These liquid lip colours have crazy staying power now a days.
The removal can be crazy: Super long and annoying!
(If you don't have the right products) 

Right now, My favourite thing to use for removal is Palmers Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil- Face ($7.99 CAN).

Cover Girl: Katy Kat Matte Lipstick Swatches

I have always been a fan of Katy Perry style. She's unapologetic and not afraid to step outside of the box. I was really excited when Cover Girl tweeted that they would be doing a one-of-a-kind make up line with her: Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks ($11 CDN). I was even more excited when the whole collection showed up at my door.

Olay 4-In-1 Daily Facial Cloths

I really don't understand people who can go to sleep with their makeup on. 
#1- It damages your skin 
#2-  There so many easy ways to remove in less than 3 mins.



I'm a wipes girl. I love how easy it is! 
Wipe your face, wash off and after that apply your night cream.

 The one thing I can say about certain brands is that they are a little bit to dry. Especially now that we are in the whole waterproof/sweatproof resistant make up era. So when these new Olay 4-In-1 Daily Facial Cloths showed up at my door, I knew instantly that I would fall in love. 



They are designed to remove dirt, makeup and oil while gently conditioning skin, these cloths cleanse and hydrate skin in one easy step Super easy to use- just wet them, rub together to lather, cleanse and then rinse. For people like me who do not wear foundation, try cutting them in into four squares. 
Why waste a full one if you don't need to. 
 These wipes are very gentle and they smell good. 
If you see them in store, I'd recommend that you pick it up!

#BESTBEAUTIFUL

I am a Beauty United influencer. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Testing out Revlon ColorStay 2-in-1 Compact Makeup & Concealer

This is a follow up of my popular Revlon ColorStay 2-in-1 Compact Makeup & Concealer (19.99 CAN) post I did in February.

Let me do a quick rundown, in case you missed the original post. This 2-in-1 compact is all you need. Black plastic packaging- Foundation and concealer together with a tear-shaped sponge beneath, totally eliminating clutter. Perfect for me since I’m forever misplacing my concealer!



I originally tried 400 Caramel which really wasn’t my tone. So I was given the colour 410 Cappuccino which is the deepest colour in the line.

This is a medium-heavy coverage foundation with a satin-matte finish.

Disclaimer- When wearing a matte finish. It’s important to have a really good skin regime. I’m talking about cleansing, exfoliating the dead skin off, toning and moisturizing. If you neglect this your foundation will not look its best.

Testing what colour works for you:
Always use your jaw, not the side of your arm or your hand. You may pick a foundation that looks amazing on your hand and when you get home and try it…completely off. As with other compact foundations, the colour in the compact may appear darker than it will on your skin so Revlon suggests using the smaller concealer shade as a reference point for proper shade matching in-store before you buy.

Foundation Left to Right:

410 Cappuccino 

400 Caramel


Concealer Left to Right: 

410 Cappuccino 

400 Caramel


Totally embarrassing but my skin has come a long way in the past few months; some slight discolouration on my cheeks, under my eyes and around my nose.

BEFORE



With one application of 410 Cappuccino, most of it is covered. Just a few areas that need extra attention. I added 410 Cappuccino concealer on top of the foundation (I put a circle on top to show you the colour difference). Depending on your preference, you can blend this out and be done with your look or add foundation on top for extra coverage.

The finished look.

I would recommend using a sponge or fingers for this product. The product comes with a sponge—it’s under the second layer along with a hidden mirror, which is really handy. The consistency is very creamy and blendable. Not dry like most matte formulas. This is a foundation worth trying! There are 12 colours in the range to choose from. Let me know what you think below!

This post was brought to you by Revlon but the images and opinions are my own.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipsticks + Swatches

Summer is coming and it's time to try something new. The Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche lipsticks ($30.00 CAN) showed up on my doorstep a few months ago. I've literally been using them so much that I forgot to post. Let me start off by saying these Bite Beauty lipsticks are handcrafted. 
And also they're Canadian!


When you buy a Amuse Bouche lipstick you're getting the best. I'm talking 12 edible oils, food grade ingredients and nutrients in your lipstick. Not harsh dyes like some of the other brands. Texture-wise they're really creamy and comfortable on the lips. Plus an they have an awesome citrus flavour from fresh fruit. I've added these to my permanent collection and I can't wait to try more. 

Check out these swatches!

Lip swatches:
***Missing Chai but it looked very similar to Honeycomb on me***
My favourite!

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Swatches: Styli-Style Line & Seal lipliners

Do you use lipliners daily? 
I should know better but I really never spent the time to apply them. 
For my clients, I always do it. I guess I was lazy to add another step to make makeup routine. 


Five new Revlon mascaras that you must have this season

Have you been to the mascara aisle lately? It’s insane!
So many brands. So many specifications.
Let's break it down!

Do you want length?
How about volume?
What about length and volume?


NUDESTIX Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencils- Royal & Belle

Matte lip products are my FAVOURITE trend. When I was asked if I wanted to try the NUDESTIX Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencils in Royal & Belle ($28.00 CAN), it was a YES. I love Nudestix. 
I love everything the brand stands for and how it caters to all skin tones.


MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Sculpting Palette

Although I went to school for makeup, I'm still learning new techniques. Plus discovering products that make life much easier. Sculpting is the craze that is not going way. I blame Kim Kardashian! Although we all can't slay like Kim K, we can try right! MAKE UP FOR EVER’s new Pro Sculpting Palette ($54.00 CAN) is here to help us all slay!


Too Faced Chocolate Melted and Melted Metal Liquified Lipsticks Swatches

I remember when I seen these Too Faced Chocolate melted and melted metal liquified lipsticks ($25 CAN) pop up on Instagram. I knew I had to have them!


For the ladies out of the loop, these six liquified cocoa-powder-infused shades come in two formulas: Melted & Melted Metal. Expect pigmented, high shine and a yummy chocolate scent.

SWATCHES:
Surprisingly, my favourite shade was Chocolate Cherries!
 Remember that a little goes a LONG way.


Will you be checking out the Too Faced Chocolate melted & 
melted metal liquified lipsticks line?

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