China Glaze Magnetix Collection

I recently got the opportunity to try out two polishes from China Glaze Magnetix collection on the Nailpolishcanada.com website.

These polishes are made with magnetic particles that form designs when a magnetic is placed over it.

China Glaze Magnetix comes in six different shades with one all-in-one magnet.

 The magnet has three patterns: Star, Chevron & Diagonal Lines. Out of the three patterns the star was my favorite!

For best results first apply a base coat to clean, bare nails. Then apply a coat of colored polish and immediately hold the design magnet over the polish for 10-15 seconds.

The experience:
I found this kinda difficult at first. I was adding to much polish and the design wouldn't "come" through. After a while when I only added one coat, I was more successful. These pictures below are from my first attempts:

As weird as this seems... I love the fact that the polish tried quietly. Also the colors are rich & vibrant.

 The con in terms of the magnet is that you have to work fast. As soon as you apply the one coat, apply the magnet ASAP. I had to learn how to master getting the magnet close enough not to ruin the polish.

Overall, I find the idea of magnetic polish pretty cool. I probably would only put them on my accent nails. Perfect way to change up a look with very little efort.

What do you think of magnetic nail polishes? 

Have you tried any before?

I love Montagne Jeunesse Masks!

Very few people know this but I love face masks! 

My love started at 14 when I use to make my own concoctions. It was fun but a total mess. Once I started to make my own money, I bought the ones at the store. They were cheaper and much more effective. Montagne Jeunesse is among my favorites.

We pulp, crush, squeeze, juice and extract all of the goodness of nature's fruits and flowers to help make you beautiful. All products are vegetarian, never tested on animals or use suppliers who have, and are as green and eco-friendly as possible.

I reviewed the "Crystallised Honey & Passion Flower Mask"  in one of my earlier posts. 

It was gentle and smelled great.

 I'm thinking of creating a mask series to show you all what I use. 

Would you like to see that?

World MasterCard Fashion Week is Here!!

I honestly can't believe that Fashion Week is already here! @MaybellineCAN is providing you with an ‘all-access pass’ to the catwalk using social media!

Get Connected:

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·        Join the virtualconversation from the backstage, to the runway via Twitter: Twitter.com/MaybellineCan

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·        Follow our boards on Pinterest to re-pin beauty inspiration and runway looks from the catwalk: Pinterest.com/maybellinecan

How to fix a water damaged eyeshadow!

Everyone has that one eyeshadow which looks so much better when its wet. Mine was a single eyeshadow from NYX.

After using it wet for a few months I realized that I didn't like the look of the shadow. I also noticed that it wasn't as pigmented anymore.

I had two options: scrape of the top (risk damaging it) or find a non evasive way to get off the of layer.

After racking my mind for a while I found some masking tape. Check out the results in the video below!

Essence Launches in Canada!

I could not contain my excitement when I received an invite to the Essence Launch Party.
As a beauty blogger, I have been reading essence posts on other blogs for years.
I've always admired their quality & affordable pricing. 

Thankfully Canadians like myself can now indulge in their goodies at
 Shoppers Drug Mart & Pharmprix!

Did you know?

• Essence is the #1 Value Brand in the world.
• Price range from $1.49 to $4.99
• Sold in more than 55 countries worldwide

Here are some great pictures I took from their setup to get you familiar with the brand.

Mono Shadows $2.49

Stay with me Long Lasting Lipgloss $2.99

Eyeshadow Quattro $3.99

XXXL shine nude lipgloss $2.49

Color & Go quick drying nail polish $1.49

Mascaras ranging up to $4.99

They also offer unique limited edition collections with their value pricing. 

We can look for six collections per year!

I still can not get over the price of the essence line.

I have tested out some of the products and I'm astonished how great the quality is.

The eyeliners are long lasting, the glosses are not sticky and the polishes have great consistency.

I'm happy to see brands like Essence come to Canada and offer more variety at a lower cost.

Have you tried anything from Essence before?

GLEAM Lip & Body Radiance by Makeup Artist Melanie Mills

As a beauty blogger/MUA it's important to try out different brands. Earlier this year, I had the chance to try out some products from Emmy Award Winning makeup artist Melanie Mills. This was my first time hearing about Melanie but after learning about her impressive resume I had get my hands on her products. Her client list includes such notable entertainers as Brandy, Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian and more.

GLEAM Lip Radiance will be available in seven juicy shades that are tailored to fit every skin tone. Designed to make one’s lips “pop” and made with organic and botanical ingredients, GLEAM Lip Radiance not only moisturizes the skin but it can be used alone without lip liner and lasts all day – or night –long.

Left to Right: Unstoppable, With my Heels on, Up again the Wall & Unforgettable

SWATCHES

The colors are GORGEOUS! 

Extremely smooth and pigmented.

I'm happy I picked four colors that work perfectly with my skin tone.

Don't believe me?

Check out these lip swatches!

"Unforgettable", Eggplant purple

"Up Against the Wall," a stunning siren brick red

"Unstoppable", a rich hot coral

"With My Heels On", a pure pop of fuchsia pink

GLEAM Body Radiance creates a natural lit from within glow for the skin in an easy application. The lightest to the deepest complexions are all made luminous by a formula that hides skin imperfections, even filling wrinkles and enhancing the texture of the skin thanks to GLEAM Body Radiance’s velvety botanical base. GLEAM can be applied in a light touch to highlight shoulders, décolleté or to massage in liberally like a lotion, for all-over perfection.

I blended them both into each other. 

I really wish my camera could pick up how gorgeous this looked!

Want to get your hands on some Gleam by Melanie Mills? Check out her online shop.

What is your favorite color?

New Products at Eyeslipsface.com!

Its been almost two years since I've tried anything from Eyeslipsface.com. I recently checked them out and I was blown away with all the new products! Now they have a Beauty of All Ages modeling contest and a 24 K Gold Collection. 

As I blogger I rely on reviews before I buy. Here are some products that I'd love to try! 

Comment below if you have tried any of these products. 

e.l.f. Essential Glitter Eyeshadow
Flirt $2.00

e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color
Rich Red $3.00

e.l.f. Studio Lotion Wipes
Vanilla & Coconut  $3.00

e.l.f. Studio Shimmer Sheets
Bronze $3.00

e.l.f. Studio Glossy Gloss
Funky Fuchsia $3.00

 

*This is a sponsored post.

Jean Vest inspiration for Spring/Summer: Rihanna, Kim K, Nicki & Keri Hilson

I love the combinations that you can rock them with.

Jeans, tights, shorts, skirts.. the combinations are limitless.

Check out some of my favorite picks:

Rihanna: Cropped with white slashed denim

Nicki Minaj: Graphic v-neck top

Keri Hilson: Black tank top & leather pants

Kim Kardashian: White tank top & tights

Would you rock them?

Rimmel Glam’eyes HD Eyeshadow - Product Rave

Here is a quad that I am excited to share with you all from Rimmel. It's the Rimmel Glam’eyes HD Eyeshadow! What really got me is the "HD" factor. A lot of brands claim that they are HD but fail in comparison to this quad.

Velvet-HD technology: prismatic pigments in the powder catch light at multiple angles, reflecting the perfect colour for the light you are in. Now that’s what we call flattering! And great news – the crease-resistant colour wears for up to 10 hours, so no need for touch-ups.

Quad breakdown

• They come in eight different color coordinated patterns. 
• Can be used Wet/Dry.
• EXTREMELY Pigmented. 
• Long lasting.
• $7.95 Canadian per quad.

SWATCHES:

Gorgeous quad! I can't wait to try out the other colors.

Have you seen these in stores?

Hair Inspiration from Ciara & Kim K featuring Bella Dream Hair

I've always loved Kim & Ciara's hair.
 Long, curly and healthy looking.
Whether they're wearing pieces or not, I really wanted to try out this style.

Thankfully I got a boost from Bella Dream Hair.
 I'm wearing pieces from Brazilian Wavy collection.

Brazilian hair matches African American textures as well as Latina and Armenian textures. Hair can be flat ironed or curled and made to look deep wavy.

This was my first time wearing virgin hair extensions. At first I wasn't sure if it would suit my hair texture but it blended well once my hair was straightened.

After using these extensions on and off for almost three months,

 I want to share some tips with you to get the best out of your wear.

• Use the least amount of oil in your hair. Matted flat hair is not cute
  
• Do a conditioner wash every two weeks. This eliminates build up.
  
• Always let the hair air dry when wet. Less heat damage.
  
• Add heat protectant when straightening. Less heat damage.
  
• Always tie-down your hair at night .Made my natural hair "lay" down easier.
  
• Try flexi-rods over night for curly styles. Less heat damage.
  
• SEAL your wefts. Eliminates shedding.
  

I hope these tips help you when taking care of your extensions. It took me a while to actually get all those steps down. Thankfully I watch a lot of youtube videos to gain insight on what works best for me.

I will be trying out there Brazilian Curly as my next style :D