Spiced Beauty: June 2011 favorites

I totally struggle with putting out my monthly favorites. I apologize but I`ll try to put out one a month for the rest of the year!

Before I go on to my eight favorites... Let me start off by explaining my how my June was.

VERY stressful...unfortunately, I didn't have time to indulge in a lot of beauty products.

This July I will try to switch it up! So be sure to look out for that.

1. Dove go fresh Body Mist in Nectarine and White Ginger scent-Perfect for anyone on the go. I can spray this like four times and it wont be overpowering. 
2. Korres Deluxe Size Body Butter in Fig- I use to refuse anything with figs in it.. Bad childhood memories..haha. The Shea butter and Figs makes my hands feel AMAZING!
3. EOS lipbalm in Lemon- Huge thank you to Fabdiva20 she sent me a lovely package which included this lipbalm. I'm truly obsessed with how soft it makes my lips!
4. Annabelle 4SHOW Eyeshadow in Tiger-Eye- All of these colors are perfect for my skin-tone. Click the picture for a HD close up.
5. Diane Lai REJUVENATE- This was one of the first moisturizers which has not irritated my skin after prolonged use. If you have sensitive skin you will know how hard it is to find product that!
6. H&M Organic Lipgloss- It was a $1.00 on sale! Amazing for low maintenance days because it`s long lasting.
7. Vasanti Eye Wonder Cream- I currently don't have dark circles, wrinkles or puffiness. But dark eye circles run in my family, so I`m trying my best to prevent it before it occurs.
8. Ecotools Powder Brush- Its amazingly soft, so why wouldn't it be a fav :)
   
   Click the pictures for great close-ups:

Canadian Spring / Summer 2011- Lise Waiter, Vasanti & Annabelle Cosmetics

This Summer take advantage of the new products at your local drugstore. Here is a few items you need in your makeup bag:

1. Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss from Lise Waiter
   Ingredients derived from plants, this Lip Kiss Crayon Gloss moisturizes and nourishes lips.
   
2. Brazililan Bronzer Brightening Mineral Bronzer from Vasanti Cosmetics
   Radiant golden skin with a sweep of a brush.
   
3. Volumelip Lip Plumping Gloss from Annabelle Cosmetics
   Get full, pouty and sexy lips with Volumelip plumping lip gloss.
   
4. 4SHOW eyeshadows from Annabelle Cosmetics
   Dazzle everyone with 4 new combination of 4 different shades in one compact.

 Which product are you excited to try?

I'm featured on Annabelle Cosmetics Blog today!

Check out my effortless Glam look using only these products!

Click here to go to their page :)

Marcelle Lux Metallic & Lux Diamond Liquid Eyeliners Review

I was recently sent some Marcelle products to try out:
Cobalt Blue, Jade, Ultraviolet, Aqua, Silver & Pure Gold.

Lux Metallic liquid eyeliner lets you experience glimmer and sparkle never like never before! Infused with thousands of tiny, little mirrored flecks that reflect light and literally brighten your eyes.

Pros:
-Thin applicator which is good for precision lining
-Hypoallergenic and perfume-free
-Great lasting power

Con:
-They need to be applied more than once to be vibrant

This is a swatch of ultraviolet with two swatches. I love this color on my skin tone :)

 

Lux Diamond liquid eyeliner is formulated with a gel filled with glamorous sparking flecks that shine as brightly as quartz; perfect for adding a touch of long lasting scintillating brilliance to your look.

Highly versatile, you can use it in a myriad different ways! Colour stays true, doesn’t streak or flake and its clever micro applicator brush allows for the most precise and accurate application.

Doesn't silver look gorgeous!! These liners remind me of Annabelles Glitterama Liquid Liner! Click here to check out my review.  They`re both pigmented. Also you`re able to control the amount of glitter that comes out.

Tip: Apply pencil eyeliner under these colors to make them pop :D

Visit a Canadian retailer and pick up one of these babies for only $11.95.

My question for you is: Would you be interested in trying these?

This product was sent for review by Marcelle Cosmetics.

I was an Annabelle Makeup Artist for the Much Music Video Award Pre-Party

I was sooooo excited to be chosen by Annabelle to be one of their make-up artist for this event.

This was my first time in an event setting & I loved it! The energy & gratitude from the guest made me happy.

Honestly their happiness made me realise why I do make-up. It's crazy how blush or lipstick can really brighten up someones day.

I live for moments like that <3

That picture is from the first look of the day. I gave her a neutral smokey look with a plum lip (not shown).
I love how I coated each lash so carefully LOL... you can totally tell by my facial expression!

OMG! I forgot to tell you all how I did some Male make-up application for the first time. Super easy!
Annabelle's Mineral powder was lightweight and perfect for even coverage : D


Click here to check out more pictures of me in action..and the hotties I made up!

FOTD + Annabelle Volumelip Lip Plumping Gloss Review

This look is pretty simple but Fab in other words.. sexy librarian...joking:

Annabelle smudgeliner in Ohmygoth!
Marcelle Volume Precision Mascara in black
Annabelle Volumelip Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherryoke

I was recently sent two Annabelle Volumelip Lip Plumping Glosses to try out!

• The lighter color is Sweet Tweet and the darker color is Cherryoke. 
• The applicator is clear and slanted. 
• The tube is hard, so pushing out the product is difficult. (But they currently are changing the tube..woo!)
• The consistency was not thick but moisturizing.
• 5 vibrant different shades.

Annabelle Volume Lip Plumping Gloss in Cherryoke is the lip swatch shown here.

I love it because it's the color of my glasses :) Also it out of my comfort zone... aka not a clear gloss or neutral nude.

If your a WOC who is lost at finding lip shades try a berry tone like this one. Berry tones can easily enhance your complexion!

 The other gloss Cherry Tweet is to light for me.  I could either mix it with Cherryoke or use it as a highligher on my lips.

Overall I like these glosses but I would stick to the dark shades in the collection like Metro Mango, Cherryoke or Vivid Volume. Click here to check out the shades.

I was sent these products to review by Annabelle/Marcelle cosmetics.