NEW Mary Kay Eyeliner Swatches

I love when brands revamp old favourites.
Mary Kay® has reworked their eyeliners and I'm a fan! 

The new Mary Kay® Eyeliners ($16.00 CAN) are more long lasting and pigmented.

The Specs:

• Retractable pencil tip + built-in shaper.
• Soft tip with extra glide.
• Long lasting colour.

Swatches

Do you have a favourite colour?

Valentine's Day Red Lips

I love this lip color because I asked Drew Barrymore what colour would she choose for me and she chose Rosebud! Coincidentally, it was in my gift bag.

It's the perfect red for every skin tone.

Plus it would be an amazing bridal or Valentine's day colour!

FLOWER Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color 

- Creamy application

- Pigmented

- High shine

Products used for my look:
FLOWER Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color ($7.98 CAN)
Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara by Lashblast ($10.99 CAN)
Lise Watier Smokey Kohl Velours - Indigo ($20.99 CAN)

Flower Beauty + Drew Barrymore

I went to an exclusive Flower Beauty event a while back and I had the opportunity to try out a lot of their products and meet Drew Barrymore. She is amazing- literally everything I thought she would be and more. I'm so impressed with the line. The pigmentation, the colour range, and the overall products that they have makes it unique.

Fell in-love this amazing red lipstick- Rosebud (shown above). Which I'll post about it soon. Plus I was also introduced to a new favourite: Flower Color Play Creme Eyeshadows $7.98 CAN. It that comes in six shades. The packaging is extremely cute and the consistency is soft like a soufflé.

You can apply it with your fingers or with a thin brush like a concealer brush. After eight hours of work- it did not crease. I used one of my make up removers to take off the eyeshadow and I had no issue. Each creme eyeshadow has vitamin E for antioxidant protection.
I would recommend getting every colour.

Walmart Back to School challenge: Makeup #1

It's always good to have a quick and easy back to school look.
I remember getting to college was 90 mins to 2 hours bus and train ride.
For three years, I had to wake up really early -just to make sure I'd get there on time.

I had only five minutes to get my routine down.

My three go-to products were: Eyeliner, mascara and lip colour.

Well all know the best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is at Walmart!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge. Check out my skin care post using products I bought from Walmart. 

I picked three brands that will make your life easy this up-coming semester!

1. Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara
   The Ultimate black mascara
   $8.96
2. Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner
   0.1mm skinny tip liner
   $8.96
3. NYC Expert Last Lipstick
   Long-lasting
   2 for $3.00

Total with tax= $23.64

Check these products up close:

Swatches
*not including the mascara*
Lipsticks: Creamy Caramel & Traffic Jam

Eyes:

The walmart beauty section is one of my favourites because they have so many rollbacks on their prices. Also they have everyday specials like bonus beauty packs and crazy everyday deals like the 2 for $3.00 NYC lipsticks.

Walmart Back to School challenge: Skincare

When I was going to school skin care was #1 on my list. 

Yes...it came before my school supplies and outfits.

I was blessed to go through elementary school - college with perfect skin. 

I think it came down to having the right essentials.

The best place to get all your skincare/beauty needs is Walmart!
I love Walmart because it's a one stop shop. Literally everything is under one roof!

I was given the opportunity to visit my local Walmart and shop in-store to complete a 

Back to School challenge.  

It was fun going through the aisles and looking at all the makeup/skin care stations.

I picked three products that will make your skin ready to battle the up-coming semester!

1. Simple® Foaming Cleanser
   Essential for sensitive skin
   Roll back $6.77
   Was $7.97
2. Olay Fresh Effects Va-Va-Vivid Powered Contour Cleansing System
   Gentle on skin
   $14.96
3. Simple® Protecting Light Moisturizer spf 15
   Perfect for sensitive skin
   $10.97

Total with tax= $36.95

Wet your skin and apply Simple's foaming cleanser into wet skin with your finger tips.

To get out all of the dirt and impurities use Olay Fresh Effects's Va-Va-Vivid powered contour cleansing brush. Use it on your face in a gentle circular motion.

Lastly, use Simple's Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15 to protect your skin from 

UVA and UVB rays. 

Have you tried these products before?

NewYorkColor: Times Square Challenge

I was asked to be apart of NYC Canada Beauty Pro program. I felt like it was the perfect thing to participate in so I can share looks that work for WOC and try new products from the line.

The first theme was Times Square. It's one of my all-time favourite places to visit in NYC. 

The bright lights- sounds- food .. I could go on and on!

In July's package there was:

• One (1) Big Bold Volume by the Lash Mascara
• Three (3) Show Time Velvet Eyeliners
• Three (3) IndividualEyes Eyeshadow Powders

What I used & The Look:

NYC New York Color's Individual Eyes palettes ($4.99 US) are an all-in-one product!

It comes with a primer, illuminator, applicator and complementing eye colour shadows.

NYC New York Color's Showtime Velvet Eyeliner ($1.99 US) are different than your typical coloured eyeliners because they have little shimmers in them. 

They come in three colours.

NYC New York Color's Big Bold Mascara ($4.99 US)  has a rubber brush that makes hard to catch lashes quite easy.

Would you wear this look?

Purminerals- JUPITER ASCENDING Collection Swatches

 I missed playing with palettes- mixing and matching colours to get the perfect look. I received this Purminerals palette inspired by the movie JUPITER ASCENDING ($35.00 CAN). Which stars Mila Kunis and my favourite eye candy Channing Tatum.

Let me start off by saying- this is a limited-edition makeup collection which is sold exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart. The colours in the palette are based of Jupiter Jones’ signature look.

Inside the encasing there is a light-up lip gloss in Galaxy. Which is a appropriate pink for all skin tones.

Plus a liquid precision eyeliner in Outer Space. Also nice black liquid eyeliner perfect for making a clean cat eye.

This palette comes with a mini eye shadow applicator brush. 

Colours from left to right:

• Majesty eye shadow (pale taupe)
• Destiny eye shadow (cream)
• Night Sky eye shadow (slate)
• Jupiter eye shadow (rose)
• Caine eye shadow (mocha)
• Cosmos eye shadow (iridescent white)

Are you feeling this collection?

Get Ready: Moroccanoil Body Products

Do you have a favourite night out scent?

For me it depends on the occasion/mood.

Some favourites that I have been gravitating towards lately is the body products from Moroccanoil.

  I should add this would be a good bridal scent as well.

 I also think these products are unisex and can enjoyed by both men & women. 

Check out some items on my radar right now: 

Moroccanoil Hand Cream $28.00 CAN

This smells divine! 

It's a blend of the Mediterranean: Flowers, Orange Blossom, Lemon & Musk.

Treat hands to an instantly pampering experience. Moroccanoil® Hand Cream is a luxurious, concentrated cream made with the natural gifts of argan and avocado oils along with cocoa, shea and mango butters to repair dry hands. Its weightless formula absorbs quickly to protect hands and leave them soft and supple. Delicately fragranced with an orange blossom scent. Paraben-free.

Moroccanoil® Cleansing Bar $10.00 CAN

This bar lathers up beautifully. 

I love to combine it with the Moroccanoil Body Shower Gel.

Gentle and effective cleansing for skin that needs pampering. Moroccanoil® Cleansing Bar is a mild body bar that combines antioxidant-rich argan oil and shea butter to moisturize as it cleanses. Delicately fragranced with the signature Moroccanoil scent. Paraben-free.

Moroccanoil Body Shower Gel $26.00 US

Moroccanoil Body Shower Gel doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. 

It lather well and smells amazing!

Nourishing, nurturing and instantly revitalizing, this highly concentrated yet gentle formula hydrates as it cleanses, infusing skin with the antioxidant benefits of argan oil. An aromatic shower experience highlighted by the refreshing signature Moroccanoil scent; it restores skin's optimal moisture balance, while improving elasticity, texture, and tone.

Shop the rest of the goodies in the Moroccanoil Body line:

WORLD MASTERCARD FASHION WEEK: David Dixon

Another fashion week has come and gone! 

This year decided to keep it short and only a attend backstage beauty/hair for one show. 

Of course, it had to be David Dixon!

He showed his bridal collection that was designed specifically for Kleinfeld-Hudson’s Bay.
That was a huge treat for me!
I love seeing the dresses flow down the runway.

Makeup:

David Dixon definitely knows how to do "pretty". 

“She’s fresh, feminine and romantic.”- Grace Lee, Lead Makeup Artist for Maybelline Canada

Check out the breakdown for Maybelline beauty:

Face:

Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream 

Cheeks:

Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Moisturizing Balm in Quenched

Face Studio Master Glaze in Just Pinched Pink.
Eyes:
Color Tattoo Inked in Pink
Color Tattoo Bold Gold 
Brown Kohl 

Lips:

SuperStay 14HR Lipstick in Eternal Rose.

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Hair:

Very bridal appropriate!

Jorge Joao, Redken Canada Lead Stylist created a aggressive side part with low chignon.

He also took out small pieces to create moment on the runaway.

Products used:
Pillow proof blow dry express primer with heat protection
Heat Styling Satin Wear 02 Thermal Blow Dry Hair Lotion

Valentine's Day Red Lips -Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hr lipstick

Every year, I try to do a v-day lip series. 

For 2014, I will feature mostly red lipsticks because I see hear/see a lot of WOC 

saying that they can't wear red. WHICH IS A HUGE LIE! 

Looking for something that wont rub off all night??

Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hr 

lipstick is one of my top picks!

Check out the Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hr lipstick colours:

I'm wearing Wine and Forever. 

Constancy:
Creamy (Almost a satin finish)
Price:
Range $10.00 CDN to $13.00 CDN
Availability:
Drugstore or online
Staying power:
It does not budge! My favourite type of lipstick!

Would you wear this colour? 
Why or why not?

Must Have: L'oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

There comes a time when a mascara comes on the market and

 you are completely obsessed with. This is it!

L'oreal Voluminous® Butterfly Mascara is worth obsessing about!

At least once a week, I get asked where do I buy my lashes. 

People look at me crazy when I tell them it's just mascara.

The mascara does everything it claims:

Lenghtens.

Stretches.

Volumizes.

If you have patience and have no problem building coats, this mascara is definitely for you.
Just look at the wand!

Check out L'oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Mascara on sale:

Its revolutionary Butterfly Brush™ with asymmetrical lash line shape extends and lifts outer corner lashes to give you a winged-out effect, instantly volumizing lashes at the roots and stretching lashes outward. The unique Cocoon Fibers™ instantly wrap lashes in a soft, delicate veil to create silky, spectacular lashes that flutter.

Sorry for the odd shot.

I just wanted to show how long my lashes look.

Totally looks like I have a thick set of falsies on.

NEW Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale- Beauty Department

Have you had the time to take a visit to Hudson's Bay in Yorkdale?

They have done a revamp and it's now a beauty lovers paradise! 

I'm serious! It's absolutely gorgeous.

Back in October, I had the opportunity to get a very intimate and exclusive tour of the new space with some fellow Toronto Beauty Bloggers.  First thing, I noticed is how luxurious, inviting and interactive the counters are. Most of the counters you can go in there get assistance and swatch products. Can you believe the total square footage of the cosmetics floor at Hudson’s Bay Yorkdale is 23,300?! 

Here are a few images & highlights from the department.

Thierry Mugler 

MAC Cosmetics

Bobbi Brown

Illamaqua

Anna Sui

Shiseido

Gucci

I think Hudson's Bay did a great job on the revamp!

I would suggest you visit them at Yorkdale, when you start your holiday shopping.

You're in for a treat!