Back to School must haves

I always remember the high of going back to school. Nervous for the new year but happy to see all my friends. I always had two weeks of brand new clothing ready and got my hair done right before classes. There are so many products out there to keep you looking your best for back to school. 

Here are my top must haves for back to school! 

• Lush Grease Lightning ($13.95 CAN)

A few days before school and a pimple shows up right in the middle of your forehead!
What do you do?
Dab Grease Lightning on your problem spot to speed up the process.
A gentle infusion of thyme, tea tree and rosemary cleans up problematic dirt and soothing aloe vera gel calms and hydrates irritated skin. See? Blemishes aren’t so scary after all.

• IMAN BB creme ($27.50 CAN)

Want to get a gorgeous glow in the Fall?

Try the IMAN BB creme. I found that this product works best for me when I'm having a low impact day. So it perfect to wear to classes or to the library... etc.

Hydrates with Kokum, Almond, Aloe and Vitamins A, E & C

• Blueberry Acai Smooth Sphere Lip Balm  ($3.99 CAN)

Dry lips before school?

Get an EOS sphere lip balm. Throw it in your backpack or makeup bag.

It delivers the love, delight and moisturization you always get from eos, but also the goodness and  delicious flavor of blueberries and acai berries.

• Kiss Nail Dress ($12.99 CAN)

Not good with nail art? Try Kiss Nail Dress nail stickers! 

They come in various unique patterns which are suitable for short & medium nails.
2 Looks in 1 Strip—French or Full Manicure. 22 strips that fit all nails and last up to a week. Goes on in minutes, off in seconds without remover.

• Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Treatment Mask ($19.99 CAD for a box of 6 masks)

You got rid of the pimple but it left a mark?
Hydrates and treats the skin to deliver results both immediately and over time. With half a bottle of moisturizing serum enriched in each mask, the Dark Spot Treatment Mask instantly hydrates and illuminates the skin for a more radiant complexion after just one application.

Sneak Peek: CoverFX has a new CC cream!

I always get so excited whenever I find a new foundation that caters to dark/deep Women of Colour. It took us a while to get a good BB cream in our colour and I was having a huge issue finding a CC cream. Every brand was way to light or I would have to mix it with my original foundation. 

Finally, I found one that sounds quite promising!  

Cover FX’s NEW CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment ($45.00 CDN)! It’s all you need for all day colour and complexion correction. This Do-it-all CC Cream treats, corrects and protects your skin with buildable coverage and is available in 8 inclusive shades. As with all Cover FX products, it is also clinically tested, Vegan and Free of the Inflammatory 5: Paraben-free, Fragrance-free, Gluten-free, Mineral Oil-free and Talc-free.

Availability: Cover FX products are available at www.coverfx.ca and at leading North American retailers including Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora.

Once I come back in September from vacation, 

I will have a full review!

Lise Watier: TARTANTASTIQUE Get the Look

Fall is coming! Or is it already here?

Fall makeup is definitely one of my favourites.

Gold and plums make a beautiful combination.

If you love fall makeup you should check out the Lise Watier TARTANTASTIQUE collection. 

Both rebellious and sophisticated, our TARTANTASTIQUE Collection matches perfectly with this fall’s key looks! Plaids, checks and tartans are Britain’s runways inspirations. A modern twist on a classic look.

Products used:
TARTAN ($21.00 CDN)Lipstick

PRUNE ($20.00 CDN)
Dramatique Intense Extra Smooth Liner

QUATUOR EYESHADOW QUARTET ($32.00 CDN)
A brand new quad for autumn.
The "Les Mauves" Collection offers a selection of violet shades : deep mauve, a cool brown, pale beige, and metallic lilac. Four shades in perfect harmony, a feminine and classic composition.

HAUTE COULEUR High Coverage Lip Lacquer ($22.00 CDN)
An extreme shine and a sheer colour. A formula offering absolute comfort and moisture. Plus a non-sticky texture and extraordinary lip adherence.

Full look:

Are you a fan of Fall makeup?

Beauty News: Redken Diamond Oil

Redken does it again with another great hair care line called Diamond Oil. 

If the gorgeous packaging doesn't get you, check out the benefits it has for your hair!

Diamond Oil utilizes an exclusive formula of silicone free hair oils that include camelina oil, coriander oil, apricot oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil and other to strengthen hair from the inside-out. Results are unprecedented strength and shine. Through Redken’s exclusive Interlock Protein Network and multi-faceted Shine Strong Complex, Diamond Oil delivers a nourishing blend of coriander, camelina and apricot oils that target all layers of the hair to strengthen, replenish and protect with each use. Hair is fortified and sparkles with intense shine.

Diamond Oil Shampoo
This shampoo is for damaged and dull hair. Rich foam cleanser strengthens hair to prevent breakage and hair fall while boosting smoothness & shine.

Diamond Oil Conditioner
It contains essential oils which results in soft/ shiny hair. It also moisturizes, protect & detangle hair while reducing hair breakage.

Diamond Oil Deep Facets
This is a Hair Mask which is essential to hair care. Shine boosting deep conditioner nourishes, strengthens & replenishes hair to prevent damage & breakage.

Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine
An intense leave-in hair care. Strengthens & reinforces for smoother, shinier hair while protecting from breakage.

Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine Intense
If you have damaged/ coarse hair this leave-in hair care is for you. Strengthens, smoothes & protects hair from breakage.

COVERGIRL Mascaras

This summer Covergirl wants you to unleash your inner Beauty Rebel.

I automatically gravitated towards the new mascaras! Mascara will always be one of my weakness.
I can have five bottles open at one time. A different lash look for every occasion.

Both of these are very unique but get the job done.

Left:
Flamed Out Mascara ($9.99 CDN)
Make a bold statement with winged lashes that curve up and out. The unique wire brush coats your lashes for an instant volume boost.
If you're going for all over volume, I'd definitely recommend this mascara. You can also build more volume by letting it fully dry in-between coats. In my opinion, if you have time to play with your lashes this wire brush is awesome for getting the look that you want to achieve.

Right:
Clump Crusher Mascara by Lashblast (10.99 CDN)
A breakthrough in no-clump mascara. Get 200% more volume and zero clumps. Features an innovative double-sided brush with lash-loading and clump-combing zones to crush clumps.
This mascara is definitely for definition. I got more of a natural lash look when using it. This is the perfect mascara to use when you're in a rush because you do not have to worry about separating your eyelashes. Plus I love the curved rubber wand.

Wearing Clump Crusher Mascara by Lashblast 

Do you prefer wire or rubber wands?