Oct Favs!

Oct Fav's

Changing things up a bit this month, I wanted to only include beauty items, with clothing and such it's just not working for me. So this a few of the items I purchased this month and have really enjoyed.

Bath and Body works fall haul - I picked up 1 Shea & Vitamin E body lotion in the scent Pear & Cashmere woods. This has a really sweet but earthy scent I love this for quick moisturizing during the day. Really uplifting. Also in the Shea & Vitamin E line I got a shower gel in the scent Pumpkin Latte & Marshmallow. Oh my god this smells so good!!!

As well grabbed three of the Triple Moisture Body Creams. Brown Sugar and Fig, Plum Moscato & Almond, and Honeycrisp Apple & Buttered Rum.

I got 6 of the mason jar candles, if your interested in hearing about the scents check on Bath & Body works website. Leaves, Sweater Weather, Autumn Sky, Hot Butter Rum, Caramel Pumpkin Swirl, and Pumpkin Latte.

Three of the Gentle Foaming Hand Soaps. Vampire Blood, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, and Pumpkin Cupcake.

Gerard Cosmetic Lipsticks - I am loving these lipsticks, great pigmentation and long lasting. See my blog entry for more info or my You tube channel review! Links at the bottom.



Julep nail polishes - I am really involved with these nail colours. They have quickly swept through my nail polish collection and taken over. The colour selections are gorgeous and the price is great with the deals on being a maven member. I will be posting a full in depth video review on my you tube channel, probably within a day or two at the most.

NYX Matte Setting Spray - This setting spray works so well and in combination with the Revlon foundation it has really just been the finishing touch to combating my oily skin. It's nice to spray, and dry's really quickly.

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation - Hands down my favourite foundation. I love the feel of this on my skin it lays beautifully and the texture is amazing. It actually looks better the longer I wear it. Not to mention the packaging is great. It will be hard for me to find another drugstore brand to compare to this.

Velour Lashes - These Mink lashes and are useable for at least 25 times (unless you treat them badly). I got the "You Complete Me" lashes. First time getting these lashes. I cannot believe how light and fluffy these are. So comfortable to were and the look is just amazing.

So that's it for October. I did buy a lot of items but most were skincare, or boring refills of staple items.

 

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Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review

I recently took advantage of the "AMAZING" discount at Gerard Cosmetics right now and I got all five of their lipsticks.

The price is $19.99 American.

Packaging: Gorgeous slick gold containers and the name stickers on the bottom are gold as well. Not sure why that would matter but for me it was a point scored. So these are very cute and look nice in your make up case, but the containers are a thinner plastic and they have that, wierd plastic container sound? Am I odd? I may be the only person on the planet who noticed this, but.. it is what it is.

The Colours!

Nude: This is a beauitful nude! A brown base makes this really nice on anyone, dark or light complextion.

1995: Gorgeous! It is the name. Put it on and was right back to junior high day dreaming in the cosmetic line about these types of shades, and still not being "old enough" for dark shades. Anyway.... This is a rich, red/brown shade. Really nice choice if you are afraid of stepping out in a red or berry shade. Or if the idea of wearing a brown lipstick reminds you of looking like you just slaughtered a bag or hersey's kisses.

Fire Engine: The name says it all. Bright stronger cool toned red shade. Good pigmentation.

Tequila Sunrise: Gorgeous warm toned Coral shade. Heavier on the orange/peachy base then pink. Really nice especially if you have a more olive skin tone, or a rich tan. I love coral lips and am relaly looking forward to breaking this one out for a lot of use come Spring.

All Dolled Up: Bright true Hot Pink. This colour is INTENSE! Completely cool toned and very fluid colour. No streakiness.

These lipsticks have a rich formula and apply nicely. I haven't worn all the shades yet, but yesterday I wore 1995 for about 6 hours out to dinner and it lasted all night. A bit of fading and there was transfer when smooching or touching my lips but I was pleased to not have to check my teeth constently or see that lipstick ring on the glasses or utensils. The colour looked great all night. The only issue I had was this morning my lips were very very dry and chapped. Which is unusally as I use a good lip moisturer in the evenings. Needless to say I will have to wear this brand a few more times to pin point if the formulation was the cause or perhaps the weather, dry indoor heat etc was to blame.

If you are interested in these lipsticks or any of the Gerard Cosmetics products check out there website
http://www.gerardcosmetics.com/

Coupon code for lipsticks get all 5 shades for $45.00 reg price is $95.00 for the 5 pack or $19.99 each!

Code: GCDeal45

 

Fresh Fall Face

Fresh Fall Face

I love using burgandy/plumb shades in mid fall to transition out of the bronzy tones and heading into the more shimmery glammy lookes heading into party season. Pairing these shades with green lower lash line keeps it looking fresh and on trend for this season.

Products used:

Garnier Skin Renew Anit-Dark Circle Roller Shade Medium

Benefit Porefessional primer

Gosh conceler stick

Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Shade Peach Smoothie

Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Shade Burlesque

Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Shade Mango Tango

Makeup Geek eyeshadow - Shade Bitten

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner - Shade Blackest Black

L-Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Red Cherry Lashes # 1

Duo Brush-on Eye Lash Adhesive with Vitamins

Revlon Colourstay Whipped Creme Makeup - Shade 240 Natural Beige

Annabelle Eyebrow Pencil - Shade 050 Black

Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Shade Mocha

Mac Eyeshadow - Shade Shroom

Mac Pro Long Wear Concealer - Shade NC20

L'Oreal True Match super-blendable powder - Shade n4 buff beige

Urban Decay Eyeshadow - Shade Mildew

Mac Eye Kohl - Shade Costa Riche

Gosh Wonder Volume Mascara - Shade Black

Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder - Shade Medium Deep

So Susan Blush - Universal Blush

Hard Candy Tikki Bronzer

L'Oreal Colour Riche lipliner - Shade Au Naturel

L'Oreal collection Privee lipstick - Shade 370 Jennifer's nude

Lime Crime Lipstick - Shade Coquette

NYX Matte Finish Long Lasting Setting Spray

If anyone is interested in seeing a tutorial for this look I can post it on my Youtube Channel