Wednesday 18 November 2015

Julep Light On Your Lips Lipstick Reveiw

Julep Light On Your Lips - Lipstick Review

Very mixed feelings about this item. I have 3 lipsticks from this collection. Shades Can-Can which is a chili pepper red, Twirl which is a creme hot pink, and Wink which is a softer tea rose shade.
This is what Julep has to say about this collection.
• Glides on easily to hug the contours of your lips
• Stays in place with no feathering
• Hydrates with Shea butter, antioxidant-rich botanical extracts, and Julep’s Power Cell Complex™


It does appeal nicely.

I didn't have any problems with the pink shades, but the rich red Can-Can feathered horribly. I was constantly checking and doing clean up. However I did not try it with a liner.

I did not find this hydrating. After each us my lips wear very dry and there was an actual drying sensation while wearing the product that was uncomfortable.

The colour pay off was really nice and the packaging design was pleasing.

This lip stick does not stay put or wear well for a long time. The colour at first is lovely but it transfers easily and the colour fades with wear.

Did you try it? Your thoughts?

Til next time,


Saturday 7 November 2015

Holiday Must Haves

Holiday Must Haves

The holidays are coming!! This is always a great time of year for being a bit more bold and fun. I like to take a bit of time after Thanksgiving and Halloween have past and get ready for the upcoming party season by pulling out my favourite make up and beauty items so they are at a arms reach and I can start planning my looks for all the different parties, and events.

Lashes!!!!

All the Time!! Soft and whispy for more casual events, and mega length and volume for parties and evening events. On the daily I will load up on mascara! put it on til you love it and then add 2 more coats.

Faves Velour Lashes, Ardel, Red Cherry, House of Lashes.

Highlighters!!

Must must must for holidays even nuetraul looks need a good dose of light and shimmer. My favs for the season are The Balm's Mary Luminizer, Mac Soft and Gentle, and Becca's Rose Gold.

Lips!!!

Shimmery pale glosses, warm nudes, and dark as you dark reds and berries! All are musts but the most important lip product of the season is a good balm!! Before bed I use something thick and really nourishing, and something that keeps me soft and locks in moisture during the day against the cold, wind, and horrid dry heat indoors.

Faves, Josie Maron Argan Lip Treatment.

Lastly nothing gets you ready for the holidays like glittering like a dazzling tree! Keep the jewellry sparklying! Weither it's with a comfy sweater and leggings, or a hot cocktail dress tis' the season to be blingy!

Just a quick guide line. Have your fav's in these staple items. Pick what you love and have fun with it!





Til Next Time,

Friday 6 November 2015

The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Lipstick Review

The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Lipstick
For those of you who are subscribef to Ipsy you will have received a sample of one of the shades from The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Liquid Lipstick line.

I love this product, I really enjoy lipquid lipsticks for a Matte lip over a standard lipstick. They are far less drying and The Balm has made a great one. The application is lovely it stays liquid long enough to evenly apply, and dries quickly and there is no stickiness at all. I had no flaking with this product and stood up well against eatting, transfers on cups, and kissing. The range of shades is fair sized and has something for all seasons, styles, and skin tones. The only thing that is missing is anything really wild (ie oranges, blues, purples, etc.)



Here's what The Balm Cosmetics have to say about their product.

Introducing a truly loyal long-lasting liquid lipstick—Meet Matt(e) Hughes. With eight dreamy shades to choose from, you can take your pick from this hopelessly devoted collection. This long-wearing formula has a comfortable matte finish with no commitment issues. These matte vanilla mint liquid lipsticks are stuck on you without feeling clingy!

Have you used this product? Did you love it? What was your favourite shade?

Til Next Time,

Sunday 4 October 2015

Keeping Posted

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Til Next Time,

Saturday 3 October 2015

Luxebox Subscription Box Review

Loosebutton Luxebox subscription box review

The Luxebox is a subscription beauty box that comes quaterly, one box per season. It's $39.99 Canadian and it's not worth the money. Here's why.

I have now recevied 5 of these boxes and have received 4 duplicates!!

The amount of product isn't truely worth the cost of the box.

There are a few certain brands that are included in each box and some of those are companies I have found less then enjoyable.

You can upgrade your box for specialty items. Some of these where the Benefit beauty box which was wonderful but... one of the items was a gift card to get your brows done at Benefit in Toronto, which is completely useless for those of us living anywhere else in the country!

I really don't want to rag on about it. I just didn't feel this box was value and wasn't getting me excited when I open it up. So I have to give this one up, but hopefully I will find a replacement that fits the bill for me.



If you have any suggestions please leave them in the comments,

Til next time,

Wednesday 30 September 2015

Kat Von D Shade & Light Contour Palette Review

Kat Von D Shade & Light Contour Palette Review
I was super excited to get my hands on this last winter when it came out and I used it a ton up until summer. I love it!!

The colours are great, there is something with yellow, pink, and peach undertones.

These powders are so smooth and silky and apply flawlessly with little effort or skill required to blend the shades.

Like I said I used it a ton in the cool months, but dropped off once it got hot and my skin was a darker shade, tho I did use the light shades for setting my under eye area. Now that fall has rolled in I will no doubt be back to using all the great shades in this palette for more sculpting and heavier looks.



Here's what Sephora and Kat Von D have to say about this palette.

What it is:
An exclusive contour palette featuring three shades for contouring and three shades for highlighting, designed to shape and define facial features to create a look of authentic dimensionality.

What it does:
An expert sketch artist, Kat Von D uses shadow and light to create depth and dimension in her captivating portraits, infusing them with lifelike authenticity. Take artistry shading into your own hands with this Shade + Light Contour Palette. Effortlessly sculpt, chisel, shape, and slenderize your features for enhanced definition. Unlike traditional bronzing powders, the Shade + Light Contour Palette is loaded with a unique selection of matte shades that capture the true hues of shadow and light. The three contour shades create realistic shadows to recede facial features, while the three highlight shades impart a soft luminosity to amplify dimension. A true artist's palette specially designed to be used with the Shade + Light Contour Brush, these silky, buildable powders blend effortlessly into the skin for a flawless, fade-proof finish that flatters every skin tone or face shape. This set is exclusively available at Sephora.

This set contains:
- 3 x 0.16 oz Shade powder in Sombre (true taupe), Shadowplay (soft brown), Subconscious (deep brown)
- 3 x 0.08 oz Light powder in Lucid (pinkish nude), Lyric (yellow beige), Levitation (soft peach)
-Step-by step guide




Have you used it? Tell me what you think?

Til next time,
 
 

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette


Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette

Love love love this palette.

Fantastic quality, really smooth with no chalkiness. The blendable nature of the shadows provides easy blending for very smokey looks.

Good veriaty of colours. This palette provides, warm and cool browns, grays, and purples.

Value is spot on. The amount of product and quailty of product is worth the price tag.

This is a palette that can suit anyone from young teens to more mature ladies.

Although you can't create any wild looks, this is a prefect palette for soft natural and heavy smokey looks.



Here is what Tarte Cosmetics has to say about this product.

An all-matte palette with 12 exclusive eye shadows.

What it does:
By popular demand, tarte is introducing an all-matte shadow palette featuring 12 never-before-seen shades to inspire, celebrate, and empower real women. As beautifully diverse as the brand’s loyal fans, this sleek, statement palette features tarte’s signature Amazonian clay-infused, long-wear eye shadows in a mix of liner, lid, and crease shadow shades. The palette also includes a step-by-step guide for creating smoldering, versatile looks that take you from daytime to playtime.

This set contains:
- 12 x 0.053 oz Shadows in Free Spirit (cream), Force Of Nature (nude), Dreamer (warm brown), Multi-Tasker (chocolate), Caregiver (pale pink), Natural Beauty (mauve), Best Friend (mulberry), Bombshell (dark plum), Super Mom (ivory), Wanderer (light brown), Power Player (taupe), Fashionista (black).
- Step-by-step look guide

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is also formulated without mineral oil, sodium, and gluten. It is dermatologist tested.




Till next time,

Monday 24 August 2015

Julep Stardust Finish Nailpolish

Julep Stardust Finish Nailpolish

I love me a Julep nailpolish but this was a awful awful product for me.

I do like some textured finishes but this was far to much for me. It was almost like a stucco feel on the nails. It was rather hard to get applied evenly, and it caused my nails to snag on everything. In addition to that it was very hard to remove. I would not reccomend this finish style to anyone, I am sure their are some who will love this but it was simply not for me.


This is what the Julep site has to say about this product.

What it is: Breakthrough Oxygen

Technology powers this fast-drying, long-lasting nail polish to get

nails healthy and more beautiful at the same time. Our

proprietary 5-free, vegan-friendly formula also includes strengthening Hexanal

and antioxidant green coffee extract. You'll never look at nail polish the same

way again.

What it does

Dries ultra fast & allows 30% more oxygen to permeate

the nail bed than other nail polish Reveals stronger, harder more conditioned nails in

just two weeks (reported by 95% of women in an independent trial) Extends the life of your manicure or pedicure

I don't know about the strengthening factor as I used it once and for less then 24 hours. I will say it did dry very fast compared to other julep polishes but it also was one of the reasons it was difficult to apply.

Til next time

Sunday 16 August 2015

Tarte Maracuja Bronzing Serum Review

Tarte Maracuja Bronzing Serum Review
I have to say guys I have mixed feelings on this product.

The oil itself is really nice, smooth, and sinks into the skin very quickly and nicely. I leaves skin feeling soft and nourished. I didn't however really notice any "bronzing" going on. Now I do use a clarsonic nearly everyday so perhaps that is why. I did however use this for the last 3 months everynight and was still not overwhelmed by any colouring.

I also did not ejoy the scent of this product. To the point that I would have to scent on my pillow just to be able to sleep after applying this product.

The packaging for this is to die for and the price point was really good.



Here is the product description from Tarte Cosmetics

What it is:
An innovative, gradual bronzing elixir powered by the miracle of maracuja.

What it does:
Invigorate your complexion as you impart a gradual, subtle radiance with tarte’s revolutionary Bronzing Serum. This multitasking elixir is powered by maracuja and plant extracts to hydrate, brighten, and even skintone as it helps fight signs of aging for a firmer, brighter, smoother appearance. The infused self-tanning complex delivers instant radiance as it imparts a gradual, natural-looking bronze for a healthy, glowing complexion over time. The fragrant, silky texture is infused with herbal notes—bergamot, gardenia, lily of the valley, and jasmine—for a spa-like pampering with every application.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist tested.

Did you try it? Your thoughts?

Till next time,

Thursday 6 August 2015

Julep Long Weekend Eyeshadow Palette Review

Julep Long Weekend Eyeshadow Palette
This is a great little palette. Perfect for summer and travelling hence the name. It gives a nice selection of summery light shades. Soft colours, shimmer, and a nice crisp matte cream shade. Very versital. Comes with cute packaging and has a 2 ended brush encluded.

The brush is standard kit quality, the shades are fairly long wearing (if you have oily skin make sure to us a eye primer first). Colour pay off is nice. The only down side was I found a lot of loose dusting when you pick up colour with your brush.

This retails $53.00 on the website which is too much in my opinion. If you are a maven member you can pick it up much cheaper. I think when I purchased this as a add on it was $22.99.

If you looking for something simple this is a good buy, perfect for gifting to a bride or friend.


A brand new, limited edition eyeshadow palette to inspire your long weekends.

What it is:
A palette of eleven universally flattering spring eyeshadows with reparative benefits.


What it does:

Layers and blends to create easy, on-trend eye looks
Treats your eyelids to the smoothing, nourishing benefits of Power Cell Complex™, a Julep-exclusive blend of age-defying, skin-boosting, ultra-hydrating ingredients:

Rosehip seed oil delivers essential nutrients to soothe and repair
Malvaceae Lipid Extract™
improves barrier function so skin retains moisture
Green coffee bean oil
invigorates skin & promotes cell turnover

Til next time

Monday 27 July 2015

Tarte Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Matte Waterproof Body Perfector Review

Tarte Cosmetics Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Matte Waterproof Body Perfector Review

This has got to be my favourite body product of the summer.

To start it off, it has a really lovely scent, very similar to the straight maracuja oil but almost with a warmer coco touch to it.

This product comes with a glove for application which works well. The product has at least for me completed everything it claims. It gives the skin a smooth texture, very soft and polished and this is something that does not wash away in the shower. I can nearly skip a moisturizer in the evenings if I have been out with this product on. The colour is really easy to apply and I absolutely love that it is matte. A real true matte with no shimmer or glitter anywhere.

The down side for myself is I have no local retailers so without a cross city trip I need to order this product online. Which is easliy done through Sephora or Tarte cosmetics. The price is a bit much, I am on my second bottle and it's only half way through my summer season. At $46.00 it is a bit pricy but worth it in the long run if you want something that will condition your skin, not transfer or rub off, and leave you with a non glittery bronzed finish.

Here's what Tarte says about there product:


A bronzing, matte, waterproof body perfector naturally formulated to blur the appearance of skin imperfections for a seamless, flawless finish.

Product Performance: It’s time to blur away the look of dull, uneven skin tone with tarte’s revolutionary instant matte waterproof body perfector! This award-winning formula imparts healthy, natural-looking color, with a no-fuss, no-wait instant bronze-on-demand that helps blur the look of uneven skin tone, imperfections and varicose veins. Infused with maracuja & rich antioxidants, this quick-drying bronzing lotion brightens and restores skin’s natural luster, so even after you wash it off with soap and water, your skin still feels soft and looks radiant. The creamy, whipped formula and included application mitt guarantee an easy, clean and streak-free tan that won’t budge or transfer throughout the day.

Powered By: maracuja: rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) and vitamin C known to replenish and rebuild for firmer, brighter, smoother, skin and maximum hydration

vitamin A: antioxidant that retains moisture and helps protect against free radical damage

vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and antioxidant

mineral pigments: soothe and soften skin

Thanks for reading everyone and let me know in the comments below how you liked or hated this product and what other bronzers are your summer must haves.

Erika

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Summer Essentials

Sally Hanson Hair Brush Legs Review

This is what Sally has to say about there product.
Airbrush Legs
Spray on perfect legs in an instant!
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Stays fresh and natural looking all day
Covers freckles, veins and imperfections
Helps stimulate microcirculation for healthier and firmer looking legs and feet
Water and transfer resistant


Now my opinion,

This is a fabulous summer must have. For all you out there like me that get outdoors and love the summer, you know it's hard to tranfser from days out camping and working in the yard, to a hot night out on the town in heels.

This product works amazing to cover scratches, bug bites, brusi
es, veins, and any other imperfections on your legs.

The spray goes on light and even and is simple to get a great application. Doesn't rub of on clothing or furniture.

Easy to clean off with soap and water.

Highly recommend this product. That being said I have also tried the Sally Hanson air brush legs in cream formula and I found it harder to apply evenly but that as always is just my opinion.

Till next time,

 

 

Monday 4 May 2015

Maybelline Colour Sensations Rebel Bloom Lipstick Review

Maybelline Colour Sensations Rebel Bloom Lipstick Review

 

I have mixed feelings on this product. I love the other lines of the Colour Sensations lipsticks but I found with these shades the applied very streaky and I had to really work my lips over with a lip brush and gloss to get the rigtht finish.

That being said the colours themselves are very nice, I purchased Blushing Bud, Peach Poppy, and Lilac Flush.

Here's what Maybelline had to say about this product.

Super-saturated pigments take fresh picked pastels to a new bright
Never dull, washed out or shy
Honey nectar adds a sumptuous feel



Why You'll Love It

Maybelline Color Sensational® Rebel Bloom lipstick. Now pastels rebel in 8 vivacious shades. A kicky boquet of lip colors in pinks, reds and mauves. Honey nectar adds a sumptuous feel



For Best Results

Apply lipcolor starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

Did you try these and what were your thoughts?

Wednesday 18 March 2015

Rimmel Provocalips Review

Rimmel Provocalips

I gave this product a try last weekend and I have to say I was really amazed. I have the shade I'll Call You and it's beautiful.

The application was a little off for me, it seemed to take a while to dry on my lips, but I did really like the second step it left a really soft matte finish.

Not 16 hours but it was a solid 7 before I noticed fading and that was after a couple cups of coffee and a full dinner.

Did not transfer, I gave it some kiss tests and wore it through a few drinks and a meal and there was no colour transfer.

I completely recommed these to everyone, there is a nice array of colours and shades, from pale nude to rich red, and the price point is great. I picked mine up from Walmart for $8.94

Here's what Rimmel has to say about there product:

Up to 16 Hours of lip liberation. Wild without a trace!

• Kiss proof, transfer proof, trouble proof high impact endless colour.
• No tight feeling or dry lips. Lips feel smooth and moisturized all day long.
• Easy removal with Oil based makeup remover

STEP 1: Apply colour and keep lips apart for 60 seconds until the product sets.
STEP 2: Apply topcoat to lock the colour, moisture and add shine.



Let me know what you thought of this product.

Til next time,

Sunday 8 March 2015

Rimmel Wonder'lash with Argan Oil Review

Rimmel Wonder'Lash Mascara with Argan Oil

I purchased this a month or so ago on a whim. I think purely on the mention of Argan Oil and once I got home I thought "wow that was a impulse purchase and I probably will be disappointed". Was I ever wrong!

Pro's this has really lovely packaging. I love a bigger tube for mascara, not huge but I find them more interesting and easier to handle as compared to the traditional tubes.

The formula is really nice, it glides on and is somewhat buildable, it seperates nicely and gives a nice natural volume with a touch of length. No flaking through out the day leaves me with a really nice opinion on this product.

Con's nothing to noteable. If however you are looking for really dramatic lashes this will not do the trick. It gives a really nice natural volumized look, great for summer of casual day looks. Thy also have a waterproof formula that I haven't tried but if it performes as this one, it would be a great beach choice.

I can't recall the price I think it was around $8.00 Canadian from Walmart.

This is the company blurb below. Let me know what you guys thought of this product.



Definition & Clump-Free Volumizing Mascara

- Formula with Argan Oil.
- Full, perfectly smooth, clump-free lashes.
- Ultra-Flex brush hugs lashes defining them from root to tip.

Wonder'Lash mascara with argan oil is your new secret weapon to perfectly full, smooth, zero-clump volume!

Its unique formula with argan oil instantly adheres to lashes and dries quickly so lashes don't stick together.

It feels incredibly lightweight, soft and flexible for wonderful volume! Experience beautiful volume and lash definition in one smooth, easy stroke - not a clump in sight - thanks to this new generation of Ultra-Flexible brush!

Watch as the super-soft, flexible bristles hug and coat each individual lash, perfectly separating them from root to tip.

Lashes are smoothed, defined and left feeling conditioned - this volumizing mascara is one seriously Smooth Operator!

Saturday 24 January 2015

Upcoming Posts to watch for!

Upcoming events!

So it's been a long time coming but it is finally here. My first give away! Come Feb 9th it will be 6  months that I have been in this community. Blogging and vlogging my way around the town. I will be holding my first give away in Feb. Contest will open Feb 1st and run until the 15th. The winner will be posted Feb 16th 2015. So stay tuned to find out what is up for grabs!

Secondly I will be posting my first haul video. I have done far to much shopping lately, so the plan is to stock pile it for a bit and then do a large haul followed by first impression or reviews.

As well heads up for all you Canadian girls out there. If you have been living under a rock and didn't here the annoucement last week. Target is going out of business! So keep a look out for closing sales at your nearest locations!

To keep with updates and important announcements, follow me here on Google+

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