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Current Top 4 Faves

1:01 AM


This Charcoal masque makes your skin feel amazing!!!

Just an ever so light pink/peach colour that leaves your lips nice and soft :)

*SO SUSAN- Universal blush-cruelty free <3
I LOVE THIS BLUSH I cannot get the colour right on camera but its beautiful and would go with any skin tone!

<3 Wow this is nice! My skin is SOOOO soft after. With winter I need all the hydration I can get!


I highly recommend these  faves! If you have tried any lemma know if you share the same love as I do!

What are some of your favourites right now?





Benefit

New To Me, New To You?

1:02 AM

I am excited to test out a couple new products, from my Topbox, a mascara from Walmart AND I was SUPER lucky to try Frownies which I will have a full review coming up in the next month =)



I haven't had the chance to try Benefits Total Moisture Facial Cream before, I know it's probably old to you but my bank account doesn't allow me to test out higher end products very often…I did receive this in my February TopBox =D 


So Susan water based Pure Luminizer. I have been trying to find something similar to this for a while now so I am pretty stoked about trying it out! I really don't get much opportunity to wear anything but mascara since my life is dull and I work in a shop LOL. (Cruelty Free)



Excuse the dead grass, shockingly there is some starting to peak through the piles of snow =) 
Rimmel ScandalEyes retro Glam I saw the add for this and was like yep MUST TRY!!!!! It better be good!

Saved the BEST for last…..


Frownies  anti-aging skincare. I couldn't be more happy,embarrassed sad, but mostly happy to try this out. I am just under 30 but I do have some wrinkles creeping up on me and I am not okay with that!!!! I have watched a few trusted Youtubers that have quite enjoyed this product so I have high hopes =) 
I will have an in depth review to embarrass myself LOL showing my wrinkles ahhhhhhh…….
& they are cruelty free =)

So have you tried any of these products yet? How did or didn't you like them??


Benefit

May 2013 Empties!

1:30 AM


TRESemme Heat Tamer Spray | Benefit Moisturizing Prep Toning Lotion | Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser | Clear Root Boost Shampoo | It's a 10 Miracle Leave In | Seaweed Clarifying Toner | Vaseline Total Radiance Cocoa Body Butter


*TRESemme Heat Tamer- Who hasn't purchased this yet? It lasted a really long time,maybe because of my fine hair? It's your typical heat protectant. Why everyone on YouTube gives it such hype is beyond me? I just don't find it to be so shockingly great..maybe it's just me?

Would I repurchase? Yes because it's fairly cheap but it's not my favourite by any means.

*Clear Volumizing Root Boost Shampoo. Okay I was fairly shocked at how much I liked this drugstore shampoo. I like to buy salon shampoo but this was great, it smells nice and didn't dry out my hair. It did not volumize but does any shampoo really volumize?

Would I repurchase? Yep!

*Benefit Moisturizing Prep Toning Lotion- This was from a monthly subscription box and it took me FOREVER to use it up. It was really different from any toner I have ever used.It was thick and moisturizing. It wasn't amazing to me despite all the good reviews I read but I was glad to try it out.

Would I repurchase? Negative.


*It's a 10 Miricle Leave in Product. <3 this product. How handy is it to have everything you need for your hair all in one bottle? It did help condition and volumize my hair, I would use this everyday if it wasn't for the price. I can't justify regularly spending almost $30 for a teeny tiny ass bottle of product that doesn't last that long. 

Would I repurchase? If I was rich I would always repurchase!!! 

*Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser. AMAZING! This stuff is my all time favorite cleanser! I received this in another monthly subscription box and am so impressed. My skin felt soft clean and refreshed! It removed my eye makeup as well so it was really awesome.

Would I repurchase? I guess I need to see the price...but again if I was rich HELL YES I would purchase.


*Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner- This stuff smells amazing to me, I really liked this toner! I am one of those people that doesn't notice much when I am using toner but if I had to pick any that I have tried I really liked this one. I felt it did help control oily skin slightly, nothing shocking but I did notice when I wouldn't use this my skin was more oily throughout the day.

Would I repurchase? Yes

*Vaseline Total Moisture Cocoa Radiance Body Butter- This is my absolute favorite body butter I have ever tried actually. The smell is incredible! I could eat it. I have since purchased the regular cocoa radiance lotion and pretty much love it. This is fairly moisturizing, but the smell wins me over the most.

Would I repurchase? Oh yeah!

Have you tried any of these? What's your recent empties?




Benefit

February Favorites

7:05 AM

My February has been super lame so far, kind of a shitty month for life...but it will only get better. So my February Favorites are super tiny since I haven't really been playing around with anything.



 *BENEFIT Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Farenheit Fab.
I received this from my January Luxe Box , I didn't do a post about it because I was so mad they shipped it to another address and it took me a while to even receive this box and by the time I got it I just didn't feel like posting it =/ BUT this stuff is amazing! Gorgeous golden shimmery color, that really goes with almost everything. I have been wanting a golden color for a while and this was perfect!

*ELF Blush in Mellow Mauve
I freakin love this color, I think it is really pretty and is a little different then the pinky colors I regularly would use. And for Elf's super cheap prices how can you not love it?

*DIANE LAI Soothe Moisturizing cream. 
HOLY CRAP my hands are super dry lately and this is my favorite moisturizer to help fix that problem. I love that this product is all natural and has a really light scent, as well it does not leave the gross greasy silicon feeling on your hands that some can leave behind.

*LANCOME Hypnose Drama
Love this mascara, adds volume and length. I like the curved S shape brush and the formula isn't too dry or wet.

*CARGO Pencil in Black
Could use this liner everyday I think, I recently have gotten a few liners I am loving so this was one I have been using the most. I had always used cheap drug store ones until a few months ago and wow I can see the difference in the few I have tried. More color and goes on so smoothly!

My favorite song of February was:

 

And that's the end of my February thankfully! 

What were your most used products?


Bath And Body Works

January Favorites!

1:00 AM

I missed December's favorites just because I wasn't really crazy in love with anything but this month I kinda am....


*MAYBELLINE'S BABY LIPS-Peppermint. This works great for me and I love the smell!!
*TOKIDOKI- The packaging is my FAVORITE! Very cute. This is a nice gloss with nice color, I love to use it after my baby lips!

*GIOVANNI Hair styling mousse- The is my HG mousse! LOVE IT! Cruelty free, enriched with organic bonticals. This is the ONLY mousse I have ever used and we all know I have used a million different kinds that ACTUALLY help give my blahh hair volume! LOVE this stuff and will continue to repurchase.

*SKULL CANDY ear buds- I go through these ridiculously fast since I listen to them pretty much all day at work, these were only $9 so if they wear out oh well!

BE ENCHANTED- Bath & Body Works Body Mist. Smells really fricken good!!

*BENEFITS BAD GAL Brown. Ahh this stuff is really nice! The wand is really unique with the shape, it works soooo well on my bottom lashes!
*NYC Eye/Eye Brow Liner in Black. This is probably my favorite drug store liner now, it goes on smooth and it is very black.
*MAYBELLINE Mineral Powder Concealer- LOVE this stuff! I can apply this to my whole entire face and wow what a transformation ;) just kidding...but it works really well to spot conceal things you need to! Matches my skin tone very well.

I have been trying to watch my spending so my blog has been a little boring for makeup products but I needed to cut back a bit on all the crap I buy!  But i'm in a shopping mood today so we will see what happens!

What has been your favorite for January?


Bath And Body Works

WOW =D

1:00 AM

I don't know about you guys but to me a good friend is hard to find and I only have a few that I think of as actually good friends. I am not a big Xmas fan.. It's great and all but the whole hype of blowing a bunch of money on people JUST because it's Christmas isn't wonderful to me, I rather buy them things because I want too not because its December 25th, know what I mean?
But I did have a few VERY VERY sweet friends play Santa for me this year =D I was shocked and surprised to receive very unexpected gifts but they are all very very kind people so really it isn't out of their character to do nice things for others. Very nice of you guys!! and you really shouldn't have!!!
I wanted to share what I received =D

I Seriously cannot believe you got me all of this ALEX!! You crazy girl! lol. Too nice of you!!!
I was shocked when I opened my mail box and saw a random package and it was from Alex =)
She sent me way too much!

*TOKIDOKI Prisma Gloss in Monkey Pirate. OMG cute fricken packaging!! The color is absolutely gorgeous!!
*URBAN DECAY 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencils in Rock Star  & Oil Slick.
I LOVE these! They go on so smoothly and the colors are really perfect...I had seen these online and always wanted to try them out so I am very grateful I have them =D =D
*BENEFIT Bad Gal Brown. LOVE trying mascara's and this wand is really different then most I have used,it's really nice!
I am going to post a little review with all of this and some swatches too.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH ALEX!! Very Very sweet of you!!

Just in case you are newer to blogland, Alex is a beauty blogger with a wicked blog, check out her blog =)


THANK YOU CERINA!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D You are so sweet I wish you still blogged!
I met Cerina through blogging and loved her blog! but she isn't blogging at the moment =/ boo!
I was super shocked to open my mail, I was thinking who is this for?? ME?What lol.
First off let me say perfect for someone who doesn't know me in person, Skulls,gum,lip gloss =D lol love it all so much!

*BATH & BODY WORKS Shower Gel- Vanilla Bean.I cannot believe I have never had this body wash before! I LOVE this scent, it's just the right amount of vanilla! =D
*RUDOLPH Marshmellow Winter lip Balm- how cute! And smells yummy!
*EXTRA Dessert Delights Gum. We don't have this around where I live at least and I LOVE this kinda gum, the flavor is exactly what it says it is, super good!!!
*Skull Case, I think I can use it for makeup if I ever go somewhere..one day maybe lol.
And some candies that of course I en-hailed immediately! 

Thank you so much Cerina !!!=D =D =D

I might sound like a broke record but honestly I am thankful to have met these two bloggers! They are so real and kind!!

Okay the last one is from my bestie Shari...Couldn't have lucked out meeting her, she is the best friend everyone wishes they had! Always thinking of others and a blast to hang out with!

 BLINK 182 BUNNY!!!!! Shari found this online at Bompa.com

 And he's AWESOME!!!!!!!!

 She also ordered us each a set of the stickers and pin, they were like $2 =D

I was SOOO STOKED when she showed up at my work with these =D 
THANK YOU SO MUCH SHARI!!!!!! =D
Ridiculous Blink fans we are!

Did you receive an unexpected gift this year?








Benefit

November Luxe Box!!

11:45 AM

My November Loose Button LUXE BOX!

 If you haven't had the chance to see the redesigned Luxe Box, they actually changed it October to this sleek new packaging which I really LOVE! They have added so much personal touch to the boxes now with the made for you sticker it just feels more like it is made specifically for you!

When I first opened the box I thought WHOA there is a lot in there this month =D
I personally was very excited to see these items in my November's box!

DERMALOGICA Skin Prep Scrub. Full Size price $32
A Skin polishing scrub with natural corn meal that leaves your skin looking smooth,granting your wish of a healthy complexion. Contains no artificial color & Works on all skin types.

First Impression: LOVE Dermalogica so I was very happy to be able to try this!

LISE WATIER Neiges Eau Du Parfum Spray. Full Size Price $67 & $87
It's Fresh,breezy & deliciously alluring. This award-winning fragrance perfectly captures the exquisite magic & purity of winter with a unique bouquet of white hyacinth,lily of the valley,Christmas rose,night-blooming jasmine,magnolia & orange blossom.

First Impression: I have been very addicted to perfume lately and find myself wanting to use many different kinds but this sounds better than it smells, maybe it will grown on me? I might end up seeing if a friend might use it.

 E.L.F Essential Brightening Eye Color. Full Size Price $1
Luxuriously smooth,corn silk formula provides eyes with a neutral base and an awaken brightness.The formula blends into skin for a long lasting,beautiful effect. Each quad is comprised of 4 coordinating shades that allow for both natural and dramatic looks. A mirror in compact included in this full size product.

First Impression: E.L.F in my Luxe Box? lol I don't know why but I just didn't think E.L.F was a deluxe kind of sample? The colors are very nice though and I don't have a ton of E.L.F in my collection.

 BENEFIT COSMETICS B. Right! Moisture Prep Toning Lotion. Full Price Item $29
The special step for extra radiant skin that smooths & revitalizes,allowing skin to fully optimize beneftits of your moisturizer. Contains vitamin E acetate,natural oat & meadow-sweet,botanical extracts known to purify & smooth while reducing fine lines. This specialized formula contains a blend of aloe leaf &  yeast extract known to clarify & Soothe the skin.

TEAOPIA (Bonus) Cactus Fig Tea Kit. Full Size Price $7
Naturally flavored blend of organic Sencha Green Tea,fig pieces,aloe vera,sandalwood and orange flowers. The combination provides an earthy yet sweet taste and aroma that is perfect any time of the day. Green tea has a plethora of health benefits that's sure to leave you glowing.

First Impression: I love tea so I was happy to have this in my box =D I haven't drank it yet but I think I will try it out today.

I  am not exactly sure how many boxes or if all of the boxes this month received this little bottle of Olay regenerist or what but there is a little card saying that I have been chosen for this opportunity to test this out and provide feedback to Olay on what I thought.
I am trying to find the perfect skin care products so I was very happy to receive this!

OLAY REGENERIST WRINKLE REVOLUTION COMPLEX.
See results in an instant.Watch as advanced micro-fillers and light-diffusing particles smooth the look of fine lines right before your eyes. This wrinkle treatment's formula also hydrates to reduce the appearance of deep lines in just 14 days. For best results use twice a day everyday.

First Impression: Sounds really amazing... I don't actually have wrinkles but I am all about finding something that I can use a head of time, so we will see with this brings!

I have heard a few Twitter& Youtubers who weren't really happy with this month's box, I am. I like skin care products and perfume, and shadow and mascara and lip gloss lol so I guess I am usually pretty happy. I know it can't be perfect every month but it's really quite fun when you do get this little gift every month!
I am going to give both my sisters Loose Button for their Christmas gift's...no shopping needed and the gift that lasts a few months, sounds great to me!

Live in Canada and want to sign up? Click HERE.

Have you had the chance to try any of these?
Were you happy with your monthly subscription box?


Benefit

Whats in My make up Travel Bag?

6:00 AM

These are always really interesting to read and I have always wanted to do one since I started blogging but I forgot to when I went to Vegas. My Trip was super mini but here is what I brought in my makeup bag:


I was in a hurry packing, last week was too busy for my likings so this is what I threw together. (I forgot my blush/bronzer brush hah)

*My Urban Decay Naked Palette of course
*Benefit's High Beam
*Urban Decay Primer Potion
*ELF Lip Gloss in Trend Setter (My new fav)
*L'oreal Million Lashes
*Cover Girl Classic Clean Pressed Powder
*Hard Candy's Fox In a Box
*Prestige Eye Liner in brown (My HG Eye Liner)
*Sigma's E25 Travel Blending Brush

I ended up not really using anything but my Mascara and my powder as usual but I thought just in case I need something and don't have it.

What is an item that you will never travel without?

Benefit

mInI MaScArA REviEw-GrAil oR fAiL

7:15 PM

I am a Mascara Junkie,i will try every drug store mascara for the most part. These were the latest ones I had kicking around, some of them are meant for the garbage and some of them I will repurchase for sure.


The first one was a surprise for me, i had never tried any Hard
Candy products until Walmart introduced these products.
(yes i buy a lot of products from Walmart, i'm a little bit cheap!) 
This mascara for $7ish dollars is not bad, it doesn't give you tons of volume or length but it's not bad for a cheaper mascara-might be good if you are looking for more nature kind of lashes.




Maybelline's FaLsies, it seems that most YouTube Guru's are loving this one, the brush is pretty different then most brushes as it is kind of like half a brush. I do find this lengthens and separates lashes. I don't have thick eye lashes so it does thicken them a little bit. I do find it a little flaky .This isn't my favorite mascara but i do find it in my top 5 for sure.


Revlon's grow luscious claims to help strengthen lashes and make them grow? This did nothing but make my lashes feel crunchy and stiff. The brush is so fat that I found it hard to even use correctly, this bottle is fairly full and will stay that way until it meets the garbage. Total Fail.



I have already kind of spoke about this one earlier on my blog,L'oreal's Voluminous Million Lashses, I Love it. IT lengthens and separate's your lashes. I don't find it over dramatic but it is good as a base coat,I used this first usually and then layer with L'oreal's Voluminous. This is Definitely a HG product.



ALL TIME favorite Mascara ever L'oreal's Voluminous, i have been buying this for years and I will most likely buy for years to come. This lengthens and thickens. This gives me the closest to thick long lashes as I will ever get!My HG for sure. The only con with this is it does flake near the end of the day.




Rimmel's Extra Super Lash is nothing that the name claims to be, I am not trying to dis it but it was basically a waste of money as this product did nothing of the sort. No Volume, No Length.FAIL.



My final mascara is Bad Gal Lash by Benefit, this is a popular product as well i have heard great things about it, so i decided i would try it. It was quite expensive and I didn't find anything to great about it. I found the brush was to fat and didn't go through my lashes very well. It also made them feel kind of crunchy, so for me i would not repurchase =/



Have you ever tried any of these?

Bath And Body Works

ReCenT BuYs

3:50 PM

I have been doing  a little shopping in the last few weeks and found some wicked sales so i went a little over board at a couple places..opps!

Here is some things i bought at Bath and Body Works, I seriously could buy everything in the store!!

I got all this stuff for around $60, which might sound like a ton but it was actually a good price.. there was a lip gloss also that i for got to put in the picture.
I got:-Deep Aqua cooling mist
         -3 Hand sanitizers
         -a massive 3 wick Pineapple Orchid Candle that is so delicious
         -a mini candle Pineapple Mango scent
         -3 hand soaps of their new fragrances they just came out with in Canada
         -Sweet Pea Body scrub
         - and last but not least a Vanilla Mint Lip Gloss




And of course afterward the kids like to play in the bags!
 
Next i went to the Body shop and picked up the travel size of the Seaweed facial wash,toner, day and night creme. I have watched reviews on this product and Saaammage mentions it in a couple of her videos. Here is a Link to that video: Saaammage. It definitely makes your skin feel clean!


The next purchase i got was at Sephora In Las Vegas! I have been on the hunt for the Urban Decay Naked palette for umm about 8 MONTHS and no city i have gone to has it!! i have tried to get it online for months and right after my last order online i got an email saying it was in stock, figures so i wasn't going to pay double shipping. I think i am giving up on it... I decided I will try the Too Faces Naked Eye.I have heard quite a few good reviews on this pallet and i will give it a try.


I have only had the chance to use it once but it has very nice neutral colors in it that will go with everyday or dress it up for night looks.


I am really liking Benefit products lately, i had gotten the sample of this product from Sephora and loved it so i had to buy the full size of it. It was only $10 so what the heck!

And LASTLY MY LOVE!!!! I had to get a few Monsters as they were on sale for: 4 for $7.99-Yes that is expensive but i usually pay $3 per Monster and i LOVE them!!! I usually have up to 6 a week =/ yes that is bad for me but it is the one thing i cannot live without. =)
 







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