Annabelle

Annabelle CC Colour Control Instant Perfecting Base Review

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Ingenious multi-tasking perfecting base that primes skin perfectly and evens out skin tone. CONTROLS skin colour by neutralizing redness,dull and uneven complexion. CORRECTS instantly by reducing appearance of pores,fine lines and leaves a flawless anti-shine finish. PRIMES skin for makeup and improves foundation wear. Oil-Free.Paraben-Free. Perfume-Free. Non Comedogenic. Hypo-allergenic and dermatologist tested.

Seriously? That sounds pretty much 100% of what I am looking for and was very happy to be given the chance to review this product. 

BB & CC creams are all over the market now and I have tried quite a few BB creams but this is my first CC cream that I have used. I was confused at what the difference was between them but an easy way to think of it is: BB cream is like tinted moisturizers it will give you some coverage,colour and some might even have skin care benefits in them. While a CC cream will help the appearance skin issues like redness,uneven skin tone, so they kind of correct the issue-hence the name!


THANK YOU Annabelle for giving us the pump packaging!! Absolutely love that. The packaging is simple and practical. This gets a major thumbs up in my books!


This CC Cream is in Natural Finish, for all skin tones which makes it really nice instead of playing the guessing game. I am very fair and when you pump this out you think okay wait there is a bit more colour then I expect if it is for all skin tones, but it blends very nicely.

My skin type is combination and very fair, freckles and probably too much unevenness. 
 I never ever ever use a primer on my face. (other then eye shadow primer-that's a must!) I never have liked the thick feeling of silicon type products on my skin. I know they might be really useful but I just don't like heavy things on my face. If you are anything like me and usually only use powder or BB cream sometimes then I think you would really enjoy Annabelle's CC cream. This is really light weight so it isn't masking your skin it is just helping cover some flaws. It did even out my skin tone and make it feel more alive.
I mostly just use this on it's own or with a powder over top to help keep the shine away.




You can see how sheer this is but you can always layer it if you need more coverage.



It blends so well without that heavy caky feeling of a primer you would normally get. I couldn't get a shot of my face with the lack of sun the past 2 weeks and the actual up close and person with my skin scares me lol.
I haven't worn any foundation in months I would say, and even then I probably have used foundation 10 times in my life so I am not the one to be able to tell you if this makes your foundation last way longer. BUT I did try this with BB cream and set with powder and my face stayed covered for most of the day (8 hours give or take)

Pros:
*Lightweight
*Blendable
*Evens out skin tone
*Hides most redness
*Feels like nothing is on your skin
*Has a pump!!!
*Great for anyone to use
*Can be used on it's own or with foundation

Cons:
*If you have oily skin you need to set this with powder


I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone who doesn't have flawless skin. I think it's a great option compared to most of the primer/bases that are out there. Annabelle is cruelty free and we all love that!!

Think you will give this a try?

Annabelle is a Canadian company that does not test on animals! That is one of the nicest things most people love to hear.A little nice, a little naughty and lots of style! They have been a part of Groupe Marcelle since 1999. To learn more about new products, info on the company as well all the social media and blog click HERE!


Cruelty Free

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product Review

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I had been looking for It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in product for over a year and had no luck finding it in Canada. I am not a fan of purchasing something expensive online and pay extra for the shipping and having no clue if it will work for me or not, so I never had purchased this and I happened to go into a salon in one of my cities malls and I saw this sitting on the shelf! I was SO excited since I have heard so many good reviews on this product I knew I had to try it.


This is 120ml spray bottle for $21.29 (random price with the .29!) 
There really isn't too much to this bottle which I find disappointing for the price.
They also were selling the newer version with the Keratin but that was $27 I believe and I wasn't willing to fork out $30 on a mystery product!
If you have never heard of It's a 10, this is basically a product that has a bunch of different things in one.

1*Repairs Dry,damaged hair
2*Adds Shine
3*Detangles
4*Control Frizz
5*Seals & Protects Hair Color
6*Prevents Split Ends
7*Stops Hair Breakage
8*Creates Silkyness
9*Enhances Natural Body
10*Flat Iron Spray & Thermal Protector

Wow it does a lot of stuff!
If you think about it, if you have 3 or more of these problems with your hair this will replace the cost of multiple products as well as save space in your cupboards! 


The bottle is a typical spray pump bottle, I actually wish it was more like the TRESemme Heat Tamer spray since there is more of a handle on it then just the regular pump.

This kind of pump would be nice!
I also didn't like the packaging for It's a 10 it was ridiculously hard to take pictures with the shiny bottle lol.

So how does it work?
AMAZING! I was honestly impressed! I have a problem with buying new products as you can tell from this blog, and honestly people always tell me to use different heat sprays or oils or whatever and this one wins out of everything I have tried! This will for sure replace my TRESemme spray as well as I will not repurchase my Chi 44 Iron guard. I really like that product but I do like this better. I will continue to use the Chi Silk Infusion along with this product.

I found this detangled my hair very nicely! I did notice my hair was very silky and soft after using this. I think it adds a little bit of shine. I haven't been using it long enough to notice if it prevents breakage. As well I have stupid straight hair that isn't frizzy so I don't know if it helps with that =/
I do not spray this on my roots, just on the middle & ends of my hair after washing it. I could see if you sprayed a ton it would weigh hair down and make it greasy but I haven't had that problem so far. This did not weigh my fine hair down either.
I would 100% recommend this product as well I will repurchase it again once I have ran out.
As well this is a cruelty free product =D =D

Cruelty Free

Prestige Lash Matrix Mascara Review

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PRESTIGE LASH MATRIX MASCARA
Length,lift and volume


 New spiral technology creates amazing results. Flexible polymer spirals wrap each lash creating breathtaking length,lift and volume.
Special brush sets lashes in place for all day wear without flaking
or clumping. Quick dry and waterproof formula.For removal, polymer spirals release easily with warm water and gentle downward pressure.

 I purchased this last week at Rexall Drug Store for $8.00
The price is reasonable, most decent mascaras are around $7-$10 around here at least.
I think this is my first time ever trying out Prestige mascara,they as well do not test on animals so this is a really good company to purchase products from. 
I love the packaging of this mascara! 
This seems to have everything I am looking for in a mascara, lift,length and volume.


I really like the brush, I am a fan of the bigger not hard plastic bristles like the last one I tested out-Nature Luxe that pokes your eyes every time you use it.
The formula for this mascara is so dry it's crazy! I am currently using my Maybelline Falsies where the formula is so wet that when I tried this I was surprised!
With it being so dry it is much faster to apply a few coats then it is with the Falsies.


I of course purchased the this in Black waterproof.
This is seriously so easy to remove, it says it washes away with water but I still used a bit of eye makeup remover, I don't know how well this would hold up in a really humid location =/

 Sorry the pictures look bad but you can see there is a decent amount of length added with this mascara. My lashes without mascara are non existent... If I took a picture of them bare you wouldn't even see them! ;)

Pros:

*Fast drying
*No clumping
*Added Length
*Some volume
*Decent pricing
*Didn't flake off during the day
*Easy to remove

Cons:
*Not as much volume as I hoped for

Would I repurchase? Possibly but I would like to try out a few other Prestige mascara's before I decide if I will stick with this one or another.
Would I recommend? Yes

Have you had a chance to try this mascara out?

100 pure

100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cosmetics Review

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This brand truly amazed me when I first read about their products! 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Cosmetics. I had a very lucky opportunity to try a couple products from this company and I was absolutely thrilled!


100% Pure are the first and only cosmetics colored from antioxidant rich fruit and vegetable pigments. While other color cosmetics are colored with either synthetic dyes or minerals, only 100% Pure Cosmetics are colored with fruit and vegetable pigments (patents pending)! All the antioxidants and vitamins are in the pigments, so you will be applying all the healthy nutrients of the fruits directly on your skin.

How amazing does that sound? Everyone wants to find the healthiest and safest products that they can use without worrying about being testing on animals or harsh dyes in their makeup,and here it is!
Their products are 100% Vegetarian,packaged with biodegradable materials and are cruelty free! It's nice to know there is such a large selection of products that are all cruelty free!

Here is what I was lucky to try out:


First thing I noticed is how nice the packaging for their products are!

*Fruit Pigmented Eyeshadow in FIG
*Fruit Pigmented Pot Rouge Blush in BABY PINK
*Fruit Pigmented Lip Gloss In PINK PEACH
*Sample of Nourishing Body Cream in GREEN APPLE,CABERNET GRAPE & HONEY ALMOND
There was a nice little note on a very cute post card as well =D Thank you very much!!
The shipping also was very quick! I believe it was around 10 days.

 

PINK PEACH LIP GLOSS
100% Vegetarian, 100% Natural, Gluten free
100% Natural lip glosses made with Vitamin E from organic rice bran and beautiful colors from fruit pigments. Vitamin E is a powerful anti-aging antioxidant that drenches your lips with moisture and deeply softens.




When I first opened the tube I was very happy to smell this!! It smells amazing! Having a lip gloss that smells very good always makes the product better.
The color is absolutely gorgeous. I am not a fan of too much color on the lips for myself so this is something I would definitely purchase. The color is a like pinky peach that works with my fair skin.
The formula is not sticky in the slightest bit.It kind of reminds me of a lip stick formula with gloss added. It is really nice. I would definitely recommend this product  as well as purchase.

FRUIT PIGMENTED BABY PINK POT ROUGE BLUSH
100% Natural, 100% Vegetarian, Gluten free
This satin silky rouge for your cheeks to give you that healthy flush for color. It can be worn on bare skin or on top of foundation, extremely bendable. Colored with 100% Pure's patent-pending fruit pigmented technology.100% Natural formula is free of chemical preservatives, artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals and are colored with the pigments from antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.



This color is gorgeous!! I love pink blushes,this was my first time using a cream blush and I really liked this one. It was creamy and easy to apply. The color is nicely pigmented as well so this jar will last a long time!I think this such a nice color that would work with anyone.


FRUIT PIGMENTED FIG EYE SHADOW
100% Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten free
A glamorous eye shadow, fruit pigmented cosmetics to make you sparkle and shine! This Fig Eye Shadow is colored with the antioxidant and vitamin rich fruit pigments instead of minerals or synthetic dyes.
 Holy pigmented! This gorgeous color has a lot in it :) I really love this color, I have been using it on my crease and outer corner since it is a bit dark for an all over color on my fair skin.
I find the lasting power with primer is an all day wear for sure. I find the formula just slightly different then some of the other shadows I use but I can't put my finger on it.
This is easy to apply, I didn't have a problem with fall out. I would for sure recommend this and repurchase this product.





 These lotions smell amazing!! I have almost used them all up already! That means I will have to make and order pretty soon! 

*Green Apple Nourishing Body Cream
*Honey Almond Nourishing Body Cream  
*Cabernet Grape Nourishing Body Cream

All Natural, 100% Vegetarian, Gluten free

Highly nourishing, luxurious cream concentrated with potent anti-aging antioxidants, vitamins, skin softening fruit oils and moisturizing cocoa and avocado butters. Delicious smelling body cream will immediately hydrate, soften and feed your skin nutrients for a healthy, glowing complexion. Truly, 100% Pure - never any artificial fragrances, synthetic chemicals, toxic preservatives, or any other unsafe ingredients. Made only with the highest quality, organic nutrients for your skin.

These lotions are very nice! I want to try out their body butters next!

You can check out there selections at http://www.100percentpure.ca

Have you tried anything from this company? 
If you could pick one item from their site what would it be?






Cruelty Free

Montagnes Jeunesse Review

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I was very kindly sent a couple of Montagnes Jeunesse products a couple weeks ago from a very sweet PR Lady at Farleyco.ca to review and I finally got the chance to use them and get an idea of how they are!

Montagne Jeunesse Cool Eyes Anti-wrinkle

 
Montagne Jeunesse Anti Wrinkle Cool Eyes. These are great - try these clever little patches to help reduce fine lines, sagging skin and crows' feet. Your skin appears tighter, firmer and younger. Chill in the fridge.

All Montagne Jeunesse products are Vegetarian Society approved, Not Tested on Animals and Cruelty Free (BUAV Approved)

 So I don't have wrinkles just yet (knock on wood) but I am getting passed my early twenties =( and I like to be proactive with skin care and anti aging products. I think I am paranoid or something since a lady I used to work with told me my eyes looked old lol, so I felt maybe I needed to use something?
I am thrilled these are BUAV approved, cruetly free =D


First put them in the fridge for about an hour to make sure they are nice and cold
Then you remove one set of the cool eyes from pouch
Apply one patch under each eye and press down firmly to ensure it sticks
Leave on for 30-50 minutes for best results
Reseal pouch and put back in fridge ready for next use.


They reminded me of the black football players have under their eyes when they play lol.


 You can see there are 2 pairs in the packaging.
Also I didn't realize at first that there is a plastic backing on you do remove after you apply to face. I was thinking at first ohh no they don't stick at all,but they do once the backing is gone.




sorry for the messy lashes! It was 29 outside today and my mascara was melting!

Once these were on under my eyes the cool felt really nice on my face. It does feel like it is tightening the skin around the eyes. It felt weird wearing them for 50 minutes but I toughed it out! I actually think I did apply them backwards, after I looked at the package again but I don't think it really matters what end is on what part of eye.

After I did remove my cool eyes the skin did feel slightly tighter around the eye area. I know I can't really say it took away my wrinkles because I don't have any but maybe if I do use this in the future I will find it does help. I do think this was a nice little treatment to use and I will for sure use this again.  I would recommend this to anyone who does like to use face masks or any kind of eye treatments. These sell for around $3.99 which is good because you do get 2 uses out of one package.This is a good affordable and cruelty free option!

Next is my Montagne Jeunesse  Lip Healing Balm with Aloe and Spearmint
I am a total lip gloss/balm junkie. I can never go without, I always have a bunch in my purse,car,house just everywhere! So I was very happy to try this out.

With 100% natural Beeswax our ‘Healing Balm' moisturizing lip balm is completely free from nasty petroleum jelly. With almost 100% natural ingredients - and the tiny proportion that aren’t natural yet... we’re working on them!
  Moisturizing100% Natural beeswax, crushed spearmint and moisturizing Aloe Vera!
No Petroleum Jelly! 
 

 First off I love the smell of this! It smells like spearmint and is 99.1% natural...That has to be good for your lips!
I don't have dry lips (probably because I am always applying lip balm or gloss)But I have been using this daily and loving it! 
It does have a fairly thin formula, I do like them a little thicker. I feel it stays on better thicker but that doesn't bother me that much. My lips feel smooth and soft after using this!
I can't speak for someone with dry lips but I do think this is great for anyone who needs a decent lip balm and likes natural products!
I would recommend this and I think I will pick up another one once I use this one up. They are around $4.99 and available Here. I haven't seen them in stores just yet but maybe in the future they will be in stores?
 
I tried to take a picture of the bottom of the packing on the back but my camera wouldn't pick up a clear shot but I liked what they wrote:
We're vegetarian and animals are our friends-that's why we don't bash bunnies or add bits of animals.
It sounds so terrible to me thinking people add bits of animals?!And the other terrible things they do. SICK and MEAN. I am so happy this company is affordable and cruelty free!

What is your favorite Montagne Jeunesse product?

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