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Versus: Dry Shampoo

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Hello hello! I’m coming at you today with a post that I’ve wanted to do since I conceived my “Versus” series: a compilation of the dry shampoos I’ve been using and what I’ve thought of them. Dry shampoo is like a saviour. I have bangs so I usually need to spritz a bit in every day. Not all dry shampoos are created equally though. There are so many formulas out there and so many different price points.  I can’t say I’m the end-all for dry shampoo, but I can at least tell you my opinion on the ones I’ve tried.

So the TL;DR (too long, didn’t read) version of this post is that all of these dry shampoos are good dry shampoos. I like each one of them, but each has characteristics that made it stand out.

1. COLAB Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo

Price: $10 CAD for 200mL, $5 CAD for 50mL

Where to buy: Jean Coutu, London Drugs, and select IDA, Guardian, Pharma Plus, and Rexall

Claims: COLAB™ is a signature range of ready-to-wear dry shampoos that help keep hair feeling clean for longer;  feature a revolutionary weightless, invisible formula; and leave a fabulous veil of fashion fragrance. They’re perfect for all hair types that need an instant boost.

All of the COLAB dry shampoo featured in this post were sent for review consideration. The first thing I noticed about the Sheer Invisible line was that it had a wetter formula than the other dry shampoos featured in this post. Another thing I noticed right away was the scents. I really really liked both of these scents. It made me think of a body spray type of scent versus that chemically dry shampoo smell. Effectiveness I would say it was middle of the road. As mentioned, my bangs get really oily and I noticed that I had to use quite a bit of this formula to get the oily ‘feel’ out of my hair. That being said, the formula is ‘invisible’ for my dark hair so using more wasn’t a huge hinderance.

2. COLAB Volume Extreme Dry Shampoo

Price: $10 CAD for 200mL, $5 CAD for 50ML

Where to buy: Jean Coutu, London Drugs, and select IDA, Guardian, Pharma Plus, and Rexall

Claims: Give lifeless hair amazing body and a refreshing boost between washes with COLAB’s Extreme Volume dry shampoo.  COLAB™ Extreme Volume absorbs oil & refreshes roots whilst adding instant back-combed volume, texture & lift. It also leaves a gorgeous veil of fashion fragrance.

This was a really interesting dry shampoo for review. I would actually consider this more of a styling treatment than a true dry shampoo. I felt like it did control the oil, but just because it was adding product to the hair. I think this is good for 2nd day hair, but after using this I would definitely say that you’d have to wash your hair the next day. The one thing that stood out to me about this product was that it really added SO much volume to my hair. My hair is pretty flat so it was so interesting seeing my hair so voluminous! I’ve never used a product that has been able to do this! This is not an invisible formula but I didn’t really have any trouble diffusing it. It wasn’t much whiter than any other formula I’ve used.

3. KLORANE Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo

Price: $17 for 150mL (from well.ca)

Where to buy: Jean Coutu, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, London Drugs, well.ca

Claims: KLORANE Gentle dry shampoo with oat extract is ideal for people with little time, and therefore unable to wash their hair. It owes its cleansing properties to an original combination of highly absorbent agents that act as truly effective sponges to soak up dirt or sebum on the scalp. Hair volume and bounce is restored in just a few minutes. It is hypoallergenic.

I got this little sample size from an old ipsy bag. I quite like this dry shampoo. I find it works pretty well and has a pleasant clean scent. It does leave a bit of a white dusting, but I’m always able to diffuse it. I don’t have much to say about the KLORANE offering other than it’s a good dry shampoo and I would re-purchase. It’s definitely a bit more expensive than other dry shampoo offerings though.

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original

Price: $9 for 200 mL

Where to buy: Wal-mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, well.ca

Claims: Get to grips with Batiste Original. Adored by innovators and originators, it’s the classic dry shampoo that instantly makes your hair feel clean, fresh and full of body and texture.

If you’ve heard of dry shampoo, you’ve probably heard of Batiste. The hype is definitely there for a reason; it works. I found this was the best dry shampoo to control oil. When you spray it, you instantly feel the oil soaking up (what a feeling, haha). Something else to note was that this dry shampoo had the most white residue. I’ve actually had a couple of embarrassing encounters with friends who wonder why I have a bit of a granny style going on with my white hair. Eep. I can only speak for the original, but I really dislike the smell of this. It seems very chemically to me.

Verdict

So finally the verdict! This was a hard post because I did like each of these dry shampoos for different reasons. Here is my quick opinion on each.

Batiste: I’d use it when my hair is quite filthy as I found it worked the best.

KLORANE: I could use this any time, but it doesn’t smell as good as COLAB and it doesn’t work as well as Batiste.

COLAB Invisible: I’d only use this when my hair isn’t super oily, but I would choose this over Batiste because of the nice scents.

COLAB Volume: I’d use this not really as a dry shampoo but more as a volumizing treatment.

So I hope this helped anyone thinking about any of these dry shampoos! Thanks so much for reading and hope you have a great day!

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Guest Post: Worth the Splurge with Classy on the Run

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Hello!  My name is Alanna and I blog over at classyontherun.blogspot.com.  I’m really excited to be guest posting here on Melanie’s blog as a part of the CBB August Guest Post rotation.  This month’s theme is “Worth the Splurge”.


As I was spending my time thinking about what to include in this post I decided to spend a week going about my usual make-up routine and pay attention to what I splurged to purchase, and what I use every day.  At the end of my week of actually paying attention I realized that there are two products I use nearly daily, and that at the time of purchase I really felt I was making a splurge: Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Bronzer ($68) and Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Blush ($41 each).  Now, the blush I use comes in a palette which is no longer available (previous holiday release), but I hear that Hourglass will have an epic, similar holiday release this year.

 

Each powder is both a blush or bronzer and a highlighter.  They create a beautiful lit from within glow, and everything about using the product feels like luxury.  From the rose gold casing to the generous mirror to the finely milled powder, everything about this product design was intended to feel like luxury.  I have other blushes and bronzers that are similar in colour, but there is something about the formulations that just make me feel special.  And that’s what a splurge is all about anyways, right? At the end of the day I find these products create a romantic, diffused glow that simply radiates.
Despite being super pale, I personally find that Ambient Lighting Bronzer in “Luminous Bronze Light” is simply too light to be a bronzer.  It is a beautiful sunny highlighter, but not really much of a bronzer.  They advertise “Radiant Bronze Light” as being best suited for medium and dark complexions, but I find as a pale girl that this is a lovely bronzer for me.  The shades really do run light, so for ladies with a darker complexion I would expect this to me more of a highlight than a true bronzer.  I like to use a fluffy tulip shapes brush (I use the Julep Bronzer Brush) and to apply the powder anywhere the sun would naturally kiss my skin (Cheek bones, forehead, nose bridge).  On me, it is a bit too orange to use on the lower half of my face.  Given how luminous this formula is, it really should not be used to contour.  I feel my best using this bronzer when I am off to spend a day in the sun and just want to add a little more.
As for the Ambient Lighting Blushes, my all time favourite is “Mood Exposure”.  This luminous plummy rose is the perfect pick me up, and for me goes with literally everything.  Each of the blushes in this palette is super wearable, and can easily build from a sheer wash of colour to something bolder.  I like that these blushes hit the right balance between colour pay off and dewy glow.   Seriously, I have never applied this blush and not felt instantly pretty.  I like to apply this blush with a small but fluffy brush so that I can achieve the optimal balance between applying blush and creating a romantic glow.

At the end of the day, when I think of what makes a product worth the splurge it is the balance between a functional product, a product that makes you feel your very best, and a product that is beautifully packaged.  Every time I look at, let alone use any of my Hourglass products I feel a touch of luxury.  When I apply them I feel instantly pretty.  And really, they are worth the splurge because I use them nearly every single day.  Better to pay for a single expensive product that you will use frequently, that to buy a bunch of junk that you hardly touch!
What are your favourite every day luxury products?  What makes them worth the splurge?

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Haul: First VIB Rouge Party

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Hello hello! Hope you are having a completely wonderful day! I was thinking recently how much I’ve been posting! It’s been crazy! I’m not doing anything really right now so I’ve had lots of time to execute blog posts. 🙂 In a couple of weeks I’ll be starting my full time job which means I’ll probably have less time to read/write blog posts. (Side note, ALMOST cleared my bloglovin’ roll! I can’t believe it!) I’m just going to enjoy the last bit of time that I have to write and then take it as it comes. I’ve never really been into scheduling posts, which probably isn’t the best. Lets see how it goes in the next couple of weeks. 😀

And now what I’m sure you’re here for! A haul. *u*

So I was the +1 for one of my very good friends Leah for the VIB Rouge Points Event Party. She actually just started a beauty blog after my pestering! I’m sure she would really appreciate if you showed her some love, so I’m just gonna leave her blog link here. 😉

Leah had just made VIB Rouge so she had never been to an event either. I didn’t know what to think and didn’t want to have a lot of high expectations (just in case). After having experienced the event, I can say that it was very well done and I think we both enjoyed ourselves a lot! They had a lot of refreshments and chocolates which was soooo awesome.

Took a sneaky pic of the food table *u*

I should have brought a bigger bag so I could have grabbed more of those Godiva chocolates. YUM. Another really cute dessert that they had was a VIB Rouge cake pop!

So now that it’s established that I consumed my weight in free goodies, lets get on to what I ended up getting!

1. BITE 250 Point Perk

So I had not heard about this anywhere and was so happy to see it! It’s a 250 Sephora point perk reward for BITE, one of my fav makeup companies. It contains a lip gloss and lipstick both in the colour Bellini. I wore these both today and I am so impressed. It’s regular amazing BITE quality. The pigmentation is UNREAL. Love love love. It also came with a mini mirror that I’m not sure will get much use. Oh well, it’s still stinking adorable.

2. Formula X Delete To-Go Nail Polish Remover Pads

Leah and I were both looking to buy the Josie Maran nail wipes but they didn’t have them. Instead I ended up buying these just to try. I didn’t have a super great experience with the Sephora branded nail wipes (which can be read about here) but I do think highly of the Formula X brand. They were expensive at $18 CAD, but I know I will use them up. Lets see how well these will work on my latest glitter nails!

3. Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes

Whilst looking for the nail wipes, I stumbled upon these wipes from Josie Maran from the same line. I’ve been living without face wipes for much too long (about a week…haha) so I decided to grab these. I tried these last night and actually really like them! It says on the package that the purchase of this product helps support polar bears. That’s a plus too!

4. NARS Eye Shadow Primer

Soooo everyone and their mother loves this. I’m almost done my Urban Decay primer potion and I thought this would be a great option! Can’t wait to try this out and see if the hype is real!

5. BITE Matte Creme Lipstick in Mulled Maple

So this was the only thing I knew 100% I would get. I’ve seen this on so many people’s blogs and knew that this is the colour I would go with. They didn’t have any more on the display but THANK GOODNESS there were 2 more in the back. Leah ended picking this up too cause fate right?

6. Urban Decay De-Slick

It’s crazy, whenever I check for the full size of this, they are ALWAYS sold out. It’s probably cause it’s amazing! You can read about my comparison of this and All Nighter here. I think this small size will suffice though since summer is almost over ;____; unfortunately.

Now I’ll show you some of the free stuff that I got at the event. The major thing that I knew/hoped we would be getting is a cosmetic bag filled with free samples.

The bag doesn’t impress me all that much. The design is cute but the material is a fabric similar to a reusable grocery bag. I’d be scared to put liquids in this for travel cause they would definitely soak right through. I’m pretty happy with the size and variety of samples though! I can see myself trying just about everything.

We also got a door prize freebie thing right when we entered

Both are a great size and I can see myself trying both!

So all in all I had a great time. During the event they also had ‘masterclass’ tutorials where the employees demonstrated different trending makeup techniques. We stayed for a few of them and the employees seemed super grateful haha.

Thanks so much for reading and an extra special thanks to Leah for bringing me as her +1 for this event!! 😀 Hope you have a wonderful day!

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Review: THEFACESHOP Sheet Masks

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Hello! I was recently sent 3 sheet masks from THEFACESHOP to review. I have very little experience with sheet masks so I was really excited to try these out! I have used Balea mud masks and also a mini sample of Glam Glow, but never a sheet mask. I also do not know much about THEFACESHOP as a brand, so this was another reason why I was excited to try them out!

Just a few thoughts about the brand before getting into the reviews. I started to see THEFACESHOP popping up in malls for awhile now, but I have not really had a chance to explore. I know that they are trying to bring Asian beauty trends to the North American market which is interesting! I never really got on the Asian beauty bandwagon so it’s exciting to see. A work colleague gifted me the CUTEST hand cream from THEFACESHOP which I love. Their face masks I think are what they are really known for though. Without further ado, here are my thoughts on these 3 face masks.

1. Real Nature Mask Mung Bean

Price: $2 CAD

Description on THEFACESHOP website:
The Mungo Bean Real Nature Face Mask leaves skin clear and radiant. In just a couple of minutes, it helps eliminate impurities that clog your pores, to leave your skin dazzling.

The first thing I noticed when applying this mask was the pleasant smell. It was not overwhelming at all, and gave a nice spa-like experience while wearing it. Application was pretty easy, but I was a bit worried because I got some of the serum in my eyes. It mentions on the package to avoid contact with your eyes, but I couldn’t really avoid it. I’m happy to report that I experienced no eye discomfort which was great (but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it!). This mask felt SO amazing on. It was a cooling experience which I loved. After a long 8+ hour day of volunteering, this was exactly what my face needed. One thing I’d like to note though is that after I removed the mask I felt the serum did not completely sink in. I would say if you are using this mask, I would suggest putting it on and removing right before bed so the serum can be used similar to a night cream.

2. Hydro Gel Mask Sheet Vita C

Price: $3 CAD

Description on THEFACESHOP website:
This vitamin C gel mask revives skin’s natural radiance and tonus. Enriched with blood orange extract, it gives you a feeling of freshness and hydration in a couple of minutes.

What I found most interesting about this mask was that it was divided into two sections. The first half was for your nose up and then the second section was for your nose down. I found this made it very easy to apply the face mask as I wasn’t balancing and lining up the entire thing. What I also noticed was that the mask’s 2 portions were protected in another plastic covering. I think this was great because it kept more of the serum in the mask. This mask was a bit different from the other 2 in that it wasn’t a fabric sheet, but had more a plastic feel to it. After removal my skin felt clean, fresh and bright. What I liked about this compared to the Mung Bean one was that the serum soaked up into my skin very quickly!

3. Real Nature Mask Lemon

Price: $2 CAD

Description from THEFACESHOP website:
This mask illuminates your skin and gives you a flawless complexion! Enriched with lemon extract with brightening properties, it will even out your complexion in an instant!

I used this after going for a run for the first time in forever. It’s been pretty hot and humid lately, so I was tired after my run. Using this was very pleasant. This mask was similar to the Mung Bean one other than the scent. It was a fresh lemon scent, but nothing too over bearing. Like the Mung Bean one, I noticed that it left a bit of a residue on my face. So again, I would say it might be best to use this one at night and then wash your face in the morning.

Final Verdict

I would definitely repurchase these sheet masks in the future. I don’t believe you should really go into these thinking that you’ll get long terms skin results. I think these are great for a pick me up or a mini spa night. I feel like mud masks can provide better results, but they can be messy and a bit of a hassle to remove (I always miss one spot when removing and have to re-wash…). When looking up THEFACESHOP’s sheet masks, I saw on instagram that they have animal face printed masks. So you can look like a tiger while wearing your face mask. 😮 Amazing. I hope they have them in Canada because I’m determined to find some!

Thanks for reading, hope you are having a great day!

If you want to read more reviews of THEFACESHOP, check out what the other CBB ladies think!


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Haul: Beauty Blogger Meetup

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Recently, I got the chance to finally attend a Canadian Beauty Bloggers (CBB) meetup/de-stash! I’ve been apart of the group for over a year, I think I joined very close to when I started blogging. I’ve never been to a meetup before, so It was very cool to meet folks that I see online or read their blogs!

After my Great Makeup Purge, I picked out some things that weren’t too old that I’ve either never used or used very gently. Going to the dinner I didn’t really know what to expect but everyone was SO nice. I felt so awkward, I don’t think I managed to introduce myself to everyone, so I hope I didn’t come off as rude!

After dinner there was a de-stash where everyone laid out the makeup and beauty products they brought for people to pick. Some MAC brushes were presented and those went really fast! I’m so happy with the things that I picked up!

  • amie Petal Perfect 2 in 1 Cleanser and Toner
  • Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer in Sin
  • Essence Nude Glam 08 Peach and Cream Nail Polish

  • Essence Silky Touch Blush in 80 Autumn Peach
  • Milani Baked Blush in Rose D’Oro
  • Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Duo in Ripe Watermelon

  • Dior 5 Couleurs Designer in 808 Purple Design
  • Clarins Waterproof Eye Pencil in 05 Aquatic Green
  • Maybelline Colorblur in 45 I’m Blushing and 10 Fast and Fucsia

So with this meetup I probably just about doubled the amount of blushes I have now. Everything I got I’m so happy with! This was such a fun event where I was not only able to physically meet some other awesome bloggers and also de-stash / ….re-stash? Haha! I can’t wait to attend another meetup soon!

Sorry for the shadows in my pictures. I got a new white plastic side table and thought it might be a good place to shoot pictures, but I might just stick to my comforter!

Thanks so much for reading, hope you have a great day! 😀

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The Great Beauty Purge

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I’ve been cleaning my room very slowwwwwllllyyyy over the past couple of weeks and I finally got a chance to clean out my beauty items. I wouldn’t say I’ve gotten into makeup recently (at least 5+ years) which is weird to think about because I always consider myself a newbie when it comes to this stuff. Some of these products I’ve had since the beginning which means that it NEEDS to go. I was putting this off for a bit because I just hate the idea of throwing away perfectly ‘good’ products. What can be done though. Here is the stuff that I purged. And it’s a lot.

Body Care

Mostly Bath and Body Works creams and sprays. Something I would repurchase is the True Blue Spa- Look Ma, New Hands. I love that lotion for winter. I put it on at night and it leaves my hands super smooth when I wake up. I think I would just try and buy a smaller bottle next time.

Hair Care

I would look into repurchasing got2b Guardian Angel heat protectant and the John Frieda 3 Day Straight spray. Both of these were practically empty but still had a little left kicking that I never ended up using.

I bought the Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak dry shampoo after hearing rave reviews when I was shopping in the states. It worked alright near the beginning but now it literally does nothing. Yes, it has no white residue, but it doesn’t work. Not worth it. I would choose Batiste any day over this.

Skin Care

The mini sample of It’s Potent Eye Cream was smelling a bit nasty so that’s why I knew it was time to go. It’s sad that I didn’t finish the Tarte Maracuja oil. I found it left a bit of a reside on my face when I used it. For hair it was alright, but I would say I have better products. I think it is good to have a little bit of these oils around just in case for cuticles or other random uses.

Face Primers

Some of these could have gone in skin care I guess. The Tarte primers just did not work for me. They felt really weird on the skin and smelled a bit funky. I got the Dr. Brandt Pores No More in an ipsy and had high hopes. Maybe I got a bad one but it’s all separated and goopy. :/ A bit odd!

Face Powders/ Bronzers

Oh god the Maybelline Mineral Power stuff is so old. It actually worked somewhat decently, but I’d like to try something else. I don’t even know if they still sell the line? The other products are barely used, but are definitely past their expiration.

Mascaras

It sucks cause these are all barely used. I used them once and then NOPE. At least I didn’t buy them, I got them all one way or another for free. For more insight about my feelings on mascara you can check out this blog post. Now when I get gifted a mascara, I save it so I can give it away to someone.

Eyeliners

Not much here. Both have some significance in my beauty life though. The Clinique dark plum gel eyeliner is actually what I wore to prom. I used it a lot and got some decent use out of it so that’s good. The Rimmel eyeliner was the first makeup item I purchased other than nail polish.

Eyeshadow

I’m kind of sad throwing away the Tokidoki quad, but the shadows are just so bad. I got it at Sephora $12 sale. The revlon stuff I got in a gift bag at one time. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to use these very much.

Blush/ Highlighter

Essentially just old products. The only thing I would repurchase is the elf whipped highlighter/blush thingy. I remember I got that free from elf when I made my first and only online order. *sigh*

Brow Products

I’m kind of sad that I wasn’t able to give this away in a good time frame. It’s a perfectly good product just not my shade at all. It’s way too light, so I didn’t end up using it that much.

Lip Products

This was by far my biggest purge group. It sucks because a lot of the Bath and Body Works are unused, but they are just too old to give away at this point. I think I would repurchase the C. O. Bigelow lip glosses if I was the repurchase anything here.

Whitestrips Samples

These were collected from magazines and other sample-givers haha. I actually have used Crest Whitestrips in the past (I have a full sized box) and LOVE them. If your teeth are sensitive they might feel a bit uncomfortable, but they work SO well. I also noticed that I would only have to buy a box a year so it lasted for quite a bit. I’m not using whitening products now just because I’ve been having issues with my gums (unrelated to the use of this). These unfortunately are too old to save for later.

And those are all my tosses. Sorry some of the products are a bit hard to see, I didn’t really want to do closeups just because of the volume of products featured. While  going though my makeup I picked up a few items that weren’t that old to give away at the CBB dinner/de-stash (which was SO FUN). I forgot to take pics though, oops.

Thanks so much for reading and hope you have a wonderful day!

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Versus: Kat Von D Liquid Liner Ink and Tattoo

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*Purchased and Gift

Hello! So this post was conceived out of my confusion regarding these two eyeliners. I have been using Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner which has become my HG (holy grail) liquid eyeliner. I’ve been seeing a couple of very positive reviews for Kat Von D’s Ink liner and curiosity got the best of me. So today, I’ll be breaking down the claims of these two eyeliners and giving my own thoughts!

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Haul: Planner, Living Proof, Kat Von D, oh my!

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These past few weeks have been really good for shopping and not so great for my wallet. What can I say? Here I have a collective haul picking up some things that I’ve either been looking at for awhile or refills.

1. Wet N’ Wild Lipstick in Wine Room

When everyone was posting PR swatches of the Wet N’ Wild lipsticks earlier in the year this is one colour that I wanted to have in my collection. I have NOT seen these in store since last year which is insane. Whenever I see a Wet N’ Wild display there isn’t a space for these lipsticks or they are completely sold out. So when I randomly wandered through a Wal Mart and was able to find this I snatched it up!

2. Kat Von D Ink Liner in Trooper

I was so deceived by the packaging in Sephora, I thought this was a white liner, haha. After using my Tattoo liner for awhile, I realized that Kat Von D also has this Ink liquid liner. I pretty much only bought this so I could do a Versus post on Ink vs. Tattoo. #beautybloggerprobs I’m excited to see how this compares to my holy grail Tattoo liner.

3. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

 I blame this purchase on Ling haha. Scratch that, I should say the entire beauty blogging community. I don’t have many blushes and everyone and their dog are raving about this. I’m excited to try it out!

Here are some swatches of the 3 products above:

Luminoso – Wine Room – Trooper

4. Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

I ran out of my De-Slick and had to go out to Sephora to pick up a new one. They didn’t have the bigger size unfortunately, so I ended up picking up another small version. I LOVE this and highly recommend it if you have oily or combination skin.

5. Ban.do Agenda

After seeing Zoe and Vanessa with their Ban.do agendas, I fell in love. It was a bit expensive, but it is literally the cutest thing ever. All the pages are so beautifully designed and there are STICKERS in it! 😀 I have a new job that starts in August and so does this agenda. I thought it was fate, haha.

6. Sephora Living Proof 500 point Perk 

When I was picking up my De-Slick, I noticed they had this Living Proof perk available. I thought I might as well use up my points on something I would eventually end up using. My rule for 500 point perks is to not redeem if there’s a mascara in it haha. This kit is really cute, it comes with a ‘limited edition’ shower cap. It will actually be useful because I don’t have one!

And there we have it! I had every intention of actually buying the Jaclyn Hill x Becca Champagne Pop highlighter but my trip to Sephora didn’t go exactly as planned…Oh well. I guess I saved around $50 haha.

Thanks for reading! Hope you have a great day!

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Charlotte Tilbury Canadian Launch + Haul

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Hello! 🙂 Hope you have been having a great day!
So yesterday my friend Leah (who is thinking of potentially starting a beauty blog too!) and I went on an adventure to Holt Renfrew to check out the NEW Charlotte Tilbury counter!
To be honest, I wasn’t familiar with the entire Charlotte Tilbury line, but her lip products have been touted everywhere so I wanted to check it out. Even though I didn’t go on the day she was doing her meet and greet, I was still so happy to check out the entire collection for myself! I had such an amazing day.


Planning the trip to Holt Renfrew, it was my intention to try and get a makeover done. I found out last minute that you needed to have an appointment so I lowered my expectations. Arriving at Holts, you could tell the euphoria of last night’s launch still hadn’t wore off. We made our way to the counter to look around. We were greeted by a cheery gentleman who asked us if we needed any help. We mentioned that if at all possible, we were hoping to get our makeup done to get a real feel of the products. We mentioned that we did not have an appointment and would totally understand if we couldn’t be accommodated. He was so sweet and managed to get both of us an artist to work with!

The makeover took about an hour and I had such a great experience. For the makeover, we were able to pick one of Charlotte’s looks to re-create. I chose The Sophisticate (the 2nd look from the right on the top row). I usually don’t go to counters or get my makeup done so this was definitely special. It was my first time in Holts too, so I was nervous anyways. My makeup artist was very sweet and knowledgeable. She explained a fact about every single thing she applied on my face and was very nice to me! (Even when my eyes were watering and messing up all her hard work!). The end result was nice. I don’t think I would re-create the look just because I feel like it didn’t suit me all that much. It was great to try out the products first hand and just look at all the pretty makeup. 🙂

Now to what I ended up getting! I can’t sugar coat this, the makeup is expensive. I would definitely consider this a luxury purchase. One thing I wanted for sure was the Pillow Talk Lip Liner. So…I got it. 🙂

1. Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk

Price: $27 CAD

I would definitely say this is a perfect my lips but better colour. I only have one lip liner from MAC, i bought it to use with my brighter Wet N Wild lipsticks. Since I have NOTHING like this in my collection, I thought it was justified. 😉

2. K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Hepburn Honey

 Price: $38 CAD

Ugh the packaging on this! It’s by far the most beautifully packaged lip stick that I own. This is a lipstick that was used in my makeover along with Pillow Talk. It looks sooo so pretty. As mentioned, I don’t own much of this colour lipstick at all. I felt like I could get a lot of use out of it, so I splurged.

Hepburn Honey – Pillow Talk

All in all, I had a great experience. Everyone at Holts was so sweet and accommodating and just seeing the bright and beautiful counter was fantastic. So far I’m very happy with my purchases. If you can, I would say go to the counter to swatch and try out the products. I can see both of these products getting a lot of use in the future!

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