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Makeup Geek Eyeshadow Starter Kit | First Impression and Swatches
I’ve been hearing about Makeup Geek for awhile now and never had the chance to try it. When I saw on Twitter that they were having a sale on the Starter Kit, I thought it’d be the perfect opportunity. Top L-R: Mocha, Cocoa Bear, Crème Brullée Middle: Glamorous, Shimma Shimma, Prom Night Bottom: Unexpected, Drama Queen, Corrupt The colour selection is spot-on for a neutral lover like me. I will get use out of every single shade. L-R: Mocha, Cocoa Bear, Crème Brullée, Glamorous, Shimma Shimma, Prom Night, Unexpected, Drama Queen, Corrupt Mocha: Matte warm medium brown Cocoa Bear: Matte golden brown Crème Brullée: Soft matte medium sand Glamorous: Bronze-y…
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Essie Tart Deco
As my final tribute to summer, I have brought out Essie Tart Deco. I wore this non stop last summer, but this is the first time I’ve worn it this year for some reason. I suppose it is because I’ve been more into the purples, mint, and light blue polishes. This coral-y peach shade screams summer to me. It is also one of those colours that make you appear more tan than you really are, which I always appreciate. My apologies that the picture doesn’t do it justice, it looks more orange above than it actually is. What is your favourite nail polish in the summer? Emily ♥
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Ipsy August 2015 Unboxing
Hey Guys! Is it just me, or did Ipsy show up a bit earlier this month? This months theme is Prep School. I cannot believe back to school is right around the corner! As always, let’s start with the bag. I’m not a fan. I don’t like the houndstooth and hot pink combination, and the geometric texture is strange. Also, I cannot even identify the material this is made from, something plastic-y. But it’s what’s inside that counts so, moving on from the negative: Albertini International Divine Skin Hydrator – This in shower body moisturizer is unscented, and I feel it will be perfect in the winter when my skin…
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New Goodies | Drugstore and Sephora Haul
Happy Saturday! This month has been a spendy one! I have a few packages en route still, so expect another haul post soon. If hauls aren’t your thing – don’t worry I also have a few reviews in the works. Batiste Dry Shampoo – This time I purchased my favourite dry shampoo in the Original scent. The Wild scent is still my favourite, but this one is probably runner up. I usually buy Batiste at Marshalls to get it a bit cheaper. Formula X Base Coat – I had run out of my previous base coat, which is shown in my latest empties post. I’ve heard good things about this…
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Empties | Products I’ve Used Up | 2
Remember in my first empties post when I said it would be too daunting to do a huge post? He he whoops! Here we go! Skincare Aveeno Fresh Essentials Anti-Fatigue Eye Roller – Reduces the look of puffiness and dark circles. The metal roller felt amazing under the eyes in the mornings. Though this was only a sample, it lasted for ages. I’d recommend this if you’re looking for something cooling and depuffing in the morning. Clearasil Daily Clear Daily Pore Cleansing Pads – I used these as my acid tone step in my skin care. It was too strong (2% salicylic acid) for everyday on my sensitive skin. It…
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July Favourites
I’ve decided to try and do monthly favourites instead of seasonal favourites as I’ve done in the past. Let me know what you think! Boscia Balancing Facial Tonic – I have done a full reviewed this product here earlier this month. This is a lovely, hydrating toner. It has calmed my redness, and is refreshing to spritz on hot summer days! Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara – I still prefer bristle wands over plastic ones, but this is a fabulous mascara. I find it to be volumizing and lengthening. Some times it is a bit hard to work with because the formula is so wet, but the end result is worth…
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Summer Beauty Wishlist
These beauty items have been at the top of my ‘to-buy’ list for quite some time now, I just haven’t bitten the bullet yet. Too Faced Semisweet Chocolate Bar Palette – This palette is beautiful! I’m especially excited for the Peanut Butter shade to the right of the blue. Shockingly, this will be my first highend eyeshadow palette – I know – I’m behind on the times! I just feel like it’s more of an investment so I thought long and hard on which one I wanted. Mac Lipstick in Plumful – Described as a blossoming rose-plum. Though this isn’t an overly summery shade, I think this will be a…
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Skincare Overhaul
Hey Guys! I’d like to take you on this skincare overhaul/ journey with me. My skin has always been problematic, starting when I was 11 years old. It has changed many times over the years. I’d think I found a holy grail skincare item, and then my skin would do a 180 on me. It has not always been due to seasonal changes either as it doesn’t always return to ‘normal’ when the seasons changed back. Before re-vamping my skincare routine, my skin was/had: combination/oily dehydrated sensitive cystic acne dark scarring ‘dented’ scarring beginning signs of ageing around eyes and forehead In my mind, the first steps were to get…
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Ipsy July 2015 Unboxing
Hey Guys! Sorry for the lack of posts, time is in high demand lately, more so than usual it seems. I have a TON of posts planned (I’m literally on July 5 of my ‘blog schedule’ yikes), I am now waiting for the weather to be a bit better so I can get better quality photos with the natural sunlight, hopefully tomorrow! For now, I’d like to share with you what I got in my July Ipsy bag. This month’s theme was Summer Lovin’. I feel that the products I got really do embody the summer theme well. The bag is pretty cute as well, I love the bright…
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Review | Boscia Balancing Facial Tonic
Hey guys, as promised here’s a review of the Boscia Balancing Facial Tonic which I showed in a previous haul, which you can read – here. After using this product daily, for over a month I think I have a pretty good feel for the product. I like to test out skincare items for much longer before I share my thoughts with you. This product contains beneficial ingredients for your skin, as you’d expect: Lavender water to calm and refresh Serine promotes softness and moisture balance Glycerin to hydrate The information about glycerin in skincare seems to be quite contradictory. I have read that it draws the moisture from the…
