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Givenchy Must Have Make-Up Icons and How To Use Them

The last time I gave Givenchy make-up a try was when I was using one of their foundations. I was blown away by the quality and the price tag. If you’re looking for a luxury brand of makeup that delivers in quality, then my friend you’ve come to the right place. But this post isn’t about the foundation that I use to wear years ago it about Givenchy’s iconic products that I’ve been wearing as of recently.

Givenchy Must Have Make-Up Icons and How To Use Them

givenchyPrisme Libre Loose Powder – Mousseline Pastel – $75.00

Notice the beautiful leather packaging? This is a colour correcting loose powder that sets with a matte finish. The colours even out skin tone, provide radiance and if you’re on the oilier side then need not worry. The matte finish will help you rid that extra unnecessary shine. Also, paraben free.

I’ve been using this with my powder brush and applying it to the top of my cheek for a natural highlight. It really does brighten up my skin wherever I apply it so I even started using it where I have some pigmentation issues. Around the lips especially. When you’re applying the powder, use a gentle buffing motion for best results.

Le Rouge Perfecto – Beautifying Lip Balm $44.00

This beautiful lip balm has a minty taste and hydrates your lips right away. I’ve noticed the plumping effect, which is great to wear under lipstick in order to get that smooth, no lip lines and plumped lips look. The colour is a natural lip colour boosting effect. Also, I am in love with the genuine leather in the pink case. Paraben-Free. I love applying this before lipstick as a base. It helps for a smoother look if you have fine lines in your lips.

Le Rouge Lipsticks – $45.00Givenchy Must Have Make-Up Icons and How To Use Them

There are 29 beautiful lipstick shades to choose from! The colour is intense and has a semi-matte finish. It’s not a dry lipstick, it’s actually the perfect amount of matte but yet keeps your lips hydrated. A comfortable texture without a doubt.

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What to Expect with a Skin Consultation at Shoppers Drug Mart

What to Expect with a Skin Consultation at Shoppers Drug Mart

Winter is coming to an end as we’re running into more days with double digits. So what does that mean for your skin? As seasons change, so do the needs for your skin. In the winter, the dryness in the air from having your heating on could make your skin dehydrated or dry. In the summer, your skin may produce an excess amount of sebum. To keep up with the right routine for your skin, I highly recommend you visit Shoppers Drug Mart for a skin consultation. It doesn’t cost anything and will only benefit your skin. Instead of buying products that your skin doesn’t need or that you’ll be returning the next day, why not narrow down what it does need.

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I was invited to a beautyBoutique event called beautiful skin starts here.

I went through the entire experience and more! The skin consultation service isn’t completely new to me.  When I was a beauty advisor at Shoppers Drug Mart over a decade ago, I would actually do the skin consultations and use the moisture checker machine on customers regularly. It helps identify which parts of the face are actually in need for more moisture and which parts are balanced.

My overall average for moisture was 29%. This was below the average. Which meant my skin is on the dehydrated side. I kind of knew this already. A strong telltale sign would be after you wash your face, does it feel really tight and uncomfortable? Yes. Then you have dehydration, my friend.

There was also a second machine that went further to actually show me where my age spots, sun spots and any kind of skin damage was.

READ MORE: SHISEIDO EUDERMINE – WHAT IS IT?

After the two checks, I was recommended products that would keep my skin hydrated and at a normal pH balance.

  1. Everyday moisturizer. The Clinique Moisture Surge:
    For all skin types and provides all-day moisture to your skin. It’s really light and absorbs into your skin very quickly. I also love that it barely has a scent. It has hyaluronic acid and activated aloe water.
  2. The super hydrating serum. Vichy Mineral 89:
    There’s no way your skin will be dehydrated after using this serum. You can use it day and night and
    I’ve even mixed it with my concealer. Also contains hyaluronic acid and 89% of thermal spa water. The Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is a concentrate of 15 minerals, which means all of those minerals are being
    fed into your skin! I love the gel-like texture.
  3. Evening anti-aging cream. Lise Watier Age Control Supreme:
    I use this as my evening cream. It’s rich in texture, so completely different from my day cream. I love that it is to be used on the neck as well. I usually have a separate neck cream so this works amazing for dual purposes. I’ve noticed my skin to be a lot plumper and in the morning I feel it hydrated versus feeling tight and dehydrated.
  4. Evening serum. Lise Watier Sublimessence Nuit:
    Not only does this bottle look beautiful with all those petals floating in the serum but it works too!
    This serum is oil based and if you have normal to combination skin like me I would recommend using very little every evening under your night cream. Full of natural oils but what makes it powerful are the active ingredients. 60% active ingredients include flower and plant petals.

Find out if your skin care routine is putting your skin at its best that it can be.

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5 PIXI Beauty Products You Should Buy Right Now

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Have you tried PIXI beauty products before? I’m going, to be honest, and say this year was the first time I ever tried PIXI. I have a huge haul to share with you! There was an extra PIXI launch that I couldn’t share with you at the time I recorded the video, so instead, I shared some pictures of the products and my favourite one. But first the PIXI Beauty haul:

****NEW PIXI BEAUTY****

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There are so many amazing products under this PIXI brand. But don’t worry, I’ve narrowed it down to the ones I’ve tested and find true. So true, that you’ll want to buy them right now! And seriously, at their price point why not? You’re spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora and walking out with a few products, then why not spend under $100 and walk out with a handful and maybe more?

5 PIXI Beauty Products You Should Buy Right Now

 

1. Glow Tonic To-Go
This is my number one because it is the “fairest of them all”! This toner has changed my skin life. I stopped using toners over a decade ago when I realized the ones I was using weren’t doing anything for my skin. Until I tried this one. It has 5% glycolic acid that helps purify and exfoliate your skin. Alcohol-free, which is a big deal for me since I’m not a fan of toners because most have alcohol in them. Ginseng in it improves circulation and energizes your skin. This is great since we cut the circulation on a daily basis with the layers of makeup we can wear. Since I’ve been using this toner I’ve noticed less breakouts, more even skintone (which means I use less makeup for coverage) and overall more radiant looking skin.
Suitable for all skin types. Not tested on animals.
Price: $24.00

 

2. MatteLast Liquid Lip
There are so many colours to choose from! So far I’ve worn two colours and I love them both. They dry matte, and a tad bit sticky if you press your lips together. But that doesn’t bother me if it’s staying on for almost the entire day! The colours are also really pigmented and turn out to be what you see in the tubes. There’s also rosehip seed oil in it to smoothe and condition your lips. Also, vitamin e. Here’s a swatch of only one swipe of the MatteLast Liquid Lip:
Price: $22.00

 

3. PIXI + Dulce Candy : Cafe Con Dulce
I am obsessed with this palette! If you were watching my Instagram stories when I first searched it, you’d know how excited I was. It’s actually saved in my ‘Instagram Highlights’ under Beauty. This is a powder to cream everything! Use it as a highlighter, on the lids and even a dab on your lips for a glowy look. Even better, you get 9 shades to choose from!
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4. Lower Lash Mascara
Finally, there’s a wand that can coat my lower lashes without me getting mascara under my eyes! This is the tiniest brush for those hard to reach lashes. It also has vitamin e to nourish and protect your lashes.
TIP: Try applying the mascara with the diagonal method: Pulling the brush through at an angle and spending extra time at the corners vs going down the lashes. Diagonal gives a more wide-eyed look.
Price: $14.00
5. Endless Silky Eye Pen

I wore this eyeliner for an entire day and no raccoon eyes! Yay! Waterproof. Semi-easy to remove at the end of the day. You may need an oil-based makeup remover. Paraben-Free. Mineral Oil-Free. Preservative-Free and Hypoallergenic.

 

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8 Ways to Save Your Skin With Arden Eight Hour® Cream Skincare

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8 Ways to Save Your Skin With Arden Eight Hour® Cream Skincare

ARDEN 8 HOUR

I’ve been using Elizabeth Arden’s 8 hour cream for over a decade now. It’s my go-to skincare product for when I have any kinds of cuts, needing accelerated healing, skin irritations, and super dry lips. I’ve been so excited that Elizabeth Arden has extended their 8 hour family over the years!

In a Nutshell:

1. FACE

The Eight hour® cream has been used to protect and soothe the skin since the 1930s. It comes in its original form or fragrance-free. What’s in it? Petrolatum, a skin soothing beta-hydroxy and vitamin E. The fact that it has won multiple awards says a lot for itself too. From my own experience, when I’ve burnt myself (super minor), cut, irritated flaming hot lips- one of my go to’s is the original Eight hour® cream. Results are always seen on the same day. Which to this day still blows my mind!

2. HAND MASK: 

You can use the original Eight hour® cream for this, or the Eight hour® hand treatment. This fast absorbing gel cream, is perfect for working hands that can’t deal with those greasy hand creams. This one absorbs into the skin in seconds and keeps even the driest hands moisturized up to 8 hours. Which is why I’d do this hand mask overnight for best results. Apply all over hands, cuticles, and nails for deep conditioning. Then wrap your hands in a warm towel for 10 minutes. Remove towel after 10 minutes and just sleep.

Eight hour® cream

3. FOOT MASK:

To use as a foot mask, you can use the Eight hour® cream intensive body treatment, the original, or even both! Layer the original Eight hour® cream first and then apply the body treatment over it. Apply all over your foot. From the heels to the toes. Put on clean cotton socks and leave on overnight.

READ MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH ARDEN PRODUCTS

4. GLOSSY HIGHLIGHT/MOISTURE:

Picture this, you want that natural glow, no fancy highlighter, shimmer stuff. Dab some Eight hour® cream on the bow of your lips, bridge of your nose, collarbone or wherever the light naturally hits.

5. EVERYDAY LIP BALM

This everyday lip balm is amazing especially during the winter! From the harsh climate changes, frigid temperatures to the dry office/home heat. Our lips take a serious beating. I love the touch of mint in this lip balm.

6. GOODBYE FLYAWAY HAIRS AND DRY ENDS

Take the Eight hour® cream and apply it those fried ends. It sucks after straightening your hair in between haircuts when you have that little rat tail of hair left that never seems to get conditioned. It just needs to get cut, but what to do? Apply some Eight hour® cream to those ends. Dab on. Also perfect for taming baby hairs and flyaway hairs. We all have those! There’s also an All-over Miracle Oil for face, body, and hair. It dries very quickly and I love the smell!

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7. PROTECTION FROM WIND BURN

To protect your skin from windburn during the winter time, or when traveling to a cold destination; you need to pack the Eight hour® cream. Yes. There’s such a thing. Googled define windburn:

wind·burn
ˈwindbərn/
noun
reddening and soreness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to the wind.
8. DEFINE YOUR BROWS
No more unruly eyebrows.  Apply as needed to tame your brows or to add a healthy sheen.
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What’s NEW at Shoppers Drug Mart, That You’ll Want To Try!

Before you head over to your local Shoppers Drug Mart, let me tell you about what’s new! Whether you’re looking for new makeup, a skincare routine or some new pantyhose socks – Shoppers Drug Mart has got you covered. Okay, that totally sounds like an AD. This isn’t sponsored, just a die-hard fan of the drug store. I mean, I have to be right? If I worked for them for over a decade. *shoulder shrug* I’ve taken some time to actually try these products so that I can also let you know whether they work or not.

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 Let’s start with what’s new at SDM within the Pixi line:

PIXI GLOW TONIC – 100 ml $20

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This is Pixi’s most popular product that every beauty blogger has tried and raves about! This toner gently accelerates cell renewal, so you have glowing skin. You’ll notice your skin tone is clear, smoother and if you had any uneven skin tone, then no more. It also balances your pH levels. I used this for a week before I noticed a substantial difference in my skin. Be patient and give it a try!

PIXI LIPLIFT MAX IN SHEER ROSE – $20

I love this colour! The perfect sheer pink. I’m also a huge fan of lip plumpers. I’ve tried so many and I have gotta say this is definitely the best in terms of colour and plumping action. Unlike most lip plumpers this one leaves a cool sensation on the lips. The jojoba oil nourishes and deeply hydrates your lips and the plumping effect with regular use creates a longer-term effect of plumper lips.

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pixi liplift

PIXI MESMERIZING MINERAL PALETTE IN PLUM QUARTZ – $16

Six beautiful colours in this palette that are made with a mineral formula. Matte, satin, and glow shades to choose from.

pixi mineral eyeshadow

PIXI ENDLESS SILKY EYE PEN IN BLACK COCOA – $16

PIXI LINER

Love this waterproof long-wear eye pencil, smudge proof and actually stays on. Super pigmented and glides on easily, almost as if it’s a liquid liner.

JOE FRESH HYDRA LASH NOURISHING MASCARA – $12

This mascara is great if you love the silicone wand. I’m not a huge fan of the “defining” lashes look but on some, it looks amazing. It’s more of a natural look. What I do love about this mascara is that it has argan oil in it.

What’s NEW at Shoppers Drug Mart That You’ll Want To Try!

LIFE BRAND MICELLAR WATER – $9.99

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This water is so awesome it even removed the Pixi waterproof eyeliner! It’s not for waterproof makeup but hey, it worked! This gentle formula lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup without drying your skin. All skin types can use it. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. And look how big it is! 400ml for $9.99. Pretty awesome.

SECRET COLLECTION SILKY KNEE HIGHS – $7.99

YES TO TOMATOES DETOXIFYNG CHARCOAL FACIAL WIPES – $3.29

Perfect for traveling, these little black wipes (literally black), deep clean the skin and are perfect for the gym too.

MASQUE BAR BY LOOK BEAUTY BRIGHTENING SHEET MASK – $9.99

This is a sheet masque that helps minimize the appearance of dark spots and any pigmentation irregularities. I have slight pigmentation on my forehead and around my mouth area, and let me tell you how this mask actually did brighten up those areas. It contains orange extract, licorice root and vitamin c.

SOAP & GLORY SEXY MOTHER PUCKER PILLOW PLUMP IN NUDE IN TOWN – $24

The last time I used a sexy mother pucker lip plumper was at least 7 years ago and when I tried this one I must say I was just as pleased as I was 7 years ago. It’s super strong and you definitely feel the tingly feeling of it working.

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CAKE BEAUTY THE WAVE MAKER BEACH SPRAY – $19

I love cake beauty products! If you’re contemplating on using these products, try them! I’ve tried the dry shampoo and they’re one of the best and this wavemaker smells great, not sticky and does the trick to get those naturally tousled waves!

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What Happens During Brunch With Bloggers

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During my early years as a blogger, I wondered what it would be like to sit among other like-minded individuals in the blogging world. So here I am, this year, with lots of breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinners with other bloggers and I gotta say, what an awesome experience! Some bloggers are very different in person from what I actually thought they’d be like according to their posts and online voice. And others, like the below crew, are exactly the same offline as they present themselves online. When they’re exactly the same, I have to admit I get such a feel-good feeling. It’s wonderful to see that realness and authenticity come to life. So here’s what happens during brunch with bloggers:

Bloggers – Left to right: YesMissy – Cat Forsley – Dianas Healthy Living –
Maggie Adhami – ME – Shoeteasetoronto bloggers

What Happens During Brunch With Bloggers

Last month I met up with some amazing bloggers for brunch, in downtown Toronto. You might recognize them(see above). First, there are the quick intros and then the “omg that’s you!” chit-chat. And then lots of talk about blogging. Everything from how to editing, favourites applications, google analytics and SEO – (I’m drooling!) brands and events. I love talking tech! Plugins and what works for us and what doesn’t. If there is one takeaway you should get from this post, it would be “together we are stronger”. As similar as we may seem for content creation and voices; we all still have our own style, community, and our own niche experiences/opinions.

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I love how bloggers bounce ideas off each other and the best part is when the food comes out, it comes out altogether so we can take flat lays, single shots and just pictures galore without anyone getting upset. Because we all get it! It’s a no judge zone and at that moment while taking pictures we are all pulling in the same energy and are alike. That is the very moment everyone really comes together. When we’re in our natural blogging element. Brunch with bloggers is not only about food, but getting to know the beautiful individuals I love to follow online and getting to know them at a much more realistic level.

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Leather crop top – Zara
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Bomber Jacket – Dynamite/Garage Clothing Outlet at Dixie Mall

 

 

Breakfast of champions!🤤 @joebirdto also does take out. What did you have for breakfast today? 😊

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Here’s what I wore to the brunch. I have been looking for a pleated winter skirt for so long! Now that I’ve found it, I want to wear it as much as possible! I found this skirt online at Aritizia and it was on sale for $80. Linked it and some others:

ONE – TWO – THREE

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Matched the grey tone with a color block grey purse from Zara. Sorta similar: ONE – TWO – THREE

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Boots – Steve Madden

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Bite Beauty #LIPLABxBITE Experience in Toronto [BEAUTY]

Last night I had the pleasure of being Cat‘s guest to an amazing Bite Beauty #LIPLABxBITE experience! The Toronto Bite Beauty lab is located on Queen Street at 678 Queen St W. Bite Beauty was founded by Susanne Langmuir. She saw a void in the beauty industry and got busy with kitchen chemistry. Almost all of the coolest companies started off in their homes, right?

The store front on the main level is really clean and all about lips! Of course.

bite beauty lip lab torontoBite Beauty #LIPLABxBITE Experience in Toronto

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Some background information about Bite Beauty and why it’s different from other brands:
– Their tag line “natural, age-defying beauty for lips that is good enough to eat!”
–Lip products made solely from all-natural, food-grade ingredients.
– Lip labs where you can custom-make your own lipstick
– The first Lip Lab was in Manhattan
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[Tweet “”You are what you eat. What you put on your lips, you eat” – Susanne Langmuir”]

In a nut shell, here’s how everything went down..

First: Austen who was an amazing host, brought us to the private area upstairs. Super cozy! Had a fireplace, a Bite Beauty lips backdrop, lots of couch space and then the area where all the magic happens to make your custom lipstick.

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This is Austen creating my colour

Second: He asked what colours I had in mind. My vision and then we talked about tones. I showed him a picture of a favourite colour and he created exactly what I wanted! All in the first try. I also got to choose the flavour of the lipstick. I went with vanilla and mint.
BITE BEAUTY
[Tweet “#DidYouKnow you can create a lipstick, select the finish and scent within half an hour at a @BiteBeauty Lip Lab? #LIPLABxBITE #Beauty”]

Third: The lipstick was then microwaved to a liquid, then poured into a lipstick mold and placed for 10 minutes on a surface that was -10 degrees! See my instagram stories below for all of the action:

When he swiped this colour I knew instantly I loved it!

Here I am wearing the custom colour. I call it Zoey:
#LIPLABxBITE

And here’s what we went home with:

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Agave Lip Mask, Lip Primer and a Wild Cherry Lip Balm

rose gold lipstick

 

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My custom bite beauty lip

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To Give Is Beautiful – Shoppers Drug Mart – beautyBOUTIQUE [EVENTS]

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It’s that time of the year when to give is beautiful. This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a holiday event at Vaughan Mills shopping center as a Fragrance expert. I took people who attended (open to public) through a fragrance experience that peaked all of their senses! All fragrances I spoke about are available at Shoppers Drug Mart’s beauty boutiques.  In case you missed this event, don’t worry! The next one is happening at the Eaton Center, Dec 2nd and 3rd from mall opening to close hours.

 

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To Give Is Beautiful – Shoppers Drug Mart – beautyBOUTIQUE

So here’s what went down: You’re greeted by some beautiful ladies, who go through a summary of the experience you’ll have. Then directed to the fragrance station. Here I asked people what fragrances they were most drawn too. Based on their answer that gave me an idea of which ones I should start off with showing. We discussed different scents, notes in the fragrance and before testing the fragrance some tips on how to best apply it. In a nut shell, beautyBOUTIQUE wants Canadians to step into the holidays with this year’s must-haves in fragrance from beautyBOUTIQUE by Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Based on their fragrance choice there was a mocktail to match!

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While enjoying their mocktails; they waited their turn to get a make-up application.

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Once done with their make-up, everyone received a gift that had a make-up bag, a Christmas tree beauty blender and a 20x points + $10 gift card to be used at beauty boutiques.

There was also this super fun glitter wall that everyone took pictures in front. The lovely beautyBOUTIQUE ladies were taking polaroids of those who got their make-up done.

to give is beautiful - shoppers drug martTo give is beautiful

Those who made a purchase at the beauty boutique that day could bring it to the calligraphy station. To receive a tree ornament customized, 3 deluxe samples, $10 gift card – all beautiful wrapped in a silver box. Check out Mandy on Instagram who was doing beautiful calligraphy. Here.

So lock it in your calendars, the next event is happening at the Eaton Center, Dec 2nd and 3rd from mall opening to close hours. If you post your images or videos online, be sure to use the hashtag #ToGiveIsBeautiful.

This blog post was sponsored by beautyBOUTIQUE by Shoppers Drug Mart but the opinions are all my own.

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October Beauty and Skincare Favourites [BEAUTY]

It has been a busy summer! With all of the great beauty events I’ve gone to this summer, I have lots of October favourites that I’d love to share with you. If you’re out on the market looking for something new, take a look here to see which items you might want to add to your beauty routine. Almost all of the items below can be found at your local Shoppers Drug Mart. 😉

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October Beauty Favourites

STILA

I’ve been using Stila cosmetics for a few years now and I haven’t come across a Stila product that I didn’t like. I’ve been obsessing over these Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks, Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer and the Stila Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.

stila liquid lipstick

The liquid lipstick is true to colour and speaking of colour comes in so many different shades. It’s staying power after eating/drinking blows my mind. I never need to retouch my lipstick.

stila foundation concealer

I love how the concealer is on top of the foundation for easy access. Excellent for travelling! The coverage is medium coverage and when I want more coverage I apply a pressed powder on top or in certain areas.

stila foundation

When I wash my face, the only thing left on my face is always my Stila stay all day liquid eye liner. The tip is fine, which is great for the corners of your eyes and perfect for drawing out a cat eye. Just use a waterproof eye make-up remover to get it off.

 

KIEHLS

It has been a long time since I last used Kiehls products. I was in dire need of a good scrub for the face and I was recommended this micro-dermabrasion one. I’ve used it about 5 times now and it’s so awesome! My skin feels so smooth after. I make sure to use it before going to bed so that I’m not wearing make-up immediately after. It’s not something that is recommended but just my own preference when getting rid of old skin cells, I like to keep my face clean and fresh for good cell rejuvenation process.

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ORLY NAILS

I went to a couple of events last month where I had my nails done with Orly nail polish and I loved it! The selection of colours are awesome and the manicure lasted a lot longer than I had expected. Two weeks at one time and a week the second time. I’m guessing there’s a difference due to the busier week I had of house chores and not wearing gloves.

orly nails

ELIZABETH ARDEN

I did an entire post on a new collection that came out in Arden that I was obsessed with. I highly recommend their lipsticks just for the fact that my lips felt great during the wear and even after.

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READ MORE: THE ARDEN COLLECTION

GUCCI BLOOM

This is a beautiful scent! I actually collect fragrance. Kept in a cool place, away from the sun to ensure I have them for as long as possible. It’s an odd thing to collect. The obsession began when I started working at Shoppers Drug Mart at 16. So back to the fragrance: the three notes in Gucci Bloom are, Rangoon Creeper, Jasmine Bud and Tuberose.

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I had never heard of Rangoon Creeper before so I did a little research. I found that it’s a vine with flowers discovered in south India, and that it changes colour from white to pink, and finally to red when it blooms. That’s just so beautiful to me! So next time you’re at Shoppers Drug Mart, make sure you smell this.

FRESH BATCH

I love these 100% Natural Bath Bombs! Minus the sparkle on top, the bath bomb itself is natural. Made in Canada too!

natural bath bombs

JUICY COUTURE

This beautiful fruity fresh scent is the perfect gift for anyone. The bottle is so pretty and I love the added fluff touch to the top! Super cute! Top Notes: Frozen Mandarin, Frosted Cassis Leaves, Pear Sorbet Mid Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine de Grasse, Jasmine Sambac Base Notes: Vanilla, Milky Sandalwood, Ambrox.

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LANCOME MONSIEUR BIG MASCARA

I’m obsessed with this mascara! You’ve probably seen and heard me rave about this mascara enough times on Instagram stories. Its so perfect! It’s great for thickening and lengthening. No clumpy lashes and I swear they look as if I’m wearing falsies.

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Quick Spa Treatment at Home with Life Brand Skincare [BEAUTY]

Have you ever tried Life Brand products? You can find them at Shoppers Drug Mart in the beauty section of the store. Some of you may already know, but I first job at 16, was at Shoppers Drug Mart in cosmetics. I applied for a cashier role and my luck they were looking for someone in cosmetics and were ready to train me. Over the years I attended seminars, classes, did tests and learnt so much about the cosmetics industry. I am forever grateful to this day for that first job opportunity that got me where I am today. Thank you Frances.

Quick Spa Treatment at Home with Life Brand Skincare

I’ve seen Life Brand grow for over a decade in terms of the products they’ve come out with and the quality of it has always been amazing. It just gets better and better over the years. When you enter a Shoppers Drug Mart, look for the Life Brand masks section. It is usually at the end of an aisle and has all the sheet/no sheet masks. Rows of it! One for every skin type and need. I’ve used so many of them before, so the ones in the images I gave to my best friend to try. She just had a baby so I thought, I’ve brought stuff for the baby, but mama needs some loving too.

life brand masks

Multi-masking is a great way to cater to different problem areas. Dry cheeks, oily forehead and dull skin. Buy a packet for each of those areas, apply it and anything extra left over I usually put it a ziplock bag to use in a few days. These single use masks are affordable and a great opportunity to try different ones without breaking the bank.
life brand face mask These masks vary in prices between $1.99-$4.99. (And this is why I’ve tried almost all of them!)

Whenever I go to my mom’s house, as soon as I get there I like to freshen up by washing my face and changing my clothes. Especially if I’ve come over from a long day of walking outdoors. She always keeps the Life Brand charcoal cleanser($6.99) in her guest washroom. I absolutely love it! Every time I use it I always tell myself I need to buy it for me to use at home and I always forget. Actually, I remembered one time and checked at a Shoppers Drug Mart and it was sold out.

Putting it on my to do list because it’s so awesome! Leaves your skin glowing, feeling clean and over time you’ll see less blackheads/whiteheads. I had never trip the nose and face strips before, because I can count how many blackheads I have. Like one or two. I tried this one and so much better than other brands I’ve tried before from magazine samplings etc. This one leaves that area brighter and you can actually see the stuff stripped out! A box of only nose strips is $8.99 and one with face strips as well is $13.99.

charcoal face and nose strips

Spa Pedicure treatment at home:

life brand pedicure

This foot mask is incredible! Inside this packet there’s another packet that holds the magic liquid that will transform your feet into baby soft skin and two plastic bag like socks. You pour the liquid into each sock and you keep it on for 20 minutes. After washing my feet, I didn’t notice anything really. Then I read the packet and it said wait to see results between 3-7 days and to repeat after 2-3 weeks. So I waited. And OMG. On the 3rd day I had dead skin coming off my feet from places I never even knew that it was dead skin waiting to be shed. It transformed my feet into butter soft feet, better than any pedicure I’ve ever gotten. I actually went out and bought more packets. For my mom, mother in law, husband and more for myself. This is a MUST TRY! It’s only $4.99.

For years I struggled with acne and had the worse kind. I tried so many different products and formulations. The one ingredient that worked the best was benzoyl peroxide and Life Brand’s new Clear Action Active Anti-Acne Treatment Kit has it! It’s only $19.99 and has everything you need to get started on your new anti-acne routine.

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Tell me, have you ever tried Life Brand products? Do you have any favourites?

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