Brands I Love

With so many brands on the market it's easy to get lost someplace in the heavens of makeup. I've made a list of some of the high end brands that I think are definitely worth your money!

Urban Decay - I really love their Revolution Lipsticks (particularly the shade Streak) as their formula is so creamy and pigmented.  I own all three Naked palettes and I am head over heels for them. Again, their pigmentation is out of this world and each shadow is so easy to blend. Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Suspect, Snakebite, Nooner, Liar, and Mugshot are a few of my favourite UD eyeshadows!

Tarte - I'm sure you already know that I'm going to mention their Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blushes! I am so in love with these blushes and they are some of the greatest blushes I've ever tried. I love Exposed, Dollface, Captivating, and my absolute favourite is True Love. Tarte also has a lovely 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation which has been raved about loads in the beauty world. All their products are natural as well as cruelty free and made with Amazonian Clay which really prolongs the wear time of your makeup.

NARS - the simple matte black rubber packaging makes me swoooon! NARS has some amazingly pigmented blushes and everyone should own a couple in their collection. A few of my favourites are Deep Throat, Desire, Sin, and of course the famous blush in the shade Orgasm. NARS is also well known for their Sheer Glow Foundation. I absolutely love the way this foundation looks on my skin. It has good coverage while still giving you a natural finish, a favourite of many!

bareMinerals - a brand I'm still new too as I only just started dipping my toes into their products November 2013. Their Matte Foundation quickly became a favourite of mine and I recommend it to all. It provides a good coverage and gives you a very healthy appearance - you won't look "flat" with this matte finish! I also love their Skinny Dip bronzer for any fair skin toned beauty lovers. Applied at the temples and cheek bones you'll look glowy and bronzed!

MAC Cosmetics - I can spend hours in Sephora not knowing what to purchase because there are just so many options while at MAC I can be in and out within 20 minutes! I love that about MAC, they have everything you need. My current favourite lipstick would Syrup but you can view all my MAC lipsticks here. I also love their blushes (can you tell I'm a huge blush lover?) as they are all so soft and pigmented. Mocha, Lovecloud, and New Romance are a few of my favourites. MAC always has fun limited edition collections coming out so be sure to keep a eye out for a collection you may like!

What are a few of your favourite brands that you love?

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May Favourites

I have to admit, I'm sightly kicking myself because this is eight days late! I've been really trying since January to have my favourites up the first day of the new month, but since I've been away with no internet working at a summer camp it's been a little difficult to be posting regularly.

I've been loving wearing my Pandora Charm Bracelets lately - I own three and I love switching them all up. The one I've worn all of May though is the bracelet photographed. I love the idea of Pandora bracelets as each charm can have some special meaning behind it! I'm already planning on making my fourth!

The lipstick by MAC in the shade Coral Bliss has been my go to lip choice lately. I love the stunning pop of coral on the lips especially now that I'm getting a little more bronze colour to my skin! In the bullet it looks like a pale orange but once it's on your lips you can really see the pink undertones. If you want to see all my MAC lipsticks you can view that post here. 

A product that I've been wearing the most this month is the bareMinerals Matte Foundation. At camp I don't tend to wear much makeup but I do wear sunscreen on my face everyday which can tend to make me look a bit shiny, I apply this powder lightly to my forehead and nose and instantly I get a little more confidence knowing I'm not looking like a shiny head! On my cheeks I love the look of the Josie Maran Cheek Gelee in the shade Poppy Paradise for that natural looking flush of pink. I'm so in love with this product and really need to head to Sephora after camp and pick up more! If you're looking for a natural looking blush that lasts HOURS - this is your new BFF!

Now that school is out I've been wearing nail polish at every chance I get! On my hands I've always loved wearing Essie Topless & Barefoot as it makes your hands look long, tan, and slender! I also wore this polish to my Prom 4 years ago so there's a bit of memories attached to it. On my toes the shade Knock Out Pout is a beautiful vibrant light pink that looks so good! Apparently I'm all about making my body look tanner with colour, cause this colour does that as well! I will say that this shade chips quickly on my hands but nonetheless it is a stunning shade for the 4-5 days that it lasts.

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My Love for Argan Oil

My mom had been using the Josie Maran Argan Oil for quite some time on her hair and skin, once the bottle ran out she didn't want to spend another $58.00 on a bottle when she had found the exact same thing for $14.99 at the drugstore. She had talked about how much she loved using it to help her dry damaged hair and to nourish her skin, that I had to give it a try. I was definitely very excited when my mom found this "Be Better" version at Rexall Pharmacy for much cheaper then the hyped Josie Maran version, and they really are the exact same thing! If you are looking for a cheaper alternative make sure you find a "100% Pure" Argan Oil and that the one and only ingredient is simply the Argan Oil.

- Argan Oil is packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidents therefore restoring the appearance of dull skin. You can apply to your elbows, knees, feet, cuticles..anywhere! It will also give you a beautiful radiant sheen.
- Antioxidants also help restore your skin that may be a little more mature. It is so hydrating that it helps with improving your elasticity and firmness of your skin!
- After cleansing apply a few drops of this dry oil onto your face and neck in a patting motion. Since it is a dry oil it absorbs quickly without giving you an oily appearance - I swear! Scouts Honor!
- Use 3-4 drops and rub between your hands then apply to your hair from the ears down to help mend any split ends or fly-aways and add some extra moisture into your hair that the winter months take away.
- When making your own DIY Body/Lip scrub apply a few drops into your scrub for the added moisture!
- You can apply a few drops into your favourite foundation for that gorgeous glow

If you tend to get a little oily like myself during the day - do not fear facial oils! I've also noticed that when I wake up in the morning after applying the oil at night that my skin is looking a LOT less oily...that's new to me! 

You can find many more benefits online, but there are just a few to get your mind thinking "I must go buy some!". I would definitely recommend going to your drugstore and seeing if their brand carries Argan Oil to save yourself money while getting the same product.

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My Love for Argan Oil

Letting Your Skin Breathe

As much as I love everything to do with makeup, I am a firm believer of also letting your skin "breathe" for a day or two. I've been going through a few breakouts the past few weeks (realistically it's probably been months) so not wearing makeup and allowing your skin to breathe as much as possible is very important for clearing up your skin. Of course you should always take your makeup off before bed time as well! I was having a good skin day so I took this photo (three days ago) since then I have had a little break out on my chin due to hormones, but over all my skin has cleared up a lot since my initial horrible skin phase. Yahoo! I also do think that when I upload photos through Blogger it blurs your skin a little making it seem more perfected then it is.

Since I am in College full time I do tend to wear makeup Monday-Friday, then basically the second I get home I head straight for the washroom and wash off all my makeup following up with a toner and some Argan oil. Saturday and Sunday are days that I like to allow my skin to be free and not wear any makeup. Technically, the term "letting your skin breathe" is actually a myth, because externally your skin does not breathe. Skin gets nourished from oxygen & nutrients that are carried inside your blood, not from the oxygen outside. What I mean by allowing my skin to breathe simply means not wearing any makeup. Foundations, concealers and powders all lay on top of your skin which makes your skin less able to function properly (eliminating toxins, sweat and oil).

In December while I was in Sephora buying some presents for my mom I also picked up my newest foundation - bareMinerals Matte Foundation and I am loving it! I like that it is a more natural brand using less chemicals that all absorb into your skin. I also find I get good coverage with this foundation while improving my skin overtime. I have had less breakouts since using this mineral foundation and it isn't as heavy as a liquid foundation so my skin is still able to function as it should!

Do you allow your skin to "breathe" for a day or two?

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Letting Your Skin Breathe