CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Foundation Review

Last weekend I filmed a First Impression on the newest CoverGirl Foundation and I wanted to share it with you! I had worn it once (cue THIS post) for a few hours and didn't look at the end of the night how it looked, so I wanted to film a video with time checks and really see how it works on my skin type!

I really hope you enjoy it and I would also really like to thank you for watching and subscribing! I hit 100 subscribers recently and I know to many it doesn't seem like much, but I was over the moon excited when I saw I had 100 subscribers. Imagining 100 people sitting in a classroom watching MY videos...that's a lot of people!

You can watch my newest video HERE, and stay tuned for some Las Vegas hauls this November! Teehee!

---- twitter: @kyrasbeautybag
---- instagram: kyrasbeautybag
---- BLOGLOVIN' 

--- youtube: kcrisppp

CoverGirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Foundation Review

Graduation Day Makeup

Now this title may seem like it was my graduation...but sadly it wasn't! I attended my boyfriend's graduation on Tuesday (also his birthday, woo hoo!) and I loved the way my makeup turned out.

I just filmed a CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation First Impression video that will be going up super duper soon. I did wear this foundation once before on Thanksgiving if you remember that blog post - but I didn't even think to check the state of my foundation at the end of the night so I really felt like I had never even wore it before! You'll hear all my thoughts on it in my new video, I'll post when it's up!

On my cheeks I wore my MAC blush in the shade Lovecloud. I'm so in love with the name, it's so gosh darn cute! For my highligher I used an old favourite - NARS Albatross. Such a stunning gold highlight that looks good on every single skin tone!

On my eyes I wore the Naked 3 Palette and used the shades Strange, Nooner, and Limit. On my lower lashes I used the shade Liar to give me a little bit of definition that wouldn't be as harsh as a eyeliner kohl would have been. A very classic eye look for me that I can't seem to get enough of! I applied the L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara to my top and lower lashes and then put my glasses on and my eyes were done!

On my lips I used the YSL lipstick in the shade Nude Beige. It's veeeeery similar to Creme Cup by MAC which I also own....but I do not like Creme Cup! This YSL lipstick applies so smoothly and looks stunning on the lips. I'm not usually a nude lip type of gal but this lippy I can't get enough of!

I then wore a cute outfit, put on a pair of heels and was off to Ryan's 19 seconds of fame as he walked across the stage and got that Firefighting Diploma! 

---- twitter: @kyrasbeautybag
---- instagram: kyrasbeautybag
---- BLOGLOVIN' 

--- youtube: kcrisppp

Graduation Day Makeup

Today's Makeup | Thanksgiving | 10.12.14

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers!

It has been a hot minute since my last post but I was feeling really uninspired and I didn't want to force a post or a video when I wasn't 100% there. I also just had 3 midterms last week which I was studying for all last week and the week before. Now I have a week of o exams until my next two midterms. School rocks!

I went for a simple makeup look for tonight's big dinner as I think natural beauty is very important to shine through!

The foundation I'm wearing today is a new purchase of mine - the CoverGirl Ready, Set, Georgous foundation in the shade 105. It's a very natural looking foundation with light-medium coverage and has a really nice skin like finish. For my blush I went with Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed, a stunning rosy neutral. On my eyes I reached for my trusty Urban Decay Naked palette. I knew I wanted something very minimal so I chose the shades Virgin, Naked, and Buck. Virgin in the inner corner and on my lid, Naked in my crease, and Buck in my outer corner. I lined my top lash line with MAC Black Track Fluidline and added a small flick. I got new glasses yesterday (you can see them on instagram HERE) and I think the eyeliner flick looks so pretty with them on! For mascara I used the L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara, and on my lips I used my favourite lippy by MAC in the shade Syrup.

What makeup did you wear today? Happy Thanksgiving!

---- twitter: @kyrasbeautybag
---- instagram: kyrasbeautybag
---- BLOGLOVIN' 

--- youtube: kcrisppp

Today's Makeup | Thanksgiving | 10.12.14

Today's Makeup | 09.05.14

As I had tons of extra time getting ready for my pathophysiology class this morning I wanted to take advange and squeeze in a blog photo taking session! 

For my foundation I used my favourite drugstore foundation, CoverGirl and Olay 2-in-1 Tone Rehab Serum Foundation. Long name but this foundation gives me such beautiful coverage with a satin finish that continues to look great throughout the day. 

For my eyeshadow I used MAC Jest (which has fast become one of my firm favourites) all over my lids, Blanc Type on my brow bone and inner corner, and Satin Taupe in my crease and outer V. I love the look Jest & Satin Taupe give me and they just pair so well together! I've also really been loving the shade Mulch from my mos recent MAC Haul. I then applied my Lancôme brown Kohl Eyeliner  on my water line and applied an even coating of L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara! 

For my eyebrows I used a new product of mine, this is the Eyeko Brow Liner which comes in a universal shade and WOW I'm in love! It's a felt tip and allows you to really mimic the look of real hairs. Definitely check out your local Sephora to see if you can pick one up! 

Lastly, for my blush I applied Tarte's blush in the shade Exposed to my cheek bones. I forgot how much I loved this rosy neutral toned blush. It really is great for sculpting and giving some dimension! 

What makeup did you wear today?

--- youtube: kcrisppp

Today's Makeup | 09.05.14

Forever Repurchased

I've been reading Kate's blog over at Gh0stparties for what seems like years now and I always love her "Forever Repurchased" post. I decided I wanted to do one of my own! I also have a feeling that all of the products I'm about to mention are so obvious....teehee!

For starters - L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara and Superslim Liquid Eyeliner....absolute favourites. The mascara I've talked about several times in my Face Of The Day posts on how it lengthens my lashes like no other mascara ever has and leaves no clumps! The wand is small and slim and really gets close to the lash line to have a flawless application. The Superslim Liquid Eyeliner I've been repurchasing for two years now and it is still a firm favourite of mine. The applicator is very skinny (hence the name super slim...) and is so easy to get close to your upper lash line to draw your perfect flick. I've finally gotten used to doing winged eyeliner all thanks to this bad boy!

This is a classic kyrasbeautybag item...Tarte Blushes! There was basically no way I could have made this post without including a Tarte blush. They are some of the greatest blushes I've ever tried and they are the reason I started getting hooked on blush! My favourite is True Love but I would repurchase any Tarte blush over and over again.

Lastly is one of my favourite foundations ever - CoverGirl & Olay Tone Rehab Serum Foundation. My brother bought this for me for my birthday back in November (thanks again Gregory!) and I'm so thankful that he did. It is the most amazing drugstore foundation I've ever used and even beats some of my high end foundations. It applies so smoothly, has amazing medium coverage, looks like skin, lasts ages, and just an all around winner! Also I'm rather excited that I went from my usual shade 110 up to 120! If you haven't tried this foundation yet I strongly recommend that you do and I'm sure you will end up loving it just as much as I do.

---- twitter: @kyrasbeautybag
---- instagram: kyrasbeautybag
---- BLOGLOVIN' 

Forever Repurchased

The Round Up: Drugstore Foundations

Foundations are something that I love buying and trying out. I do own quite a good amount between drugstore and high end, and although I own several I don't know if I have yet to find my holy grail forever repurchase foundation.

Today's post I thought I could do a round up of my drugstore foundations that I own and explain them to you a little better. Chatting about the coverages, my likes and dislikes, that sort of thing! I figured I would start from sheerest and make our way up to the fuller coverage.

L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream - I always reach for this in the warmer months where I want minimal coverage but beautiful glowing skin. I have the shade Light and it comes out white then once blended into your skin it adjusts to your skin tone. I have found the match to be pretty good but in the winter I find it may be a tad dark/orange so I mainly stick to this in the summer and while I still have my post summer tan.

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation- This foundation was hyped up a crazy amount when it was first released in 2013. It is definitely a wonderful foundation that is quite buildable to be a medium coverage. I usually stick to the one layer as I like the more minimal makeup. It really does let your skin show through and they have several colour choices so I'm sure you will be able to find the perfect match for your skin tone! As I do get slightly oily between my brows - with this sheer foundation that is no exception. If I powder I do get an extra few hours without oiliness before I would feel the need to blot. Which isn't a big deal for me as I really do love this natural foundation!

CoverGirl and Olay 2-in-1 Tone Rehab Foundation - I have mentioned this foundation several times on my blog as I really do find it such an amazing foundation! I find it doesn't get mentioned enough in the beauty community and that it is quite under-rated. It provides such wonderful medium coverage with a stunning satin finish that I don't feel the need to powder with. It lasts so well on my skin and I find I don't get very oily between my brows while wearing this! Honestly - if you haven't tried it yet, I really recommend it! It is slightly pricier for a drugstore foundation as I believe it is around $20.00 but it is so worth it!

Revlon ColourStay Whipped Creme Foundation - Oh my goodness. I love (LOVE!) this foundation! Although it is getting quite medium-full coverage which I don't usually go for, I just love the finish of it! Again it is a quite natural satin finish, awesome coverage, and lasts so long! It says on the cap 24hour wear which of course I would not know if that's true - but it definitely lasts 12 hours very well. The packaging is in a heavy glass jar which isn't ideal but I guess since it is a whipped creme there wasn't much of an option! I can't imagine this being in a regular bottle. This again is around the $20.00 mark but I do know that when I am done this foundation, I have about 5 more uses, I will be repurchasing. I have the colour Buff which is so spot on - I use this in the Temptalia Foundation Matrix to find my shades in other brands!

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation - With this foundation claiming to be a hybrid of a primer, concealer, and a foundation... you know this is some seriously good stuff! The coverage is quite full and I use this on my long 12 hour or longer days when I want my skin staying lovely and matte. I think it is quite heavy so I don't recommend it for summer or spring days, unless your attending a wedding or a special event where you want to look flawless for hours. It has been several peoples holy grail foundations and one that they compare to more higher end foundations such as NARS Sheer Matte and Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Foundation. If you're into more full coverage with a semi-matte to matte finish, I'd give this one a go!

Those are all of my drugstore foundations, what's your favourite?

---- twitter: @kyrasbeautybag
---- instagram: kyrasbeautybag
---- BLOGLOVIN' 

The Round Up: Drugstore Foundations