Hi Guys!
Today's tutorial features the very colourful "Poster Child" palette from Wet'n'Wild that I got at the recent Canadian Beauty Bloggers (CBB) meetup & swap (Check out my whole haul). Because the WnW palettes are so affordable, I thought I'd make the whole look drugstore-only! So I hope you enjoy this tutorial!
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If you haven’t seen it yet, you can either watch my video below, or click here for the HD version as usual.
Anyways, let's get onto the products, in no particular order. . .
1) Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze:
In case you don't know about these things yet, they are cream eyeshadows that set quickly and then don't move or crease all day. They are so easy to wear, and there are a few ways to use them. You can use them on their own, either for a sheer wash of colour, or build it up to be more opaque. They also make excellent bases for other shadows, though that's not how I personally use them most of the time, because this shadow is so good on its own. I picked this colour because I think it is the prettiest and most versatile. Probably my favourite way to wear these is to put a somewhat sheer coat over my lid to about the crease, and then build up more on the outer corner, or outer third. This makes it look like I've put on way more products than I actually have!
2) Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder:
I have gone through several of these powders, and I think they are excellent, and certainly the best I've found so far. They have a few colours, but they are all fairly pale. I've used about 4 different colours, and there isn't too much difference to them, so if you aren't pale, then they might not have a colour that will work for you, unfortunately. Anyways, this is another versatile product for me, I like to use it both on its own or to set foundation. Some powders I've used get cakey over foundation, but this one works really really nicely, and it really seems to help my makeup stay all day.
3) Wet'n'Wild H20 Proof Liquid Liner in Black:
I've never had a problem with this, aside from a little bit of transferring to my upper lids if I'm not wearing eyeshadow, though I have very oily eyelids. That said, it's never happened when I was wearing shadow, so I don't really think it's something to complain about. It lasts a really long time, and it doesn't crease,smudge, or crack like some liners I've tried. I also love that it has a felt-tip point instead of a pointed brush since those are the liners I get along with best.
4) ELF Studio Powder Brush:
I see no reason to spend lots of money on brushes, when ELF’s Studio line is so soft and lovely on their own! I like to use this one for applying powders, like the name suggests it is for, and I find that it applies product really nicely. This brush would also be great for applying liquid foundations, though, as well.
5) NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe:
A simple, but good product. This is just a mechanical eyebrow pencil. It does have a slightly different shape from your average round pencil, the colour is in a slightly oblong shape, which allows you to more naturally draw on/fill in your brows. I find that they lasting power is really good, even without a brow gel, and I've never had any problems with smudging or fading.
6) Essence I <3 Stage Eyeshadow Base:
I like this at least as much as Urban Decay's Primer Potion, and far more than the ELF shadow bases. This primer has a slight tint, which I like, since it helps to cover up the veins that are very visible sometimes on my pale lids. The product is great for holding colour and amping up the pigmentation of not-so-great shadows, and I've never had any problems with creasing or fading while wearing this primer!
7) St. Ives Green Tea Scrub:
It's a little odd for me to fall in love with a face product, but I really love how this makes my skin feel. It makes my skin feel smooth, but without the tightness that some products make my face feel. It's also not too harsh and scratchy, and has salicylic acid in it to help fight acne, which I do think it does pretty well.
8) Essie Millionails Nail Treatment:
This product is only just within the price range, but it is well worth it's $9.99 price tag. It's basically Essie's version of OPI's Nail Envy, and it is just as good, exactly the same size, but maybe half the price! It makes my nails strong and the grow so much better when I'm using this as a base coat for my manicures. I strongly recommend this for anyone whose nails need some help!
9) CoverGirl EyeEnhancers Shadow in 710 Champagne:
This individual shadow was the eye shadow that taught me that eyeshadow could be pretty, and I still really love it. I used to use it all over the lid, and that's still pretty for a very subtle look, but my favourite way to wear this now is as a highlight, both on the browbone or on my inner corners.
10) Maybelline Vivids Lipstick in Vivid Rose:
This is the only shade I've tried of this line, but it is gorgeous, bright, pigmented, and longwearing! What's not to love? There are lots more colours in the line, as well, and they are all bright in their own way (as you might expect from a line called "Vivids"). I'd love to try more. These are definitely my favourite lipsticks from the drugstore. They almost, but only almost, rival MAC Amplified lipsticks for quality... and I really like MAC Amplified lipsticks...
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So that's everything! Thanks for reading! Don't forget to let me know, either here or on my video, what your favourite products under $10 are!
With only a couple more days until Christmas (3, to be exact), I thought it would be fun to do a festive, Christmas-y makeup look. I don’t have step-by-step pictures for you, but this look is very simple to recreate, and I will give you a list of the products I used, and a quick description!
To start off, here’s the look:
Sorry this first one is so washed out… For some reason the camera decided my skin was pure white for this shot! I swear the rest will be better…
And a close up of the eye makeup:
Obviously, if you have similar colours, you can use whatever products you have at hand, but here’s what I used:
Lancome Color Ideal Foundation:
I honestly don’t think they make this foundation anymore, but I still have this and its still fine, especially since it has a pump so my fingers have never been in it. Anyways, I used this with my flat-top Real Techniques Buffing Brush in a thin coat all over my face. Followed by:
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Fair:
Under my eyes and in a triangle on either side of my nose to highlight the center of my face. I don’t have much in the way of dark circles, but this helps my makeup to look more flawless, and I feel like it—and the powder of top of it—help to keep my eyeliner in place. Next, I used my:
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Sandstorm:
Over my foundation and concealer to set and mattify everything, and to make sure it says in place all day. Next, I took my
ELF Eyebrow Kit in Light:
I used an Angled liner brush from Morphe with the gel side first to shape and darken my brows, followed by the powder to set the gel and fill in sparse areas. I like to do my brows first because then I don’t over do it on my eyes, and that way I don’t forget. After that, I used my:
Urban Decay Primer Potion:
To prime my eyes to make sure my makeup lasted, of course. Then I topped the primer with:
Urban Decay eyeshadow in W.O.S. (from the Naked Basics palette):
You haven’t seen the Naked Basics palette on my blog yet, I don’t think, but you will soon. Anyways, I just wanted to use a shadow that was basically the same colour as my skin to make sure my eyelids looked matte, clean, and bright, since I have thin eyelids. Also, I find that my eyelids are just oily enough to make my eyeliner transfer if I don’t wear it over eyeshadow, so this helped with that as well. Next, I used:
Wet’n’Wild H2O Proof Liquid Liner in Black:
To line my upper lash line and to create a wing, followed by:
Annabelle Glitterama Liquid Liner in Neon Green:
After drawing on the wing in the black liner, I traced just above that line with the green glitter liner. I had to do 2 thin coats to make it look this glittery and bright, but I really love how it came out. Next, of course, I added:
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner Pencil in Zero:
To line my lower waterline. (If you find that liner in your water line tends to slide from the outer corners down into weird smudges, like mine loves to do, I would suggest using an angled brush and a matte black eyeshadow and press that into the edge of your liner, just below your lower lashes. I find that helps to prevent some of the smudging, if not all, and keeps my makeup looking cleaner, longer.) And to finish up my eyes, I added:
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Mascara in Black:
To make sure I had eyelashes! I used about three coats of this mascara, since I find it goes on fairly thin. The upside of this formula is that I don’t find it really ever creates clumps, even after three coats. But the downside is that I have to do three coats to make my lashes look how I want them to. I’m pretty meh on this mascara. I don’t hate it by a long shot, but I wouldn’t choose it again.
If you wanted even more drama, you could definitely add some falsies, but for this look I stuck to just the mascara.
Now that the eyes are done, there are just two more steps to this look:
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft And Gentle:
I used my Morphe fan brush and swiped this along the tops of my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose, my cupid’s bow, and just under my eyebrows. I love this highlight, but if you use it, make sure to use the tiniest amount, since it is insanely shimmery! I just swipe my brush into the product lightly, tap it off, and that is more than enough for me to highlight everywhere I want to do so!
Finally to finish off my look I added:
Sephora Lip Attitude Lipstick in Chic:
Green and red is such a Christmassy combination, so to complete this look I figured a classic red lip was in order. This is my favourite red lipstick, but I’m not sure if it’s still available. It’s Sephora’s own brand, and the colour is Chic… unless it’s C27. Either way it’s gorgeous and I love it, but any classic-red lipstick will do!
And that’s all! Spritz with a makeup setting spray to make sure it lasts all day long (I use Urban Decay’s All-Nighter), and you’re good to go.
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This look is really simple, so I think it would be good for just about anywhere that you might want to wear it! You could also, substitute the green liner for gold or silver glitter for a slightly different look, but I really love the green and red together, since it looks so subtly Christmassy. Or maybe it’s not that subtle. *shrugs* I wore this out shopping at the mall today, but I think it would also be great for Christmas parties, Christmas dinner, or maybe even as a simple New Year’s Eve look!
Anyway, I hope you liked this or took some kind of inspiration from it for yourself.
Thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas!
Hello again! I thought today I’d post a quick look at how I did my makeup for my fourth anniversary date with my boyfriend, as well as the fantastic MK bag that he bought me as an anniversary gift!
For makeup I went pretty simple, considering my makeup the next day was going to be pretty intense… (Our anniversary is the day before Halloween!).
I used my Skin 79 BB Cream and set it with my Rimmel Stay Matte powder. I also used my Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soliel bronzer to lightly contour my face, and used my MAC Soft and Gentle as a highlight on my cheekbones, nose, and cupid’s bow.
For my eyes, I used my Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze as a light wash across my lids, and highlighted the inner corner and brow bone with Virgin from my UD Naked palette. I lined the top lashes with my Wet’n’Wild H20 proof liquid liner, and the waterline with my UD pencil in Perversion. For mascara, I used two coats of my Revlon Lash Potion. Finally, for my brows, I used my NYX AUTO eyebrow pencil in Taupe.
Sorry for the over-exposure of these next two images, but they were the only non-blurry ones I got of my full face with my lip colour! I’ve tried to colour-correct them a bit, and this is the best I’ve managed.
Anyways, for my lips, I used my NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Addis Ababa, which I absolutely love not just for the colour, but also because it sets quickly, lasts a long time, and fades nicely (at least in my experience). I’d love to try more colours of this product.
One thing I’ve started to notice about my makeup, or at least the looks I love enough to take pictures of, is that I’m developing my own “classic” sort of look, which pretty much always includes a bronze or gold eye, flawless skin, perfect brows, contouring, and a bright pink-ish lip! =P
And now for my present:
I actually got this bag about a week before our anniversary, when my boyfriend and I were going downtown, and he said we should stop in at the Michael Kors store to visit the bag I have been lusting after ever since the day my best friend bought hers. I wasn’t sure they still made it, since it isn’t on the site. I had a tiny suspicion that I might get the bag, but I didn’t want to believe that in case I didn’t… I mean, it’s a very expensive bag, in my opinion, at about $250 bucks! But when I tried to put it back after trying it on he stopped me and I got the beautiful bag!
It’s called the Jet Set Zip-Top tote… so it doesn’t have a cool name or anything, but who cares?! I love it so much, I think it’s so simple and beautiful… and the leather is sooo soft! Also, unlike lots of designed purses, it has lots of pockets inside, and even a clip for your keys so they don’t get lost at the bottom!
So yeah, I’m super excited to have it, even like 2 weeks later. I’m actually probably much too excited about this considering its just a bag… but that’s alright.
Anyways, thanks for reading!
Hey all! I’m getting this in here a little later than I like to, but it is before the end of the first week of the month, so it’s all good, right? (Of course it is.) Anyways, just a few things to share with you:
MAC Amplified Lipstick in Impassioned:
This sounds a little like cheating because I posted my review for this lipstick only about a week or so ago, but I did buy it closer to the middle of the month, and I’ve worn it more than any other lip product since then. I could continue to rave about this lipstick, or you could just go read my review if you haven’t already!
Wet n Wild H2O Proof liquid liner
I basically bought this on a whim, though also partly to replace my ELF liner pen. Luckily, I’m actually really happy with this liner, though! It goes on super black, and it actually is waterproof. Even on those days when I’m in my makeup for hours and hours, my shadow might leave, but I am still wearing this liner. And it’s cheap! What’s not to love?
Sephora Triple action cleansing water
You might remember that I got this as a replacement to my Sephora foaming face wash, because I wanted to try something different, even though I liked the line. I do quite like this. I like that I don’t have to get up and wash my face, just pump some onto a cotton pad and it gets off all my makeup. It doesn’t leave a sticky or greasy feeling residue on my face either, and it’s more hydrating—or at least less dehydrating—than a toner, so if I don’t put on moisturizer right after, my face is still happy.
Non-Cosmetic favourites:
Knitting
This might seem a little geeky or something, but I really like knitting, especially now that I’ve basically got it down. I’m pretty proud of my bunny pictured above, too, even though he isn’t stuffed yet. Also, why is stuffing so expensive? I think I might take my mom’s advice and scavenge some old dead socks or fabric scraps, but yes. Also, I made a TARDIS wrist warmer, though my multi-colour skills are a little lacking, so it’s super tight, and thus hard to wear.
Miso Soup
Before you point out that this is a picture of instant miso soup, I want to let you know that it is just individually packaged portions of miso paste, which is what is used to make actual miso soup. You just mix the paste into hot water, and then add the dried green onion and wakame, and you literally have miso soup. I think this is great, because I love miso soup. Probably a bit too much. It is my favourite part of going out for Japanese, and I’m always tempted to order a second bowl. I don’t know why, but something about the simple, salty soup just makes me happy.
Also, it doesn’t taste like tofu, if you never had it, which I can attest to, because I hate tofu.
My New Blog:
Yeah, shameless plug. Still though, even though I’ve only posted a couple of times, I am loving having somewhere to post my thoughts about non-makeup stuff, as much as I love makeup. I would love if you would check it out and subscribe!
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And that’s everything for the past month! Let me know what your favourites have been, and also your thoughts on anything I mentioned above. I always love hearing from you, and would love you even more if you subscribed over at my other blog as well (and here, if you haven’t)! =) Thanks for reading, lovelies!
You're probably getting sick of these by now, but I hope not! I have some more stuff since my last post to show you. Some of it I've had for a couple of weeks now, and I'm already loving them, and a couple others I just got in the last couple of days. In no particular order, but I will try to order them by store. Also, I’ve decided to pretty much ignored my snack food purchases to try to reduce the number of pictures I need, and because it isn’t really relevant.
Wal-Mart
CoverGirl eyeshadow in Champagne:
I got this because I have this, or a very similar, colour in CoverGirl quad, which is the only colour I use in it, and it’s running low. I love this shadow because it’s soft, shimmery, and makes a great highlight or simple, single-shadow look.
Wet’n’Wild H2O Proof Liquid Eyeliner in Ultra Black:
I’m almost out of my ELF liquid liner pen, and, since I didn’t know I’d be doing and ELF order so soon at the time, I thought this might be a good alternative, without the crazy Canadian shipping of an ELF order. This is a pretty good liner, as far as I can tell so far. I’m not sure if I’m simply getting better control or if this is just as easy to use as the ELF pen liner, but I am really liking it, and it isn’t kidding about the “h20 proof” claim… this stuff is hard to get off without makeup remover!
Hard Candy Fox in a Box in Truth or Dare:
Somehow, I didn’t even know we had Hard Candy in Canada. I know a couple vloggers who like their box powders and compare the to the Benefit ones, so when I saw these, I really wanted to try them out. I almost wish I hadn’t, though, since this one, at least, isn’t very good… As you can see from my swatch, the bronze is really shimmery, and a nice colour, but no good for contouring because of the glitter. The pink is basically invisible, and good for nothing more than highlighting. I guess that would be the best way to use the pink side. Maybe the bronze can be an eyeshadow? I have also tried swirling the two together, but I don’t like the oddly bronze blush that give me, so I won’t be using this that way. Oh well.
Pro FX Fiberized Ridge Filler:
First of all, did you notice how bloody massive this bottle is?! It was about $5, I think, and thus cheaper than Sally Hansen base coats, which are about 1/5 the size this is, so I got this. I don’t regret it. It goes on oddly matte and invisible, and it provides a long-lasting base for my colours, which chip and wear far less than usual over this polish. I’m really liking it so far, and would definitely suggest it if you have access to a Wal-mart or this brand!
Bath and Body Works
If you are familiar with Bath and Body Works, you also know that they always have a sale on something and that these sales are often hard to resist… As you will see in a second, I now have more than enough lotions to last me a very long time.
True Blue Shea Cashmere Hand Cream and True Blue Spa Paraffin Hand lotion:
This line was on sale for buy-on-get-one free. I really wanted to try out both of these products, and decided to get a second Shea Cashmere lotion because it smells like frosting, which is never a bad thing. Both of these smell really good, are super moisturizing, and the tubes are small enough to fit easily in my purse. I think it was a good buy.
B&BW Shower Gels in Pink Chiffon and Bali Mango and Bali Mango Body Lotion:
The signature line stuff was all on a Buy 3 get 3 free sale, so me and my best friend each got 3 things. I already have a Pink Chiffon body lotion, so I got the matching shower gel for that, and one of each in the Bali Mango scent which is just fruity and wonderful.
Pink Sangria and Island Margarita Small Candles:
B&BW candles are wonderful, and I am so in love with all the drink inspired scents right now. These, again, were on sale, this time 5 for $25, and my friend wanted three, and I wanted these two, so it worked out great. Unfortunately, though, I am so in love with the Pink Sangria scent that I want to go back and get a big 3-wick one as well! I’ll try to stop myself…
Shoppers Drugmart
Tresemme FreshStart Volumizing Dry Shampoo:
Since my hair behaves best when I wash it every couple days, instead of every day, I wanted to try this to soak up some of the excess oils so I can get more use out of each wash. I’ve only used it once so far, and I haven’t quite got the hang of it yet, but I think I’m liking it. The scent is soft and nice, and it doesn’t turn my hair white, so that’s a plus. Also, this was on sale for only $5, so even if I didn’t like it, it wasn’t much of a risk.
Forever 21
Tan polka-dot wedge sandals:
I am completely in love with these shoes! The same day I bought these, I’d almost definitely decided to get myself my first MAC lipstick, but after seeing these, I had to have them instead! (I have myself on a weekly budget, so it was one or the other, I couldn’t buy them both.) The wedge heel makes these stable, comfortable, and easy to walk in. The neutral colour makes them super versatile, and the polka-dots make them fun and bloody adorable. I hope to get a lot of use out of these, especially when Spring and Summer roll around!
Random(including online, Value Village, and Chapters)
All About Me book:
I love surveys and fill-in-the-blank type things, so I love the idea of this book. It has a bunch of questions about different aspects of your life, stuff you like, don’t like, your thoughts, etc., and I have been having a lot of fun filling it in so far.
Coconut Oolong tea from Soko Teahouse, The Silmarillion from Chapters, and The God Delusion from Value Village (and unpictured: One Hundred Years of Solitude):
The coconut oolong tea is sooo good. It’s not a sweet tea at all on its own, and tastes wonderful completely on its own, but also with sugar and milk. I had to have it!
I bought Richard Dawkins’s The God Delusion from Value Village because it was $5, and I’ve been wanting to read it and besides, I’m much more likely to get around to it if I actually own it.
I got the unpictured One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez because I know I heard of it, and I’m pretty sure either the author or the book itself was recommended. Also, it sounded good either way.
And, finally, I got the Silmarillion at Chapters because it matches my copy of The Hobbit and my Lord of the Rings set, and I wanted to make sure that I got my hands on a copy of this one in case they ever stop producing these covers. I can’t wait to finish the Lord of the Rings again so I can start this one!
Tan/Caramel faux leather bag from Value Village:
And, last but not least, my “new” bag from Value Village. This is in really good shape, has tons of pockets, is much more waterproof than my grey, canvas Kinies bag, and just looks really nice, I think. It was ~$8, so a really great deal, even if it isn’t designer, plus my keychain I won from an etsy shop matches the bag’s hardware perfectly!
Also, if you would like to see a “What’s in my Bag” post, leave me a comment letting me know!
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And I’m pretty sure that’s everything recently, or at least all of the stuff that I’ve received. I have a few more things coming in the mail, but I clearly can’t show those to you until they arrive!
Thanks so much for reading, and please let me know if you have used any of the products mentioned above, I love reading to your comments and hearing other people’s opinions.
Have an awesome day <3
((edit: I just started a second blog so that I can talk about food, fashion, books, and nerdy stuff without it getting in the way of my makeup and nail art posts on this blog. I’d love it if you took a look and wanted to follow me there, too: http://thought-constellations.blogspot.ca/))
