GRWM || My Birthday Party Makeup || 2016

Just the makeup look I wore to my super small, casual birthday party with some friends a couple weeks ago. We went to an Italian restaurant, then saw a late showing of Batman v. Superman, and went back to my friends' apartment to eat ice cream cake! Twas a good night! But of course, I had to put on some great makeup to make up for my super-comfy clothes! =D Enjoy!

And if the music isn't your thing, feel free to mute and play your own. If you like it, the artist is linked below, and I know his music is also available on Google Play (so probably iTunes as well?).

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REVIEW || Vichy Ideal Body Collection || Aqua Sorbet & Replumping Lip Balm

Just a quick review of a couple of products from Vichy's Ideal Body range. These products were sent to me for review, but all opinions are honest and my own, and this video isn't sponsored!

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GRWM || Essence Cosmetics 1-Brand Makeup Look!

What better way to share a bunch of my first impressions of these essence products I was sent than to do a grwm using only essence stuff? My thoughts exactly. Let me know what else you want to see in videos, by checking out my haul video.

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DUPES || Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick vs. MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour

So I have a fun, quick little post for you today. It's been a really long time since I wrote a blog post that wasn't product reviews, but that's what I have for you today. Though I guess technically I am kinda reviewing these two products, but in a showdown-y, comparison way...

Basically, I somehow acquired a mini of Kat Von D EVerlasting Liquid Lipstick in Outlaw probably a year or two ago, and then a couple months ago, I bought a red from MAC's Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick range... and only once I got home did I realise... theres no difference between these two colours!! So, my plan is to tell you which I think is the superior product, so you need only buy the best of the two!

The Contenders:

The Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Outlaw (above pictured in the mini size) — Size: 0.22 oz ; Price: $24 (CAD @ Sephora).

Brush:

This formula is scentless, applies fairly evenly, at least for this shade, and dries fairly quickly, and I don't find it remains at all tacky, but mattes down completely and lasts all day long. This stuff is excellent and I kinda want every colour...

The MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Feels So Grand — Size: 0.17 oz; Price $24 (CAD @ MAC).

Brush:

This formula has a very similar scent to other MAC lipsticks, though most vanilla, and less chocolate-y. I find this formula also applies evenly, but the wand does hold more product, so it can take more working to make sure the whole lip is even, and there isn't too much product on the lips. I also don't find this one dries as quickly, and it always remains a bit tacky, unlike the KVD, so if you can't stand anything sticky on your lips, this clearly isn't the one for you. Because it doesn't dry as much, it is also easier to transfer if touched, and just over all doesn't last quite as long without touch-ups.

And the winner is...?

Fresh Swatches:

Dried Swatches:

Don't get me wrong, I really like the MAC Retro Matte liquid lipsticks. You should see my review video if you haven't already if you want to hear more of my thoughts on that formula... But for me, the Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick formula is the clear winner in this battle!

It's the same price, with more product, has an easier to use brush, dries completely, and lasts all day? What more could you possibly want?

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Let me know if you agree or disagree with my winner! Thanks for reading! =)

HAUL || Big Essence PR Package Unboxing & Swatches

I received a much bigger package than anticipated from Essence's PR, so I wanted to share it with you guys!

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And here are the promised Nail Polish swatch pictures. But first, a better lit look at the polishes:

With 1 coat:

And with 2 coats:

And also, I just want to let you know... I couldn't get any good pictures of the comparison, as they are very hard polishes to capture, but is a nearly perfect dupe for "Peace & Love & OPI" from OPI... and way less expensive!

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