April 2015 Favourites




This is the second April Favourites I've ever done, I'm actually excited about this. I'll be putting the year and the month in my favourites titles from now on. I have quite a few favourites this month.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes
I've actually had this mascara in my favourites before but I finally bought a full size. I really love this mascara. It's really lengthening and volumizing while being easy to remove. I also don't notice any flaking and it holds a curl really well on my lashes.

Pure Ice Matte Top Coat
This is a cheap nail polish brand I've talked about on my blog many times before so when I found this matte top coat, I was really excited. It gives your nails a completely matte finish which makes them look really unique and interesting. I love it!
Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant
I had a few professional presentations and meeting this month and I wanted my nails to look really nice so I picked up. It's true to it's name as it looks really elegant.

e.l.f Lip Exfoliator
I really like my Lush Lip scrub but it can get kinda messy. This is perfect for your handbag or when you're on the go. It softens the lips and leaves them feeling moisturized. It also has a really sweet taste.

M.A.C Lipstick in Syrup
This is the first M.A.C lipstick I've owned and I think it's the perfect everyday colour for me. I've worn it everyday this month. I don't think I need to go into too much detail as most people own at least one M.A.C lipstick.

Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Shimmer
This is an amazing drugstore palette. I'm going to be having a full review coming soon but the shadows are all really creamy and pigmented. I've been using it a lot this month, especially the first row.

Sonia Kashuk All Covered up Concealer
I really like this concealer. It's not perfect but it is creamy and has really high coverage so it's perfect for redness or blemishes. As long as it's set really well it doesn't slip too much but I wouldn't use it under the eyes as it's too thick and slippery to work correctly.

How Much Does My Makeup Collection Cost?




This is a post I've seen other bloggers do recently and I thought it would be an interesting follow up post to my Makeup Collection Series I posted last week. I've only included my makeup products and not skincare. It's interesting to see how much money I've spent on makeup over the years. It would appear I have a fairly expensive collection. I've calculated the cost based on Canadian Dollars. Also a large percentage of my collection has been gifts from family or friends. I've been very lucky!
Bronzer- $68
Blush- $143
Highlighters- $86
Cheek Palettes- $165
Face Products (Foundation, Powder, Concealer etc.)- $272
Single Eyeshadow- $192
Eyeshadow Palletes- $443
Mascara- $56
Eyeliners- $339
Brows- $34
Lip Products- $413
Brushes- $249

Grand Total: $2460


How much is your collection worth?

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Brushes




This is the last day in my Makeup Collection Series. All I have left to showcase are my brushes. I love collecting brushes and I have a few favourite brands. As always I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Eye Brushes
Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush
Real Techniques Domed Shadow Brush
Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
Real Techniques Accent Brush
Real Techniques Brow Brush
Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush
Zoeva Wing Liner
Zoeva Luxe Soft Definer
Zoeva Luxe Petite Crease
MAC 219
MAC 217
Urban Decay Naked 2 Brush
Urban Decay Naked 3 Brush
e.l.f Professional Eyeshadow Brush (x2)
Unknown (sorrry!)
Quo Liner Brush
Quo Crease Blender Brush
Crown Crease/Shadow Brush
 Face Brushes
Real Techniques Stippling Brush
Real Techniques Blush Brush
Real Techniques Setting Brush
Real Techniques Multi Task Brush
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Zoeva Luxe Sheer Cheek
Zoeva Face Shape
Zoeva Silk Finish
Zoeva Powder
Zoeva Concealer Buffer
Sephora Pro Foundation 47
Simply Simmons Fan
Sonia Kashuk no.124

 Organization
In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

I keep the majority of my brushes in this cute planter I got from the hardware store. I filled it with beads so the brushes would stand up. I have face brushes on the left and eye brushes on the right. My dual ended brushes are kept horizontal in the white box behind.

Thank you so much to everyone who kept up with this series! If you saw anything throughout the week you'd like me to review just let me know! I had a lot of fun looking through all the products I own and I hope you enjoyed it too! 


My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Skincare




All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. If you missed yesterday's post you can find it here.  I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Today I'm focusing on skincare. Although not technically makeup, skincare is one of the most important steps in a makeup routine. I used to think skincare was boring but I've since seen the error of my ways and my collection has grown accordingly. I have a post reviewing all my skincare from the body shop here. If you see any other products you'd like to see reviewed just let me know!

Daily Moisturizers
Ole Henrikson Nurture Me
The Body Shop Illuminating Moisture Cream
Aveeno Fresh Essentials Nourishing Moisturizer
Acure Day Cream
Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Cleansers/Makeup Remover
Bioderma (Sensitive Skin)
Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes
Origins Checks and Balances
The Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz
The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleaner
Neutrogena All-in-one Makeup Removing Wipes
Face Oils
Origins Plantscription Youth Renewing Face Oil
Josie Maran Argan Oil
Mitchell and Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil
Josie Maran Argan Oil Light

Night Cream and Serum
Origins High Potency Night-a-Mins
The Body Shop Aloe Protective Serum

Eye Treatment
Skyn Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

Masks
Glam Glow ThirstyMud (review)
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask
Glam Glow YouthMud
Glam Glow SuperMud
The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-in Moisture Mask 

Exfoliators
Hey Honey Take it Off 
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish

Spot Treatments
Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

 Organization

In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

My daily used skincare sits on top of the set on drawers on my vanity so I can have easy access.

 The rest of my skincare resides in the last two sections of the mesh drawer in my cabinet. My more frequently used (for example once a week products) are in the middle section and my least used skincare is in the very back.

Tomorrow is the last day of my Makeup Collection Series. I hope you've enjoyed my week of makeup collection posts so far. Remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!



My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Lips




All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. If you missed yesterday's post you can find it here.  I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Today I'm focusing on my lip products. Lip gloss, lipstick, stains etc. Because I organize my lip products based on colour family and not type of product, that's how I'm going to list the products in this post. If you see any products you'd like to see reviewed or swatched just let me know!

Nude
Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment
NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Nude
NYX Butter Lipstick in Pops
Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in White Russian
Smashbox Lipstick in Pout
Rimmel Apocalips in Solstice
Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss
Urban Decay Lipstick in Naked (mini)
Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Naked (mini)
Stila Lip Glaze in Amaretto
Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope 
Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Crayon in Nudist
Red
NYX Butter Lip Balm in Red Velvet
NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Red
Bite High Pigment Pencil in Meritage 
Rimmel Apocalips in Aurora
Stila Lip Glaze in Persimmon
Stila Lip Glaze in Cranberry
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural (mini)
Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Lets Travel the World
Pink
Starlooks Lip Gloss in Cuddle
Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm
Stila Lip Glaze in Passion Fruit
Stila Lip Glaze in Strawberry Cream
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey
Covergirl Nature luxe gloss balm in Hibiscus 
Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Picnic in the Park
City Color Creamy Lip Stain in Flirtini 
Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Stawberry
NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee 
Revlon Matte Balm in Elusive
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp
Maroon/Burgundy 
J.Cat Wonder Lip Paint in Mad Splatter
Stila Lip Glaze in  Dazzle Berry
Marc Jacobs Lip Vinyl in Kissability
Noyah Lipstick in Deeply in Mauve
Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Exotic Island
Lush Liquid Lipstick in Confident
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo
Estee Lauder Lipstick in Crystal Pink
Maybelline Elixir in Celestial Coral
Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Berry Nude
Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Parisian Passion
Lipsticks
Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake
Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple
Maybelline Lipstick in Blushing Beige
Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice
Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Siren in Scarlett
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 14
MAC Syrup
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 107
Lip Treatments
EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint, Strawberry Sorbet, Summer Fruit, Lemon Drop 
and Honeysuckle Honeydew
Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss and Caramel Cream Kiss
Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub
Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm
elf Lip Exfoliator 

 Organization

In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond and my dad hooked up a basic vanity light fixture above. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.
 I keep my favourite lipsticks displayed on my vanity in this lipstick holder. I organize them by brand going across and by shade family going down.
All the rest of my lip products are stored in this container in my cupboard. I also organize them by shade. Drawers R-L Maroon/Burgundy, Pink, Red and Nude.

I hope you enjoy my week of makeup collection posts and remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Eyes




All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. If you missed yesterday's post you can find it here.  I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection. 

Today I'm focusing on my eye products. Palettes, mascara, eyeliner etc. Can you tell that eye makeup is my favourite thing to collect? If you see any products you'd like to see reviewed or swatched just let me know!

Single Eyeshadows
theBalm Single Shadow in Fit
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink, Tough as Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, 
Creamy Beige and Barely Nude
Cailyn Just Mineral Eye Polish in Orchid
Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eye Shadow in Rio de Rose Gold
e.l.f Long Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in Soiree
L'Oreal Color Infaillible in Time Resist White
Urban Decay Sin
Pixi Apricot Glow Duo
MAC Shadows in Naked Lunch and Satin Taupe 
Pacifica Ethereal 
Sephora Girl Talk
L'Oreal Color Infaillible in Tender Caramel

Shadow Sticks
Sephora Jumbo Liner in Taupe
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast

Drugstore Palettes 
Claire's Palette
Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Makeup Box (review)
Essence All About Nude (review)
Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Shimmer
Wet & Wild Comfort Zone (review)
Wet & Wild Pushing Petals   
Covergirl Ice Princess
Covergirl Shimmering Sands

Eyeshadow Palettes
Urban Decay Naked 2 (review)
Urban Decay Naked 3 (review)
itCosmetics Naturally Pretty (review)
Urban Decay Naked Basics (review)
Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 (review)
Lorac Pro 2 (review)
theBalm NUDE'tude (review)
Too Faced Natural Eyes
Smashbox Full Exposure (mini)

Mascara
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes
Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus (mini)
Essence Lash Princess
Josie Maran Black Oil (mini)
Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant (mini)
Benefit They're Real (mini)
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Eyebrows
Anastasia Brow Wiz 
Milani Brow Tint Pen
Estee Lauder Brow Setting Gel (mini)


Pencil Liner
ScandalEyes in Nude and Brown
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Roach, Deep End, Demolition, Perversion,
Twice Baked, Tornado, Crave, Ultraviolet and Mars
Sephora Liner in Electro Mauve and Iced Brown
Hikari Eyeliner in Storm
Starlooks Gem Pencil in Ultra Olive
Lancome Le Crayon Khol in Black Coffee


Liquid/Gel Liner
Maybelline Gel Liner in Blackest Black
Stila Stay All Day in Intense Black
L'Oreal Super Liner
Jordana FabuLiner

Organization
In case you missed yesterday's post, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond and my dad hooked up a basic vanity light fixture above. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

I keep all my eyeliners, my extra mascaras and my eyeshadow pencils in the top drawer. My everyday mascara is kept in my makeup bag.
 I have a mesh drawer that I got from Bed, Bath and Beyond that I keep in my cabinet. It's a very convenient way to store and organize a lot of little products in a fairly small space.
 In the first section of the drawer I keep all my single eyeshadows. Because eyeshadow is my favourite makeup product to play with I like to keep them handy.
All my palettes are kept in the one drawer in my vanity. Once again I like to have easy access to my eyeshadows. I also keep tape in this drawer to help with specific eyeshadow looks. 

I hope you enjoy my week of makeup collection posts and remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Face




All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection. 

Today I'm focusing on my face products. Bronzer, Blush, Concelar, Foundation etc. If you see any products you'd like to see reviewed or swatched just let me know!

Bronzers
Nars Laguna Bronzer
NYC Sunny Bronzer
The Body Shop Honey Bronzer

Blush
Nars Orgasm 
Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil in Limitless Pink
NYX Cream Blush in Hot Pink
Nars Deep Throat
Tarte Glisten
NYX Angel
Model Co. Cosmopolitan
Maybelline Master Glaze in Make a Mauve
Milani Red Vino
Milani Luminoso

 Highlighters
 Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights in Baked Starburst
theBalm Mary Lou-Manizer
Chella Highlighter
Benefit Watts Up (Mini)

Cheek Palettes
 Tarte Pin up Girl Palette (review)
E.L.F Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder in St. Lucia
Urban Decay Flushed in Naive
Tarte Park Ave. Princess Contour Palette
Benefit Box O'Blushes (review)

Face Powders and Concealers
 Clinique Blended Face Powder
Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder
itCosmetics Bye Bye Undereye
Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder
Sonia Kashuk All Covered up Concealer
Revlon Colorstay Concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Foundations and Primers/Setting Sprays
MAC Fix+
Benefit the POREfessional
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB
Smashbox Camera Ready BB
Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray 

My Organization
 This is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond and my dad hooked up a basic vanity light fixture above. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.
 I got this 3 drawer set from amazon. Applicable to this post are the last two drawers. In the middle drawer, I keep all my blushes and in the bottom drawer I keep my bronzers, highlighters and some of my smaller cheek palettes.
 The two larger cheek palettes I keep on my desktop to be on display because they're too pretty to be tucked away and not admired.
The last bit of organization that goes with this post is where I keep my foundations. They belong in a mesh drawer in the cupboard. I'll have more on this set up in posts coming later this week.

I hope you enjoy my week of makeup collection posts and remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!