2011 Favourites

Hello lovelies,
2011 has just flown by! Here are my beauty must haves...
Favourite Fragrance
-Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy. It has just the right amount of floral and fruity scents that creates a very fun and feminine perfume. My biggest pet peeve for perfumes are that they disappear right when the wind hits me, however THIS perfume literally attaches to your clothing and stays put!

Favourite Hair Products 

- Live Clean Leave in Conditioner is by far the most softening, non-greasy conditioning spray i have ever tried! It has extracts of argan oil that seals in the moisture, gives your hair a healthy shine while protecting it from UV rays! And its organic, what more could we ask for?! 

- John Frieda Root Booster spray really helps my flat, thin hair appear more voluminous and thick. This spray claims to thicken your strands and lifts the roots, and it really does!

Favourite Makeup Brushes

- Elf Studio Brushes have helped my application become much more flawless and fast. Which are my 2 favourite adjectives with describing my morning makeup routine. In particular, I love the Blush Brush, Small Smudge Brush and Eyeshadow C Brush!

Favourite Eyeshadow 

- Elf Studio Endless Eyes Pro Eyeshadow Pallet is my go to pallet. It has such a wide range of vibrant shadows and everyday neutrals that you could have fun with when putting on your makeup. 

Favourite Primer 

-Revlon Cream Eyeshadows have been a favourite of mine ever since i first started wearing makeup! They have a great selection and it doesnt crease at all for my slightly oily lids. When i apply a thin coating prior to powder shadows, i noticed that it limited fall out and made them appear truer in colour. 

Favourite Liquid Foundation

- Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation is so light that i find myself reaching for this when i go to work, evening outings and even more formal occasions because of its medium coverage! This combine with a stippling brush and im good to go!

Favourite Powder Foundation

- Mac Sheer/Loose Powder Foundation gives my skin such an even complexion that sometimes i dont even use liquid foundation beneath it! It is so light that it is buildable without the cakey appearance. This foundation has lasted me seasons, and i just cant get enough of it!

Favourite Concealer 

- Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller has been my saviour for those late night study periods. It contains caffeine and lemon which help reduce puffiness and "wakes up" the eyes. There are also light mineral pigments so it acts as a concealer as well. 

- Mary Kay Concealer is perfect for those blemishes, redness or dark circles that need more intense coverage! It doesnt make my face dry, its easily blended AND it doesnt budge throughout the day. This is by far my favourite concealer!

Favourite Highlighter

- Benefit High Beam is a liquid highlight which creates a dewy highlight that is perfect for the cheekbones. I was pretty sceptical about this because i am a fan of matte faces but recently i have grown to love the magic of highlighters!

 - Quo Concealer Pallet. I use the purple cream shade on my inner eyes, under my brows and above the cupids bow to instantly highlight these key areas. I find the purple really compliments my fair skin and brightens it very nicely! I also use the mint green shade to counteract any redness or veins that normally occur on my lids. I apply this especially on my inner lids to highlight and bring more attention to my eyes. 

Favourite Blush 

- Two Faced Snow Bunny Blush really surprised me! It was given by my beautiful sister and my first impression was wow thats A LOT of sparkle, i would not be able to pull this off. But because of my reason excitement for cheek highlights i thought the shimmer and white shade might look nice. So i took just one swipe over all the colours then blended them all together in circular motion from my apples to my temples. and wow.. it really made my cheeks glow! And with the bronze colour, it acted as a 3in1 powder; contour, highlight, blush!

- Estee Lauder Tender Blush has been the first blush that convinced my how big of an impact blush can have to a makeup look! It is so pigmented and very true to the colour you see in the pallet. So if you are looking to invest in a high quality matte blush, you have found it!

Favourite Bronzer 

- Pur Bronzer gives a nice, natural looking contour to my cheekbones. Since it looks so natural, i also apply it along my jawbone, chin, and the top of my forehead for a nice overall glow. 

Favourite Lip Liner 

- Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner. Lip liner normally scares people because they dont want that intense drawn on lip look, however this liner is so blendable and it gives such a full look that i would choose to wear just this than an actual lip colour! I specifically love the colour Addiction.

Favourite Lipstick 

- Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple is such a pretty, wearable red with a tint of orange. What i love most about it is how buildable it is! So it doesnt always have to be bright red but you could apply it so you just have a light wash of red to your lips. And the rumours are true.. it IS moisturizing!! 

Now we have reached the end! Heres to another amazing year :) Lets make it count

xoxo, 

Krisstiii

REVIEW: Rimmel Fall Lipsticks

Hello friends,
Whenever you are having a lazy day the easiest quick fix would be winged liner and bold lips. Desiring this look, i searched for affordable lipstick to add colour to my normal everyday look.
The two i purchased were the Rimmel 082 Heavenly and the 166 Temptation.

Heavenly: Subtle berry, pink shade. Purple lips are getting a lot of hype this fall so i thought i would try it out!
PROS:
-Its different, and i have nothing like it yet.
-Its a wearable way to follow this season's trend.
-VERY affordable ($3.99 + tax CND)
-Add a pop of colour to a makeup look
-Glides on smoothly and doesnt accent dry lips like many lipsticks tend to do.
CONS:
-A bit too light for my taste.
-Not very flattering for my skin tone
-Smudges on items that touch it; drinking glass, napkins, etc.
TIP! If you dont like a shade of lipstick dont fret and throw it away, mix it with other shades! I like to use a lip liner underneath or add a gloss on top. Be creative. For this berry shade that is too light/bright for me i would add a liner under that is 1-2 shades darker to cancel it out OR i put a pink gloss on top so that the pink stands out rather than the berry purple.

Temptation:Classic bright red lip stick. This would be suitable for a night out or formal/semi formal event!

PROS:
-Flattering, and wearable red lipstick. Its hard to find the right red lip stick for your skin tone so be sure to do A LOT of swatches before purchasing!
-Glides on smoothly and doesnt accent dry lips like many lipsticks tend to do.
-Doesnt require a gloss
-Red lipsticks instantly makes your teeth look extra white :P
CONS:
-Smudges on items that touch it; drinking glass, napkins, etc.

Hope you found this helpful! What lipsticks do you recommend?
Until next time, xox,
Kristi

REVIEW: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo

Hey there,
Healthy, beautiful hair is a must in everyone's life. It is a well-known fact that washing your hair everyday can strip your hair of natural oils which in turn causes drying. I personally have thin, "silky" hair so my  hair tends to produce MORE than desired oils particularly near my roots and bangs. So, washing it every other day didnt seem to be an option for me...
Until i found the Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo.

Its main purpose is to remove 95% of leftover buildup remaining in your hair and scalp from hair products like hairspray, mousses and shampoos&conditioners.
After one wash i noticed my  hair was more volumized and it had a shine to it, not a oily/greasy but a healthy shine. This was because there was less residue weighing my hair down. And since my hair isnt pressed to my scalp anymore, my hair no longer produced as much oil as it used to.
I was in awe, that a girl who couldnt even last half a day with her oily hair could be pleased to say that she can  wash her hair every other day! woo hoo!
How i use the shampoo:
1) Wet my hair from root to tip
2) Distribute a dollar size amount of product. Focus on roots and under the hair.
3) MASSAGE
4) Keep in hair for about 5 mins.
5) Rinse all product off hair.
6) Condition with a hair mask.
CONS..
However, there is always a down side to every product. For this shampoo it is just the smell. It is a strong formula so it doesnt smell like your typical shampoo. It is very distinct so its hard to describe but it is tolerable so thats fine. And also, after shampooing your hair would have a "squeeky clean" texture to it so i would deeply condition my hair especially the ends just to retain the moisture.
I found the picture and for more info on the product go to: http://www.neutrogena.ca/en/getProduct.asp?cat=6&sub=25&id=76
Let me know if you have also tried this product!
Until next time, xox,
Kristi

REVIEW: Mary Kay Make-up

Hey beautiful!
I just wanted to do a quick post to express my new found love for Mary Kay products :)
I attended a Mary Kay spa seminar lead by the lovely, Agnes. And truthfully it was amazing! After properly cleansing my face, it has felt unbelievably smooth, and i had this natural glow to my skin. I purchased many drug store and high end products and some dont even work well on my skin. So, i love that i could attend their seminars to not only sample out their products but learn new tips on how to apply the products before i choose whether or not i want to purchase them. They have very affordable quality items, and i cant stress how happy i am that my mom exposed me to Mary Kay's products. So thank you :)

Check out their website: http://www.marykay.ca/
Until next time, xox,
Krisstiii