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April Fails and Favourites

April 30, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

This month I got to try a lot of different products. I had lots of new stuff to try and test out. I had some things I loved and some things I just did not like.

For My Favourite Here is my list:
E.L.F Mineral Eyeshadow in Lunch Break
E.L.F Mineral Eyeshadow in Beauty Queen
I like both of these colours because they are neutral and great for a subtle looks. I tend to wear subtle neutrals most often and I really like how warm and mild the colours are.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
I like this as an eyeshadow base. I’ve been skipping my primer and going straight for this. It is matte and not too creamy. It also makes the shadow pigments stand out when you put them over the white background of Milk.

E.L.F Eyebrow filler and lifter
This eyebrow filler is great. Part of its greatness is the sharpener as the lid! Its genius!
I dont use the ‘lifter’ side as its not quite the right colour. I will use the filler end on the blank spots on my brows and use my brow brush to blend them in. Its the perfect matte brown and blends nicely.

Avon SuperShock Mascara in Black
I love love this mascara. I forgot about it since using benefit’s ‘they’re real ‘ mascara (which I love as well) but since my trial size is done I started using this again. I find it does not clump whatsoever and the think wand and bristles help comb and separate my lashes to help coat them better. Its also nice because Avon is not as expensive as benefit.

E.L.F Lip Stains
I love lip stains. I think they are the best invention in lip products. You can wear them alone or with lipstick on top. Ive tried the loreal/revlon 24 hour lipsticks but I found they flaked off and were extra drying. The lip stains just stain you lips. I’d suggest at least a balm over it just because the stain itself does nothing for the condition of your lips and they feel ‘natural’. If you wear lipstick over it will naturally fade away as the day goes along but who will know? you’ve got the lip stain to cover you! I have every elf colour.

My least Favourites are:
Mark. Light Bright Lighten & Depuff Eye Gel
NYX Photo-Loving Primer in Green
E.L.F Makeup Mist and Set
Hard Candy 1000 Lashes Fiberized mascara
Check out the video for my explanation why these are my least favourite.

Jennifer Lawrence Oscar Inspired Prom look

April 27, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

For some of you prom is coming faster than you thought possible. With less than a month away its time to get the details sorted.
Here is a hair and make up tutorial you can use for your special night. It is inspired by Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar 2013 look. Simple, fun and elegant.

Makeup

Hair

Have a look at some of the tools that I used in this look. Click on the picture and it will bring you right to the store 🙂

Would you rather…TAG!

April 24, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

I decided to do a Tag video today. I thought this was fun and interesting to do. Some of the questions were easy to answer but some of them were hard.

Here are the questions:
1.) Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lipglosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?
2.) Would you rather chop off all your hair or never be able to cut it again?
3.) Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?
4.) If you had $1000 to spend, would you rather buy clothes or makeup?
5.) Would you rather apply lipstick as eyeliner, or eyeliner as lipstick?
6.) Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?
7.) Would you rather only use one eyeshadow color or one lip color for the rest of your life?
8.) Would you rather wear winter clothes in summer or summer clothes in winter?
9.) Would you rather have dark nails or bright nails all year round?
10.) Would you rather give up your favorite lip product or your favorite eye product?
11.) Would you rather only be able to wear your hair in a ponytail or a messy bun?
12.) Would your rather never be able to paint your nails again or never use lipgloss?
13.) Would you rather shave your eyebrows and have none at all or sharpie them in everyday?
14.) Would you rather live without makeup or nail polish?

Here’s what I had to say

What do you think? I would love to know what you would rather. Leave a video response to the video or write me a comment. I always love to hear from you 🙂

Stay Tuned
Sarah

How to pick the right hair products

April 24, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Picking the right hair products can be challenging. I have put together a video of tips I find useful when looking for products to use. I’ve also put together a few links to some of my favorite products below.

Here are some of my personal favorite products though Amazon.ca

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Treatment
I like this one to cocktail with my other products for when I wear my hair curly

AG Hair Hard Jel (6 oz) [Health and Beauty]
This is one of my favorite gels. I use this or Regis volumizing gel. I’ll mix this with Recoil by AG and with the Argan oil Listed above.

Tresemme Two Hairspray Extra Hold 325 ml Aerosol (3-Pack) with Free Nail File
Every girl needs hairspray! I get this one as its usually available but the one below smells oh so good!!
Aussie Aussome Volume Hairspray Maximum Hold 295 ml

Not mentioned in the video but I am in love with AG Shampoo and Conditioner.
This is what I have been using for a few years
AG Hair Tech 2wo Color Treatment Shampoo (33.8 oz) [Health and Beauty]
AG Hair Conditioner Light (33.8 oz) [Health and Beauty]

and for a little extra I’ll use Fast food. It smells like pixie sticks Mmmmmm
Ag Moisture&shine Fast Food Leave on Conditioner 12 Oz [Misc.]

I really hope you like these tips and ticks. Let me know what you think 🙂

Stay Tuned,
Sarah

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July 30, 2012 by Sarah Leave a Comment

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