Review | Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette

Heyy girls,

I've been testing out this product for a while now and I'm finally ready to give you my opinion about the Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette. Let's get started!

How's the packaging?
The packaging is very sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all. It has a magnetic closure which helps keeping your eyeshadows safe. I like the fact that there is a mirror in it, it makes applying your eyeshadows easier because you doesn't have to use another mirror. And I love the design of the top part of the palette, it's very feminin and classy.

I forgot to put a picture of it, but it also comes with a little How-To Guide where they show you 3 different looks that you can recreate with this palette.

What are the colors?
From left to right: Heaven (matte cream), Cashmere Bunny (matte medium brown), Sexspresso (matte dark brown), Silk Teddy (shimmery champagne), Push-Up (shimmery brownish dusty rose), Erotica (shimmery grayish dark brown), Nudie (matte light brown), Honey Pot (shimmery gold), Chocolate Martini (dark brown with gold reflex).

First Impressions | Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream

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today I'm here with my first impressions on the Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream. I bought this hand cream the other day when I went to the drugstore. I got it for 10$CA. The drugstore that I went is different though because it carries high-end brands like Benefit, Stila and Lancôme. But usually, you can buy this product at Sephora. 

How does it feel on the skin?
It feels good! No, but seriously it doesn't feel to heavy. Neither does it leave you with a greasy residue on your hand. It also dries very quickly which is awesome to me because I hate waiting for a cream to absorb into my skin (okay, maybe it's also because I always forget to wait and the cream goes on everything that I touch).

Haul | Spring Inspiration

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last weekend I went to the drugstore with one of my friends and I bought some stuff. It isn't much, but I was very excited about what I bought that day. I got a bunch of magazines and some beauty products. I hope you'll enjoy reading this quick post even though it's not very long and detailed...

The first beauty item that I got is the Pacific Blue nailpolish from Sally Handsen. It is just a beautiful true ocean blue color. It was also very inexpensive and I bought it because I've heard that those Xtreme Wear nailpolishes are amazing. Of course, their shade selection isn't as great as Essie, but it's okay.

  

Next, I finally bought the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15. I've already bought this product before, but in a darker shade that unfornately didn't match me most of the time (it was alright during the end of summer when I had a tan). I might do a review later if it ends up being my favorite concealer of all time ;)

Review | NYX Love In Rio Eyeshadow Trio

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today I am going to review one of the new NYX eyeshadow trios that they came out with recently. I got it in an Ipsy bag (I can't remember which one) from last month or maybe the month before last month. Seriously, I can't remember but that's not the point. The point is that I have been using this trio for a couple of weeks now and I am now ready to give you my honest opinion about the NYX Love In Rio Eyeshadow Trio in Segredos De Giselle (yes, that's the name of the trio that I got).

The packaging

At first, I had trouble opening the little palette. I don't know why but it didn't want to open. Of course, I broke a nail trying to open the palette (the usual, you know). But, I finally did it and I was very happy about the quality of the packaging. It is very sturdy and doesn't feel cheap at all. I was very impressed. It came with the usual sponge tips applicator that I never use, but you know, it's still nice to have it, just in case.

Review: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

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today I'm back with a review. I'm going to be reviewing a product that had been on my wish list for a long time. Like, everytime I walked into a Sephora, I had to swatch it, then I walked away, came back and swatched it again... And finally one day I ask the Sephora lady to color matched me and I bought it. Now, you might be thinking: " Better late than never"... I could not agree more with you! But, yeah...today I'm going to review the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Chantilly.

The packaging
The packaging is very sleek and classy. I love Nars packaging anyway, so for me I knew that I wouldn't have any problem with it. The applicator is just perfect and it helps applying your concealer with precision.

The consistency

It has a very light consistency compared to other concealer with the same coverage. Like the name of it says, it is very creamy and it is easily blendable. But, sometimes, if you have very dry undereyes, it can settle into fine lines or dryness underneath your eyes if you're not careful. You can also use this  all over your face, but for me it didn't work  well because during this time of year I have dry skin. I just don't like the look of concealer/foundation on my dry skin.

Review | Inglot Eyeshadows

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today I am back with a review of a product that I've been wanting to try for SO long. You probably saw it in my Birthday Haul Part 1... (drum roll) I am going to be reviewing the Inglot eyeshadows! I found their store in a mall in Montreal and I was very surprised to see that they have stores in Canada. I've heard a ton of amazing things about their eyeshadows from Imats haul on Youtube. Without anymore rambling let's see what are my thoughts...

Price & Deals
I got a trio of eyeshadow from their Freedom System. Basically, you choose how many eyeshadows you want (in my case it was 3), then you select them from their huge collection and that's it, you're done. It is SO simple and fun! They usually have deals like 2 eyeshadows plus the container for 25$, but they were having this deal at my store (I don't know if you can still get it); 3 eyeshadows plus a container with a big mirror for 29$. It was the same price as the 3 eyeshadows plus a regular container. Each eyeshadow is 8$ and the price changes for the container.

Packaging 
I LOVE the packaging and I love how you can change them places. They remind me of the MAC palette with the pan form MAC eyeshadows. I had no problem with the packaging so far since it is very sturdy and good quality. Oh! I almost forgot... it also comes with a double handed sponge tips applicator, but I use my own brushes instead.

Monthly Favorites | February 2014

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I don't have many favorites to show you this month because I just recently bought new stuff and I want to really give those products a good try before telling you all about it, but anyway, I still wanted to show you my favorites for the month of February.

I've really been enjoying the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer for sensitive skin. It definitely isn't as good as my First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, but for a drugstore moisturizer it is pretty good. I liked how light it was while still being very moisturizing.

Towards the end of this past month, I've started wearing more pastel colored nailpolishes. I've especially been loving the Zoya Dot nailpolish. I wore it two weeks in a row plus I did my pedicure with this same color. That should means something, right?

Next, I've been really liking this shampoo from Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Strong Lenghts. It is very creamy and smells SO good. I just can't get over this clean and fruity scent! It is moisturizing, but at the same time no too moisturizing so you don't have to be worry about your hair getting oily quickly. I found this shampoo perfect for the dryer months since I wash my hair everyday I don't like very clarifying shampoo. Basically, this shampoo is perfect for me. I think I'll even buy the conditioner when I'll have the chance ;)

I don't know if I've talked about this product before, but I've been loving this Garnier Fresh Eye Makeup Remover. It didn't irritate my eyes and it removed most of my eye makeup in one take. I do love this product better than L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, and its price is more budget friendly.

Review | Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara

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Today I'm going to review the Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara. I got this little sample sized mascara in an holiday kit at Sephora. I've been testing out this product for a couple of days now, and I'm finally ready to give you my opinion...

The packaging
The packaging is very simple, yet pretty. I didn't have any issue with the packaging or the quality of it.

The brush
The brush reminded me of the Covergirl Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara, but in a bigger version. It isn't too big, neither too small. It has a lot of bristles to it that helps separating your lashes.

First Impression & Review | Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm

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a couple of days ago I bought my very first Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm. I've seen them in stores for a couple of months now, and I don't know why, but I've never thought about trying them out even though I love matte products, as you can tell by my obsession for the Naked Basics by Urban Decay. So, here is my first impression and mini review of this product...

The color
I got the color Elusive. I think it is one of the most wearable colors of all the line. It is VERY pigmented, which was very surprising coming from a balm. This product doesn't look good when you have dry lips. It definitely makes them look worst. It isn't super drying on the lips though, but it's neither moisturizing. They have ten colors to choose from that go from nude to bright.

Swatch
Here is what Elusive, the only color that I own, looks like...

The staying power
It isn't super long lasting and I don't think it was meant to be that way. For me, it last 3-4 hours, and after it does leave a rosy tint of my lips before wearing off completely. I do have to reapply it after I eat.

Monthly Favorites | January 2014

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Today I'm back with my monthly favorites for the month of January 2014. I don't really have a lot to show, but there are new stuffs that I've been loving and that I've never shown to you. Let's see what I chose this month as my favorites...

This month I've had some problems with my skin. I've been getting tiny little pimples, which I never get usually. I've been using this Freeman Facial Clay Mask in Strawberry & Chocolate. It smells divine! It also does a very good job at deep cleansing my pores.

This month, I've been loving the Seche Vite Top Coat. It really does make your nailpolish dry faster. I can't remember if I ever put it in one of my favorites, but I mean it just shows how much I really like a product ;)

I've also been liking the It's So Big Mascara by Elizabeth Mott...a lot. It gives awesome volume and it is very black, which I love. 

♥ Review: Tarte Maracuja oil ♥

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today I'm back with a review of the Tarte Maracuja Oil. I got a tiny sample of this product when I bought a Tarte holiday kit at Sephora the other day. I've been using the Tarte Maracuja Oil at night for more than a week now and I'm finally ready to give you my opinion about this product/review it for you.

First, I really like the packaging. The dropper is very practical and distributes well the product. I haven't had any problem with the dropper. The product is contained into a purple glass container that isn't totally opaque so you can see how much product you have left.

I won't recommend the Tarte Maracuja Oil for people with oily skin because I don't think that adding more oil is a good idea. It is a good face moisturizer for people who has normal to dry skin. Again, if you have extremely dry skin I don't think that this product will be super effective on you.

♥ Urban Decay Naked 3 swatches ♥

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today I'm here with a very exciting post since I received the Naked 3 by Urban Decay for Christmas!! And guess what? I'm going to share with you swatches and more today! Last year, I did a review of the Naked and the Naked 2. You can check it out if you're interested in it.

 

It comes with a double-handed brush. One side is a flat eyeshadow brush and the other side is a blending brush.

 

♥ November 2013 Ipsy Bag ♥

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Two weeks ago I received my November Ipsy Bag. If you don't know, Ipsy is a subscription service where you pay 10$ per month to receive 5-6 deluxe sized beauty products. If you're curious about it you can check it out here. I have to say that I've been subscribe to Ipsy for a couple of months now and that I am very pleased with it. Here is an overview of my November Ipsy Bag...

 

 

 

The first thing that I got in this month Ipsy bag was this Starlook eyeliner in the color Topaz. It is a silver eyeliner, perfect for the upcoming Christmas time. As you know, I am not a big fan of Starlook's products but this eyeliner wasn't that bad. Of course, it doesn't compete with the Urban Deday's glide-on 24/7 eyeliners but it was smoother that the first eyeliner that I got in my September bag and the lip liner that I got in my October bag. The pigmentation is great though. I love how it is a full size product.
  

 

Next, I got this baked eyeshadow from BH Cosmetics in the color Aphrodite. The pigmentation is great, you can easily build up the intensity. The color is also very pretty for autumn and I have nothing bad to say about this product. You can learn more about those baked eyeshadows here.

 

Moving on the the next item, I got this nail polish from Nailtini in the color Champagne. I've been raving about the Nailtini's nail polishes since the beginning and this nail polish doesn't do exception. You can get a good color pay off with only one coat but I always put on two coats for a more vibrant look. What can I say more than I. LOVE. THEM. Yeah I know, I'm obsessed.

First Impression: Bioré Deep Cleasing Pore Strips

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as you might know, Target opened a store near me a couple of weeks ago and I went a little bit crazy. I forgot to do a haul but if you'll still be interested into seeing what I got at Target just tell me in the comments ;) So, when I was there I found those Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips and I've heard great but also bad things about them in the past. This is why I decided to buy them and tell you what is my true opinion about those supposedly "magic" strips. Just keep reading if you want to know the truth about the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips...

First, I'll just tell you a little something about my skin type, just for you to see if your skin would react the same because as you know everyone skin is different. I have combination skin to normal, plus I have sensitive skin. Actually, my skin has been acting up lately and I think it is because of the change of weather. But basically, my skin gets a little oily (not much) on my forehead and on my chin sometimes towards the end of the day. It is also dry sometimes because I have sensitive skin so my skin gets dry easily. I mostly have blackheads on my nose area. It isn't my a big concern about my skin but I wouldn't mind if they could disappear ;)  

 

So I've tested out for you the Biore  Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for the first time last Monday. So this is a first impression, not a review at all because I don't think that trying a product once can really tell you if it is a good or a bad product. So let's move on to what I thought about this product.

 

First, I opened up the little wrap in which the little white strip comes in. I put some water on my nose area for my skin to be wet. I did take a shower before so my face was clean. 

Next, I read the instruction and did what they tell me to do; I took out the strip after I put water on my face, then I put the sticky side of the strip on my nose. I let it sit there for 10 minutes while I was preparing myself to go to bed. 

 

 

Now was time for the removing part. I literaly felt like I was ripping off my skin when I was pulling on the strip. It felt exactly like when you try to remove a plaster. It was an horrible feeling! 

 

After that much pain I thought to myself: "There are better be some black heads on that miserable strip!"...

 

Guess what!? There were no black heads. Zero. Nada. I was pissed off. Then, I went to bed and while I was writting this post, my nose was tangly and I felt a weird sticky residue. It felt like the sticky thing from the strip at the beginning was now stuck on my nose. 

 

I tried to remove it by rinsing my face with water. The tangly feeling stopped after a couple of minutes and I touched my nose again. It felt SO SOFT! 

 

So basically, it did nothing for my black heads but it did exfoliate my skin. For that reason, this product was a total fail to me. Of course, I'll try it again and if my opinion changes I'll do a blog post about it. Also, if you know a way to make it work or if you noticed that I used wrong, please leave me a comment :)

I hope you enjoyed reading this post,

Isabelle-xxx-

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