Splatchy

So I went to CVS and on a whim decided to check out a self spray tanner. Lo and behold, my 1st attempt was splotchy and patchy. Hahaha..so much for spray tanning in the bathroom...Time to exfoliate!!! :D And perhaps next time I'll opt to go for a moisturizing cream-type or just go pro ;)

Either that, or I'll simply embrace my porcelain pale complexion.. :P

Recession Makeup Tip!

During tough economic times, one has to re-evaluate their spending habits. Starting a new job also means, re-evaluating budgets. I've discovered a fantastic place to buy affordable makeup. I was hesitant at first and decided to buy some brushes based on several online reviews & recommendations - They are only $1 EACH!! I also picked up their mineral blush, Mineral Booster and their studio contouring blush & bronzing powder. With a promo coupon, I got 50% off my order and the package was shipped promptly and arrived in my mailbox yesterday.

I used the brushes today and was happy with the purchase! Soft, dense and very blendable. The mineral blush had great pigments, easy to apply and blend and is packaged awfully like Bare Escentuals. I also got the Mineral Booster because I accidently left my Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil behind in Canada but this one works just as well, for a fraction of the price! I've yet to use the contouring blush and bronzing powder but I'm sure I won't be disappointed.

It looks like I'll be buying some of my cosmetics from here - since many of their products are only a dollar a pop. Shopping online for makeup isn't too hard afterall! :) Go check it out!

Suburb Alert!

Beauty junkies Rejoice! There's another addition to much anticipated Sephora arrival to Vancouver. Along with the eagerly awaited location in Pacific Centre in downtown, I've discovered that Coquitlam Centre is getting its very own Sephora too! Right across from H&M! Yay!

Rrrred...

Oh, I love this photo of Liv Tyler!

I might be several seasons of even years behind in the whole makeup scene, but recently, I've been toying with the idea of investing in a red lipstick. I've always found lipstick to be an adult thing: lip liner, lip brush, blot, reapply what a whole lotta hassle! I've always been a lipgloss/lipbalm kinda gal, with its easy application and sheet tints (Particularly, CO Bigelow's Mentha Lip Tints) but after perusing beauty blogs & magazines I'm keen to give the strong red lip look a try. It's universally flattering & makes your teeth look whiter, so off to the drugstore I go! Or if I'm feeling more generous, MAC for their famous Russian Red lipstick & channel my inner Dita Von Tesse or Gwen Stefani.

Makeup Haul?

So I've learned a new term "Makeup Haul". It basically means, when you overhaul your makeup collection and buy several pieces of new product in 1 fell swoop. (At least, I can only deduce this is what it means from reading way too many beauty blogs & YouTube tutorials late into the night...)

Today after work, I did a little bit of a makeup haul myself! *smile* Of course, as much as I would like to do my makeup hauling exclusively at Sephora - my student budget gives me more freedom and value for money at the drugstore. So here are a list of goodies I picked up today, with some help from InStyle's and Allure's Best of Beauty lists:

• Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof
• Loreal HIP Bright Shadow Duo in Reckless
• Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadow Set in Precious Metals (recommended as great bases for you to layer on your powder eyeshadow to help it stick & stay)
• Revlon Illuminance Cream Shadow Set in Moonlit Jewels (they were buy 1 get 1 FREE!)
• Rimmel Stir It Up Cream Eyeshadow in No Way!
• a set of 2 dome shaped crease brushes

Total cost? Less than $35! Woohoo!