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Bliss Fabulous Makeup Melt- Gel to Oil Cleanser

August 11, 2015

Once in awhile, you come across certain beauty products that you just can’t stop thinking about.

Enter Bliss’s Fabulous Makeup Melt!

We had a bit of a rocky start and I initially didn’t like it. However, after giving this product a second try and carefully reading the fine print on the packaging, I was blown away at the effectiveness of this cleanser.
As the package states, the Bliss fabulous makeup melt is a gel to oil cleanser. Initially, the cleanser comes out of the tube in a clear, gel form. As you massage this into your pores, the gel slowly turns slightly thicker and into an oil.

From wearing a full face of makeup, this cleanser easily melted away even my toughest foundation & primer regime (Hello, Urban Decay!). The result was moisturized, fresh, and soft skin that lasted until the next day.

In fact, while studying for my final, I was subconsciously touching my face and wondering why it was so soft that afternoon. Could it be the study gods, rewarding me for studying? It wasn’t until a few hours later when it hit me. The only difference in my skin care that day was introducing this amazing cleanser!
Initially, I had applied this cleanser on wet skin as I usually do. What resulted was a cleanser that did not bind and pull off my makeup, but instead smeared my eyeliner in a slightly horrific manner.

I’m really glad that I gave this product a second chance and that I read the instructions properly. Apply this on dry skin, everyone!

A disappointing start with a happy ending. I can definitely see myself incorporating this cleanser into my routine, especially if I have a full makeup face on.

This product effortlessly lifts my makeup off, revealing skin so soft I didn’t even recognize it as my own!

Thanks for reading!

-Carmen

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Anna Sui Nail Colour Review

August 9, 2015

Hi readers!

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a media preview event for ACI Cosmetics, one of Canada’s biggest beauty distributors. I was able to learn about many of the different brands they work with and brought home some gifts to try out! One of these products was Anna Sui’s nail polish in N800 – lemon yellow.

At the event, we were told that Anna Sui had completely redesigned and repacked her nail polish bottles, replacing the original design for a beautiful, delicate bird and an elegant ballgown-esque bottle.

This nail polish sells for $15 CA at The Bay. I think it is a good price for the detailing and quality of the product, as I will mention below. It would also make a great gift as the packaging and design is so beautiful! I would want to display this nail polish instead of putting it in my nail polish box – that’s how in love I am with the packaging! 😉

Here is a picture from 2011 I found on prettybeautiful.net with the old packaging. Some bloggers that attended the event with me actually preferred the old design, but I think both designs are very intricate and unique.

Since I have been cooped up writing final papers and studying for finals, I thought that this keyboard background would be very suitable for my current situation. I’ve probably seen my laptop more than I’ve seen people this week, sigh!

The colour goes on pretty light, I used three coats of this polish to achieve the look above. The polish was quick drying and gives off a healthy, strong shine when it is dried. I love how smooth this polish feels as well!

My favourite part of this polish would be the scent. While I was applying this, I thought I smelled some sort of lemon scent but thought maybe someone used an air freshener?

Nope, it was actually the polish and my nails still smell wonderful twelve hours later! The N800 has a nice, soft lemon scent to it but I’ve heard her other polishes smell like rose and lychee! Again, their attention to the minor details do not cease to amaze me.

Before I end this post, here is a picture of all the new Anna Sui nail polishes from the event. There are so many new shades, I see my N800 on the bottom tray near the back!

The ACI media preview event was my first introduction to Anna Sui products, although I have seen them in stores before. I’m really glad that I was able to learn a lot about the products that day, and it has quickly become a brand that is reputable for me.

Stay tuned for a post on the ACI media preview event! I’m really excited to write that post, but it is longer to write, so I’ll be doing that once my exams are over.

Have you tried Anna Sui nail polishes before? What did you think?

Thanks for reading!

-Carmen

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July 2015 Favourites

July 30, 2015

Hi everyone!

I can’t believe July has passed by with the blink of an eye (Hehe, I rhyme)! I haven’t compiled a list of some of my favourite products for awhile, so figured I would do that. I’ve been pretty busy this month and haven’t been posting as much as I would like, but am trying to get more content up for all of you wonderful readers to read!

I’m always raving about my favourite eyeliner, the Kat Von D tattoo liner ever since I’ve started this blog. Unfortunately, I misplaced my KVD liner a few weeks ago amidst bringing it in different purses, applying makeup in the car, etc.

I’m certain that it will reappear one of these days although I have checked the most common places I misplace my items! Instead of spending another $25 on it, I decided to try L’oreal’s lineur intense felt tip liquid eyeliner in the meantime as a cheaper alternative.

This is the first drugstore liquid liner I’ve used for a few years now, but I am quite impressed with it. I bought it in the shade carbon black, and I love how dark the shade is. I prefer felt tip instead of brush tip, and I find this felt tip really easy to work with!

Because of the felt tip and shade, it’s very versatile and you can wear it every occasion. You can tightline for a natural look, or you can choose to wing it out for a more noticeable look!

My mom had purchased Softsoap‘s body wash in sweet honeysuckle & orange peel,and I decided to give it a try one day!

I love this soap because it lathers very well, a little does go a long way! However, the reason why this product is on my favourites list is because I am absolutely in LOVE with the scent! I’ve never tried a honeysuckle and orange peel scent before, and let me tell you… it smells wonderful!

While we are on the topic of soap, I was also introduced to Caprina’s goat milk soap. The boyfriend was suffering from really dry skin from the harsh winter climate. He said that goat’s milk soap improve their skin greatly, so I decided to give it a try too!

I noticed that compared to regular bar soap, this soap is a lot more milkier and creamier. It definitely feels a lot more moisturizing than regular bar soap! Since I don’t have dry skin, I can’t tell you if it made my skin less dry… but I do enjoy using this soap, it cleans well and smells wonderful too!

I also purchased a new pair of glasses since my old ones were getting a bit scratched up and Clearly Contacts has having a promotion. Out of the two pairs, I really liked the Derek Cardigan glasses in 7037 olive.

They are very lightweight, comfortable, and stylish! I really like the design of these and have been wearing them quite often since I got them!
Veering off beauty products now, this is really random but I just have to share it with you as this is an absolute lifesaver! Mopiko ointment is normally used in Asian households for mosquito bites. I’ve been using this ever since I was a child! I am prone to getting nasty, swollen mosquito bites, I am probably allergic to something in those annoying mosquitoes.

Whenever my bites begin to itch, I apply Mopiko and the itch literally goes away in 5 seconds. A cooling, breezy, minty feeling takes over the itch and it feels really relieving. I’ve tried many bug ointments in my life, but I always end up going back to Mopiko because it works the best for me!
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That’s it to my July 2015 favourites!

What are some of your current favourites? Doesn’t have to be beauty related!

Thanks for reading!

Carmen

Estée Lauder Nutritious Vitality8 Overnight Cream

June 2, 2015

Hi everyone!

Can’t believe it’s June now! Summer is finally here =)

Anyways, I have been using this Estee Lauder Nutritious overnight cream for the past two weeks now, and decided it was time to finally write a post on my thoughts about it.

Prior to this night cream, I used the same The Body Shop seaweed mattifying moisturizer in the day and evening. But my recent trip to Kelowna really dried out my skin, as I don’t think it was used to the drier, interior BC climate. When I came back, I spent the first couple of days trying to repair by skin. It was flaking badly around my lip and nose area, something which has never happened!

I received this as a gift from the Estee Lauder media preview event in March, and had used it a couple of times here and there. Looking back, I should have brought this on my trip if I knew how dry my skin was going to get!
Here is the description from The Bay’s website:

This rich overnight moisture creme restores skin’s balance and infuses deep hydration and nourishment. Helps re-activate skin’s natural moisture defenses.Can also be used as a nightly mask for intense nutrient infusion. Awaken to skin that looks rested, renewed, radiant. In just 8 days, 96% of women felt their skin look more nourished and supple.

My cousins tried the cream, and the first thing they noticed was how amazing this smells! Seriously, this cream smells absolutely wonderful – clean and fresh.

Normally, I dab this cream around different areas of my face – cheeks, around my lip (this was the flaky area after I came back from Kelowna), and forehead.
I love this cream because my skin feels great after I put it on. My skin feels deeply hydrated, supple, and healthy. I feel that my complexion has improved and my skin feels a lot more radiant and bright when waking up in the morning.

This cream has quickly became one of my favourites and I have incorporated it into my daily routine. I honestly look forward to putting this on each night because it smells so great and my skin absolutely loves this stuff!

This cream is so nutrient rich and moisturizing for me that I don’t really need to apply moisturizer in the day. I used to wake up with dry skin, but I haven’t had a problem with that after using this everyday. I’m so glad that I discovered this product!

What’s your favourite night cream?

Thanks for reading!

-Carmen

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Amie Spring Clean – Deep Cleaning Mask

May 30, 2015

Hi everyone!

Today, I’ll be going in more detail about a product I briefly introduced on my blog back in September in my Amie product post. Out of all the fantastic Amie products I’ve tried, this one has been my current favourite for the past few months and is really effective in combating pimples!

First off, can I say how much I love the packaging of Amie products?! I feel like I mention that every single time I write a post on them, but I love the girly pastel colours!

The deep cleaning mask is a deep cleansing mask that cleans deep down into your pores to draw out dirt, while soaking up excess oil. Soaking up excess oil will help prevent future breakouts! As for the texture, it has a bit of a clay consistency. The mask smells like peppermint with a hint of essential oils.

Whenever I feel an annoying pimple starting to form, I rely solely on this product to get rid of it before the pimple actually comes out!! This is a really powerful product and will combat and kill your pimples before they even reach the surface.

I prefer to only use this product on problem areas, or where I’m breaking out. I find that this mask is pretty intense (and it has to be to kill those pimples!), and it may sting if you apply it to your entire face. The peppermint in the mask may also make your face feel slightly warm.

Since this mask is pretty intense, I recommend it for those with oily skin just like myself. I’m not sure how this product works for non-oily skin types, so I don’t want you to blame me if it doesn’t work as well for you=) Let me know if you’ve tried this mask and you don’t have an oily skin type!

This is one of my favourite products of all time as it really does get the job done, quickly and effectively!

What is your go-to pimple killer?

Thanks for reading!

-Carmen

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