Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Product Review: Kat Von D's "Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick" and Urban Decay "24/7 Waterproof Liquid Liner

Dont worry, random readers, Not all posts are going to be girly product reviews. I just get excited when I buy new makeup, especially being a makeup student.

When I first saw Kat Von D's new liquid lipstick, I wasnt so sure about it. It looks like it would make your lips super dry and chappy, but thats not really the case.
This lipstick is like paint, and It will last a long time. You only need one swipe of the product and you will get full coverage.
 (yay me!)
So, you can see its pretty opaque, which I like alot. 
One issue I have with this product is that there isnt a large range of colors. ( there are only 6)
The second issue is that it seems to rub off easier than regular lipstick near the inner part of your lips. You may be able to tell a bit from my picture, so you could use a lipliner to fill in that part that tends to be more moist and it should stay there more likley than the lipstick. 
You can also still layer a lip gloss over it if you want the glossy look, otherwise it's completly matte.
 (Color: Outlaw)

Urban Decay 24/7 waterproof liquid eyeliner Is amazing. Its their second line of eyeliners in their 24/7 collection, both of which are amazing. 

 (Color: Retrograde)



One of the nice things about this eyeline is that you can make a variety of sizes of lines.

 
The photo above looks really shiny because of the flash. There is a bit of sparkle in this eyeliner.
The color I have here is purple with purple-pink sparkle. Dont worry about the sparkle if you arent into it, its very subtle. Also, this eyeliner peels or flakes, but only when you start to rub at it, so taking it off is very easy and requires no makeup remover.
The tip of the brush is very fine and pointed, which helps a lot to achieve the winged eyeliner.
 In the photo at the very top, I am also wearing this liner in a subtle wing shape.




Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Product Review: Comforter Bubble Bar, Dream Cream Body Lotion, and Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

Thats right, I'm doing a product review not only for you few that, hopefully, read this, but for myself as well, so I dont end up re-buying items that i didnt like.

BTW alot, if not all, of Lush cosmetics products are Vegan, made with natural products and made right here in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

      OK! so The Comforter Bubble Bar from Lush Cosmetics ( http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/bath-shower/bubble-bars/the-comforter- ) is quite a good size. It's about 3 1/2x 3 1/2 inches big, (200 g) and you can get about 4 bath sessions with it, depending on how big your tub is.

     "Blackcurrant absolute is extracted by solvent extraction from the buds of the blackcurrant bush. The fragrance is comforting and relaxing."-Lush cosmetics. Its true, the fragrance is definetly comforting and relaxing, but once you open the bag, the smell attacks your face and disturbs the nostrils for a quick second, but once you get into the bath, the smell becomes subtle.
     Also, your bath water becomes purple. At first I thought it was just my hair color leaking again (yup, i have purple hair) But I was wrong, thankfully. The Comforter Bubble Bar also has Cypress oil in it. Apparently it is an astringent, deodorant, toning and antiseptic oil.
    
     While some people say this product hydrates their skin, which it does a bit, but my skin still feels dry, so after every shower/bath I like to use the Dream Cream Body Lotion.

(http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/body/hand-and-body-creams/dream-cream) Literally, its a dream. Ive used tons of different kinds of body lotion and moisturizer, but the Dream Cream is the only one that I believe actually works. My skin instantly feels moisturized. Not only that but it contains Chamomile and lavender which helps calm irritations, reduce redness and banish blotches. I burnt my ear while using my curling iron and put a dab of this Dream Cream on it and instantly the burning sensation went away.

     Where the Dream Cream Body Lotion may, in fact, be a dream, its better to move on to another product for your heals and elbows. Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter.

 Oh, how I love this product. Its a product that can do what no lotion can do, and thats hydrate and soften the rough skin on your heels and elbows, as well as repair and strengthen the skin. http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/body/hand-and-body-creams/lemony-flutter . This cuticle butter is a bit greasy, but only if you use too much. Gently rub your fingers on it, a little goes a loooooong way, and its better to start off with not enough rather than too much. Lemony Flutter contains mango butter, organic avocado oil, twenty-two pounds of beeswax (!!!) and lemons, which is good for brightening the skin. Also, this product looks great on tattoos. Its revives the brightness but once again, dont use too much!


http://www.lush.ca/shop/ is such a good brand, some items are a bit pricey, but they do last quite a while. I have even gotten my fiance (thats right, hes my fiance now lol) into these products. So men shouldnt be shy to use them, there are quite a few items just for men!.

Cheers for now!

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Booooo!!!

I've been neglecting my blog! But are there even people who read it? Probably not, but last entry was emo, no more of that! I've gotten back into my groove in Canada.
     Well, Douglas wasnt able to make it up here to visit or to go to the Canucks/Blackhawks game due to evil weather and storms. But I was able to sell my tickets and get a free giant Canucks flag from the same person.
     A friend from high school is in town and I got to meet up with her for dinner last night. Its been 6 years since I've last seen her, but it wasnt awkward at all. It was good times.
     School is still fun, and still stressful due to the years it will take to get a good job. The past two weeks we have been doing decade looks and this coming week we are going to have to work on models and do a photoshoot.
    Myself and a few girls from class decided to start putting ads out there for us to do makeup for proms and weddings, so if your from BC, come to meeeeee!!! I do hair too lol. AND!...Douglas made me buisness cards, which I've very excited for.
    Speaking of Douglas, his blog has been doing really well ( Exotic Hikes )
Ok, I'm done for now, I'll be back!

Cheers

Sunday, 22 January 2012

Holy Hecksters!

I've been slacking, and its not because ive been busy. Well this will be a small update since I still havent uploaded photos from my christmas vacation. Theres been snow here a bit, but my boyfriend has gotten tons of snow in WA. Well over 2 feet of snow, I believe, as well as freezing rain and mass power outages. My mom only lives about 30 minutes away and hasnt lost power at all but also has tons of snow. Hopefully Roads will be fine by this weekend. Douglas and I have plans for him to come visit me in Canada and go to a Canucks game!
Go Canucks
and Go away snow and ice!

Sunday, 1 January 2012

Well...

     This winter vacation has been eventful. I still have one week left to be home then I have to go back to Canada and get back into school. Its going to be hard. Being home has definetly helped me realize the type of place I want to live and Its helped me think about my future more and how I'm going to juggle it all.
    A few days ago, Douglas and I went up to Mt. Rainier, and ooooooh boy it was super snowy and icey, but only really near the top, otherwise it was just rainy. One thing I didnt realize, was how much it snowed. Take one step and next thing you know, your entire leg is in a hole. Well, it was really me. Douglas, lucky butthead, has some kind of sixth sense when it comes to walking in snow.

                               No I wasnt snowing, The snow wall in the parking lot was just that high

                                                    This photo is a whole other story. My dear BF decided that I just HAD to see this waterfall. Well, the trail was icey and snowey and steep. Took a long time getting down to the view point. I also thought he was going to have to cut off my leg because I was, once again, stuck in a hole of ice at a weird angle. Honestly, I was more concered about losing my shoe in the hole and having to walk back with one boot.
                                                                My snow throne
                                                          My creepy/ damn snow in my eye, face
                                                                
                                                              


                               He said he didnt push me, but I can say that I didnt pose like that on purpose

 





Sunday, 25 December 2011

I Know I'm Late

but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I'll update tomorrow! lol

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Home for the Holidays

     Ive been home for almost a week now, and so far it has been somewhat eventful. My boyfriend finally met my mom, we also went to the zoo during the day and at night for Zoolights. My mom and I saw Sherlock Holmes 2, which was amazing. Douglas, his cat, and I also got christmas photos with Santa. Im anxious to see those. I do, however, have a photo of the cat wearing her elf hat before we went to take christmas photos.
     Tonight we are making my great grandma's christmas cookies, which we do every year, and they are the most amazing cookies ever but a pain to decorate because one batch makes sooooooooooo much, but I think I was able to recruit Douglas to help *evil grin*
    Tomorrow we will, hopefully, be going to a play. I say "hopefully" because I'm paranoid and hoping tickets are still available. Next week, we are going to Mt Rainer! And for NYE we are going to Portland, OR. Also, I need to hangout with Ashley. Shes really the only person from home that I still talk to. I knew my friends werent that great so I wasnt surprised that they only kind of contact me when I'm home, except for Ashley. She emails me all the time and was even more excited for my home coming than I was. Shes a good person.
     Oh gosh, so many things to do while Im home, yet all I want to do is spend all of my time with Douglas and my mom. Good thing I still have two more weeks here!

Douglas' cat, Leah, with her new Christmas hat. Also its her first Christmas.

Me and Douglas' dog, Millie. She loves dressing up and cuddling.

Brita likes to wear my hair on her face, and Jon likes to photo bomb