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    August 2019 Product Empties

    August 30, 2019

    Hi Everyone!

    Here are my empties from August. As you can see, I finished my Butter Bronzer. Keep reading to find out what else I finished this month!

    Physician’s Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer – I think most people have tried this bronzer and love it. I also love it, but I wish it didn’t have fragrance in it. Why does a powder need fragrance?! For this reason, I will be trying out different ones. I may come back to it if I can’t find one that performed as beautifully as this one.

    Repurchase? Maybe. If they came out with an unscented version, I would absolutely buy it!

    Simple Foaming Cleanser – This was an okay cleanser. I used to love foaming cleansers, but I’m starting to prefer cleansing milks, oils and gels now.

    Repurchase? No.

    Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser – This is a great cleanser for a great price (especially at Costco). I use it in the mornings and I sometimes use it for the body.

    Repurchase? Absolutely.

    Benefit Roller Lash Mascara – It was time to declutter this little guy. It’s a great mascara. While it’s not my fave of all time, I would definitely consider getting it in the full-size.

    Repurchase? Maybe.

    Picture taken when I first got it.

    Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water – I really enjoyed this primer water. It was great as a primer and as a setting spray. I don’t know if it necessarily prolonged my makeup, but it helped my powder products blend in with the skin.

    Repurchase? Yes!

    Subi Beauty Perfect Pimple Patches* (read my review) – These were great pimple patches. They’re like the Rael or COSRX Clear Fit ones. It comes in a pack of 18 x 10 mm patches.

    Repurchase? Probably not. As a Canadian, it’s cheaper for me to get the COSRX (from Chuusi.ca) or Rael ones (from Amazon).

    What did you finish this month?

    Love,

    *Products were gifted to me.

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  • December 2018 Faves

    December 28, 2018

    Hi Everyone!

    I can’t believe it’s time for my monthly faves again! ANNND, it’s the last one of the year!

    I could’ve sworn that I chose the @narsissist Soft Matte Complete Concealer as a previous feature friday…I checked and I haven’t, so here we are! I am in loooove with this concealer. It blends beautifully into the skin. I haven’t used it as an under eye concealer because the shade I have is a bit too dark to use it as one. I use it as a spot concealer (I have the shade Custard). I’ve been using it for a while now and I’ve barely made a dent in it.

    I’m really loving this EcoTools shading brush. It’s the perfect brush for applying the base shadow. It’s super soft and blends beautifully. I also like how the handle is tapered which makes it nice and easy to hold. 

    Foaming face washes are my fave. I love this The Body Shop Aloe Calming Foaming Wash. As it says on the bottle, it’s very gentle on sensitive skin. I use it every day and I got it in September which means it lasts about 3 months. Although, sometimes I have used more than 1 pump, so I could probably stretch it to 4 next time. It is a bit pricey, so I suggest waiting for a sale if you plan to pick this up.

    I know Kat von D is controversial at the moment and people are boycotting the brand because of her personal choice to not vaccinate her child. I also know that so many people love this palette that I decided to put aside whatever conflicting views I may have with her own personal views and try the Shade + Light Contour Palette.

    While I haven’t had the chance to try all of the shades, I love the shade sombre for my contour (true taupe contour). It’s the perfect one for my skin tone. The others look a bit dark, but I can use those as eyeshadow or maybe use them for when I just take Instagram selfies so that you can actually see the contour in pictures. I would definitely consider buying the shade sombre when I finish this one or maybe I can find a dupe from another brand.

    I made these brown sugar cookies for Christmas and they are so yummy. Especially when you use them after they’ve cooled down enough to make ice cream sandwiches. I just used vanilla ice cream because we had some for apple pie, but since the cookies are plain, you could use any ice cream!

    Love,

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  • The Body Shop Skincare Haul | September 2018

    September 26, 2018

    Hi Everyone!

    As you may have already gathered, I really like The Body Shop skincare products. The tea tree oil line has been great for controlling and preventing acne.

    Check out my reviews:
    Tea Tree Oil Anti-Imperfection Daily Solution (I don’t think they sell this anymore)
    Tea Tree Oil Targeted Gel Blemish Stick
    Colour Adapting BB Cream

    The Body Shop was having a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale, so I decided to pick up products that I haven’t tried yet. I chose three of the tea tree oil products, an aloe cleanser and the pink grapefruit exfoliating gel scrub.

    Tea Tree Oil

    I tried this out already and it’s not oily like the Tarte Maracuja Oil (which I was expecting), it was similar to the Anti-Imperfection Daily Solution. It smells very strong (more than the solution).

    • Targeted care for blemished skin
    • Can be used direct on skin or for facial steaming
    • Soothing
    • Does not dry out skin

    Tea Tree Oil Anti-Imperfection Night Mask

    I have not tried this yet, but I’m excited to see how well it works.

    • Skin instantly looks and feels refreshed, purified, and soothed.
    • In the morning, imperfections* appear reduced.
    • Skin looks healthier, smoother, and mattified.
    • Improves appearance of pores.
    • Helps maintain clearer-looking skin.
    • Tone, texture, and oiliness
    • Features a refreshing memory-gel texture and is infused with tea tree oil grown in the foothills of Mount Kenya.
    • Alcohol-free, no pillow-staining formula.
    • TOP TIP: Pop the Night Mask in the fridge for an ultra-refreshing feeling.

    Tea Tree Oil Skin Clearing Mattifying Toner

    I haven’t tried this yet because I recently picked up the Thayers Witch Hazel toner and just started using it. I didn’t want to try too many new products all at once.

    • Refreshing, purifying toner
    • Made with purifying tea tree oil from the foothills of Mount Kenya
    • Removes residual make-up and impurities
    • Shake-to-activate mattifying powders reduce shine
    • Skin appears visibly clearer
    • Pores appear tighter

    Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Body Scrub

    I’ve used their body scrub before, but they’ve reformulated it since then. I’ve tried the one that’s more like a sugar scrub. This one is interesting because it’s a gel texuture, but then when you rub it in, you can feel the grittiness of it. It smells refreshing and it works well. Is it worth $22 though? I’m not sure.

    • Body exfoliator
    • Smoothes and refines skin
    • Buffs away dead skin cells
    • Leaves skin beautifully softer and refined
    • Fresh, energizing gel texture
    • Energizing scent

    Aloe Vera Gentle Foaming Wash

    This is very light and I like that it’s foamy. My sensitive skin hasn’t reacted to it, but it is a bit pricey when it’s regular price.

    • Formulated for sensitive skin
    • Pure Community Trade aloe from Campeche, Mexico
    • No added fragrance, color or alcohol
    • Formulated without preservatives

    I will post reviews of the Tea Tree Oil products once I’ve tested them out properly.

    What are your fave Body Shop products?

    Love,

    jen

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  • Beauty Recommendations from Instagrammers

    July 2, 2018

    Hi Everyone!

    Every now and then when I post a pic on Instagram, I’ll ask my Instagram followers for beauty recommendations and sometimes when I post about a new blog post, someone who recommend a brand they like that has a similar product. Here’s a list of products recommended by my fellow beauty Instagrammers. I provided links to the Instagram accounts of the ladies who recommended the products too.

    As you know, I like The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil products. Check out my reviews of two of their products below!

    Targeted Gel Blemish Stick | Anti-Imperfection Daily Solution

    I was recommended several other products from the line.

    TITLES JC(3)

    Tea Tree Anti-Imperfection Night Mask

    Tea Tree Oil

    Tea Tree Oil Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser

    Tea Tree Oil Skin Clearing Mattifying Facial Toner

    Recommended by @brittdanielsbeauty,  @mia.ind & @themakeuptreasury

    After posting about the Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, I was recommended a similar product. This is the only recommendation where I hadn’t heard of the brand before. It’s always nice to learn about new brands.

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    Ongaro Probiotic Enzyme Exfoliator

    Recommended by @thewellnessmama

    After posting my This or That post on Cleansing Balms (comparing Clinique’s and Pixi’s), someone said the It Cosmetics balm was good. I can’t find the comment now, so I don’t know who recommended it.

    byebyemakeup_main.jpgIT Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Balm

    I was asking for recommendations for favourite CC Creams and tinted moisturizers, I was recommended two:

    TITLES JC(8)

    IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF50+

    NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30

    Recommended by @mariiacanoa & @celiniblini

    I love facial mists, I have the Cucumber Water Hydrating Face Mist from Pearlessence that I got from Winners and the Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist (Read my review).

    TITLES JC(7)Saturday Skin Daily Dew Hydrating Essence Mist

    Mario Badescu Facial Spray

    Recommended by @rubiredlipstick & @girlandtheblossom

    I love the Garnier Micellar Water and I was recommended the one with Argan Oil.

    3005966Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water with Argan Oil

    Recommended by @jeanicaxx

    edfgeNARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Recommended by @thewelshchic

    TITLES JC(4)Bobbi Brown Blush

    NARS Blush

    Revlon Powder Blush

    TheBalm Blush

    Recommended by @editionalbeauty & @icxbeauty

    TITLES JC(6)MAC Lipstick in Modesty (cremesheen)

    MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy (matte)

    MAC Lipstick in Peach Blossom (cremesheen)

    Recommended by @swatchesbyeva, @lipglossnlashes82 & @shellsmakeupchair

    What are some of your beauty recommendations/favourites?

    Love,

    jen

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