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A blog that consists of sharing my 3Ts (Tips, Tricks and Thoughts) of anything Skin care, Makeup/Cosmetics, Fashion & Lifestyle.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
20 Stocking Stuffers for the beauty lovers! (under $20)
For those who have no clue on what to give to the girlies, I made up a list of 20 stocking stuffers that are wallet friendly BUT are amazing!! I will be definitely be giving out some of these for Christmas =) You can find these in either Walmart, Sephora, Target & Shoppers
1) Nyx's eyeshadow base ($6) :Cheaper version of Mac's Paint Pot in Painterly. Helps eyeshadows last longer and even's out the colour of your lids.
2) E.L.F. eyelashes: ($1) (Dollarama) - I use these lashes 90% of the time on brides and bridesmaids and they love it! Gives the look of fuller lashes but Natural.
3) OPI top 10 ($20): these are a must especially if you don't know what color to give. Rather than just giving one, which is worth $10, give this instead! The mini sizes are just right :)
4) Great lash mascara ($2): Use these to tame your brows or for your lashes when you still want your lashes to hold the curl. amazing for only $2 bucks!
5) nyx"s lip butters ($6): soft, creamy, pigmented, not sticky.....and cheap! nuff said.
6) Rimmel's wake me up foundation (13): semi-matte/satin finish, cheap, long lasting and affordable. comes in a pump form too!
7) Maybelline Falsies flared mascara ($7) been using this mascara for a good 2 or 3 years now. Just love the Falsies. Natural, lengthening and Volumizing at the same time.
8) Revlon lipbutter in red velvet ($8): My fave out of the lip butters, easy to apply, no shimmer, colour payoff/pigmentation is opaque
9) Lush lip scrub in popcorn ($10): Exfoliating your lips is a must especially in the colder months. It takes forever to finish this jar. made out of sugar soooo you can actually lick it off :)
10) Essie's Fiji ($10): My favourite Go-to Polish. Classic, clean, baby pink color that would go with anything and everything!
11) Milani baked blush in Luminoso ($13) coral-y, rose gold color that would suit almost everyone. its subtle, or can build it up for more color. Can be used as eyeshadow too! :)
12) Mac's ruby woo lipstick ($18) : cool toned matte red that would look good on everyone. a staple in every girl's kit!
13) Nyx Blush in Angel/ peach ($6): Love NYX blushes! Mt
14) Rimmel's wake me up concealer ($8): Rimmel's first full coverage concealer. Its creamy, illuminating and covers imperfections without drying/cake-ing the under eyes.
15) Nyx's lipgloss in beige ($5): It is very pigmented, long lasting, comfortable to wear, and easy to apply! Perfect Pink that would work on everyone. (mauve-y color)
16) L'Oreal eyeliner intense ($11): jet black color, sharp pointed edge (especially when doing winged eye liner looks), dries fast.
17) Shu eumura eyelash curler ($19): This is amazing especially for people that have small eyes. I have quite a few of these..one I use for my clients and for myself. the quality is great for the price.
18) UD all nighter makeup setting spray mini size ($12): Espeicially to girlies that have oily skin, this locks your makeup up to 12 hours! love this!
18) UD all nighter makeup setting spray mini size ($12): Espeicially to girlies that have oily skin, this locks your makeup up to 12 hours! love this!
19) EOS lipbalms ($10-12): its cute, easy to find in your bag and keeps your lippies hydrated :) I personally like pink sorbet and sweet mint!
20) Rimmel stay matte powder ($10): sets your makeup, light coverage, matte and gives a natural finish
Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas!
xo,
Denise
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Paris
Having MAJOR PARIS withdrawal.
I just love the city! I've only gone for a week and I had accumulated over 300 pictures.
The culture, landmarks, shopping, fashion trends and lifestyle was beyond amazing. Although it may be a lil bit expensive, it was so worth it!
Every girl should go here :)
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Glam Glow Youthmud tinglexfoliate treatment
I've been hearing a lot of good things about Glam Glow Products but i couldn't justify buying masks worth $70 for 1.7oz. But i saw a travel size version/sample pot as i was checking out in Sephora. for $21, i decided to give it a try..which would give me at least 6 uses out of it.
Description: (Acc. to Sephora)
What it is:
A 10-minute professional-quality mud mask for men and women.
What it is formulated to do:
This mud mask leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing. It works with the body's natural moisturizing collagen to provide gentle resurfacing exfoliation and helps to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer. While providing tighter skin texture and tighter pores, it provides a more youthful appearance and absorbs impurities without removing natural oils.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Ingredients:
-French Sea Clay: Absorbs impurities and toxic substances, while leaving essential natural oils and minimizing pore size. -Volcanic Pumice Rock: Multi-level surface exfoliation that you control to clear dead skin cells, smoothing out fine lines and softening skin texture.
-Green Tea Leaf Pieces: GLAMGLOW® groundbreaking patent pending TEAOXI™ technology delivers fresh Super-Squalene, EGCG super antioxidants, and Polypenols directly into the mud from the real pieces of tea leaf.
My after pic: (NO EDIT, NO FILTER) my face is so soft, Glowing and squeaky clean without feeling that it over stripped the oils in my face! My pores were less visible, although hyper pigmentation was still there, it definitely helped tone down the redness and was less visible.
Description: (Acc. to Sephora)
What it is:
A 10-minute professional-quality mud mask for men and women.
What it is formulated to do:
This mud mask leaves skin noticeably radiant and glowing. It works with the body's natural moisturizing collagen to provide gentle resurfacing exfoliation and helps to leave skin smoother, brighter, and softer. While providing tighter skin texture and tighter pores, it provides a more youthful appearance and absorbs impurities without removing natural oils.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Ingredients:
-French Sea Clay: Absorbs impurities and toxic substances, while leaving essential natural oils and minimizing pore size. -Volcanic Pumice Rock: Multi-level surface exfoliation that you control to clear dead skin cells, smoothing out fine lines and softening skin texture.
-Green Tea Leaf Pieces: GLAMGLOW® groundbreaking patent pending TEAOXI™ technology delivers fresh Super-Squalene, EGCG super antioxidants, and Polypenols directly into the mud from the real pieces of tea leaf.
My BEFORE PIC : (UN EDITED/NO FILTER): you can see uneven skin tone/redness, pimples or hyper pigmentation, oiliness, my enlarged pores around my nose and near my cheeks. i washed my face with my daily facial cleanser and pat it dry.
side note on skin type: oily, sensitive, dry patches, uneven skin tone, redness, acne prone.
As you place the stuff in your face, you can instantly feel the tingling sensation! I love how you know when time is up just by looking in the mirror... the color turns tray to a sea foam greenish grey.
the chunks that you see btw are green tea leaf pieces.
You can see my enlarged pores! deep
My after pic: (NO EDIT, NO FILTER) my face is so soft, Glowing and squeaky clean without feeling that it over stripped the oils in my face! My pores were less visible, although hyper pigmentation was still there, it definitely helped tone down the redness and was less visible.
The same feeling when you just had an amazing teeth cleaning sesh. :) so fresh and clean!
Overall, im super happy with this product. I love how its a face mask that exfoliates. Usually i deal with exfoliants that are cleansers/soaps..this is actually better because the time that it is on your face, it really sinks deep down in your pores and really gets out the dirt and gunk out of your face.
It is seriously one of the best i have tried, truly a luxurious product and treat you can give your skin once in awhile. If only it wasn't too expensive *sigh*
Have you tried? or are you willing to try glamglow products?
xo,
Denise
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