Top 5 July 2015

          Better late than never? I actually had quite a difficult time picking my Top 5 this month. I tried a bunch of new products and while most of them were decent I had such high expectations that I was not overly impressed by many of them.

Marcelle Soothing Cleansing Water 

          This was an impulse purchase from Winners. It is easily the best makeup remover I have ever used. It takes every bit of waterproof, 24 hour, apocalypse proof make up off but is so gentle that I could (and have) put it right in my eye and it does not sting. This size is apparently an "exclusive size" and it is clearly going to last me a while but I will be looking for more once I use it up. 

Flower Cosmetics Powder Up Loose Powder in Light

                I had been looking at the line by Drew Barrymore trying to decide what product I wanted to try and I am so glad I went with this one. It is triple milled so it is very fine and doesn't leave you looking powdery. I find it does an excellent job of controlling oil throughout the day plus it looks super cute sitting in my desk. My only complaint is that it only comes in the three basic shades of light, medium and dark. I could use something even lighter than this and would love if there was a translucent option.

NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Creamy Mauve and Coralista 

          Let me be clear, these are not the most amazing lipsticks ever but I do like buying them to try out new shades since they are under $3. The formula itself isn't bad, it just won't last as long as something a little more pricey. I pick one of these up if it's a shade I haven't tried before, see how it looks and then use that as a reference when finding a similar shade in another brand. Also a good way to get your new lipstick fix for $2.69. 

Lancôme Super-Enhancing Mascara Base 

          This was a 100 point perk from Sephora and I love it. It is just a primer for your lashes before your mascara and it really does make a difference. I was skeptical at first but figured it would be an interesting product to try. My lashes were thicker, longer and held a curl for longer. One of my male friends who would not normally notice my mascara stopped mid conversation to mention that my eyelashes looked amazing. I haven't looked up the cost of this because I am sure it will break my heart.

Nicka K New York Eye Shadow Quad

          This was an item from Ipsy this month and since I received it I haven't used any other eyeshadow. For around $5 these eyeshadows are amazing. The colours blend beautifully together and are perfect for my dark brown eyes. In the pan they look a little crumbly but that is not how they go on. Day or night this is my go to eyeshadow. 

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Thanks for reading!

A. 

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Ipsy - July 2015

          When I first saw my Glam Room I was not excited for my bag, there were a couple things I would get some use out of but nothing had me stalking the mail man. Luckily so since it shipped later than usual again. I'm not sure why it has been shipping so late the last few months, maybe when you redeem for points items it takes longer to process. Once I tried a couple items I completely changed my mind, I love the eyeshadow and bronzer. Let's get into it:

Shea Moisture Lip Crayon in Sarah $9.99 Full Sized Product

          This is an item I redeemed my points for, I am always looking for more lip products. This one is not my favourite and at first I was quite disappointed by it but I noticed that once it wore off it left a really nice stain that looked great under a pink gloss. I do not like it by itself mostly because I'm not a fan of the iridescent quality. Swatched below. 

Crown Brush Professional Tweezers $10.50 or $6.99 on sale Full Sized Product 

          I would not replace my current tweezers with this as I prefer to have ones that are a little bit longer but these are excellent. I do not have any in my purse makeup bag so these are going right in there. 

Jor'el Parker Eau to Parfume in Classico $21 Full Sized Product 

          I love receiving perfumes even though I am rarely able to wear them. The description says "Indulge in the spicy seduction of Indian Tuberose, the striking and sweet sensation of Turkish Cyclamen and the purifying calm of Spanish Mandarin." Now, I do not know what most of those things are but it sounds very exotic and smells so as well. It has a very energizing or awakening scent. 

Jersey Shore Cosmetics Mongongo Vanilla Coconut Cream Lip Conditioner $10 Full Sized Product 

          This is a 100% natural and USDA certified Organic with UV protection as well as being cruelty free. It is a lip balm, not exciting but always useful. I would not pay $10 for it but I will use it for sure.

Nicka K New York Eye Shadow Quad in NY075 Sierra $4.99 Full a Sized Product

          I was surprised this quad was so inexpensive, I love these shadows. This product completely changed my opinion of this month's bag. They are so soft, pigmented and blend together perfectly. The colours are perfect for brown eyes and I am glad I did not get the other option which I think would be best for green eyes. With these four colours you can create a nice, everyday neutral look or a more dramatic smokey eye. If I was to go on a trip I would just grab this little quad and leave my other palettes at home. See swatches below. 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave. Princess $10.31 Sample Value $20.31 Full Size

          I am not skilled in the art of contouring or much of a bronzer user. I already have a hard time finding foundation that is pale enough so added bronzer just makes me look dirty or like I can't shade match. This one is perfect for pale girls like me, with a light hand it added some warmth to my face without being too dark to work with my skin tone. Easily blendable, smooth application and hours of budge proof wear make this a beautiful product and also turned my opinion of the bag. 

Swatches for Shea Moisture Lip Crayon, Nicka K New York Eye Shadow, and Tarte Bronzer along the top.

          While still not my favourite bag I ended up liking it more than I originally thought I would. The bag itself is super cute and certainly one of my favourites. Overall I ended up liking this bag and the value is pretty decent. 

Total value of bag: $56.80

Thanks for reading!

A. 

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