tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22757651049412092442024-02-25T23:02:08.690-08:00The Love of LipstickAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-56907566810590567152014-11-05T09:10:00.000-08:002014-11-05T09:10:00.057-08:00MAC Nymphette vs. NARS Orgasm {Dupe!} <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
If you've read my blog before you know I <i>love</i> the color gold. <i>Love. </i>And another one of my favorite colors is peach, so put the two together and naturally you will create the most beautiful shade of lip gloss <i>ever. </i>Since I love these colors so much I sometimes find that I have very similar products in my collection...</div>
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Nymphette was the first gloss I ever bought from MAC and it's still one of my favorites. Its the perfect top over almost any pinky/ nude lipstick and yet beautiful on its own as well. </div>
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NARS Orgasm blush is a cult favorite. So much so they extended their Orgasm line to include an illuminator, lip gloss, nail polish, and one of their famous multiples. When they reformulated their lipglosses and Sephora offered a deluxe sample of their Orgasm gloss as a Beauty Insider 100 Point Perk, so naturally I snatched it up. Once I brought it home, swatched it next to Nymphette and found their almost exact dupes for each other. If you own one you probably don't need the other. </div>
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<u>MAC Nymphette<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Color</div>
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Nymphette is a true peach color with finely milled gold micro glitter
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Orgasm is more of a pinky- coral (so a tad brighter) with the same
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Texture</div>
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Like most MAC glosses Nymphette is quite sticky, but the stickier the
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Orgasm has a much smoother and silkier texture.</div>
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That delicious MAC vanilla smell but a more muted glossy version.</div>
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I can’t really place the scent here.
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$18 CDN</div>
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MAC counters, stores, and online</div>
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<i>What do you think? Dupe or not? Have you tried either of these glosses?</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-72913191001295500912014-11-01T22:24:00.001-07:002014-11-01T22:44:59.914-07:00{Halloween 2014}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I hope everyone had a fun (and safe) Halloween this weekend! </div>
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I absolutely <em>love </em>Halloween (or any opportunity to dress up really) so I wanted to share with you my two Halloween looks this year, from Thursday and Friday night.</div>
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<strong>Halloween 1.0 </strong>Rosie the Riveter</div>
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My WWII pin-up girl was probably the easiest costume I've ever put together. Denim on denim, big lashes, red lips. Check!</div>
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For the eyes, I used mostly shadows from my <em><a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/08/lorac-pro-original.html" target="_blank">Lorac Pro palette</a> (</em>which continues to be one of my favs btw) as well as the <em>MAC Naked pigment</em>. I wore a limited edition <em>MAC lipstick in</em> <em>Ruby</em> from the Pedro Lourenco collection, topped with the <em>MAC Viva Glam Rihanna</em> <em>gloss</em>. </div>
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<strong>Halloween 2.0</strong> Leopard</div>
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I think I've been some form of cat for Halloween every year for the last four years. This year, however, I took things to another level. HEAD-TO-TOE leopard print. It. Was. The. Best. </div>
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I used an angled liner brush and a pot of <em>Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner</em> to create the spots on my face, and color in my kitten nose. For the eyes, I used another <em>MAC</em> <em>pigment in</em> <em>Museum Bronze</em> (a color I'm now obsessed with)<em> </em>all over the lid and then went to town with<em> MAC Global Glow MSF</em> all over my face; as a contour, blush, to blend out the pigment on my lid. Finally, I used a <em>MAC glitter</em> <em>in Gold</em> and a little <em>Fix+ to</em> fill in each of the spots with glitter and highlight the inner corners of my eyes. <br />
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In these photos I am wearing a <em>Revlon Matte Balm in Sultry</em>, but I swapped it for <em>MAC Twig</em> to achieve a more brown nude. I also wore the same pair of <em>Ardell 106 Fashion Lashes</em> in both looks, which were fab and made me feel like Barbie. <br />
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<em>What were you this Halloween??</em></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-64553884721367232892014-08-04T09:30:00.000-07:002014-08-04T09:30:01.187-07:00Lorac PRO {The Original}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Everybody and their mother has been talking about the Lorac Pro Palette 2 and here I am all like "hey everyone take a look at my brand new <i>original</i> Lorac Pro Palette!"... but seriously! <i>How</i> did I miss out on this the first time around?</div>
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If you, like me, never picked up the Original Lorac Pro Palette when it was first released, please read for all the reasons and pretty swatches as to why you should now. </div>
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First of all, let me say that since Sephora stopped carrying Lorac, this product (or any other product from Lorac Cosmetics) is not easy to get a hold of if you're a Canadian. I did find out that it is available on the Kohls website (and they ship internationally through a third party site) but <i>fortunately </i>for me my beautiful friend Karen from <a href="http://kpsays.com/" target="_blank">KPSays</a> offered to send me the Lorac Pro (and by minor miscommunication also the Lorac Pro 2 haha) all the way from Georgia so I would be lucky enough to get my hands on what is now my new favorite palette. For those of you in the United States this palette is available at Ulta, the Lorac website, and any other Lorac retailer. It retails for $42 USD. </div>
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Let me just say that when I first opened this palette I didn't want to use it. I didn't want to swatch it, or touch it, or ruin it in any way, it is <i>that</i> gorgeous. </div>
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Both Pro palettes house 16 extremely soft, extremely pigmented shadows. The palette is organized so that the 8 matte shades are lined up along the top row, and 8 shimmer shades along the bottom. While it is a neutral palette I found there is a great range from the brightest to the deepest of colors. </div>
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The packaging is veryyyy slim, I was actually quite surprised! It is the same length as the Naked palettes only a little bit taller and half the width (yes, half). It is a rubberized cardboard palette so I do find that shimmer and powder from the shadows, my fingers, and just regular wear and tear clings to the packaging but can be wiped off easily with a damp towel or makeup remover wipe if you really need to. <i>Side note: Wouldn't it be nice for all of us OCD organizers if all eyeshadow palettes were the same dimensions? Storage would be a dreammm.</i></div>
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Overall, the majority of the shades in this palette are very <i>warm</i> in tone which I absolutely love; shades like <i>Sable, Expresso, Gold, </i>and<i> Garnet</i> stand out to me the most. However there are select cooler shades that round it out nicely and make it very versatile; such as <i>Mauve, Pewter, </i>and<i> Slate. </i></div>
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Like I said, the shadows themselves are extremely soft, pigmented, and easy to blend. They're especially easy to work with if you're a novice such as myself. <i>But because</i> they're so soft they can make a small mess of the palette (see below) when you dip your brush or fingers into them. This being said I don't find that there is a lot of fall out while blending these shadows into my eye looks. With a soft hand a little goes a looong way; if you're generally an aggressive blender, these shadows may not get along with you! <br />
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I've been experimenting a lot with this palette but my favorite look so far is to buff <i>Taupe </i>into the crease (which is actually a really great everyday blending shade), then pack <i>Gold </i>all over the lid. I then deepen the outer v and crease with Garnet and lined/ smoked out the waterline with a black liner and the shade <i>Black</i>. This is a look I can see myself replicating a lot, especially as we transition into some cooler months.<br />
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Another one of my favorites is to build up the matte brown colors in the crease, starting with <i>Taupe, </i>then moving to <i>Sable,</i>and <i>Expresso</i> and then applying one of the lighter shimmer shades all over the lid. I just happened to use a mixture of all three. It's easy to start with just <i>Taupe </i>and <i>Sable</i> in the crease for a more day time appropriate look and then build the intensity up with <i>Expresso</i> to transition into an effortless yet more intense evening/ going out look. <br />
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Finally, since Karen did send me both palettes I took the opportunity to snap a side by side comparision. As you can see the Lorac 2 is much cooler in tone but again has a few warm shades rounding it out like <i>Nectar, Rose, </i>and <i>Cocoa. </i>While equally beautiful it's too cool for my personal taste so I actually sold it to a friend, which is why I didn't dip my fingers into it as well. <br />
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Since this is my first time using any Lorac product and I have to say that I am so disappointed I didn't take advantage of having access to the brand while they were still in Sephora *kicks self* I honestly think that the Pro Palette(s) give the Naked Palettes a run for their money. The shadows are equally pigmented, and maybe even <i>softer</i> than Urban Decay's formula. Not to mention that it cost me less to buy <i>and ship </i>the Lorac Pro <i>to my house</i> than what it costs to go to my local Sephora and pick up any one of the Naked palettes ($56CDN bought/shipped vs. $64CDN retail) <b> <i>Have you tried both?? Which do you prefer?</i></b></div>
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I want to thank you Karen 100x over for taking the time to send these to me. </div>
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If you can't already tell, I am in <i>love.</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">I was recently tagged to do this Lip Product addict tag from the beautiful MJ from <a href="http://mjintheskywithglitter.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">MJ in the Sky with Glitter</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">I thought no better way to celebrate today than with a lipstick related tag; that and a bold lip of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">Oh, Burts Bees. I love their Grapefruit "Refreshing" balm and am nearing the end of my third tube! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">One treatment that I'm interested in trying is the </span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=BITE%20BEAUTY%20Agave%20Lip%20Mask%20Champagne%20P387971&skuId=1619576&country_switch=ca&productId=P387971&_requestid=147700#BVRRWidgetID" style="line-height: 20.790000915527344px;" target="_blank">Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"> in Champagne... It's rose gold, need I say more?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">I <i>love</i> reds. But I have to say my most eye-catching would be Viva Glam Rihanna, I talk a little more about it <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/03/my-secret-long-wearing-comfortable-red.html" target="_blank">here</a> but the frosted finish is stunning. Paired with the Viva Glam Riri Lipglass and were talking ruby-red <i>perfection. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I think "luxury" cosmetics I think Chanel, I think Tom Ford, Dior and YSL. None of which I own... So as for my most <i>expensive</i> lipsticks (which also happens to be one of my favorites) I have <a href="http://www.sephora.com/la-creme-P374933" target="_blank">Too Faced La Creme Lipstick in Bumbleberry</a>. It's formula is incredibly buttery and moisturizing and fades of evenly and naturally. Bumbleberry is a deep "my lips but better" shade that I love for everyday. Not to mention the sleek gold packaging feels very luxurious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Best of the drugstore is easy! Revlon Matte Balms have one of my favorite formulas; matte but not drying and extremelyyyyy pigmented. Plus a lot of the colors in the Matte Balm line are dupes for popular MAC mattes as well.</span></div>
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Not everyday, not every week, but every so long my lips desperately need a good scrub! I did invest in the Fresh Cosmetics sugar lip scrub but then did a little DIY science experiment and found that I could make a great one in my own kitchen. So although I won't be repurchasing the Fresh one, I do enjoy using it in the meantime. </div>
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Scrubbing and exfoliating your lips will remove any dead skin from the surface of your lips which will allow them to absorb moisture better, your lipstick to apply smoother and improve the overall condition of your lips. Which we all need every once in a while! If you're interested in my DIY pursuit you can read it <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/03/home-made-vs-fresh-lip-scrub.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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On June 15th this year, Makeup Geek released thirteen brand new permanent blushes in their line; each one of them uniquely beautiful. There are four shimmer shades and nine mattes in the collection. Since my love affair with <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/04/ordering-makeup-geek-eyeshadow-first.html" target="_blank">MUG Eyeshadows</a> I couldn't pass them up, so only three days after the launch I chose three of the warmer peachy shades; <i>Bliss, Romance, and Infatuation. </i>The collection is so diverse and honestly has a shade (or three!) for everyone. See/shop the entire collection <a href="http://www.makeupgeek.com/announcements/new-makeup-geek-blushes/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Bliss</i> is a true peach shade. I've been wearing this swept over the apples of my cheeks and brushed back into my temples. I've never had a shade this color and it gives the perfect balance of pinched color and warmth to the face. <br />
<i style="font-weight: bold;">Romance</i> has been compared over and over to the infamous NARS Orgasm. To quote Jaclyn Hill it's "Orgasm on steroids!" It's absolutely beautiful, again on its own, or what's even better is pairing it with <i>Bliss</i> and using it as a highlight shade focusing on the top of the cheek bones.<br />
<i style="font-weight: bold;">Infatuation</i> is a gorgeous terra cotta shade which is unlike any other blush <i>or</i> bronzer in my collection. It creates a gorgeous warm, bronzed flush on the cheeks which I am loving this summer but on fairer skin tones could be used as a contour shade as well. Infatuation has the softest texture of the three, so I do expiration the most fall out with this shade. </div>
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<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">Beautiful finish</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">My only dislike for the compact form of these blushes in that the actual pan seems very loose within the compact. On the website it says "t<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">hey are designed to open easily and also easy to de-pot in case you want to put the blush in a palette" so they may be loose to make them easier to depot. This being said I chose the compact because I <i>didn't </i>want to depot them. But we'll see!</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The fall out. I debated whether or not to even include this as a dislike because I find it is give and take when a product is so incredibly soft. </span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Overall:</u> </span></b><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span></div>
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I am yet to be disappointed with a Makeup Geek product and these blushes are no exception. I've been reaching for them every single day since they arrived. I can not wait to see what Makeup Geek has in store for the future!<br />
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<b>10/10, do recommend!</b></div>
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In just 14 months I went from having very few highlights, to blonde, and blonde, and <i>blonder,</i> to having hot pink ombre. Once the pink faded a DIY hair coloring went wrong left me with gray hair. I kid you not, it was <i>gray, </i>and I cried real tears. It took almost a week to get an appointment to fix it, so you could say I learned my lesson the hard way. Then on top of that, in order to color correct the damage I had done I had to go a <i>very dark</i> brunette color, which wasn't what I wanted but simply what had to be done. </div>
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I let the color fade for almost a year, getting regular hair cuts, until I was finally ready and my hair was healthy enough to start the process of going lighter again. At this point all the blonde I previously had in my hair was showing through and the overall color was very brassy (see photo below). If I learned just one thing throughout the entire experience it was that I wanted a color that was <i>low maintenience and natural. </i></div>
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Now I love my hairdresser, I trust her completely and I am never disappointed when leaving her chair. This time around she took almost 4 inches off the ends and lightened them to a beautiful honey color. <b>I asked her to do an interview with me on the process of lightening your hair and how important it is/ how exactly to take care of it.</b> I was thrilled when she agreed! <b> </b><span style="color: #500050; font-weight: bold;"> </span></div>
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To create the ombre, I used a<b> balayage technique</b> with lightener, a bowl, and a brush. My foil placement was in 1 and a half inch sections apart leaving potions of the previous color to create a very <b>natural sun kissed look.</b></div>
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When it comes to toning, it is a very important part to creating a finished look. Whenever there is lightener involved, it is taking the pigment out of the hair shaft. <b>Toning is using a color to put pigment back into that lightened portion of hair</b>. It helps keep the desired look for a longer period of time. Toning is not necessarily always used, however in most cases of lightening, and in the ombre look that I did, toning was a necessary step in achieving the desired look. </div>
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**<i>Side note: it is recommended that blondes tone their hair at home at least once a week using a purple shampoo such as <a href="http://www.joico.com/products/color-endure-violet-shampoo/" target="_blank">Joyco Color Endure Violet Shampoo</a> which will prevent your hair from turning any bronzey/ orange tones !</i></div>
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<b><i>What products would you recommend in order to maintain color treated hair?</i></b></div>
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When it comes to color treated hair it is very important to use a shampoo and conditioner that is safe for color treated hair; mostly all salon products now are safe for color treated hair. <a href="http://www.wella.com/professional/en-EN/product/care/brilliance-shampoo" target="_blank">Wella Brilliance</a> for both fine and course hair, <a href="http://www.aghair.com/product/colour-care/" target="_blank">AG Color Care</a>, and <a href="http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/color-extend" target="_blank">Redken Color Extend</a> are just a <b>few good examples</b> of these products. The importance of this is that when shampooing and conditioning the hair, the color is continually being washed out, or in other terms, its fading. A lot of people do not understand that <b>products used at home is one of the main reasons of color fading</b>. I think of hair as an investment, if you're going to invest the time and money on coloring your hair, then you want to invest in the products that will continue the care at home. This will result in your look lasting longer.</div>
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When it comes to color, retouches often differ from client to client but normally a <b>recommended time frame is anywhere between 6-8 weeks</b>. Anything more often then that can result in unwanted damage.</div>
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Haircuts are necessary to keeping the hair looking healthy and fresh. A good time line for women's haircuts are anywhere between <b>3-4 months</b>. For men's hair cuts it is often a lot sooner, such as 1-2 months, as the haircut loses its shape a lot faster.</div>
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-<i>Tianna Nagy, Chatters Salon Mayfair Mall, (250) 386- 1366</i></div>
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I want to thank Tianna again not only for my beautiful hair but also taking the<br />
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I love trying new mascaras, but nothing bothers me for than spending money on a product that I think is going to be fantastic... Just be disappointed. Insert the <i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/lashstash-to-go-P386518" target="_blank">Lash Stash To Go</a>, </i>a Sephora promotion I swear by and what I believe to be the best value for high end mascara you can find!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/better-than-sex-mascara-P381000" target="_blank">Too Faced Better Than Sex</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: start;"> <i>"An intensely black, volumizing mascara with an hourglass-shaped brush that separates, coats, and curls each lash to voluptuous perfection"</i></span><br />
This is my second mini tube of this mascara and it is one of my all time favorites. I actually went in to buy a full size version when I found the Lash Stash instead. The wand has an hourglass shape that creates thick, beautiful, black, voluminous lashes and builds really easily. <i>Retail: $30.00</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-drama-instant-full-body-volume-mascara-P244006?skuId=1197458" target="_blank">Lancome Hypnose Drama</a> "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: start;"><i>The ultimate instant-volume mascara for lash drama.</i>"</span><br />
Hypnose Drama is also a volumizing mascara but I found it to have a very wet formula. The wand is curved and tapered which makes application on those itty bitty lashes easy, but also messy if you're not careful. The color is "<i>excessive black"</i> and that it is! Perfect for thick, <i>dramatic,</i> voluminous lashes. <i>Retail: $31.50</i><br />
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I can honestly say that this is my least favorite mascara out of the five. I found it messy to apply and apposed to tubing individual lashes, it gripped small bundles and tubed them all together which gave me a look as if I had applied mascara and then cried immediately after. Plus, in order to remove it I ended up literally pulling tubes off of my lashes. Which I did not like! <i>Retail: $30.00</i></div>
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This is the only mascara in the collection with a plastic wand, which I don't usually gravitate towards. The wand is chubby and twisted in it making it perfect for the "twist in blink" application method and getting close to the root of you lash. <i>Retail: $23.00</i><br />
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Younique is a cosmetic company based almost entirely online with individual presenters selling products through various social media outlets. Their collection ranges from highlight and contour products, lip glosses, pigments, the most talked about 3D Fiber Mascara, and so much more. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Recently Kristin from </span><a href="http://www.ineedlashtherapy.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">www.ineedlashtherapy.com</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> was kind enough to send me a package of Younique products to test and try out. </span>I was sent a monthly promotional package that included <i>(of course)</i> the Moonstruck Fiber mascara, Lucrative Lipgloss in the shade Luxe, and Moonstruck Pigments in both Angelic and Confidence. <br />
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<b>Moonstruck Minerals Pigment Powder: </b>These loose pigments ended up being my favorite products in the bundle! Their main ingredient is Mica, which is a mineral that gives them their shimmer. They're extremely buttery and easy to blend into other shadows. Angelic (left) is a creamy butter yellow color, whereas Confidence (right) reminds me of a duo chrome; brown in some lights but also reflecting gold in others. They apply like a dream when used dry but mixed with a little Fix+ become even more intensely pigmented. </div>
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What's most impressive about these pigments is their longevity, after a six hour restaurant shift my eye makeup looked as it did when I had began. I'm excited to play around a little more with them and maybe try applying Confidence wet (with a small liner brush) to create a wearable day time wing. <i>Retail: $10.00 each</i></div>
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<b>Lucrative Lipgloss: </b>If you aren't a fan of sticky glosses then you will love the formula of these lip glosses; they're soft and comfortable on the lips (they're chalk full of moisturizing/ softening <a href="https://www.youniqueproducts.com/products/view/US-1075-00#.U7jm15RdX3M" target="_blank">ingredients</a>!) I found on it's own the gloss lasted about an hour before I wanted to reapply. My only complaint about the lip gloss is actually the packaging. I love that it has a mirror, similar to the Whitening Lightening glosses but the plastic is so lightweight it's almost nothing and the material of the actual applicator has a stiff fuzzy texture that feels funny on the lips. <i>Retail: $15.00</i></div>
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<b>Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lashes: </b>Finally, the most anticipated fiber mascara. It comes packaged in a beautiful black case with two tubes, one of "Transplating Gel" and the other of "Natural 3D Fibers" which are made from green tea! Application instructions say to first apply one coat of your favorite mascara (it's recommended you use a lengthening one), then gel, fiber, gel, repeat, until you reach your desired look. However, with Kristin's advice I skipped the first coat of mascara and went immediately in with the transplanting gel. She also recommended I do one eye at a time which I found made application a lot easier and prevented the gel from drying before you can adhere the fibers. </div>
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I won't lie to you, it takes a minute to get the hang of application as it can get messy! But this is the mascara I now reach for when I'm going out and want to fake a false lash look. It gives big, thick, long lashes that are <i>way</i> easier to apply than falsies! The best part is that if you seal the fibers properly with a good coat of the transplanting gel they will not budge; not a flake, even if you're out dancing and sweaty (I don't lie to you here- this is real life stuff!) You can build the fibers on top of each other until you reach the thickness and length you're going for (I used two coats). And finally, if you aren't a fan of thicker "clumpy" lashes, go in immediately with a lash comb when the gel is still damp and comb them out. <i>Retail: $29.00</i></div>
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Those who know me already know that I have a <b>major makeup storage issue</b>! </div>
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If I had it my way I would have a small makeup room where I could get ready in the morning, blog, and <i>maybe </i>even do my homework during the school year. My own little space! However, since living in a small apartment doesn't really give me this option I am taking baby steps in order to create the space I want. </div>
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I currently <b>store my makeup on the floor</b> <i>*gasp*</i> haha, but I'm telling the truth, this is real life! I keep most of products cluttered around the base of a floor length mirror where I sit <i>on the floor </i>and get ready. Then the majority of my lip products are in a small organizer and crammed into a few empty candle jars on top of the smallest IKEA dresser you've ever seen. It's a tragedy. </div>
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When I have the opportunity (and cash flow) to do so I am going to re-do my space and invest in a vanity, some decor, and most importantly <i>organization</i>. Below I have included some Instagram photos that serve as inspiration for what I would love my space to be. </div>
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<i>In a perfect world</i> I would have <b>cute prints;</b> have you <i>seen</i> <a href="http://instagram.com/joannapop" target="_blank">Joanna Pop's</a> work on Instagram?! To die for, and she's Canadian<i>! </i>A <b>large framed mirror</b> and<b> great lighting</b> (of course). I would have a <b>large white desk</b>, drawers or no drawers it wouldn't matter because sitting on top of it would be a <i>*drumroll please*</i> <b><a href="http://www.originalbeautybox.com/" target="_blank">Original Beauty Box</a></b>! Which I am ordering soon! Woo hoo! As well as an <b>acrylic lipstick organizer</b>, and a<b> large stylish tray</b> with all my fragrance sitting pretty inside. </div>
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Like I said the first step I am taking is ordering an <a href="http://www.originalbeautybox.com/" target="_blank">Original Beauty Box</a> but I am still deciding between the <a href="http://www.originalbeautybox.com/shop/index.php/original-beauty-box.html" target="_blank">Original</a> (four drawer) and <a href="http://www.originalbeautybox.com/shop/index.php/deluxe-beauty-box.html" target="_blank">Deluxe</a> (five drawer, shown above) sizes! <b>Which do you think I should order</b>? </div>
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I just wanted to take a brief moment to thank each and every one of you who took the time to read and enter my first ever giveaway! I'm so very excited to announce that fellow blogger <i>Ellie from <a href="http://laceituplove.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Lace It Up Love</a></i> was selected via Random.org and I packaged/ sent off her little package earlier in the week. I'm so happy to share this polish with her and I hope she loves it as much as I do. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-41372043253379889862014-07-03T09:35:00.000-07:002014-07-05T22:30:56.221-07:00Soft & Natural with Anastasia Beverly Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brow trends are always changing and right now everybody wants those bold, thick brows Cara Delevingne brows... Which I do not have! Naturally I have very sparse, fine, blonde brows, and day to day when I'm headed to school or work I don't exactly want to bring the drama. This is why when filling in my brows and prefer a much more natural look, just to add some depth and a little shape.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">One</i> Bare brows<br />
<i style="font-weight: bold;">Two</i> Using the spooly end of the Brow Wiz I first comb through my brows to ensure the hairs are all pointing in the right direction. I then underline the bottom edge of my brow and completely fill in the tail extending it sightly past where my natural brow ends, creating more of a point <i>(left brow completed, right brow naked)</i><br />
<b style="font-style: italic;">Three </b>Then taking the darkest shade in the Brow Powder Duo on my MAC 266 I start at the tail and work the product through my brow completely filling it and stopping just slightly before the inner corner of the brow. Using whatever product is remaining on the brush and a small amount of the lighter shade I turn the brush width ways and lightly fill the inner corner, dragging it into the center blending the two shades together. Using the Brow Wiz spooly I comb through them again to blend the powders once more <i>(left brow completed, right brow naked)</i><br />
<i style="font-weight: bold;">Four</i> Both brows completed. I used Strange from the Naked3 palette as a brown highlight. Using a highlight under the brow instantly lifts them and gives the illusion of a higher arch. An optional fourth step is running some clear or tinted brow gel through to keep them in place. I sometimes do and sometimes don't.<br />
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Filling both brows and completing this whole routine takes me about two minutes in the morning. As you can see, the final result is still a very natural brow but I find that the little extra effort goes a long way! If I'm wanting <b>a bolder look</b> for whatever reason, I will use the Brow Wiz to fill in my entire brow and fill the inner corner with the darker powder.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-57077687092488174722014-06-30T09:14:00.000-07:002014-06-30T09:14:03.695-07:00MAC Pedro Lourenço Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It seems that lately MAC has been releasing collection after collection; its almost impossible to keep up! The most recent being Moody Blooms (available online now), MAC Lorde, and of course the Osbournes. But before the much anticipated "Kelly and Sharon Osbourne Collection" the Pedro Louren<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">ço collection was released online. Although the majority of the collection is sold out there are still a few select items available online, including one of the lipsticks featured below and a few nail lacquers. The collection has an old Hollywood feel with beautiful shimmering nudes, and bold reds. Since red is my go to evening lip color; both for an evening out and work I chose two out of the three red lipsticks available... but now I wish I had opted for all three!</span></span></div>
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The packaging in this collection is absolutely stunning. The lipstick is encased in black rubberised bullets (very similar to the iconic NARS packaging) with beautiful deep gold accents; even inside the boxes! They're sleek but not flashy. I may even prefer it over the <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/05/mac-alluring-aquatic-collection.html" target="_blank">Alluring Aquatic</a> packaging <i>*gasp*</i><br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Ruby: </i><i>"A midtone blue red"</i> This lipstick is what <i>I</i> consider to be a <i>true</i> red and I think every woman needs at least one red like this in their collection. It looks beautiful paired with a neutral eye, bold lashes and liner. This is the only lipstick from the collection still available for order!<br />
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<i><b>Roxo: </b>"Deep red" </i>This shade is a deep berry red; comparable to <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/06/back2mac-diva-matte-lipstick.html" target="_blank">Diva</a>. It, along with the four other lipsticks released, is an amplified finish; my fav!<br />
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I adore both of these shades, but I regret not purchasing "True Red" from the collection before it sold out. It was a beautiful orange toned red very similar to Lady Danger but with that creamy amplified finish I love too much. Personally, I would chose an amplified lipstick over a matte any day.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-22222689579137883552014-06-22T08:43:00.001-07:002014-06-22T08:45:47.426-07:00{Top 5} Favorite Beauty BlogsHappy Sunday!<br />
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Today, as a continuation of a small series I've been doing over the last month or so I am sharing with you my <i>{Top 5} Favorite Beauty Blogs</i> of the moment. I've been having so much fun with this series and sharing all my favorites with all of you; but it's harder than I initially thought it would be because there are <i>so </i>many amazing people out there creating such amazing content.<br />
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These five blogs are absolutely beautiful and what they all have in common (ie why I love them) is their beautiful designs and gorgeous photography. <span style="text-align: center;">Be sure to visit these girls and show them some love; tell them I sent you!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-90693829894770042052014-06-19T09:30:00.000-07:002014-06-19T09:30:01.692-07:00Back2MAC {Diva Matte Lipstick}<div style="text-align: center;">
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As "cliche" as some may think, MAC is one of my favorite makeup brands. They have what seems like unlimited selections of finishes, products, colors, and collections. It was the first place I went when I wanted to splurge on some nice products and to this day some of their products are my go-to, ride-or-die favorites. </div>
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It seems like it takes forever to hit pan on those beloved eye shadows and blushes, but when you do make sure to <b>save them.</b> MAC has a recycling program where you can return any six empty packages and exchange them at any MAC counter for a lipstick, or online/ in any store for a lipstick, lipglass, or eye shadow. The only items <i>excluded from exchange</i> are pencils that you sharpen, and the eye shadow/ blush refill tins. But if you use MAC brush cleaner, or eye makeup remover save those bottles too!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Just last week I was lucky enough to do my second ever Back2MAC exchange! And thanks to my mum gifting me all her stored up empties I'm only one empty away from my third. This time around </span>I chose Diva, an "intense reddish burgundy" with a matte finish. Admittedly, it is more of a fall appropriate color than summer but I'm so in love with it- and we all need to break the rules every once in a while. </div>
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<i>I have my eyes on Lady Danger or maybe Heroine for next time.</i></div>
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A few months back I discovered a great nail lacquer (perhaps the greatest)... in <i>Chapters</i> of all places. I had never seen or heard of them before so after some quick Google magic I found it was created exclusively for Chapters by Canadian beauty brand Cake (woo hoo!) I had bought the shade <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/04/coco-and-lulu-by-cake.html" target="_blank"><i>Ma Belle</i></a>, and after falling in love with both the color and the formula I ordered three more online from their most recent collection. The collection available now is very Spring inspired with a selection of pastel colors; I chose a mint green in <i><a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/style/call-me-l8r-nail-lacquer/882709127901-item.html?ref=by-shop%3afashion-and-lifestyle%3astyle-body-lipnail%3abath-body-lip-nail-care%3a6%3a" target="_blank">Call me L8R</a></i>, a bubble gum pink in <i><a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/style/omg-i-love-this-colour/882709127864-item.html?ref=by-shop%3afashion-and-lifestyle%3astyle-body-lipnail%3abath-body-lip-nail-care%3a11%3a" target="_blank">Omg I Love This Color</a>, </i>and a popcorn yellow in <i><a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/style/what-ru-wearing-nail-lacquer/882709127895-item.html?ref=by-shop%3afashion-and-lifestyle%3astyle-body-lipnail%3abath-body-lip-nail-care%3a10%3a" target="_blank">What RU Wearing?</a></i> How cute are those names?! </div>
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I am loving all three of these colors just as much as the first polish I bought; although they don't seem to be as long lasting as <i>Ma Belle </i>(which has more of a glossy finish) These springtime colors have very creamy opaque color and last around two days before they begin to chip from everyday wear and tear. </div>
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<b>OMG I Love This Color: </b>I think I have every shade of pink in my small nail polish collection, and yet this color is unique. It is a very cool toned pink with lilac undertones. While it's a beautiful bright color it's still pastel enough to be wearable on my fingernails (I like to chose brighter colors for my toes, while keeping it subtle on my hands) </div>
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<b>Call Me L8R: </b>Speaking of pedicures... I've been wearing this color on my toes every since I bought it! It reminds me of colors that Essie has in their collection, like <a href="http://www.essie.com/Colors.aspx" target="_blank">Mint Candy Apple</a> and still I don't know how to describe it. It's a beautiful creamy blue-y green minted color. I get <i>tons</i> of compliments on it when I'm wearing sandals, and it looks beautiful with gold accents. </div>
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<b><br />What RU Wearing?: </b>Once again, I can say that this polish is unlike anything I own. It's a buttery, ivory, creamy delicious yellow (my color descriptions are terrible today!) It looks fantastic on my fingernails, especiall with a tan, and is a fun twist on a "nude" nail. Once again, gold polishes and jewelry compliment this color beautifully. <br />
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Coco and Lulu polishes are quickly becoming my favorite formula. In the past I've always had trouble applying lighter pastel polishes like these but these three give me no trouble and become completely opaque and smooth after two coats. Although they are more of a splurge; retailing for $8.50 each, I believe they're worth every penny. <br />
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Another note is that when you place an order from the Chapters website is you can ship to your local store <i>for free </i>and they will email you when your items are available for pickup. Shipping to store is a great option, especially if you're trying to save some $$$, but you can always chose to ship to your home if you'd prefer. <br />
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<i>What do you think of these additions to my quickly growing Coco and Lulu collection? </i><br />
<i><b>Have you entered my Coco and Lulu giveaway?! Win your own bottle of Ma Belle <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/06/250-bloglovin-follower-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">so</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> excited that there are 250 beautiful people subscribed to this little blog of mine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In order to say </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">thank you</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I wanted to do something I've never done before and host a small giveaway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you've been with me for a while, you might remember back in April that I reviewed a nail lacquer that I absolutely fell in love with (read why its so great <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/04/coco-and-lulu-by-cake.html">here</a>) Coco and Lulu is a brand exclusive to Chapters and I thought it would be the perfect item for my giveaway as not everybody had access to it, or had even heard of it before! I went and picked up another bottle in my favorite shade Ma Belle and am looking forward to sending it off to one lucky winner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Open internationally (void where prohibited by law; all<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"> international entrants will be responsible for any duties/taxes upon arrival)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Limited to one entry per person and any giveaway only accounts will be disqualified</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Each entry will be assigned a number. The winner will be selected via Random.org, and contacted via the email they provided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Once contacted, the winner must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. <b>To enter simply leave a comment down below- anything at all!- a</b><b>long </b><b>with your name and current email address (in order to be contacted) </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>I would love if you could tweet, share, and spread the word about this giveaway while it's going on- you can connect with me via the links below! </i></span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you and good luck!</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=NARS%20Radiant%20Creamy%20Concealer%20P377873&skuId=1478403&country_switch=ca&productId=P377873&_requestid=121117" target="_blank">NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer</a>:<br />
This is one of those products that has been on my shopping list forever. I always swatch it in store, get excited, put it in my basket and then put it back every time, thinking to myself "I'll just get it next time!" It has a <i>beautiful</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>consistency and is supposed to have the technology in it to diffuse light, and soften your completion. <i>Retail: $32.00</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=FIRST%20AID%20BEAUTY%20Facial%20Radiance%20Polish%20P378869&skuId=1496256&country_switch=ca&productId=P378869&_requestid=121362" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish</a>:<br />
I find that my skin always clears up in the summer time; it's amazing what a little sunshine and vitamin D can do for your complexion! I always like to revamp my skin care routine around this time of year and I'm yet to find an exfoliant that I absolutely love. First Aid Beauty (FAB) is a brand that's new to me and this facial <i>polish </i>(doesn't that sound fancy?) uses natural exfoliants that are supposed to be gentle enough to use daily. Sounds to me that it could potentially become a new summer skin care essential. <i>Retail: $30.00</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/show-some-skin-weightless-foundation-P384506?skuId=1577352" target="_blank">Buxom Show Some Skin Weightless Foundation</a>:<br />
I've been using my <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/05/naked-skin-review.html" target="_blank">Naked Skin Foundation</a> on a daily basis but as the weather gets warmer I think I need something with a natural finish and offers some SPF protection! I love BB creams and this foundation claims to "combine the benefits of BB and foundation with light to medium coverage and SPF 30" which sounds pretty damn good to me. <i>Retail: $41.00</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=benefit%20gimme%20brow&skuId=1539246&country_switch=ca&productId=P379986&_requestid=121924" target="_blank">Benefit Gimme Brow</a>:<br />
I <i>love</i> the idea of this product; it's meant to give you a natural brow effortlessly, which I like (who doesn't), and it's waterproof. I've read some great reviews and I think it would be perfect for summer time when I want to do the bare minimum but still look put together. <i>Retail: $26.00</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/the-porefessional-P264900?skuId=1578251" target="_blank">Benefit POREfessional</a>:<br />
<i>(Not pictured) </i>This is another one of those products that has been on my shopping list for <i>so</i> long. I received a sample with purchase from Sephora a hundred years ago and immediately fell in love. It probably has the best texture out of all the primers I've tried... But it seems that primers are always the things I put off purchasing. I guess I would rather buy a powder or a foundation than something that goes underneath it. <i>Retail: $37.00</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-7598972949070196682014-06-09T08:43:00.000-07:002014-06-24T10:29:12.003-07:00The Girl Behind the Blog {Beauty Blogger Tag}<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Naturally I have a relaxed wave- but not the cute kind. I usually throw it up in a "sockless" sock bun for school or run a straightener through it for 5 minutes if I don't have a lot of time to devote to styling.<br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ha. Haha. Woops. Long story short is I had a very bad DIY experience which has made me vow never to box dye my hair again. So yes and no; I used to but not any more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Do you DIY mani/pedi or go to a salon?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every once in a while I'll treat myself but for the most part I DIY at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Do you polish your toes in the winter or just the summer?</b></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;">All year round! Toe nails without polish just look so naked!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>How long does it take for you to put on makeup?</b></span><br /><span style="background-color: white;">For school? Maybe 5-15 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">A night out of special occasion? Any time between 15 and 40 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Do you do a full face of makeup every day?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Define full face. My bare minimum is usually BB cream or a light foundation, bronzer, blush- I rarely skip mascara though!<br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not unless I am running <u>extremely</u> behind. </span></div>
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MAC Mineralize Products (blushes and skin finishes)<br />
MAC Lipsticks<br />
Revlon ColorBurst Matte Lip Balms<br />
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder aaaaand<br />
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fragrance<br />
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I'll admit my makeup and nail polish is not as organized as I would like it to be but this just has to do with the fact that I currently live in such a small apartment. I have big plans for a vanity once I get a larger place and would <i>love </i>an <a href="http://www.originalbeautybox.com/" target="_blank">Original Beauty Box</a>. They're beautiful, high qualify, <b>large </b>acrylic drawers that I would invest in in a heart beat, however I'm having a hard time justifying her $60 flat shipping rates to Canada. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">How often are you on Blogger? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I check at least once a day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b>How did you come up with your blog name?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't really know. It's so hard because when you're trying to start a blog it feels like every great idea you have was somebody else's first. I wanted something short and sweet... Lipstick is my favorite beauty product thus <i>The Love of Lipstick.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, absolutely. I read every single one and get excited that people have read/ taken the time to comment on something I have written. I always try to reply to every comment and appreciate every bit of feedback that I recieve.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><b>Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?</b></span></span><br />
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I would say I started blogging for a number of reasons. First, would be my love for makeup and beauty and not really having an outlet for it- boring my boyfriend and roommate to death wasn't really doing it for me (or them) so getting involved with the beauty blogging community and interacting with people with similar interests seemed like something that I would really enjoy doing (also maybe a way to justify my beauty "budget").<br />
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Second, there are so many girls on YouTube that I love to watch and inspire me. I love what they do via vlogging and thought I would take some baby steps to get involved.<br />
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Lastly was my need for a hobby, something other than my studies or work for me to enjoy during the day. I'm a newbie blogger. <span style="background-color: white;">I've been blogging for about 4 months now!</span><br />
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Like I mentioned above, my favorite thing about blogging so far is having an outlet to share my passions and interests within a community of people who are genuinely interested in not only what I have to say but also very similar things. I also love how much I learn from others. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>What kind of camera do you use for you photographs?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some might kick me for this, although I have a Nikon DSLR I actually prefer to take photos for my blog using my iPhone or iPad. It makes it so much easier to shoot, edit, and upload.</span><br />
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If you've been thinking about participating in a Beauty Blogger Tag I encourage you to do it! You're welcome to use my "mash up version" or take a look at one of the three I used for inspiration: <a href="http://novarellie.blogspot.com.au/" style="background-color: white; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Novarellie</a> , <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.55px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chloesway.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.55px; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Chloe's Way</a>, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.55px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beautyandthings.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.55px; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Beauty and Things</a>.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-34043846347369864202014-06-08T09:40:00.000-07:002014-06-09T08:30:57.880-07:00{Top 5} Beauty & Fashion Instagram Accounts<div>
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For those of you who missed the last one, I've decided to start a mini- series every second Sunday where I share my current favorites; bloggers, their blogs, and other social media outlets. Last time I shared my <a href="http://theloveoflipstick.blogspot.ca/2014/05/top-5-favorite-youtube-beauty-gurus.html" target="_blank">Top 5 Favorite You Tube Channels</a>, and today I wanted to share my favorite Instagram accounts. This was incredibly hard for me to narrow down to only five because there are so many gorgeous accounts out there. </div>
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These girls not only have gorgeous photos, but also post fashion, beauty, and skin care tips on their feeds. Not to mention they're gorgeous themselves. If you don't follow any of them I highly recommend you do!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-49733638777919617342014-06-05T08:54:00.000-07:002014-06-07T10:48:19.504-07:00#BLOGGERSDOITBETTER: Finding The Perfect Bronzer<i>Bronzers are beautiful</i>; when using a product that compliments your skin tone can achieve the perfect sun-kissed glow. However, the trick can be finding the right product in order to avoid looking orange, muddy, or dirty.<br />
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<i><b>Know the difference between contouring and bronzing </b></i><br />
<i>Contouring</i> is the strategic placement of bronzing products in order to make your face look slimmer, your nose smaller, and your cheek bones more pronounced. Contouring is generally done in the hollows of your cheeks (right under the cheekbones), your hair line, down the sides of your nose, and along your jaw line. A good contour mimics a shadow so as a general rule using a cool-toned brown is best.<br />
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<i>Bronzing</i> is dusting bronzer around the areas of face that the sun naturally hits, giving you an all over glow and a slight tan. Around your hairline, above and on your cheekbones, and down the center of your nose. In contrast to contouring, warm browns are best when bronzing because a tan adds warmth to your skin tone and warm colors will look the most natural. <br />
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For contouring purposes a small and precise brush works best. Popular among many is the <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/brushes-brushes-tools-kabuki-brushes-tools/0607845018582.html" target="_blank">NARS Ita Brush</a>, but it seems hard to get your hands on. I rarely contour but when I do I chose the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/146/826/Products/Brushes/Face/109-Small-Contour-Brush/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC 109</a> rounded contour brush, or the <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Tapered_Kabuki_F86_p/f86.htm" target="_blank">Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki</a> (which is technically a concealer brush but the dense tapered brush makes application easy)<br />
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While bronzing your face a larger fluffy brush will give you a sunkissed glow and ensure you apply an even amount of product. One of my <i>favorites </i>is the<a href="http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/your-finish-perfected/blush-brush" target="_blank"> Real Techniques Blush Brush</a>. It's also a tapered, tulip shaped brush with synthetic hairs that diffuse colors seamlessly into the skin. <br />
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When choosing a bronzer look for a product<i> 2 shades darker than your skin tone. </i>This will ensure it's not too dark, which can become muddy; or too light, which may not show up at all. <br />
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Like mentioned briefly above it is also important to note the undertones of the products your choosing. On lighter skin products that are too warm in tone can appear orange. On most skin tones a golden bronze will work, but if you're really fair (with cool, pink undertones) a more peach tone will compliment you nicely. <br />
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<i>Matte:</i> Best for contouring, or also what I reach for when I'm using a blush with a lot of shimmer in it. When using a matte bronzer you run the risk of looking flat, which is why I pair it with a shimmer blush or a highlight. I like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=TOO%20FACED%20Chocolate%20Soleil%20Medium%2FDeep%20Matte%20Bronzer%20P229406&skuId=1511823&country_switch=ca&productId=P229406&_requestid=164846" target="_blank">Too Faced Chocolate Soleil in Medium/ Deep</a> but there is also a Light/ Medium shade for lighter skin tones.<br />
<i>Satin:</i> The most natural looking finish. My favorite go- to bronzer right now is <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/30734/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Dark Golden</a>. Not technically a "bronzing powder," but since it is a skin finish (two shades darker than my skin tone!) it's a very natural- looking option. It blends like a dream and gives the sun-kissed glow we've been talking about. Satin finishes will also be the most forgiving if you go a little overboard.<br />
<i>Shimmer:</i> Beautiful for the summer time; a bronzer with a shimmer in it will give you a glowing highlighted effect. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/bronzing-powder-P12790" target="_blank">NARS Laguna Bronzer</a> is my go to product for a glow-y look as the powder blends out beautifully and isn't <i>too</i> shimmery. <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/LOreal-Glam-Bronze-Radiance-Brunettes/dp/B004QWUEKO" target="_blank">L'Oreal Glam Bronze in Brunettes</a> is a more budget friendly option that gives a beautiful highlighted flush of color to the skin. <br />
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Choosing a finish is completely a personal preference so don't be afraid to play around and try a variety of products in order to find one that works before for you. Although you can find excellent products in the drug store I'm a strong believer in shopping in places like Sephora that have associates to help you test and try on product (and even return them within 30 days if it's not working for you)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696873825629666073noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275765104941209244.post-66313610626215910852014-06-02T09:00:00.000-07:002014-06-30T21:33:43.513-07:00"Prom- spiration"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
If you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theloveoflipstick" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you already know this past Saturday was my beautiful little sister's prom. It was such a busy, event filled day; with hair appointments, out of town company, photos down on the beach, and a parade finishing with a red carpet. </div>
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Because it was such a busy day I only managed to snap one photo of her make up before she was swept off to the next thing (then the next, then the next) I'm kicking myself now because I wasn't in a "blogger's" mind set (more of a frantic, busy sister) and didn't take the "blog quality" photos I had planned to in the first place. However, I wanted to write this post anyway and also include some details. For all the beautiful girls who graduate this year, or in the near future, and are looking <i>for a little inspiration.</i></div>
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Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Wiz (Ash Blonde)<br />
Brow Powder Duo (Medium Brown)<br />
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<i>Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner: Papparazzi Collection <a href="http://www.morilee.com/prom/paparazzi/95010" target="_blank">Style 95010</a></i></div>
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<i>Inspired by Demi Lovato's red carpet up-</i><i>do <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=demi+lovato+up+do&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=s3KLU-yYNpCBogSvuIGQAg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=470#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=_muNtMSUFAGiSM%253A%3BmXjFwenW6MdcqM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww3.pictures.stylebistro.com%252Fmp%252FpmHWArX98qll.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.stylebistro.com%252FDo%252BIt%252BYourself%252B-%252BHow%252Bto%252BGet%252BHollywood's%252BBest%252BHairstyles%252Bat%252BHome%252Farticles%252FI6Q66Xgvv-4%252FDemi%252BLovato%252BPretty%252BPinned%252BUp%252BPonytail%3B594%3B400" target="_blank">here</a></i></div>
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<i>Necklace and Earrings:</i> This beautiful set was actually our Nana's, who wore it on her wedding day; and is the same jewellery I wore on my prom day as well. When I graduated I had earrings converted from clip ons to studs. They are clusters for borealis stones which pick up whatever colors they're surrounded by, especially pinks, yellows, purples, and of course blue.</div>
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It was such a beautiful weekend, I'm so happy and blessed to have been a part of it.</div>
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<i>Congratulations to all the grads graduating this season!</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25999999046325684px; line-height: 12.154999732971191px;">The hype around MAC's latest summer collection has been unavoidable and it's easy to see why. The entire collection consists of nude colors with limited edition packaging that is beyond gorgeous; </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25999999046325684px; line-height: 12.154999732971191px;">metallic</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.25999999046325684px; line-height: 12.154999732971191px;"> teal textured with 3D water droplets. </span></span></span><br />
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If you're familiar with MAC Nymphette this gloss is somewhat similar. A <i>gorgeous</i> peachy rose gold but with more bronze and silver tones in it versus Nymphette's gold tones. I've been loving this color gloss this season. It also reminds me of NARS Orgasm lipgloss (I have a post in the works comparing Orgasm and Nymphette!) <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Black Line is a "Pearl Glide Intense" eyeliner, and my first ever MAC liner! The texture is <i>unbelievably</i> soft. It's described on the website as a "black with gold pearl" but in my opinion it is an dark forest green liner with gold flecks. It's beautiful. It reminds me of my old favorite Arbonne eyeliner in "Olive" but the texture is a lot smoother, thus easier to work with. I like using dark green toned liners apposed to blacks because I find them less harsh and that it compliment on my blue eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/12814/30830/New-Collections/Alluring-Aquatic-Face/Face/Alluring-Aquatic-Bronzing-Powder/index.tmpl" style="font-family: inherit;">Refined Golden</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">: <i>"Finely spun golden with soft pearl"</i></span></span></div>
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This was actually the first MAC product I ever bought. I went through two because I used to use it every day but when I ran out around Christmas last year I never repurchased it for a third time (I replaced it with NARS Laguna instead) So when I saw it repackaged in the teal packaging I couldn't help but buy it one last time. Its a dark warm brown with tiny gold flecks throughout it. In the summer months I love a bronzer with shimmer in it because I think a little sparkle looks gorgeous with a tan. </div>
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You can order Jaclyn's gloss on it's own, or order a bundle for a discounted price. I chose the "lip gloss bouquet" which features Rose Hill along with three other of Jaclyn's favorite lipglosses from the Color Your Smile line. It was only $11 more to get the four gloss bundle than it would be for me to order just Rose Hill and Nude (another gloss I was interested in). <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;"><b>Rose Hill</b>: "Jaclyn’s perfect rose gloss"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">This is definitely one of my favorites in the bouquet. It's the perfect balance between warm pink and red. I like to wear it when I'm out and about because it gives a nice flush of color without being too much of a bold red for day time. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;"><b>Pink Tiara</b>: "a sophisticated and sultry baby pink"</span><br />
Pink Tiara is the only gloss in the collection I'm a little unsure about. It's a very pale, blue based pink which I usually steer far away from. This being said, since it's a gloss it seems to be more wearable than an opaque lipstick. Karen, from <a href="http://kpsays.com/" target="_blank">KPsays</a>, describes it as a "pepto bismol pink" which is a spot on color description, but hopefully I will find a way to make it work this summer!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;"><b>Coral Craze</b>: "a sun-drenched peachy nude"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">I'm so excited to wear this over my favorite "Coral Bliss" lipstick from MAC. It's one of those beautiful peachy pink corals that is perfect for this time of year. I find with my warm </span></span><span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">complexion</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;"> that corals suit me better than most pinks. This gloss was a definite win.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">I've wanted to order this color for a long time so I was excited that it was included in this package. This nude gloss is talked about so much on YouTube and I now know why. It's so versatile and wears well on its own, or over almost any lipstick. I also like to wear this layered with Rose Hill for more of a muted rosey lip.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">"Our fresh and fun lighted lip gloss has created quite the buzz. COLOR YOUR SMILE Gloss is a highly-pigmented velvety smooth formulation that contains collagen peptides to boost moisture and fullness for the perfect pout. Infused with anti-aging ingredients, this innovation is a luxurious lip product that will make its way into your everyday makeup routine."</span></div>
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The formula of these glosses is <i>so</i> creamy. It's comfortable and moisturizing which makes them easy to wear for long periods of time. The pigmentation of these glosses is unreal too. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Each swatch below was </span>completely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> opaque after just two swipes of the applicator.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">The longevity of these glosses is another thing I was really impressed with. I find they last on my lips for around 2 hours before I need to retouch them.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21px;">They have a weird "unscented" scent. They definitely don't smell good, but they don't exactly smell bad... if you know what I mean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">You either love it, or you hate it. I personally think it's a bit gimmicky. Each gloss has an LED light that turns on every time open it, and a mirror on the side of the square tube. I will admit, the mirror is handy but I find the light makes it hard to see how much product you're applying. They say </span></span><span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;"> "o</span><span style="line-height: 22.100000381469727px;">ur LED light and mirror make it the perfect purse companion for touch ups on an evening out</span><span style="line-height: 21px;">." However, on the average afternoon out, I really don't have a need for an light up LED lipgloss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Online each gloss retails for $24.00, or you can purchase bundles. Mine was the Jaclyn Hill lipgloss bouquet which cost $59 for four glosses. But there are a few other bundles also available on the website. Whitening Lightening constantly has coupon codes offering site wide discounts on their products, so make sure if you place an order you don't pay full price! If you follow them on Instagram they are always sharing their latest coupon codes that give you discounts ranging from 10-25% off so make sure you take advantage of them!</span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">Creamy comfortable formula</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">Excellent pigmentation</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">Cute mirror</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 21px;">Despite my 25% off discount code, these glosses turned out to be more expensive than I expected. Shipping to Canada was $9.50, and then I also had to pay custom charges when I received my package (another $15.75) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Overall:</u> </b><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span><span style="background-color: #e9e9e9; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;">★</span></span></div>
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What I love most about all of these glosses is the quality of the formula. Between the texture, pigmentation, and longevity you seriously can't go wrong. However, the light does bug me (I think it's a little tacky) and when I had to pay an additional $15 when I received my package you could say I was a little less than excited. This is why I probably won't be purchase anything from the Whitening Lightening site in the near future, but overall I am very happy with my lip gloss bouquet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What I love about Jaclyn is that she tailors her channel to what she thinks will work for everyone. She posts beautiful and achievable tutorials, and has such a fun loving personality on camera. Plus, she recently hit her 1 million subscriber milestone on YouTube!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Alli was the first YouTube channel I really got into. I stumbled across her one night and I think I watched every single one of her videos! She's absolutely beautiful, and I have the biggest hair envy every time I watch her. What I love about her channel is that she posts such a variety of different videos. I never get bored, I look forward to Makeup By Alli uploads the most!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Isn't she adorable? I find that Dani is so humble, which I love and respect. She's always talking about how she's a stay at home mommy and has the cutest son you've ever seen ("Tater says hi!") I also relate to her small shopping problem that she totally admits to (she blames the "coffee break research" I blame the blog!)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZn7qRN3JKVcEYK_dDg7JQ" style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Leighann Says</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I think Leighann is so funny. She does what she loves and you can tell that she's just being herself. I also love her little Texas twang (I've always wished I had one)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last but not least Casey Holmes! She has the most beautiful hair ever (there's that hair envy again) and I love the way she edits her videos. They're all unique, but she has a definite style (if that makes any sense at all)</span></div>
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<i>I hope you liked this series and I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.</i></div>
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<i>Happy Sunday!</i></div>
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