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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Sweet as Candy Review and Swatches



Hey guys!

Today I would like to share with you on of Wet n Wild's popular Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio and that is Sweet as Candy. 

One thing I really like about these palettes is that they have labels on where to put the shadows to help a make up novice with a look. For the trios, the labels are for the Eyelid, Crease and Browbone. I have used mine a lot so the labels are not readable anymore. 

Here is the back of the palette where there is an illustration of how to use the shadows



For the eyelid, there is the light pink with a metallic sheen.



For the crease, there is the chocolate brown with also a metallic sheen.



And for the browbone, warm white with some yellow undertones and metallic sheen.




I love this trio as the shadows included are nicely pigmented and can be worn everyday without being boring because there is a nice touch of pink. The texture is smooth and not chalky at all but you do need a primer first as these will not last all day by themselves. The trio also comes with a sponge tip applicator and a small brush but I've already thrown those out and use the brush I own.

Price: $4.99 CAD 
Place to buy: Walmart and Zellers

Have you tried any Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadows?


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Nail of the Week: OPI Don't Pretzel My Buttons


Hey guys!

How is your week coming along?

For this week, I painted my nails with one of the shades included in OPI's Germany Collection. Don't Pretzel My Buttons is a very light tan with a slight beige tone. When I was at the store I was holding this shade and My Very First Knockwurst but decided on this one and I'm so glad that I did as this is the perfect nude for me! I've always wanted a nude with no hints of pink and I finally found one. I applied 2 coats to achieve opacity with this polish.

What shade do you have on your nails for this week?


Monday, September 10, 2012

Real Techniques Travel Essentials Brush Kit Review


Hey guys!

Today I'm going to share with you a set of brushes that I use on a daily basis to apply my makeup and that is the Real Techniques Travel Essentials Kit. I bought this kit when I was visiting relatives in the States at an Ulta Store in New Jersey. I also wanted to purchase the Core Collection but sadly, the store that I went to was out of stock of that kit. Real Techniques is a brand by Samantha Chapman who is half of the Pixiwoo sisters, very popular youtube beauty vloggers.

Company Description: Everything you need to create flawless looks at home and away: Look pixel perfect even in harsh light. Ultra plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty free. Extended aluminum handles are light and easy to use. Includes 3 full-size brushes + case: 
Essential Foundation Brush: Build flawless custom coverage with liquid foundation or concealer
Multi-task Brush: For effortless application of powder, blush and bronzer
Domed Shadow Brush: Tapered design smoothly shades and defines eyes
Panoramic Brush Case 

Fun Fact: Real Techniques Brushes are colour-coded. Their blue brushes are for eyes, orange brushes are for bases (foundation, concealer, etc) and pink brushes are for finishers (blush, powder, etc).

Another Fun Fact: Real Techniques brushes can stand alone with the help of their rubber ends.

So now on to the brushes!

Essential Foundation Brush: I heard in some youtube videos that the main complaint for this brush is that its small for some users. But for me, I think this is the perfect size. I love using this to apply my foundation and concealer. I like that the brush is really pointed so it can reach the nooks and crannies of my nose and under eye area. When I first used this brush, I felt a little scratch on my face but after a few uses I didn't feel it anymore. I guess I just had to 'break it in'



Multi-task Brush: I don't really use bronzer a lot so I mainly use this brush to apply blush. I love how it picks up enough product but not too much to apply blush with just one natural-looking sweep. This is a great product for powder blushes, bronzer, highlighters but I don't think this will work with cream blushes even though its taklon.



Domed Shadow Brush: I love how multi-purpose this brush is for me. I use this to pat the shadow all over my lids while also using it for the crease and blending as well.




The kit also includes a brush case which is really great for traveling because it protects the brushes while still preserving the form of the brushes. Also, I've had these brushes for a few months now and have washed them every week but I have yet to see the brushes shed. If you have access to Real Techniques brushes I suggest you try them out. They're great quality with reasonable prices.

Price: $17.99 USD
Place to buy: Ulta





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