REVIEW: Sephora Collection Eyelash Curler

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I recently tried an eyelash curler for the first time and instantly fell in love. I typically only wear mascara on my lashes without curling them, but decided to add a curler to my last Sephora order. This lightweight eyelash curler from Sephora Collection gives my lashes instant volume and lift!

The Packaging

I gravitated toward this eyelash curler once I saw the beautiful golden colour. The lash curler has a shiny chrome finish. The curler is lightweight and travel friendly. My favourite aspect of the curler is the pink silicone pad that comfortably sits between each lash and the outside of the curler. The eyelash curler is slightly curved which gives more flexibility to curl every lash.

The Results

I decided to try this lash curler for a few weeks before I reviewed it. My eyelashes are long without curling, but this curler gives them extra volume! I quickly noticed that it became easier to coat each lash with mascara after they were curled. The curler is ergonomic and lightweight. These two characteristics made the curler easy to rotate to capture all my lashes.

If you’re interested in a lightweight, inexpensive eyelash curler I’d recommend this one from Sephora! The Lash Craft curler gives my lashes length, volume and curl with little effort. Sephora Collection Lash Craft Curler retails for $19 at Sephora.

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3 Eyeshadow Tips That Will Change Your Routine

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Eyeshadow can be intimidating for even the most advanced makeup artists. Knowing how to use the product can help you apply it effortlessly. Here are three unique tips to help you achieve a flawless eyeshadow look!

Make eyeshadow shades more vibrant with a white base

Apply a white base before eyeshadow to make the hue pop. Blend the white shade all over your eyelid before applying other colours for vibrancy.

Easily fix broken eyeshadow

Has your favourite eyeshadow palette broken? To fix any broken eyeshadows, apply a fee drops of rubbing alcohol to the broken eyeshadow, mix it, and smooth the eyeshadow with a small spoon before pressing it flat. Allow it to dry for a brand-new look!

Reduce eyeshadow fallout

My favourite trick to reduce fallout is to do my eye makeup first. If there is any fallout, I can quickly clean it without disturbing the rest of my makeup!

REVIEW: Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara

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I adore trying new mascaras, but I must admit that once I find one that I love, I tend to repurchase it again and again. Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara is one of those products. The unique brush hooks and curls each lash for voluminous length.

The Packaging

This mascara comes in a fun and beautiful tube. The glossy black tube bears the Benefit Cosmetics logo and product name in pale pink cursive. It is lightweight and travel-friendly. The outside of the mascara wand is pale pink with a geometric design. The ‘Hook and Roll’ mascara wand is slightly curved and matches the pink colour of the outside cover.

The Mascara

This mascara gives my lashes curl and volume with a single swipe. It is not clumpy or sticky when applied, and each lash is easily coated. Initially, the formula feels watery-thin and damp but it dries completely matte after a few seconds. This mascara is long-lasting and pigmented.

The Shades

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara is available in Black or Brown. Both shades are pigmented and matte.

Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara is a staple in my makeup kit. The lightweight formula gives lashes length, volume and pigmentation. This is my favourite mascara to wear on a daily basis and it performs well morning or night! This mascara retails for $33 at Sephora.

REVIEW: Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Color Paint Shadow

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I recently tried a sample of Make Up For Ever’s Aqua XL Colour Paint Shadow, a unique cream eyeshadow. I rarely wear cream eyeshadows, so I was excited to try this one in comparison to my usual eyeshadows! This highly pigmented, creamy eyeshadow is a must-have if you want to try something a little different from your standard eyeshadows!

The Packaging 

The product comes in a lightweight triangular tube that bears the Make Up For Ever logo.  It features a black cap and a small slanted nozzle to dispense the product. The product is travel-friendly and easily fits into a handbag, tote, or makeup bag. I love that each tube is coloured differently to represent the shade of the shadow inside.

The Shadow

The shadow initially feels creamy but not oily. It dries down to a matte finish once applied to the lid and does not flake or crease throughout the day. My favourite aspect of these shadows is that the colours stay vibrant and pigmented throughout the day. I’ll admit that I was initially curious about how the formula would dry down, but was pleasantly surprised by how quickly it dried!

The Wear 

Each shadow is pigmented and wears comfortably for 10-12 hours without fading. I tested each shade I own with a eyeshadow primer base, and the shades did not budge! Because these shadows dry quickly, I would recommend placing the product exactly where you want it to sit on the eyelid. I love that each shade can be built-up to achieve the desired level of pigmentation, allowing you to create versatile eyeshadow looks.

How to Use It

I adore the ease of use with these shadows! Apply the eyeshadow in thin, sheer layers and allow each layer to dry. I’ve applied them to my eyelid with both a brush and my fingertip and have achieved consistent, vibrant colour. I have, however, noticed that the shadows appear more pigmented when applied with my fingertip.

The Shades 

Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Paint Shadow is available in a variety of 19 shades:

• M-10: Matte black
• M-16: Matte white
• M-20: Matte dark blue
• M-24: Matte turquoise
• M-52: Matte beige
• M-56: Matte taupe
• M-60: Matte brown
• M-70: Matte orange
• M-72: Matte red
• M-82: Matte fuchsia
• M-90: Matte purple
• L-14: Lustrous white
• L-22: Lustrous dark blue
• L-30: Lustrous khaki
• L-54: Lustrous taupe
• I-12: Iridescent steel-grey
• I-42: Iridescent coppery-gold
• I-50: Iridescent warm beige
• I-80: Iridescent pink-beige

Make Up For Ever’s Aqua XL Shadow is a unique product that is perfect cream eyeshadow! The shades are vibrantly pigmented, and the shadows are easy to apply. I adore using these eyeshadows when I’m travelling and don’t want to carry a bulkier eyeshadow palette! Each tube of eyeshadow retails for $31 at Sephora.

3 Natural Ways to Remove Makeup At the End of the Day

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Just as you apply makeup each morning, you need to remove it at the end of the day. But did you know that finding a good makeup remover doesn’t have to be costly? Here are three inexpensive ways to remove your makeup!

Coconut or olive oil

Oil dissolves oil. The basic idea behind dissolving your makeup with an oil is that it will mix with the oils in the makeup to remove it. Apply a small amount of coconut or olive oil to a cotton pad and gently wipe your face. Once makeup has dissolved, rinse with water to clean the skin.

Create a cucumber cleanser

Toss a cucumber slice into the blender to create a paste before mixing it with olive oil. This method will remove makeup while the cooling agents in the cucumber will reduce puffiness.

Craft a DIY makeup wipe

Combine aloe vera, witch hazel, liquid soap and coconut oil in a jar before shaking well. Stack round cotton pads into the jar and shake to coat them.

REVIEW: Huda Beauty New Nude Eyeshadow Palette

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Huda Beauty released a beautiful new eyeshadow palette last month. The New Nude Eyeshadow Palette is the perfect palette to create versatile nude eyeshadow looks with pops of glitter and sparkle. I adore the neutral, yet colourful, combination of shades within this palette and how the shadows can quickly transform my look from day to night!

The Packaging

The packaging of this palette is beautiful and sophisticated. The outside of the palette features a graphic of Huda Kattan’s eyes along with a monochromatic eyeshadow look. I love that the light colours used on the palette – a combination of baby pink, light beige, and peach are reminiscent of the shadows within. The palette bears the ‘Huda Beauty’ logo, features a large mirror and contains 18 shades.

The Eyeshadows

Each eyeshadow is pigmented and blends easily. The palette contains a unique mixture of versatile duo-chrome, matte, glitter, and pressed pigment finishes. I wear these shadows for 10-12 hours without experiencing any fallout. I blend the matte shadows with a brush and apply the duo-chrome and pressed pearl shadows with my finger for maximum colour payoff. The pure glitter shadows apply best with a glitter glue.

The Shades

Huda Beauty’s New Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains 18 shadows:

• Bare – Matte cream
• Crave – Multi-reflective pink champagne
• Play – Matte peach
• Fantasy – Multi-reflective rose
• Love Bite – Matte purple with a pink undertone
• Spanked – Matte cranberry
• Lace – Matte pale pink
• Daydream – Multi-reflective pale pink with silver undertone
• Tickle – Matte salmon
• Excite – Deep red glitter
• Infatuated – Golden copper glitter
• Kinky – Metallic cranberry
• Concealed – Creamy concealer base
• Secret – Matte burnt orange with pink base
• Tease – Matte taupe
• Raw – Matte warm rose
• Charmed – Multi-reflective rose gold
• Teddy – Matte warm caramel

Huda Beauty’s New Nude Eyeshadow Palette is versatile, eye-catching and sophisticated. It offers a combination of shadow finishes to create an array of eye looks. The palette retails for $85 at Sephora.

Inside Erin Angela’s 5-Minute Beauty Routine for Busy Mornings

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We all have mornings where there’s simply no time to complete a full makeup routine. On these types of mornings, I simplify my makeup routine. This simplified routine still feels polished, but takes less than five minutes to complete!

Face

I apply moisturizer every morning, regardless of how rushed I may be. Moisturizer gives my skin a boost of hydration and brightens my complexion. The main moisturizer in my routine is GlamGlow’s WaterBurst Moisturizer – it is lightweight and leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. I complete my face makeup with a few swipes of concealer. The concealer I love right now is Tarte’s Creaseless Concealer.

Eyes

A simple winged eyeliner does wonders to widen and brighten my eyes. I apply Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner because it is waterproof and lasts all day. I then apply two coats of mascara to lengthen my lashes.

Lips

Lipstick is a staple in my daily makeup routine. On days when I am wearing minimal makeup, I apply a brightly coloured shade. Two shades that I wear regularly are Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Sarafine, a gorgeous deep red.