Rimmel Glam Eyes trio in 750 Tempting

Last week, I picked up Rimmel Glam Eyes Eyeshadow Trio in 750 for I believe $3.50 at my local Superstore. This says it complements brown eyes, and I couldn't resist the price. I've also been really into green eyeshadow lately.

(Omg, the way the pics are taken totally trips me out. Sorry if it trips you out too! :P)

Unfortunately, I didn't find this trio very pigmented. It's not the worst, but with so many other options, I just don't see myself reaching for this. I haven't tried it on my eyes yet, so I'm just going by the swatches.

I layered the shadow MANY times to get these swatches. Too much work in my opinion. I'm sad because I really think they are lovely shades! I don't know if you can tell from the swatches, but the shade furthest to the right actually has a lovely pearlescent green hint to it. So pretty!

Without flash:

With flash:

I'd definitely try some of the other trios and quads from this line. My sister has one of the quads (can't recall the name) and it was a lot more pigmented upon swatching. I guess these are hit and miss! Have you tried any of the Glam Eyes shadows? What are your thoughts? Thanks for reading! :)

Maybelline Color Tattoo Review - Bold Gold, Pomegranate Punk and Edgy Emerald

I've been wanting to try the Maybelline Color Tattoos for quite some time now! I've heard mostly good things about them, and I found them at my local Superstore for $7.99. I picked up Bold Gold and Pomegranate Punk to try. Then later in the week, I picked up Edgy Emerald at Shoppers Drug Mart (during 20x the points) for $9.99.

 

 

The first shade I tried was Bold Gold. I applied this on my eye using my finger and without a primer. Big mistake for me! There was major creasing and melting after only a couple hours. I totally blame this on my oily lids.

 

The next day I tried Pomegranate Punk. This time, I applied my primer of choice (Too Faced Shadow Insurance) and after the primer was dry, I gently patted my lids with a tissue to soak up any remaning oil. I just wanted to be sure they were completely dry and oil free. I then applied the eyeshadow with my finger. I'm happy to say that Pomegranate Punk lasted me late into the night and was still looking perfect when I removed my makeup before bed. :)

 

Today I've been wearing Edgy Emerald for about 9 hours, and it's still good to go. :) Again, I applied this using a primer, and I blotted my eyelid gently with a tissue before application.

 

I think all three colours are super gorgeous, and I can't wait to try more shades. I'm looking at Audacious Asphalt next.

Here's my swatches, without flash:

 

And with flash:

I've been playing around with these eyeshadows to try and create different looks for the past few days. I'll be sure to post a blog when I find something worth sharing!

Have you tried the Color Tattoos or any other cream shadows? I was very close to picking up a Shiseido Shimmering Eye Color this past weekend, but the price was pretty steep.

Thanks for reading! :)

 

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 review

It's a blizzardy day here in my hometown, and I'm just blogging from my daughter's hockey game! :) I'm always on the hunt for the perfect foundation for my oily skin. Lately I've been using Estee Lauder's Double Wear, but I've been unhappy with the colour matches. I did a little online research and saw a lot of ladies raving about CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 foundation, and despite my hesitation, I picked some up to try out.

 

Hehe, my kitty loved this stuff :)

I was shocked! To be honest, I don't think I have one other piece of CoverGirl in my current stash, and I haven't tried one of their foundations in years. I'm pretty sure as a teen, I used one of their old foundations, but since then I have had zero interest in any CoverGirl products.

Until now.

First off, I was very happy with the colour selection. I tested a few on the back of my hand and my jawline, and the shade I purchased was an absolutely perfect match - 932 Nude Beige.

This foundation comes in a 30 ml bottle with a pump! Yay! Estee Lauder Double Wear doesn't have a pump, and neither did Revlon ColorStay; which I had also been using previously. It also contains SPF 20, which some people might love. I prefer to apply sunscreen before foundation, and I prefer not to wear any sunscreen for a night out.

The bottle says: Lasting power of primer, coverage of a concealer, and blendability of a foundation in one. Shine Free.

While testing it, I applied it without a primer or concealer. In the future, I would definitely use a primer as well. My pores are just too big to go without. I found the coverage was very good as it covered some pesky red bumps that just popped up (possibly dermatits), and it did make my pores appear a bit smaller. I do find it quite matte, but I did dust with a setting powder. My skin is too crazy oily to go without powder. I've been wearing it today without a setting powder, and I can see some shine, but it's nothing terrible.

Here's a before and after taken today without any primer, concealer or setting powder. I couldn't replicate the lighting for both pics, but I wanted to show the coverage. Sorry for disgusting pores! :P

 

 

 



And here it is applied on my arm:

Overall, I'm very pleased with this product! I find it comparable to Double Wear, and I find it leaves me more matte than ColorStay ever did. I read that Estee Lauder will be coming out with more shades in the near future, so until then, I will happily continue using this! I'll be sure to update if it causes any skin reactions as well.

This product cost me $12.99 at my local Superstore (though I'm sure you could shop around for better deals). A serious steal if you ask me! I'd definitely recommend this to anyone else with oily skin!

Hope everyone's having a great weekend! Thanks for reading :).

My Favourite Hand Creams

Hello everyone! I thought this cold blizzardy day (in the GTA) would be an appropriate day to post a little blog on hand creams. My hands get extremely dry in the winter. They crack and also develop small itchy red bumps that are embarrassing, so I always do my best to keep my hands as moisturized as possible.  I also make sure to drink a ton of water in the winter, but that alone doesn’t seem to cut it. I thought I’d share with you my favourite hand creams in case you also suffer from dry hands and are looking to try something new:

 

Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream  -  I fell in love with this hand cream after receiving a sample from SDM sometime in the fall. At the time, it was perfect for me! It has a nice texture and leaves behind absolutely zero residue. I mean zero! It seems to absorb instantly and your hands are immediately very soft. I purchased it this winter and I noticed that I was reapplying far too often. I started questioning whether it wasn’t making my hands more dry! I’ll definitely be trying this again in the spring! Apparently there is some ingredient in it that helps make your nails grow long and thick if used consistently. Lord knows, I definitely need help there! This 100ml tube retails for $33 at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora.

Avene Trixera Selectiose Emollient Balm  – This cream is definitely my HG this winter. I purchased this on a whim from leguidesante.com for $13.69 USD, though they seem to raise their prices often. I bought it thinking that someone in my home would be able to use it on their face this winter, and then I read a review suggesting to use it on your hands. It has literally saved my skin! I apply morning and night, and my hands are so soft. No rough spots or itchy red bumps. Even this past week when we’ve had temps almost reaching minus 30 Celsius. I’m pretty amazed! It’s quite a thick cream and almost has the texture and smell of Elmer’s glue. If you can get past that, I’d definitely recommend this to anyone that suffers from dry hands. Amazing stuff! It comes in a large 200ml tube, and it retails for I believe $28 at Shoppers Drug Mart. Like I mentioned, you can also purchase this online from leguidesante.com, but be warned that shipping is very hefty from that site. I like to make big orders with tons of products so that shipping is worth it.

Avene Cicalfate Repair Cream  –  I also purchased this cream from leguidesante.com for $7.78 USD. The price has raised slightly since then. The texture of this cream almost feels like diaper rash ointment. You know that Penaten stuff? Yeah, like that. Less thick though. It works great at helping heal eczema, dermatitis, and I even dab it on pimples to help them clear up. Good stuff! I use it more as a spot treatment though. This comes in a 40ml tube and is $20 at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Shikai Borage Dry Skin Therapy Hand Cream – This was my favourite hand cream for years before discovering the Avene Trixera.  Here’s a little blurb from Skikai’s website about Borage:  Borage oil, extracted from the seeds of the borage plant, is a natural source of gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an important OMEGA-6 fatty acid which is required for healthy skin cell membranes. Without sufficient GLA, cells can't retain enough moisture. This can result in dry skin and other chronic skin problems.Borage oil penetrates deep, delivering GLA and its benefits directly to the cells. As a result, skin retains more moisture and is healthier. I love this cream! It does keep hands soft, and for years it helped keep my itchy red bumps away.  Then it stopped working. It still moisturized just fine, but wasn’t keeping me from getting eczema on my hands. I’ve read so many great reviews on this cream, and I know it’s one of the best out there. It’s cheaper than the other creams, so I’d definitely give it a try if you suffer from dry hands. It comes in a 73 ml tube and I believe I got my last one from Whole Foods in the US.  I’m pretty sure you can buy it from the Superstore, and they have it at well.ca  for 10.99.

Glysomed Hand Cream, fragrance free – Okay, who hasn’t tried this. It’s dirt cheap, in every store and works! What more can you ask for! This one isn’t enough for me during our cold winter’s, but for the rest of the year, I’m more than happy with it. I don’t have too much more to say about this, but I’m sure you’ve read or heard enough about it. If you haven’t tried, pick it up. Well.ca sells it for $3.69 for a 50ml tube. I’m sure it’s about the same price at your local Superstore or Walmart.

I should also mention that only two of these creams have a scent;  the faint smell of glue from the Avene Trixera, and the Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream has a distinct and strong smell. I don’t mind it, but maybe you would.

If you read all of this, you’re awesome! lol Thanks for stopping by. :)

Wet N Wild Color Icon - Comfort Zone

Hi ladies and beauty lovers! I just wanted to do a quick review and show a few pics of the Wet N Wild Color Icon Palette in 738 Comfort Zone. You've probably seen this already, but I thought I'd share this for anyone who hasn't. :) The palette contains 8 highly pigmented, shimmer shades. The shadow on the bottom right (Definer) is a beautiful duo-chrome shade that is apparently a dupe for MAC's Club eyeshadow. I haven't tried this myself, but have seen swatches and they do look similar.

There was no fallout for me when applying, and I find these long lasting with a primer. The shadows are very soft, and I'm pretty pleased! I don't usually go for quite so much shimmer, and I have enough in all my UD palettes, but I couldn't resist the great reviews and amazing price tag. I purchaed this for $3.99 at the Superstore.

Sorry for my crazy eyebrows. :) My daughter just told me I need to get them threaded again...lol.

 

Here I've just used the Green Eyelid shade, second from top on the right side, and the Browbone shade on the top left.

 

 

The first four swatches are from the left side of the palette, top to bottom. The last four are from the right side, top to bottom.

P.S. that is my arm, not my leg. Not sure why it looks like a leg.

Thanks for reading!