LORAC PRO Palette

 I had wanted to try out the LORAC PRO Palette for a while now. I've never seen it anywhere in Canada so when I found it in Kohls in Vegas I bought it. I believe it was $42 or something like that. The shades are all neutral. Half a matte and half a shimmery. The colors all compliment each-other nicely so I thought I could make some nice looks with it.

 

 It also came with a mini eye primer which I actually really enjoy!

 The shades are all quite pretty. They are fairly pigmented but not as much as I expected. I feel like a need to layer them a bi before I get my desired look. The are fairly bendable.  I must say, I do prefer my NAKED 2 palette.

It was a nice change for my eyeshadow collection. Althought if I could go back, I probably wouldn't buy it again.

Overall I'd give this a 7/10.

Covergirl Colorlicious Lipstick ~ Yummy Pink

I picked this up a while ago since I was in need of a new Summer lipsticks! I thought the pink wouldn't be so bright but it turned out to be a really bright, almost Barbie-ish pink.

 The packaging is quite simple.

 Yummy pink... not the most exciting name.

It's a pretty classic formula. Quite smooth and easy to apply. I didn't really wear it for too long so I can't really talk about its lasting power.

I really love this shade on the lips! It's such a girly pink. However, it doesn't do to much for the teeth. It makes them look quite a bit yellower than they actually are.

That's it! Have an amazing day!

Sephora Lash Stash To Go

 I haven been anticipating this review for quite some time now. I found this set at Sephora a few months ago for $30! I got one of these from Shopper's drug mart a year or two ago and it was great. The set comes with 5 deluxe sized mascaras with a coupon for a full sized of your favorite. I had nothing to lose since I knew I liked the Lancome mascara. I had also heard amazing things about Too Faced's Better Than Sex.

 My favorite so far is the Better Than Sex Mascara. I honestly like them all except the Blinc one. 

Tarte's Lights Camera Lashes has a nice plastic wand that really amps up length and adds good volume. I really like this one!

Josie Maran's Argan Black Oil Mascara gave a less dramatic volume which was just perfect for daily wear. I really enjoyed this one as well. 

I already know I love Lancome's Hypnose Drama and all of the volume it gives me.

Blinc's waterproof mascara didn't do much for me. It barely coats my lashes and doesn't give me the volume I crave. It would be good for a pool day though!

Lastly, Tarte's Better Than Sex mascara was my favorite! It gave a very sultry volume. it was slightly clumpy but I found I was able to work with it quite well. I can definitely see myself choosing to redeem this one!

That's all! Sorry that I don't have photos of the mascara on my eyes.

I just wanted to mention that I won't be posting quite as often this month. I have been really busy lately and I feel like I need to take a little break. Hopefully in the Fall I can sort myself out and bring lots more high quality posts! But for now I'll be posting about every 2-3 days. I really didn't want to quit my blog all together so I'm hoping this is a good compromise!

Maybelline Lash Sensational ~ Review

I am more than excited to review this mascara because it has created a new level of lash perfection. A friend of mine recommended this to me after saying it was ever better than the Benefit Roller Lash mascara, which I have never tried. It was only $6 at Walmart! I usually really like Maybelline mascaras and this one tops them all.

I love the color of the packaging, it's the same as Too Faced's Better Than Sex mascara.

It claims to have full fan effect volume and it definitely does!

The brush has very tiny, plastic bristles. It's similar to the Rocket however this brush is curved. One layer of this mascara gives a nice coat of length and volume. Two layers takes you from day wear to full on GLAM, I love it! It's not too difficult to remove but it takes a pretty much a full face wipe. It separates the lashes so nicely and doesn't clump a bit! It also lasts all day without one single flake!

RATINGS

Packaging: 9/10
Volume: 10/10
Length: 10/10
Lasting power/wear: 9/10
Price: 9/10
Would I repurchase?: YES!
Would I recommend?: If you like what you see down below.
Overall: 9.5/10 (I must really love it!)

Prepare yourself for many eye photos!

 My hair decided to photo bomb this one but I still liked it.

This mascara is one of my new top faves! It gives a TON of volume and length without clumps or making me look like I have 4, maybe 5 eyelashes. This is the best I've ever seen my eyelashes look.
Have you tried this?

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

I'm finally down to the last review from the First Aid Beauty set. Today's post is all bout their Ultra Repair cream which I have loved since I first used it! I love the packaging on all of their products. This jar of cream is fairly large so I can see it lasting a while. It isn't very scented which is s good thing. Especially when you apply lotion all over your body, it can be way to overpowering if it's scented.

I have quite sensitive skin and this works really well with that.

This makes my skin so soft! It's a super thick body butter consistency and it applies so nicely. After a few minutes it soaks in. I usually use this after a shave my legs and it makes the world of difference. I don't really have a ton so say about this other than it's a really luxurious body cream that would be a great item to splurge on. This size retails for $37 CA which is really quite a lot, however once in a while it's a nice treat. 

I think the set I purchased this in was really a great opportunity since I honestly probably wouldn't spend nearly $40 on this. 

RATINGS:

Packaging: 10/10
Price: 6/10
Hydration: 9/10

Scent: 9/10

Would I repurchase?: It's possible 

Would I recommend?: Yes, if you're willing to pay the price!

Overall: 9/10!

Have a great day :)

Garnier Fructis Root Amp

 I have been really busy lately with everything, so hopefully I will be able to get back on schedule soon! I've had this hair product for a little while now, and I realized I have not yet reviewed it. I figured I'd review it today since I'm a bit short on time. I found this on sale for around $3 which is a great deal! I find that Garnier Fructis products can be found for very inexpensive and they often work well for me!

It suggest to section damp hair and spray under each section at the roots so that's exactly what I did. It shoots out in a quite defined stream to be sure to focus it on the proper area. After a bit of scrunching, it feels slightly crunchy by not too much. If you apply too much, it's way too crunchy.

It does add a bit more texture to my hair. I haven't noticed a drastic volume change but my hair definitely feels lighter at the roots and holds a tease a lot better.
For my very flat product, I really do enjoy this product!

RATINGS:

Packaging: 8/10

Volume: 8/10

Price: 10/10

Would I repurchase?: Yeah!
Would I recommend?: Yes!

Overall: 8.5/10

That's all for today! :)

L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender

 A while back I made a bit of an impulse buy on this setting spray. I didn't really need it or anything, but it was on sale for $15 (still pricey for drugstore) and it had kind of caught my attention. There really aren't many, if any other setting sprays at the drugstore. L'Oreal is usually fairly reliable so I picked it up. I used a few times a week, but it hasn't really come one of my daily holy grails.
The packaging is fairly average. It's nicely matte and simple. All it really claims is that is extends the lasting power of your makeup. The little diagram on the back explaining the texture, action and use makes it seem like there are more products with different texture/action/use however I haven't seen any.
When I first used this, I think I held it much too close to my face since my face was dripping wet. After a while, I got the hang of it. I usually apply 3ish sprays not too close to my face. At first it appears dewy, then it dries to a normal finish.
I didn't notice a huge difference in my makeup lasting. I mean my makeup looked good, but it didn't really last a whole lot longer.

RATINGS:

Packaging: 7/10
Price: 6/10
Lasting power: 8/10
Would I repurchase?: Probably not
Would I recommend: Again, probably not
Overall: 7/10

That's about all I've got to say!

Bed Head Extreme Straight Shampoo & Conditioner

 Hello there! So I have another review coming your way! This time I'm reviewing the Bed Head shampoo and conditioner I've been using for a little bit now. I picked these up in a set on, clearance at Target before it closed (still sad about that), for a really good deal! I was a little confused as to why the shampoo is noticeably larger than the conditioner. When I first started using it I still had my long hair, so I require nearly twice as much conditioner as shampoo. Now that my hair is shoulder length, I use less conditioner and the sizes worked out. I would prefer if they were just the same size however.
As for the extreme straight claims, I can't say I've noticed much of a difference if any at all. My natural hair isn't curly or straight. it's kind of wavy but not super wavy. When I let my hair air dry, it dries the exact same. I don't really blow dry my hair but maybe that would work better?
The consistency of both is a bit thinner than most which I don't love. But they do smell great and do a fair job. I honestly probably wouldn't repurchase these since they didn't stand out to me at all.

Happy Wednesday! :)

First Aid Beauty Ultra Lip Therapy

 

 Hello! I decided to review another product from my First Aid Beauty set. This time I'm reviewing the Ultra Repair Lip Therapy! I love the packaging on this how it is a squeeze tube, it sets it apart from other lip balms. 

At first, it was super creamy and moisturizing and had a really nice super slightly minty scent. After a few months it separated and it quite liquid-y. I found that happened with another squeeze tube lip balm I had. Other than that I really enjoyed it

It was quit moisturizing and lasted a fair amount of time. I enjoy the scent because it isn't too minty but it is the perfect amount.

I don't have too much else to say since it is only a lip balm so that is about it!

 

Have a good day/night!

Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara

I usually really like Maybelline mascaras, and I had heard positive thing about this one in the past so I thought I'd give it a go while searching for a new mascara. It was fairly popular a year or two ago but I haven't heard much about it recently. It claims to give good volume which gave me even more reason to try it out!

Of course, I had to choose the darkest shade!

The brush is quite large and bulky. After the first coat, I noticed my lashes looked very natural and had little volume. This takes quite a few coats to build up volume and even after that, it isn't super dramatic. it gives a nice look to your lashes, but I wouldn't say it a adds a ton of volume.

This just didn't give me the look I desired for my lashes. It wasn't a bad mascara, just not for me!

RATINGS

Volume: 7/10
Price: 9/10
Length: 8/10
Lasting power: 8/10
Removal: 8/10
Would I repurchase?: No
Would I recommend?: If it seems like your type of mascara
Overall: 8/10

In the end, this wasn't a favorite of mine and I wouldn't go back to it.

Soap & Glory Suagr Crush Body Buttercream

It's been a while since I have found a body butter with a scent I've been in love with. I received this Body Buttercream by Soap & Glory for my birthday a week or two ago and as soon as I smelled it, I knew it was a new favorite. This body butter smells exactly like a lemon lime soda, it's amazing! The scent lingers too! It's not too overwhelming but it's still noticeable!

Not only is the lotion amazing, the packaging is adorable! The pink and green go together perfectly to make a super fun and bright look!

The body butter is similar to the ones from Victoria's secret, where it's a bit spongy at the touch but blends into the skin nicely. It doesn't last super long on my hands, however when I apply after shaving, my legs feel flawless! I would completely recommend this. I can't wait to try more from the Sugar Crush line since all of the products smell so amazing!

RATINGS

Moisture: 8/10
Scent: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Lasting Power: 8/10
Would I repurchase?: YES!
Would I recommend?: FOR SURE!
Overall: 9/10


Have you ever tried this?

Thymes Essentials Madarin Leaf Body Wash ~ Review

I picked up this body wash a while back at Target on clearance, before it closed down. I just recently began using it and now I can finally share my review. I can't really remember how much it was but from what I remember, I believe it was originally around $12 and it was marked down for around $5. Not completely sure on that one.

The reason I bought it is because it smelled exactly like mandarin oranges. it didn't smell like a fake candy-like orange scent, it smelled identical to a fresh mandarin orange! The scent alone completely sold me.

The body wash itself isn't my favorite ever but I really don't mind it. my favorite body wash is the tone body wash but this one was pretty good. It was just slightly too thin and didn't lather quite as much as I would have liked. The scent doesn't go away when I use it. I can still smell it while in the shower. It's a very gentle wash and doesn't irritate my skin (I have very sensitive skin).

RATINGS

Scent: 10/10

Lather: 8/10

Price: 8/10
Would I repurchase?: If Target hadn't closed down :(
Would I recommend?: Yes if you can find it! At least smell it if you see it!
Overall: 9/10

Overall I really liked this body wash and it's the perfect scent for the Spring time!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask ~ Review

Hello there! So I thought I'd share another review from the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Head-To-Toe Hydration set. I already reviewed the Face moisturizer here so feel free to check that one out. Today I'm reviewing the face mask from the set.

The set was only $53 however the mask regularly retails for $28. You can get it at Sephora here!

The mask is slightly chunky with a bits of oatmeal but it goes on fairly invisible. After ten minutes, I rinse it off and my face feels quit smooth. It wasn't too much different than other face mask but my skin did feel pretty soft. I did really enjoy this mask since it worked well with my sensitive skin. it was very gentle and had little scent to irritate my skin.

I don't have much else to say, other than that.

RATINGS

 Skin benefits: 8/10

Moisture/repair: 8/10

How it feels: 9/10

Price: 6/10
Would I repurchase?: Possibly
Would I recommend?: Yes!

Overall: 8/10

I hope you enjoyed this review, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Baby Lips Limited Edition Buds

So, I was shopping at Walmart the other day, and I came across a new Baby Lips display! Of course, I could not pass it up. When I scanned it, it only came up as $6 so that gave me even more reason to buy it. The whole display only had this 1 set with 2 limited edition spring shades. i really like them both and I really wanted to share them with you. I would definitely recommend checking your local Walmart or drugstore to try to find these.

The packaging is amazing! The colors are all so Spring-like and they go together perfectly.

 The two shades are Oh Orchid! and Petal Rebel.

 Oh Orchid! is more of a purple toned pink and Petal Rebel had a coral tone to it. I prefer Petal Rebel sine it's more wearable for me.

I found these to be just as moisturizing and regular Baby Lips. I've noticed all of the new Baby Lips have way less scent. These a have a slight sweet scent but it's not really noticeable.

Swatched, Oh Orchid! on the left, and Petal Rebel on the right. 

 Oh Orchid!

 

Petal Rebel

I really love both shades and can see myself getting lots of use out of them this Spring!

RATINGS:

Color payoff: 9/10 pretty good for sheer balms

Moisture: 9/10

Price: 9/10

Lasting Power: 8/10
Scent: 7/10
Would I repurchase?: Yes!
Would I recommend?: For sure!
Overall: 9/10

Have you seen these around yet?