I figured I would do one of these, although I haven't been in school for the passed year. Even though there were almost never any cute guys in any of my classes, I always felt the need to wear something on my face to go to school. Sometimes, you feel like you need to look good for yourself and not for others.

I find this look to be perfect for accentuating brown eyes. This look can also be worn at the office, work, or for everyday occasions.



Products used / worn:
OPI Parlez-vous Opi
Napoleon Perdis foundation
Physician's Formula powder foundation
NYX nude/taupe/dark brown pallette
NYX emerald city eyeliner pencil
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in nude blush
Rimmel Volume Booster gloss in attract
CoverGirl Fantastic Lash water proof mascara

What are your makeup essentials for school?

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Products I purchased were from Hiper Paiz, Mendels, and other local Beauty Shops in Tegucigalpa.

Batana Shampoo &Treatment (Spanish): bio productos naturales

A special thanks to Beautylish for the prize.

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I'm a bit late but here it is anyhow.

Maybelline Natural Smokes Quad
MAC's Jest for the inner corner
Rimmel moisture renew lipstick in Nude Delight
Rimmel vinyl in East End Snob
L'oreal passport to paradise collection Waters Edge and Ocean Breeze Nail Polish
Nicole by Opi Hint of Mint (disappointment)
Eco tools blush brush
Castor Oil

Thanks for watching,

x.o.x.o

I've been looking for this stuff like crazy since I've seen in plastered all over youtube. So many beauty guru's are showing off NYX products and making comparisons to Mac got me itching NYX! My only problem was that I couldn't find it anywhere. Sure, cherryculture.com has it all (including probably the worst swatches in the history of the internet) but I didn't feel like ordering online, paying shipping and all that jazz.

If you live in Montreal and are looking for these babies go to the Brunet close to the Attwater Market. I'm never usually there, but I decided to scroll through their make up aisle and there it was out of nowhere. The section is relatively small. The first things that caught my eye were their jumbo pencils, eye shadow trios and brushes. Sadly, I did not find NYX professional brushes, only the black handled ones.

I had to contain myself because I might be heading to New York and I'll sure as hell find everything cheaper there.

Jumbo Pencils retail for $4.85 CAD - cherry culture sells them for $3.00 to $4.00 USD
Trios $9.95 CAD - cherry culture " $5.50 to $8.00 USD

The last time I checked the exchange rate... honestly, way to rape us. Not to mention our tax is psycho *at a loss for words*...

NYX Trio in Rock and Roll
NYX Jumbo Pencils in Black Bean, Milk & Yogurt

Anyway, here are pictures/swatches/comparisons..:

We are looking at some striking similarities between this quad and 2 MAC pans. The biggest difference is pigmentation! The colors are a tad off, but not by much. Ricepaper is more golden than the lightest color in this trio, so is Satin Taupe. The color which resembles Satin Taupe is comparable in terms of pigmentation, however it comes off a tad more gray.

I'm looking for a charcoal color from Mac which is most similar to the darkest in this trio. Any suggestions? And does anyone know where else in Montreal to find NYX?

My collection is very small! Just goes to show you don't need much of it to survive. I'm trying to confine my makeup collection to this one plastic drawer box. I'm not a professional or anything, so I don't think it is necessary to hoard cosmetics the way I hoard clothes.

Related posts:
My MAC Pallet & Some Brushes
Rimmel Lip Glosses & Lipsticks
Drugstore & Mac Cosmetics Collective Haul 

xoxo

Moisture Renew Lipsticks:
Nude Delight 700 - more opaque coverage, matte and better worn on exfoliated lips as a base under gloss. this color acts as a concealer for more pigment lips.
Vintage Pink 180 - a pretty dirty pink with some mauve in it, glides on very smooth... very pretty for everyday or smokey eyed evenings.

Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick:
Paradise 050 - surprised people haven't raved about this color much, a very gorgeous bronzey pink which is perfect for tanned skin.
Airy Fairy 070 - raved about like crazy on youtube, it is said to be a Mac Viva Glam V or Fabby dupe. It's a creamy pink-beige, hard to describe. It's very wearable for everyday.

Vinyl Glosses:
Smitten 113 - a coral pink, no sparkles, turns up like a sheen and not completely opaque
Sunrise 199 - pink-orange with gold sparkles, it's like a less pigmented Mac Sublime Shine Dazzle Glass.

I was spoiled for my birthday this year. There is a haul video for this on my channel, but I never have enough time to say everything I want to say. I know my boyfriend might read this, *hehe* so here's a big thanks to him because anything Mac related wouldn't be gracing this post if it hadn't been for him. Seriously though, flowers and make-up.. I hope your boyfriend treats you this well.

On to the stuff! I got my first pair of converses in a sort of lilac purple. I tried both the high-tops and lows: I felt like the high-tops made my feet look big. I got a size 5.5, and they fit a tad bit loose but they are very comfy.

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I also got a lip brush. How random is that? Here is a pair of converses and a lip brush, happy birthday. I'm not complaining though. It's a cheap Sparesource brush, which can be found at Walmart. I'm not really into lip brushes too much, so I wouldn't be able to tell you which is the best - but this one seems pretty decent. You can't really argue with the price since it was only $2 CAN. I'll show pictures and give a review on my Sparesource brushes/appliances. (coming soon)

On to Mac! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least. I thought he didn't want me wearing make-up, but oh well. Here's what he got me/what I picked out when I exchanged a couple of items:

Jest - a muted peach with silver frost, great for highlight or all over wash for neutral look.

Satin Taupe -you've seen this all over, it's a taupe with silvery bronze shimmers, a frost, and for the most part gorgeous and completely wearable for everyday and any day.

Nocturnelle - a chrome purple with a hint of pink, it's a frost and I would definitely recommend this especially if you have brown eyes.

Carbon - matte black, everyone has it. I wouldn't have gotten it if it hadn't been for the sales lady who told my boyfriend to buy it for me because I own a dupe, non the less, it would be nice to see if this one performs any better.

Bisque - soft pink-beige matte, my only matte highlight.

Stars & Rockets - the mac website says it's a dirty lavender with red/pink reflects, but I see blue in it too.

Sketch - a burgundy plum flecked with red shimmer, in a velvet finish. This color excites me so much.

Contrast - blueish-purple flecked with blue shimmer, in a velvet finish. Had to get the blue version.

There is only ONE spot left, what would you suggest? I was thinking deep truth or woodwinked, but I already have urban decay pallet from last summer called "Get Baked" with golds in it already (i.e. half baked and baked).

4 shadow palette- perfect for travel, because I only had a 15 shadow palette. My one pet peeve with the 15 palette is that the cover is not transparent, therefore there is no way of knowing what shades are in it without labeling or opening it up. The empty travel palette he got me has a transparent cover, which is a nice touch.


Mac 224 - I was always tempted to buy either the 222 or 224. I have a brush that is sort of a knock off, however, it is much smaller than my new 224. I've used it twice, with carbon and sketch. I truly adore this brush. It is so soft and it allows you to take the least amount of dark shadow possible and buff it out over the largest area possible. It spreads shadow and blends like a dream. People seem to think it's huge, but if you work with the tip and blend using little swirling motions or windshield wiper motions - it works wonders. (want to see the smaller knock off? coming soon)

Mac 168 - contour dream!I have been meaning to try this. I use to press down bristles of a brush from an arts supply store in order to apply bronzer as a contour, but not any more.

What I exchanged:

Mac 242 - a packing brush that works even better with cream shadows or for concealer application. I even read a review where someone stated that this brush make the best lip brush - it's very multi-functional. I don't typically use a liquid concealer for now, nor cream shadows/paint pots. Perhaps I will repurchase this, but this definitely isn't a necessity for now. It's not a brush you look at and fall instantly in love with, but I guess we can all learn to love.

Mac 266 - a thin angled brush, truly not worth the price if you ask me. I barely ever fill in my eyebrows, I have yet to use blacktrack fluidline or any liquids that require me to whip out a brush of my own (since I use L'oreal Lineur intense).  The lady at the Mac counter tried to sway me into keeping it but I have two other slanted brushes in this appartment - and they are under-used by me (mom loves them). Maybe I'll eat my words later, but not today.

Mac make-up case - originally he told me there was a hard cover that he wanted to get me, but they were out of stock. Instead he had chosen the next best thing, a plain black over sized pencil case-esq looking zippy. It was very nice and practical looking. However, for the price Mac sells those things for, I would much rather get another brush or stock up on shadows.

That was a sick gift. I better start planning his for October... oh boy, does anyone have any suggestions? lol kudos to you for even reading this far. Oh and don't forget to suggest a shadow for my last spot.. :D

My obsessions this month; greens, pinks and purples. Purples are great for any season. I wanted to experiment with lilac and lavender colors for spring just to wear something a little out of my ordinary. I've used it a couple of times in the lavender color combined with a jumbo purple eyeshadow pen from Rimmel, so far so good.

1. odorless
2. spill proof
3. acetone free
4. no evaporation
5. soybean based
6. rinses with water

1. no alcohol
2. no acetone
3. no ethyl acetate
4. gentle sent
5. environmentally safe
6. no spilling
7. contain vitamin E

 

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