Manicure Monday : OPI Sprung "Mariah Carey Collection"

Hello There My Lovelies!

Today I have this nail polish from OPI which is from Mariah Carey collection which was launched at beginning of this year, or for spring of 2013. For the launch of this collection they released 4 Studio Shades and 4 Stage Shades. The Stage Shades are what OPI is calling Liquid Sand which is gritty matte glitter.

I only bought two polishes out of the eight that they released. One for their regular line and one of the liquid sands called Get your number.

Sprung: is a copper with multicolored shimmer.

Application: this one as many OPI polishes have good consistency. It took 3 coats to get full opacity to get shiny results. Top coat is not really necessary but for extra life out of your mani then I guess is needed.

When I saw the bottles display at my local Beauty Salon I had high expectations for this polish. This really stood out for me the most that made me buy it. Now that I have applied and seen it on my nails I don't feel as it has that 'wow' factor that I had when I first saw it. Is it pretty? Yes! But it lacks that metallic, in your face kind of look.

Anyways what did you think about it? Is it worth picking it up?

Where can you buy it? At any beauty salon or any store that carries OPI polishes, however this were limited edition polishes, so I'm not sure whether you can still get your paws on it. OPI polishes are retailed as low as $9.95 or as high as $11.

I hope you have liked this post and stay tuned for 'Get Your Number' swatches. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook both under canadianbeautyfinds ... Thanks in advance and take care xoxoxo

FOTD : Mischievous Orangey Brown Feat. The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 2

Hi There my Lovelies:

Today i have this look based on the palette from the Balm vol. 2 I really like this palette, is fun and flirty and you can create a few looks with it.

EYES:
1. ELF Lid Primer
2. Lise Watier Crayon in Pêche Melba
3. Shady Lady Palette by The Balm Vol 2
- Mischievous Marissa (all over lid)
- Caught in the Act Courtney (used on 1/4 in the outer 'V' and on to the crease)
- Tempting Tara (used on brow bone)
4. L.A Colors Liquid Liner in Black
5. Maybelline Voluminous Million Lashes and Maybelline Falsies in Flared
6. Wet n Wild Brow and EyeLiner in Mink Brown ( filling eyebrows)
7. Essence Brow and Eye Gel
8. Revlon High Definition Liner in Steel Flash

FACE:
1. Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation in 230
2. Rimmel London Blush in 101 Pink Sugar
4. Physicians Formula

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Manicure Monday: Essie Nail Polish in Play Date

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Well today I have this Essie shade that screams Spring, although we are far from being Spring is such a lilac pastel color. that I fell in love is like love at first swatch!

This color is absolutely amazing it makes my had super young and fresh and wowie! I really love this color.


Playdate: lilac pastel

This shade came out Spring of 2012 collection.
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FOTD: Brown Eyed Girl

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Todas i have this look which is neutral but very classy which can be worn if you are going to the office.
This look is quite flattering and compliments very eye color.

EYES:
1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
2. Maybelline color tattoo Tough as Taupe
3. Wet N Wild 8 Pan Palette in 738 Comfort Zone
- Right side 'Browbone' (used all over lid)
- Left side 'Definer' (used on outer 'V')
4. L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow in 012 Endless Chocolat (used on outer 1/3 of lid into the crease)
5. Wet N Wild single Eyeshadow in Brûlée (used as brow bone highlight)
6. Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara
7. Essence Gel Liner in 02 London Baby!
8. Annabelle Smoothliner Pencil in Bronze (used on lower lash line)
9. Wet N Wild ColorIcon brow & eyeliner in 648 Taupe

NYX 10 Color Eyeshadow Palette : Runway Collection in Velvet Rope

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Today I have a review and swatches of these eyeshadows. NYX cosmetics is not a brand where it can be easily found in Canada except Rexall. Even at Rexall is not that many products that they carry and these palettes are not one of those products.
NYX cosmetics is a pretty good brand, just like any other brand that they have they're ups and downs.
These palette is a purple fans dream and I'm one of them. This palette is called Velvet Rope ( what kind of a name is that?) I think that the name is very lame, at least they should've come up with something more meaningful. What do you think? I would've named it .... Hmmm purple obsession ... Or maybe?!?! Hmm I didn't know that name picking was hard ... Ok let's move on then lol

This palette comes with 10 eyeshadows ranging from the lightest to the darkest purple, also has a big mirror that can be used, as it is big enough for makeup application.

Here in this picture can be seen the different shading of the eyeshadows in details. Also you can see a slot for the sponge tip applicator that every company bothers to add into their palettes, even if they are useless, simply because these applicators doesn't apply makeup flawlessly.

First Row: is a very much shades of purple except the second eyeshadow which is a dark navy purple, which is kind of unexpected and not commonly seen, none the less is a very pretty unique color. The last color has some finely milled glitter which is quite transferable to the Application not like Shadowy lady by Mac in which all the glitter isn't transferable at all; and you just end up with another dark purple eyeshadow, more like black to be honest!

Second Row: this row has two shades of purple. The second eyeshadow in this row tends to lean into a frosty pinky lavender shade which is very pretty. The fourth color is a very dark black purple very nice to do a smokey eye. And the last one is a frosty pink.

Overall I like this palette a lot, the pigmentation is phenomenal in very single eyeshadow in the palette and there is simply no let down at all. I really recommend this palette if you have access to it for purchasing.

I bought this palette along with Champagne and Caviar palette from the same collection, I ordered it online from eBay and with shipping and all it cost about $18 -$20 which is not bad at all. I have mine for around two years so I don't know how prices has fluctuated during this time.

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Manicure Monday : Kleancolor Nail Laquer in 22 Barbie Pink

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In my nail polish experience I've come across some hot pink nail polishes that has caught my attention and been my all time Favourite but this one has topped off any of this other polishes.

22 Barbie Pink: hot pink.

Application: for picture above it took 2 coats, first coat covered the nail enough but it needed the second coat to full get opacity. Formula was just a tiny bit gloppy, it also dried semi-matte or dull looking so a shiny top coat is a must.

Just an overall observation I've discovered that most of Kleancolor nail polishes do dry a bit dull but I certainly don't mind since I use top coat anyways.

I also want to warn about the sloppy application I did, no wonder because it was 2 a.m and I wanted to go to sleepy with nails polished ;)

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Lise Watier Jumbo Pencil Swatches & Review!

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Today I have this 2 eyeshadow crayon from Lise Watier. Lise Watier is a French Canadian cosmetic company hence their name and has been around the makeup industry for quite some time.

Their makeup products are very innovative and try to place themselves in the top of the game. Their products are quite pricey and are sold at department store like Shoppers Drugmart, The Bay, Sears, etc. Aside from the price tag their products are very high quality.

These Jumbo Pencil by Lise Watier are in the same idea to the NYX Jumbo pencil. These Jumbo Crayon Pencil come in three shades only, out of the 3 I own 2 only. These pencil are marketed at $19 each.

What does Lise Watier say :
-Multi-function crayon for eyes and lips.
- Easy application.
-Unique texture, velvety and nontransferable.
-Waterproof formula provides flawless long wear.
-Crayons that go on easily and stay in,place all day long.
-Volatile formula: Close tightly after every use.
-Dermatologist tested.

The quality of these pencils are very creamy but they set quite fast so you have to work with them as fast as you can to blend it out.

NYX on the other side never set so they crease. Because Lise Watier set fast they last a long time and doesn't crease.

The shades I own are Moonlight and Pêche Melba . The one I didn't get to buy was Sunshine.


Moonlight: is a light frosty pinky lavender

Pêche Melba: is a peachy orangey shade. These would be a great base for Amber Lights by Mac as both would compliment each other making it very vibrant.

I hope you liked this post and don't find it to be picture heavy. I wanted to give an accurate review of the products. If you are outside of Canada you can find it at lisewatier.com

Want to check out some FOTD that i've done with these Jumbo Pencil? check this one first here using Moonlight, and here using Pêche Melba

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FOTD: Rosy Pink Petal Look!

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What's with Mother Nature? What's with winter that doesn't want to go? It snowed and we are under freezing rain warning .... Ugh I remember last year people were wearing shorts and complaining about humidity and now snow?!

Regardless of our weather I decided to rock this cool romantic pink using the NYX Velvet Rope 10 pan Palette from the Runway collection.

Velvet rope is an absolute cool palette and very pleasing to the girls who absolutely love purple.

EYES:

1. Prestige Prime and Ready Primer
2. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink
3. NYX 10 Pan Palette Runway Collection in Velvet Rope
- pink eyeshadow (all over lid)
-dark purple with violet shimmer (1/4 of lid and crease)
4. Wet N Wild Single Eyeshadow in Bruleé (used on browbone And used to blend out crease)
5. Urban Decay Waterproof Liquid Liner in Retrograde
6. L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
7. Mac Powerglide Intense Eyeliner in Designer Purple.

FACE:

1. Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation In 320
2. Hard Candy Blush in Livin Doll
3. Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder

Manicure Monday: Nubar Stardust

Hi there my lovelies:

Today I have this Nubar nail polish. I think that Nubar makes the best duo chrome nail polishes. I really love duo or multi chrome nail polishes is just looks like you have different nail polishes at once depending on how you move your hand your polish shifts.

I previously did another polish by Nubar which was multi chrome which can be found here for more info.


Stardust: is a duo chrome nail polish which has a strong light orange base which shifts into pink.

 

 

The application is a trouble free application it was sheer at first but second coat made it happen. Since Nubar is not found at any retailers I have to buy them on eBay from a trusted seller. Altogether costs about $8 shipping including. If eBay doesn't ring your bell you can go to nailpolishcanada.com, I never bought from there but soon I will.

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FOTD: Aqua Minty Green Look!

Hello there my lovelies:

Today I have this look from one of Mac's pigment from their newest collection of the Archie's girl collection which I did a review/haul here.

I really like how this look come up to be is quite eye brightening specially for dark brown eyes!

EYES:
1. Too Faced Shadow Insurance
2. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald
3. Mac Pigment in Lucky in Love (all over the lid and passed the crease)
4. Mac Carbon (1/4 of the crease to add depth and make it smokey!)
5. Profound Matte Eyeshadow palette 02 (beige or skin color to blend the crease and use as highlight in the browbone)
6. L.A Colors Smudge Proof Liquid Eyeliner in black
7. L'oreal Voluminous Mascara In Carbon Black ( 2 Coats)
8. Urban Decay Pencil in Zero (used on lower lash line)
9. Mac Aquadisiac Eye Shadow(used on bottom lash line)

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Kleancolor Everlasting Lipsticks Swatches & Review

Hi there my lovelies:

Ugh this weather is making anxious for summer or at least spring temperatures. I just had it with this cold weather!

Today I have some lipsticks swatches for you guys. I thought that maybe lip swatches would be better but right now I'm going through the "extreme dry lips" and if I do it it would be altered in some way. I will do FOTD using this lippies.

Kleancolor in Canada is not very known but, this makeup warehouse where I get my makeup they carry Kleancolor products and I'm very happy they do. This brand really needs some recognition just because they're products are quite good and not to mention the good quality of it.

Here is a picture of all the lippies that I have, I own 6 colors. The lipsticks are sold for $1.99 each or 2 for $3. Which is not bad.

From L-R : 704 Mocha Cream, 738 Cranberry Mix, 703 Hot Cocoa, 743 Pink, 714 Mystery, 707 Mauve.

704 Mocha Cream : Brick reddish brown
738 Cranberry Mix : Burgandy red with multicolored finely milled glitter.

703 Hot Cocoa: dark brown
743 Pink: frosty baby pink

714 Mystery: medium reddish brown
707 Mauve: medium mauve-ish brown

My favourites out of the 6 is 734 Pink, and 738 Cranberry Mix. That baby frosty pink is to die for, it gives a nice shine and looks very appealing. Cranberry Mix is a very interesting shade I think that those glitter gives a nice touch to the shade making it cool! Hahaha.

This lipsticks are very moisturizing to the lips. This does have a cherry feel to it, it cannot be smelled but you can feel the taste in your lips.

I really recommend this products to you simply because this is a steal if you find it. If I could recommend something to Kleancolor would be to have sturdier packaging because is quite flimsy. I like how this lipsticks have a nice look to it in terms of packaging, they look quite fancy and that gives a nice vibe to it but fix the flimsy packaging please!

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FOTD: Pomegranate Berry Look

Hi there my lovely readers:

So the weather today is chilly. The past week has been delightfully enjoyable as it has been 10°C, that the only clothes you only needed was a sweater and not bulky winter jackets. As well I've been seeing some flurries falling down.

Today I have this look. I really enjoyed this look a lot as the eyeshadow had a lot of shine that complimented my eyes a lot.

Eyes:

1. Prestige Eye & Ready Primer
2. Color Tattoo in 30 Pomegranate Punk
3. Urban Decay Single Eyeshadow in Last Call (all over the lid)
4. Wet N Wild 6 Pan Palette in Lust ( matte cranberry color on the outer V)
5. Profusion Matte Eyeshadow in 02 (off white to blend out outer V and highlight browbone)
6. Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner in Charcoal (used on top waterline)
7. Maybelline Intense XXL Mascara in Black (step 2)
8. L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black (2nd coat)

Manicure Monday: Color Blast by Orly 509 Shockwave

Hi my beautiful readers:

Happy Easter Monday Everyone!
Well today I have this nail polish that is so vibrant and yells *summer*. This polish looks like any other bluish teal very bright and attention caller polish.

Color Blast by Orly is another company that is under Orly wings, I guess I could say that Quo by Orly and this brand are sisters if not they are cousins. I did a Quo by orly manicure as well which can be found here. Color Blast by Orly is only sold at Rexall.

Rexall is another drugstore which if you follow my blog you would have heard unless you live here in Canada.

509 Shockwave: Bluish teal.

 

 

 

Application: For picture above is a two coated manicure with top coat. The first coat was very sheer but second coat it even it out. It dried very fast which I was impressed with.

This is a very dupe-able color is not that unique but it's very pretty none the less. This is sold for $8.99 I however, got it on sale for $4.99, I wanted to give this brand a try and I like it so far, again this is a Rexall brand working with Orly.

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