tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72086345089540542672024-03-18T11:27:04.406-04:00Vibrant, Vivacious, Veracious Beauty BlogTruthful and Creative Beauty News & Advice for the Fearless Makeup Junkie!Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.comBlogger790125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-27763400328670930692019-01-09T13:51:00.001-05:002019-01-09T13:51:01.587-05:00On January and Weight Loss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first time I was praised for losing weight I was eight years old. I shed some pounds the summer before grade 3 because of a heartfelt obsession with skipping rope and wearing my Skip-Its (remember those?) ragged. I was not skipping to lose weight- it was just fun and it brought me joy. But as a chubby kid, people noticed. "Wow, you've slimmed down!", they said, and, as a child, I just had to smile and nod and assume that was a good thing. Perhaps it was in those moments that exercise lost its joy for me; instead, it was a means to get smaller and, consequently, receive more praise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfortunately, this was not the first time that I was made aware of my weight, and of being different because of it. I always wanted to join a dance class, but felt that I was too chubby to do ballet. I would eagerly do Jane Fonda workouts with my mom (so delightfully 80s) and long to look like the tall, lean, spandex-clad women on the screen. I was probably five years old the first time I had the awareness that I was a chubby kid and that this wasn't the best thing to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I won't write a long melodrama about how my weight and body image continued to affect me growing up, but I'll say in brief that, despite having some pretty awesome qualities as a child, adolescent, and young adult (I was smart and kind, had a sense of humor, had some incredible, supportive friends), my weight it what shaped my identity most profoundly. I always thought I was the fattest girl in the room, I thought I was too heavy to wear what I wanted, I truly believed that I would be properly humiliated if I ever asked a boy out. I did not start dating until my mid-20s because it took me that much life experience to muster the courage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fast-forward and I have truly come so, so far in the realm of self-love and body acceptance. I know from many angles (as a therapist and a recipient of therapy) that facing your fears is the best way to conquer them and build confidence. Delving into dating and realizing that I could be liked and loved as I was was simply huge for me. But also, luckily, I was able to build love for myself from within also, not only from the validation and acceptance from others. There was no major turning point, but I think my yoga practice turned on a switch in me- <i>oh, it's about loving and nurturing your body, being in the moment, feeling it all- and if you lose weight, that's just a side-effect of the practice</i>. The discovery of larger-bodied yoga teachers was also monumental.<i> Someone who looks like me can do a headstand? They can be accomplished enough to teach? They don't have to get skinny first?</i> Sounds pretty basic, but taking this all in was really a game-changer for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was prompted to start furiously writing this essay because of the time of year- January, New Year's resolutions, and the media's inevitable obsession with and fixation on weight loss. This year, more than ever before, all of this is getting on my last nerve. There seems to be this ubiquitous obsession with losing weight, number of pounds lost, with the promotion of actual health like some faded issue in the background. But seriously, it has been ingrained in most of us: that <i>losing weight is inherently healthy, right? That I can assume someone is definitely healthier after losing weight and that they are clearly unhealthy if overweight. Right?</i> It has really taken years of deprogramming for me to step aside from this mindset.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have come to understand that you cannot assume a person's health based on the size of their body. <i>Many fat people are actually quite healthy. Many thin people are unhealthy</i>. I do not want to present myself as some pinnacle example, but, even at my most fit (I'd say when I got pregnant, the Summer of 2017, after I'd been practicing yoga 5-6 days per week), my weight still rendered me clinically obese. My blood pressure, resting heart rate, and cholesterol levels were all perfect (as they had always been), I was perfectly mobile and could keep up in any typical yoga class. I had no chronic or acute medical problems. And yet my body size and BMI would undoubtedly render me unhealthy in the opinions of many doctors and armchair health gurus on Instagram. <i>Yes, you can be fat and fit. "Obese" and healthy</i>. That may still sound wrong to many of you, but we've all been so primed to believe otherwise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With this mentality at the forefront, I've been especially bothered this year by all of the talk shows pontificating about weight loss this time of year. They parade larger-bodied women and men around like problems that need to be fixed. Lean women and muscle-bound men play the common role as superiors and and the larger-bodied "contestants" drink it all in and try to learn how to be a better person by becoming smaller. I know I'm painting the scene with a broad brush (I don't want to assert that all larger-bodied people are victims,without agency), but this is a scene I've witnessed over and over and I'm ready to change the channel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me just say, <i>there is nothing wrong with being a thin or lean woman. Or with exercising regularly or having big muscles, or with being a personal trainer or a healthy-eating chef</i>. <i>All bodies are good bodies and being strong is awesome! So is eating well</i>. My beef, so to speak, is with the unwavering, conditioned belief that smaller equals better and that we are shameful, bad people if we don't fit the mold or have the occasional slice of pizza. It's with the unquestioned assumption that "yes, this woman has some fat on her body. She must be fixed and must really want to be fixed. She'll be a better person if she gets smaller and we must all applaud her shrinking".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This post isn't going to culminate in some sweeping thesis or conclusion, but I'm pretty sure my main message is an urge to focus on actual health, rather than weight loss. These are not the same things. When we praise someone on weight loss alone, we don't know if we're reinforcing some sort of illness or disordered eating or exercise in the process. We can aim to focus on health without assuming the health of someone based on their size and without assuming that someone with a certain (often larger) body type must need or want to "get healthy".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So yes, I do have goals this January, but I am choosing to remove the scale from the equation. My lack of yoga practice since I got pregnant has been disappointing to me; not because my body has become softer and a bit weaker, but because my regular practice was so vital to my mental health and overall well-being. I have started <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5q283SxchA">Yoga with Adriene's</a> 30 Days of Yoga Dedicate </b>program and feel truly proud to have completed seven yoga practices in the past seven days. I'm thrilled to be finding the time for myself with a baby at home. To reconnect with an activity that fuels me so well, mind and body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm excited to feel stronger and more flexible and even for egotistical pursuits like looking better in certain yoga poses for those Instagram selfies (keeping it totally real). If I shed some weight in the process, ok. But you will not hear me telling you what the scale says, because I won't be looking. I'll be feeling out for length and strength, deeper breaths, satisfying perspiration, and moments of peace. <i>I'll be moving and engaging and feeding my body well because I love it, not hate it</i>. Especially now with a daughter, it is my utmost goal to make this the mantra of our home. She can run, play, dance, and move her body in any way that will bring her joy, but the size, expansion, or contraction of her body will not be a subject of my commentary. I cannot fully protect her from the pressures of the world, but if my change of attitude aids her in her own self-love, even in a small way, then my own process of self-love has truly reached its pinnacle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know this is not the most coherent, thorough, or groundbreaking discussion of self-love and weight loss out there, but I'm hoping it maybe resonates in some ways or starts a conversation. Would love to hear from you! </span></div>
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Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-73489935999256511422018-11-28T18:24:00.001-05:002018-11-28T18:24:19.079-05:00Currently Obsessed: Lisa Eldridge Does Lipstick <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! It's no secret that I'm an ultra Lisa Eldridge devotee, so when I learned that she was releasing her own range of lipsticks I was (as the cool kids say) shook. As soon as I received the pre-order notice, I rushed to the website to see what they looked like and I was sold. The <b><a href="https://www.lisaeldridge.com/shop/beauty/">Plush True Velvet Lipsticks</a> </b>(<b>26 British pounds each</b>) are a range of three classic red lipsticks that promise full-on colour, a smooth velvety finish, a non-drying formula, and unique velvet-inspired packaging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The limited edition collection comes with three variations of red: <b>Velvet Ribbon</b> (a classic, clean, slightly blue-toned red), <b>Velvet Morning</b> (a vivid orange red), and <b>Velvet Jazz </b>(a deeper brick red). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I picked up two of the shades from the range, budget being the only reason I didn't snag all three. The package came carefully and beautifully packed, with the lipstick in sleek white boxes, a little typed note from Lisa, and a card with the new logo for the brand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The lipsticks come in reflective gold tubes with a beautiful glamorous, though minimalist feel. The Lisa Eldridge logo is imprinted on the top for an extra pretty touch. The tubes are moderately weighty and have that satisfying magnetic closure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While the packaging is lovely, the truly special aspect of these lipsticks is on the bullet themselves. I really hope that my photos demonstrate this for you because it's incredible- <i style="font-weight: bold;">the lipstick bullets have a velvet texture</i>! It really is unlike any lipstick I've seen. Truly mesmerizing! They are 100% lipstick (no actual fabric on them; the texture will smear if you rub the bullet), but with the velvet texture on the outside you will be to enjoy this special aspect until the lipstick's very end, which is so neat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The first lipstick I chose was </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Velvet Morning</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, the orange-toned lipstick of the trio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I find <b>Velvet Morning</b> to be a true warm-toned orange red that really falls half-way between the red-orange spectrum. For me, it has such a 1940s old Hollywood vibe that makes me feel so glamorous. I think it will also be totally beautiful in the summertime or on holiday. Lisa said it was inspired by a holiday sunrise, which makes me want to travel, asap! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And swatches on my inner arrm (MAC NC15 skin tone):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And, before my thoughts on the formula, here are photos of me wearing each: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the formula, it truly is plush and velvety as the name promises. The colour is ultra-saturated and you could totally get away with full colour coverage in just one swipe. It doesn't feel heavy on the lips and, despite its true matte texture, it doesn't dry out or deaden the lips; instead, it leaves a very subtle healthy sheen. In terms of wear, I am also impressed. These aren't fully transfer-proof (if you wipe your mouth with your hand, some will come off), but it did not leave an imprint on my wine glass and took a full plate of pesto pasta to start breaking it down. The lipstick reapplied smoothly afterwards and didn't leave my lips parched at the end of the day. I truly have no complaints about this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My only reservations about ordering these, especially from Canada, is that they are on the pricey side (26 British pounds= ~<b>$44 CAD</b>) and I unfortunately did have to pay duties on the package arriving from the UK. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I knew that any Lisa Eldridge-designed makeup would be beautiful, but she really outdid herself with these lipsticks! I'm sure I'll be wearing them all holiday season long and I cannot wait to see what other creations she releases in the future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can buy the lipsticks on the Lisa Eldridge website, <b><a href="https://www.lisaeldridge.com/shop/beauty/">here</a>.<span id="goog_480927596"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_480927597"></span> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Are you tempted by these? Which shade is your favourite? Any other lipstick faves at the moment?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-24186235064732024492018-11-21T21:10:00.002-05:002018-11-21T21:10:43.503-05:00Sephora VIB Holiday Bonus Haul <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! <b>Sephora</b> has been a bit more liberal with their sales of late (not the exciting anomaly as in past years), but I was still looking forward to their recent Holiday Bonus <b>VIB Sale</b>. I had not purchased anything from <b>Sephora</b> since baby was born, so I had a great deal of fun putting together a wishlist and editing my shopping cart for several days before the sale began. In the end, I purchased a tailored selection of goodies, with a couple staples and a few fun treats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My first pick was the <b>Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask </b>(<b>$59 CAD</b>), a recent cult favourite of the beauty world. I was drawn to the brand because of its place in the <i>Clean at Sephora</i> range (vegan and free of harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and mineral oil) and to this mask in particular due to its promise of hydration, plumping, and brightening. With the harsh winter months ahead, this sounded like a perfect concoction! I also appreciate that you can use this as a quick mask for an instant skin perfecting boost (perfect before a holiday party, perhaps?) or as an overnight mask. I've tried it a couple times already and I've woken with plump, glowing skin both times!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My next pick was the <b>Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine </b>(<b>$29 CAD</b>). I think this is my fourth of fifth tube of this. I'm not a hair styling connoisseur and am generally fickle with hair products, so my dedication to this says a lot. It's an oil-based styling creme that gives my wavy hair just the perfect amount of definition and frizz control without looking greasy or weighed down. It's a fool-proof finishing touch when I want to wear my hair down and I never want to be without it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also purchased another eternal favourite, the <b>Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Taupe</b> (<b>$30 CAD</b>). I have been using this brow product for over a decade now and it's by far the best I've tried for my super sparse brows. It allows me to shape and define my brows in such an effective, yet natural way (most people I meet have no idea my brows are so puny IRL) and has a formula that wears all day long (my brows never melt off, not even during my sweatiest of yoga classes). It takes a bit longer to apply than a brow pencil (I use an angled brush), but the result is so worth it for me. And <b>Taupe</b> is such a perfect shade match! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I purchased one palette from <b>Natasha Denona </b>a few years ago and had since been contemplating which to buy next. In the end, it was the <b>Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette </b>(<b>$30 CAD</b>) that lured me in. It's small but mighty, with a pretty, unique range of matte neutrals and metallic blue, champagne, and antique gold. I think I'll also be pulling this out quite a bit around the holidays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My final pick was the <b>Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud </b>(<b>$28 CAD</b>). I'd received this recommendation when I'd asked for the best burnt orange lipstick shade out there. When I got this tip I knew I had to follow through because I love the <b>Always On</b> formula. It applies smoothly, doesn't dry out my lips, and wears off in an even, flattering way. I'm so glad I picked it up because it really is a beautiful lipstick for Fall! A unique deep orange brown that is also wonderfully wearable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the end, I was happy with my small(ish) selection of goodies. They will all get much love and attention throughout the Fall and upcoming holiday season! </span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-45276938751474244202018-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:002018-11-04T08:00:11.706-05:00Biologique Recherche Skin Care Analysis and Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! We all know my love of skin care knows no bounds and, as a new mom, keeping up with my skin care routine over the past months has been a primary source of self-care and self-love (and alone time, which is invaluable!). The brands that tempt me most are often those with a cult status and generally fall into one of two camps: a) green beauty brands using super clean and natural ingredients or b) clinical brands with ultra effective, cutting-edge scientific ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are always a few brands that I've yet to try that constantly tempt me, and <b>Biologique Recherche </b>had been one of them- a brand that actually straddles my two favourite categories (nature and science) amazingly well. <b>Biologique Recherche </b>is a decades-old French brand touting clinical results and potent active ingredients. Most of their ingredients are organic in nature (plant and animal extracts), but they don't take the route of many natural brands. While the world of green beauty is generally much about the sensory experience of fragrant essential oils, <b>Biologique Recherche </b>is all about using ingredients in their most potent raw forms without the perfume. So, on the downside, many of the products smell quite raw and, well, <strike>wretchedly stinky</strike> ripe(?); on the upside, however, the formulas are not watered down by any sort of fragrance, artificial or otherwise. As much as I enjoy a product with an intoxicating aroma, my sensitive skin doesn't always love essential oils and extra perfume. So I appreciate the ethos! And, although the brand does use animal extracts in many of their formulations (such as their famous <b>Placenta </b>range), they tout a longstanding cruelty-free commitment as well as eco-friendly sourcing practices. So, although the brand isn't vegan, it does promise to be animal friendly in all of its steps of creation and testing. (I've emailed the company to ask about this, so will update the info if I learn anything different!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My curiosity about the brand had been spiking, but I previously didn't think that </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Biologique Recherche </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">was available in Toronto. About a month ago, however, a couple lovely bloggers on Instagram let me know that a local salon did carry the line- and I was excited! The brand is carried at </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">One-One Studio </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(pronounced "one to one"; website </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://one2onestudio.ca/index.php/logo">here</a></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">) up on Eglinton West and I'd heard great things about the selection and service. I contacted the spa and they suggested that I book a skin care consultation with one of their trained </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Biologique Recherche </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">aestheticians for the most thorough and accurate recommendations. The consult was $45, but that fee is waived if you buy any product. I was happy to do so, so I booked my appointment! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I arrived at the salon, I instantly took in the beautiful selection of products near the entrance way, including a luxe display of the full <b>Biologique Recherche </b>line. I was quickly greeted by my lovely aesthetician, Angela, and taken downstairs to a private assessment room and treated to a cappuccino. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I found the skin care consultation to be delightfully interactive and thorough. I first was able to give my own account and description about my skin care history and current concerns. I outlined to Angela how my skin used to experience more notable acne and, after years of acting aggressively with harsh products, I realized that my skin was also sensitive and I decided to take a gentler route (no more products with alcohol or benzoyl peroxide, for instance). I described to her that <b>my skin is currently mildly acne-prone </b>(breaks out easily, but not extensively), <b>is prone to sensitivity and redness and occasional mild perioral dermatitis</b>, <b>tends to get dehydrated in the colder months </b>(and is certainly not as oily as it used to be), <b>and is experiencing the first signs of aging</b>, primarily fine lines around my eyes and burgeoning wrinkles on my forehead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then we delved into the signature <b>Biologique Recherche Skin Instant </b>assessment process. The brand believes in <i>Skin Instants</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>rather than skin types- that is, that we don't have one permanent, static skin condition, but rather our skin issues are constantly evolving with factors such as age, stress, environment, etc. The assessment involved probes that are applied to the skin (totally painlessly) to assess for 5 different factors: <b>1) hydration</b>,<b> 2) sebum levels</b>,<b> 3) pigmentation</b>,<b> 4) elasticity</b>, and<b> 5) skin's lipid barrier</b>. For each issue, my results were instantly displayed on a computer screen and we were able to discuss the findings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The results of the assessment showed that my skin is quite healthy overall (yay!) with good elasticity, an intact lipid barrier, and minimal issues with pigmentation. It suggested some mild dehydration and some mild excesses in sebum on some areas of my face (which was totally in line with my perception of my skin as truly combination). I really appreciated how accurate the results seemed to be and that there was no exaggeration of skin issues for the purpose of selling product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After reviewing my results, Angela went to work on the <b>Biologique Recherche </b>product brochure, making note of the products that would best suit my skin. We agreed to focus on products that would <b>reduce dehydration </b>(especially in the coming colder months), <b>keep redness and reactivity at bay</b>, <b>treat any mild breakouts that arise</b>, and <b>prevent against further aging and environmental damage</b>. She shared with me her recommendations, outlining the rationale for each, then gave me ample time to comb through all of the products on the shelves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had lots of fun perusing the shelves, especially as it was my first time interacting with their products in person. <b>Biologique Recherche </b>offers 100+ products (!), which I actually really enjoy. While I can appreciate the minimalist approach taken by other brands, I truly prefer brands that offer solutions for a wide range of skin issues (and combinations of skin issues). I don't believe in one size fits all skin care and brands that offer specific products for my oft-tricky skin type (sensitive <i>and</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>acne-prone <i>and </i>dehydrated, for example) always get my vote. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After perusing the products, Angela and I had a frank conversation about which skin care products I would actually use given my ample skin care collection, my budget, and what my skin was most in need of at the moment. We honed in on four different products to create a comprehensive regimen (cleanser, exfoliant, serum, and cream) and they were packed lovingly in a chic bag (see below for what I bought!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The afternoon at <b>One-One</b> was a true treat for this new mama and I was thrilled to cap things off with some brunch. I found a cute little restaurant down the street called <b>Hotel Gelato</b>, where I savoured a perfect martini and eggs florentine. The pamper was complete! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lait VIP O2 </b>(<b>$69.25 CAD </b>for 5.1oz/150mL). The brand is famous for their cleansing milks and this is the top of the line option. The whole <b>VIP O2 </b>range is designed to oxygenate the skin and thoroughly cleanse and protect against pollution and other hazards of city life. This milk also promises to gently exfoliate and brighten while calming and hydrating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am really enjoying this cleanser so far! I find it does everything that it promises- it cleanses thoroughly without stripping the skin and leaves my face looking bright and feeling super soft. I may try one of their more basic cleansing milks next time because the price on this one is quite steep, but for now, this really is the only cleanser I feel like using! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lotion P50T </b>(<b>$68.25 CAD </b>for 5.1oz/150mL). <b>P50</b> is <b>Biologique Recherche</b>'s #1 cult product and is what gave the brand true cult status. It is the grandmother of all acid toners and is super popular for a reason! It promises to exfoliate, brighten, soothe, balance pH, and moisturize simultaneously. It contains alpha-, beta-, and poly-hydroxy acids (AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs) and is also known for its strong vinegar scent. There are several versions of this formula, but only two are sold in Canada due to ingredient restrictions- <b>P50T </b>and <b>P50 PIGM 400</b>. The latter is specifically designed for address pigmentation issues and, since that isn't a main concern of mine, I opted for the former.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd known about <b>P50</b> for some time, but was pleasantly surprised to learn that it is alcohol-free (unexpected for such an old school product). I have to say that I'm really liking it so far! I've been using about 8 drops of it on a dampened cotton pad (how I was instructed to begin use; I can use it on a dry pad in another week or two once my face has adjusted) and I only experience a very mild tingling/prickling sensation with no other redness or discomfort. My skin has been looking very bright and smooth and I have not had any of the purging that some have warned against. I'm happy to finally be testing this product and I think the 150mL bottle will last a very long time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Serum A-Glyca </b>(<b>$57 CAD</b> for 0.3oz/9mL). I chose this serum because it is a good all-around anti-aging option. It is designed to prevent glycation (a cellular process stimulated by glucose that breaks down collagen and elastin), which can both repair existing signs of aging and prevent future damage. As a result, this serum promotes brightness and firmness of the skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have to say that I'm loving this too! Patted into my face, it immediately makes my skin look more calm and plump. The only downside is that it is quite watery in texture (think <b>Niod CAIS</b>, if you've used that), which leads me to use several drops to coat the entire face. As a result, I'm already 1/3 done the bottle after a week, which makes this an expensive serum habit. I've gone down to using this only once per day and using different application techniques so that I down drain the serum (and my wallet) so quickly. But I can see this being an essential in my routine! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Creme Verte Espoir </b>(<b>$90.75 </b>for 1.7oz/50mL). I opted for this face cream because it is designed to be soothing, but not too heavy (perfect for my sensitive, but breakout-prone skin!). It is supposed to help with redness and hydration and to balance and unify the complexion overall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Angela initially warned me that this was one of the brand's "brown creams", which is so because it contains yeast, and thus has a very yeasty smell (think an active distillery, if you've smelled that). The smell is potent, but I actually don't mind it that much. Plus, I don't find it to linger on the skin. I am quite enjoying this cream so far and haven't had any issues with breakouts. It does feel comfortable and soothing and a perfect weight for Fall. It might not be quite hydrating enough for Winter, but that's nothing that some hydrating serum underneath won't cure! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It would definitely be an understatement to say that I am now fully hooked on <b>Biologique Recherche</b>. The products are so unique and specifically targeted and there are so many to choose from that it really feels that you can fully customize your routine! I'd be lying if I said I don't already have a shopping cart ready to go for my next <b>BR </b>order. While I don't want to ditch the beautiful green beauty products already in my collection, I'm definitely curious to see whether using fewer essential oils and fragranced products makes a positive change in my sensitive skin. I will certainly keep you posted about how I'm liking these products and what I buy next!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And if you're in Toronto, I fully recommend going to the <b><a href="http://one2onestudio.ca/index.php/logo">One-One Studio</a></b> for a skin care consultation if you're at all interested in the brand. It was a thorough and informative experience with lots of information and recommendations but very little sales pressure and no rushing at all. My aesthetician Angela was fabulous! The spa also has an online shop if you're not in the city (<b><a href="https://one2oneonline.com/">here</a></b>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever tried <b>Biologique Recherche</b>? Have I tempted you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! Baby Ro is now nearly 5 months old (time is flying!) and I finally feel I have the time and clarity to share with you the story of her birth and some of the lessons I learned along the way. I've told the story to several friends and family members, but there's something therapeutic about properly documenting the experience and sharing it more widely. I hope you find it interesting and helpful, especially if you're a parent or parent-to-be!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The following sequence of events played out with the guidance of my healthcare team and was in line with my specific needs and history. When you're going into labour, always listen to your team and don't consider my specific timeline as advice :)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, I'll be going into some detail about bodily fluids and sensations/pain as well as medical procedures- in case you are squeamish or if these might be triggering for you. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My water broke just after midnight and in dramatic fashion. Rewind five minutes: I was a day past my due date and, despite frequent cramps and other discomforts, I had not experienced anything that I could recognize as a contraction. I knew they would be something long and distinct enough to time and I'd yet to feel anything that wasn't super fleeting. I was lying in bed doing a Sudoku puzzle on my phone (as I do), when suddenly I felt a different type of cramp. It slowly came on, hung on for 30 seconds or so, then faded. It was mild, but distinct. <i>I think I had my first contraction!</i>, I thought. Seconds later I felt a gentle popping feeling near my cervix and I had a feeling that something was up. <i>Is this it?</i> I stood up and felt a huge gush of water pour down. I had just emptied my bladder so I knew what this was- <i>my water broke with the epic force seen in t.v. and movies</i>. There was no mistaking it. I called my husband and he helped me to the bathroom. Over the next hour or so there were a few more gushes to deal with- <i>I had no idea there was so much fluid to lose!</i> Luckily, I had some adult diapers on hand (after hearing just how glamorous the postpartum period would be), which saved the sheets. I called my midwife immediately after the first gush. She said that, since I had not had any further contractions, I should just try to get some sleep and that she'd visit first thing in the morning (but to of course call back if the contractions returned). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One might expect that my water breaking would have led to some anxiety and panic, but it actually brought about an unexpected calm. I found the end of pregnancy quite nerve-wracking (I mean, the fact that baby could come at any time- maybe today, maybe in a week- is quite a trip!). But when my water broke that uncertainty was so relieved- <i>I knew that this </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't have any further contractions overnight and maybe scrounged about 3-4 hours of sleep (yes, a calm washed over me, but I wasn't fully zen- I was also pretty excited and antsy!). My midwife arrived around 8am that Tuesday morning and confirmed that my water had indeed broken (no duh- I could've flooded the condo ;)) and let me know what patterns of contractions to look out for. I'd heard that you have to give birth within 24 hours of your water breaking, but she said that I could go a bit beyond this- the most important thing was to listen to my body and to get in touch when my contractions become <i>strong</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>and were coming <i>every 4-5 minutes</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At that point, a bit of impatience set in. The day felt like a total waiting game. I started to experience quite mild and sporadic contractions late morning, which gradually intensified throughout the afternoon. I tried to nap but my nerves got the best of me and mild contractions would wake me every so often. I made sure my hospital bag was all ready to go and tried to eat lots, as I didn't know if I could eat once I got to the hospital. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Come evening, my contractions started to get more intense and to last a bit longer. I remember having to pause our episodes of <i>Breaking Bad</i> to breathe through them. I took a shower and changed into some clothes for the hospital. Then suddenly around 11:00pm my contractions went from every 20 minutes to every 3-7 minutes. <i>This has to be it!</i> I called the midwife and she said I needed to wait another hour to ensure that this pattern was persisting so that I didn't go to the hospital too soon. <i>More waiting!</i> Over the coming hour, the contractions started getting a lot more painful- I really had to start breathing and have Adam rub my shoulders during them- so I called the midwife back and said I was heading to the hospital. <i>Ah, heading to the hospital! </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since it's the future, we grabbed our bags and hopped into an Uber. I remember the driver being very kind and calm in the face of his customer being in labour. I had a few contractions in the car and Adam let me squeeze his hand. We got to the hospital around 1am and my midwife met us there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>In terms of a birth plan, I was planning to give birth vaginally, if possible, and to forego any pain management for as long as I could (e.g., to avoid an epidural unless pain was unbearable and/or if labour persisted for some time). I thought it was important to empower myself with a preference for how my childbirth would go, but at the same time I wanted to allow for some flexibility so that I wouldn't be crushed if things didn't go as planned. I know that sometimes our bodies have plans of their own, so I also prepared myself for some unpredictability. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once registered at the hospital, the midwife started monitoring mine and baby's heart rate and checked me for dilation. I'd been having painful, frequent<b> </b>contractions for a few hours at this point, so my stomach sank when the midwife said I was <i>only 1cm dilated. Really?!</i> She said that given that I wasn't too far along yet, I had two options: 1) to take some pain medication and go home to wait things out or 2) to get an epidural and try to get some sleep until labour became more active. Although it had been my ideal to avoid an epidural, if possible, I decided to go for option 2. I chose this because a) <i>I really did not want to go back home and have to come back </i>and b) <i>I was in lots of pain and had hardly slept the past 24 hours, so I decided to give myself a break</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once you decide on an epidural, your midwife defers your care to an obstetrician and anesthesiologist (though, wonderfully, she still stays with you for support). Shortly after I decided to proceed with pain management, the midwife let me know that the o.b. was in back-to-back surgeries and would not be able to do my epidural for a little while. I took a deep breath and tried not to panic. <i>You wanted to really feel labour presently and mindfully, so now you'll get to do it, at least for the next little bit!</i> Over the next two hours I really did get to experience active labour in all its excruciating glory. The contractions intensified and started coming every 2-4 minutes. They were a mixture of strong pain and pressure and would build up gradually, last for 1-2 minutes, and then start to fade. I found that the pain was most manageable while standing up and rocking side-to-side, so that's how I stayed. Adam rubbed my shoulders during them and I did my best to breathe deeply and slowly. I remember Adam bringing me a yogurt cup during this time and me feeling very grateful that I could have a little bite to eat, despite the pain. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At around 4am the doctor and anesthesiologist come into my room and I finally anticipated some sweet relief. I thought I would be more nervous for the epidural (it's inserted into your spine), but at that point the contractions hurt so much that a needle in the back felt like child's play. The doctor first inserted the port for the epidural in my back (staying totally still during a contractions was fun- eek!) and said that before they could administer the medication they had to double-check my blood pressure and baby's heart rate. I was fine, but the external monitor kept showing baby's heart at around 100 bpm, which is lower than they would like. They then attempted to measure it internally (via the top of baby's head), but I started getting the sense that they still weren't happy with what they were getting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>In the course of 10 minutes I went from the midwife saying "soon you'll be able to relax and sleep" to the room being crowded with doctors and nurses. It started to sink in- something is not right here. People look concerned. </i>Luckily my midwife, at a previous appointment, had gone through the various scenarios that might warrant an emergency c-section, a low fetal heart rate being one of them. Also, everything happened so quickly that I didn't have a ton of time to panic. My midwife shortly after confirmed with me that I needed to have a c-section because, no matter how they tried, baby's heart rate was not fast enough. I was soon wheeled quickly into the hallway, doors crashing open ahead of me, as in a medical drama. I'd be lying if I said no frightful thoughts entered my mind, but I did my best to keep hopeful and to keep breathing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They got me onto the operating table and set up the curtain above my waist (typical for c-sections, so that you can't see the procedure while it's happening- good call). I had had no pain medication at this point, so the freezing the anesthesiologist administered was the first bit of numbing I'd experienced. Unfortunately, no one prepared me for the fact that <i>even with the local anesthetic, you can still feel a great deal of the c-section- lots of pressure and some dull, but notable pain</i>. As I hadn't expected this at all (I thought I'd feel nothing), I started to panic and yell "I can feel it! I can feel it!" (to the horror of Adam, waiting outside). The anesthesiologist was patient and kind and tried to convince me that lots of pressure was totally normal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Then I heard it. The doctors exclaiming that baby was out and totally fine. I heard her crying for the first time, before I could see her, and I don't know if I'd ever felt so much relief in my life. <b>Rowan Joan was born at 5:09am on Wednesday, May 23rd, weighing 6lbs 4oz</b>. She came about 29 hours after my water broke, the culmination of a whirlwind, near-sleepless day. She came two days after my due date and was tiny, but perfect. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Adam had been let into the operating room during the c-section and soon I could see him looking at her and the joy and love on his face was everything. They took baby Rowan over to a station where they cleaned her and did their initial checks. I could tell that there was no further concern or emergency, so I could finally breathe easy. <i>Until I realized that I could not feel myself breathing. Because I panicked during the c-section, the anesthesiologist gave me a second dose of freezing and now I could only feel my face and hands</i>. As much as I wanted to bask in these first moments of Rowan's life, I was all of a sudden concerned for myself. I felt almost totally numb and worried that something was going wrong with me. As someone who gets panic attacks, it was incredibly anxiety-provoking to not be able to feel myself breathing and to not be able to move anything aside from my hands and face. The anesthesiologist assured that it was only the extra freezing, that I was breathing fine, and that it would start to wear off in an hour or so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next half an hour was a bit of a blur, as I tried to calm myself down while being present for this incredible moment. I remember the midwife teaching Adam how to put on Rowan's diaper, which I razzed him about because he was was squeamish about diapers. I do remember the midwife laying Rowan on my chest for the first time. <i>What an amazing mix of emotions</i>. I felt so much love, but it was also incredibly surreal and clouded by the fact that my chest was still numb and I could not feel her lying there. Eventually, Adam held her beside me so I could fully take her in. <i>She was beautiful and she was here! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After they stitched me up and Rowan was fully tended to, they wheeled me out of the OR and the three of us were brought to a private recovery room. They laid Rowan on my chest as we were wheeled there, and I remember her sneezing along the way. <i>Her first sneeze- so soon! So cute! </i>That time in the recovery room was the magic that I had hoped for that I could not soak in right after surgery. The freezing began to wear off and I was able to have skin-to-skin contact with her on my chest and feel every moment. I called my parents and shared the good news. Adam brought me a muffin and I was able to enjoy a few bites. Things still felt surreal for sure, but I was able to feel present and calm and happy. <i>We were now a family of three!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since this has been such a long post, I will end the story there for now, but here's my quick take on lessons learned from my childbirth experience:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">1) Have a birth plan but allow for things to not turn out as planned. </i>I do think it is empowering to be able to map out and express your desires for childbirth. To take ownership over what happens to your body during this incredible and often stressful experience is your right. That said, I have heard stories from several mothers who felt devastated when their labours did not go as planned. <i>Please don't beat up on yourself if there needs to be a change in plan- baby and your body often have an agenda of their own. The most important thing is that everyone is healthy and safe! Be kind to yourself and allow for some flexibility. You have done nothing wrong if you need a c-section or opt for an epidural, for example. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">2) I am glad to have fully experienced a portion of active labour without pain management, but I now fully understand why epidurals exist.</i> I really wanted to use labour as an opportunity to be fully present and practice my mindfulness skills. I wasn't trying to "be a hero" as others have suggested- I really just wanted to soak in the experience, knowing that the pain was natural and safe. I'd also heard that recovery from labour could be easier if there was not an epidural. That said, <i>contractions really, really hurt </i>(though I know all mothers' sensations and pain tolerances are different; this was my experience, though). By the time the midwife told me I was only 1cm dilated, I had been having quite painful contractions for a few hours and even after that relatively short time, the option of pain management felt incredibly enticing. I do not regret requesting an epidural, even though the c-section happened before I could get it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">3) It's ok if the first moments with your baby are not "perfect" and euphoric</i>. I'd heard mothers say that <i>"Once you meet your baby for the first time, all the pain and anxiety totally disappear." </i>For whatever reason I had fully trusted this notion and initially felt a great deal of guilt that my first moments with baby were clouded by the fact that I felt numb and anxious, essentially concerned for my own well-being. I felt bad that I could not put the concern for myself aside in that moment. Luckily, I was able to quickly let that go, allowing for some self-compassion. <i>You have just been through an incredible experience- your body and emotions have been through so much. You are not selfish for not being able to slip into nirvana after all of this, even with baby on your chest. You will have time for those perfect moments; it doesn't have to be right away</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really hope you enjoyed reading this. Bless you if you made it all the way through! If anything, I am pleased to have documented my childbirth experience while it was still relatively fresh in my mind. It will provide a lasting journal of those two days and our welcoming Rowan Joan into this world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lots of love and have a beautiful weekend :)</span><br />
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Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-5996807409658368122018-10-15T10:57:00.000-04:002018-10-15T10:57:57.651-04:00Look of the Day: Autumn Rust and Twigs <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! There has been a distinct chill in the air the past few days, which means Fall is firmly in place. I couldn't be happier about the arrival of Autumn- now it just has to stick around for awhile because I am so not ready for snow yet! With the change of the season I have been particularly drawn to makeup that's warm, sultry, and a little smokey. At this year's <b><a href="https://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/09/event-recap-imats-toronto-2018.html"><span style="color: magenta;">IMATS Toronto</span></a></b> I picked up the <b>Melt Cosmetics Rust Eyeshadow Stack </b>and have really been loving it (full review to come!). It is a beautiful combination of warm, rusty mattes and is the focal point of today's makeup look! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To create the eye look, I used every shade from the <b>Melt Rust Stack</b>. I started by applying <b>Classic</b>, an ivory cream, all over the lid up to the brow bone as a base. I also applied it underneath the eyes to brighten things up. I then used <b>Antique</b> (a warm peach) in the crease as a transition shade. Next, I swept <b>Rubbish</b> (a mustard/caramel shade) on the outer half of the lid and along the lower lash line to start building up some subtle smoke. I then applied <b>Rust</b> (a coppery bronze) on the outer third of the lid, along the crease, and outer portion of the lower lash line for some added depth and definition. Finally, I used <b>Rott </b>(a deep matte brown) along the upper lash line and in the socket for some final shaping. I finished with a few coats of <b>BeneFit They're Real! </b>mascara and that was it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to use similar warm tones on my cheeks but to add a bit of shimmer to contrast the matte eyes. I chose a mix of <b>MAC Blush </b>in <b>Canteloupe </b>and <b>Margin </b>and gave some glow to the high points of my face with <b>NARS Hot Sand Highlighting Powder</b>. It's a gorgeous slightly frosty ivory that I use on the regular! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the lips, I opted for one of my favourite versatile neutrals, <b>MAC Satin Lipstick </b>in <b>Twig</b>. It's a fantastic pinky berry browned mauve that is utterly perfect for Fall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Foundation</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in Beige 10</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Concealer</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Sephora Collection Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer Shade 02 Meringue </span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Powder</u>: Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder #52<br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Bronzer:</u> NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium</span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Blush</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: MAC Blushes in Canteloupe and Margin</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Highlighter</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: NARS Highlighting Powder in Hot Sand </span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Brows</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Taupe and Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Primer</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Essence I Love Colour Intensifying Eye Shadow Base</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Eye Shadow</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Melt Cosmetics Rust Stack- Classic (all over lid as a base and on brow bones), Antique (in crease, blending up to brow bone), Rubbish (on outer half of lid, blended up and out, along lower lash line), Rust (on outer third of lid, crease, and lower lash line), and Rott (as liner on upper lash line and for added definition in the crease)</span></span></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Mascara</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: BeneFit They're Real </span></span><br /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Lipstick</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: MAC Satin Lipstick in Twig</span></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: center;"> And a few more shots of the look:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really liked this look because it's my favourite kind of makeup- wearable for everyday but with an extra bit of intensity. I've been using the <b>Melt Rust Stack </b>all the time because it makes creating a warm, matte eye so damn easy. I'm so glad I bought it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! If you saw my <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2018/09/event-recap-imats-toronto-2018.html"><span style="color: magenta;">last post</span></a></b>, you know that I attended the Sunday session of <b>IMATS </b>Toronto this year. It was a last minute treat to slip out and visit sans baby (I love bringing Ro to events, but it is also feels nice to fly solo once in a while) and I took the opportunity to soak in some amazing demos and scope out the beauty deals of the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">My budget was modest this year (as opposed to </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2017/08/imats-2017-haul.html"><span style="color: magenta;">last year's haul</span></a></b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, at least), so I really took my time browsing all of the vendors, their promotions, and offered brands. I wanted to select products that were on a decent sale, cannot be found easily in Toronto, or from smaller brands that I like to support. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As with last year, I was really pleased to see that <b><a href="https://www.frendsbeauty.com/">Frends Beauty</a></b> was selling <b><a href="https://www.meltcosmetics.com/">Melt Cosmetics</a></b>. I've heard nothing but good things about <b>Melt</b> and especially that their eye shadow quality is top notch and that you get a ton of product in each pan. I've been drawn to the unique and functional packaging of their <b>Eye Shadow Stacks</b> and also love that the brand is cruelty-free. There were several <b>Stacks</b> to choose from, ranging from neons to neutrals and, after much consideration and swatch-searching, I opted for the <b>Rust Stack</b>. It typically retails for $58USD/$76CAD and I paid a show price of <b>$45USD/$60CAD</b>, saving about $15 overall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>Rust Stack </b>features 5 matte shadows in a range of warm-toned hues: a cream, a peach, a mustard/peanut butter shade, a rusty bronze, and a neutral deep brown. I figured it to be the most wearable and versatile of the bunch and so very perfect for Fall! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll be posting a full review of the <b>Melt Rust Stack</b> in a future post, so stay tuned for that. I included some swatches below as a sneak peek :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I feel like it wouldn't be a proper <b>IMATS</b> if I didn't pick up some pro makeup brushes and the ones that won my heart this year were from <b><a href="https://www.blurmakeuproom.com/">Blur Makeup Room</a></b>, a local beauty supply store with a great range of brands. These brushes are actually from their house brand and I loved that they were vegan (with synthetic fibers) and affordable. The <b>Small Eye Shadow Brush </b>and <b>Large Eye Shadow Brush </b>were <b>$6CAD </b>each. They're both incredibly soft and I know they'll become instant regulars in my stash. They're such classic shapes but I don't really have any other brushes like them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Other products that tempted me were the glitters from <b>Lit Cosmetics</b>, the discounted <b>Anastasia Beverly Hills </b>palettes at <b>Frends</b>, and the shadows and <b>Hydra Liners </b>from <b>Suva Beauty</b>. But I'm super happy with my choices- and my restraint! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What did you pick up at <b>IMATS </b>this year? Have you tried any of the <b>Melt Cosmetics Eye Shadow Stacks</b>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-31403403688870555912018-09-25T21:08:00.003-04:002018-09-25T21:08:26.718-04:00Event Recap: IMATS Toronto 2018 <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! I'm certain I sung the same tune last year, but there are few things that get me wanting to blog like <b>IMATS</b>. The <b>International Makeup Artist Trade Show</b> hits Toronto annually and is a dream for anyone who has a passion for makeup artistry and is interested in watching demos and stocking up on hard-to-find pro makeup products. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't lured by the discounted shopping opportunities, but I'm also legitimately fascinated by the industry and the craft. I find it so inspiring and <b>IMATS </b>brings together some of the most active and creative artists in the biz.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was lucky enough to attend on the second day of <b>IMATS Toronto </b>this year and thought I'd share with you some of the highlights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>IMATS </b>show floor is packed with vendors and artists. There are eerily realistic props and prosthetics on display as well as live makeup applications that are incredible to watch in progress. Everything from sexy body paint to gory television pieces are there for the viewing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I mentioned earlier, there was also a wide variety of vendors selling makeup, brushes, and other professional tools. The selection of brands seemed to be somewhat smaller this year but I was still sufficiently drawn in by the options. An ever-favourite of mine <b>Frends </b>beauty was offering great deals on <b>Anastasia Beverly Hills </b>palettes and had other niche brands like <b>Melt </b>and <b>Viseart </b>(both of which I'm obsessed with) at a good discount. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There was also a <b>Violet Voss </b>booth selling an array of palettes (it's a brand where I'd be happy to own them all, honestly), but I did not find the prices to be at that great of a discount (charging about what you'd pay during a <b>Sephora</b> sale). There was also local standby <b>Blur Makeup Room</b>, who offers a variety of brands and their own line of in-house makeup brushes, and another favourite of mine, <b>Suva Beauty</b>, whose shadows and liners are truly top-notch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were other show staples like <b>Hakuhodo </b>(whose brushes are so dreamy), <b>Inglot </b>(whose eye shadow selection is likewise dreamy), and <b>Lit Cosmetics </b>(glitter heaven) as well as some unexpected brands like <b>NARS</b>, whose updated eye shadows were on display. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The makeup demo that I was very happy to catch was with four of the principal makeup artists from the new series <b style="font-style: italic;">Star Trek Discovery</b>. As a recently converted Trekkie and fan of the show, it was incredible to watch the transformations. Artists James MacKinnon, Hugo Villasenor, Rocky Faulkner, and Chris Bridges worked in tandem to create two Klingon character makeup looks and told stories about the set and and the makeup design along the way. They used an incredible mix of prosthetics, airbrushing, and sculpting and in the end it truly felt like the <i>Star Trek</i> universe was coming to life on stage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They also had a table of <i>Star Trek</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>makeup molds, props, and prosthetics from current and past shows- including Worf's nose from <i style="font-weight: bold;">Deep Space Nine </i>(any other nerds aside from me find that exciting?!?). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lastly, I was lucky to catch the finished makeup looks from the <i>Battle of the Brushes</i>, where student makeup artists compete by creating artistic looks guided by a specific theme. This year's cue was <i>Wildwood Warrior</i> and the entries were mystical and fierce!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My friend Maggie (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/justenufeyes/?hl=en">@justenufeyes</a>) created a fiery forest queen and won second place in the competition! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being able to attend this year's <b>IMATS </b>was a last-minute treat and I truly enjoyed myself, as always. As much as I love bringing baby Ro to events, it was also really nice to go solo and bask in such a personal hobby. It was just the "me time" that I needed and my creative fires were stoked! </span></div>
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Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-33635490487701951342018-08-27T13:16:00.001-04:002018-08-27T13:16:04.976-04:00Look of the Day: Coral Blues<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! As a new mama, most days for me lately have been makeup-free or have allowed for ultra-quick and easy makeup looks. I don't really mind, as I've still been able to take care of my skin and baby does not care if my brows are on point! ;) That said, it's still a super treat when I have a few extra minutes to have a proper play with makeup and get to sport a fancy, colourful look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm a total sucker for warm, summery hues of orange, coral, and blue, so when I saw <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pf1EPVIKa4"><span style="color: magenta;">this video</span></a></b> from Lisa Eldridge, I knew I had to re-create it! The makeup was all about bold, warm eyes, blue-green liner, peachy cheeks, brozned, glowing skin, and rich orange lips. The video actually contains two versions: a day look with nude-peach lips and a statement look with deeper matte lips. I opted for the latter! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lisa used the new <b>Urban Decay Beached Palette</b> for her version of the look. It's wonderfully summery and, since I don't own it, I delved into my stash to find some similar shades. I wanted to match Lisa's technique and application as best as I could, so here's my effort! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started with the <b>Wet n' Wild Not a Basic Peach Colour Icon Eyeshadow Palette</b>, as it's filled with rich, beautiful warm shades. I applied the two peachy orange shadows all over my lids, blended up to the crease. I applied the shimmery gold shade from the palette on my crease, blended into the peach, and the ivory shade from the palette under my brows. For extra intensity, I layered on <b>Violet Voss Hashtag </b>eye shadow (from the <b>Holy Grail Palette</b>) over the lids and along the lower lash line as well. To re-create the gorgeous turquoise-blue liner, I reached for a variety of products to get the intensity and colour gradient (lighter on the inner corners and darker, more blue on the outer corners) that Lisa had ended with. I tried the turquoise shadow from the <b>Not a Basic Peach </b>palette first, but this wasn't saturated enough. I then went for <b>MAC Steamy Eye Shadow</b>, a killer bold, frosty turquoise, and this worked wonderfully on the inner third of my upper and lower lash lines. For liner, I reached for <b>Inglot Eyeliner FM </b>in shade <b>#527</b>, a rich shimmery teal, applying this to the outer two thirds of my upper and lower lash lines. To complete the gradient I applied <b>Artdeco All-in-One Liquid Liner in #15 Seaport </b>on the outer third of my upper and lower lash lines, winging the navy colour up and out. I finished with a bright pop of seafoam green (from the <b>Marc Jacobs The Siren </b>palette) on the inner corners of my eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lisa used a gel bronzer blended with concealer for a warm, glowing complexion. I instead opted for a thin layer of <b>Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet </b>foundation (it dries down matte, but has a natural glow) and buffed in a powder bronzer (<b>NYX Matte Powder Bronzer) </b>over top to recreate the glow. For the peachy cheeks I used a mix of <b>Hourglass Incandescent Electra</b> for some luminosity and <b>MAC Cantaloupe </b>blush to make the shade richer and more of a true peach. To highlight, I used the exact product that Lisa did- <b>Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector </b>in <b>Prosecco Pop</b>, a full-on gold shimmer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lisa used a gorgeous new product on her lips for her bold look, a matte powdery formula from <b>By Terry</b>. Until I'm able to snag that stunning shade, I chose a similarly-toned drugstore product for my look: <b>Milani Colour Statement Lipstick </b>in <b>Sweet Nectar</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm so glad I got the opportunity to recreate this look from Lisa Eldridge that I loved so much. It was ultra fun and I imagine wearing something similar in the dead of winter when I need to channel some warmth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you like shades of orange, coral, and blue for summertime? What's your go-to Summer look? Any online makeup looks that have inspired you lately?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! I'm here just casually dropping my first blog post in four months- it's great to be back! If you're my pal or follow me on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vibrantvvbeauty/?hl=en">Instagram</a></b>, you'll know that I've been on a break because of a big change in my life. I'm a new mama! I gave birth to our first child, Rowan Joan, on May 23rd. My hubby and I couldn't be happier. We're so smitten with her and are pleased to be sleeping decently three months in ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I promise to write more about baby and motherhood soon, but today's post is a fun little quickie in response to <b>Sephora</b>'s Surprise Beauty Insider Appreciation Sale that has just begun. <b>Sephora</b> sales always create a frenzy, especially when they come at new and unexpected times! The sale has started already for those with VIB Rouge status, but if you're Rouge and have yet to make a purchase, or if you're VIB (like me) or BI and have to wait for next week, here is some inspiration. My actual haul will be pretty small (as mat leave brings with it a new, smaller budget), but a girl can dream, right!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New releases from <b>Urban Decay </b>always catch my attention and the <b>Lo-Fi Lip Mousse ($28 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/lo-fi-lip-mousse-P433130?skuId=2087153">here</a>)</b> is no exception. I swatched these in-store recently and loved that the shades were ultra vibrant but applied in such an easy, sheer-but-buildable way. I've been eyeing the shade <b>Amplify</b>, which is a deep red but, when applied in the sheer fashion intended for the product, it creates a pretty flush on the lips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, I have way too many eye shadow palettes and manage to pass over the majority of new releases, but the <b>Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Eye Shadow Palette </b>(<b>$55 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/norvina-eyeshadow-palette-P58347809">here</a></b>) is calling my name in a serious way. The mix of neutrals, purples, and pinks is super unique (I love purples and wear them far too rarely) and <b>ABH </b>palettes have never led me astray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another vibrant beauty that's caught my attention is the <b>Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Duo </b>(<b>$44 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/killawatt-foil-freestyle-highlighter-duo-P34908923">here</a></b>) in <b>Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset</b>. It's a bold pair of tangerine and fuchsia shimmer that can be used to add glow to cheeks or eyes. Both of the shades are so incredibly stunning, I want to bathe in them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next is another brand new offering from one of my favourite brands, the <b>Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow </b>(<b>$38 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/scattered-light-glitter-eye-shadow-P433811?skuId=2087690">here</a></b>). I also swatched these in-store shortly after their release and I loved the shade range and the fact that they were so glimmery without being chunky or tacky in appearance or texture. All the colours are </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I must be in a bold rainbow-colour mood lately, because I am so wanting the new <b>Violet Voss Flamingo PRO Eye Shadow Palette </b>(<b>$60 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/flamingo-pro-eye-shadow-palette-P433200">here</a></b>). It includes a mix of vivid blues, greens, pinks, and oranges with a few neutrals mixed in. I couldn't be happier with the other <b>Violet Voss </b>palettes in my collection, so I have no doubt this will impress too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We all know I have a serious passion for green beauty and I've been trying to add more natural products to my makeup stash lately. Atop my wishlist is the new <b>Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation </b>(<b>$69 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/true-skin-serum-foundation-P429548?skuId=2063311">here</a></b>). I sampled it recently and it is truly top-notch; it's full of skin-loving ingredients and gives the most beautiful dewy glow while wearing true all day. It's great stuff! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love taking a good skin care quiz and the quiz on <b>Sephora</b>'s website recently recommended the <b>Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Re.Pair Serum </b>(<b>$57 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/tiger-grass-re-pair-serum-P423259">here</a></b>). It's designed for sensitive skin (mine's been finicky recently) and is packed with beautiful ingredients like centella asiatica (also known as tiger grass), niacinamide, and lavender. I've yet to try anything from <b>Dr. Jart+ </b>so this could be a great place to start- it sounds like a good fit for my skin at the moment and I'd be lying if I denied being attracted to the name of it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In addition to being more sensitive lately, my skin has also resumed breaking out after months of clarity (one of the upsides of pregnancy for me). When I look for acne treatments, I try to find products that include salicylic acid while being totally gentle and the new <b>Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum </b>(<b>$59 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/vinopure-natural-salicylic-acid-pore-minimizing-serum-P433626">here</a></b>) seems to fit the bill! I haven't used any <b>Caudalie </b>products in some time, but I like the brand and am definitely curious about this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>MAC </b>is now being sold at <b>Sephora</b>? Crazy talk! I'm not sure why that seems so weird to me, but if it means I can buy <b>MAC </b>on sale, I won't grumble too much. I spritzed on the <b>MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Shimmer </b>in <b>Goldlite </b>(<b>$30 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/prep-prime-fix-shimmer-P18786455">here</a></b>) several times after it was released and I love how luminous it make my complexion look. I may just have to bite the bullet and buy one for myself rather than draining all of those testers dry ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New motherhood brings with it some short nights- all the more reason to invest in a good eye cream. Top of my radar is the <b>Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream </b>(<b>$78 CAD</b>, <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/c-tango-multivitamin-eye-cream-P429515">here</a></b>), as it's packed full of vitamins and peptides, has a lovely mid-weight texture, and has packaging that's both cute and ultra-functional. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! Spring has finally (finally!) sprung here in Toronto and I couldn't be happier that the chill is lifting and the skies are brightening. I've been wearing Spring-inspired makeup colours for a while now (you have to fake it till you make it), but now the cheery colours and glowy finishes feel less ironic and more at-one with the season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been a true green beauty addict and advocate for years now when it comes to skin care, but over the past year or so I've gathered a decent selection of all natural makeup as well. Makeup coming from the green beauty world is getting better and better, with performance now rivalling that of the conventional beauty brands that have dominated the market for years. It's super exciting to discover and wear makeup products that are great for your skin and the environment, but also blend effortlessly and wear all day long. So satisfying! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the complexion, I started by applying the <b>Nude by Nature Flawless Concealer </b>in <b>Porcelain Beige</b> under my eyes and around my nose. It's super creamy and applies great in these drier areas and gives a nice medium coverage. I then applied my all-time favourite mineral makeup, the <b>Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation </b>in <b>Neutral 2</b>. It gives amazing buildable medium coverage but never looks chalky or cakey. It's beautiful stuff! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am currently lacking powder and bronzer from the green beauty realm (shopping goals for the next few months), so I grabbed faves from <b>Rimmel </b>and <b>NYX</b>. For highlighter, I reached for my most-used cream formula, the <b>Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizer </b>in <b>Anthelion</b>. It's a gorgeous gold with pink shimmer that applies like a dream but wears well for hours. For blush, I chose the <b>Kjaer Weis Cream Blush </b>in <b>Blossoming</b>. It likewise has a dreamy, creamy texture but is super long wearing. And <b>Blossoming</b> really is the perfect cheery warm pink for Springtime! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the eyes, I started by smudging <b>Nudestix Magnetic Eye Colour</b> in <b>Spirit</b>, a shimmery taupe purple<b>, </b>all over my lids, blending up to the crease. <b>Nudestix </b>isn't typically lumped in with the green beauty world, but all of their products are fully vegan and cruelty-free, which is fantastic in my books. I also layered a bit of <b>Rituel de Fille</b> <b>Anthelion</b> over top for some extra glow. I'm also lacking a clean beauty mascara in my lineup, so reached for <b>BeneFit They're Real</b>, an all-time top fave of mine. I also used some green beauty faves for the brows- <b>EcoBrow </b>(a creamy tinted brow pomade) in shades <b>Marilyn </b>(a true blonde) and <b>Sharon </b>(a light brown). They're super easy to work with and truly stay put! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the lips, I wanted to chose a bold, vibrant shade to add a pop of Spring floral colour. I chose the amazing <b>100% Pure Cocoa Butter Matte Lipstick </b>in <b>Hyacinthus</b>, a vivid mid-tone purple. I blotted it down slightly, which gives the prettiest (and ultra long-wearing) stain to the lips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was fun putting this look together- it reminded me of just how fun and effective my green beauty makeup items are. Plus, who doesn't love some dewy skin and purple lips!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! In the spirit of Earth Month, I thought I'd refresh your memory about a makeup recycling initiative that's good for the environment and your makeup bag: the <b>MAC</b>'s<b> Back-To-MAC </b>program. All you need to do is collect 6 empties from the brand (which is pretty easy if you use foundation, powder, or any products you use regularly) and then trade them in store for a brand new lipstick. Easy peasy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recently did an epic purge and reorganization of my lipstick collection (details in another post to come), which uncovered a few nearly finished, ultra old lipsticks. I combined these with a few other empty compacts and did a <b>Back-to-MAC </b>trade myself last week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">As exciting as it is to realize you've stored enough empties for a trade, the next step can be daunting. What shade to choose? </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">MAC</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">'s lipstick selection is famously vast, which is a blessing and a curse when you want to select a new one. It's always helpful to narrow things down to a specific colour family and this time around I wanted to find an everyday, versatile lipstick in the pinky-plummy-tawny-nude family. After peeking at multiple swatches online, I narrowed things down to four options: </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Creme in Your Coffee</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Del Rio</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Retro</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, and </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Twig</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">. Each is a beautiful mid-tone neutral with various levels of brown, pink, and plum. Here they are, swatched:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">After all the swatching, I ultimately chose... *drum roll*... </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Twig</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">! I found it to be the best balance between pink, plum, and brown in that it was a true neutral but with a super flattering rosy undertone. </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">MAC </b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">describes </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Twig </b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">as a "</span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">soft muted brownish pink"</i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">, which I think is apt. It comes in the brand's </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Satin</i><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">formula, which means it has a creamy and slightly luminous finish but with a medium to full colour payoff. </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Twig</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> is one of the brand's most popular, iconic shades, so it comes in this extra colourful packaging (colourful for </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">MAC</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, at least) that matches the shade inside. The lipstick itself comes in </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">MAC</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'s classic black bullet tube. Here's a closeup of <b>Twig</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And a swatch of the lipstick on my inner arm (MAC NC15 skin tone):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And wearing it in the context of a full makeup look:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really love how wearable this shade is, yet it's not at all boring! It is far from your bare-lipped nude but is also miles from vampy, so it really can be worn with any kind of makeup look. It leans warm, but not overly, so I think it would be ultra flattering on a variety of skin tones. I wanted to choose a shade from this colour family so that I'd have something easy to swipe on during my maternity leave and I think </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Twig</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> will be perfect to leave me looking polished with minimal effort. Plus, the creamy </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Satin</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> texture feels great on the lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There really are few makeup programs as satisfying as <b>Back-to-MAC</b>. There is truly no losing in helping the environment while scoring a free product! It's the most glamorous form of recycling I know ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And for a hit of nostalgia, here are a few older posts about previous <b>Back-to-MAC</b> trades, including one from 2011. I've been blogging for 7 years now- holy moly! (Posts <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2011/06/three-cheers-for-back-2-mac.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/03/another-back-2-mac-success-glaze.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>, and <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/12/a-mini-mac-haul-ft-strobe-cream.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever used the <b>Back-to-MAC</b> program? Do you own <b>Twig </b>or any similar lippies? Favourite <b>MAC </b>lipsticks at the moment?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! If you saw my <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2018/04/shoppers-optimum-haul-nothing-beats.html"><span style="color: magenta;">last post</span></a></b> you'll know that I recently swapped my Shoppers Optimum points for a selection of new <b>Chanel</b> makeup. I of course immediately put them to good use and I'm so loving all of it! I noticed that two of the products, the <b>Ombre Premiere Longwear Cream Eyeshadow </b>in <b>Pourpre Profond </b>(the prettiest plummy rust brown) and <b>Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner </b>in <b>Eros </b>(a stunning cranberry), are perfect for a warm, reddish smokey eye while the other two items, the <b>Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick Blush No.24</b> (a sheer apricot cream blush) and the <b>Perfection Lumiere Velvet </b>foundation (which gives a sheer, subtle glow to the face) were totally perfect for a glowing Springtime effect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love combinations that contrast, so today's look is one part smokey grunge and one part sheer, glowy Spring freshness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the eyes, I applied the <b>Ombre Premiere </b>cream shadow in <b>Pourpre Profond </b>all over the lid, blending up towards the crease. I used the small, dense brush that came with the product and it created such a strong, pigmented effect! The pictures here make the product look a bit patchier and plummier than in real life. It really is a bold reddish brown in person!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To add further warmth and smoke to the look, I applied the <b>Stylo Yeux Waterproof </b>liner in <b>Eros </b>along the upper lash line and the outer third of the lower lash line, also smudging a bit of <b>Pourpre Profond</b> along the bottom as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the skin, I wanted to keep things sheer and glowy. I applied minimal powder over top of the <b>Perfection Lumiere Velvet </b>foundation, dabbing the <b>Les Beiges Sheer Colour Face Stick Blush no.24 </b>on the apples of my cheeks, sweeping up to the temples. It blends and builds like a dream and looks so natural. I added some extra luminosity by applying <b>Chanel Plisse Lumiere de Chanel </b>(a gorgeous, unfortunately limited edition highlighter) on the high points of my face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On the lips, I first dabbed the blush stick for a subtle coral flush and amped the colour up slightly with <b>Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick </b>in <b>Catherine</b>, a creamy warm peach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't opt for a smokey eye often and I love how easily I can create on with this <b>Chanel </b>cream shadow. And the stick blush will be so very perfect for maternity leave. It creates a healthy flush so easily, even on bare skin. Gotta love easy when you'll be running on a few hours' sleep! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! Last weekend Shoppers Drug Mart had one of their <i>Spend Your Points</i> events where your Optimum points get to stretch a little further. The deal was that, if you had at least 50,000 points, you got an extra 25% value on your points, which I thought was a pretty great deal! I found myself with about 140,000 points (regularly worth $140, which is pretty sweet on its own), but with the promotion I now had around $175 to burn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As Shoppers has gotten quite good at sending along relevant coupons and deals, I do my very best to bulk up my Optimum points by buying the basics: shampoo, cat food, toilet paper and other boring necessities so that when events like last weekend's pop up, I can shamelessly spend my points on some luxury. I've always had a tendency to redeem my points on <b>Chanel </b>makeup, as there are few things more satisfying than scoring high-end makeup for free. I had not purchased any <b>Chanel</b> in ages, so I went full tilt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With my points balance and the promo, the entire haul below cost $5 plus taxes. No complaints here!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I ended up choosing two products I'd loved and finished in the past and two new-to-me goodies that looked gorgeous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first item I chose was <b>Perfection Lumiere Velvet </b>foundation in <b>10 Beige </b>(<b>$52 CAD</b>). I went through a bottle of this a couple years ago and was kind of unsure why I hadn't repurchased it before because it's amazing. The texture is light and fluid and blends into skin like a dream. The finish is matte, but not flat and the wear time is fantastic. The coverage is perfectly medium and the shade is an excellent match. Yes, it has alcohol and fragrance in the formula (which usually bother my skin), but for some reason this doesn't irritate my complexion one bit. Can't say anything bad about this one! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up I chose <b>Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick Blush No24 </b>(<b>$53 CAD</b>). I love the way the <b>Les Beiges</b> range offers shades and formulas that are ultra flattering and wearable and give an ultra-subtle glow. Reviews of this suggested that this product was no exception and, going into maternity leave, I'm all about makeup products that will help keep me looking alive, effortlessly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Sticks</b> come in handy twist up packaging and are a similar size to <b>NARS Multiples </b>(slightly longer and sleeker). Shade <b>No 24</b> is a gorgeous apricot peach with a sheer, but buildable formula and a glowing, luminous finish. There is visible shimmer in the stick but this is very subtle on the skin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'd had been curious about the brand's newer <b>Ombre Premiere </b>eye shadow ranges and I ultimately chose <b>Longwear Cream Eyeshadow </b>in <b>Pourpre Profond </b>(<b>$40</b>). I selected this in a similar spirit of quick and easy, but opted for a shade that was a bit smokey and sultry. <b>Pourpre Profond</b> is a warm reddened deep bronze with subtle plummy undertones that I thought would be perfect for summertime. The formula is quite dry but applies smoothly. I actually really like the small, dense brush that comes with the product- it's great for a full-on pigmented finish. I've worn this once so far and I can agree with the claim in the name- the wear time is great! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My final pick was the <b>Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner </b>in <b>Eros </b>(<b>$35</b>). I love the formula of these liners. They are so creamy and apply effortlessly and then set and truly wear all day. I actually finished a liner in <b>Eros</b> in the past, as it's the most unique and flattering cranberry red that works really nicely with my brown eyes. When I first bought it it was part of a limited edition collection, so I was glad to see it's been made permanent! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm fully smitten with the items and I chose and the fact that they were (almost) free makes them extra sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did any of you take advantage of the Shoppers Optimum Points event last weekend? Any current faves from <b>Chanel</b>? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! It has been a very long time since I succumbed to the temptation of a beauty subscription box, but when I learned about <b>Beauty Heroes</b> early last year, my interest was totally piqued. You all know about my serious love for natural skin care and makeup and <b>Beauty Heroes </b>really is the cream of the crop when it comes to sharing the best and most effective products in green beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://www.beauty-heroes.com/">Beauty Heroes</a></b> is a monthly subscription box that is all about careful curation of skin care from the clean beauty world. One of their tag lines is <i>Use Less. Love More</i>., meaning that there is no need to clutter your skin care shelves (or your face) with unnecessary or ineffective products; instead their monthly selections let you build a skin care routine of total staples that have been tried, tested, and deeply loved by other green beauty fanatics. One of the reasons I decided to subscribe this month is that I thought this regular curation would help me streamline my intake of skin care products during my maternity leave, where skin care will be an important aspect of my self care but my budget will be smaller. <b>Beauty Heroes</b> is available for an amazingly affordable <b>$38.95 USD </b>per month when you pre-pay for 3 months, with each box including a minimum of <b>$90 USD</b>. A steal! The membership also gives you a permanent <i>15% discount</i> on the site's online store, so you can shop like a VIP if any products totally steal your heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to wanting to streamline my skincare intake and spending during maternity leave, I also chose to subscribe this particular month because the featured brand is one I've been dying to try for ages, <b>de Mamiel</b>. This brand has been so tempting because I've heard that their products are wonderfully beautiful to use, with super sensual scents and textures. At the same time, the brand is ultra dedicated to using cutting edge and effective ingredients based on science and research. More details about them below! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Opening up the box, consisting fully of recyclable paper, the products were beautifully displayed with an ultra thorough, informative pamphlet about the goodies inside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The pamphlet included a full bio of <b>de Mamiel</b>, explaining that the brand's founder, Annee de Mamiel, created the line with the mantra of enhancing well-being with a serious background in a variety of scientific and healing traditions. Annee is trained in acupuncture, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, and as an esthetician and is dedicated to creating products that reduce stress physically, emotionally, and chemically. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This month's <i>Hero</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>is the <b>de Mamiel Intense Nurture Antioxidant Elixir </b>(<b>$135 USD </b>for 30mL). It is part of the brand's <i style="font-weight: bold;">Atmospheriques</i> range, which is designed to protect the skin from environmental stressors. I'm tempted by anything called an elixir, really, and this potion is a potent serum designed to replenish, reduce inflammation, increase suppleness, and provide antioxidant protection. It features a variety of high-tech natural ingredients including malachite, Superoxide Dismutase, and a variety of essential oils to repair cellular damage and increase firmness and luminosity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <i>Sidekick</i> this month is the <b>Exhale Daily Hydrating Nectar </b>(<b>$12 </b>for 5mL (the size in the box) or <b>$115 </b>for 50mL, the full size), a lightly tinted daytime moisturizer that offers sun protection. It was formulated to be lightweight, moisturizing, and sun-protecting (offering mineral UVA and UVB screens) with a finish that leaves skin looking flawless and glowing. It contains natural oils of raspberry seed, prickly pear seed, and avocado to nourish skin while it protects and adds radiance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have only been testing these products for just over a week, so I'm reserving a fuller review until I can provide more reliable feedback. In the meantime, I can say that the scents and textures of both of these goodies from <b>de Mamiel</b> are absolutely beautiful and that both items give my skin quite the heavenly glow. That's a solid start for any product! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With a value of <b>$147 USD</b>, this month's <b>Beauty Heroes</b> box was an impeccable bargain and a perfect introduction to the service. The box arrived quite quickly and everything was packaged with care. The experience has been great so far and I can't wait for more boxes to arrive! I respect <b>Beauty Heroes</b> very much because they balance a genuine passion for green beauty (true product junkies just like me) with a serious respect for the environment. I really believe that quality and ethics go hand in hand and that's what this subscription is all about! </span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-14187975118852280412018-04-04T20:00:00.000-04:002018-04-04T20:00:51.687-04:00Look of the Day: Spring Sunset <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! This week has brought with it the hermit lifestyle as I've come down with a cold that's totally knocked me flat. I'm still feeling pretty crummy (thanks, pregnancy, for stealing my immune system), but was also getting a bit antsy and bored, so I wanted a mini project. I decided to play with colour! Springtime always brings with it more vivid makeup and I was inspired by some gorgeous pink and purple eye looks that I'd seen lately. I reached for some of my favourite brights and I ended up with this sunset creation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started the look with a warm peachy orange shadow, <b>Inglot 407</b>, on the inner third of my eye, with a shimmery bronzed orange (<b>Make Up Forever Artist Shadow </b>in <b>ME740 Magma</b>) on the centre of the lid and a matte red on the outer third (<b>MUFE Artist Shadow </b>in <b>M846 Morello Cherry)</b> to create a gradient base. I then reached for my favourite rainbow-hued palette out there, the (sadly limited edition) <b>Kat von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette </b>(reviewed, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/02/rainbow-palette-perfection-kat-von-d-mi.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>). To overlay the base colours I'd already applied, I chose shades of yellow and orange (<b>Legend</b>, <b>Fran</b>, <b>Analog</b>, and <b>Harpsichord</b>) for the inner third of the lid, blending up to the brow. For the centre of the lid, I patted on hues or rich pink and red from the palette, <b>Swoon </b>and <b>Destroyer</b> shadows. On the outer corners I added a pop of rich violet in <b>Anthem </b>shadow and added some depth with <b>Rewind</b>, a deep matte cranberry. I blended out the crease using <b>Strutter</b>, a pale, cool taupe, and highlighted the inner corners of the eye and brow bones with a mix of <b>Skulls</b> and <b>Lyric</b> for pops of light. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the liner, I though a deep purple hue would bring all of the shades together. I reached for one of my longtime faves, <b>Chanel Le Crayon Kohl Intense Eye Pencil</b> in <b>Rouge Noir</b> and painted lashes with two coats of the fabulous <b>Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to keep the skin fresh, dewy, warm, and natural. My foundation of choice was <b>Alima Pure Satin Matte</b> (the best mineral makeup I've tried) and then swept on some <b>NYX Matte Bronzer </b>in <b>Medium </b>for a sunkissed effect. I swept a tawny peach blush, <b>MAC Canteloupe</b>, across my cheekbones and temples for some added warmth and then upped the glow factor with <b>Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizer </b>in <b>Anthelion</b>, a creamy champagne pink highlighter. I then spritzed my complexion with the incredible <b>Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist</b> to reduce any trace of powder or dullness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to keep the lips Springy but subtle. I mixed <b>MAC Sunny Seoul Lipstick </b>and <b>NARS Satin Lip Pencil </b>in <b>Torres del Paine</b> for a muted peachy coral shade with a soft glossy finish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Foundation</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation in Neutral 2</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Concealer</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Nude by Nature Flawless Concealer in 02 Porcelain Beige</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"> </span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Bronzer:</u> NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium</span></span></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Blush</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: MAC Powder Blush in Cantaloupe</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Highlighter</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizer in Anthelion</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Brows</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Taupe and Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Primer</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Essence I Love Colour Intensifying Eye Shadow Base</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Eye Shadow</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Kat von D Eye Shadows (from theMi Vida Loca Remix Palette) in Anthem, Destroyer, Rewind, Harpsichord, Analog, Fran, Legend, Strutter, Lyric, and Skulls, Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows in ME740 Magma and M840 Morello Cherry, Inglot Eye Shadow 407</span></span></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Eyeliner:</u> Chanel Le Crayon Kohl Intense Eye Pencil in Rouge Noir<br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Mascara</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This makeup didn't cure my cold, but boy was it a fun distraction that left me feeling much brighter and alive afterwards. The magic of makeup, truly! I hadn't played with colour in a while, so if there is anything good to come of this extended sick leave, it's that it forced me to tap into my creativity. And I'll never argue with that! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-44439300399288738032018-04-01T20:00:00.000-04:002018-04-01T20:00:01.367-04:00Currently Obsessed: Cream Blush for Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone- happy long weekend! I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter and Passover, for those who celebrate. Easter has always seemed to signify an unofficial start to Spring, which has left me reflecting on what kind of makeup has been inspiring me with the change of season. As I mentioned in my <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2018/03/on-pregnancy-priorities-and-planning.html">last post</a></b>, I have not been buying too much makeup lately, but there has been a definite trend recently towards some mild hoarding of cream blushes, particularly those from niche, indie, green beauty brands. There are some beautiful options out there! I thought I'd use this current obsession to review and swatch the cream blushes in my rotation. Maybe you'll find a new favourite!</span> </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Abundance, Above and Beyond, and Blossoming</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kjaer Weis Cream Blushes</b> are by far the priciest in my stash (at <b>$76 CAD</b> each, including a sturdy refillable compact; though I've always snagged mine on sale), but I have a few in my collection because they're truly great. They're 95% organic and have a sweet almond oil base (among other lovely oils like rosehip and jojoba), but have a slightly drier texture that my combo skin loves. They leave a beautiful dewy finish but are not at all greasy and do not leave a wet or tacky finish to the skin. And they really do wear all day, which says a lot both for cream blushes and for natural, oil-based products in general. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Abundance</b> is a unique cool-toned mauve pink that works incredibly well both as a contour and blush on my fair skin. You can see it in action, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/06/organic-blush-perfection-kjaer-weis.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Above and Beyond</b> is a total "me" shade- a bold warm, pinky coral that is so perfect for Spring and Summer. It's the most vivid hue in the range and I'm happy to have it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Blossoming</b> is the most universally flattering of the three that I own. It's a fresh, slightly warm peachy pink that can be worn for a super subtle flush or built up for a rosier effect.</span> </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kosas Cosmetics Colour and Light: Creme in Velvet Melon</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kosas</b> is such a cool up and coming brand that gives green beauty such a modern touch. I got to test out their <b>Colour and Light </b>(blush and highlighter) duos (<b>$45 CAD</b>) recently at <b>Holt Renfrew</b>'s <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgb5kZzFc1p/?hl=en&taken-by=vibrantvvbeauty">Clean Beauty</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgeMG-TlteQ/?hl=en&taken-by=vibrantvvbeauty">Event</a></b> and was super impressed with the subtle but buildable shade selections and beautiful textures of the products. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They offer three powder and three cream options and I went for the fresh and dewy <b>Velvet Melon</b>, which includes a warm, whitened peach blush (very '60s) and a lovely champagne highlighter. The texture is quite wet and slippery, which does interfere somewhat with wear time. On the flipside, it makes application a breeze and I can see me reaching for this often during maternity leave when I want to add some life to my complexion, pronto! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can see it in action, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgfCQVll6Ay/?hl=en&taken-by=vibrantvvbeauty"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rituel de Fille Inner Light Creme Pigment in Delirium</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Rituel de Fille </b>is one of my favourite green beauty makeup brands because their range offers colours that are truly unique and a little subversive- think blackened purples and deep greens. Even their more conventional shades have a bit of an edge. Plus, the textures of their cream highlighters and blushes are incredible- they're creamy enough to blend easily but dry down to an almost-powdery finish that wears really well and doesn't feel sticky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently picked up their cream blush in <b>Delirium </b>(<b>$38 CAD</b>), a bold, warm tomato orange with subtle pink undertones that make it totally wearable. A thin layer gives a healthy apricot flush and a bolder application gives the best 70s, Studio 54, sunburnt effect- which is so super cool in my books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can see it in action, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg__E5cDcaN/?hl=en&taken-by=vibrantvvbeauty"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lilah B. Divine Duo Lip and Cheek in B. Daring</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Lilah B. </b>was first brought to my attention several months ago when the goddess that is Lisa Eldridge mentioned the brand in one of her videos. I'd been eyeballing the range since then, but they had never been available in-store in Canada until <b>Holt Renfrew</b> launched them in their new <b><a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/store/holt/browse/Beauty/Collections/Clean-Beauty/_/N-180rzub">Clean Beauty</a> </b>section. I was pumped! I went for a makeover during <b>Holts</b>' <b>Clean Beauty Event </b>(with the lovely and talented <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheristroh/?hl=en">Sheri Stroh</a></b>), where she used <b>Lilah B.'s Divine Duo</b> lip and cheek colour and I was instantly hooked! The shade range is beautifully bold but the shades are super buildable. And the texture! It's a totally non-sticky almost powdery finish and yet they blend like a dream. Can't ask for much more! The price tag is real (<b>$56 CAD</b>), but the quality is tops and the packaging is beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was lucky to get a sampler with a few shades in the store's gift with purchase during the event (I love them all), but I also purchased the shade <b>B. Daring</b>, a bold orange coral. I promise that it can be used lightly for a soft effect (it's beautiful on the lips too) but of course I love that it can also be built up for a more dramatic hue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can see it in action, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgfCQVll6Ay/?hl=en&taken-by=vibrantvvbeauty"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Glossier Cloud Paint in Beam</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is probably the most mainstream brand of the bunch, as everyone and their grandma has been into <b>Glossier</b> the past year or two. I was lucky enough to visit the <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/07/visiting-glossier-showroom-in-nyc.html"><span style="color: magenta;">Glossier Showroom</span></a></b> in NYC last summertime where I got to play around with the whole range in person. It was lots of fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>Cloud Paints </b>(<b>$22 USD</b>) had been on my radar and I ended up choosing <b>Beam</b>, a cheery coral peach. It blends like a dream and adds instant life and brightness to my complexion. The wear time is fab too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You can see it in action, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/08/look-of-day-beam-of-light.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And here are swatches of each:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As someone with oilier skin (at least historically; pregnancy has left my complexion a bit drier), I avoided cream blush like the plague for years. I'm so glad that's not the case anymore! When you find the best formulas and the right application tools (I use the <b>Real Techniques Stippling Brush</b> with all of them), cream blushes can be such a snap to use and really create such a beautiful, natural, dewy finish. And no better time than Springtime to get fresh and dewy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What are your favourite cream blushes? Did I tempt you with any here?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-28159998166497951962018-03-30T13:11:00.000-04:002018-03-31T10:48:10.185-04:00On Pregnancy, Priorities, and Planning What's Next <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! These past five months have been the longest break from this blog by far. It's partially because I've been working on a new and exciting project- making a baby! If you haven't been keeping up with my <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vibrantvvbeauty/?hl=en">Instagram</a></b>, here's the lowdown: I found out in mid-September that I was pregnant and I'm now into my third trimester, nearly 33 weeks! Baby girl is due mid-late May and my hubby and I could not be happier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The fact that my blogging abruptly stopped about a month into my pregnancy was a little curious to me- yes, I had some big news on my mind and lots of time was dedicated to research and revelling in my new reality. That said, blogging has always been a source of fun and passion for me, so I've been mildly disappointed that I wasn't able to keep it up. In the end, I've decided to be patient with myself and let it come back organically- no pressure. So here we are with an update and we'll see where it goes from here! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When people ask how my pregnancy has been, I say it's been a mixed bag. I spent the first 4 months of it pretty much constantly nauseous with very little appetite. It was a pretty nasty time! Come January the tides began to turn and the second trimester brought some relief. I never experienced the burst of energy and productivity that some mamas experience at this time, but the nausea faded and I was able to get some tangible confirmation of my baby in there (aside from a sick stomach): she started kicking! I have to say that feeling her move around in my belly with increasing gusto and regularity has been the most amazing experience ever. I'd always thought I'd be totally freaked out by those sensations (like a total Alien moment, which isn't fully off sometimes), but it's turned out to be such a magical and incredible way to interact with her. Some days I would be completely content to just lay down and feel my belly wiggle all day long. Other mamas know what I mean?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now that I'm in the third trimester (the home stretch- eek!) things have gotten a bit tougher in terms of mobility, aches, and sleeping, but overall I feel quite lucky that I've largely been feeling well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking of large, I've had such an interesting reaction to the bodily changes that have come along with pregnancy. It may seem opposite to many mamas' responses to a growing body, but for the longest time I was concerned that my belly wasn't big enough! Seeing pictures of other moms to be at the same stages of me left me looking at my stomach and thinking "where is she?". I actually lost some weight during the first trimester because of the nausea and was somewhat concerned that these factors combined were preventing baby from growing the way she needed to. Luckily my midwives have confirmed that baby's growth is right on track and that all baby bumps look different, so not to worry. This experience has led to a whole new flavour of body acceptance work on my part and I'm happy that it's let me love and be patient with my body in a whole new way! Plus (as you can see from the photo above), she has now totally made an appearance :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lovey side effect of pregnancy (from the second trimester on, anyways), is that my typically fussy skin has been uncharacteristically calm and clear. The pregnancy glow is real, people! I have found some beautiful skin care that I'm sure is helping (check it, below), but something about those hormones (and I'd like to think the joy I've been feeling) has been giving my skin life from the inside out. No complaints! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Though pregnancy disrupted my blogging flow, it in no way halted my ever-present skin care obsession. I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't using pregnancy as an excuse to treat myself, but pampering my skin has been an essential part of my self-care routine (especially on those extra yucky days) that I plan to keep up after baby arrives. I've been particularly committed to my favourite green beauty brands, loving staples like <b>Pai </b>and <b>May Lindstrom </b>and discovering new-to-me, beautiful ranges like <b>Leahlani</b>, <b>Osea</b>, <b>Wildcraft Care</b>, and <b>The Organic Pharmacy</b>. All so heavenly! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I still wear makeup on the regular, I've found that my consumption of new makeup has gone done notably. My money has been going to skin care and that's generally cool with me because my makeup stash is way intense. One notable exception is that Springtime has revived my love of fresh, vibrant, dewy cheek and lip colour. I've been easily able to satisfy these cravings via some beautiful natural makeup brands like <b>Rituel de Fille</b>, <b>Kosas</b>, and <b>Lilah B.</b> <b>Holt Renfrew </b>has just launched an amazing collection of clean beauty brands and I've been happy to delve into some killer formulas that are leaving me feeling super glowy. I'm especially smitten right now with the <b>Lilah B. Divine Duo Lip and Cheek Colours</b>, as the shades are fun and vivid and the texture is buildable and long-wearing. So dreamy!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I conclude this post, I'm even more curious than you about what is next for this blog. It is definitely something I want to keep in my life, but time will tell what pace and content will keep me passionate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd love to hear what kinds of topics you'd like to see! In the short-term, would you be interested in my pregnancy skin care routine? More about my pregnancy experience? Natural makeup products to look out for?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the longer term- I never saw myself as the "mommy blogger" type, but I can totally see the benefit of sharing my experiences with motherhood and everything (from cute clothes to less glamorous moments) that comes along with it. Would you be on board with that? I'd also love a return to posting about yoga and body positivity, as those topics will always remain passions of mine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! Let me know what you'd love to see next. It's great to be back! xo</span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-9376310753401585282017-10-29T12:49:00.001-04:002017-10-29T12:49:22.844-04:00Halloween Look of the Day: Butterfly in the Sky<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! I know I said something similar about IMATS, but there really are few things like Halloween to inspire my creativity and get me blogging! I apologize for the extended absence recently. I'll be able to share soon what's been going on in my life that has made blogging tougher (good things, I promise!), but for now, can we bask in the Halloween spirit?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Though I didn't have any Halloween events to attend this year, I didn't want to miss the chance to create an extra special look for the season. My Halloween makeup inspirations vary wildly (from <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/10/halloween-makeup-welcome-to-dollhouse.html"><span style="color: magenta;">creepy dolls</span></a></b>, to <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/10/feeling-halloweeny.html"><span style="color: magenta;">fierce devils</span></a></b>, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/11/halloween-look-2-pop-art-anyone.html"><span style="color: magenta;">pop art</span></a></b>, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/10/halloween-look-1-sirens-song.html"><span style="color: magenta;">sirens</span></a></b>, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/halloween-look-of-day-purple-fairy.html"><span style="color: magenta;">surreal fairies</span></a></b>, <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/11/halloween-look-of-day-walk-like-egyptian.html"><span style="color: magenta;">Egyptian goddesses</span></a></b>, and<a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/10/halloween-makeup-of-day-ice-princess.html"><span style="color: magenta;"> <b>ice queens</b></span></a>) and this year I was drawn to the beauty of nature. I'd had chance sightings of several monarch butterflies lately and am always completely in awe of the unique patterns and vivid colours. Transforming my face into one of these fascinating creatures was a challenge I was willing to accept! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the look, I wanted to accurately emulate the colours and patterns of a monarch butterfly, but also didn't want to makeup to look completely literal (didn't want it to look like I'd had my face painted at a fair). To do this, I found makeup shades that were totally fitting and studied monarchs' typical appearance. For a bit of abstraction, I created a shape that was one part butterfly wings and one part masquerade mask, for a bit of drama and flirtiness. I also opted for forego the antenna and butterfly body. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started by outlining the general shape of the wings with a pale eyeliner, so that I could have a guide but so any initial mistakes wouldn't be so obvious. Once I achieved a shape I was happy with, I reached for the ever-amazing <b>Kat von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette</b>, which features an eye shadow from every hue of the rainbow. I used three main shadows for the colouring- <b>Harpsichord </b>(a bronze-tinged shimmery burnt orange), <b>Analogue </b>(a true matte orange), and <b>Fran</b> (a bright matte butter yellow). I outlined the edges with the deepest of the shades, <b>Harpsichord</b>, for some shimmer and depth, and then blended in <b>Analogue </b>for that classic vivid monarch orange. For further dimension and light, I applied <b>Fran</b> all over my lids and underneath my eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then it was time for black liner! I outlined the edges of the wings as well as created the monarch pattern with <b>Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes </b>eyeliner in <b>0L</b>, a true black. I made the outer lines thicker for added definition (and to make room for the white dots!) and the inner lines more subtle. I also lined my upper and lower lashes with the black liner for added drama. Next was the extra special touch! I reached for my trusty <b>Illamasqua Precision Ink Liquid Eyeliner </b>in <b>Scribe</b>, a true, matte, milky white. It's come in handy for several Halloween looks in the past and this was no exception! I used <b>Scribe </b>to add a random smattering of dots around the outer edges and thicker black veins of colour to complete the monarch effect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The final touches were loads of mascara (my current fave- <b>Essence Cosmetics Forbidden Volume Mascara</b>) and some killer orange lips. I started with a base of <b>Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil </b>in <b>Iberico</b>, a bold matte tomato orange. It then topped this lip pencil with <b>Kat Von D Harpsichord </b>and <b>Analogue </b>shadows to unify the face paint and lip colour. I added a very soft contouring of the lips with <b>Kat von D Lemmy </b>eye shadow, a deep metallic grassy green. For a subtle pattern on the lips, I added a few dots of <b>Scribe</b> and <b>0L </b>liners. And that's it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is a close-up of the look: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And a couple shots of the look in sunlight: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had so much fun with this look and was super pleased with how it turned out. It was relatively simple to create and yet packed a powerful punch! I know I've said this about other looks in the past, but I really did not want to wash it off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And as a side note: once I decided on a title for this post, I have not been able to get the theme song for <i>Reading Rainbow</i> out of my head. But I digress ;)</span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-83119991399430329132017-09-04T20:15:00.001-04:002017-09-04T20:15:20.319-04:00Look of the Day: Suck It, Sunshine <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! If you had a peek at my last <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/08/imats-toronto-2017.html"><span style="color: magenta;">two</span></a> <a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/08/imats-2017-haul.html"><span style="color: magenta;">posts</span></a></b>, you'll know what I attended IMATS last week, my favourite makeup event of the year. At the beginning of the day, I didn't even think I'd be going, but I was meeting up with my blogger pals for lunch, so decided that it was still a perfect day to up my makeup game. I've been super inspired lately by some amazing looks using yellow eye shadow, so I thought I'd give the colour palette a try! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whenever I'm planning to sport a bold shade of shadow, I almost invariably reach for the <b>Kat von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette</b>, which is a true rainbow of hues. For this look, I applied <b>Fran </b>eye shadow (a true sunny yellow) all over my lid and underneath the eye. I then patted some of <b>Legend </b>(a shimmery lemon yellow) on the centre of the lid for some sheen and on the inner corners of the eye to brighten things up. I created a transition in the crease using <b>Noble </b>(a light neutral beige), added some extra definition with <b>Vox </b>shadow (a deep neutral brown), and highlighted the inner corners and brow bones with <b>Skulls </b>shadow (a frosty white). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the lips, I opted for my favourite deep cherry brown hue, <b>Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick </b>in <b>Suck It</b>. For a subtle shine, I topped <b>Suck It</b> with <b>Tom Ford Lip Colour </b>in <b>Dark and Stormy</b>. Given that the eyes and lips were both on the bold side, I chose a light layer of one of my new favourite blushes, <b>Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush </b>in <b>Paaarty!</b>, which is from this year's <b>Sephora </b>birthday gift. It's a beaut! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Blush</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty! (from the Sephora b-day gift)</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Highlighter</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Kat von D Crushed Metal Shadow in Thunderstruck </span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Brows</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Taupe and Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Primer</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Essence I Love Colour Intensifying Eye Shadow Base</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Eye Shadow</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: (all from the Kat von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette): Fran eye shadow (all over lid, blended up to the crease, and underneath the eye), Legend Eye Shadow (in the centre of the lids and the inner third of lower lash line), Noble eye shadow (in the crease, as a transition), Vox eye shadow (to deepen the crease and outer corners), and Skulls (as a highlight on inner corners and brow bone)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"><u>Lipstick</u></b><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">: Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick in Suck It topped with Tom Ford Lip Colour in Dark and Stormy </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This look definitely inspired me to play with yellow more often- such a cheery shade and easier to wear than you'd think! I'm also loving the pairing of brown and yellow shades for this summer-to-fall transition time. I'm fully ready for fall, but I may have to wear sunshine yellow year-round :)</span></div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-4595116003627436362017-08-30T22:00:00.001-04:002017-08-30T22:00:14.538-04:00IMATS 2017 Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! If you saw my <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/08/imats-toronto-2017.html"><span style="color: magenta;">last post</span></a></b>, you'll know that I attended IMATS Toronto last Saturday and it was a blast! I was able to go unexpectedly at the last moment, so it felt like an extra special treat and I wanted to take full advantage. For someone who didn't know she was going, I still cleaned up pretty well! I had a sense of what brands would be exhibiting this year, so I quickly made a mental list of the booths I had to check out. And off I went! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One booth that I was thrilled to explore was <b>Suva Beauty</b>, a Canadian brand known for its eye products. I have seen countless swatches of social media of their ultra-vibrant, superbly pigmented shadows and pigments, so I could not wait to test them in person! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Suva Beauty Shimmer Shadows in Empire State, Emerald City, Resort, and Ba</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I swatched over a dozen shades of <b>Suva </b>eye shadows and found myself enjoying the texture and finish of the <b>Shimmer Shadows</b> the most. I wanted to select shades that were bold and vibrant, but also wearable. That means I passed on their super striking neon shades- but maybe next time! Instead, I chose <b>Empire State </b>(the most beautiful champagne pinky ivory that works amazingly as a highlight or as a wash all over the lid), <b>Emerald City </b>(a warm mid-tone turquoise), <b>Resort </b>(a warm reddish-cranberry), and <b>Ba </b>(the most stunning jewel-toned purple). I also bought an empty 4-pan palette so I could keep all of these shadows together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was also totally taken by the brand's <b>Hydra Liners</b>, water-activated budge-proof cream eyeliners. I opted for <b>Sea Nymph</b>, a deep teal that is a total mermaid shade! It's even greener than the swatch below shows: </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kat von D Beauty Studded Kiss Lipsticks in Countess and Poe</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had yet to try any of the <b>Studded Kiss</b> lippies, but they were being offered at half price during the show ($13 CAD each), so I couldn't resist. I chose <b>Countess</b>, an amazing neon orange red and <b>Poe</b>, a shimmery deep blue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also knew that I had to expand my collection of <b>ELL</b>s, as they're my favourite liquid lipstick formula! This time around, I chose <b>Nahs Fur Atoo </b>(a striking deep warm blood red that will be perfect for Fall) and <b>K-Dub </b>(an ultra cool-toned bubble gum pink). I was also generously gifted the shade <b>Lolita </b>(the brand's signature 90s nude brown) for attending <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyannaf/?hl=en">Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick</a></b>'s demo using <b>KVD </b>products. So exciting! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>KVD</b> products I was most excited to check out were the brand-new <b>Glimmer Veils</b>- sparkly lip products that can be worn solo or atop your favourite matte lipstick. The shade range is bold and beautiful and <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BX_koHQnBEW/?hl=en&taken-by=katvondbeauty">this Instagram post</a></b> inspired me to choose <b>Razzle </b>(a cool-toned fuchsia) and <b>Televator </b>(a cool-toned deep purple). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wasn't planning on purchasing brushes at IMATS, but when I saw just how beautiful and affordable the new <b>Royal and Langnickel Moda Metallics Brushes </b>were, I couldn't help but grab a few! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Royal and Langnickel Moda Metallics Brushes: Super Crease, Complexion, and Smokey Eye</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I chose three brushes that I thought I'd get plenty of use from and that would also be unique in my collection. I chose the <b>Super Crease </b>brush (only $4; a domed shadow brush that will be perfect for deepening and blending crease shades), the <b>Complexion </b>brush (only $8; which could be used for foundation or to apply a heavier dose of blush or bronzer), and the <b>Smoky Eye </b>brush (only $3; perfect for smoking out shadow in the crease, outer corners, or underneath the eye). Plus, they have pretty textured metallic handles! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every single year I have been tempted by <b>Lit Cosmetics</b> (because their glitters are all kinds of fabulous), but I finally bit the bullet this time around. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lit Cosmetics Glitter in Material Girl and Metals in Magnetic + Gold, Risque + Gold, and Escape + Gold</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the reasons I hadn't purchased from <b>Lit </b>in the past is because (even though I love glitter), I wear glitter so rarely and find it to be a bit high maintenance. This year, they introduced a new product, their <b>Lit Metals</b>, which are glittery powder eye shadows that are activated easily with water or mixing medium, no glitter glue required! Plus they were offering all products at 3/$30, which was a fabulous deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After tons of swatching, I found myself liking the finish and dimension of the golden glitter shades the best (each tone is offered in both silver and gold varieties). I chose <b>Magnetic + Gold </b>(a cool taupe with warm golden glitter), <b>Risque + Gold </b>(a purple rose with gold glitter), and <b>Escape + Gold</b> (a turquoise with gold glitter). Because I am a blogger, the brand was kind enough to offer a fourth item for free. I chose <b>Glitter </b>in <b>Material Girl</b>, a purple magenta that's equal parts Barbie and punk. I can't wait to try it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Phewf, that was a long one!! I hope you enjoyed having a peek at my spoils from IMATS this year. Look out for some makeup looks using the products coming up soon! (Or check my <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vibrantvvbeauty/?hl=en">Instagram</a> </b>for some sneak peeks!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! If there's anything to re-ignite my passion for makeup and for sharing this passion with you, it's attending IMATS. The International Makeup Artist Trade Show hits Toronto annually and is all about the craft of makeup artistry. It features makeup talks and demonstrations, artistry competitions, and the opportunity to purchase hard-to-find products at exciting discounts. What's not to love? This year's IMATS was extra special because I originally did not think I'd be able to make it, but thanks to the generosity of a friend, I was able to attend all afternoon on Saturday. It was an unexpected treat and I tried to squeeze every last moment! This was my fourth consecutive year attending (and my fifth show overall, as I was lucky enough to attend the NYC show in 2016) and I was just as excited this time around as I know the vendors, demonstrators, and creative atmosphere always fuels my love of the craft. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year's IMATS was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as it has in previous years, returning to one of the smaller subterranean halls in the complex. It was slightly smaller, though also somewhat less crowded than previous years, but it wasn't without its long lines! My first stop of the day was at the <b>Kat von D Beauty</b> booth, which had me in line for about half an hour. I chose to wait at this vendor because the <b>Kat von D </b>booth was a highlight of last year's show for me- the discounts were pretty great, the booth was decked out in all kinds of gothic glam, and I have absolutely loved the products I snagged at last year's show, so I was eager to add to my collection! This year's booth touted the brand's new fragrance duo and had a plush, pleather couch to lounge on before buying.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After <b>Kat von D</b>, my next stop was <b>Suva Beauty</b>. This was the brand's first time exhibiting and the Toronto show and I was super eager to check them out because of their vibrant shade range and the intense pigmentation of their shadows. Their booth was indeed a display of bold, vivid colour and I was happy to delve right in! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They were offering pre-made palettes as well as single shadows that you could customize into your own 4- and 8-pan palettes. They were offering their US prices in Canadian dollars, which led to a savings of about $3-4 per shadow, which was great! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My stop at the <b>Suva </b>booth was a true swatch-fest and I have this photo to prove it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stop three was the <b>Lit Cosmetics</b> booth. <b>Lit </b>is famous for their immense selection of colourful glitters, which my friends have been praising for years. I finally took the plunge into the brand and I can't wait to give them a go! The brand was featuring their new <b>Lit Metals</b>, glittery metallic shadows that are activated with water or glitter base/mixing medium. I opted for three of these, since they felt lower-maintenance than standard glitter, but were just as dazzling! The brand was offering a fabulous 3/$30 special and were adding an extra full-sized freebie for blogger and other press. A perfect deal for a proper introduction to the brand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Other bustling booths of note were <b>Inglot</b> (staffed by my lovely blogger buds Maggie from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justenufeyes/?hl=en">JustEnufEyes</a></b> and LJ from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmarzipan/?hl=en">AnythingButMarzipan</a></b>)....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And the <b>Make Up For Ever</b> booth, which had a huge line as always...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">... and also a colourful mural hand-painted by brand founder Dany Sanz herself! Bummed to have missed her performance, but the painting was quite the sight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And like all years, there were dozens of other vendors selling all kinds of beauty supplies including lashes galore, hundreds of brushes, and body paint in every neon shade you could imagine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another huge part of my enchantment with IMATS is the amazing special effects makeup artistry coming to life throughout the show. This year I had a chance to chat with this lovely monster, who happened to be the model of the winning <i>Battle of the Brushes </i>competition. So fierce!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also stumbled across this stunning mermaid, who was eager to take a selfie. Only at IMATS! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were also some spooky and gory special effects creatures on display, which are always such a treat to see in person. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another aspect that makes IMATS special are the live makeup demonstrations by makeup pros from all areas of the industry. This year, I was lucky enough to get to watch <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyannaf/?hl=en">Kelseyanna Fitzpatrick</a> </b>in action. She is the one of the badass key artists behind the <b>Kat von D Beauty </b>brand whose gory-glam style is totally up my alley. Her demo was actually a work of performance art with bold, emotional music that focused around the creation of an editorial look that was ghoulish and glam, like an oil painting brushed with blood and glitter. It was truly mesmerizing to watch! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And there were plenty of other makeup artists doing their thing around the showroom like legend Eve Pearl, who seemed to be doing a live demo for television. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And not to be cheesy (but who are we kidding, I'm cheesy), IMATS would not be half as fun without my friends. It had been far too long since I'd spent some time with my blogger babes, so it was a delight to catch up with and revel in makeup geekery with them :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And for someone who got to attend at the last minute, I did end up with a fairly epic haul. Stay tuned for my next post to get a full rundown of what I picked up!</span> </div>
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<br />Jen27http://www.blogger.com/profile/03054415164458688286noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208634508954054267.post-77222017188282362712017-08-23T21:01:00.004-04:002017-08-23T21:01:50.814-04:00Look of the Day: Beam of Light<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! So my return to blogging has not been as swift and consistent as I would have hoped, but here we are with another post! If you saw my <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/07/visiting-glossier-showroom-in-nyc.html"><span style="color: magenta;">last entry</span></a></b>, you'll know that I visited the <b>Glossier </b>showroom when I visited NYC in July, where I snagged several goodies from the brand. One of the loveliest in the bunch is their <b>Cloud Paint </b>in <b>Beam</b>, a creamy, ultra blendable blush in the prettiest of pastel peachy hues. Not only does it satisfy my love of warm, cheery cheek colours, it also doubles as a fresh, flattering eye shadow! Because I've fallen so deeply for it, I thought I'd create a monochromatic makeup look that showcases its beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started the look with my surprise favourite foundation of the summer, <b>Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum</b> in shade <b>51</b>. I say it's a surprise fave because it's on the sheer side and not necessarily geared towards oily skin, yet it provides a perfect amount of coverage, has a flattering satin finish, and lasts quite well on my complexion, even in the warm temperatures! I added some warmth to my skin with one of my favourite bronzers ever- <b>Revlon Photoready Bronzer </b>in <b>Bronzed and Chic</b>. It's a matte, four-toned bronzer that I find so flattering with my skin tone- very sad that it was limited edition and that it's almost gone! For highlighter, I chose a modern, ultra cool-toned hue to contrast the warm tone of the peachy blush. <b>Milk Holographic Stick </b>in <b>Supernova</b> is a cream highlight with opalescent hues of blue and violet that imparts a galactic glow that's surprisingly very wearable- and lots of fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the cheeks, I applied <b>Glossier Cloud Paint</b> in <b>Beam</b>, a creamy pastel peach. It blends wonderfully with fingers, but I tend to use it with the <b>Real Techniques Stippling Brush</b>, my go-to for all liquid and cream cheek products. I dotted the blush on the apples of my cheeks and blended the colour up to my temples for an added touch of warmth and a subtle contour. I also blended <b>Beam</b> into the creases of my eyes for a similar warm, very subtly sculpted effect. To add a pop of light, I swept <b>MAC Trip the Light Fantastic Powder </b>in <b>Luna Luster</b> along my lash lines, brow bones, and on the inner corners of my eye. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the lips, I first applied <b>Beam</b>, but found the shade to be a bit pale and flat when used this way. So I re-created the desired peachy hue by layering <b>Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick </b>in <b>Miranda May </b>(one of my favourite corals) with <b>Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Colour </b>in <b>Pink Nude</b>. And voila! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While my love for bold colour has in no way subsided, I've been totally loving soft, subtle looks like this for summer that keep eyes nearly bare and my lips and cheeks looking warm and fresh. I could not be more obsessed with the texture, blendability, and staying power of the <b>Glossier Beam Cloud Paint</b>, so it would be no huge surprise if other shades from the range join my collection soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What have been your go-to makeup looks for summertime? Favourite peachy blushes of the moment? Have you tried any of the <b>Glossier Cloud Paints</b>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! xo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi, everyone! Holy moly- my first blog post in three months! I could ramble on here about the reasoning behind and the happenings during my absence, but since I'm still wrapping my own mind around these things, I'll save those reflections for another post. Today, let's chat about my visit to the <b>Glossier</b> showroom in New York!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been aware of and interested in <b><a href="https://www.glossier.com/">Glossier</a></b> since its inception a couple years back as it was the offspring of the badass boss ladies at <b><a href="https://intothegloss.com/">Into the Gloss</a></b>. I've been a loyal reader of <b>ITG </b>for years, as I find it to be one of the best-written beauty blogs out there. It focuses on techniques and trends that are minimalistic and accessible but also speaks to my love of colour and seriously good skin care. When <b>Glossier</b> was born, it began with a few basic staples and has since grown to a solid capsule of skin care and makeup for everyday glow and polish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My most recent trip to NYC was mostly about food and exploration with few shopping stops, but I made a point to stop into the <b>Glossier </b>showroom because the brand had been completely unavailable in Canada (which has very recently changed!) and I wanted to see all of their offerings in person. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The showroom was tucked away on Lafayette street on the border between Chinatown and SoHo. I was surprised to see a lineup winding out from the front door. We'd shown up on a busy day! They were letting smallish groups of customers in every 5-10 minutes and luckily the wait wasn't too long. My friend and I felt a bit granny-ish in line (we might have been the oldest there by 10 years, save for the parents who were chaperoning their teens), but we bonded over our beauty geekery to pass the time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To enter the showroom, we piled in an elevator and rode it to the top floor (it felt quite exclusive!). The first display was a colourful floral and cake-filled celebration of the brand's birthday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The showroom was hopping with eager customers testing, primping, and purchasing. There was plenty of product on display with ample testers. It was definitely customer friendly! As you can also see in my first photo, there was a sink set up where you could test out the brand's face masks, cleanser, serums, and moisturizers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Products that caught my eye were the <b>Phase I Set </b>(which includes the <b>Milky Jelly Cleanser</b>, the <b>Priming Moisturizer</b>, and your choice of <b>Balm Dot Com </b>flavour)... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">... the <b>Perfecting Skin Tints</b>, an ultra sheer "no makeup makeup" (a tinted moisturizer essentially)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">... the <b>Haloscope </b>cream highlighters (made with real crystals and packed with skin friendly ingredients)...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was also completely mesmerized by the <b>Cloud Paints</b>, the brand's easy to apply, sheer, but buildable, cream blushes (and by the multitude of selfie opportunities, apparently). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Employees walked around with order forms, which we submitted and filled at the counter. I'm super happy to share my purchase with you, which I'll be doing in my next post! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The timing of my <b>Glossier </b>visit was a bit funny, as I made the special trip due to the brand's unavailability in Canada and only a week later shipping to Canada was announced! I don't regret the stop, though, as the showroom was a fun and interactive, with some seriously gorgeous decor and an exclusive (but not snobby) feel that made it feel like a treat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If I've piqued your interest in the brand, you can check out the <b>Glossier </b>website, <b><a href="https://www.glossier.com/">here</a></b>! And stay tuned for my next post to see what goodies I snagged (or get a sneak peak on my recent <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vibrantvvbeauty/?hl=en">Instagram</a> </b>feed).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi, everyone! I know that there's a <b>Sephora </b>sale upcoming later this month, but my wishlist had grown so large and tantalizing in March that I could not help but snag a few goodies! <b>Sephora</b> has welcomed some new, exciting brands of late (like <b>Milk Makeup </b>and <b>IGK</b>) and some of my fave brands (like the ever-fabulous <b>Bite Beauty</b>) have released some great new products, so there was plenty to choose from. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bite Beauty Prismatic Pearl Creme Lip Gloss in Oyster Pearl ($25 CAD)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Metallic finishes are everywhere nowadays and when <b>Bite Beauty </b>does metallic, it's time to take notice. These new glosses are inspired by the real multi-faceted pearls found on tropical beaches. They promise a foiled finish and a hydrating formula thanks to shea butter. I opted for <b>Oyster Pearl</b>, which is a wonderfully unique shade. <b>Bite </b>describes it as a "<i>metallic taupe with silver shimmer</i>", but I find it to be even more multi-dimensional than that. I'd call it a warm, plummy taupe with silver, green, and plum shimmer. It's so gorgeous and surprisingly wearable and versatile! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel ($17 for 50mL trial size)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whenever I get my haircut shorter my interest in hair styling products is always renewed. With a long bob, I'm motivated to harness my hair's volume and waves while adding a bit of messy texture. Because hair isn't my forte, I asked a helpful sales associate for recommendations and she pointed me towards <b>IGK</b>'s <b>Rich Kid</b>. She promised it would encourage waves and texture while also hydrating the hair. And she was right! I use this as a final product before air drying or blow drying and it gives my hair lightweight, airy texture without any frizz. And it's super hydrating too. Definitely curious to try more from the brand. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil in no.14 ($20 CAD)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Given that I'm generally smitten with <b>Bite</b>, it was no surprise that their recent lip liner launch caught my attention. These pencil liners promise a creamy, yet precise texture with an opaque finish that's also lightweight. The range offers an impressive selection of neutrals, each inspired by the spectrum of natural lip tones. As I had recently purchased a warmer-toned neutral lip liner from <b><a href="http://vibrantbeautyblog.blogspot.ca/2017/02/a-murale-optimum-points-haul.html"><span style="color: magenta;">Lipstick Queen</span></a></b>, I opted for a cooler-toned shade this time around. I chose <b>no.14</b>, which <b>Bite </b>describes as a "<i>dusty mauve</i>". I find it to be just that- a cool-toned light- to mid-tone mauve that really is a perfect "my lips but better" shade for me. I agree that the texture is wonderfully smooth and creamy, but the wear time and precision are also on-point. Will definitely be grabbing more shades from this collection! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel ($29 CAD)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is an eternal repurchase for me- I love this stuff! The gel-cream formula promises to add control and shape while also plumping up the appearance of brows. I use it as a final step in my brow routine and it's wonderful at grooming and adding a touch of multidimensional colour that prevents the brows from looking too flat. <b>Caramel</b> adds a bit of warmth to my brows without looking at all orange and it really wears all day without any flakiness or dryness! </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Milk Makeup Holographic Stick in Supernova ($34 CAD)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Milk Makeup </b>is a brand I'd been curious about for a while, as it's cruelty-free and wonderfully playful. So when the line arrived in-store last month, I was jazzed! There were several tempting options to choose from and I ended up with an ultra special highlighter- the <b>Holographic Stick </b>in <b>Supernova</b>. It's a cream-based stick highlighter that claims to contain real meteorite powder for an ultra-pigmented, ethereal sheen. <b>Supernova</b> is a killer opal hue with tinges of purple, blue, pink, and silver. I am still trying to find the best mode of application to make the most of it, but boy the shade is stunning and the wear time is impressive, especially given the cream base. </span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray ($32 CAD)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As I mentioned above, whenever I get my hair cut shorter, I want to buy all the styling products. All of them! <b>Ouai </b>is an ultra trendy brand at the moment and I was drawn to their <b>Texturizing Hair Spray </b>because it promises to be a modern hybrid of hair spray and texturizing spray that offers hold, grit, and volume while remaining lightweight. I have to say that I really love this! It does just as promised- it refreshes the hair, helps my hair hold its waves, and gives a great amount of volume and subtle grit for the softly messy look that I love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also had some <b>VIB Points</b> built up, so I topped off my haul with a couple fun minis. I chose the <b>Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay</b>, as I'd heard nothing but raves for it, especially for combination skin like mine and I've generally had great experiences with <b>Origins </b>masks. I also snagged a little <b>Sunday Riley Good Genes</b>, a cult-status leave-on exfoliating treatment. I've sampled it in the past with mixed results, so I thought I'd give it one final try so I can settle my opinion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And here are swatches of the colour-based products:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(L-R): Milk Holographic Stick in Supernova, Bite Beauty Prismatic Pearl Creme Lip Gloss in Oyster Pearl, Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil no.14, Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm super happy with this haul, as it included a neat mix of old faves, brand new releases, and cool new-to-me brands. From tresses to brows to lips, I now feel totally ready for Spring! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week :)</span></div>
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