Drugstore Haul

It's that time of the year again! All the drugstore brands are coming out with new products for the coming season and it's time to go out and try some new stuff :)

Unfortunately here in Canada the products come out much later than in the US, so I don't have as much to share with you today.

Nonetheless, still exciting! Let's begin!

Maybelline Color Tattoo by Eyestudio in Gold Rush and Tough as Taupe

I  know that these products were out for awhile now and everyone is crazy about them! They are a really good alternative to the MAC Paint Pots (which I have but I find that they crease on my oily lids). Tough as Taupe is a matt finish cream eyeshadow, great for everyday makeup look. You can use them as a base or just as it is. I'm thinking to go back for more colours........ 

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in 250

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede in 040 Flashing Lights

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipsticks in 100 and 30 

Swatch FLTR: Cover Girl, Maybelline (2), Revlon

The colours aren't exactly opaque on your lips if you have pigmented lips like I do. They feel nice and light so if you are one of those people who doesn't like the feeling of lip products, these are pretty good. Though I wouldn't repurchase any of them just because they are not THAT fantastic.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadows in 382B and 332

Like all of the Colour Icon series, these are just as pigmented and easy to use. They are so affordable and great quality. If you love colours and on a budget, do try the wet n wild eyeshadows because you'll be surprised how well they compare to some high end brands.

That's it for my drugstore haul. 

Please come back for more reviews and tutorials coming up sometime this week! Thank you :)

Favourite Drug Store Make Up

Hi there! I'm back today with some of my favourite drug store products! Most of them I've own and used for awhile now so please feel free to tweet/ leave me a comment if you wish for me to explain a little more.

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FTTB: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner Trio (from light to dark); MILANI Liquif'Eye Eyeliner

FLTR: MILANI, Physicians Formula Trio (from darkest to lightest)

These eyeliners are some of my absolute favourite as they stay on the tight line and water line and does not budge! Especially the Milani, which comes in a variety of super bright colours. 

L'oreal Voluminous Hydrofuge Mascara

This mascara makes my lashes really full and does not smear even after long hours of wear!

Sleek Make Up Palette in Strom 578

A brand from the UK but available in their online store. This palette offers great pigmentation and large mirror. Good for travel as it creates looks from day to night.

ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzer Powder

A dupe for NARS Orgasm and Laguna at the price of $3! Super pigmentation but slightly shimmery. If you are not into any shine on your face, you might want to give this product a pass.

Wet n wild Coloricon eyeshadow palette

Wet n wild Coloricon Blusher (Heather Silk 832)

Wet n Wild has been stepping up on their game lately. All their Coloricon products became a great hit in the beauty community. Their products are available at most drugstores (Walmart in Canada) and priced very reasonably. You should definitely get your hands on some of their products if you have a chance!

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation ( Nude - SPF20)

This foundation gives a luminous finish and offers medium to high coverage. It looks great in pictures and it gives a flawless finish! Definitely one of my top favourite foundation from high end to drug store.

All products mentioned are available in your local drug store or supermarket unless otherwise stated.

See you tomorrow for Asian exclusive drug store favourites!

$20 Make up challenge (Daily/ work appropriate)

Hello there!

So there is a tag going around the beauty vlog/ blogsphere that is spreading like wild fire! I gave it a try and it was surprisingly difficult. I certainly did not want to cheat and have everything from E.L.F. (btw, they are awesome) so I combined some of my own make up and just a few new ones that I got from Walmart to complete this look! 

Make up and tools (list and swatches below)

Feel free to click on the items to get you to the webpage where you can purchase them yourself!

1. Milani Minerals Mousse Foundation in 302 True Beige for $7.99
2. NYC Long Lasting Lip Colour in Fragile Pink for $1.50
3. Wet & Wild Eyeshadow Trio in  335 Silent Treatment for $2.97
4. ELF Essential Blending Eye Brush for $1
5. ELF Essential Eyeshadow Brush for $1
6. NYC Instant Lash Mascara for $1.50
7. ELF Essential Brightening Eyeliner in Black for $1
8. ELF Essential All Over Colour Stick in Pink Lemonade for $1

Grand Total: $17.96

FLTR: Eyeshadow "Eyelid", "Crease", "Browbone"; ELF All Over Stick; NYC Lippie; ELF Eyeliner

BEFORE

AFTER

Close Up 

The foundation was applied using fingers, I also would not use this product with a brush as it blends the best with fingers. Eyebrows were filled in using the tip of the eyeshadow brush with Wet & Wild "Crease" colour.  Also, I used the ELF Eyeliner to tight line and lined my lids. The rest are pretty self explanatory I suppose :)

The challenge was fun and I would definitely wear this look out. I understand that I did not use any eyeshadow base or concealer, but I don't often use those products, hence this look is based on what I usually wear out. 

Please try it out yourself too!!

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