Look for Less – Cara Delevigne NYFW Look!

Welcome back everyone!

So today’s post is the last one for this week, but i have 4 brand new posts coming out next week!

Todays post is something different: it’s a look for less! Im a victim of seeing celebrity styles both at events and in real life and becoming obsessed, but also knowing that i will never a) look like that or b) afford that. I will also mention that i am not in anyway perfect and know that this isn’t exactly the same as Cara’s look, but it’s my interpretation of it.

I have listed below all the products i used and where you can get them. Some of the steps are also optional and I’ll have those listed at the end (i just took extra steps since i don’t have the greatest skin).

Here are all the products used:

Cara Delevingne Look for Less:

1. Primer – Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
2. Colour Corrector – Quo Color Corrector (Shoppers Drug Mart) + cream shadow brush (Walmart) & Cream Shadow Brush (Walmart)
3. Under Eye Concealer – Covergirl + Olay Eye Rehab in Light (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
4. Foundation – Fit Me Shine-Free + Balance (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart) & Beauty Blender (Winners)
5. Concealer – Colorstay Revlon Concealer in Light (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
6. Pressed Powder – Rimmel Stay Matte in Creamy Natural (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart) + Complexion Brush (Walmart)
7. Translucent Finisher – Revlon Photoready (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart) [used same Complexion Brush as #6)
8. Contour – Fitme Pressed Powder in Honey Beige + NYC Sun n’ Bronze in Hamptons Radiance (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart) + Shading Brush (Walmart) & Quo Contour Brush (Shoppers Drug Mart)
9. Blush – Milani Blush in Illuminoso (Walmart or Loblaws/Great Canadian Superstore) & Quo Blush Brush (Shoppers Drug Mart)
10. Eyebrows – Milani Brow Fix in Light Brown (Walmart or Loblaws/Great Canadian Superstore)
11. Eyeshadow – Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Tough as Taupe & Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Shimmer Palette – 03 (top left + far left second from top) (Target but also available on Amazon.ca) & Blending Brush (Walmart)
12. Eyeliner – Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Definer in Noir (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
13. Fakelashes – Elf Natural Lash Kit (Dollarama or Walmart)
14. Mascara – Covergirl The Supersizer in Very Black (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
15. Lipliner – Rimmel Lasting Finish in Wine & Rimmel Moisture Renew Transparent Lipline (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
16. Lipstick – Covergirl Euphoria (Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart)
17. Concealer Pencil – Hard Candy Concealer Pencil in Light (Walmart) [To create a clean line around the lips].
18. DONE!

The optional steps are as follows: 1, 2, 3, & 7. These steps are more to get a clean canvas for your face and to help it last all day. If you already have very clear skin, feel free to save money by eliminating these steps. All the products listed could be purchased at the drugstore and are under $10.00CAN (except for the eye palette by Sonia Kashuk, but you could always get similar colours from other drugstore brands (i just used what i had). (The QUO brushes were also purchased on sale). Also, as a side note, with #15, i have two lip liners listed – you do not have to use both, you could even just pick one. I just happen to use the moisture renew lipliner for the fact that i have very dry lips during the colder months and it helps the colour stay on all day!

If you liked this post or would like to see more Look for Less looks, please leave a comment or like the post!

Have a great weekend!

 

Too-Faced Melted “French Kisses” Collection: Try-On & Review!

Happy Hump Day !

Why people refer to Wednesdays as hump days, i’ll never understand but i figured id jump on the bandwagon. Today’s post is all about Too-Faced’s liquified lipsticks!

Yesterday i decided (against my better judgement) to step into Sephora after class. Seeing as how I’m a) broke & b) seriously broke, it wasn’t the smartest idea. However, upon walking into the magical christmas-themed wonderland that is Sephora and they’re magical working elves, i decided why not get into the festive spirit and buy a limited edition collection of lipsticks?

I have been meaning to buy and try a few of the liquid lipsticks from too-faced, but i couldn’t decide on a colour. Luckily, the liquid lipsticks in their “French Kissed” collection come in 4 different colours, all of them wearable. So I’m just going to jump into it:

1. Top Left: The darkest shade in the collection is called “melted berry“. The colour itself comes on really nice and sits as a cross between wine and fuchsia; not everyone’s cup of tea but i really like it. The lipsticks come with a felted tip that helps in spreading the product as opposed to it just clumping in one spot. This colour is a matte finish and stays put when testing it and drinking wine. (Don’t judge me, its been a long week).
2. Top Right: The lightest of the “melted” shades in the collection is a soft, metallic pink called “melted metallic peony“. Let me start off by saying i thought i was going to hate this colour. I’m not generally a big fan of pink and metallic and sparkles on top of that scream “Barbie”. However, after putting it on i was pleasantly surprised. It sat nicely on-top of my lip colour, adding a bit of shimmer without the sticky feeling of lipgloss. A+ to you, too-faced!
3. Bottom Left: The second metallic shade in the collection is “melted metallic macaron“. The bottle made me think that the shade was that to my favourite pink sharpie highlighter, however it is completely opposite. Having the same affect as the lighted “melted metallic peony”, this shade had a hint of a more coral pink and then the metallic sheen. I’m going to be going on vacation in May and i’m super excited to try that out with a tan.
4. Bottom right: The final shade in the collection is called “melted chihuahua“. This is probably my favourite colour in the collection. It is the perfect matte nude shade to wear everyday. It goes on smooth and doesn’t look fake (like someone is wearing concealer on their lips). Definitely picking up this color in a full-sized bottle (yes, i checked if it comes in a full-sized bottle).

Overall, i am super happy with my purchase. The 4 travel sized bottles costed about $30.00CAN at Sephora. Although small in size i have a strong feeling that they will last me quite some time. The great thing about this product is that a little goes along way!

Winter Warriors: Combination Skin Saviours!

I’m going  to try and stay away from the typical “winter skin care routine” blog and state blatantly that i do not intact use the products that are mentioned below every day. I’m sure all of you know the struggles of being constantly on your toes, going to work or school (or both like in my case) and then being to tired some nights to even wipe off your make-up (i know, its bad, but i never said i was a professional!)

Since things in Toronto have finally started to cool off, the cold, crisp air has definitely taken a toll on my face. All year round my skin is usually on the oily side, but for some reason in the winter i tend to get dry patches on top of it making finding the right products a pain and a half.

However, the 5 products listed below are great not just for combination skin, but also for oily or dry. Just be sure to know what time you have before making the purchase:

1. First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser – $12.50CAD at Sephora – This cleanser is definitely one of the better ones that i’ve tried. It goes on smooth and doesn’t leave a sticky residue after washing it off. Right after washing, you’re skin feels fresh and smooth, with no slickness from your oily skin. Definitely keeps my skin matte all day.
2. Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask – $30.00CAD at Sephora – This product is a miracle worker! Due to my oily skin, I’m no stranger to breakouts. However, after using this face mask once to twice a week before bed seriously cleared things up. My face was no longer red, and the pimples were just minor bumps and dried out ASAP. A little on the pricier side, but definitely worth checking out. (This is the full sized bottle, but you can also get the same size after falling in love just like i did!)
3. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer – $30.00CAD at Sephora – This product is also on the pricier side, but in combination with the cleanser it really is worth the splurge. After cleansing, i put this on the parts of my face that are prone to dry patches, primarily the top of my nose and my forehead. Once its on, I’m good to put on my make-up without  worrying about foundation flakes (ew.)
4. Goat Milk Face Cream – $12.09CAD on Amazon – Ok. I know. Its not even in english. I got this face cream from my mom after she went to visit my family in Poland but before you think I’m crazy using weird foreign goat creams, here me out. This stuff is so rich and creamy and has a nice oatmeal smell, not goat cheese. I don’t use it all the time just because of how rich it is, but if you use this after using a face mask and then go to sleep, i promise you will feel like a million bucks! It leaves your skin feeling so smooth and healthy and for whatever reason you will wake up feeling like you just got the worlds greatest facial! Here’s the link if you’re interested: http://www.amazon.com/Goats-Milk-Day-Cream-Face/dp/B002TVIDEI

That’s all for the winter warriors for this post! Until next time!
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xo. Veronika

*all products were purchased by myself, and all opinions listed are mine alone!

Fall Obsession: Rose Gold

Happy Friday Everyone!

Today’s blog post is a little different from the usual, but i figured with the holidays just a month away it would be something “festive”.

This year was definitely the year for copper and rose-gold toned things! I’ve seen jewellery, make-up brushes, iPhones, and even tea-cups sporting the girly take on the classic yellow gold. This brassy, metallic pink hue may be out of some people comfort zone but it sure makes for a conversational piece!

Jumping on with the trend this year, i have purchased a few rose gold pieces including earrings, watches, bracelets and yes even the rose gold eyelash curler and spotted tea cup. (Honestly, who could resist?)

When you pair rose gold and white, it creates a comfy and cozy look that will surely warm up any cold fall day!

What’s your favourite fall obsession? Be sure to comment below!
Also, check out my new instagram account to keep up to date for new blog posts before they come out!

xo. Veronika
* Rose Gold Eyelash Curler – Unknown Brand – Winners $5.99
* Rose Gold Polka Dot Tea Cup & Saucer – Goodwill – $4.99

My Winter Skin Care Routine!

As you may already know, i live in Canada, where the winters are bitter and the wind is sharp. The cold air does not only cause super chapped lips and frizzy hair but also causes super dry skin and in some cases (like myself!) really bad breakouts.

For me, the constant cracking of my skin causes my face to produce excess oils, which can sometimes make me look like I lathered my face with baby oil; not the nicest look. However i came to a solution! After constantly trying different methods, i finally came to my perfect skincare routine. I have a different routine for the morning and night so keep reading to find out more!

Here it is:

*ps. ill write down where i got everything and an estimate price because if it works for me, it can work for you!

Morning Routine:

#1: As soon as i wake up i stumble to my washroom and long behold i see a reflection of the epitome of a bed head. The first thing i do it run the water and gently wet my face. Then i reach of my Lush Fresh Farmacy cleanser (Lush, $9.95 for 100g) and lather it up in my hands and rub it all over my face. Its made for blemish and sensitive skin and is packed with chamomile, lavender and tea tree oil. Its honestly a vacation for your face. I personally like to wait a bit so i know it sinks into my skin a little, and then i wash it off.

#2: After i pat my face dry, i go for my Garnier Skin Renew Moisturizer (Shoppers Drug Mart, $9.99). The one i have is the Anti-Sun damage moisturizer and it has SPF. Even though its cold in Canada, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear SPF, you can get sun damage in the winter as well as the summer. Its super moisturizing and protects my skin. Bonus ! After i put it all over my face, I’m good to put my make up on !

Night:

#1: First thing i do after i slip on my fleece cheetah print pj’s is grab my Pond’s Original Make-Up Remover Wipes (Walmart, $4.99). I just go all over my face and neck until the wipes come off clean.

#2: After that i grab my Lush Fresh Farmacy cleanser(Lush, $9.95 for 100g) again, and do the same thing i did in the morning. Rinse and pat dry.

#3: Once my face is dry, i grab my miracle worker for acne, the Body Shop’s Tea Tree Blemish Face Night Lotion (The Body Shop, $18.00). Although it is a little more on the pricey side, i promise you that it works miracles, and a little goes a long way. The small bottle lasts me about 2.5 months. After i spread that on my skin (i warn you it does sting a bit!) i just let it dry and hop into bed!

Extra: Also, thought i should mention that about once a week, maybe twice, i use the Neutrogena Wave power cleanser (Walmart, $11.99) to get all the gunk thats stuck deep under my skin! Its a little rough, but your skin feels like a baby’s bottom right after!

Thanks again guys, hope it helps!