ipsy December 2014 Glam Bag Review!

Hey everyone!

So I have realized that I haven't posted an ipsy review since August which I am extremely disappointed in myself about. I have been getting them each month so I have no excuse as to why I was posting them anymore. That however is changing now, and I will continue to post one each month since the ipsy seems to be a very popular post of mine.

For those that do not know what ipsy is, it is a monthly subscription where you can receive 5 make-up items. It is only about $15 including shipping and handling, well for me anyways. I live in Ontario so if you are in the U.S.A. I'm assuming it would be a bit of a lower price.

The First item out of the bag was A. H. A. 3% Facial Cleanser by Beauty Without Cruelty. This is a gel cleanser that begins to foam as you begin to massage it into your skin. I have used it and as I do have sensitive skin It wasn't exactly harsh it just seemed to dry my skin slightly so I personally would use this more than once a week. However it did seem to do exactly what it said it would, and I always love trying out new facial products.

The next item is NYX Cosmetics Butter lip Balm in Marshmallow, so their nude Butter Balm. I'm not going to lie, I was kind of disappointed that I received this shade I was hoping for Red Velvet or Lady Fingers. I do like this product but a nude colour doesn't really suit since I am pale, brighter colours are usually what I prefer.

The next product I pulled out I was super excited about! It is Pixi by Petra and it's their Fairy Dust in the shade Brightening Bare. I really like this and I tend to use more natural tones as eyeshadows so this was completely perfect. The way the product is designed though is slightly strange so to get the product out is kind of difficult.

I also received the Electroplated Eyelash Curler by Swissco. I was needing a new eyelash curler and it is  an electric purple colour so this was perfect!

Finally, the best for last! A sample size of tarte's deluxe lights, camera, lashes 4-in-1 mascara! If you have had a tarte mascara before you know how wonderful and amazing they are. I was so happy to get this in this months bag and is such a great mascara and makes my small eyelashes quite a lot of volume.

This months bag was a fantastic early Christmas present (from myself) and ipsy never seems to disappoint.  I hope you guys are ready for my video on Sunday I am filming it earlier tomorrow just so I know for sure that I have enough time to edit it and post it! As well on Friday I will be posting my weekly favourites video, as per usual ( or what was usual)!

Take care! xxx

Clinque Clarifying Lotion Review!

Hey everyone!

I don't know about you but in my school recently there has been some kind of cold going around and it hit me about last Saturday. I have been super sick all week and I still have yet to get rid of the cold. I sincerely hope that you have not gotten this because  it is the WORST! Anyways... that is enough of my little rant on my very annoying and persistent cold. 

So as some of you may know, if you have been following my blog for the past couple of months I have developed a love for Clinique products. So before I just bought the Cleansing Foam form their Acne Solutions line but because i loved that so much I recently got their second step in that line and that is their Clarifying Lotion.

I have to say that I am so in love with this line of acne products. I am noticing a significant difference in my skin, I am getting less acne and even my skin tone is evening out and I couldn't be happier! The Clarifying Lotion is very gentle on the skin, you may feel a slight hot sensation but that is pretty normal for cleansers . When using it you shake it up because the lotion in the bottle will sink to the bottom after every use so make sure you shake it well, and when I use it I put about 2-3 dabs on a cotton pad and wipe my face, my chest, and my neck. After purchasing this I noticed just after a few days of using this a great difference in my skin.

Today, I will actually be adding to my collection of Clinique Acne Solutions products because I am going to be getting their step 3 All-Over Clearing Treatment. So I will soon be letting you know what that product is like!

Anyways, I hope you all have a great week and that you all stay healthy and do not get this cold that I have!

Take care! xxx

My Daily Skin Care Routine!

Hey everyone!

Today I thought I would talk about my daily skin care routine. I have a skin type that is generally oily so I tend to breakout more often than other skin types. Lately my skin has been pretty good but because my final exams are coming up, and yours might be as well, and that means that breakouts become more of a possibility due to stress.

So here is my routine:

Step 1:

When I wake up the first thing that I will do is go into the washroom and rinse my face with warm water to make my skin feel refreshed after sleeping.

Step 2:

I will than have a shower and wash my face with the Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser.

Step 3:

After my shower I will put on my Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer.

Step 4:

At the end of the day before I go to bed I will put on the Clean & Clear Acne Spot Treatment if there is any prominent spots.

Step 5:

Finally after putting on the spot treatment I will put on my acne control moisturizer just so my skin be treated overnight.

So yeah, that is my daily skin care routine. If you have any questions let me know and let me know what you do for you skin care routine because I love trying new products! 

Take care! xxx