Monthly Favorites - March!

Hello Everyone!

Here is my first 'Monthly Favorites' post! It's a mix of skin care and makeup products. I grabbed the five products that I've used the most or kept going back to during the month of March.

 

The first product I reached for a lot is the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. I don't use this product as a foundation, I use it as a highlighter. It's easy to blend and is long wearing! My color is in SxO8. Also, this is finally carried on the Sephora website! It retails for $58 in Canada.

The second product I reach for every single day is my Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Tulip. This contains an SPF 15. This not only keeps my lip protected from the weather, it also nourishes and give my lips a natural tint. This retails for $26 Canadian. Also, this is available on the Sephora website and in tons of different shades.

For my every day concealer I use the Laura Mercier Full Coverage Concealer. The reason why I'm so in love with this product is because it also corrects my under eye circles and is not drying under the eyes. This concealer provides a full coverage without appearing cakey under the eyes (FINALLY). The smallest amount goes a very long way. I would suggest warming the product up with your fingers and applying it with your ring finger. This product retails for $35 Canadian. 

Every three months I try a new mascara and it takes quite a bit to impress me but I have been loving this Urban Decay Perversion Mascara. It is lengthening and volumizing. The brush helps separate the lashes and doesn't clump them together. It is not water-proof. This mascara retails for $26 Canadian

Lastly, I've tried out a few eye creams and so far I have found this one to be the only one that actually helps with hydrating my under eye area. This is the Fresh Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream. Since it is a gel, it instantly absorbs. It also helps brighten under the eyes (Thank You Fresh!). This retails for $47 Canadian.

- Savleen

Quick Loose Curls Tutorial!

Hello Lovelies!

Being a full-time student and working in the cosmetics industry I find it difficult to make time to curl my hair. So, I have finally come across the most efficient way (for me) to achieve loose waves that look like they took me more than 10 minutes to do! Here is my step by step tutorial for you all, I hope this helps!

Here is what you need to achieve this look:
- A Comb
- Jaw Clips
- 1.25 inch styling wand
- A finishing spray/gel
 
Firstly, apply a heat protector all over the hair. Then, separate your hair into 6 sections; I use the Sephora Collection 'Hold It Together Blow Dry Clips'. Now, take out one of those sections and begin to curl your hair away from your face. Hold it for about 3-5 seconds and repeat until you've curled all of your sections and then let your hair cool down. Using your hands apply either a finishing gel or spray. My two favorites are the Tresemme 'Curl Defining Spray Gel' and the  Living Proof 'Flex Shaping Hairspray'. To finish styling your hair use your fingers to comb out your hair! By the end of it you should be able to achieve your desired loose curls.

- Savleen