Want your makeup to last longer ?? READ THIS!

I am sure everyone wants their makeup to look picture perfect all day ,well if you have not heard about the best setting spray around then here is your reminder.

MAC FIX + can be used before applying makeup to hydrate the skin and also after applying makeup to set it and half way thru the day to re-set it too!!! It is so refreshing and contains vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile,  and cucumber.

A MUST have this summer!! Retails for $25.00 plus tax at all Mac locations and online at mac.com.

Products I have been LOVING! From MAYBELLINE AND JOICO!

Sooo I have found a new stand by mascara that i use every day and its not pricey!! It's called ROCKET from Maybelline. You can find it in any drug store. Why do I like it ??? Well it has a spikey brush which helps get into the roots to give lots of Volume and I just love how it make my lashes look,super full !! Try it I bet you love it and use it every day too!!!

Also have been digging this product from Maybelline is the new AGE REWIND Dark Circle Eraser in the "Brightener" Shade.

What does this do??? Well I recommend everyone can use this product,to give you that bright eyed look like you slept all night even if you didnt. It also covers up dark circles by bringing in more light to the under eyes. I also use it to highlight under my brow bone and the corner of the eyes,even the cheeks!
 IT really is quite a multi-purpose product and it retails at about $11 bucks!! I find it very comparable to the Smashbox Photo Op under eye brightener,but at HALF the price!!!

One more thing I LOVE is Dry Shampoo,I hate washing my hair everyday but want it to look fresh.Well I have tried sooo many and now I have the perfect one !! JOICO Instant Refresher . Its great because well it smells the BEST out of any I have found ,kinda like perfume for your hair!! Also it doesnt leave as much white residue as I have found with others .

Have you tried any of these great products or will you ???

I got LASH EXTENSIONS !Read about my experience!!

So I finally decided to take the plunge and give lash extensions a try!! I want to tell you about my experience and the reasons why I love them .(The top image shows the before on the left of the screen and the after on the right and the bottom image is with the extensions completed.)

 

 1- I don't have to wear mascara any more!!
2- I don't have to take off my mascara at night or even buy any! ( this saves me time )
3- My eyes always look good , day and night , without any effort and this effect will last for almost 3 months !
... So if they doesn't make you want to try them , also consider they would be great for a bride getting married or a special event you want to look amazing for .
I got them applied at eye lash Canada , they have 2 locations in Toronto , go to this website for all the info www.eyelashcanada.com.

 

My technician was Yvette a sweet Jamaican lady , who explained everything before she did it and made be feel at ease and relaxed . You lie on a bed with your eyes closed for about and hour until each eyelash is put in place . I admit near the end I almost feel asleep !! She is very gentle . She told me a lot of her clients do take a nap during the application!! Then you open your eyes to lashes that are eye opening and make you look stunning!!

Would you consider getting them???Or have you had them before??

OPI's GERMANY Collection :)

I just recently got some amazing new Nail polish colors i wanted to share with you ! They are from OPI's Germany Collection which just came out for this winter.This is a picture of the whole collection-

The ones I selected are" Berlin there done that ",a great soft beige color that is perfect for shorter nails .I also find it to be a good everyday color to wear to work and not bring to attention to the nails but still have them look good.

I also choose two more fun colors to wear out for a night of dancing . 'Deutsch you want me baby' a bright deep orange shade that is just perfect for your toes .

And "Every month is Ocktoberfest" which is a deep almost reddish purple color. 

 I find the new trend in nails is to paint just the middle color a different shade to give them some contrast,so that is what i did with these two shades.

I will 100% be rocking these colors to all my holiday events.Do you have a favourite color out this collection??

Hello my lovely followers,i am back with lots more fun post and plenty of NEW product reviews!! I will be also be running a contest VERY SOON .so watch out for it!!

Since it is Halloween tomorrow i wanted to share with you a makeup i did on a client yesterday,she wanted to be the girl from the movie BLACK SWAN !!!

I used an angle brush and a gel eyeliner to do the black around her eyes,then took a silver shadow to make it look even cooler!! I also used a foundation a few shades lighter than her skin to give her a whiter look.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE REVIEWS AND VIDEOS !!! :)

What are you being for halloween??

HELP ME Cream by Philosophy really HELPS my skin!

So i have been hearing about this cream for quite some time but never tried it yet .It is from a company called Philosophy here is there site - http://www.philosophy.com/ . I also want to mention you can buy it at The Bay now and Sephora.  

Well i was on the market for a GOOD anti-aging product but also something that will not make me break out as i tend to be acne-prone.

This cream contains RETINOL which is an amazing ingredient in skincare! What is retinol??It is a form of Vitamin A naturally found in the body and it helps to fight wrinkles ,smooth the skin and even rid of acne.

So i put it to the test! It says to use it before your regular cream at night so i did that and started noticing a difference within a few days. My pores were looking better and my skin felt smoother.I have been using it every night for about 2 weeks now and i cannot believe i waited this long to try it.It does wonders for my skin,my breakouts are much less now,my skin looks fresh and my pores look clearer and smaller when im not wearing makeup.

I totally recommend you give this a try if you looking for something that actually gives you results.I do not have a lot of fine lines,but i hear it works great for them also,i bet its keeping mine away :)

Have you ever tried any other products from Philosophy?? Let me know!

Lash Primer -Why you need it and my top picks

Hello lovely ladies!! Today i want to talk about something i use everyday that makes a HUGE difference in my lashes and you can also use it with ANY mascara you currently have.

Its called -Lash primer and what you do is put it on before your mascara so it can make your mascara go on better,your lashes look longer and more volume. 

Here are my top 3 picks in different price ranges for all-

Clinque Lash Building Primer-This is the one i have been using lately and feel it really helps my lashes look more healthy , it contains a unique polymer combination that holds mascara to lashes for a longer, fuller look with extended wear. The moisturizing formula also helps to condition and mend dry lashes.Also it is 100% fragrance free.$14.00

Mac Prep and Prime lash-I also adore this lash primer it smoothes and conditions. Intensifies the build and lengthening quality of all formulas.It really helps mascara last longer! $18

And last but not least -Loreal Double extend tubes mascara- 

This one is a two step product you put on the white primer,base coat first which helps strengthen lashes .Then you apply the mascara next which really helps to lengthen the lashes using a 'tube effect". The best thing about this mascara is no eye makeup remover is needed,you just use lots of warm water to get it off!!! A must try at a great price of  -about $10.99 but it goes on sale a lot ,so look out for a deal.

So if you are not priming your lashes yet ,you really must give it a try ,you will never go back !!! Do you know of any other good lash primers??

Easy homemade glitter nails!! Use my easy steps for a hot new cheap look!!!

Soo i was at the store the other day and saw this new product that was selling glitter nails,and thought to myself -I can do this on my own for cheaper!! And they look super rad for the holidays!!!


Ok all you have to do is go to your local craft store or dollar store and buy regular glitter ,any color will do!!!


And here are the easy steps to achieve this look!!

Step 1 - Paint your nails any color you want-i used a pink from zoya

Step 2- When your nails are still WET sprinkle or dip them into the sparkles-i did this over a bowl to not make a mess and then  i just washed them under cold water to get off any sparkles that went on my fingers and not the nails.

Step 3- Make sure to seal your sparkles in with a TOP COAT,any kind will do,this will keep them from coming off.

And thats it !!!!!!!!!! Super easy and makes a statement forsure!!!


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 

Sorry for my lack of blogging,life got busy.

:)

Energizing skincare at Shoppers Drugmart

Happy September 1st everyone!! I know i have not been updating much ,i have been enjoying my summer so much and also just recently started working at MAC cosmetics (i will be reviewing lots of stuff from there soon so check back) but i am here now!!! 

As you know i love skincare and think it is very important to take care of your bodies largest organ.Well i found a great new line that i had to share with you. I have been using it a little over a week and my skin feels super soft and looks healthy .I loved it so much i bought some for my mother and mother in law!!

So Shoppers Drugmart makes it and here is the website - http://etival.ca/ .I like that they are all are hypoallergenic, paraben-free and hydroquinone-free.

 This is what the site about it -

"a breakthrough encapsulated delivery system that’s scientifically proven to boost ingredient absorption directly to skin cells without irritation, maximizing the benefit of each active ingredient for superior results. MULTI-PRO™ actively nourishes, conditions and fortifies the skin by increasing cellular regeneration, turnover and antioxidant protection with Vitamins A,D,E,K, Pro-Vitamin B5 & CoQ10."

I got the energizing package which includes a cleanser,toner and moisturizer.But it also comes in ,Anti-aging,hydrating and acne-prone.

 

I was lucky enough to get it a a beauty event where if u spend $60 you got a free gift card and also i spent over$75 so i got a free cosmetic bag filled with goodies!! They have great events and the girls that work there are very helpful.

Now the 3 pack was retailing for $75 but the location i was at had it on for ....... only $30!! WOW!!! :) I love a deal!!

Do you shop at shoppers to get the special deals ???

Joe fresh has awesome beauty deals !!!!

Do any of you shop at Superstore??I adore the great discount section,i always find great deals at 50%0ff!

Just look at the end of the isle and there is lots of bargains to be had.

Well i always use blotting papers and today i scored some for only $1.94!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now i will not lie they are a bit thinner and rip easy ,but they do the job of removing excess oil from the face without disturbing your makeup and at this price i had to buy them.

 So no more shiny face!!!!!!! Stock up they are selling like hotcakes :)

Do you use any Joe fresh products?

I finally got the CRACKLE polish from China Glaze and i LOVE IT!

Sooo i know it has been out for awhile but i finally got some!! Yahhhhhhhhhh i was sooo excited to try it.So you can use it with any nail polish which is greaaaaaaaat! 

 I decided to buy the black and pink as i figured i would use them most. I already had some silver polish on my toes so i put the black on top ,all you do is put on one coat over your nail polish ,then it magically makes a crackle design.Just remember only apply one coat and do it quickly ,as it dries fast!

Have you tried it yet?? You should it is soooooooooooo FUN :)

Summer is in full swing!!

Hello ladies,so summer is my busy time for makeup ,lots of weddings and photo shoots galore! So my blog has been slacking . I will be back soon with some more fun products and tips,But until then enjoy these images!!

I hope you are all having an amazing summer !!! 

MY FAV Cream Blushes for the summer! :)

Do you use cream blush?? It is super awesome stuff! It blends so easy without a brush all you need is your finger tips!I thought today i would let you know the ones i have been rocking lately.

And do not forget in the summer to set your blush with a powder so it will last much longer in the heat.

I adore Sally Hansens 'Natural beauty"inspired by CARMINDY .It is called SHEEREST BLUSH and you can now get it at most Shoppers Drug marts.

It is 100% Paraben free and it also contains Vitamin E ,Safflower oil and Jojoba Oil.The shade i like is called 'Beaming" but it does come in 3 great shades.

Another good choice that is not very costly is from Maybelline-Drean mousse -can be bought at almost any store that sells cosmetics.And it under $10.00 

It comes in 6 shades and the ones i like best are -PEACH SATIN ,and ROSE PETAL.But there is one for all skin tones.Also use small circle motions to apply and work it all the way to the hairline for a natural look.



Will you give it a try or do you already rock it out?

Chemical Sunscreens BEWARE!!

So you might know i not a fan of chemical filled sunscreens and always look for more natural options.Well i found another one i wanted to tell you about today.Burts Bees Non-Chemical Sunscreen and i found it at walmart !!:)It even came with a free SPF 8 chapstick.

Most synthetic sunscreens include chemicals   like octinoxate and oxybenzone. These chemicals can seep into your skin and potentially alter how your body processes the sun’s rays, or disrupt your body’s normal hormone balance.

The main ingredient in Burt's Bees sunscreen is titanium dioxide, which acts as a physical blocker (it is not absorbed by your skin),reflecting a broad spectrum of the sun’s harmful rays (UVA and UVB).Plus, many of the ingredients in synthetic sunscreens are not biodegradable, and may have harmful environmental effects when worn in the water or discarded into landfills.


Also remember this type of sunscreen starts working as soon as you put it on ,you do NOT have to wait 30 minutes!!! SOOO AWESOME!!


Do you worry about all the chemicals in sunscreens?? It seems this topic needs more talking about,and more people need to be aware,especially when putting it on children.

Also one more thing-this is only SPF 15 so what they means is it needs to be reapplied every 150 minutes for protection.It does come in SPF which would protect you for 300 minutes,do not be fooled that a higher SPF means more protection it is the same,you just do not need to re-apply as often.

Bronzers you need for the summer :)

Soo it is finally starting to get warmer out there!! Yippeee! So we all want that sun kissed glow,but not from the real sun but with some amazing bronzers!! So today i am going to list a few of the ones i just adore .

1)Lets start with PHYSICIANS FORMULA-I have been a fan and user of theres for years and it always impresses me!This year they have come out with a few new ones i am just wild about.

 This is called HAPPY BOOSTER BRONZER and it contains natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress.How rad is that ??? It is Ultra smooth and gives you a healthy pop of color!

Don't forget its -Hypoallergenic. Paraben free. Dermatologist approved. Non-Comedogenic.:)Priced around $16.00 at Walmart and up to $20 at Shoppers Drug Mart .

2)Another one i enjoy that never looks orange or fake is RIMMEL NATURAL BRONZER-

I like this one well because the price is under $10.00 and it is light and pretty and has a SPF of 8 in it. (which is not a lot so wear sunscreen too ladies)

3)One last one that i am also digging is from STILA and its a bronzing tinted moisturizer with SPF 20.

Shoppers Drug Mart now carries this super amazing brand.

This is an amazing product! It is oil free but it still hydrates your skin .It contains great stuff like ginseng root extract, gingko biloba leaf extract and chamomile for antioxidant protection.But it also 

is infused with light diffusing pigments to help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles and hyaluronic acid to increase elasticity.

Dont forget it is very lightweight and blends easy into the skin for a natural look with a glow.

It is priced at about $32.00 but so worth it cause it a sunblock too!!

One last thing do you all know how to apply a bronzer  powder for a Natural look?? Well follow these easy hints-

A little goes a long way,start by putting it in the apple of your cheeks where you would normally apply blush then carry it all the way up in the hairline near the ears. And apply it areas where the sun would naturally hit you like your nose ,forehead ,chin and do not forget a little on your neck on you decollete.Again keep it looking natural and do not over do it . :)

Do u have any bronzers you cannot live without ??

Want true clump free mascara??? Try Million Lashes!!

So like most of you ladies out there i love to try out new mascaras well this was the latest one that caught my eye and the price was also right !! (less than $10.00 at most stores) It is called Voluminous million lashes from L'oreal.

Now what i liked about it is that it has a clean sweep system so you never get to much on the brush.

The brush goes quite nicely threw my lashes even the bottom ones . It looks like this-

But i must say it may not be the best for length.So i will let you in on my professional technique i use -

iMIX TWO DIFFERENT kinds of mascara together!!

Yes use this for volume then i would use my Lancome which is amazing for lengthening,then VOLIA! I have the perfect mix . Now you can do this with any brand ,give it a try  and tell me how it works.

My honest review of BROADWAY NAILS new STICK ON NAIL WRAPS

I know that i hate to wait for my nail polish to dry,there is sooo many other things i could be doing.So just sticking them on and having them be done in minutes sounds like a fantastic idea to me!

So i saw these at Walmart and decided to give them a try.

There seems to be a lot of options now for stick on nails,i did notice that Sally Hansen also had some that was an actual nail polish sticker that you stick on,i will try that one soon too.

So for this one it comes with  2 packs of stickers and a file .

The instructions are easy enough.It says to pick the size for your nail,stick on and file ,then apply a top coat.So the sticking on process is not so fun ,if its not perfectly flat you get air bubbles and well i had to cut it then file as it was way to long.

And well the filing part was not a blast in a hat thats forsure ! It was hard to file a sticker and make it look good.

Overall i was NOT IMPRESSED at all, and i would not recommend these,save your money get a nice manicure instead or a new funky polish.These may be good for young girls as they are non-toxic but not for anyone above 10 years of age.\

. Has anyone tried the sally hansen ones yet ????Or should i save my money on those too ahah  I am am sucker for nail stuff,but want GOOD qaulity .

My review of L'oreal YOUTH CODE -Serum,eye cream and Day cream

So i am sure you have all tried some sort of Anti-aging product? Am i right? Well i think i have finally found one that i love!!! You always hear all these crazy claims about products that will turn back the clock and erase all your fine lines. Well sometimes you have to try it to believe it.

I purchased the new YOUTH CODE which has 10 years of Gene Research. It is suppose to reduce the signs of stress,fatigue and aging.

 So for the past 3 weeks( i feel you need to use something for awhile to see the real results) i have been using the eye cream,day/night cream and the serum. And well ........WOW i have to say i LOVE them,i love the light non-greasy texture of the day/night cream.I also adore the silver applicator on the eye cream it makes is easy to apply.

So i think my skin looks and feels more soft and radiant,i am glowing.Before i didnt like my skin as much without makeup ,but after using this ,i feel it looks healthy and rested and any fine lines i had are not to be seen!! No one knows i will be 32 soon ,it took years off my skin and i recommend everyone give it a try!!!

Also check out L'oreal on there facebook page for lots of updates and contests - http://www.facebook.com/amandapopko#!/lorealpariscanada 

Do you have a cream you love to use ,or will you give youth code a try ?? LET ME KNOW IN COMMENTS :) I LOVE THEM! :)

Is it really Organic??

So recently i watched a great video - http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2011/lousylabels/

which looked at cosmetic products that were labeled organic but really had lots of chemicals in them!! Did you know ,It is impossible to guarantee that a product labelled " organic' is truly organic because organic standards in Canada are voluntary. The province of Quebec is the only Canadian province having a mandatory system of accreditation.

But the good news is this is going to be phased out in the next 2 years a new Canada Organic logo will be permitted for use only on those  products certified as meeting the revised Canadian standard for organic production and that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients.

So the only way to really know if your product is truly organic,is to read the labels or even call the company and ask and if you get no answer well then i bet it is not.

But i will show you some products that i do love that are truly organic:)

I have blogged about it before and want to mention again i love KIBIO http://www.kibio.com/indexuk.php

Which you can buy at Shoppers Drug Mart . 

They have an amazing line of skin care products and tell you exactly how much is organic and natural.

Radiance Moisturizing Cream-

Jojoba vegetal oil and shea butter: rehydrating*, softening and protective
Essential oils of bitter almond and sweet orange: soothe and provides a natural scent

So buyers BEWARE!!! Even a lot of mineral makeup out there is not pure minerals ,they have a lot of fillers and chemicals added in too!! SO READ LABELS :)

Intensify you eye color with new Eye Illuminators Mascara from L'oreal

So as you may know i adore mascara from L'oreal i have always come back to using it year after year because well it looks great and is the right price :) Today i want to review the new L'oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator .

It is a two step mascara ,first you use the black side ,applying 2 coats and getting right into the roots.Which looks like this-

Then you apply the colored end which depending on your eye color will change The second step is to applying the colored end just to the tips of the lashes to give them an extra sparkle. 

( Illuminating top coat intensifies eye color with light-reflecting pearls as its purpose is to bring out the color of your eyes).

I find it is very subtle but that is what makes it nice ,you do not look like you are wearing glitter .I bought the one for all eye colors which is just a gray sparkle and i also got the one for my eye color which is a copper sparkle. I have to admit i like them both and alternate with them depending on my mood.I do like the brushes and it went on very well.I would for sure recommend you give it a try for a nice change and give your eyes some pizzaz :)

Here is me wearing the one for blue eyes-

Have you tried any new mascaras lately,or will you give this one a try??