tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10359517497662107082024-02-19T16:48:40.697-08:00Weare Practically Frugal<p align="right"><i>Practically frugal, but not really.</i></p>M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-35060448560152597912014-01-14T00:10:00.000-08:002014-01-14T00:10:00.541-08:00REVIEW: Chanel Rouge Allure - 136 MélodieuseAs mentioned in my recent post, I did <i>a little</i> shopping in Portland.<br />
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This was one of the items I brought back with me:<br />
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Chanel Rouge Allure 136 Mélodieuse is part of the Notes Des Printemps Spring 2014 Collection.<br />
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<b>Colour:</b><br />
Vibrant coral red.<br />
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<b>Pigmentation:</b><br />
Very opaque and smooth as the rest of the Rouge Allure line.<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
Distinct light vanilla scent of all Chanel lipsticks.<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
Beautiful colour that would be appropriate for day and night looks.<br />
I plan to rock this in the office as I look forward to put my winter coats away in the Spring time.<br />
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I bought this from Nordstrom for $34 USD.<br />
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M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-85019452110017496902014-01-07T00:10:00.000-08:002014-01-07T00:10:00.142-08:00Portland Beauty Haul (Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom, Premium Outlets, Target, Walmart)The boy and I had so much fun (tax-free) shopping in Portland in 2012 (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/portland-beauty-haul.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>), we decided to go again around the same time in 2013!<br />
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December 26-29, 2013, the boy and I went to Portland with our friends. We stayed at the same place again, <a href="http://www.thenines.com/" target="_blank">The Nines</a>, which I am still recommending. Club level was definitely sweet.<br />
We caught the Clippers vs. Blazers game on the 26th, and pretty much shopped the rest of the days.<br />
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Here's my beauty loot.<br />
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<b>From Sephora:</b><br />
So... I made VIB Rouge... lol...<br />
All of these purchases were queued from the <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-vib-sale-haul-nars-ren-dior-etc.html" target="_blank">VIB sale</a> because the price difference between USD and CAD.<br />
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<li>Tarte Amazonian Clay 12hr blush in Blushing Bride - $26 ($31 in Canada)</li>
<li>Anastasia brow powder in Medium Brown - $23 ($30 in Canada)<br /><i>I bought this so I can stop travelling with the entire UD Naked palette just for Naked and Buck...</i></li>
<li>Sephora 3-in-1 sharpener - $10 ($12 in Canada)<br /><i>I bought it specifically for my NARS lip pencils</i></li>
<li>L'Occitane hand creams in Rose Des Champs (limited edition) - $12<br /><i>I was ecstatic to find these because I love the scent and they're sold out everywhere!</i></li>
<li>Origins Clear Improvement Mask - $24 ($28 in Canada)</li>
<li>REN Invisible Pores Detox Mask - $34 ($41 in Canada)</li>
<li>Urban Decay De-Slick oil-free makeup setting spray $29 ($35 in Canada)</li>
<li>NARS Pro-Prime smudge proof eyeshadow primer $24 ($29 in Canada)</li>
<li>Josie Maran travel size argan oil (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/review-josie-maran-argan-oil.html" target="_blank">my review</a>) - $14USD ($18 in Canada)</li>
<li>Urban Decay 500 point perk (Mushroom eyeshadow, All Nighter spray, B6 spray, Anti-aging eyeshadow primer)</li>
<li>Dr. Jardt Black Label Detox Beauty Balm - stolen from the boy's Mia2 Detox Kit</li>
<li>Glam Glow mask - stolen from the boy's Mia2 Detox Kit</li>
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<b>From Macy's:</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-beautiful-eyes-advanced-night-repair-value-set?ID=1192305&CategoryID=33607&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D2%26spc%3D405" target="_blank">Beautiful Eyes Advanced Night Repair value set</a> - $60</li>
<li><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair-time-zone-value-set?ID=1065435&CategoryID=33607&LinkType=#fn=sp%3D2%26spc%3D405" target="_blank">Advanced Night Repair & Time Zone value set</a> - $65</li>
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<b>From Nordstrom:</b><br />
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<li>MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mac-mineralize-skin-finish-natural.html" target="_blank">my review</a>) - $30</li>
<li>Chanel Rouge Allure in 136 Mélodieuse - $34</li>
<li>Jo Malone Wild Bluebell 3.4oz - $115<br /><i>not photographed</i></li>
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<b>From Woodburn Premium Outlets:</b><br />
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<li>Essie Sunday Funday - $3.71</li>
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<b>Target/Walmart:</b><br />
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<li>Up&Up Apothecary/beauty containers (3 pack) - $1.79</li>
<li>Up&Up Cotton Rounds (3 pack) - $5.99</li>
<li>Sonia Kashuk 109 Pointed Blending Brush - $3.99</li>
<li>EcoTools Tapered Blush Brush - $5.97</li>
<li>Simple Cleansing Wipes - $5.29</li>
<li>EOS lip balm in blueberry acai - $2.99</li>
<li>CoverGirl Clump Crusher water resistant mascara in black - $7.69 each<br /><i>I had a $4.50 coupon for any two CG products, so came to $5.44 each.</i></li>
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What have you hauled lately?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-71130406061272443922014-01-01T16:27:00.000-08:002014-01-01T17:14:32.780-08:00M's Favourite Beauty Products of 2013I really enjoy seeing the all stars line-up of beauty products from others, so I figured I would follow suit from <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/12/ms-favourite-beauty-products-of-2012.html" target="_blank">my best of 2012 post</a> and write one up for 2013:<br />
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<b>Skincare:</b><br />
Bioderma Sensibio H2O micellar solution (<i>not photographed</i>) - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/bioderma-sensibio-h2o-solution.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/updated-acne-hg-products-bioderma-la.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Bioderma Sébium pore refiner - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/bioderma-sebium-pore-refinder-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Hyaluron Serum - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/05/review-indeed-laboratories-hydraluron.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
La Roche-Posay Anthelios ultra-fluid lotion spf60 - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/05/i-dont-want-to-fucking-burn-part-i-face.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal mask<br />
Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal mask - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/10/origins-clear-improvement-mask.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Philosophy Purity Made Simple one-step facial cleanser<br />
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm<br />
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel<br />
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II<br />
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair eye cream<br />
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<b>Makeup:</b><br />
Urban Decay Naked palette<br />
Urban Decay De-Slick oil-free makeup setting spray<br />
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mac-mineralize-skin-finish-natural.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Tarte 12hour Amazonian Clay matte blush in Blissful - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/m-loves-her-tarte-amazonian-clay-matte.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Burberry eyeshadow in Rosewood - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/05/burberry-beauty-rosewood.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Burberry eyeshadow in Antique Rose - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/06/burberry-beauty-sheer-eye-shadow-no-10.html">my review</a><br />
Maybelline 24hour Colour Tattoo cream eyeshadow in Bad to the Bronze - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/03/review-maybelline-color-tattoo-24hr.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl eyeliner in Bronze<br />
YSL Dessin des Sourcils eyebrow pencil in 2 Dark Brown<br />
Chanel Correcteur Perfection in 20 Beige Ivoire (under eye and all over concealer)<br />
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof eyeshadow primer<br />
Covergirl Lash Blast Clump Crusher water resistant mascara in Black<br />
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Bonheur<br />
Maybelline Baby Lips (I don't remember the scent/flavour)<br />
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<b>Tools:</b><br />
Real Techniques Buffing Brush - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/real-techniques-brushes-core-collection.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
Real Technique Blush Brush - <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/real-techniques-brushes-blush-brush.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
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<b>Others:</b><br />
Josie Maran travel size argan oil (<i>not photographed</i>)- <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/review-josie-maran-argan-oil.html" target="_blank">my review</a><br />
L'Occitane travel size hand cream in Rose Des Champs<br />
Clean & Clear Oil Control Film<br />
Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom cologne (<i>limited edition - I love this scent; wish I had bought the larger bottle</i>)<br />
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What are your must have products for the past year? Did you discover anything new?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-40342396453198605182013-12-24T01:19:00.003-08:002013-12-24T01:22:26.026-08:00Used Up Beauty Products / Empties #7My final empties post for 2013!<br />
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<b>My Beauty Diary (hyaluronic acid) sheet masks</b><br />
Much needed during the super dry Canadian winters!<br />
I did a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sheet-masks-overview-brands-missha-my.html" target="_blank">full post</a> dedicated to sheet masks.<br />
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<b>Bioré nosestrips</b><br />
HG. Generally, I use them once a week, as part of my Sunday routine. Love them.<br />
I've been using them since my teen years, and will continue to repurchase them.<br />
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<b>NUDE progenius treatment oil</b><br />
Did not like it at all. Way too pungent. Way too oily...<br />
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<b>Vasanti brightenup enzymatic face scrub</b><br />
This was an old sample from a beauty box subscription. It lasted forever in my shower!<br />
I actually really enjoyed it. Supposedly a papaya acid exfoliator?<br />
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<b>REN micro polish cleanser</b><br />
This tiny sample lasted forever in the shower. I used it 1-2 times a week for a few months and really liked the results. Its a hybrid of a chemical and physical exfoliant.<br />
I repurchased the full size.<br />
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<b>Lancome energie de vie cream</b><br />
Really fragrant. I tossed it right away... My skin would've flamed up from the heavy fragrance.<br />
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<b>Estée Lauder perfectionist CP+R</b><br />
Really matte/silicone<i>ish</i>. It was nice, but I'm not willing to pay such a big pricetag for silicon ingredients.<br />
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<b>Bumble and Bumble thickening shampoo & conditioner</b><br />
Meh. Dried out my hair.<br />
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<b>Origins clear improvement charcoal mask</b><br />
I love this mask. I use it whenever I feel like my skin is feeling mucky or clogged. I wrote a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/10/origins-clear-improvement-mask.html" target="_blank">full review post</a> on this mask.<br />
I'm holding out buying a new one for now, because I want to try the Aesop parsley seed masque.<br />
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<b>Chanel correcteur perfection concealer in 20</b><br />
This is my HG concealer; been since 2011 when I first started wearing concealer.<br />
It's full coverage and works great underneath the eyes and on blemishes.<br />
I'm curious on how the NARS creamy concealer compares... it appears very similar... No other concealer was even close to comparison worthiness until the NARS one came out this year. I'm mostly curious because the Chanel one is $40.<br />
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<b>Cover Girl lashblast fusion mascara in blackest black water resistant (the purple one)</b><br />
This <i>was </i>my HG mascara for yearsssss. Holds curl all day, no clumping, no spider lashes, volumizing, no smudging at all.<br />
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<b>Gillette Satin Care<i> </i>shave gel</b><br />
The sensitive skin one is my HG shave gel, but this <i>alluring avocado</i> one isn't bad either; smells great.<br />
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<b>Simple cleansing facial wipe (25 count)</b><br />
This is a repurchase! For those super late nights when I just want to use a quick wipe before washing my face.<br />
The wipes are large, very nicely moistened (and stay moistened!), super soft, and gentle.<br />
It didn't irritate and removed waterproof mascara with ease!<br />
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<b>Organix teatree mint conditioner</b><br />
I love this conditioner! It nourishes my hair without weighing it down.<br />
The scent is like a sweet mint, which is nice. I like using this whenever my scalp is feeling a bit dry -- the combination of tea tree and mint seems to calm it.<br />
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<b>Swisspers cotton ovals (50 count)</b><br />
I got these from Target for $3. They're huge ovals, so I only need one to remove makeup from my entire face.<br />
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<b>YSL cleansing water</b><br />
It was meh. Didn't really remove makeup that well. Appeared to contain quite a lot of ingredients...<br />
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<b>Caudalie vinoperfect radiance serum</b><br />
I didn't feel like it really did much, even after finishing the entire bottle...<br />
I wrote a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/12/review-caudalie-vinoperfect-radiance.html" target="_blank">full review</a> on it.<br />
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<b>Organix macadamia oil shampoo</b><br />
It smells amazing, but was just ok in terms of conditioning and cleansing. Note that this is not one of their sulfate-free shampoos.<br />
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<b>Tresemme heat protectant</b><br />
I'm finally tossing this out because it's just sitting on my shelf wasting space...<br />
I want to use it, but don't want to have to step into my bath tub everytime I use it (and then slip and fall when I shower)...<br />
I wrote a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/03/tresemme-thermal-creations-heat-tamer.html" target="_blank">full post</a> on this product before.<br />
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What have you recently used up?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-45023027538845787682013-12-05T00:10:00.000-08:002013-12-05T00:10:00.565-08:00REVIEW: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter - 047 Pink LemonadeI picked up this Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade from Shoppers Drug Mart in <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/09/drugstore-haul.html" target="_blank">September</a> for $8.99 CAD, after hearing about it from <a href="http://www.amarixe.com/" target="_blank">Amarixe</a>.<br />
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Pale pink with sheen<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
None<br />
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<b>Pigmentation:</b><br />
Very sheer<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
Unfortunately, I must've forgotten how much more pigmented my lips are to Allison's... It was barely more than a gloss on me, and when I tried to pack on the colour, it was not a flattering look for me.<br />
My lips are bit more pink than Temptalia's... here's <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/revlon-pink-lemonade-colorburst-lip-butter-review-photos-swatches" target="_blank">her review</a>.<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-1038715428635636642013-12-03T00:30:00.000-08:002013-12-03T00:30:02.615-08:00REVIEW: Caudalie VinoPerfect Radiance Serum Complexion CorrectingI bought this in May, and have been using it on and off over the Summer months. Over September, October, and November, I've been using this every night after double cleansing. I figured that now that I've finished the product, I will write a post on my thoughts on this product.<br />
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I like the simplistic design behind the Caudalie brand.<br />
The packaging serves a purpose; to inform without overwhelming the consumer.<br />
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I liked that the packaging showed visual instructions on the desired application, rather than just a single sentence on the side of the bottle. I used the serum as instructed.<br />
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<b>Colour:</b><br />
Semi-opaque milky colour; reminds me of almond milk haha<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
None<br />
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<b>Texture:</b><br />
Tacky<br />
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<b>Price:</b><br />
I bought it at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/vinoperfect-radiance-serum-P94421?skuId=823427&country_switch=us&lang=en" target="_blank">Sephora</a> for $79<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
Honestly, I have not noticed a difference in my hyperpigmentation. My smaller spots are still there, and my bigger spots are still as big. I will not be repurchasing this.<br />
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I have already repurchased my Clinique even better clinical dark spot corrector (my review). I've also purchased the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair II to try out.</div>
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M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-56927276244492743502013-11-28T00:10:00.000-08:002013-11-29T00:02:32.198-08:00REVIEW: NARS x Guy Bourdin Promiscuous Lip Pencils Coffret (Limited Edition)I picked up the NARS Guy Bourdin Promiscuous Lip Pencils Coffret during the <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-vib-sale-haul-nars-ren-dior-etc.html" target="_blank">Sephora VIB sale</a>.<br />
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The bag is of good quality. It's a silky polyester type of material. The zipper's very smooth and sturdy, and the zipper detail is nice.<br />
It was quite the pleasant surprise, as usually bags that are free/gwp/part of a set are crap.<br />
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Now, let's get to the good stuff...<br />
The set comes with one Velvet Gloss lip pencil and four Velvet Matte lip pencils. I love the Velvet Matte range, and don't really care for the other finishes...<br />
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<li>Velvet Gloss in New Lover</li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Sex Machine</li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Cruella</li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Dolce Vita</li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Never Say Never</li>
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<b>Price:</b><br />
An absolute steal in value!<br />
The set was $50 CAD for a makeup bag and five lip pencils. I bought it during the VIB sale, and used <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=18yvKsioILhJO%2B9QHM1HHA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Ebates</a>, so I ended up paying ~$38 CAD.<br />
If I were to consider the makeup bag as a gift with purchase, then these <i>mini </i>versions (containing 0.06 oz of product each) are about $8 CAD each. A full size version contains 0.08 oz of product, but costs $25 USD / $30 CAD each.<br />
Here's a side by side comparison to the full size version of Dolce Vita.<br />
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<b>Swatches:</b><br />
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Top to Bottom:<br />
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<li>Velvet Gloss in New Lover - <i>gold infused strawberry pink</i></li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Sex Machine - <i>pink mauve</i></li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Cruella - <i>scarlet red</i></li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Dolce Vita - <i>dusty rose</i></li>
<li>Velvet Matte in Never Say Never - <i>lilac rose</i></li>
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<b>Texture:</b><br />
Velvet matte is the perfect description of this texture. It's not the traditional drying matte (no drag for colour payoff).<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
Slight vanilla<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
Incredible value!<br />
Awesome pigmentation, wear, and colours.<br />
Cute and practical makeup bag.<br />
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This NARS x Guy Bourdin Promiscuous Lip Pencils Coffret is limited edition, so go get it quick before it sells out! It's a perfect holiday gift option for yourself ;)<br />
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I also did a post on <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/review-nars-velvet-matte-lip-pencil-in.html" target="_blank">Velvet Matte in Dragon Girl</a>, if you're interested!<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-78042187874558902202013-11-26T00:05:00.000-08:002013-11-26T22:54:01.993-08:00Sephora VIB Sale Haul (NARS, REN, Dior, etc.)Yes, I did just do a mini Sephora haul just a couple of weeks before the VIB sale... As mentioned in <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-haul-hourglass-nars-glamglow-etc.html" target="_blank">that particular post</a>, I had a 10% discount code and wanted to get the items at <i>some</i> discount before they sold out during the VIB.<br />
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I didn't really feel like hustling and bustling with the crowds after work, so I had a game plan to just order online. Plus, this way I would earn an extra 4% cash back through <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=18yvKsioILhJO%2B9QHM1HHA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Ebates</a>!<br />
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I have <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/portland-beauty-haul.html" target="_blank">another trip to Portland</a> coming up after Christmas, so I was very selective in the chosen items--US prices and no sales tax -- <i>weeeee</i>! I bought the items if the discounted price was either equivalent or lower than what I would pay in Portland; otherwise, they will be purchased in Portland ;)<br />
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So... as expected, the popular items sold out very quickly, so I wasn't able to snag up the Illamasqua cream pigment in Hollow :(<br />
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Here's what I picked up:<br />
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<li>NARS Guy Bourdin promiscuous lip pencil coffret $50 CAD</li>
<li>REN micro polish cleanser $36 CAD</li>
<li>Shu Uemura eye lash curler $24 CAD</li>
<li>Dior Addict lipstick in 643 diablotine $32 CAD</li>
<li>Dior Addict lipstick in 465 Singuliere $32 CAD</li>
<li>NARS velvet matte lip pencil in Dolce Vita $30 CAD</li>
<li>Murad hydro-dynamic ultimate moisturizer sample</li>
<li>Korres vitamin e face primer sample</li>
<li>Marc Jacobs daisy eau de toilette sample</li>
<li>Origins ginzing eye cream sample</li>
<li>Philosophy hope in a jar day and night cream sample</li>
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What did you haul during the VIB sale?<br />
Any products that I should look at when I'm in Portland next month?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-30408057323907408892013-11-19T00:30:00.000-08:002013-11-24T22:27:14.074-08:00REVIEW: NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in 2457 Dragon GirlI can only handle hearing Chelsea (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChelseaWears" target="_blank">ChelseaWears</a>) talk and swatch NARS velvet matte lip pencils so many times before I cave.<br />
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I couldn't bare to gamble the available inventory of Sephora during the VIB sale, so I decided to purchase my most desired shade out of the line when I had the 10% off coupon code (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-haul-hourglass-nars-glamglow-etc.html" target="_blank">haul post</a>).<br />
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Colour:<br />
Classic, neutral red<br />
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Texture:<br />
Velvet matte is the perfect description of this texture. It's not the traditional drying matte (no drag for colour payoff).<br />
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Scent:<br />
Slight vanilla<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
Thank goodness for a blogger/youtuber who isn't a marionette of major PR. I'm cool with blogger/youtubers working with PR, as long as they actually honour their statements about giving honest opinions. Nothing worse than being flat out lied to. *ChelseaWears fangirling*<br />
Anyway, I LOVE this velvet matte line of lip pencils. The pencils make it super easy to define and fill my lips. I could see myself easily applying it both an inch away from the mirror (we all do it) and on the go in the car. This lip pencil makes my lips look super smooth and as if there isn't anything laying <i>on top</i> of my lips -- The colour somehow morphs into my lips.<br />
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I love this formulation so much that I took advantage of the Sephora VIB 20% sale and picked up it in Dolce Vita and the NARS x Guy Bourdin lip set.<br />
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Have you tried any of the NARS lip pencils?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-41701196029148296452013-11-14T00:30:00.000-08:002013-11-14T00:30:09.361-08:00REVIEW: Tom Ford Lip Color in 01 Spanish PinkMy heart went major pitter-patter when I saw Tom Ford at the Chicago Premium Outlets' CCO in early October (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/10/another-chicago-haul-target-walmart.html" target="_blank">haul post</a>).<br />
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TF Spanish Pink is one of those cult favourites that is highly coveted. The sales associate could barely pry it out of my hands so she could ring it through the cash register.<br />
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<i>My preciousssssssssssssssssssssssssss...</i><br />
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The bullet, in all of its glory. (I may have awaken Freud)<br />
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And finally the swatch.<br />
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<b>Colour:</b><br />
Peachy-pink. It comes off as a peachy nude on my light mauve pigmented lips.<br />
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<b>Texture:</b><br />
Cream; rich<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
Light vanilla<br />
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<b>Cost:</b><br />
$49 US at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tom-ford-lip-color/3221871" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>. I got it for $34.50 US at CCO.<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
The colour payoff and pigmentation is great. It's super rich and creamy on the lips. The vanilla scent is nice but not sickening. BUT, there's no need to sweep the beauty aisles for this.<br />
There is no way I'd pay $50 for a lipstick, no matter how beautiful it is... with that being said, $35 is mighty close to $40, and that is just ridiculous.<br />
Sabrina (The Beauty Look Book) wrote a <a href="http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2011/09/tom-ford-lipstick-swatches-pinks-nudes.html" target="_blank">post on some TF pinky nudes</a>, which included awesome swatches of Spanish Pink against TF's other pinks and nudes. I would recommend checking it out for some makeup porn, even if you're not willing to shell out cash for TF.<br />
Lily (Lily Pebbles/What I Wore Today) compared Spanish Pink to Rimmel Notting Hill Nude as a plausible dupe in a <a href="http://www.lilypebbles.co.uk/2013/08/beauty-steal-rimmel-notting-hill-nude.html" target="_blank">post</a>.<br />
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-MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-32000601484018336862013-11-12T00:30:00.000-08:002013-11-12T19:56:40.278-08:00REVIEW: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (Limited Edition)Every time I <strike>walk past</strike> find myself inside a Sephora, I would always swatch the Hourglass ambient lighting powders... never could bring myself to drop the cash... but alas, as you would've seen from my <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-haul-hourglass-nars-glamglow-etc.html" target="_blank">haul post</a>, that I didn't remove it from my shopping cart for a final time.<br />
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The palette is limited edition, and comes with three shades of Ambient Lighting Powders: Dim Light, Incandescent Light (limited edition), and Radiant Light.<br />
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These powders have been the hottest things since the original UD Naked palette... bloggers and youtubers are giddy and raving about the super technologies behind these powders that supposedly soft-focus and blur light as it appears on your face.<br />
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Hourglass describes the shades as such:<br />
<b>Dim Light: </b> A neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights the complexion.<br />
<b>Incandescent Light: </b>An opalescent pearl powder that brightens the complexion with a celestial glow.<br />
<b>Radiant Light: </b> A sun-kissed golden beige powder that enhances the complexion with believable, subtle warmth.<br />
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<b>How do I use them:</b><br />
Dim Light is a perfect match for my skin tone, so it's virtually non-existent on my skin. I use it as a finishing powder, whatever that means... haha.<br />
I use Incandescent Light as a soft highlight down the bridge of my nose, cupid's bow, and just underneath my eyebrows.<br />
Radiant light has a golden base, so I use it on the highs of my cheekbones, on top of Tarte Blissful (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/m-loves-her-tarte-amazonian-clay-matte.html" target="_blank">my review</a>).<br />
I apply all of these with the blush brush that came in my Holiday 2012 Carried Away with Tarte collection (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/10/carried-away-with-tarte-holiday-2012.html" target="_blank">my review</a>).<br />
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<b>Cost:</b><br />
It's $58 US/67 CAD on <a href="http://www.sephora.com/ambient-lighting-palette-P382309?skuId=1553544" target="_blank">Sephora</a>.<br />
I paid $57.62 CAD for it, with the 10% <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/11/sephora-haul-hourglass-nars-glamglow-etc.html" target="_blank">promotional email discount</a> and 4% <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/10/a-tool-to-shop-smart-and-save-more-money.html" target="_blank">Ebates</a> cashback ;)<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
These powders are nice, and definitely do soft-focus the lighting that hits your face, but it's nothing ground-breaking to the collective squeals.<br />
I do enjoy the motion of sweeping luxurious powders though #whataddictssay ;)<br />
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Do you own any Ambient Lighting Powders? Did you pick up any during the Sephora F&F or VIB sales?<br />
What do you think of them?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-18536329937796015002013-11-07T00:20:00.000-08:002013-11-07T00:20:00.193-08:00Used Up Beauty Products / Empties #6It's only been a month since my <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/09/used-up-beauty-products-empties-5.html" target="_blank">last empties post</a>... dang, I'm going through products like mad!<br />
Definitely continuing to plow through my samples.<br />
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<b>Bioré nosestrips</b><br />
The nosestrips are HG. I usually use them once a week, as part of my Sunday routine. I've been busier nowadays, so I just try to use them whenever I have the time to. Love them.<br />
I've been using them since my teen years, and will continue to repurchase them.<br />
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<b>My Beauty Diary (hyaluronic acid) sheet mask</b><br />
This hyaluronic acid one is good as the weather is getting very cold.<br />
I did a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sheet-masks-overview-brands-missha-my.html" target="_blank">full post</a> dedicated to sheet masks.<br />
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<b>Gillette venus embrace shaver</b><br />
Good blades (5). Doesn't nick or scratch; glides well.<br />
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<b>Bioderma sensibio h2o micellar solution (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/bioderma-sensibio-h2o-solution.html" target="_blank">my review</a>)</b><br />
HG. My makeup remover. Also, use it to clean my face first thing in the morning, before I wash my face.<br />
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<b>Up & Up exfoliating cotton rounds (100 count)</b><br />
I bought these because Ingrid/Missglamorazzi included these in one of her monthly favourites videos (I don't remember which one, but it was earlier in the year). I hate them.<br />
The cotton is loose, so it sheds all over my face and fingers.<br />
The exfoliating bits are essentially raised bumps on one side of the cotton pad. They're are way too stiff and rough to use around my eyes.<br />
They're small, so I end up using 3-4.<br />
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<b>La Roche Posay effaclar duo</b><br />
This is a cult product, but I don't love it as much anymore since their reformulation a year (2 years?) ago. I was just using it up, as my night moisturizer. This was my final back up.<br />
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<b>La Roche Posay effaclar a.i. </b>(review <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/07/updated-acne-hg-products-bioderma-la.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
My HG acne product. If you like the effaclar duo, this one will blow your mind. It's basically the crazy ass, beefed-up version of effaclar duo. It's a spot treatment that works great on both visible spots and spots in the making (even those under the skin volcanoes). If I feel like a spot is coming, I will generously apply to the area and it will be gone in the morning. Likewise, if I have an active volcanic spot, I will generously apply to it and the area around it, and it will be gone (or significantly reduced) in the morning. It dries quickly and matte.<br />
It's a tiny 15mL tube, but it lasts for ages. This one lasted me almost nine months.<br />
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<b>Philosophy purity made simple</b> (an old review <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/01/ms-daily-nighttime-daytime.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
I've been using this for a few years now, and it's been great as an in-shower makeup remover and face cleanser. I've had these two little travel bottles laying around for a bit (I usually refill them for travel), but since I won't be buying this face cleanser anymore, I had figured I'd finish up whatever is left in them and toss them out.<br />
I'm aware that its ingredients aren't quite true to its name, so I'm just finishing up my 14.5oz backup bottle right now. The non-<i>pure</i> ingredients are unfortunate, because I love the creamy texture and it doesn't leave my skin tight or stripped.<br />
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<b>Clean & Clear oil blotting sheets</b><br />
This is the grapefruit scented one.<br />
I love these plastic C&C ones over the flimsy powdery paper ones.<br />
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<b>Jo Malone nectarine blossom & honey cologne sample </b>(review <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/jo-malone-nectarine-blossom-and-honey.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
I love this scent -- I have the 30mL bottle of it, and love mixing it all of my other JM colognes.<br />
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<b>Algenist with alguronic acid multi-perfecting pore corrector gel moisturizer</b><br />
I think this sample came from a Nordstrom order.<br />
It had a very nice light scent that was very enjoyable -- my fragrance sensitive skin didn't mind it.<br />
It was very light and almost gel-like. Apparently, it's an oil-free product. It blended into the skin easily and quickly. It was a nice product, but I'm not really looking for a new day moisturizer. Also, I'm not sure how it can <i>correct</i> pores.<br />
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<b>Sisley eye contour mask</b><br />
This sample came from a Nordstrom order.<br />
This product claims to reduce fine lines and puffiness. I kept this in refrigerator, so it felt awesome on application. It was a very thick translucent gel with a slight green tint. It didn't really absorb into the skin at all... but I did notice reduced puffiness (that could just be from the coldness though).<br />
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<b>Blue Lagoon Iceland rich nourishing cream</b><br />
This sample came from a Nordstrom order.<br />
As a disclaimer, I will note that I am not a big fan of face creams in general (I like lotions and gels).<br />
It was way too fragrant for my sensitive skin's liking, and was very thick.<br />
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<b>Fresh lotus youth preserve face cream</b><br />
Again, a disclaimer that I'm not a big fan of face creams.<br />
I found this to have an odd scent -- can't really pinpoint on what it is.<br />
This is a very thick cream... so, I didn't enjoy it.<br />
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<b>Shu Uemura eyelash curler</b><br />
I've had this eyelash curler for yearsssssssss, and for the last 1.5 years, it'd just been collecting dust. There was no way in hell I was going to risk pink eye, but I didn't want to toss it out either... anyway, the nostalgia needs to pass, and I'm saying goodbye. I am definitely going to repurchase it though -- It does wonders to my non-existent lashes! I think it was $19 CAD when I bought it...<br />
This is quite the cult eye lash curler... Shiseido is well loved in the beauty <strike>community</strike> cult too, but I haven't tried it. Based on <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/why-shu-uemura-trumps-shitseido-eyelash.html" target="_blank">R's comparison of the two curlers</a>, I think I'll just stick with Shu.<br />
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<b>Elizabeth Arden mascara</b><br />
It was meh... nothing special, and definitely not better than drugstore mascaras.<br />
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<b>Benefit they're real mascara</b> (review <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/01/review-benefit-theyre-real-mascara.html" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
I enjoyed it for maybe 5-6 wears, before it went super clumpy and dry.<br />
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<b>Physician's Formula eye booster eyelash enhancer</b><br />
This is supposed to provide vitamins and supplements to eyelashes to encourage growth. I didn't notice any significant growth...<br />
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<b>Sephora brow tint in dark</b><br />
This is ancient... It's an awesome brow tint that lasts forever and doesn't dry out.<br />
It has a flexible felt tip (similar to a liquid eyeliner tip).<br />
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<b>Maybelline the rocket mascara in black</b><br />
This was pretty awesome. It's a non-waterproof mascara that is almost impossible to remove.<br />
I did find that it wasn't great at separation, which is why I won't be repurchasing.<br />
It was super cheap when I bought it (I think $5 CAD?) because it had just been released and was on promotion.<br />
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I love this shampoo! My HG -- the exact amount of moisture for daily shampooing (as in its name), no build up, no crazy slip, no dry out.<br />
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<b>Johnson's baby wipes</b><br />
I bought this when I was in Shanghai and Taiwan last November. I love baby wipes because they're almost always fragrance-free and contain less ingredients.<br />
This package has a fragrance, so I don't use it as a makeup wipe.<br />
I've been using it as a feminine wipe.<br />
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Again, always so satisfying to use up products... especially since I'm such a hoarder.<br />
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What have you finished lately?<br />
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M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-34354565587426864942013-11-05T00:01:00.000-08:002013-11-05T22:01:09.110-08:00Sephora Haul (Hourglass, NARS, GlamGlow, etc.)I always fall victim to those promotional emails...<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.ca/" target="_blank">Sephora</a> had one of those interactive rolling pinball games, where you could receive promotional codes for either popular deluxe samples, free shipping, or 10% off. My heart strings were tugged at when I got the 10% off code.</div>
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Of course, I went to Sephora through <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=18yvKsioILhJO%2B9QHM1HHA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Ebates</a> (see my post on Ebates). My total purchase amount was approximately $90, and I gained approximately $4 in Ebates cash back!<br />
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<li>Hourglass ambient lighting palette (& veil mineral primer 5 mL sample) $67 CAD<br /><i>comes in Dim Light, Incandescent Light (limited edition), and Radiant Light</i></li>
<li>NARS velvet matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl $30 CAD</li>
<li>GLAMGLOW youth mud tinglexfoliate treatment $21 CAD</li>
<li>Dior miss dior eau de parfum 250 point perk</li>
<li>Josie Maran argan oil hair serum 100 point perk</li>
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I love shopping online because they always let you pick out 3 samples!<br />
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<li>Bumble & bumble thickening shampoo & conditioner</li>
<li>Lancome énergie de vie dullness relief & energy recharge day cream</li>
<li>Guerlain lingerie de peau invisible skin fusion foundation spf 20 in 01 beige clair</li>
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They also threw in an extra sample:<br />
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Have you hauled anything from Sephora lately?<br />
The F&F sales for both Canada and US just finished up.<br />
The VIB sale is coming up soon! According to <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/sephora-20-off-for-vibs-coming-this-november-friends-and-family" target="_blank">Temptalia</a>, it's Nov 7-11 for the states.<br />
<a href="http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2013/10/sephora-canada-20-vib-friends-family.html" target="_blank">Musing of a Muse</a> has confirmed that the VIB sale for Canadians is also Nov 7-11. I just received my email about the VIB sale today!<br />
The code is "<i>VIBTopia</i>" -- Happy Shopping!<br />
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Let me know if you got anything from the F&F or VIB sales!<br />
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M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-51073917603266569932013-10-30T00:10:00.000-07:002013-10-30T11:15:03.813-07:00A Tool to Shop Smart and Save More Money<b>If you're an online shopper, you <i>have to</i> use Ebates.</b><br />
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I had initially heard about it through Chelsea from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChelseaWears" target="_blank">Chelsea Wears</a> (<a href="http://www.chelseawears.com/2012/04/deal-alert-ebates.html" target="_blank">her Ebates post</a>).<br />
Chelsea is quite the homegirl -- She has great style and taste. She likes the $$$ items, but will share how she saved a fraction of the costs through sales or codes like Ebates.<br />
<i>C'mon, if we're all going to continue to feed our sicknesses, might as well burn a little less dough while at it!</i><br />
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Now, whenever I shop online, I always check whether or not I could save more money by going through Ebates. I advocate it to all of my friends... by ways of bursting aloud "DID YOU USE EBATES ON THAT SH*T?!"... (I'm referring to all of the instances of my poor boyfriend telling me that he's making another Chapters Indigo book purchase). You'd think I worked for them or something (I don't).<br />
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<b>How does it work?</b><br />
Affiliate links are everywhere (think about all of those <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/" target="_blank">Sigma</a> ones on YouTube), but when you purchase through those links, you don't receive a cut of the revenue -- It goes to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi" target="_blank">Ingrid</a> (sorry R... lol), or whomever.<br />
Ebates shares the cut with you when you click through their affiliate link -- This explains the cash back percentages. The percentages range from 1% upwards (A few months ago, Nordstrom, Neimans, Saks all had 15% cash back)! For example, if I make a $100 purchase at Sephora, and the Ebates cash back percentage for Sephora is 4%, then I would receive $4 from Ebates for my Sephora purchase. This $4 is also independent of any additional savings I may already have from other coupons or codes!<br />
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Ebates.com has over 1500 retailers enlisted, and is awesome.<br />
If you're Canadian, sign up with Ebates.com, rather than Ebates.ca.<br />
Ebates.ca has significantly fewer retailers, and the cash back percentages for the same retailers are much lower -- Just use Ebates.com.<br />
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I've been a user of Ebates.com since early 2012, and have received about $50 in cash back cheques. If you're an avid online shopper, you definitely need Ebates. If shipping costs are your worry, many stores allow you to ship free to a physical store for pick up too -- It'd be like you bought from the actual store, except you would enjoy even more savings!<br />
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With the holidays coming up, I figured I would share this money-saving tip with everyone.<br />
If you do decide to sign up, I would really appreciate it if you did through my <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=18yvKsioILhJO%2B9QHM1HHA%3D%3D" target="_blank">referral link</a>. I am not affiliated with Ebates, and am not sponsored by them. If you sign up through my referral link, I will receive up to $5.<br />
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Happy Shopping!<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-27271020985136899232013-10-29T00:10:00.000-07:002013-10-29T00:10:00.558-07:00REVIEW: Rimmel Apocalips / Show Off Lip Lacquer - 101 CelestialI've been waiting for these to arrive in Canada for months!<br />
They were all over the UK blogs and channels, and then eventually some of the American ones. (Note: They're called Apocalips in the UK and Canada, but Show Off in the US).<br />
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After much swatching and <i>hmmm...uhhh...</i> at the Shoppers Drug Mart counter, I ended up picking 101 Celestial, <i>for now.</i><br />
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<b>Packaging:</b><br />
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Unlike most lip products in the drugstore, this was very well sealed. There was a plastic, cellophane wrap all around the tube, and the barcode sticker was also a seal.<br />
The coolest feature was this weird vacuum/air-tight funnel-like <i>thing</i>... I don't even know what to call it, haha. See my progressive photos below -- As you pull the wand out of the tube, the lip lacquer fills the clear portion of the tube -- A great way to know whether the packaging has been opened!<br />
I'm not sure if I would've even noticed it if it weren't for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-7N1H6M8CE" target="_blank">PetitePearStyle's review</a> (<i>Side note: check her out! she is very informative and provides great reviews</i>)<br />
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I really like the doe foot applicator! As you can see below, the bottom is slightly concave, such that the perfect amount of product is collected for application to the lips. The point of the applicator is also great for accuracy at the cupid's bow and around the edges.<br />
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<b>Scent:</b><br />
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It's very, very light. A bit floral, a bit fruity... hard to pinpoint the exact scent, but it reminds me a bit of the YSL scent, but much lighter.<br />
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<b>Colour:</b><br />
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I was having a hard time deciding between Luna and Celestial, as they were very similar. I ended up picking Celestial, because it is more pink toned, whereas Luna is more peach toned.<br />
Celestial is a very wearable pinky mauve colour, that would be flattering across a variety of skin tones. I think it would be appropriate for any season -- I'm looking forward to rocking it now, as the weather has cooled down significantly.<br />
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<b>Texture:</b><br />
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It's not a lipstick, nor a lip gloss.<br />
This is basically a liquid lipstick, without gloop. <i>Yes, that's a technical term.</i><br />
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I bought this for $7.49 CAD at <a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/" target="_blank">Shoppers Drug Mart</a>. I have seen them at <a href="http://www.londondrugs.com/" target="_blank">London Drugs</a>, as well.<br />
They're regularly priced at $8.99 CAD.<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
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Very opaque.<br />
Not sticky at all.<br />
Doesn't settle into lip lines.<br />
Glossy, but not pornstar-like.<br />
No feathering.<br />
LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.<br />
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I have not tried the YSL Glossy Stains, nor the Hourglass Opaque Liquid Lipsticks, but I would consider these Apocalips/Show Off lip lacquers as a much more reasonable alternative!<br />
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I've definitely got my eyes on Luna, Stellar, Big Bang... and Nova, if I'm feeling really girly.<br />
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Have you tried any of these Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers? Or, any lip lacquers/liquid lipsticks/glossy stains?<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-71195481943658747082013-10-24T00:10:00.000-07:002013-10-24T00:10:00.423-07:00Another Chicago Haul (Target, Walmart, Premium Outlets)I was on, yet, another business trip to Chicago two weeks ago... Target and Walmart were nearby, so, <i>obviously</i>, I had to lurk their aisles.<br />
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You know you <strike>buy</strike> hoard too much when you forget what you've bought... thus, excluding them from the photograph.<br />
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Target:<br />
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<li>Simple facial cleansing wipes, as mentioned in my <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/09/used-up-beauty-products-empties-5.html" target="_blank">last empties post</a> 25pk $4.99<br /><i>not photographed</i></li>
<li>Venus gillette embrace shaver replacements 6pk $21.99<br /><i>$28-30 in Canada</i></li>
<li>L'Oréal infallible eyeshadow in Amber Rush (not photographed) $6.64<br /><i>not photographed</i></li>
<li>Covergirl clump crusher in very black waterproof $10.98 for two<br /><i>I had a $3 off coupon from the <a href="http://www.allure.com/" target="_blank">Allure</a> that I was reading on the plane ride ;)</i></li>
<li>Goody hair ties 20pk $6<br /><i>not photographed</i></li>
<li>EOS lip balm in tangerine $2.99</li>
<li>John Frieda frizz-ease 1-1.5 inch curling iron $20.98<br /><i>What a deal! This would be at least $40-50 in Canada</i></li>
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Walmart:<br />
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<li>Tree Hut shea butter body scrub in coconut lime $4<br /><i>Apparently it's organic? I will review it later</i></li>
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<a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=63" target="_blank">Chicago Premium Outlets</a>:<br />
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<li>Tweezerman nail clippers $10.80<br /><i>My Zwilling J.A. Henckels ones broke, so I was overjoyed when I found a store at the premium outlets -- Unfortunately, they only had Tweezerman ones.</i></li>
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<li>Tom Ford lip colour in spanish pink $34.50<br /><i>From the CCO </i>:D<br /><i>Obviously, a review will be up later</i></li>
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I've been spending a lot of money lately... Just splurged during the Shopbop F&F Sale, and with that Sephora F&F coming... yikes.<br />
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What have you hauled lately?<br />
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- M<br />
<br />M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-36453070382810193752013-10-22T00:01:00.000-07:002013-10-22T17:25:51.141-07:00Chanel Rouge Allure - 95 Enjouéeheeeheee<br />
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Beautiful coral red. It's a lot more muted as a swatch than the bullet. Very wearable; not as bright as it appears.<br />
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Bought this from T Galleria in Waikiki, Hawaii for $30 duty free (woop!)<br />
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I wore this for my birthday, and it was perfect.<br />
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Highly recommend.<br />
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Sunny did a great thorough review on it (<a href="http://mostlysunnyblog.com/2012/09/29/nothing-is-more-playful-than-a-coral-lipstick-chanel-enjouee-rouge-allure-luminous-intense-lip-color/" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-53568048353757593892013-10-15T00:01:00.000-07:002013-10-15T00:01:00.051-07:00Tom Ford - 01 In The Pink (Limited Edition)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Its ingredients:<br />
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Now comes the absolute beauty...<br />
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This was definitely on my wishlist prior to going to Hawaii. All of the countless reviews and swatches by bloggers were making me salivate.<br />
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I saw the Tom Ford counter inside the T Galleria in Waikiki, swatched the palette, and happily paid $60 (duty free, tax free)!<br />
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<b>Left Shadow:</b><br />
Light peachy nude. Matte.<br />
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<b>Middle Shadow:</b><br />
Satin peach. Very fine shimmer.<br />
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<b>Right Shadow:</b><br />
Peachy sparkle. Bigger glitter particles.<br />
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All were soft and not chalky. They weren't Urban-Decay-buttery (yea, it's an adjective), but definitely smooth and very fine.<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b><br />
No duds/rejects in this trio. I love all three colours, and they look great together.<br />
I'm not a fan of pink eye shadows... pink + hooded eyes = pink eye<br />
but, this trio leans more peach than pink, and is more muted, which ends up being very flattering.<br />
Go pick it up quick -- It's limited edition.<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-38590513216616704672013-10-08T00:01:00.000-07:002013-10-08T00:01:00.074-07:00REVIEW -- Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing BalmThe famous hot cloth cleansing balm that was circulating the UK beauty bloggers/YouTubers community a year ago.<br />
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I managed to find it at a Target in Chicago in March. I was so excited to find it, that I had forgotten the bloggers/YouTubers had mentioned that it was reformulated and actually sucks now...<br />
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<b>Scent:</b> Very light citrus herbal<br />
<b>Texture:</b> Balm<i>y</i>; thick; greasy<br />
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<b>How I used it:</b><br />
You're supposed to use this on dry skin. I took a small amount and rubbed it in between my palms. I massaged it over my face after I had removed makeup (as a double cleanse). Then, I ran the enclosed cloth under hot water, squeeze out the water, and use the cloth to wipe off the balm from my face.<br />
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<b>Verdict:</b> I hated it so much. My skin didn't feel any cleaner or better. It just made my skin feel clogged and sticky. After a few hours, my face was secreting oil like crazy.<br />
I've only used this product maybe five times, but just going straight into the garbage. I cannot even pass this on to a friend -- it's <i>that</i> horrible.<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-56133817840989801272013-09-29T00:01:00.000-07:002013-09-29T00:01:00.350-07:00Birthday Beauty Haul (from Hawaii)<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank goodness for Hawaii's 4% sales tax.</div>
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... and the giant T Galleria Waikiki (<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2013/09/07/dfs-group-unveils-new-t-galleria-by.html" target="_blank">formerly named DFS Galleria</a>) that was a five minute walk from my hotel.</div>
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I stayed at the Westin Moana Surfrider at Waikiki -- highly recommend!</div>
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Duty free items from T Galleria:<br />
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<li>Jo Malone Wild Bluebell 30 mL - $60</li>
<li>Chanel rouge allure in 95 Enjouée - $34</li>
<li>Tom Ford ombré eye color in 01 In the Pink - $60</li>
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I just made VIB for the year just before the trip, so I saved the 10% coupon to use on American prices ;)<br />
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<li>L'Occitane rose des champs hand cream - $12<br /><i>The L'Occitane inside the T Galleria was sold out of this scent. It's limited edition.</i></li>
<li>Clinique even better clinical dark spot corrector 1.7 oz - $76<br /><i>It's $93 in Canada WTF</i></li>
<li>REN hydra-calm cleansing milk - $32<br /><i>$39 in Canada</i></li>
<li>Benefit birthday perk - free<br /><i>Includes a mini They're Real Mascara and mini Watts Up highlighter</i></li>
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Of course, how could I resist the 5 for $5 antibacterial packs from Bath & Body Works?<br />
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<li>Island Margarita x2<br /><i>My favourite scent -- they never seem to stock these near me</i></li>
<li>Heirloom Pear</li>
<li>Aloha Hawaii x2<br /><i>This is a scent exclusive to Hawaii! Smells floral fruity</i></li>
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I love my Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap in peppermint, so I picked up a bigger bottle of the rose scented one from an ABC Store ($5.99).<br />
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It was an amazing birthday and anniversary trip with the boy, and somehow ended up as a major shopping trip too.<br />
I definitely took advantage of T Galleria... I bought a Burberry scarf and my (first) Prada purse... <i>hence the major shopping blowout haha</i><br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-38160209614427225172013-09-26T13:16:00.002-07:002013-09-26T13:16:38.241-07:00Drugstore HaulPopped into a Shopper's Drug Mart yesterday for some drugstore makeup snooping -- It's a while since I've lurked around the beauty aisles in a drugstore.<br />
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<li>Revlon lip butter in 047 Pink Lemonade - $8.99</li>
<li>Maybelline dreamlumi touch highlighting concealer in Nude $6.99</li>
<li>Revlon nail polish in 290 Optimistic $5.49</li>
<li>Rimmel apocalips in 101 Celestial $7.49<br /><i>They're called Apocalips in Canada and the UK; Show Off in the US</i></li>
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The cosmetician cashier gave me a sample of the La Roche-Posay cicaplast baume B5.<br />
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I'll be posting review posts for these products in the near future.<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-45281622004611664292013-09-24T16:08:00.000-07:002013-09-24T16:08:46.372-07:00Used Up Beauty Products / Empties #5Dang, I've used up a lot of stuff since my last empties post... Most were samples and foil packs.<br />
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<b>My Beauty Diary (hyaluronic acid, mexico cactus) sheet masks</b><br />
Loved both.<br />
I did a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sheet-masks-overview-brands-missha-my.html" target="_blank">full post</a> dedicated to sheet masks, including these two.<br />
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<b>Bioré nosestrips</b><br />
HG. I use them once a week, as part of my Sunday routine. Love them.<br />
I've been using them since my teen years, and will continue to repurchase them.<br />
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<b>Blue Lagoon Iceland algae mask</b><br />
It's a generous 0.3 oz sample -- 1.7 oz is $100!<br />
This green goopy mask... smelled really plastic.<br />
My skin was super oily afterwards and the next day. Kinda hated it.<br />
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<b>Fresh black tea age-delay cream with collagen-boosting lychee</b><br />
I'm not a fan of creams, and this one didn't change my opinion on them. It was thick and oily. Only made my face a greaseball.<br />
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<b>Arcon magic white ice hydrate</b><br />
I got this from a Nordstrom order. It was a generous 0.08 oz sample, considering 1 oz is $40.<br />
This gel claims to moisturize with white cranberry complex and hyaluronic acid, neutralize with vitamin B-5 and E, and clarify with antibacterial totara extract.<br />
It's super light, non-sticky, and absorbs super quickly... This was in the fridge so it felt amazing on.<br />
I won't be purchasing it though, because the floral scent is too strong for me. I might've if it wasn't so pungent. I could still smell it hours after application!<br />
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<b>Philosophy cinnamon buns shower gel/shampoo/bubble bath</b><br />
Smells like spice and baked cinnamon, which was nice. It dried my body out though.<br />
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<b>Bumble & bumble super rich conditioner</b><br />
Felt nice. Nothing too special.<br />
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<b>Bumble & bumble gentle shampoo</b><br />
Felt nice. Nothing too special.<br />
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<b>Burt's Bees radiance serum</b><br />
I've had this bottle for a while. I used it nightly and then stopped, so I figured I would de-clutter and just finish it.<br />
It's 99.86% natural and royal jelly is the third ingredient in quantitative order.<br />
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<b>Korres milk proteins 3 in 1 cleaning, toning and eye make-up removing emulsion</b><br />
It's milky and very liquidy. It's gentle, but doesn't remove makeup that well.<br />
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<b>Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer spf 20</b><br />
I got the sample in nude, which was too yellow and dark for me.<br />
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<b>Laura Mercier foundation primer</b><br />
It felt silicony. I don't wear foundation, so I can't really speak to its last and hold of foundation...<br />
It was ok under concealer.<br />
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<b>Chanel ultra correction line repair spf 15</b><br />
Nice and light anti-wrinkle day cream. 1.7 oz for $125 though... dang.<br />
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<b>La Roche-Posay physiological ultra-fine scrub</b><br />
It was ok... the scrubbing beads were quite fine, as claimed.<br />
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<b>Bath & Body Works fresh picked apple hand cream</b><br />
It smells really nice -- I'm a big fan of apple scents.<br />
Non greasy and dries quick.<br />
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<b>Jo Malone orange blossom</b><br />
I love the scent of orange blossoms. I actually bought the 100 mL of this after I finished it.<br />
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<b>Jo Malone white jasmine & mint</b><br />
This was a sweet scent, so I used it as a bedroom spray. The last time I sprayed it was two weeks ago, but I feel like I can still smell it once in a while, which is amazing.<br />
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<b>Swisspers cotton ovals (50 count)</b><br />
I got these from Target for $3. They're huge ovals, so I only need one to remove makeup from my entire face.<br />
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<b>Bioderma Sébium pore refiner</b><br />
I love this product so much. It's my HG Summer moisturizer, and my year long T-zone mattify<i>er</i>.<br />
I have an <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/bioderma-sebium-pore-refinder-review.html" target="_blank">old blog post</a> dedicated to this product.<br />
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<b>Clinique liquid facial soap mild</b><br />
It's super drying, but I had the perfect use for it. I use this to wash my nose and around my nose prior to applying a Bioré nose strip -- It makes quite the difference!<br />
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<b>Pond's cleansing and exfoliating towelettes (25 count)</b><br />
Love the citrus scent. The towelettes were large, wet, and stayed wet until my very last one.<br />
They remove makeup very well. There's a slight film.<br />
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<b>Neutrogena ultra sheer body mist sunscreen</b><br />
If you've followed me for a little bit, you'll know that I'm super sensitive to the sun, so I take sun protection to the next level (read: neurotic)... This is one of my all time favourite body sunscreens. I have a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/05/i-dont-want-to-fucking-burn-part-ii.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> on all of my body sun protection products.<br />
This bottle was used up within Canada this Summer. Another bottle was finished during my recent Hawaii trip.<br />
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<b>Lush tea tree water</b><br />
I got this bottle last Summer, and I finally finished it this year, just before the expiry date.<br />
It's super refreshing and mists very fine. I'll probably purchase another bottle next Summer.<br />
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<b>L'Oréal ever sleek sulfate-free smoothing shampoo</b><br />
This was horrible in the beginning as I'm used to super frothy and lathering shampoos. It grew on me, and I was enjoying it as it was finishing up. I may repurchase in the future.<br />
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<b>Redken all soft shampoo</b><br />
This was all the craze over YouTube a few months ago... and of course, I was interested. I bought this when I was in Chicago in March. It's very moisturizing and did actually make my hair very soft.<br />
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<b>Organix nourishing shea butter shampoo</b><br />
I love this shampoo. It makes my hair so smooth, shiny, and clean. The shea butter scent isn't too sickenly sweet, but it lasts in my hair all day.<br />
I love it so much, I have four backups in my bathroom ;)<br />
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<b>Boots botanics hot cloth cleansing balm</b><br />
The famous hot cloth cleansing balm that was circulating the UK beauty bloggers/YouTubers community a year ago.<br />
I managed to find it at a Target in Chicago in March. I was so excited to find it, that I had forgotten the bloggers/YouTubers had mentioned that it was reformulated and actually sucks now...<br />
I tried it and hated it so much. This isn't finished, but just going straight into the garbage. I cannot even pass this on to a friend -- it's that horrible.<br />
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If you're still reading, thank you so much!<br />
As if the above list wasn't long enough, I had finished a few products and discarded them in Hawaii, so they're not in the picture. I have to mention one of them though:<br />
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<b>Simple cleansing facial wipe (25 count)</b><br />
The wipes are large, very nicely moistened (and stay moistened!), super soft, and gentle.<br />
It didn't irritate and removed waterproof mascara with ease!<br />
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Thanks for reading! Please let me know if you've recently finished anything that you love or hate.<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-44915586853949778362013-09-04T00:10:00.000-07:002013-09-04T00:30:06.435-07:00REVIEW: LUSH Ocean Salt (face and body scrub)<a href="http://www.lush.ca/Ocean-Salt/9999902128,en_CA,pd.html?start=1&cgid=shower-scrubs" target="_blank">Ocean Salt</a> is one of LUSH's best sellers. Being quite the avid face and body scrubber, I was always intrigued to try it...<br />
But... at $21.95 CAD for 120g (and $35.95 for 250g), the price point was always a huge deterrent. The idea of rubbing salt crystals on my body (hell no, on my face) scared me a little... and if I ended up hating the product, I didn't want to have wasted $20 minimum!<br />
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When I went into LUSH a month--or, maybe it was two months ago--for a new tub of Love Lettuce (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/04/lush-love-lettuce-face-mask.html" target="_blank">my review</a>), I was really good with the usual polite declines of <i>Do you need anything else? Do you need a new cleanser to go with your Love Lettuce?</i>... until, I was at the till. DAMN YOU PLACED-NEXT-TO-CASH REGISTER-IMPULSE-BUYS!<br />
I was sold on this 'Beach Box' summer promotion... Honestly, I was just sold on the fact that there was a small tub of Ocean Salt to try out haha... The Beach Box was $29.95 and came with a chuckload of stuff.<br />
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<b>Colour:</b> this really pretty swirl of blue-green... chlorine-like haha<br />
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<b>Scent:</b> fresh, with light citrus<br />
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<b>Texture:</b> bigger salt crystals at the surface of the tub (as shown in above photo), and finer crystals at the bottom of the tub<br />
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<b>Verdict: </b>It was a meh scrub--I didn't find my skin particularly smoother or softer afterwards. Mostly, it just dried out my skin... usually, I don't <i>have to</i> moisturize my body after a scrub, but my skin was super tight and a bit scaly with Ocean Salt. I wouldn't re-purchase this.<br />
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<br />M and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-25295061540822950512013-08-26T20:06:00.000-07:002013-08-26T20:08:47.802-07:00Dior Addict Extreme lipstick - 479 HolidayThis was it. My first Dior lipstick.<br />
Shall we take a moment to just collect ourselves?<br />
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I always eyed up Dior lipsticks... several moments have almost persuaded me enough to buy:<br />
<a href="http://www.15stepsblog.com/" target="_blank">TTSandra's first blog posts</a> were probably the first moments... and then there was when R incepted me with her claim that the Addict Extreme line being absolutely amazing; possibly better than Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine line... but I never did buy, until now.<br />
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Dior Addict Extreme in 479 Holiday</div>
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I have lost count to how many times I've swatched this colour... every time I'm in a Sephora... every time I'm in an airport duty free...<br />
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On my recent trip to South Beach (Miami), I finally bought it at the duty free. I felt it was fitting since I was on holiday, <i>har har har </i>:)<br />
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I'm so glad I did, because everything about it is so beautiful!<br />
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Colour: Barbie pink; the colour is more intense on the lips<br />
Scent: None<br />
Texture: Smooth; very similar to Chanel Rouge Coco Shine<br />
Pigmentation: Sheer, but very buildable<br />
Wear: 4-5 hours with food and drink<br />
Price: $28 CAD at Duty Free<br />
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- MM and Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13150620775343826751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035951749766210708.post-87654648395173531102013-08-18T22:27:00.002-07:002013-08-18T22:27:34.329-07:00Used Up Beauty Products / Empties #4Sorry, I've been quite lazy with blogging... work has been keeping me busy, and during the weekends, I just want to enjoy the beautiful Summer weather.<div>
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During the months, I've finished a ton of products... so, I figured I would return with an Empties post. My <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/06/used-up-beauty-products-empties-3.html" target="_blank">last empties post</a> was in June!</div>
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<b>Dove damage therapy daily moisture shampoo</b></div>
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My HG!</div>
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<b>Organix Renewing moroccan argan oil intense moisturizing treatment (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/02/organix-renewing-moroccan-argan-oil.html" target="_blank">my review</a>)</b></div>
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I liked it, and it made my hair feel nice, but nothing too special.</div>
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<b>The Body Shop shower gels for earth lovers in lemon and thyme</b></div>
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It's part of their new hippie line (biodegradeable, no parabens, no sulphates, etc.) It smells amazing. It's a bit drying. I only used 3/4 of it, because I think it broke me out -- I got body acne for the first time in my life, and it was the only new product that I was using on my body.</div>
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<b>Gillette Satin Care<i> </i>sensitive skin shave gel</b><br />
This one has Olay oils or something like that... I didn't really notice anything different with it. I prefer the regular sensitive skin one.</div>
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<b>The Body Shop olive body scrub</b><br />
I love the body shop's body scrubs! This olive scent is very fresh and a tiny bit herb-y. Definitely smells like a fresh olive branch; thankfully, not like the marinated ones that you would eat, haha.<br />
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<b>LUSH love lettuce fresh face mask (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/04/lush-love-lettuce-face-mask.html" target="_blank">my review</a>)</b><br />
HG. My 9th and 10th ones.<br />
I will continue to repurchase it.<br />
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<b>LUSH ocean salt</b><br />
Smells citrus-y. It has both fine and coarse sea salt bits for scrubbing.<br />
It's nice, but nothing special. It's super expensive too!<br />
I prefer the body shop ones.<br />
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<b>L'OCCITANE hand cream in cherry princess</b><br />
This was a limited edition scent, that's a lighter and fruity version of the cherry blossom one.<br />
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<b>Cover Girl lashblast fusion mascara in blackest black water resistant (the purple one)</b><br />
My HG mascara for yearsssss. Hold curl all day, no clumping, no spider lashes, volumizing, no smudging at all.<br />
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<b>Cover Girl lashblast clump crusher in black water resistant (the green one)</b><br />
This MAY have surpassed the CG lashblast fusion one!!! I find this does the same thing the fusion does, except the curled wand gives my lashes just a bit more curl and lift. When I finish my backups of the fusion one, I'll pick up the clump crusher again.<br />
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<b>BUXOM buxom lash in black</b><br />
This is a super old one... I'm talking maybe over a year old... found it the other day, and actually still looks good to use, but obviously, I wasn't about to risk pink eye.<br />
I used to love this one... but I just cannot justify paying $20+ for a mascara. I think it used to be $20 at Sephora -- it's now $24.<br />
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<b>NARS smudgeproof eyeshadow base</b><br />
My HG eyeshadow primer. I believe it's silicone based; feels like it. It keeps my eyeshadow (powder and cream) in place and crease-less all day -- even those super long days at work!<br />
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<b>Bioré nosestrips</b><br />
The nosestrips are HG. I use them once a week, as part of my Sunday routine. Love them.<br />
I've been using them since my teen years, and will continue to repurchase them.<br />
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<b>Crest whitestrips</b><br />
I use these on and off, depending on how sensitive my teeth are at the time.<br />
I always see results though.<br />
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<b>Sensodyne toothpaste</b><br />
My go-to toothpaste because I have sensitive teeth. I definitely notice a difference when I use other brands.<br />
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<b>Bumble & Bumble surf shampoo and conditioner</b><br />
I received these samples with my last Sephora online order.<br />
They did give me beachy looking hair, like I had salt spray in it.<br />
It's not right for me though -- I'm more of a polished and smooth hair type of girl.<br />
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<b>Burt's Bees after sun soother</b><br />
This is my HG after sun / sun burn remedy. It gives instant relief to the redness and pain.<br />
I have vampire skin (minus the glitter); in other words: super thin, super pale (read: fluorescent), easily flushed/red, hyper sensitive skin.<br />
I burn very easily and quickly, so I'm <i>a bit </i>crazy when it comes to sun protection... <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/05/i-dont-want-to-fucking-burn-part-i-face.html" target="_blank">post 1</a> and <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/05/i-dont-want-to-fucking-burn-part-ii.html" target="_blank">post 2</a>.<br />
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<b>Gillette venus embrace shaver</b><br />
I've been using this shaver for a few years. Good blades (5). Doesn't nick or scratch. I think a disposable head lasts me about three months.<br />
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<b>Clean & Clear oil blotting sheets</b><br />
The blue is regular one, and the pink is the grapefruit scented one.<br />
Yup, I went through 3 packs... what can I say... it's Summer.<br />
I love these plastic C&C ones over the flimsy powdery paper ones.<br />
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<b>My Beauty Diary (hyaluronic acid, mexico cactus) sheet masks</b><br />
Loved them all.<br />
I did a <a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sheet-masks-overview-brands-missha-my.html" target="_blank">full post</a> dedicated to sheet masks.<br />
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<b>Quo wedge makeup sponges</b><br />
Quo is the house brand of Shoppers Drug Mart (Canadian drugstore). I use these to apply my concealer.<br />
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<b>La Roche Posay effaclar duo</b><br />
This is a cult product, but I don't love it as much anymore since their reformulation a year (2 years?) ago. I'm just using it up, as my night moisturizer.<br />
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<b>Bioderma sébium pore refiner (<a href="http://weare-practically-frugal.blogspot.ca/2012/06/bioderma-sebium-pore-refinder-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a>)</b><br />
My HG Summer moisturizer. It works great underneath makeup. I wear this on my T-zone (forehead, nose & sides, and chin), where I tend to get oily.<br />
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- M<br />
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