Product Love | Yves St.Laurent - Full Metal Shadows

Traditional shadows in powder format are great, but Liquid Shadows have been making a big splash this year with Makeup Lovers! They offer ease of use, bold colours and long lasting wear. YSL introduced their liquid shadows called FULL METAL SHADOWS. Let's take a closer look!

 

YSL FULL METAL SHADOWS - SHADES:

1. Grey Splash
2. Eau Dargent
3. Taupe Drop
4. Onde Sable
5. Steamy Coral
6. Pink Cascade
7. Aquatic Copper
8. Dewy Gold
9. Misty Green
10. Wet Blue

SWATCHES:

SHADE DESCRIPTIONS:

1. Grey Splash - Silver toned shimmer
2. Eau Dargent - Pure cool white
3. Taupe Drop - Gorgeous Taupe shade
4. Onde Sable - True Gold Toned Shimmer
5. Steamy Coral - Warm Shimmery Coral
6. Pink Cascade - Warm Light Pink, perfect paired with gold
7. Aquatic Copper - Rich Brown Toned Copper
8. Dewy Gold - Yellow Light Gold
9. Misty Green - Cool Green Tone
10. Wet Blue - Silvery Shimmery Bright Blue

The YSL Full Metal Shadows are very shimmery and look amazing on the lids as well as lined underneath the lash line for a pop of colour. Use them alone, or pair them with other tones for a dramatic look. These are great for anyone that needs a quick shadow look in a pinch. They are long lasting, pigmented and give a great metallic look on the eyes!

Be sure to check them out!

New Collection | Giorgio Armani Eye Tints

Giorgio Armani has launched these absolutely STUNNING eye shadows called Eye Tints! The shade range is amazing and the product makes shadow application a breeze. It transforms from liquid to solid which makes eyeshadow application quick and easy.

Product Details:

• 12 Luminous Shades  
• Formula transforms from liquid to solid
• 16 hour wear
• Smudge-free & Crease-free wear
• Wear it as an eye shadow or eye liner

Shades:

• #1 Obsidian
• #2 Minuit
• #3 Jade
• #4 Emeraude
• #5 Onyx
• #6 Green Iron
• #7 Shadow
• #8 Flannel
• #9 Cold Copper
• #10 Senso
• #11 Rose Ashes
• #12 Gold Ashes

I decided to have some fun with these products and created a dramatic look for both eyes as well as lips! Dark hued Ombre lips are very popular and can be seen in fashion and worn by many makeup lovers on Instagram. Here is my take:

Products Used

Eyes

Eye Tint in Minuit and Jade

Eyes to Kill Mascara

Maestro Liner

Lips

Eye Tint in Minuit and Jade for the accent Ombre effect

Giorgio Armani Eye Pencil in Black

Nars Navy Lip Pencil

You can pretty much create any look you desire with these gorgeous products! I love that the Eye Tints are so versatile because it allows for soft to intense makeup looks! The Eye Tints are available at Holt Renfrew Sherway and are a must for makeup lovers!

Product Love | Giorgio Armani Faves & Coming Soon!

 

Let's be real, anyone who receives a goodie bag, a gift or swag, can't help themselves but to feel excited! That's how I felt when I received my goodies from Giorgio Armani. I got a mix of current and yet to be launched goodies which I am going to share below!

SUN FABRIC SHEER BRONZERS

Giorgio Armani launched a collection of NEW bronzers for the Summer called Sun Fabrics. My two favourites from this collection were Shade #100 and #400. Shade #100 is a a gorgeous, smooth caramel brown that diffuses beautifully on the skin. A great all over bronzer to set foundation or for a soft contour in the hollows of the Cheek and the perimeter of the face. Travel friendly with the inclusion of a brush!

Shade #400 is a bit warmer and adds more depth to the face. I like to use this one as my "touch-up" bronzer to re-emphasize the cheek bones, works great alone or paired with blush. This also makes a great transition colour for eye shadows whether you are doing a smokey or a neutral eye.

EYES TO KILL MASCARA

This is a gorgeous Mascara, creates full, long, thick and dramatic lashes. The formula is amazing to work with and you can continuously work the product through your lashes till you achieve the desired look! The whole collection of Mascaras are amazing, but this one is my current favourite!


CHEEK FABRIC SHEER BLUSH

I absolutely adore this blush! Shade #506 looks great on EVERY skin tone. The blush is a warm rosy pink which is super flattering. Offers great pigment and blend-ability which diffuses onto the cheeks perfectly!


ROUGE ECSTASY LIPSTICK

This is such a gorgeous pink shade called Peony, a warm pink shade that works well from Summer into Fall. Rouge Ecstasy lipsticks are amazing because they have Vitamin E and Shea Butter which helps to protect the lips with each use. Highly pigmented colour with an amazing hydrating feel!

COMING SOON! | ROUGE ECSTASY SPICE & EYE & BROW MAESTRO

There are three new shades coming in for the already existing Rouge Ecstasy collection. Three new Red Inspired shades. Let me introduce you to Rouge Ecstasy Spice a gorgeous warm Red! I will be doing a look based on this shade soon so you can see how it looks on!

I am so excited for the launch of this product! This is Eye & Brow Maestro #02 and looks amazing with my skin tone and hair colour! It is a versatile Brow product that offers the following uses:

• 9 Gorgeous shades
• Easily applies and sets for 20 hour wear
• Does not fade
• Natural looking colour
• Allows for precision definition or natural looking brows
• Great as an eyeliner
• Works amazing as an Eye shadow base

Check out the above products as they work well into Fall and are perfect additions to add to your makeup bag or kit! Stay tuned for Makeup Looks on the blog showcasing these products!

Review | NEW Makeup Purchases from Coastal Scents!

My love affair with Coastal scents started a number of years ago, when I first discovered the 88 Ultra Shimmer palette on YouTube and I have been in love ever since.  Recently, I had been meaning for some time to add to my makeup kit as it's important to branch out and have a variety of products to work from for the various types of projects that may come my way.

The great thing about Coastal Scents is they offer a variety of makeup products that are affordable and come in amazing palettes. My first experience with them was very positive and I was pleased once again by their service, efficiency and of course the products. Today I am sharing with you all my open box review of Coastal Scents from the products purchased, the order process & arrival, descriptions of the products and overall feedback!

The products that I was excited to order are listed below:

1. 15 Eclipse Concealer Palette $14.95
2. 10 Blush Palette $7.95
3. 28 Neutral Eye shadow Palette $11.95
4. 88 Original Palette $10.95

The website is pretty straight forward and highly organized. I must admit, you can easily get distracted looking at ALL the neat combos for sale, the new products and just looking at beautiful photos of the product. Nonetheless, a very easy site to navigate and to place your order. Quick email updates were sent to my inbox, letting me know of the order status and the approximate timeline of my delivery. Within 10 Business days I was to receive my order, but to my pleasant surprise my Coastal Scents box of goodies arrived sooner than expected!

When I saw the delivery box, I was very excited to open it! It was bright blue and I must say I loved that it had a white "bow" on the box, which made it even more fun to open!

Everything arrived packed very securely which kept the integrity of the product. Check out the photos below that showcase the packaging, the products and why I chose them.

1. Eclipse Palette - 15 Concealer Shades

Cost: $14.95

The 15 shades are a great mix of tones that can work to conceal, highlight and brighten. The palette includes 2 colour correcting shades, a highlighting shade and of course the concealer shades from cool, warm to deep. You can mix them to achieve the perfect tone or use alone! These colours are creamier in texture therefore you have to warm the product before application.

TIP: Use the bright or light shades underneath the brows as a clean way to define them!

2. 10 Blush Palette - A great mix of Blushes

Cost: $7.95

I love blushes! I could not resist getting this palette. I love the great mix of colours that this palette has. All these shades look gorgeous on all skin tones. Therefore this is a great starter palette for a makeup artist! As a makeup lover, you can work with these shades for any look that you desire from Natural, dramatic and Glam!

TIP: For a more lifted look, apply the blush above the natural hollow of your cheeks, on top of the bone sweeping upwards! Blending with bronzer will give a gorgeous sun-kissed look!

3. 28 Neutral Palette - Gorgeous Eye Shadows

Cost: $11.95

I absolutely LOVE this palette! A perfect eyeshadow palette for a new makeup artist and makeup lover! You can use this palette to create soft looks, dramatic looks and of course the classic smokey eye! A great palette for Bridal makeup as well! The shades are a mix of mattes, satins and soft shimmers! (Beauty Posts to come...stay tuned!).

TIP: Using a fine pointed brush or liner brush, apply the black or brown shadows for a soft diffused liner. A great alternative to the traditional liquid liner!

4. 88 Original Palette - Eye Shadow Colours 

Cost: $10.95

This is THE Palette that put Coastal Scents on the MAP! For me at least! The 88 Matte palette is an ideal palette because it includes beautifully pigmented colours to help with any look that you are trying to create. These matte colours offer the right amount of Drama and give you a world of options with their vibrant colours!

TIP: Matte shadows will recede when taking photos, therefore always remember to balance your shimmering shades with dark matte shades in the crease and corner for photo balance. The shimmer colours will look bright and the matte shades will provide the right depth! You will be #SelfieReady!

5. BONUS Gifts!






If you haven't ordered with Coastal scents before, please note, with every order Coastal Scents will always send a little gift along with some Promo material, such as the "I heart Makeup" sticker. The mini shadows allow you to try something new...The little touches make the difference!

I will definitely be shopping with Coastal Scents again! Check out these great products on their site here: www.coastalscents.com! Happy Shopping! Stay tuned to the blog for some exciting Beauty Looks featuring the above products!

Review | My Open Box Review of BH Cosmetics

I was really excited when I had discovered BH Cosmetics! Through the many YouTube beauty videos I have watched over the years, I was introduced to this site. They offer a wide array of gorgeous makeup palettes, specifically for eyes!  

BH Cosmetics allows for a start up makeup artist, a beauty enthusiast or even a Pro Makeup artist the opportunity to build a personal or a professional kit for the fraction of the cost.  From Eye & Face Palettes to makeup brushes, you can get everything you need with a few clicks and without having to break the bank.

When I heard that ItsJudyTime, from YouTube beauty fame, was going to launch an eye palette through a collaboration with BH Cosmetics, I was thrilled (Click here for that post!). I also was in need of more brushes (As a makeup artist, you can never have enough brushes!), so I placed my order for both items.

The paperwork side of the transaction was simple, easy and quick. The site is user friendly and I could have easily purchased a lot more, but kept it to the palette and the brush set. Almost instantly I received notification of the transaction details along with the timeline. Happily the package arrived before the 10 day timeline which is always a PLUS!

Presents all year round, even if this one I bought myself! ;)

The items were very tightly packed.

Included with my items was a flyer for new things!

The ultimate easy eye palette that goes from day to night in a minute! No cracked or loose shadows!

The brush set was perfect! It fits neatly and tightly into my kit and has all the essentials (except for a foundation brush) however the ones included are essentials. The brushes included are:

1. Dual Sided Brow & Lash
2. Spoolie
3. Skinny Eyeliner Brush
4. Fine Eyeliner Brush
5. Angled Eyeliner Brush
6. Smudge Brush
7. Fan Brush
8. Flat Eyeliner Brush
9. Small Eyeshadow Brush
10. Eyeshadow Brush
11. Blush Brush
12. Powder Brush

  

Sleek and Compact. Fits neatly into my kit!

Overall my experience with BH Cosmetics was amazing! I was very happy with my new goodies and have already put them into good use!  Check out the products that I purchased here:  Brushes & ItsJudyTime

New Collection: Christian Louboutin launches Nail Collection

Photo taken at: Holt Renfrew Sherway Gardens

Christian Louboutin is a name that almost everyone recognizes in shoes! "Loubous", as the stilettos are often referred to, have one of the most defining elements - the famous #RedBottom. The iconic look started when the bottom part of the shoes were painted Red and they haven't looked back...until now! 

Photo taken at: Holt Renfrew Sherway Gardens

Louboutin has recently launched a signature collection of Nail Polishes. They have begun the launch with the iconic Red. The bottle is inspired by the signature stiletto, the Ballerina Ultima. The long and spiky lid resembles the tall heel.

Photo taken at: Holt Renfrew Sherway Gardens

Such a unique thing to see when Fashion and Beauty come full circle. The creation of the red heel started with a used bottle of Nail polish as one of the most memorable trends for shoes and the brand.

New Collection: Summer 2014 - BRIGHT RIBBON by Giorgio Armani

It's always exciting to see a new collection in Makeup.  Since I am a lipstick lover, an addict of sorts, I was thrilled when these sheer lipsticks came in! The Giorgio Armani Bright Ribbon collection includes Sheer & Translucent Lip and Nail shades, which are perfect for Summer!

I picked up 2 of my favourite shades in Sheer Lipsticks from the collection. I love these tones, I find them very wearable for me, as both colours are cool toned shades. My picks were Rouge D'Armani Sheers Plum in #603 and Sheers Pink in #508.

Sheers Plum #603 with Flash

Sheers Plum #603 without Flash

Although this is a true plum based shade (sometimes the photos can be tricky to showcase that) the sheer formula means that it's not super pigmented and therefore will make a softer statement versus it being super bold. 

Sheers Pink in #508 with Flash

Sheers Pink in #508 without Flash

I LOVE love this colour. I will hands down pick a pretty pink lipstick everyday if I could. I love that this shade is a cooler toned pink which looks amazing on medium toned lips.

Check out the full collection at Holt Renfrew Sherway Gardens at the Giorgio Armani Counter. Pick your favourite shade and have fun wearing it for the Summer. Face of The Day posts including these colours will be posted soon, stay tuned!