Review: Bain de Terre Rise n' Shine White Willow Volumizing Foam

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I first heard about the Bain de Terre Rise n' Shine White Willow Volumizing Foam through my mom. Her hairdresser had used it to style her hair and my mom liked it so much that she bought a bottle for herself. The results were amazing on her short, thin hair, so I decided to give it a try on my long, thick, wavy hair. I was really impressed... it really added extra body and curl to my hair, plus it smells really nice! :)

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Lemon for Acne Scarring!

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I have been looking into using solely natural ingredients on my face, and after doing some research, I came across the benefits of lemon for acne scarring. It's really simple: cut the lemon into disks and then take one and apply it topically all over your face or simply on your problem areas and store the remaining slices in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for future use. It will visibly reduce any redness, and overtime, will help your skin heal from any scarring caused by breakouts.

Maybelline 'The Falsies Volum' Express Flared': A Review

Hey Girl! :) Today I bring to you... a mascara review! (that rhymes..haha)

The 'Falsies' line by Maybelline is probably one of the most hyped about drugstore mascaras in the beauty world. I decided to try the 'Falsies Flared' myself, but unfortunately it just did not do anything incredible for my lashes.

Maybelline 'The Falsies Flared' in Blackest Black 00

Nail of the Day: Essie 'Fiji'

Heyyy! :)

Just wanted to share with you my hands down favorite Essie polish called 'Fiji.' This beautiful pink pastel is completely opaque after only 2 coats, and looks gorgeous on dark, medium, or pale skin tones. This one should definitely be in your collection if you do not own it already - it is great for everyday wear but also for those special occasions that merit a more sophisticated and classy look. Highly recommended!

Essie's 'Fiji'

Milani Liquif'Eye in Aqua: WOW!

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I had heard so many great things about Milani products, but sadly they were not being sold in Canada... until recently! :D When I saw the Milani display at my local Walmart, I got so happy and excited! My sister was actually looking at me like I was crazy haha! I decided to try one of the Liquif'eye metallic eye liner pencils, as they have AMAZING reviews on makeupalley.com and are compared to the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On eye pencils. At only $6 CAN, this Milani product is a steal for the quality you get. I honestly cannot believe that this is a drugstore product, the pigmentation is INCREDIBLE, it literally glides on your eyelid when applied (no tugging = a big YAY! in my books) and this stuff does not budge. If you have watery eyes like I do, you know what I mean when I say that my eye makeup gets super runny and all over the place at the end of the day. But the company is not kidding when they describe it as being "all day wear, smudge-proof and waterproof." It is also paraben-free. This stuff is really holy grail worthy!

I got #04 Aqua, but they also had Silver, Gold, Brown, and Black at the store. I am definitely going to get every single one of them! Milani, you have a VERY satisfied customer! haha :)

Here are a few pictures:

Apple Cider Vinegar for Getting Rid of Impurities on Hair and Face

If you are suffering from weighed-down locks because of all the hair products you have been applying to your hair recently, apple cider vinegar will be your savior. That is because it is naturally clarifying, meaning it gets rid of all of the build-up on your hair. Clarifying shampoos are available in stores, but for the price, you might as well make your own for much cheaper - and knowing what you are putting onto your hair is definitely a plus!

Filsinger's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
$3.99 CAN Health Food Store

Aloe Vera: A Cure for Acne Scarring and A Pimple Buster

Acne sucks. Especially when you've had blemishes since your pre-teen years and are now in your twenties and pimples are still stubbornly "sticking around". With time, scars are almost inevitable and are a pain to get rid of or, for that matter, cover up. Here's where aloe vera comes in!

Nail of the Day: Sephora by OPI 'Natural Environ-mint'

Just wanted to share with you what I've been sporting on my nails for the last little while: it is a beautiful baby blue called 'Natural Environ-mint' by 'Sephora by OPI'. I absolutely love the color and I have received many compliments on my nails. The consistency is easy to work with, as with only two coats I was able to achieve full opacity. :)

Wet n Wild Haul + Swatches!

It's official - I'm on the Wet n Wild bandwagon!

I have never tried anything from Wet n Wild, but I've heard such great things about the amazing pigmentation of their eye shadows and blushes that I decided to go a little crazy and purchase 4 of their products on my last trip to Walmart. They are really inexpensive but so good quality (although the packaging is on the cheap side). Sorry this is so picture heavy, I kind of got carried away! ;)

Glittery Nail of the Day: Technic's Carnival

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I was watching one of essiebutton's videos on YouTube when she flashed her nails and my jaw immediately dropped in amazement - she had the prettiest glittery nail polish on! She mentions the polish in the first minute of her video (click here to access it and see her beautiful nails in action). I later found the seller on ebay, so if you would like to purchase this nail polish as well, click here. For a little over $6 CAD (including shipping fees), I would say it's a steal! :)

I applied Essie's "Mademoiselle" as a sheer nude base and then applid Technic's "Carnival", which consists of blue, green, red, silver, and gold glitters of various sizes, allowing for a sparkly spectacle for anyone who sets eyes on your nails. I finished it off with a top coat, and voilà, you have disco multi-colored nails!

After 1 coat of Essie's "Mademoiselle" and 3 coats of Technic's "Carnival" 

Chanel Éclat Lumière Highlighter Face Pen: A Review!

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Today I bring to you a very exciting purchase I made recently. I was in the market for a good concealer, and when I passed the Chanel counter at Ogilvy's in downtown Montreal, I decided to see what the brand had to offer. I have never owned anything Chanel before, and after getting past spending  $45 on a mere 1.2 mL of liquid product (which I still can't believe I did!) , I really started to embrace my new beauty find.

How to clean your makeup brushes for really cheap!

Hi you! :)

Just wanted to share with you two really inexpensive ways to clean makeup brushes. I know how makeup brush cleansers can put a big hole in your wallet, and these methods I use are just as efficient as 'labelled' brush cleansers and come at a fraction of the cost!

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