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Now in Canada: L'Oreal Extraordinaire Gel-Lacque 3 step nail system

Featuring the new Loreal Extraordinaire Gel-Lacque 3 step nail system. Keep watching for a live swatch & first impressions. (ps. watch in HD for better viewing experience :D)

Step 1(gel primer) & 3(gel glaze) comes in a pack and costs $9.96 CA

then you choose whichever gel colour (comes in 20 shades, $6.96 CA each) you like (Step 2)

There are lots of mixed review about this - and one negative i've heard is that it apparently chips .. like majorly(so we shall see)

Today is the 2nd day I have it on, and so far so good ^_^ still looks good as new

(Update will be on my blog with pictures, to see how well this performs throughout the week)

Have you tried this? Let me know your thoughts ..

Aivee

what Im wearing:

Makeup:

Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - 3N1 Ivory Beige

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush - Exposed

Hourglass ambient lighting powder - Dim Light

Annabelle Skinny brow liner - Universal Medium

Anastacia tinted brow gel - Brunette

Naked 3 palette - Buzz, Limit, Factory

Essence long lasting eye pencil - hot chocolate

Loreal Butterfly mascara

Marc Jacobs lip gel - 110 Role Play

Top: Forever21

Necklace: Jcrew

Nails: Maybelline Brocades in 'Gilded Rose' + Essie 'I am strong'

Song: Broken Stereo - Sean Fournier

http://www.jamendo.com/en/track/250092/broken-stereo-acoustic-version

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NOW IN CANADA: Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquers

See them all (well except for one) here, LIVE!

Colors Mentioned:

100 - Phenomenon
201 - Solstice
101 - Celestial
102 - Nova
401 - Aurora
303 - Apocaliptic
400 - Big Bang

What I'm wearing:
FACE:
Laura Mercier Primer
MAC Face & Body foundation
Chanel Tan de Soleil
Joe Fresh creme blush in Melon
Revlon Photolights Skinlights*
Revlon Nearly Naked powder*
EYES:
Revlon Custom Eyes quad in Naturally Glamourous
Mac eyeliner in Dipdown
LIPS:
Rimmel Apocalips in Big Bang

ps.
finally, eh?
Got mine at Walmart for 7.97 or 7.98 each

missed my previous videos?
Almay liquid lipbalm first impression and live swatch
Tried and Tested: Beauty favourites PART I

xx
Aivee

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REVIEW: Almay Smart Shade powder - bronzer and blush

ALMAY SMART SHADE POWDER BRONZER in #40 Sunkissed

it only comes in one shade which is #40 Sunkissed

It is Paraben, oil, and fragrance free

the compact comes with a brush and a mirror at the bottom

left swatch using angled contour brush; heavy swatch on the other side

Although the colour looks dark on pan, it will look more subtle (natural) when applied on the skin (as shown on the swatch above - I'm an NC20). If you are looking for a matte bronzer, this is not the one for you. On the compact, you will see 3 different coloured dots - which according to Almay will create the 'ideal shade' that is a 'universally flattering shade'. Now I cannot really speak for all others with regards to that claim, but for me, it gave my skin a hint of radiance without making it look overly shiny. The bronzer applied smoothly, and I didn't experience any fallouts during the application. I would most likely use it on my cheeks to give me a more natural sun-kissed glow. This will look gorge especially during the summer

ALMAY SMART SHADE POWDER BLUSH in #10 Pink

there are 3 shades available: Coral, Pink and Nude

uses the same compact like the bronzer (includes a mirror and brush)

the blush is made up of a main colour (which looks champagne-y to me) plus different shades of pink dots.

just a quick video i posted on my instagram ^_^

looks clearer in Instagram (@aiveenation)

heavy swatch on the left; the other side was done using a blush brush

This blush is a pretty pink (heavy swatch; pinky-coral when used with a brush) colour. I don't think you can overdo the application of this since the powder was a bit dry (similar to the bronzer). You might need to swirl your brush a couple times over it (which is what I did for the swatch on my arm on the right). I do like this blush for the pretty pink/coral colour and the subtle sheen it gave my cheeks.

HAUL: MAC Summer 2013 Illustrated Face kit by Rebecca Moses

Just some quick pics and swatches from the new MAC cosmetics Illustrated Face Kit by Rebecca Moses ($58 CA). There are different kits in this collection, and have been available since July 4th. I believe these are The Bay exclusive (as i have not seen it from a MAC store).

This is my first kit from MAC, and this did not disappoint. The eyeshadows are finely milled, not powdery at all, and are easy to blend. The blush(Melba) is gorgeous and i think will look good on most skin tones. I am also loving the lipsticks that came in with this kit. Myth is a tad bit too pale against my skin tone, but its a good colour when combined with Ravishing. Aaaand since most of the products in this kit i do not own, it was a no brainer for me to buy this (yay for new makeup!)