My Daily Makeup Routine

Hello everyone! Today I want to share with you my daily makeup routine as of late and what products I've been reaching for on a daily basis. I prefer a neutral makeup look that goes great for work, school, running errands, and going out with friends.

Voilà! All the products I use and love!

I've really zoomed in so that  you can see the packaging in full detail! Sorry for some of the grungy products, they've been everywhere and back again but hey, at least that means they're well used and worth it!

After applying my daily moisturizer and sunscreen, I start with the NARS Oil-Free Pro Prime Pore Refining Primer. I've talked about this a lot before, and now I've finally gotten the full sized bottle because I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. It really smoothes out my skin before applying my Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer in Light. This is my second bottle and I'm really loving it for sheer, natural coverage. On occasion, when I'm tired, I use the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Nude under my eyes and the Benefit Watt's Up highligher on the apples of my cheeks.

To give my face a healthy glow, I use either the Lancôme Blush Subtil in Aplum or Joe Fresh Blush in  Hydrangea for either a rosy or pink flush. To contour, I use the Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light since it's matte and not at all orange.

On my eyes, I always start with the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base followed by MAC's Bare Study Paint Pot to add extra oomph to my eyeshadow. I always, always use one of these two palette: Urban Decay NAKED2, or Maybelline's Chai Latte. As you can tell, this palette, along with my Milani Liquif'Eye eyeliner in Brown and Urban Decay Bourbon get a lot of use! Lastly, I use my trust shu uemura eyelash curler and Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp mascara to finish my look.

My absolute go-to lip colour would have to be the Korres Lip Butter in Pomegranate. It has a heavenly scent and tints my lips with a sheer, but buildable layer of pinky coral goodness that is especially perfect for spring and summer.

What recommendations do you have for adding to my daily routine? Let me know in the comments! As always, give me a shout on Bloglovin' and I'd be happy to take a look at your makeup routines and collections as well!

My Favourite Spring Blushes!

Spring is kicking into high gear and I have recently come to appreciate the power of a good, natural blush to complement my face and to just give me that extra touch of je ne sais quoi on any given day!

Without further ado, here are my favourite blushes for the spring season! I chose colours that were bright yet natural, and go well with a variety of skin tones.

From L to R: Smashbox Love Me Blush in Idolize Me, Joe Fresh Powder Blush in Hydrangea, Lancôme Blush Subtil in Aplum, and Anna Sui Face Color Accent in Shade 700.

P.S. I'm sorry but the photo WILL not adjust right side up! I've tried many times :(

Here are my quick takes on each of the blushes individually:

Idolize Me: (Which you should never do!) This is a lovely light, coral pink that is the lightest blush I own. I adore the embossed "Love Me" and heart design on the front! This blush might pull a bit chalky on some people, depending on your skin, but it works well on my combination skin and doesn't fade after application.

Hydrangea: I picked this blush up on a whim last year while browsing the Joe Fresh cosmetics section at my local Loblaws. It's one of my favourite blushes of all time as it provides me with just the right amount of pink and peach mixed together. On my skin, it pulls slightly more peachy because of my yellow undertones.

Aplum: Just looking in the pan, I would never have expected this blush to turn out such a beautiful colour on my cheeks! It comes out a nice mix of rose and plum, and gives me the most natural, barely there flush that is appropriate for school or the office! This blush is also lightly scented in a way that reminds me of a slightly floral powder, but disappears upon application which is great.

Face Color Accent 700: This is my favourite blush of ALL time and sadly, it seems to have been discontinued! I can't find it in Canadian stores anymore and I will continue to scour online or perhaps ask people in Hong Kong if they still have it there. This blush has some slight shimmer and comes across as a peach coral colour with a hint of bronzer. Despite all this, it still looks good on my NC 25 skin with yellow undertones and I save it for special occasions only!

Let me know what your favourite spring or summer blushes are in the comments! I love a great blush and would love to hear what your recommendations are as well!

Follow Fridays: Fashionable Heart (And Her Spring Giveaway!)

Hello everyone! I would just like to share with you all one of the cutest and nicest blogs I have come across in a little while today. Wendy from Fashionable Heart has a lovely blog that has amazing posts! She also has a great Spring Giveaway going on right now! Just head on over to www.fashionableheart.com and take a look! I love her sense of beauty and fashion style!

I'm Moving to Bloglovin'

Hello everyone,

Since Google Reader will be shutting down in July (preposterous, I know!) I will shift everything over to Bloglovin', so come follow me over there at the following link please!

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My Current Favourites!

After a hectic month of work and school, I'd like to show you all a quick rundown of what I've been loving and reaching for on a daily basis this past little while! These products which I'm focusing on all have to relate to skincare in terms of a better makeup-free base, and lighter products as spring and summer are upon us!

Makeup Favourites

First of all, my HG face primer without a doubt is the NARS Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer in the oil-free formula. This is my absolute favourite primer because it makes my skin so smooth and it can keep it oil free for the whole day, for upwards of 10 hours! It's amazing and a little goes a long way!

Secondly, I've been loving my Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint SPF 15 in Blush. Although the colour can appear to be quite vivid in the tube, don't let it scare you off! It actually goes on quite sheerly and can build up to a nice wash of colour, just perfect for those days when you want light makeup.

To finish off my eye makeup, I always use Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Lash Plumping Mascara in Black. This has a huge brush which coats almost all my lashes in one sweep and gives them a good curl. It also sets quickly so it won't crumble off immediately. 

Skincare Favourites

The Murad Clarifying Cleanser is great for those of you, who, like me, have combination to oily skin. It has a very slight tingle from the menthol in the cleanser, which disappears in a minute. I like how it gently foams up and doesn't leave my skin feeling parched and stretched afterwards, and it's gentle enough for daily use. 

New to me this month, I started using the Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial at night, as I wanted to lighten up some of the hyperpigmentation from a few bad pimples I had a while ago. I have been using a sample tub (hence no photo) but this is incredibly moisturizing and seems to have evened out my skin tone! My one word of advice: for those of you who don't like the smell of roses, steer clear! Otherwise, it's a great choice!

For spring and summer, what are some of your favourites? Let me know in the comments below!