February has come to an end, which means it is time to share my February favourites. I do not have a lot of favourites this month, but these were the products I continuously reached for.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (Vanilla) $29: This a staple in my makeup collection, I reach for it every single day. This concealer will do everything you need from a concealer. I covers dark under eye circles, it covers blemishes, and if you buy a shade lighter than your skin it can be used as a highlighter. This concealer has been especially great in the winter months because my skin gets very dry, but because this concealer is so creamy my skin remains hydrated. It never creases, hides blemishes, and has a large color range. This concealer is a great multitasker, and should be in everyones vanity.
Real Techniques Buffing Brush (Core Collection) $18: This brush is typically used for applying foundation. Though it does a good job at that, I find the best use for it is actually contouring. It may seem strange to use a buffing brush for contouring, but I find it blends the best. Sometimes with contouring there can be harsh lines left behind, which does not give the natural shadow you want. When using the buffing brush I find I am able to blend my contour in very well (I use Benefit's Hoola bronzer to contour). This provides the most natural look, but you can build your contour up and still have a nice blended look.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Exposed $31: Whew, that is a long name! I have two of the 12-Hour blushes from Tarte and I have to say they are incredibles blushes. I am not sure if they are twelve hour wear, but the do last a full school/work day, which is great, because I find blush is one of the first things to fade. Now lets talk about the color, when I saw this color in Sephora I knew I had to add it in my collection. The color doesn't look like much, but when applied on the cheeks it is something special. It gives a very nice sculpted effect to your cheeks and adds color to give them a nice lift.
Annabelle Skinny Brow Liner (Universal Brown) $8.95: This is the greatest brow pencil I have ever found! It is an exact dupe for the Anastasia Brow Wiz, but let me state it is even better! It has the same texture and it is a twist up as well. It does not have a spoolie brush but I prefer the plastic comb to comb out any extra color. If you have ever tried the Anastasia Brow Wiz you will know that the pencil is a bit waxy, which is good because you want your brows to stay in place. The Annabelle pencil has the waxiness, but somehow better. I find that when I use the Annabelle pencil I don't have to use that much of the pencil. I found I was going through the ABW so quickly. This color is a great match for my hair color, though the ABW has a wide color range there wasn't the perfect one for me. I did not mention the best part, the Annabelle Pencil only costs $9.00!! That is a fraction of the Anastasia Brow Wiz. The only problem with the Annabelle Pencil is it can only be bought in stores in Canada, or online, and they only ship in Canada and to the United States.
L'oreal Brow Stylist Plumer Brow Mascara (Light to Medium) $10.96: I know that this shade looks like gold and it is. I will eventually buy the darker one and see how that works. But when applied to my brows and quickly brushed through with a spoolie my eyebrows are not gold or shiny. This brow gel is great because there are little fibres in the gel so it adds thickness to your brows, and this brow gel locks in the color of my Annabelle pencil all day! I would sometimes find I would accidentally rub my eye and half my eyebrow would be gone. With sets the color in and helps my brows stay in place.
Hope you enjoyed my post, and that February treated you well. Thanks for reading and I will see you Wednesday, bye!
-Ashley
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http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/custard-radiant-creamy-concealer/0607845012344.html
http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/core-collection
http://www.sephora.com/amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-P278610
http://www.annabelle.ca/en_ca/skinny-brow-liner-4
http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/loral-paris-brow-stylist-plumper-transparent-eyeliner/6000190798204
The main reason I love this nail polish is because I can paint my nails and I never have to worry about it clashing with my outfit, to some it might be weird that I am concerned about that. But on a weekly basis I am continually changing my style. One day I will wear an all black outfit with a vampy lip, and the next day I will wear a red turtleneck sweater with my camel coloured trench coat. It can be sometimes be a problem if I am wearing a purple nail polish. Don't get me wrong I love my fun colour nail polishes as much as the next girl, but I find it easy to have a nice neutral. This polish hits the mark every time.
