Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

I'm very behind on this bandwagon but lets be honest, this stuff isn't cheap. I have gone into sephora and stared at it and almost bought it several times but always talk myself out of it until finally one day I just did it. Big hefty amount gone from my bank account but luckily it was with happy results.

Sheer Glow comes in a glass bottle and unfortunatly no pump. I didn't think I would need one but the foundation is quite liquidy and can be very messy to have sliding around your hand. Plus I tend to pour too much and no one wants to waste something that costs so much. Next Sephora trip a pump is top of my list. I got the shade Gobi(Light 3) though I possibly could have gone one shade up. I wasn't sure between Deuville and Gobi and the sales associates were helping others so I just took a risk. A bit of bronzer and it works just fine with my little bit of a tan. During the winter this should be a good match though. Overall shade selection is really nice. They have quite light shades so that's always nice for us fair girls.

Nars explains the foundation to be glowing, a satin finish with sheer and buildable colour. I have to say it definitely is a "sheer" glow. On first use I was a little shocked, as I love a dewy glow and it wasn't quite what I expected. It gives a nice healthy look to the skin, and is buildable, but I found if too much was applied it can start to look like too much and cling in areas. A smaller amount for me, especially because it has a more liquidy consistency and can take longer to blend in properly if I have too much on the brush. It's definitely easier to add more than to take away. Lesson learned on that really quick. I like the coverage it gave. Its targeted towards more normal to dry skin types so perfect for me. It isnt too heavy looking and still shows my freckles, etc but enhances my skin with a brightening effect.

I think this would make a great everyday foundation. I currently am using it more when I go out, which lately isnt too much. On these hot days I prefer just a bit of bb cream, but when I want my skin to look really nice and smooth, this one definitely comes out. Overall I'm a fan and think it was money well spent.

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To The Last Drop #16

I've built up quite a few things lately as I havent had a chance write this post for a few weeks now. There's a little bit of evertrhing here so lets get into it.

Matrix Biolage Advanced Keratin Dose Conditioner
This is a conditioner for overprocessed hair. My hair wasnt that bad when I used this but I did find it moisturizing and left my hair manageable. I'm not typically a fan of Matrix shampoo and conditioner but this was pretty good. I'm not sure I'd buy it again because it wasn't really necessary for my hair type, but if you do colour your hair a lot and need a little tlc I'd give this a try.

It's a 10 Miracle Conditioner
I dont know how long I've had this sitting in my shower. I was using it every now and again but was never really in love with it. It did leave my hair soft and easy to comb through post shower, but it wasnt a favourite of mine. I'm a huge fan of the brand but this wasn't a top product for me of theirs.

Mederma Stretch Mark Cream
After having Lily, I was left with a lot of tiger stripes on my belly and hips. It wasnt a pleasant look nor did it feel very nice to touch. No one wants ripples on their belly- that doesn't make you feel attractive. I'd heard of Mederma being good so while it was quote pricey, I decided to give it a go. To be fair I didnt use it as often as they say (twice daily). I just didnt have the time or even remember to use it past the first week. Moms will know what I'm talkin' about. It did help a little and they have started to fade, but I think BioOil has a better result and have gone back to using that. Not to mention its way cheaper.

Benefit Theyre Real Mascara mini
Everyone loves this stuff but I just didnt have that great an experience with it. I felt like it did nothing to my lashes. They looked long but sparse and I really only need volume out of a mascara as I naturally have long lashes. Im glad I tried it but I would not purchase a full size of this.

Revlon Photoready BB Cream
I loved this a year or two ago but its gone a weird consistency so unfortunately its time to throw it away.

Wen Re Intensive Moisture Treatment
I've had this for years and never really used it until lately. I bought the Wen cleansing conditioner and it came with this and one other product aswell in sample sizes. I hated the cleansing conditioner and threw it away but kept this because it was good but the smell is awful.   The supposed sweet almond mint scent smells strongly of menthol to me and makes me feel very nauceous. The mask however is really nice, leaves my hair manageable and soft. I'd definitely try this again in a different scent because I thought it was great.

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter
I am a huge fan of The Body Shop products and this has become a top product for me. It makes makeup removal super easy and fuss free and it doesnt irritate my eyes whatsoever. It's reasonably priced compared to the higher end options and I would definitely buy it again. I'm currently trying the cleansing oil out that everyone loves, so we'll have to see which one makes the repurchase.

Bath and Body Works Midnight Pomegranate Shower Gel
I loved this scent. Its like a sultry fruity smell if that makes any sense. More sufisticated than the usual fruit scent. I have the matching body spray aswell. Bath and Body Works always have new scents to try so I probably won't buy this one again anytime soon but I did really like it.

Bath and Body Works Wallflower Scents
Kind of a random one but I wanted to share some of the scents I've been using in my room. Island Margarita has got to be my absolute favourite. Its fruity and will be repurchased in a heart beat. Sweet Connamon Pumpkin was a bit too sickly sweet for me (which is surprising as I love sweet smells). It was very strong, candy like scented and I found myself needing to unplug it if I was in the room sometimes. Bamboo just wasnt something I was liking so Im just going to get rid of that one. In store it smelt fresh but plugged in it just smelt off.

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume
This is one of my all time favourites. Its what I wore when I first started daing my boyfriend and hold a lot of sentimental value. Its fruity and lovely and was already repurchased because I just adore it.

Roc Soleil Protection Facial Spf 30 
I loved this because it was light weight and worked well under makeup. Its expired now so Im getting rid of it and am using a Neutrogena one now as its less expensive.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Still to this day I have no idea what exactly this stuff is supposed to do. I bought it, used it a few times, waited to be wowed and amazed like everyone else seemed to be and then left it aside because I didnt get it. I decided recently I should use it up and it became my toner. I was starting to enjoy it and thought it might have been giving a slight glow to my skin but then it ran out and I'm back to debating whether it really did anything or not. I'm undecided on this one.

Lush Santas Lip Scrub
I liked this. It helped to remove dead skin on my lips but I wouldnt buy this one again as it left red everywhere.

Five Tips For Saving

Over the years I've become really good at saving money. I've managed to keep myself a nice savings in my bank account and am always asked how I do it. I thought I'd give you a few tips if your looking to save some money.

Don't Spend Just Because You Have
My number one and most important tip is not to spend just because you have money. It's easy to think  'I just got paid, I'm going shopping', but you shouldn't blow all your money in one go. I think it's important to learn this from a young age because it becomes second nature. Think of your future. Do you want to travel, move out or into a bigger/nicer place. Thinking about saving towards something later in life always helps me save, because I want to be able to afford nice things in my future.

Take a Step Back
Look at where your moneys going to. Do you eat out every day for your lunch, or buy a coffee on your way to work? These things add up quickly and get forgotten about, but can make a huge overall difference. For me, I've noticed my phone bill getting higher and higher because I've gone over my data usage. An easy solution to this is changing your phone plan, or as I did, turning off the cellular data and strictly using wifi unless necessary.

Cut Back On Luxuries
Those little $2 (or more) things like a cup of coffee can really add up. A 2$ cup of coffee is a monthly rate of $40. Add in all the other little things and it's no wonder we have no money. Getting a travel mug and making your own coffee to go, packing a lunch or snack to bring with you on your day out. Cutting back on the little things can easily make a difference. Learn to make it a treat rather than a necessity.

Budget
Before spending your paycheque, look at what your monthly expenses are. Make a list of the things you pay, like rent, phone bill, travel, groceries, etc. Make sure you include all the necessities. Look at how much you're spending and how much is left over. Going back to my first tip, don't spend everything left over. Just because you have it doesn't mean it needs to be spent.

Give Yourself a Spending Limit
When I go out, I like to use cash. It's easy to get carried away and spend more than you should if you're using debit/credit cards. Put them away, and stick with cash. This prevents you from over-spending and buying unnecessary things.

Those are my five tips for saving. Let me know if you find this helpful and if you have any tips of your own, share them below!

Spring Face

Spring has sprung and in the eyes of a beauty lover that means time to change up your products. Put away those heavy foundations and bring out the BB's, peaches and pinks.

I need a light base in the warmer months, and Rimmels Radiance BB Cream is where it's at. Light coverage, a glowing finish and non greasy formula. Now all we need is a little concealer and our base is set. Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer goes really well with this as it's also a brightener. Revlon Photoready Skinlight in Pink Light along the high points of the cheeks and down the noise give an extra glow to the skin.

I like to keep the eyes bright so a champagne like Mac Naked Lunch or Shroom are my go to's. A bit of brown liner or shadow smudged into the lash line and some mascara and the eyes are good to go. L'Oreal Miss Manga is what I'm currently using for nice full lashes and Stila Smudgestick in Lionfish is a great bronzy liner.

The cheeks and lips are where I like to play around a little more with colour. The peaches and pinks come out to brighten up the face. Tarte Blissful has been my go to for a nice pop of colour to the cheeks. L'oreal Colour Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Rose Melody, Revlon Laquer Balm in Demure, and Rimmel Exaggerate Liner in Pure are a few examples of lip colours I'd go for.

With my springy face I'm ready to get outside in that sunshine and enjoy the warm weather I've missed for so long.

Life Snippets: A Park Day

Now that the weathers nice I've been trying to get out as much as possible and enjoy the sunshine. I try my best to get Lily out for a walk and a play on the swings. This day we just sat on the grass and played and snapped a few photos because there were a lot of kiddies out. She loves to be outside and look around at everything new and exciting. I don't know what it is about being out in the fresh air but it knocks her out and she ends up having the longest naps. To be honest, sometimes I do too.

I hope you enjoyed these little snippets ofmy day and I hope to do more posts like these. Let me know what you did today!

Top Drugstore Foundations

A good base is doesn't always have to be expensive. There are some great options sitting on the shelves in the drugstores, often missed because there are just too many to choose from. I thought I'd share with you a few of my top picks of drugstore foundations incase you were looking for a new one to try.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum
This is my current favourite base to use on a daily basis. Everyone has that one fault proof foundation and this is the one for me. It's a good colour match, looks natural and has a light to medium coverage. My only complaint is it's not easy to find in Canada, so Feelunique is my retailor of choice for this one. I use the shade Vanilla.

Rimmel Wake Me Up
This is a great foundation when you're skin is looking really dull and tired. Maybe when your sick, haven't gotten a good nights sleep, or during the winter when your skin hasn't seen sunshine in months- this is a good one. It gives a nice glow and really does make your skin look more awake and lively. The shade range for this one isn't the best. The lightest shade is still a bit dark for me, but I make it work. I use Ivory.

Revlon PhotoReady
I don't currently have this one but I've gone through about three bottles of the stuff, and it was at the top of my list for quite some time. It has a lovely glowing, skin-like finish and is a light to medium coverage. It's a little more pricey for the drugstore foundation, but it's worth it in my eyes. I use the shade Vanilla and it's a perfect match.

Rimmel Radiance BB Cream
This is a new one but so far I'm really liking it. Perfect for a quick pick me up for your skin. It evens things out with a light coverage, goes on smoothly and is really easy to just throw on with your fingers in a rush. A good summer product.

What are your top drugstore foundations? Leave yours below!