When in Rome, definitely do as the Romans do! Especially if it involves a trip to the Colosseum!

Good morning everyone!
This Vasanti kick I've been on has been a tough one to break. With all the great products I've won and their quality blowing me away I've got to share them with all of you! So, as you may have heard I won a prize pack from Vasanti over Christmas that included their Brazilian Bronzer, Vitamin E infused Lip Shine, this eyeshadow duo and their Brighten Up! Enzymatic Microdermabrasion. 


To be completely honest with you all, I wasn't jumping with joy to open their Silky Eyeshadow Duo. I own about a million and never use any (I generally stick to black eyeliner & mascara for everyday) so this was the product I was least enthused about.

I opened it last expecting some strange colours that I would never wear like bright blue & green or pink & purple - what colour would a Colosseum be anyway? Well, after opening the box I was initially pleasantly surprised with the gorgeous packaging these eyeshadows come in.

A gorgeous, sturdy silver case with a flip top lid? How vanity worthy! I want a collection of these just for display purposes alone. I don't want to put this in with my other eyeshadows in fear of it becoming scratched or damaged. I think it's already earned a "stay out" spot.

AND not only is the outside gorgeous but there is a large mirror inside paired with a couple of amazingly shimmery and soft eyeshadows. I was thrilled to see these shades as I'm always looking for a delicate neutral eye that I can do everyday or a shimmer shadow to add to my basic black eyeliner look.

So to answer my own question I guess the Colosseum is a mixture of golden flecked ivory and shimmering rose gold? All I know is if it looks as good as these shadows, I want to see it! Could there be a better neutral pair?

Now, I will say these shadows aren't incredibly pigmented, but they also probably shouldn't be. I see them as more "enhancing" shades than stand out shades. Something for the brow bone or a sheer wash of colour. They are shimmery without being over the top and do stay true to the colours in the pan. They are incredibly soft and wear well throughout the day without creasing (I use an eyeshadow base, usually NYX). I use the rose gold shade all over my lid then the ivory shade on the brow bone and tear duct. The rose shade gives a warmth to the eye and a little depth, while the ivory makes everything it touches stand out.

As you can see, once again, this whole kit is super co-ordinating. All the colours I received are amazing for creating a soft, bronzy, glowing look without being overly done. All together these look pretty great (will have to do a FOTD). I'm looking to pick up some more of these shadows, I think they may make it into my everyday routine - I know this one already has! I haven't stopped wearing it since the day I got it. It adds a little something extra to my basic eye and also adds a little light. My next choice is definitely Eiffel Tower - two gorgeous matte shades.

Summary
Vasanti Silky Eyeshadow Duo - Colosseum
$20.00 CAD
Available at: Rexall & Vasanti

Have you tried Vasanti's eyeshadows? What do you think of them?

I'm going on a trip... To Vasanti's "North Sea"

Hey everyone!

As you may have read in my previous Vasanti post, I was lucky enough to win a gift set over the Christmas holidays filled with Vasanti goodies from my local Rexall. The set included their Brazilian Bronzer, Lip Gloss, Eyeshadow Duo and Brighten Up! Microdermabrasion Enzyme scrub. Today's post is dedicated to the lip gloss.

I must be honest, I'm very picky about my lip glosses. I hate the feeling of having sticky, heavy or tacky "goop" on my lips, mostly because my long hair always gets stuck in it and partially because it makes me  lick my lips and rub them together incessantly. Needless to say many lip glosses fall into the category of sticky and thick so I was skeptical about trying this gloss.

I was also taken aback by the colour when I pulled the gloss from the box. I thought, "A shimmering nude, brown? I don't know about this." Being so pale it's really easy for a colour like this to wash me of any colour I may have had. Of course I instantly applied this in my rear view mirror while leaving Rexall because, well, don't we all?

This gloss comes with a doe-foot applicator (which I prefer to brushes, less messy in my opinion) that really grabs a lot of product, making "double dipping" not necessary. The gloss also looked a lot lighter on the wand than it did in the tube, which made me a little less uneasy. I slathered it on my lips and stared in my rear view mirror with a grin on my face. To my surprise this gloss wasn't sticky or tacky but smooth and light feeling! The colour was also very sheer so it gave me a great glossy shimmer and a touch of nude without being over powering or washing me out!

I actually have to say I love this gloss. After being disappointed by so many others I'm so pleased I found a good one! And the colour is great and since it is sheer, would work on any skin tone for a glossy shine or as a finishing touch over a nude lipstick. As you can see, it goes great with their Brazilian Bronzer (swatched below) for a beachy, tanned goddess look. Not only are these glosses great in colour and texture but they are loaded with Vitamin E and other antioxidants to keep your lips protected.

I would highly recommend these glosses if you don't like sticky and thick but want a great sheer wash of colour. I definitely want to try this gloss in more shades and will be picking some up soon, I'm thinking I want to try Caspian Sea and Java Sea next, what do you think?

Thank you Vasanti for making me believe in lip gloss again!

Summary

Vasanti Vitamin E Infused Lip Shine - North Sea

$15.00 CAD

Available at: Rexall & Vasanti

Meet My Latin Lover!

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I bet you thought this post was going to be about a tall, dark and gorgeously tanned man - unfortunately it is not, but I think I have the next best thing! This is Vasanti's Brazilian Bronzer. Just before Christmas I was lucky enough to win a giveaway at my local Rexall of a Vasanti prize pack. I was absolutely thrilled as I've wanted to try Vasanti products for a long time but hadn't purchased any yet so this was my first taste. Also see my Eyeshadow Duo, Lip Shine & Brighten Up! posts.

Included in my package was this gorgeous bronzer. I will say that I'm not a huge bronzer person in the winter because I get so incredibly fair and it's really hard to find one that is light enough for me but I do love bronzer in the spring, summer and fall. Having said that, this bronzer is in fact a little dark for me at the moment but that doesn't change my opinion of the bronzer in general (I just need a little colour, it's so cloudy here all winter!).

The packaging of this bronzer is great. I love the large mirror and the really generous pan size. It also has gorgeous artwork (which is unique to each bronzer!) on the front and printing all through the inside. The magnetic closure is another big plus for me, it stays closed even in my incredibly over-stuffed makeup bag!

This bronzer has a great colour and finish. The colour is so natural when applied, not orange or red or pink, just a gorgeous believable bronze that would work on such a large variety of skin tones. It also gives a great sheen to the skin that isn't too shiny or glittery like some bronzers can be. I tend to steer towards matte bronzers for contouring but this one is great for adding extra healthy colour and a really natural glow to the cheeks.

This is a saturated swatch applied with my finger so you can see the true colour and texture against skin. When blended out it is much more sheer. This really is a true "bronze", actually one of the most true bronzers I have ever come across and really does give you that amazing "Brazilian Glow" that we are all striving for (without the damaging real tan!). I know I'm going to absolutely love this in the summer but right now I'm just too darn pale. I can't wait to make this part of my routine so I can have a piece of my "Latin Lover" everyday!

This bronzer also contains nourishing and anti-aging benefits and is talc free. An added bonus to an already stellar bronzer.

Summary

Vasanti Brazilian Bronzer

$25.00 CAD

Available at: Rexall & Vasanti

Have you tried this Bronzer or any other Vasanti products? What are your thoughts? Let me know!

[REVIEW] Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

Hey everyone,

Today I'm doing a review of Consonant's Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream.  

I'm so excited to share this review with you, almost as excited as I was to receive this amazing product! As you may know, one of my New Years Resolutions is to go more natural (and organic) with my skin care routine - so this product is a "natural" fit. (Ha, that was a terrible pun but I had to!)

Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream is an amazing mixture of butters, oils and organic extracts formulated to firm, moisturize and reduce fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. Now, being 23 I don't have a lot of need for a "firming" eye cream but I do believe in good preventative skin care and am always looking for an amazing eye moisturizer - as I have extremely dry skin around my eyes. This eye cream includes some amazing moisturizers like shea butter, vitamin E and many, MANY different oils.

REVIEW 

This eye cream works amazingly for me! It gives me fantastic moisture around my eyes that doesn't dissipate during the day (even hours later I can feel the hydration around my eyes!). My eyes also look brighter, more rested and my dark circles are less noticeable. 

This cream also has some other things going for it. First, it comes in an airless pump - in my opinion the BEST kind of packaging to keep ingredients stable and dispense the right amount every time. It is also an all natural and organic way to look after your delicate eye area and can be used all the way up to the lash line because it is so gentle. The smell is also great - the only way I can describe it is "real".  It smells like natural ingredients that haven't been tampered with or masked by any synthetic fragrance. 

This cream is ultra rich but sinks into the skin in seconds, resulting in a great base for eye make-up or eye primers. 

I have to say, it's no wonder this cream won Chatelaine's Canadian Star Product award last year. It's an outstanding eye cream, all natural and organic and delivers results. What more could you ask for? 

Summary

Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

$36.00 CAD

Available at: Consonant & The Shopping Channel

REP Beauty: Blush (Review)

Good morning everyone! Today I have another REP Beauty post for you, this time on their Blushing Blush. As you may know from my last post REP Beauty is a Canadian brand out of Edmonton, Alberta that offers a great range of high quality beauty products. This blush is another item that I received from REP.

The shade I received in the blush is Romance. This is a light, pure pink with intense icy shimmer. I was so excited with the colour, as I love a light pink blush, but was a little disappointed when I noticed the amount of shimmer in the product. Not only is there a "sheen" shimmer but there is also much larger pieces of shimmer, almost along the lines of a glitter. I am one to steer clear of any glitter, I don't even like a lot of shimmer in my eyeshadows or lipglosses most of the time so I don't find myself getting much wear out of this blush. 

It was hard to get a photo to show the true amount of shimmer in the product, but if you enlarge you may be able to see. Although I personally don't get a lot of wear out of this blush the formulation is excellent. The colour pay of is great, not too much pigment and not too little, and the texture is better than any blush I've ever felt. It is soft and creamy feeling and applies with no streaking at all. Whenever I wear or swatch this blush it stays true for so much longer than I expect. Like with shimmer eyeshadows, I expect the colour to wear off and the shimmer to remain but that is not the case with any of REP Beauty's products. The colour stays just as long as the shimmer and that is quite a while. When I do reach for this blush I use it at night and usually as more of a highlighter or lightly layered over another blush. It looks really nice at night but definitely would not be daytime appropriate. 

The quality and texture of this blush is enough for me to try another shade - hopefully one with less shimmer. I am definitely not discouraged by the shimmer in this particular shade and would highly recommend purchasing the Blushing Blushes. These sell for $14.50 which is very reasonable for the amount and quality. Again, REP Beauty products are available for purchase on their website.

REP Beauty's Website

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Disclosure: I won these products in a giveaway. All opinions on the product are my own and I did not receive any compensation for this post. 

REP Beauty: Eye Shadows (Review)

Hello everyone! Today I have a review post that I'm very excited about. Back in February I came across this new brand REP Beauty. They are a Canadian company out of Edmonton, Alberta that offers an amazing range of high quality products right in my (previous) own backyard. I entered a Valentine's day contest where you had to share your worst Valentine's Day experience (please don't make me repeat it again haha) and I won - proves how bad my story was! Included in my prize pack were three eyeshadows, two frost and one matte, that I will be reviewing today.

I will admit I don't wear eyeshadow on a daily basis. I usually just throw on some black eyeliner and top it off with black mascara. Simple, and to the point. That being said I've been venturing into eyeshadow lately and forcing myself to wear it more regularly and these shadows have really stood out in my collection.

The first photo in the post is of J'Taime and the second photo is the same in an opened compact. I initially (in the catelogue photo) thought this shade would be much more pink-toned but it leans much more towards a coppery, reddish-pink with gold shimmer. REP Beauty offers its shadows in frost or matte formulations, this one falling into the frost category. 

The next shade I received is Frost Bite - a true white with intense shimmer. I find myself using this one a lot to highlight the inner corner of my eyes and sometimes as an all-over wash of shimmer. This is also part of the frost collection. 

The last shadow shade I received is part of the Matte collection and is in a much bigger pot compared to the frost shades - although the gram weight is the same at 3 grams. This is a true matte shadow with great colour pay off that doesn't look chalky at all. The shade I got is Smoke Signal and is an ashy grey. I expected it to be hard to blend and tricky to work with like a lot of other matte shadows I own but I was pleasantly surprised to find it easy to blend and easy to wear (no creasing or fading). 

As you can see from the swatches the pigmentation in these shadows is great - frost & matte alike. I applied these to my hand with my finger. From left to right is Smoke Signal (Matte), Frost Bite (Frost and J'Taime (Frost). The shimmer in the frost shades is very intense. Usually I find frost shades to fade, only leaving the shimmer behind but these shadows stay true throughout the day (I still suggest using an eye primer or concealer as a base for any shadow). 

Here is a look I created using all three shadows for date I had last night. I blended them out really well as I'm still not completely comfortable with a lot of eyeshadow. I also added a coat of LashBlast mascara by Cover Girl in Blackest Black. 

Overall, these shadows give great colour pay-off, great staying power and a really pretty finish, both from the Matte and Frost formulations. The packaging is classic, glossy black with a flip top lid (Frost) and glossy black with a screw-off lid (Matte). The price is also very reasonable for the quality and quantity at $12.75 for both formulations. REP Beauty offers a huge range of colours and I hope to try many more of them. As of right now, REP Beauty is available online for purchase. Please check them out and support a great Canadian company with really great beauty products. Stay tuned for more REP Beauty product reviews. 

REP Beauty Website

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Disclosure: I won these products in a giveaway. All opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation. 

Annabelle Smudgeliners Review

Good Evening Ladies! I hope you are all having a great night, I know I am (blogging! <3) 

Annabelle's Smudgeliners
Top: Armour (Purple/grey with shimmer)
Bottom: Oh My Goth! (Black)

I am always looing for a good eyeliner! A while back I came across a LOT of great reviews for these Annabelle Smudgeliners! I am very picky about my eyeliner as I wear it everyday and like a particular look from it. (Don't worry I will review it in all aspects!) I haven't had very good experiences with eyeliners: too smudgy, too hard, too soft, too waterproof, not waterproof enough..Always something and it makes me very skeptical when trying new liners. Because of this, I tend to put them through quite the test before I decide if I like them or not! Here are a few photos of the liners swatched:

Top: Oh My Goth! Bottom: Armour

This is the liners applied one stroke forward, one stroke back so a total of two swipes. I find them to have very concentrated colour for a very minimum amount of effort and product!

Smudged out: Top: Oh My Goth! Bottom: Armour

The Built-in Smudger

These smudge really well with the built in smudger! BUT, they don't smudge too much! I find there is always a very fine line (haha, no pun intended!) between a liner that smudges well and a liner that smudges too much. I usually prefer a dark, thick line with really concentrated colour, but these have turned me onto the smudged line! Not only do these smudge out really well, but after you smudge them out they stay where you put them! These wear extremely well (and I have oily eyelids) so its hard to me for find a stay put liner!

The colours offered are very extensive, they have a lot of great colours and come out with new ones for collections sometimes! I absolutely love Armour, it is such an amazing Purple/grey without looking too bright or flashy, great to wear everyday instead of black! (I also love the black but come on, black is black and we all need a good black liner!) haha

So heres the breakdown:

Pros

- Colour Selection

- Wearability (don't move on your lids, migrate or fade all day)

- Smudgeable/blendable (without being excessively soft or smudgy)

- Price - these have quite a range in price depending on where you buy them - I got mine for $3.99 but they can go up to $7.99

- Canadian Company (yay!)

- Packaging (love the built in smudger and the lids stay on tight)

- Very Pigmented

Cons

- Hard to create a thin line

- Need to be Sharpened (I just don't like doing it haha)

- A little Soft in texture 

- Not an "all around" pencil for me

My only problem with these is that I can't make the precise line that I like. I would like these a lot more if they could be used for a defined line look and a smudged look. I find I only use them for a smudged look and stick to my Revlon ColorStay for a defined, dark line! Overall, I would recommend buying them though! They are a fantastic pencil to have in your makeup collection and are offered in such a wide variety of colours you are bound to find one you like! Have you tried these? What do you think? Let me know! :)

Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion (Limited Edition)

Hey Ladies! Sorry I took so long to post this today, I didn't expect to have to be stuck at work for so long! So with my Foundation purchase (which wore really, really well today on my oily skin...Like, better than powder foundation! But more on that later!) I also picked up this Limited Edition Lip Fusion Luxe Boudoir Collection in Princess!

Luxe Boudoir Collection in Princess

Theres enough fingerprints on this to get thorough DNA evidence lol sorry

Swatch - Very Glittery

Although I'm not usually one to like glitter in my lip gloss, I find this a little more tasteful than normal glittery glosses. (I may be bias because I love the original formula of Lip Fusion!) This is the original Lip Fusion formula with a SLIGHT tint and purple/blue/pink glitter. Its surprisingly pretty on! (I will try to do a swatch but my lips are so incredibly dry right now I don't want to show them to anyone!) It also gives the same plumping effects as my original Lip Fusion.

Pros:

- Original Lip Fusion formula

- Plumps

- Very pretty finish/colour

- BLACK cap! Love it instead of the silver!

- Gorgeous design on the packaging

- The blue/purple makes your teeth appear whiter

Cons:

- Glittery (if you don't like that)

- Sheer Colour (if you don't like that)

- Price (unless you get it at Winners like me!)

Overall, I love it! I won't wear it as much as my original Lip Fusion because of the glitter and colour but I am defeinitely happy to have it in my collection! If you happen to see these at Winners (there are two other colours available that are equally pretty and glittery) I would suggest picking one up because the price is great, you get the lip plumping benefits and a pretty colour/shimmer!

Fusion Beauty Foundation (Purchase)

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been MIA lately, I've had some major things due for school as well as exams! But now I'm back and super excited to get back to sharing some new stuff with all of you! My most recent purchases are from Fusion Beauty (my beloved brand), so here we go...

(I apologize for the quality of the photos ahead of time, these weren't cooperating I think because of all the silver writing on the packages - NOT flash friendly! haha Plus I need a new camera badly!)

Love Fusion's Packaging - So elegant and simple

Again, love the packaging - Feels super high end (which I consider it to be haha)

This is the first Fusion product I picked up. I got both of these items at Winners (amazing prices) so I'm not sure if they are offered anymore by the company (this particular item isn't on their website anymore). Anyways, this is Fusion Beauty's Skin Fusion Bio-Active Mineral Intuitive Soft Focus Fluid Foundation SPF 10. That s a mouth full haha! And if the name hasn't already explained it all, this is a liquid foundation that (like Revlon and Almay) has an "intuitive" white - skin toned formulation. I'm not really into those types of foundations, I fell like they are gimmicky and don't actually do anything but I did pick this up because of the other claims it makes. This foundation is said to have a:

"Proprietary Bio Active Mineral blend that combines pure Gold with 60 sourced essential minerals and anti-oxidants to activate and boost absorption of nutrients, fight free radicals and rev up cell metabolism." As well as, "Stimulating peptide blend with an anti-bacterial formula to purify, heal blemishes and speed cell renewal for balance and brightness."

I find these to be some pretty bold claims! This is not yet a review post as I just got this so look for a future post addressing all these claims (I hope some of those claims work!)

One measured pump (white with little beads)

Spread out but not blended in

By the way, the pump on this product is really great (twist the lid and it pops out) and amazing for travel because it will never spill! On first glance, I was mostly scared. This is white and was not changing colour! Once you actually work it into the skin it does give a slight tint but is much more akin to a tinted moisturizer than a liquid foundation. I see myself using this as a base for the skincare benefits, topped with my Annabelle Mineral Foundation for extra coverage.

I will be letting you all know how this goes, I'm really excited to try it out! Have you tried any of Fusion Beauty's foundations or Primers? I'm very curious to know what others thought! Let me know! :)

NEXT FUSION BEAUTY PRODUCT COMING UP LATER TODAY!

Fusion Beauty Review

Hey Everyone! This is going to be a review of a couple of Fusion Beauty products that I own! I am going to do this review a little differently than I have in the past in order for you to get the full picture of the products. I will list pros and cons and not just my rave reviews haha! I will also list details separately so that others who do not share my personal preferences in products can make a decision for themselves! Of course I will still share my opinion! Lets get started!

LipFusion in Clear

Doe-Foot Wand

This is the famous Lip Fusion. According to the web site (www.fusionbeauty.com) it is:

"A moisturizing treatment gloss infused with revolutionary technology. Lips become fuller, smoother, perfectly plumped within seconds. Results can last for up to 48 hours. Tiny, dehydrated, marine collagen micro spheres are instantly absorbed by the lips, and seek out the body's natural moisture. When spheres become re-hydrated, they plump and hold onto the moisture they've collected, creating a mild "swelling" of the lip tissue."

When this first hit the market I was skeptical that a gloss could really provide plumping effects and at the $36 USD price tag, I wasn't about to be the first to test it out!

Having said that, I did buy it (haha) but it had been on the market for a while and I heard great things. Here are the pros and cons from my view!

Pros:


- The gloss texture is amazing! Not sticky, but still thick.
- The colour (even though it says clear) gives your lips a really pretty look.
- The PLUMPING/SMOOTHING - I seriously do see a difference and have even had comments on how great my lips looked and "what are you wearing?" It obviously won't be a drastic change but enough to be noticed.
- The slight, not overpowering tingle. Just enough to know its working, not enough that it is uncomfortable.

Cons:


- The price. $36 USD a tube is excessive. Even though I love it and have repurchased I always cringe!
- The packaging isn't my favourite, the cap gets very scratched in my makeup bag.
- I don't find it all that moisturizing, it isn't drying in the least but not as moisturizing as I would like.

Overall, I will (and do) repurchase this. It has the best consistency, look on the lips and plumping/smoothing effects for me. It also has a delicate smell that isn't over powering (I'm not a big fan of smell in my lip gloss). I also love pulling it out of my purse and people saying "Ohhh, I've heard of that stuff, does it work?" great conversation starter haha. (I don't believe there is any cheaper alternative to this product, it is kind of in a league of its own!)

LashFusion XL in Black

Lush, Thick brush.

Next is the Lash Fusion XL Mascara. According to the web site (www.fusionbeauty.com) it is:

"A rich, creamy, and volumizing mascara form ululated to dramatically enhance volume for bigger, bolder, voluptuous lashes with just one stroke!"

This product has a much less intimidating price tag at $24 USD. (I got mine on special at Murale for $10 CAD). And, it does what it says!

Pros:

- Thickening: it is amazing for giving full, soft thick lashes! (what I look for in a mascara!)
- Rich Colour: the black is a really rich black that gives great colour pay off even when dry.
- Texture: it is a dryer consistency and really thick and rich. I love that in a mascara because I feel it layers to build extra thickness.
- Wand: big and fluffy, love that in a mascara wand, it gets every lash!

Cons:


- Packaging: It looks a little bit cheap and the writing all scratches off
- Smell: not the best smelling mascara (but which ones are?) a little chemically
- Excess: sometimes there is a little excess build up on the brush, easily fixable but may be annoying for some.
- Lengthening/Curling: this is a thickening mascara and thats about it! So if you want volume, I highly recommend and if you want length or curl, this probably isn't for you.

I would repurchase this again at the $10 CAD price but probably would not repurchase at the $24 USD price. It is a great mascara but there are just as good cheaper alternatives. If you love Fusion Beauty and want to try this mascara, it is a really good mascara! But if you don't have the money to shell out, there are comparable ones at the drug store!

Oh, Canada!

Hey everyone! I've been doing a lot of research on Canadian beauty brands lately and have been so excited with what I've found that I decided to do a whole look with ALL Canadian products! (YAY!) Lets get started on my Oh, Canada! look!

Canadian Made

Heres what I used.

1) LashFusion XL by FusionBeauty in Black

2) Annabelle Mineral Foundation in Nearly Nude

3) Annabelle Mineral Blush in Au Natural

4) CoverFX Clear Prep Primer

5) LipFusion in Clear

6) Balmshell Smear Campaign in Blackmail Betty

7) Annabelle Smudgeliners in OhMyGoth! and Armour

8) Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Prism

9) Annabelle Studio Pigments in Matte Black 

10) Quo Optical Illusion Concealer in Sand

Concealer Placement

I started out with applying my CoverFX Clear Prep all over my face. Then used my Quo Optical Illusion Concealer with a concealer brush. I placed it under my eyes, the outter corner of my eyes, nose to mouth folds and the bridge of my nose. All places where I tend to get red! (I look so silly in this picture I can't believe I put it up!)

Set With Powder

Built into the Quo concealer is a little pot of yellow-ish toned powder to set your concealer. I used the little finger pad it came with to gently pat powder over my concealed areas for extra staying power and redness reduction.

Blush Placement

Next, I used my new Balmshell Cheek Smear in Blackmail Betty. I applied three dots to my cheeks and blended in with the built in sponge on the other end. (NOTE: You HAVE to be lightning fast in blending this! I stained by cheeks taking this picture and had to scrub to get it off! The end result is worth it though, its a gorgeous colour!) After the blush I buffed in my Annabelle Mineral foundation with a Kabuki brush. I then added a light layer of Annabelle's Mineral Blush for added glow and a bit of shimmer!

Upper Liner

Next, I moved on to eyes. I applied Annabelle Smudgeliner in OhMyGoth! (black) to my upper lash line and created a small wing at the corner to elongate my eye shape. I didn't use the smudger on the top lash line, I wanted a solid, defined look! I went over that line with my Annabelle Studio Pigment in Matte black to smoke it out a tiny bit and to give it more staying power! (By the way, ignore my terrible nail polish! Not even my Seche Vite could keep my Claire's Mood polish on... haha)

Lower Lash Liner

I then took Annabelle's Smudgeliner in Armour, a GORGEOUS grey/purple-ish (hard to explain but so pretty!) and smudged it into my lower lashes for a little colour and a soft line. After that I took a small shadow brush and dipped it into my Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Prism (iridescent white/pink/purple - it changes colour depending on the light angle) and tapped it onto the inner corner and brow bone.

Finish with Mascara

I then applied two coats of LashFusion XL in Black to give my lashes some volume, curl and length!

Glossy Lips

And polished off my look with a coat of LipFusion in Clear (my favourite gloss ever!)

The Finished Product

So heres my finished Canadian look! (I personally think the blush is too heavy but this was my first time using it and as I said, I stained my cheeks taking that picture!) Other than that I absolutely love this look and I love that it is all from Canadian brands! I really hope to see more Canadian Labels making it big in the beauty world soon!

There are a couple things I would like to find from a Canadian brand that I don't yet have! If you know of any great Canadian eye primers, spot concealers (not undereye) or bronzers please let me know! And let me know your favourites from Canadian brands, I'd love to try new things and hear your opinions!

Thanks so much for reading guys, enjoy! :)