Hello everyone! I'm excited to share this post with you today!


While this may not continue with the package of goodies I received as a gift, this is still beauty related and I hope you enjoy it. Please comment below and tell me what other things you'd like to see in future posts!


Anyways, here is the first item I have on my list for you today:

• Goes on very opaque (I only needed 1 coat, but applied 2 out of habit)
• Bright colour
• OPI hasn't failed me before. Just remember to apply a top coat so it doesn't chip as easily!

Also, I apologize for my cuticles... I have a habit of biting them when I'm nervous or stressed. (I just had some oral surgery so I'm not surprised they're this bad haha;;)


And the shot using the design plate!
I have to say, I had to try this over again about... 3 or 4 times before I managed to get an image on the stamp. I say an image because I literally went from 0% on the stamp to a 100% clear design. I feel accomplished, though, for being able to flaunt a cute design like this (FINALLY). 


Final thoughts
Pros: 

• Hundreds of designs to choose from
• The appeal of an easy system
• Pretty nails! AT LAST!
• You can purchase read-to-go kits (there are many different ones on Konad's site)

Cons:

• You have to purchase plates, where you may not love all of the designs on it
• You have to use their longer-drying nail polish
• Learning curve
• Have to clean the plate after each use

So I would recommend this to anyone who deserves a little help with their nails! Perfect for gifts to young girls and even moms! It's fairly high maintenance, but the results are worth it if you have the patience. 
Although... if you're a starving student like myself... go have a look on my old friend eBay. Most sellers are holding a deal with mixing and matching plates and polishes... so to get the most bang for your buck, take a look there first. Just make sure it's authentic.


Until next time!

Please stay cool in this heat!

 Alright! So here's the latest review I have for you.
I got the urge to take pictures last night when I cracked open another product I received recently. So I hope you enjoy it!


RIMMEL London's eye makeup remover

The Promise:

• Gently removes all eye makeup, including long lasting & waterproof makeup with no oily residue.
• Will not sting or irritate eyes.
• Suitable for sensitive eyes & contact lens wearer
• Dermatologically & Opthalmologically tested.
• Oil free.

Directions: 
Apply cleanser to cotton wool/balls, gently sweep over eyes until all traces of makeup are removed.




As far as the design of the bottle goes, it isn't anything flashy. I prefer this because my first impression is of a clean experience (like their aim is truly cleanliness rather than putting all the budget into the packaging). The top is a flip cap and it's easy to dispense the liquid onto your cotton ball/whatever. The bottle itself is a nice size so I feel I get a good amount for the price.

The liquid is clear and doesn't smell.

 You can find this product in your drugstore (for me in Canada, it's Shoppers Drug Mart).


 It's very important to take off your eye makeup before you go to sleep because of a few things:

1. Your makeup will smudge during the night and it'll be hard to get rid of the raccoon eyes the next morning
2. Bacteria can build up while you sleep
3. Your eyelashes will be more prone to falling out. Since eyelashes are a different type of hair, they grow slower and leave you with sparse eyelashes if you don't wash them regularly. (However there are good bugs on your eyelashes, so it's important not to over wash)

I like to use one cotton pad for each eye. Just like when you wear contacts, it isn't good to mix bacteria and what else from one eye to the other. In case any of the solution gets in your eyes, using an extra cotton pad can help prevent any infections.



A shot of my eye before taking the makeup off....


.... And as you can see, all traces of eye liner and mascara are gone. My eyeliner was a very good waterproof kind. Also, the whites of my eyes aren't irritated (I actually got a little bit of solution in my eye by mistake lol. When this happens, keep your eyes closed and flush thoroughly with water. The uncomfortable sensation should go away).

In all:

• I like the clean look of the bottle
• It's comfortable on my sensitive eyes and skin
• My eyelids felt a little moisturized after!
• It does what it says (removes eye makeup)
• Affordable and accessable

I hope you enjoyed this!
Until next time!

So! I have a lot planned for this blog for the next little bit!
I was recently given a whole WHACK of beauty products by a friend of the family's. Even though it wasn't asked of me, I'd like to review some of the products for you guys!

So the first one is:


RIMMEL London's Sweet Jelly lipgloss!
As soon as I saw these I thought they were the cutest shades, so I was really happy to try them out!
The one on the left (light pink) is called 'Yummy' and the other one is called 'Delicious' (sooo cute~~!). So this will be a sort of comparison post, but I have a feeling that these guys will share an equal amount of love from me haha!

Anyways, I've been using RIMMEL products for a while now, and I'm always satisfied with their products because they aren't afraid to go a little funky with their shades. In this case, the shades are pretty generic, but I would recommend any of RIMMEL's products (that I've tried so far at least).

OK! So this lip gloss is meant to offer a non-sticky formula that tastes good! It's also sheer, so it won't colour your lips as much as, say, a lipstick or some other lip gloss~! (Which is nice if you want a more nudy/flirty look that isn't too dramatic)


The lighting's a little weird, but you can tell that Yummy is a little more peachy than Delicious. You can also see the glossy effect on my wrist and how sheer it is (This is actually applied pretty thickly here so the colour showed up better).
Even after I wiped off the gloss, my wrist was very smooth and felt moisturized! So after you've been eating and drinking while wearing this, you can still feel like your lips are still looking perky!

Nevertheless, these glosses are great for school, a casual day out or even just stepping out to go to the movies! While it still has that glossy texture (which might not be for you) it still offers that cute feeling you have of your lips feeling full and flirty!

Until next time!

Hi everyone! I love eyeliner so much, and for the past couple of years I've kept to Maybeline's waterproof eyeliner. (you can find it in most drugstores) But recently I've been using L'Oréal's eyeliner, so here it goes:

Maybeline

• Waterproof
• Comes in extra black, black and brown (Those might not be the names, I'm just doing the basic colours here)
• felt tip applicator
• liquid

L'Oréal

• comes in waterproof or... not waterproof (in this case, I'm comparing the non-waterproof one)
• black and brown
• felt tip applicator
• liquid

Comparing the two here is what I have to say:
The look of both eyeliners is very plain. I think L'Oréal's looks a little more elegant and mature, but you wouldn't have to be embarrassed carrying either with you to school or work. L'Oréal's is a little longer though, which I like because then I can have a better grip when applying the eyeliner. (In effect it is easier to apply consistent lines!)

In comparing the tips:

Maybeline is the far left, L'Oréal black is in the middle and L'Oréal brown is on the far right.
While the tip for Maybeline is pointier, it becomes thick way too quickly for my tastes. If I angle my hand only slightly while applying my makeup, I suddenly have a glob of liquid eyeliner on my eyelid. On the other hand, I find the L'Oréal tip much more flexible and easier to use. I can angle my hand with no worries and come out with a great look almost everytime.

 Please excuse lack of concealer and brightness haha;; I wanted to demonstrate how thin I could go with L'Oréal's eyeliner!

You can also see that that the consistency is much thicker on both middle and right examples (but this could be because one they're newer than the one on the left).

In short:
I prefer L'Oréal's eyeliner to Maybeline's because even though the Maybeline is waterproof, the overall joy of putting on L'Oréal's eyeliner outweighs that.
Both last for majority of the day, but Maybeline has a habit of rubbing off.
If you want blue eyes to pop, then use a brown liner! They compliment each other.

Both are fine eyeliners. I just prefer one over the other.

Until next time!