Summer Fav's : See what products get my stamp of approval!

As the summer (sad to say it) comes to an end in the next few weeks I thought I would talk about a few products Ive been loving this summer.

Here are my summer 2010 fav's!


1) Cargo Cosmetics 3 triple action mascara: I love the brush and the fact that it separates my lashes and appear to make them longer which lets be honest any girl would want! This one took some getting used to but now I love it!

2) Mac Cosmetics 'Naked Lunch' eyeshadow: Described as a 'minimal pink with shimmer' by Mac and described as a 'looks good on everyone and is a super pretty colour everyone should have' by me :)

3) Bodyography's Translucent Powder: A new brand I recently discovered that I'm really liking! Not to mentioned I used this awesome pressed translucent powder on 3 NHL hockey players and it worked beautifully ;)

4) Vasanti Cosmetics Liquid Cover Up: Um only my personal holy grail foundation and cover up in one! Even if I just wear this product under my eyes its one amazing product that makes people believe I have zero dark circles when in fact....well you get my point! love love love!

5) CoverFx Matte FX Oil Absorbing & Blotting Powder: I wear the medium shade and it keeps me matte as can be especially with this super humid and sticky summer we've had. THANK YOU CoverFX for this product!

6) Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner: This spray has kept my skin cool, hydrated and looking soft and smooth all summer long! Read my review to see all the reasons why I heart this product!

7) Annabelle 'Oh My Goth' Smudgeliner: Well actually I wear the black (oh my goth) and brown (Rich Chocolate) religiously. They glide on so smooth and are easy to smudge for that smokey look. They are super pigmented and actually stay on my eye even in this heat! This is one product I think everyone should have!

These are just some of the product Ive been reaching for over and over this summer so they get my Tried & Tested stamp of approval ;)

What are some of your summer fav's?

Annabelle Minerals & Lip Plumping Gloss The Way 2 Go for Summer!

I'm generally not a fan of mineral makeup ill be honest although recently I've been pleasantly surprised with the quality of mineral makeup. Annabelle Cosmetics Minerals line is no exception.

The foundation covered and evened out my skin which I didn't think it would. I still used my regular concealer under my eyes but only the minerals on the rest of my face and it worked really well.

The blush and bronzer are pigmented yet soft so its easy to use and nothing to be afraid of lol.
The Lip Plumping glosses have a great texture to them however the pale pink one is super sheer and doesn't show too much on me. They were a little hard to squeeze out of the tube but I'm told there is new packaging on its way to make this easier.

The Pigment dust was swept on with a fluffy brush for a light application since I didn't want to be SO matchy with my green outfit but the beauty about these pigments is that with a denser brush the shade could be quite vibrant which adds versatility.

I decided to do a FOTD using my Annabelle & Marcelle key items.
Here's what I used (with the exception of the dark pink gloss)



Face:
Annabelle Barely Beige Minerals Foundation($12.50)
Annabelle Minerals Powder Bronzer inTerra($10.50)
Annabelle Minerals Powder Blush in Au Natural($10.50)

Eyes:
Annabelle Minerals Pigment Dust in Eco Chic ($8.50)
Mac Shroom Eyeshadow on brow bone
Annabelle Smudgeliner in Rich Chocolate (Reviewed here)
Marcelle Volume Precision Mascara (Reviewed here)

Lips:
Annabelle Volume Lip Pluming Gloss in Sweet Tweet ($8.50) (Cherryoke also shown in pic)

Annabelle continues to impress me with each new launch of products. Some have turned into daily wears for me which is cuz I'm a pretty simple girl in terms of daily makeup. These products were light and did the job. A great choice for summer when wearing heavy liquid foundation isn't an option.


* These products were sent by Marcelle Group for consideration however all reviews are based on my honest opinions.

Thank you Smudge Eyeliner & High Definition Volume Mascara!!

I got around to playing with more of the wonderful donations from the Toronto Beauty Blogger meetup a few weeks ago.

This time it was the Annabelle Cosmetics Smudge Eyeliners & Marcelle High Definition Volume Mascara. I was so happy when I saw the smudge liners were included because the one I had been using (also Annabelle one of my favs) was about the size of my pinky finger and becoming very hard to sharpen!

I have been wearing the Rich Chocolate color everyday for the past week and love it. The color isn't as harsh as black so its perfect for daytime. The smudger tool attached to one end of the liner makes creating a softer look a lot easier than using my finger or a qtip and the creamy texture of the pencil really allows it to glide on smooth.

The Smudge liners come in 12 different colors.


With their superior long-lasting formula and rich colour pay-off, Annabelle Smudge liners are a must-have to add depth to any look! Let them glide to create a defined line, or blend gently with the built-in smudger tip to achieve a smoky, sultry look.

The colors I tested were Rich Chocolate, Vortex Violet & OhMyGoth!
Here are the swatches.


The rubber smudger on the back is easy to use and soft enough that it wont pull your skin too hard. Debuting in February of 2009 this liner was voted as the 2009 Chatelaine winner so you know it must be fab! (for a list of where you can find this product click here)



I also received the Marcelle High Definition Volume Mascara which I didn't think anything of until I tried it and WOW!

Just look at these lashes! Need I say more??


The website states it has a ultra-flexible polymer brush with microchambers that seizes lashes one by one, without clumps. That's exactly what it does however I don't find the brush all too flexible, in fact the bristles are quite sharp and I teared up the first time I used it as it hurt when it accidentally hit the inside of my eyelid. Once I got used to it however I haven't had that problem again and am totally satisfied with how well this mascara works for me.

It curls and separates my lashes just the way I like and although most times I use 2 coats by habit I really don't need to as one coat does just as good of a job. Its also enriched with oil olive and rice brand wax, and the revitalizing lightweight gel formula provides maximal volume without any heavy feeling. Another great thing that I find is super important these days in terms of mascara is that its hypo-allergenic and perfume free so reactions are less likely to happen.

Also released in February 2009 its available in 3 colors: Black, Soft Black & Brown and can be found at pharmacies and mass retails stores across Canada (for a list of where you can find this product click here)

The Marcelle Group has done a fantastic job at keeping us happy with wonderful and innovative products. Do you have a favorite Marcelle or Annabelle Cosmetics product?

FOTD: Navy Smokey Eye

I was playing around with some of my shadows this weekend and ended up with this look. I really adore the way navy suits my eye color and its a nice change from the typical black smokey eye.

(sorry for the blurry pic)





Here's what I used.

Face:

• Gosh Cosmetics Foundation Primer
• Face Atelier Pro Liquid Foundation in #7
• Mac Cosmetics Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30
• Mac Cosmetics Mineralized Skin Finish in Medium Deep
• Mac Cosmetics Blush in Trace Gold (on upper cheeks & apples)
• Mac cosmetics Blush/Bronzer in Blunt (to contour)
  

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
• Mac Cosmetics Shadow in Shroom (all over lid,tear duct and on brow bone)
• Mac Cosmetics Shadow in Deep Truth (in crease and lower lash line)
• Annabelle Waterproof Liner in Black (on upper and lower lash line and smudged with brush into lash line)
• CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara in Very Black

Lips:

• Face Atelier Lip Glaze in Cameo

The deep Truth I have is from the Shadowy Lady quad palette like the one below. Shroom is one of my fav must have shades by Mac I wear it almost every day.



In the pics the navy kind of looks grey but in person there was a hint of blue. I tried to capture the image as best as I could but it was hard to capture the true color.

Here is the pic I tweeted from my phone you can see the colors a bit better.


What do you guys think?
Have you tried a navy look?

xoxo
Farah