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Revlon ColorStay Brow Tint
What a unique product! These liquid brow liners are designed to recreate natural hair-like strokes, With an ultra-fine tip applicator for precise application this liner adds serious fullness and shape to brows. With Revlon’s longwear ColorStay... +
What a unique product! These liquid brow liners are designed to recreate natural hair-like strokes, With an ultra-fine tip applicator for precise application this liner adds serious fullness and shape to brows. With Revlon’s longwear ColorStay formula, they're waterproof, buildable and lightweight to create smudge-proof colour with a soft matte finish. I found that layering the two shades (Taupe and Soft Brown) gave me the best look. TIP: Start by outlining brows prior to filling them in for optimal precision. Though these aren't my HG brow product, I found them to be way better than anything Maybelline or L'Oreal are doing at the drugstore for brows right now. Shades available: Taupe • Soft Brown • Dark Brown • Soft Black
(see my full makeup look using this product here: https://www.classicallycontemporary.com/2018/12/revlon-fall-2018-my-favourite-products.html)
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REVLON PHOTOREADY Insta-Sculpt CONTOURING PALETTE
Revlon is taking highlighting and contouring to the next level with their new easy to use powder palettes: two highlighting ones (PhotoReady Galaxy Dream™ Highlighting Palette and PhotoReady Sunlit Dream™ Holographic Highlighting Palette) and... +
Revlon is taking highlighting and contouring to the next level with their new easy to use powder palettes: two highlighting ones (PhotoReady Galaxy Dream™ Highlighting Palette and PhotoReady Sunlit Dream™ Holographic Highlighting Palette) and this gorgeous contour, blush and highlight one. These finely-milled shades apply so much better with a brush than with a finger in my swatches, so don't be fooled - the payoff is pretty great on the skin. That being said, I find the warm contour to be a touch too orange for my liking, and the blush could have less sheen for my day-to-day look. Otherwise, I'm pleased with this palette and I'll continue to take it with me on the go. -
Almay Goddess Gloss
This beautiful iridescent gloss from Almay provide a boost of moisture to my lips and looks great over a pink lipstick. It has a serious high-shine finish and is comfortable to wear. The formula is made with pomegranate, grape and raspberry oils so... +
This beautiful iridescent gloss from Almay provide a boost of moisture to my lips and looks great over a pink lipstick. It has a serious high-shine finish and is comfortable to wear. The formula is made with pomegranate, grape and raspberry oils so you don't need to worry about dry, wrinkly lips. -
Revlon Colorstay Full Cover Foundation
This new foundation from Revlon is supposed to replace my beloved Colorstay Whipped Foundation though they aren't that alike in my opinion. This foundation is extremely similar to Maybelline Dream Velvet though! They both smooth on easily with that... +
This new foundation from Revlon is supposed to replace my beloved Colorstay Whipped Foundation though they aren't that alike in my opinion. This foundation is extremely similar to Maybelline Dream Velvet though! They both smooth on easily with that diffused, weightless finish that leaves my skin feeling comfortable all day. Full Cover from Revlon has a built in primer and a Soft-Flex Complex™to stay on for up to 24 hours. I wore this foundation exclusively on a recent work trip in Montreal, and I loved how quick it was to apply. I never worried about my face looking too cakey or oily, and it stayed put so well. I really enjoy this foundation for my combo skin, especially in the summer when I need to control my shine even more.
https://www.classicallycontemporary.com/2018/12/revlon-fall-2018-my-favourite-products.html
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Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum
The Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules promise to erase your fine lines and even out the texture of your skin. This serum comes housed in these adorable pink pods, and can be torn open to dispense one application of the serum - this covers my... +
The Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules promise to erase your fine lines and even out the texture of your skin. This serum comes housed in these adorable pink pods, and can be torn open to dispense one application of the serum - this covers my face, neck and decolletage. I will apply this serum 2-3 times per week, since you'll still see results and this will prolong the life of one bottle.
Note: Don’t use benzoyl peroxide at the same time as retinol - it can deactivate it. Use retinol at night and bp in the am, if you're suffering from more intense breakouts.
As someone with very sensitive skin, I might apply my retinol or acids only on certain parts of my skin that need brightening and cell turnover - top of the nose, chin, forehead, cheeks. I find that I'll get dryness around the corners of my nose, and the skin becomes itchy and flaky. Be aware of these minor reactions because it seems like this area on me is too thin for exposure to exfoliating treatments.
https://www.classicallycontemporary.com/2019/01/what-is-retinol-good-for-elizabeth.html
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RODIAL Dragons Blood Lip Mask
These lip masks are such a fabulous beauty treatment. Perfect for plumping up dry lips before a big event, or as part of a pamper evening. VERY IMPORTANT! Note that these biocellulose masks are housed between two thick layers of fabric, one of which... +
These lip masks are such a fabulous beauty treatment. Perfect for plumping up dry lips before a big event, or as part of a pamper evening. VERY IMPORTANT! Note that these biocellulose masks are housed between two thick layers of fabric, one of which I didn't remove in the photo above. The texture should be identical to any other biocellulose material: super thin and jelly, just like second skin. -
The Better Skin Co. Better Skin Amaze Balm
I'm all about an oil-packed balm to soothe dry skin in the winter. This lemony-fresh cream is very rich, but can still be used on all skin types. Dry skins can use it as a daily moisturizer, combo skins can use it at night, and oily skins can use it... +
I'm all about an oil-packed balm to soothe dry skin in the winter. This lemony-fresh cream is very rich, but can still be used on all skin types. Dry skins can use it as a daily moisturizer, combo skins can use it at night, and oily skins can use it as a targeted treatment when healing blemishes, or on problem areas like elbows and knuckles. I adore the cute pink spatula that comes with this product, along with the convenient jar packaging. Keep this in your travel bag as an all-in-one lotion that will heal a scab and calm dry patches very quickly. -
NUXE huile prodigieuse riche
I’ve loved NUXE for a long time. I'm so chuffed to have this brand-new rich version of NUXE's legendary moisturizing oil to indulge in this winter. I've used the original for years, and even keep a teeny bottle of it in my bag to tame fly-aways... +
I’ve loved NUXE for a long time. I'm so chuffed to have this brand-new rich version of NUXE's legendary moisturizing oil to indulge in this winter. I've used the original for years, and even keep a teeny bottle of it in my bag to tame fly-aways and keep my nails looking fresh. This thicker version is ideal for the wicked, dry weather we’ve had recently. I'ts great for targeted treatment on the heels, elbows and knees too. Get into the routine of applying this product to problem areas after the bath or shower before bed, and you'll see your skin's texture transform in no time. -
Filorga Optim-Eyes
This lash serum comes with a brush-tip applicator, and the brow side has a rubber mascara brush. The product contains a great amount of serum since it is double-sided, and note that it is the same formula on each end. Though I haven't done a true... +
This lash serum comes with a brush-tip applicator, and the brow side has a rubber mascara brush. The product contains a great amount of serum since it is double-sided, and note that it is the same formula on each end. Though I haven't done a true before-and-after, I can confirm that this growth serum keep my lashes and brows so healthy and nourished. Winter can wreck havoc on skin and hair, which is why we should be moisturizing our eye and brow area constantly - but with the right products. This is definitely a great option for the price, since most eyelash/brow growth serums contain less than half the amount of Optim-Eyes. -
Foreo Luna Play Plus
This small version of my Luna Mini is a round pebble-like silicone brush that helps you wash your face in a clean, gentle and effective manner. Apply your cleanser onto the face and massage around with the Luna Play Mini for 1-2 minutes. I keep this... +
This small version of my Luna Mini is a round pebble-like silicone brush that helps you wash your face in a clean, gentle and effective manner. Apply your cleanser onto the face and massage around with the Luna Play Mini for 1-2 minutes. I keep this device in my travel bag, since it dries so fast and really amps up my skincare routine after long & nasty flights. Not to mention removing sunscreen, this little helper is a godsend. I think I like my $59 Play Mini more than my Luna Mini because the size is so compact, it gets into the grooves of my face better. The gentle vibrations are amazing for loosening debris and exfoliating sensitive skin. You need to grab one of these. -
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