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About

My name is Mikayla! I'm a 22 year old University Graduate with a passion for all things beauty. I stumbled into the online beauty community a year ago and have been obsessed with youtube videos and blogs ever since. After watching hundreds of videos over the past year I figured it was about time I joined the community and posted my own thoughts in my own little space. I'm also recently graduated, unemployed and headed for college in September.

I really enjoy all things beauty, and I really like telling my friends what I think about products so writing them down just felt natural. To me, make up isn't something that you wear to make yourself look prettier, it's something you do on yourself for yourself. It has the power to give you strength to tackle a rough day, the courage to find your inner confidence and sparkle like every girl is meant too.

Other than beauty, I love fashion. Beauty and Fashion are the keys to my heart, along with a great deal. I'm all about a decent deal, and budget shopping is my favourite.

I can't wait to start this journey with the internet and all of you!

Disclaimer

Just a general disclaimer:

I am not a professional makeup artist, I am completely self taught, any posts on beauty products are purely personal opinion and should not be taken as fact.

Beauty items shown on this blog are purchased by myself, or as a gift from family members.

Any and all reviews on products are based on my opinions alone.

Everyday Essentials Drawers

Saturday, 3 October 2015

I mentioned in my September Favourites that having a pretty set essentials routine really helps me be creative in other aspects of getting ready, not trying to figure out which concealer to use or where my eyeliner is really allows me to take a couple extra minutes deciding other aspects of my look, like eyeshadow or lips. It even lets me stay in bed a little longer because I'm not digging around for stuff. I have three drawers on my desk and I start from the top down, keeping a hand sanitizer on top I start with that and then work my way down the drawers.

In the first drawer I keep any base products I will need, primers etc. I keep my NYX Cottage Cheese Eyeshadow Stick for when I want my eyeshadow to really pop, or as a primer for my inner corner highlight, I like this one over Milk because it isn't as stark white which gives it a bit more of a natural look still. Garnier UnderEye Caffeine Eye Roller  for days when I have especially bad bags, or I'm not feeling well to make myself look more awake. Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray I also keep my setting spray in here because I use it both before and after applying my makeup on especially long days. Sephora Collection CC Eye Cream and Concealer I have a birth mark on the inner corner of my left eye, which is red, so on no makeup days or when it is particularly prominent I use this before my primer to try and combat some of that redness. Pix Flawless Base Primer I love how dewy this makes my skin when it is really dry. Urban Decay Primer Potion Hands down the only primer I will ever use, I absolutely adore this stuff and have a backup already.

This drawer isn't as full as the first one, because I rotate this one more often. I swap out blush and highlighter pretty often or when the seasons change, and concealer when I run out. Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Light/Fair I used the heck out of this last year, and when I was running out of my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, I decided to go back to it it was on sale! and I love it again. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Foundation in Fair I got this on boxing day last year and it's amazing, I use it primarily to set my concealer and a light dusting on the cheeks, but it smells like chocolate, *insert heart eyes emoji* Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Medium  I got this as a sample in my ipsy bag a year ago and I'm still using it almost every day and haven't hit pan yet, it's the perfect bronzer (and it smells good). ELF Blush in Mauve  Great for the fall as it is a deep pink, but it is a really buildable shade,  I don't use a lot of it, and it requires a couple applications to really get a lot of pigment but I think that's whats good about this kind of shade. ELF Baked Blush I mentioned this in my favourites as well, I really like the effect over the Too Faced Powder, and it's the perfect subtle highlight.

This drawer is everything I need to really finish my face in the morning. I have nail scissors and tweezers for any little random eyebrow hairs and the obviously required eyelash curler.  Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub to use as I finish getting ready to prep my lips for whatever I decide to do that day. Anastasia Brow Wiz in Caramel I do my brows before my eyeliner because if my brows turn out a little bolder I match my eyeliner to however they turn out, if that makes sense- I like it all to look flawless so having crazy brows and no eyeliner doesn't look finished to me, so brows are first. Covergirl Liquiline Blast my favourite eyeliner for either lining my actual eyelid or tightlining, this baby is my go to. Benefit They're Real Gel Eyeliner I really like this product and it's about time I buy a full size, I like the concept and the way it applies and that it stays where it is supposed to. Rimmel Lift Me Up Mascara The first time I used this I made my sister smell it, because the light scent of cucumber is refreshing in the morning, especially because I've never found a mascara that smells nice. Besides the scent I like the effect it gives on my lashes- you can expect a full review on this sometime soon!

What are some of your everyday essentials? I would love to hear about them!

Labels: beauty, benefit, covergirl, ELF, everyday essentials, garner, lush, nix, Pixi, rimmel, too faced, urban decay

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May 2015 Favourites!

Friday, 29 May 2015

It's that time again, favourites time! I love reading and watching monthly favourites posts/videos.

Beauty Favourites

For beauty this month I haven't really been wearing a lot of makeup, which makes my list a lot more streamlined into products that when I have been wearing makeup I have been going to time and time again. Morphe Brushes Jaclyn Hill Favourites Palette I ordered this in the middle of April, and finally received it in the middle of May. The quality is amazing, pigmentation is insane, and the colours all really work well together, I have posted a full review you can check out here. E.L.F Contouring Blush and Bronzer Duo in Blushed/Bronzed I found this while going through my collection, to me it looks to be a pretty convincing dupe for the NARS Laguna Bronzer and Orgasm Blush duo. For a product that is only a couple of dollars it is worth the money. Urban Decay Naked Lipgloss in Sesso My go to lipgloss from the Naked on the Run palette. It is the perfect shade for a natural look but isn't too light or too sticky, this guy makes me want to buy the other ones from the collection, I posted a full review of the Naked on the Run palette here.

Sonia Kashuk Eyes on Neutral- 02 Palette an absolutely amazing matte neutral palette that I picked up when Target was closing in Canada I am still mourning the loss that I believe was only a dollar. I'm loving this palette. E.L.F Eyeliner and Shadow Stick Duo a cream eye pencil on one side and a eyeliner on the other side, I really like the liner side as it is a soft brown that is a lot softer than black for me personally. Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon featured in my 6 shades for Spring and Summer post (check it out here) I got this last summer and absolutely loved it, and the love has carried over this year as well. Rimmel Colour Rush in 120 All You Need is Pink this goes on a little sheer and the colour really builds after a couple of minutes on the lips, which I need to remember when I put this on. I love the slightly light red, pinkish tone to the colour and I'm really liking this range as a whole.

Last but not least, NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Struddle A blue toned baby pink that isn't too pale but isn't too bold either. I featured this in my 6 shades for Spring and Summer post as well.

Others 

For more random favourites this month, I've finished Friends on Netflix (which was heartbreaking and makes me want to start it all over again) Hands up if you want a Chandler...just me? I've also gotten into wearing a watch and bracelet every day, and have been in complete love with Connor Franta's A Work in Progress I posted a full review which you can check out here. I have also been drinking a lot of water and Iced Tea (that I make with real tea and no sugar!) that has gotten me through a couple of heat waves in the last couple of weeks!

What have you been loving for the month of May!? I can't believe it's almost June!

Labels: Connor Franta, friends, may favourites, Morphe Brushes, NYX, Revlon, rimmel, Sonia Kashuk, urban decay

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5 Spring/Summer Polishes

Friday, 22 May 2015

I'm on a "use all the beauty products I have kick" which is ironic because I just posted a review of the new Jaclyn Hill palette but I got that like a month ago therefore justified. As part of this kick, I'm really going through the products in my collection and focusing on using those before I purchase more, which is difficult in the Spring and Summer when not only do your finger nails show, but your toes do as well. As part of my effort, I have found my 5 nail polishes for the warmer months, that were already in my collection.

Probelle Nail Laquer in Into the Blue A really pretty, soft blue shade that stands out on the nails without being overpowering. Perfect to compliment almost any outfit. Rimmel 60 Seconds Hot Chili Pepper A favourite for sure, a glossy burnt orange shade with just the right amount of red, a bit more bolder. Ciate Apple and Custard A muted green, two coats gives you a more opaque finish, I've gotten so many compliments when I wear this polish. Revlon Parfumerie in China Flower I'm not even sure if these are sold anymore I hope they are! Smells really nice, and another orangey-red colour, a more sheer formula but easily build able! Sinful Colours in Shock and Awe I've posted about this one before, a bit more of a bolder colour, but a perfect deep shade of purple.

What are your favourite colours for Spring and Summer?

Labels: 5 spring and summer polishes, ciate, probelle, Revlon, rimmel, round up, sinful colors

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3 Black Liners to Tightline

Friday, 27 March 2015

As my makeup style evolves, I'm preferring a more natural look which is ironic because this is about black eyeliners I was never one for dark bold lines around my eyes, and always aimed for thiner lines whenever I did my liner. As I cannot master the winged eyeliner literally to save my life I cannot do a wing and the spring/summer seasons are approaching, the more natural look is coming into trend, along with sweat proof makeup and the like. Point of the story: I've been tight lining my upper lash line only lately.

Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet in Black Velvet A really great true black pencil liner, it's creamy and glides on really easy, and stays around. This is more on the higher end budget for me, especially for an eyeliner, but I like it and use it none the less.

Covergirl Liquiline Blast My original drugstore pencil eyeliner love. Same deal as the Urban Decay one, creamy, stays in place, applies easily but is more affordable.

Rimmel Scandaleyes My favourite of the three, this one is the cheapest of the three and the best one in terms of quality and pigmentation. It's just the one I reach for the most, but it does the same thing as the other ones, I can't quite put my finger on why but it's my favourite.

Labels: 3 black liners to tight line, bblogger, beauty, cover girl, rimmel, urban decay

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Rimmel BB Cream

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Recently, while at Shoppers Drugmart, I stumbled upon a sale. Ooops. My grandmother should know to just keep me away from Shoppers- or sales. Well, I was there to shop for a post I'm planning for next week.


Anyways, I was looking into BB creams, as I have mentioned before, BB creams and tinted moisturizers are more my style- not too much coverage (so I don't look horribly hilarious sans freckles on my face). I have been using the L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier- and I do enjoy it, but something maybe not $20 a bottle is preferred.

And this is where I found the sale. Rimmel has a couple different BB/foundation type options, and while I am a major fan of their concealers, I had never tried the foundations etc for my fears of weird face. Well, I'm not one to turn down a bargain. The Rimmel London BB Cream 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup retails in Canada for $9.99 half the price of my L'Oreal one! Take in the fact it was on sale for $2.50 less ($7.49) I could hardly say no.. right?

Pros:
- Light coverage
- promises 9 in 1 (primes, moisturizes, minimises pores, conceals, covers, smoothes, matifies, brightens and helps protect)
- Lasts all day
- Under $10

Cons:
- Only 3 shades available (light, medium, dark)
- slightly Orange tint in the Light shade

To be critical, the light shade is slightly orange, now that could just be how it appears on my face, I am very pale. The limited shade selection pretty much made me get the lightest shade available, which is then orange. I am hoping that in the summer, if I get a tan (a girl can dream right?) that it will appear a lot better on my skin.

I have found that the best way to blend this in, personally, at least is with a damp Beauty Blender. It sheers it out a bit, and takes away that orange tint.

Overall, I am using it. Maybe as I get a little darker in the summer, and figure out some more tricks I could grow to like it a little more. But for $7.49, I don't feel like I wasted my money.

Have any of you tried the Rimmel London BB Cream? What is the best way to use it, and not appear orange? :)

Labels: beauty blender, blogger, review, rimmel

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