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I'm no stranger to blemishes/pimples/hives. So finding makeup that completely covers all that business is kind of hard.

I've recently taken a lot of interest in makeup! Or rather even more. I've always love make up.

After exploring the different options I had for covering my blemish prone skin. I discovered the idea of a primer! A primer is applied before you put on foundation and concealer to create a a more smoother/even skin layer so that the foundation can lay on the skin easier.

A primer is a good start, but I wanted something more. Looking into it further I discovered a coloured BB Cream. Which helps keep your pores clean from the cloggy-ness.

I was amazed by the finish of this product.

Pretty decent application of makeup!

The product is L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier: BB Cream
Recommend that you get a tone above your foundation.

I recommend this product to anyone!

MAY HAUL!

So, I'm not much for making videos. But, I have a MAY HAUL!

I had a bunch of fun stuff come my way this month, and I'm excited to share it with you.

First, clothes.

Two pairs of shorts from H&M to start the summer! And not even uncomfortable. The shorts are made of an incredibly soft material. And what better to welcome the warm weather then two new pairs of fresh shorts.

I also bought a top for each pair. The shirts are interchangeable for each pair.

Excuse the fact that this shirt is backwards, I wore it, and spill some delicious Mother's Day dinner on it! (I like to wear my food) 

I entered into a contest for a free Elle Beauty Box. Something similar to Beauty Box 5! 

I won!

It was full of goodies. 

The best part of these beauty boxes are they you get to sample the products before you by them. Best way to be smart about your money on different products. 

I was really excited about these two products especially. I currently have braces but I expect those to be off soon, which means I will get to test out the white strips! And of course, you all know my love for make up so this CoverGirl Bombshell Volume mascara really made me happy! Can't wait to try this out!

Lastly, I got some great coupon, and a sample for some anti-aging cream. And, at twenty years old, I really need it. 

As I have said before I am not makeup artist, however, I've always wanted myself a professional brush set. Browsing Facebook, as I am, most days I came across a brush set website, that sells various types of Professional Brush Sets! And at a reasonable price!

I was excited on May 7th to receive my Jet Black Professional Brush Set!

It is amazing!

These is my MAY HAUL and I couldn't be happier!

Say no to animal testing!

I only recently started investing time in beauty/cosmetic oriented products. At first, where it came from didn't matter. How they made it didn't matter! Again, I only recently started investing time.

I know that some of the products I use have been spot-lighted for animal testing, but finding a non-animal testing company is sometimes hard to. Apparently, in some places of cosmetic manufacturing, pre-testing on animals is required by law. Why? Because if their is something wrong with the product they developed, it's saves them money and other complications that might result if their first guinea pig is a human (pun intended).

So I figured in an effort to share some animal friendly products, I figured I would show some products I use completely animal-testing free.

Sometimes we all get a little lazy with our hair. So we use dry shampoo! Keeps the hair fresh. Now, it's hard to find an effective dry shampoo. But I've found an effective and animal testing-free product.

Bed Head: Oh Bee Hive from TIGI

I've only been using my new Lush products for a few days. But it has done wonders. Two products I've been using are!

9 to 5 cleansing lotion & aromaco - solid deodorant. 

Lastly, a product I've been using for awhile. A really excellent herbal body lotion. I mostly use it on my hands and arms. But works every where. It is enriched with 100% pure neutral hemp seed oil. And you can be sure they don't test on animals!

Hempz: Pure Herbal Extracts - Body Moisturizer

 All excellent products. I know I have been making a lot of posts about stuff I like. But, I might have found my groove for this blog! Updates will come soon. And, hopefully, you will benefit from the products I share with you.

Say no to animal-testing!

A day in the life of

My days aren't too exciting. I work each day as a house-cleaner as a favour to family.

However, here was my most interesting day thus far! (not as great as it sounds)

10:00 a.m. Made/ate breakfast

I do recommend Natural Selection bacon! I was skeptical of it at first, but gluten free all natural bacon is pretty damn delicious. And less fatty!

1:09 p.m. Took my precious pup Champ for a walk 

It was a lovely plus fourteen degrees here at home. And Champ and I couldn't have enjoyed the walk more.

5:00 p.m. My package from Lush Cosmetics arrived! With a free sample. 

I was so excited to receive this today via UPS! I don't live near any Lush store. So I had to order my bottle. And, they gave my a sample of another product they sell, I will definitely be able to order from them again!

5:10 p.m. I had a marvelous supper! Chinese inspired, of course. 

I don't have too fancy of a life. But I do enjoy getting things in the mail, and especially stuff from my favorite cosmetics company!

Summer time!

The fall and winter are filled with endless hours of homework and work. Where you read books you don't necessarily like, usually textbooks. Writing huge 10 page essays that usually don't even make sense to author.

Now the summer, on the other hand...

Is filled with consuming huge amounts of food, experimenting with new food, and binge-ing on different tv shows. I've currently hit three! Grey's Anatomy, Game of Thrones, and Nashville.

Samosas from the Saturday Market in my town. These are medium lamb, I recommend trying medium lamb samosas from anywhere.

I recently baked homemade peanut butter cookies. Unfortunately I don't do enough baking. So this summer to occupy my time I will bake more.

Now binge-ing on television is just a whole other topic. Grey's Anatomy is coming to close. Christina Yang is leaving (nooooooo!), so, every episode I'm kind of on the edge.

Game of Thrones, well, once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Nashville gives me that soap opera drama-esk thing I'm looking for. Keeps me in the loop! Cheating, the music industry, fraud all the lovely stuff people are enthused to watch on a daily basis.

Lastly, the most important thing about the summer is being able on our free to spend time with my boyfriend Lenny! I spent this weekend with him and it was the best weekend I've had in a long time!

Make-up!

I love makeup. And, no, I'm no self proclaimed make up guru. But I do have a few favourite website I like to turn for my cosmetics.

All of these websites are can be quite expensive. But, you can purchase them as you feel necessary.

I was introduced to this company when my roommate went on a trip to Halifax, I don't believe they have a location in my province. But, they make all natural products. Made fresh. Lush!

They offer everything from body lotion, to facial cleansers, to soap bars. Like I said, these are completely natural products. I will tip my hat to any company, especially cosmetic company that uses natural products.
Products I recommend: 9 to 5, facial cleanser, and Herbalism. Both are for oily, or blemish prone skill.

The next company, I'm sure you have all heard of, Sephora!

Not as natural friendly. But, probably one of the best makeup companies I've had the pleasure of trying.
Products I recommend: (Any) of their Urban Decay: Naked Palettes. BareMinerals Matte Foundation, with SPF 15!


Thirdly, I like SmashBox! I love their eyebrow collection. My eye brows are pretty tam, but all part of the process of bring things together. They are a little bit cheaper then the top two on some stuff.

Products I recommend: Brow Tech To Go, (27.00), Halo Long Wear Blush.

These are just some of the stuff I recommend, now in about a month, I will get my Beauty Box 5, so be prepared for a post to take a look at what is inside.