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December Monthly Favourites

Happy New Years chic meninas! It’s been a whole 9 months since we posted a monthly favourites segment. To be honest, I use pretty much my “favourite” items until it hits pan or I need to scoop out product myself. I secretly fear purchasing products that I won’t “love” and then they waste away in my drawer. I wish I had more of a compulsive bone in me when it came to purchasing beauty products- but slowly- I am trying to make the effort. Perhaps this is a good habit to have for my wallet? It’s funny though that all my introductions to my monthly favourites has the “I barely test products disclaimer”. Hehe. We are who we are!

In my last favourites segment, I was raving over the Evian mineral spray. I went to shopper’s as I ran out and they didn’t carry the Evian brand at that location so I opted for the Vichy Thermal SPA Water. I’m so glad that I chose this product. There is really no wrong with Vichy products in my opinion. You get more product for the price and it’s loaded with minerals and antioxidants to help protect and nourish your skin. I apply this even when I have no makeup or need a quick refreshing spritz.

You may recognize this bad boy from my IMATS haul. I was in desperate need in finding a great smelling, gentle brush cleaning formula that would do the job without much effort. Beauty so clean Wipeout Brush Cleaner smells great- check and a little goes a long way. I do not spray product on my brush and wipe, instead I add product to a bowl and swirl. I find that my method helps remove more product from the brushes and gets them cleaner. The bristles feel so soft after and the drying time is literally cut in half compared to water + soap. The only down fall I’d say with this product is that it soaks up a lot of product so if you have lots of brushes that you are frequently cleaning- you’ll find yourself repurchasing this product rather quickly.

As I’ve repeated like a broken record- you cannot go wrong with Vichy products. I find myself purchasing a lot of their Aqualia Thermal products simply because I feel that my face needs constant hydration, especially during the winter months. My bottle looks different as I purchased this at a warehouse sale, but regardless, the Aqualia Thermal Serum is life. I’m almost done this bottle and I’ve used it religiously for over 6 months. It’s perfect for all skin types, paraben free and lightweight. There is no stickiness, oiliness or residue! I find it cures my dryness and helps illuminate the skin.

This is the simple version of the Award Winning Blusher Brush No. 02 from Sonia Kashuk. Once upon a time- when target was around in Canada for a whole 24 hours, I purchased this brush on a recommendation from Aggie. I haven’t looked back since. It has a unique handle which grips perfect with how someone would naturally hold a brush. It’s $20 but it does a fantastic job of applying product to skin and not just storing it in the bristles – which is a pet peeve of mine. It’s made of 100% goat hair and it doesn’t shed. This is an investment if you are looking for a brush to last you years! Side note: This brush is super soft, if you find yourself just brushing it across your face for no reason- you aren’t alone 😉

Another beauty from my IMATS haul, the Royal Langnickle S.I.L.K Pro Synthetic Bronzer Brush (#BC141). This brush has a flat head and is perfect for multi use – foundation, bronzer, you name it. I personally use it for finishing powder as I find it does an excellent job distributing and setting product. It’s 100% Vegan for those of you whom are interested in vegan products and is extremely soft for a synthetic brush. I also haven’t experienced any shedding – another plus! It’s durable and easy to carry around for travel.

You may remember this cutie from my Summer Makeup Roundup. See, I told you I am a faithful loyal user to my favourite products– haha! I mentioned in my Summer Makeup Roundup that this would be a great colour to use for the fall/winter and I was right! It’s romantic and a perfect pop of colour. It compliments many of my looks which makes it easy to reach for on a daily basis. Inexpensive and good quality. Essence’s number 07, natural beauty…pick her up at your local shopper’s drug mart!

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I got this bad boy in a kit and I have been reaching for it as my go to mascara ever since. Welcome the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara. This product has a unique brush but I find it helps with applying the mascara evenly. It doesn’t flake or create clumps in the lashes. The plus for me is that it is easy to wash off. Nothing worst than having to pull mascara off your lashes- ouch!

Definitely Defined Extra Dimension Skinfinish by M.A.C has been one of my favourites to highlight my face lately. I have a fair complexion so a little goes a long way for me. I am generous when applying as I find the consistency can emphasize pores- a natural outcome with most highlighters or blushes. The downside to M.A.C is that a lot of their products are limited edition which can become irritating once you start loving a product. It has a gorgeous champagne / gold like sheen and adds a perfect glow for the winter season. I love how they separated the colours to provide you with the option of swirling the two colours together or opting for either or.

My last favourite would have to be the Smooth operator Amazonian clay tinted pressed finishing powder by Tarte cosmetics in the colour fair. Try to say these long names in one breath- woof. Anyways, this product is great if you are looking for light coverage and want to use it alone. I use it as a finishing powder and it does wonders for me. It’s lightweight, soft and doesn’t dry out my skin. It doesn’t cake or sit in creases which is a plus.

Thanks as always for checking us out here on the blog. We got our mojo back and made it a goal to dedicate more time to the blog. Lots of great posts coming your way.

As always, stay chic meninas.

Summer Makeup Roundup

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Happy Thursday ladies and gents. I decided that since we are in our last weeks of summer (tear) that I would do a ‘summer makeup roundup’ of my top products that I have used throughout the summer. These are products that I’ve either used on a daily basis or constantly reach for when doing a night out look. Enjoy 🙂

1. My all time favourite gloss (and i’m not a gloss person), Creme Brulee by NYX

2. I adore the consistency of the Match Perfection by Rimmel. It’s the perfect formula for concealer in my opinion and works best with my skin combination.

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4. I’ve raved about the Fit Me foundation by Maybelline before on my monthly favourites, so there is no surprise that it topped my summer roundup list.

5. I cannot get enough of MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish products. I am obessed with their cheeky bronze powder, it’s a soft coral with a golden shimmer finish. Perfect to enhance your summer bronze.

6. Inexpensive and a great selection. I’ve been driven to constantly pick up and use Essence’s number 07, natural beauty. I find that this colour will also be a favourite for the fall/winter.

7. Of course, I had to leave the best for last. I don’t normally use a brow pencil, however, I’ve been loving the one from Anastasia Beverly Hill. Everything from the formula to how to glides and leaves a powder finish, as opposed to a gel finish (not a fan).

IMATS Toronto: Haul & Review

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Long overdue but better late than never? Oh the joys of cliches- so fitting. I had the opportunity of attending the IMATS 2014 show In Toronto. I went on day 2 as I assumed it would be less quiet and not as crowded. Overall it was okay, nothing worth looking forward to for the next one to come. I didn’t feel as though there was any incentive for ticket holders (aside from slight discounts and coupon codes) but the engagement and interaction was minimal and the space was smaller than I expected.

I got my hands on a few new products and majority were big hits (yay!) while others were disappointing to say the least.

Crown Beauty: 88 Matte Eye Shadow Palette
Great range of colour selection and for only $15- you cannot go wrong. The colours I have sampled are pigmented and buildable. Love the sheer/pearl finish and the velvet feel of them.

Morphe: Disappointing to say the least (at the swatch level). As you can see, the white / cream colour barely hit the pigmented mark on my hand but again I’ll give them a chance as the colour may pick up on my eye lid. The price was great (2 for $5) but I guess this is where I’ll enter cliche number two with “you get what you pay for me”, and in this case- not much. I was also disappointed that the pans and the build your own pallettes were not magnetized- so the individual pans constantly turn and shift out of place while you are trying to grab product. Something I can foresee becoming annoying.

*Random Purchase Alert* I got the mirror plate and scalp from Jordane Cosmetics and a great liner brush (#B41) from Morphe. Both great products that were inexpensive and worth the investment. I love mixing lipstick colours but it can get messy and a lot of product can be wasted if you do not have the right tools. The mirror plate and scalp not only saves me product but helps me with mixing lip colours and foundations. The Morphe liner brush is soft in texture and stiff in form- great for liner and harsh lines.

Jordanae Cosmetics Lipsticks: Extremely content with my two lipstick purchases, mainly because the light mauve was a colour I was constantly mixing two lipsticks to achieve and now? No need! The lipsticks are moisturizing, long lasting and the packaging is durable, sleek and chic. Photo on lips is my favourite colour, #8093
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And last but not least, my number one new go to lip liner, Boldly Bare by MAC.

In love with the creaminess it offers (which is hard for a lip liner as most tend to be dry). The lip colour is a great nude hue and works great with a wide variety of lip colours that I have. I’ve been using this almost daily since purchasing it.

MAC: The Foundation Finder

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Confession time: I rarely used to read newsletters that were sent by companies! *covers eyes* But after launching amodachic, I noticed that the only thing these newsletters were doing
was benefiting myself and the blog. It provides information, education and a firsthand glimpse at new products or features. MAC recently sent a newsletter titled “Looking for the right foundation? Try our foundation Finder!”. (Foundation Finder here!) This immediately triggered curiosity and the cat was eager to find out: how did they pull this off?

It’s tricky to purchase foundation in person better yet online, but MAC did an excellent job
of implementing all the right tools needed in order to educate and inform their ladies on the right foundation for them. Mind you, this isn’t their first finder but it sure shouldn’t be their last either. (All finders here).

MAC lists essential categories in each step that must be answered before reaching the next. Choose your coverage, finish, shade & undertone. What’s great about all this is that each
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to expert advice at your finger tips, and better yet, you didn’t have to leave your seat. After you’ve completed each step, a recommendation will be made for you along with a shade suggestion. They also offer alternative shade suggestions (1 up, 1 down).

It’s great to see how personal and educational they made this foundation finder. It’s a great tool to drive sales online while helping their customers find the right product for them. It also helps ease the pain for those who are first time online foundation buyers or looking for something new. So ladies, we ask, what do you think ?

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MAC: Product Review

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My first makeup product review on amodachic and it just so happens to be a MAC cosmetics one. I didn’t break the bank nor did I purchase oodles of products, but as a blogger my duty is to review everything and anything! With that said, I don’t shop at MAC a whole lot, but with 6 empty products and a gift card from the beau, I had no issues walking in there full force.
Now, let’s dig in!

JEST – eye shadow
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This was my first eye shadow that I have ever purchased from MAC, over a decade later I am still purchasing it. It is hands down the most gorgeous pink hue I have ever encountered. The shadow has a frost finish and is highly pigmented. It works well as a highlight and an allover shadow. I HIGHLY recommend this colour for any skin tone.

TILT- eye shadow
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This was my first time purchasing TILT and I am pleased that I did. I was looking for a similar frost finished eye shadow that would compliment JEST in my two shadow palette, this was a perfect match. Like JEST, you will find that TILT has a duo chrome colour to it. It’s a gorgeous shade of blue, it has a cool finish and is extremely blendable. This will add that pop of colour needed for any season look and thankfully spring is calling for blue lids.

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Another oldie for me! I use to love HUE a lot more than I did when I purchased it this week, but nothing like an old friend to bring back some memories. HUE is a perfect nude lip colour and is great every day lipstick. Like most MAC lipsticks, it’s very moisturizing and applies well. It has a nice glossy finish and is not sticky (which is a plus for me).

SUBCULTURE- Lip Pencil
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I’m not sure if I am more troubled at the fact that the MAC lady suggested this for my lip tone or that I actually went with her opinion and purchased it. Regardless, what’s done is done. I thought it was going to be a great pencil to line my lips when I choose to sport a nude lip. WRONG. The colour barely comes through and can barely be seen on my lips. I am rather disappointed as the quality is there just the colour is not. I will try to suck as much life and use as I can out of this, but I will not be repurchasing this in the future. This could simply be a case that it was just not the correct colour for my lips.

Overall I believe I did well with my MAC purchases, I’ll certainly be popping in there again before Spring comes to grab some additional products. Enjoy : ) Any products you guys enjoy from MAC?

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