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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.

Brita Colour Series Grand Pitcher Review

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If there is one thing that quenches my thirst- it would have to be water. As of recent, G and I were discussing how many cases of water we purchase, the ridiculous prices and let’s not mention the unnecessary waste. We wanted to find a solution to end our habit of water bottle consumption, save money yet still have clean filtered water.

On average, I was personally consuming a case of water a week. Insane, right? Maybe even more but I would lose track easily and before I knew it, I was a water bottle hoarder.

I was kindly asked to review the Brita Colour Grand Pitcher and it couldn’t have been at a more perfect time. I was ecstatic to try it out and see, would I be able to convert to filtered pitchers or would I be stuck with the obsession of water bottles?

Of course being in advertising, the first thing I noticed was the well rounded package of the product. There is nothing I enjoy more than great packaging. It’s the first impression you receive from the product and although we don’t want to judge books by their covers- sometimes you just have to!

I was sent the Orange Pitcher and after I was done admiring the packaging and the colour, I cracked it open straight away.

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Once the process in getting the filter ready is complete, I set my Electronic filter indicator which is located on the lid, filled my first batch of water and waited for Brita to do her thing. They say to dump out the first 1-2 filtered batches- just in case, which I did and before I knew it, I had 10 cups of fresh, clean filtered water at my disposal. I almost felt like a kid doing a science experiment for the first time and succeeding.

Personally, I suggest the colour series pitchers for the home. The colours are fun and easy to find in the clutter of the fridge and retail stores have four great colour options available: red, green, purple and the traditional white option. The pitchers retail at $34.99 but it’s a one time investment that you’ll benefit from years to come. Each package comes with 1 filter that will last you up to 2 months and replacements are available starting at just $7.49.

Besides the colour of the pitcher and quickness of the results I received, what I enjoyed most about the Brita Pitcher was the electronic filter indicator. This tells you exactly when it’s time to change your filter- just in case we forget ourselves (which in my case, happens a lot).

I did the math and over a year, I will save more than $100- I’m even thinking of starting a piggy bank fund with the money I would have used for water bottles and use it towards a trip, why not?

It’s safe to say that I have officially converted over to the Brita side. What are your thoughts on filtered pitchers? Any success stories with Brita products? Happy drinking everyone 🙂

Nighttime Face Routine

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So it’s here, my not so complex but rather super simple nighttime face routine. To be honest, I never stuck to any regime that was over the top or required countless of products and/or time. So brace yourself for the simplicity that awaits you.

Before we begin however, I cannot stress the importance of a face routine- especially at night. Our face builds up tons of dirt and oil throughout the day and not to mention those of us who apply makeup, that our pores are probably getting clogged, skin is getting dull and moisture is finding it difficult to break through the skin. Solution? Enter: a face routine.

I’m sure we all have 3-5 minutes at the end of the night to spare, start making your night face routine a habit rather than considering it as a chore.

Oh and brace yourself for all the pouty faces coming your way- not sure how else I was supposed to pose while taking photos of myself washing my face-haha.

First I start off by using a cleanser. Mine is the Purity made simple by Philosophy. As my cousin Michelle said, it’s purpose is to remove dirt, makeup and dig deep into my pores while penetrating the skin. It’s gentle enough for eyes so I am not cautious when using this product.

All you need is a pump on a cotton pad. I use about 3-4 cotton pads. You don’t want to drag the product around your face, transferring old dirt around. You want to start from your forehead and wipe downwards-toss and repeat until you have done your whole face.

Rinse face with lukewarm water once you are done.

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These are my favourite wipes which I purchase from the Superstore (they are extremely moist, great for all skin types and do the job). These clothes act more like a toner, which is exactly what you want to do after you cleanse. You want restore your skins pH balance.

See how happy I look with a fresh face? Now that I have cleansed, rinsed and toned, our final step is….

MOISTURIZE!

Call me crazy for using Avene Serenage Night cream that I secretly stole from my mother. It’s purpose is to be used on women with mature skin…but there is nothing wrong with using these products on younger skin.

Why? Well first things first. You just have to know what kind of skin you have. My face loves extremely moisturizing lotions..so this works for me. Secondly, these “mature skin products” and “anti aging creams” are filled with moisturize. You want to use anti aging products young since well, you are trying to help the skin age nicely.

Thirdly, this cream also helps fight skin from sagging (again something you want to start EARLIER on in your life). And lastly, it does a wonderful job with firming and soothing my skin, not to mention it has thermal spring water (which we all know I adore).

I use this cream 3 times a week and alternate the other days with my Vichy Aqualia Thermal cream

So ladies, that about wraps up my nighttime face routine. Let us know how you keep your face clean and fresh before you go to bed. Till next time 🙂

Benefit Cosmetics: Tinted Balms

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If you are like me, you cannot resist the cheek + lip stains from Benefit Cosmetics. They are must haves for any makeup lover and are multi-functional. With all the praise these products get, it’s no wonder Benefit decided to branch off with sister products for their stains, enter: Tinted Balms. Benefit typically does a sister product for an already existing fan favourite, similar to the coralista lip gloss which was inspired by the mother of all blushes, the coralista blush.

Benefit recently released their tinted balm line and I am beyond ecstatic to try it out. I make my own version of tinted lip balms at home as I at times prefer the more “natural look” but this
will certainly take time off my hands.

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All tinted balms are sister products of their cheek and lip stains as I mentioned aka I
highly recommend picking up both items if you haven’t already. All balms are made with mango butter which is a plus. Mango butter is filled with antioxidants, Vitamin A and E and is a great way to soften skin, moisturize and promote cell regeneration.

All balms come in beautiful packaging (not surprised as Benefit has nailed their packaging head on since day one) and according to reviews- these smell fantastic, another plus!

Product retails for about $18.00 Canadian and can be found at participating Shopper Drug Marts and Sephora.

So ladies, what do you think of Benefits new tinted balms? I personally think this will be a BIG hit for the summer. Enjoy 🙂

Disclaimer: All photos used in this blog were obtained from the benefit cosmetics website, amodachic owns no rights to these photos.

The Dewy Look

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One of my favourite looks coming up this season would have to be the dewy look. How are we going to successfully achieve this look? Glad you asked! Below are some products you may want to gear towards in order to achieve this successfully!

Before anything, ensure your face is either moisturized or primed. The more moisture we have the better. Allow product to set before moving onto foundation.

Foundation
A satin finish foundation will work best as they are weightless, non-drying which is most important and instead of settling itself into fine lines and or pores, you’ll find it glides on your skin. (If you have dry skin, beauty experts suggest a sheer formula).

Product suggestions:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation
Make-Up Forever Liquid Makeup

Powder
Skip this step if you have dry skin. For combination, normal and oily skin, apply a thin/ light layer of powder to set foundation.

Product suggestions:
Laura Mercier Setting Powder
Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder
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Blush / Bronzer, Highlighter
An essential step for this look is to use either a cream or mouse based blush or bronzer. Top it off with a cream highlighter, this will add that gentle glow you are looking to attain.

Product Suggestions:
Illamasqua Cream Blush
MAC Creameblend Blush

Finishing Spray
To complete any look, I always use a finishing spray. This is great step to end a dewy finish as it will conceal everything and allow it to last longer. You can always choose to opt out of a powder if you have a setting spray.

Product Suggestions:
MAC Fix +
Urban Decay Setting Spray

Enjoy the glowy face ladies! Remember that these products are only suggestions, you are not limited to these!
The above image was edited by www.amodachic.com, Source: The Urban Silhouette