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Jurlique Purely Age Defying Night Lotion

I am more than half done =) which means I have permission to explore other brands and products. 

Buy Here $66CAD off the website but you can also get it off the Sephora website. 

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Pros

- very moisturizing

- no breakouts

- fast absorption

- no greasiness

- nice hygienic packaging

- travel friendly

- lots of coupons and freebies when purchasing

- reasonable shipping & handling

Cons

- pricey as hell

- herbally smell that might not suit everybody

- only online for Canadian customers

- 40ml compare to standard 50ml that comes with most moisturizer

Repurchase?

- maybe when I run out of things to try, but it has done wonders for my skin during the winter and kept it very hydrated along with my Naruko serums. 

I can comment on its effectiveness in terms of its age defying skills as I am only 25. I am looking into trying some Shea Terra products next because I am interested in the argan oil from Josie Maran and refuse to pay so much for it. I have read some read reviews that they are very comparable. 

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Cargo Safari Collection

I am a weak soul and was tempted by a giant Winners where I have been working recently. I saw this cute little post card lookalike and was instantly drawn to it. It is the Cargo Safari Collection from 2012 and it was only $14.99 CAD. There were 5 of them but a lady came by and swipe them all not before I picked up one myself and after that that I couldn't bare to part from it and walked over to the register and cradled it all the way to my car. Crazy ? Maybe just a little. Regretful? Never!

Adore =)

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Can you tell that Winners is my favourite store??

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Johnson's Baby Shampoo

Oldie but a goodie, this is what I used for deep cleansing of my makeup brushes. Simple but effective and for tough dirt I'll add a little olive oil to the mixture and it'll get all the gunk and dirt off my brushes especially gel eyeliner brushes. 

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Pros

- cheap & effective 

- decent scent

- gentle

- nice & easy with simple packaging

- will not damage brushes

- will last you forever

- multi functional

Cons

- might not get extreme dirt off but can easily be amped up with a small amount of olive oil to remove all forms of makeup

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May Favourites & Travel Case

Skip for best travel make up case ever.....

Small amount of coverage with Sigma F80

Sweet Tart $4.99 CAD at Shopper's

Naked 2 palette

Has been awesome at keeping oil at bay from the hot ass weather we have been getting here in the T dot.

$50 include S&H from Hey's website but found a silver one for my mom for $30CAD at Winners

The compartments on the bottom are adjustable.

Plastic covering for easy cleaning and for protection of brushes.

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Origins GinZing Eye Cream

I've hit pan!! Woohoo !!! I end up buying so  much of everything that it is rare that I ever hit pan on anything before its expiration date. I got this last summer I believe when MakeupByTiffanyD raved about Origins' products. I also have the VitaZing moisturizer which I liked for a bit but no long enjoy it so its been sitting in my shelf unloved. 

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I did not like this at all, it did nothing for my baggy under eyes and my dark dark circles. It started off as a light texture but as time progressed it turned into a thick consistency even though I make a note to keep it out of the sun and to put the top back on tightly.

Description on the website: $29.50USD Buy Here

Refreshing eye cream to brighten and depuff

√ 86% brighter appearance 
√ 80% reduction in puffiness

Late night? Long flight? Look tired all the time? Prepare to become one of the perky people! Nature's clinically-proven morning-after eye cream instantly reduces dark circles. Unsightly bags and puffiness virtually disappear. And Origins proprietary complex of Caffeine from Coffee bean, Panax Ginseng, Magnolia Extract and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up, refreshes and restores radiance to tired eyes.

• Best for all skin types

I used this solely for the morning and I don't think it did anything miraculous for my under eyes. It was moisturizing enough that I did not see any dryness but in terms of brightening, I saw very little effect. I really wish it could live up to what it claimed because it is formulate from natural ingredients at a decent price. So now I am on a search for a new eye cream; I am currently using my night time one (Jurlique Herbal Eye Cream) during the day as well until I can find a eye cream that I truly love.

Pros

- decent price

- natural ingredients

- good general moisturizer

- lasted a good time (small amount goes a long way)

Cons

- not very brightening

- unsanitary packaging (prefer pump)

- no de-puffing action

- turned a thick consistency as time progressed

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Sigma Limited Edition Paris Palette + Coupon

Sigma just recently released a limited edition Paris Palette which was designed and created by a bunch of our favourite YouTube gurus. Buy Here at $59.00USD. The only problem with Sigma is that there is a hefty shipping & handling free to Canada that's why I don't order much and only have selective items from Sigma.  The palette looks gorgeous containing 8 eyeshadow & 3 blushes & 2 brushes; what a steal;)

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Coupon Code

TIFFANYD for &10 off 

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Bare Escentuals The Truth Palette

As a belated birthday present, a friend got me a gift card and I decided to walk into Sephora and buy something that I did not need at all. So I decided on the bare Minerals eyeshadow quad which I have heard some good reviews. I decided on The Truth, someone neutral that I will actually wear; I don't remember the last time I wore actually colours. Although I was not allow to buy anymore eyeshadow, I thought I make an exception since technically I am not paying for it ;)

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$36 CAD at Sephora.

It has similar packaging as NARS and it attracts hella a lot of dust as you can see =(

So cute HELLO to you too ;)

swatch done while waiting at a red light =)

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Bath and Body Haul

Hey beauties, wanted to show you my favourite body moisturizer. Bath and Body's triple moisture is my fave and they smell fantastic. There was a promotion going on for Buy 3 get 3 free so had to jump on that. 

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Brushes I Hoard

Hey beauties, don't judge me but these are the brushes that I currently own not including the Crown Brushes that I recently got which I hate so we won't mention them. This consist of brushes mostly from Sigma, Ecotools, Real Technique, Everyday Mineral, Beauty of Essense and 1 Sephora brush in there. 

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Skincare

Hey beauties, this is my skincare regime, this is what I use during the day, it might seem a lot but a good foundation for makeup is very important. NEVER forget sunscreen either!!

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40 Carrots

These were purchased from the Winners at Hwy 7 & Woodbine near First Markham Place. I got both for $8.99 CAD each; their original price is super inexpensive as well being less than $20 each.  I've been big on more natural product recently so thought I give these a try. Buy Here

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