I Wanna Work For Judd Apatow

Inspired by Fuzkittie's Best of 2009 list...here's a run down of what's on mine.
Hope y'all will make a list as well.
It'll be like an Oscar award for Makeup and Skincare!

The following is based on my experience/opinion to date (Nov 30, 2009).

Note:
I use "Favorite" rather than "Best" because it's really a matter of personal preference, and I wouldn't recommend the products to everyone.
"Most Used"- a product that doesn't necessarily impress me...I just haven't found anything better yet.

And the award goes to....

Base Makeup

1. Foundation (Most Used)- Lancome Aqua Fusion Tinted Moisturizer
   
2. Setting powder (Fav)- Yojiya
3. Primer (Most Used)- Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
   
4. Under Eye Concealer (Most Used) - Yves Rocher Radiance Corrector Pen
5. Spot Concealer (Fav)- Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Concealer Kit
   

Cheek Color

1. Powder Blush (Fav)- Red Earth Duo Blush (CI001)
   
2. Cream Blush (Most Used)- Tarte Cheek Stain (Perfect Swirl)
   

Eye Makeup

1. Colorful Eyeshadow Palette (Fav)- Jill Stuart (Fantastic Light)
   
2. Neutral Eyeshadow Palette (Fav)- Integrate (RD770)
3. Pencil Eyeliner (Fav)- Annabelle Smudgeliner (Oh My Goth)
4. Gel/Liquid Liner (Fav)- Palty
5. Mascara (Fav)- Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara (01 Black)
   
6. Eye Primer (Fav)- Two Faced Shadow Insurance
   

Lips

1. Lip Balm (Fav)- Blistex Lip Infusion
   
2. Lipstick (Fav)- Shu Uemura Lolishine Rouge (939)
   
3. Tinted Lipbalm (Fav)- Sally Hansen Natural Butter Lip Shimmer (Pure)
   
4. Clear Lipgloss (Fav)- Beauty Rush (Sugar High)
   
5. Colored Lipgloss (Fav)- Integrate (RS 386)
   

Skincare:

1. Cleanser (Fav)- Yves Rocher Bio Specific Purifying Cleanser
   
2. Exfoliator (Most Used)- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit)
   
3. Toner (Fav)- Vichy Purete Thermale Hydra Perfecting Toner
   
4. Moisturizer (Fav)- AquaJuJu
5. Eye cream (Most Used)- Yes To Carrots Eye Contour Cream
   
6. Sunscreen (Fav)- Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Bihaku Milk (SPF 50+ PA+++)
7. Night cream (Most Used)- Vitacreme B12
   

Miscellaneous: 

1. Conditioner (Fav)- Herbal Essences Hydralicious (Featherweight)
2. Makeup Remover (Fav)- Lancome Bi-Facil 
3. Fragrance (Fav)- Escada (Sunset Heat)
4. Brushes (Most Used)- Essence of Beauty Travel Set
   

Feel free to request reviews on any product that interest you.

On the matter of "Will I repurchase?", the answer will almost, always be "No".
Due to technological advancement and fierce competition among rival companies; the cosmetic industry is constantly evolving and being updated with new and revolutionary products. Because of this, my curious and inquisitive nature tends to prohibit any possibility of brand loyalty.

In other word... I want to try new things DAMMIT!!!

Care to share what's on your list?
"Who" will you vote for?

My first encounter with Beauty Rush were the 2 wet/dry eyeshadow sent by Meme when I won her giveaway.
I thought they were really good, and bought some from La Senza (Canadian version of Victoria Secret) to gift family and friends.
Of course I kept a few for myself...
Usually it retails at 3 for $15.
Today I saw theses at Scarborough Town Centre at 5 for $10...

And look at my collection now...
Not enough...never enough... >.<

I must recommend these to everyone. They are of extremely good quality for such reasonable price!

These would be awsome for a holiday party makeup! The color! The glitter! The shimmer! Perfect for a glamorous look.

If I were to throw a Holiday party, I would make it a "Sparkle and Shine" theme. So that us girls can have an excuse to use colorful, glittery makeup and show up like the Sephora ad.

I'm also digging the Body Shop's holiday ad campaign.


I also hate their Glossy Shinestick.
Overall, a great affordable line with just a few duds.

Anyway, I had a lot of fun mixing and matching the eyeshadows!
I used pretty much all of the colors here! Too bad they don't show up much on camera :'(
If only I had some bejeweled falsies...that would look so kick ass for my party theme!

What theme would you choose if you were to host a holiday party? Share your look! :D

Because I feel so loved! T__T

Thank you Mary!!!! For this simply splendid, utterly divine, absolutely delightful...
Ah screw it...For this AWESOME surprise!!!
Oh and Chocolate mask, champagne caviar mask? This must be how the Queen spas...

And Oh-Em-Gee! These palettes are friggin' GORGEOUS!

After 2 hours of waiting in line...
The question is: Was it worth it?

The answer...

F**k YEAH!!!

I present to you: The Ultimate Haul...
You know what the worst part of this is?
I may go back again... :S
(Note: for those are confused about Lisa, check my previous post)
Gosh, retail is truly for losers... I vow never to pay retail again!!!

Before I get bashed for being a shopaholic (which I am...), I just wanna say most of these are bought for gifting family and friends (which is due to my extreme generosity and thoughtfulness...).
In reality, I'll probably only keep these to myself:
I just luuuuuv this cream liner palette!


What was this... 3 or 4 bucks?

I also bought this Red Earth blush for $4.

Mmmm, so soft...

And check out the purdy and sparkly pigments! $3 each!
All in all...I regret not getting more...

Anyway, to prevent this blog from becoming merely a place to purge my shopping sins...

I leave you with an FOTD:
Nothing new here...
Eyes by Jill Stuart with Revlon Fantasy Length lashes .
Lips by Rimmel- Amethyst Shimmer & Milani lipgloss (Been really into dark lipsticks lately! Especially dark fushcia/plumy colors ya know? )

I REALLY just wanted to show off my newly dyed Blue Black (haha, try saying it fast) hair with Garnier.
Which let's face it...is just Black Black...
This is probably the darkest my hair has been in my life!

And it's quite a change! Not necessarily better...but it's the novelty that matters.
I love how it looks straight, very rocker chic (or witch like)...
But I suspect I'll look like a doofus if I curl it... :S

Thought I'd inform fellow Toronto makeup junkies (who don't already know...)
That Lisa's Cosmetic sale is here again!
Below is about, um...half of what I hauled the last time I went...

Hola!
Long time no blog, due to internet problems (and general laziness...)
Now I don't know how I do it...but every week I somehow end up with a pile of new crap! I mean...stuff.
Bad for my wallet, but fun for y'all (I think)...
So I shall post this week's cumulative haul with an interesting (I hope) story for each:
Same ol' story, girl meets sale, girl buys things...
Well, except for this...no sale on this:
Every once in awhile, I get an insane urge to dye my hair...
I guess this also wasn't on sale...
However, considering how super soft the brushes are, it was worth the 20 bucks!
And don't you just love the box/stand it comes with? Keep the brushes dust free and in shape! :D
Score...
Plus, PLUS! I found a mail in rebate for $5...
So if that works...I would have paid only $5 for this!!! Double YAY!
Thoughts so far: Loves :D
Can do FOTD with this if anyone request...

Even tho I thought the Garnier eye roller was crap, I've been wanting to try this because...

The surprise gift was this Spa Vegetal Body Moisturizer (which retails about $13 right now).
And I got the Cool Moisture Masks for about $6, coz it reminds me of the Caudalie mask...

...that I cannot afford...

You're suppose to leave it on for 3 minutes ONLY...
And while writing this, I totally lost track of time, and left it on for...TEN minutes!!! AHHHHH!
Oh well...my face wasn't burnt off, so...
Thoughts after initial use: Nothing special.
Though, check out the back:

Um...thanks for the reminder?

On a side note, I saw Yves Rocher's Christmas makeup collection called Dentelle de Nuit, and they are gorge!!!

How much am I lemming this Eyeshadow palette???

It's a rare occasion, when I'm NOT raving about Yves Rocher...
This is one of those rare occasions...the ONLY occasion...
So far anyway.
And what I WON'T be raving about, is their new Loose Mineral Foundation (My shade was 300 Medium).

I don't necessarily think it's a bad foundation (now Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation was a baaaaaad foundation...Blaaaagh...)
I've come to realize that my skin is too dry for ANY type of powder foundation.

Which is why this was:

• Dry looking and mask-like
• Accentuated bumps and fine lines
• Coverage was worse than even TMs (something I've noticed in all mineral foundations, contrary to my expectations)
  

Another thing I've noticed is, this made me extremely shiny!
The popular expression "...like a disco ball!!!" seems quite fitting here...

On the website, it says that the foundation was meant to be "ultra-bright" and "light reflecting".
But...it's a little too much don't you think???
Hey, the good thing about it was: I did not need to highlight after!
Hmm, I suppose this could be used as a highlighter...I expect it would work quite well...

Anyhoo, I officially give up on Mineral/Powder foundation... I'm just not meant for it.
Liquid all the way!!!
However, this may be good for those who need little coverage, and who wants a product with "100% natural formula" (quoted directly from the website).

Soooo, why did I buy it in the first place then you ask?
Well, if you've been following my blog for a while now, you'll know that I'm:

1. Impulsive (Buy after one try=Not a good idea. Because indoor lighting ≠ outdoor lighting)

2. Like new things- aka. Fickle (This is part of YR's new makeup line )

3. A sucker for anything Yves Rocher (Guess no brand is perfect...)

Lastly, and most importantly:

4. A sucker for anything on sale...

Oy...Thank god for Yves Rocher's lax return policies...