I originally was going to make one post for my top favourite products over the past year... but as I was making my list, I realized that it was getting a tad long, so I decided to divide it up into separate posts by categories.
Here are my top 10 favourite eye products of 2009!
Note: Products are not in order of importance
** Denotes "HG" status
Eyes:
**MAC Fluidline: I have this product in several shades, but the shade that took me by surprise is definitely Dipdown (chocolate brown). Not only have I converted to this shade for my daily eyeliner (I find black too harsh now), I also use it to fill in my brows (thanks to Wendy!), when I want a more bold and long lasting look.
MAC Liquidlast Liner: I bought this in Blue Herizon several years back, but gave it to my bestfriend because I thought it was such a horrible liner. It is incredibly difficult to remove and the applicator brush that it comes with it absolutely horrible. I revisted this liquid liner in
Point Black in 2009 and fell in love because since then, I have started using oil-based make-up remover for the waterproof products and realized that you don't have to use the applicator brush that it comes with. I apply this product with an angled liner brush and it goes on so dark and like I said, it is difficult to remove, so it stays on and does not budge. For someone with really oily lids, this is huge. I especially like to use this before I apply false lashes.
MUFE no. 92: This is LOVE! The very popular MUFE #92 -- what can I say but super pigmented and super smooth matte formula heaven?? I love doing purple looks and this shadow just completes it when applied in the outer V.
NYX e/s black: I don't own MAC Carbon... and I don't think I ever will. NYX is pigmented and at a fraction of the price of MAC. I use this shadow a lot to smoke out my looks.
Cover Girl Lashblast Mascara (waterproof): I like to try new products and mascara is no different. Despite trying more high-end mascaras over 2009, I have always returned to Lashblast. It gives great volume and rarely smudges on me -- I am still on the look-out for a completely smudge-proof and waterproof mascara though.
MAC Glitter Eyeliner in Her Glitz: I don't use this a lot, but it's absolutely gorgeous. The glitter liners that MAC has come out with in the past were streaky and didn't impart much pigmentation other than scattered glitter. This formula, introducted with the Hello Kitty Collection, is pigmented, does not flake and is just so glamorous! Unfortunately, MAC has yet to include more of this product in its collections, since Hello Kitty -- I would love to try more colours.
MAC Shadestick in Red Velvet: Sugar Sweet Collection re-introduced shadesticks to the MAC world amidst rumours that they were trying to phase it out. The new repackaging was sleak and the formula improved. The collection had 5 shades I believe and Red Velvet was the only one I didn't pick up from my initial haul. Wendy (the enabler!) then convinced me that I needed Red Velvet too, so I got it later the same day and it has become my FAVOURITE one of the bunch. It makes an amazing base under my purples.
**MAC Grease Paintstick in Black: Laced with purple shimmer, this is my HG black base and works with ANY eye look. It is a variation of the shadestick, but the formula is NOT grease-like at all and wears amazingly well (crease-free and 'waterproof'). It can be a pain to clean off, but I think it's totally worth it and CANNOT WAIT til MAC releases it in more colours this spring (including true black)!
Blanc Type Matte2 e/s: This is my go-to browbone/highlight colour. The matte2 formula is to die for because it's pigmented, smooth and creamy. I like this as my highlight because the looks I usually do is a little on the shimmery side, so this matte colour balances it off nicely.
Handwritten Matte2 e/s: Another matte2 formula in my favourites. Handwritten is a dark chocolate brown with the slightest red undertone and is my typical go-to outer V and crease colour when I do a neutral eye (which is fairly often).
Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased by myself.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Top 10 Face Products of 2009
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope your holidays were relaxing and fun -- because mine sure was! With lots of good food, good friends and loved ones!
I originally was going to make one post for my top favourite products over the past year... but as I was making my list, I realized that it was getting a tad long, so I decided to divide it up into separate posts by categories.
Here are my top 10 favourite face products of 2009!
(foundation/blush/skincare etc)
Note: Products are not in order of importance
** Denotes "HG" status
Face:
**MUFE Face and Body: I have the MAC face and body foundation in C3 and I personally think it pales in comparison with MUFE. I absolutely love this as my summer foundation as it gives such a sheer and lightweight finish, yet really does provide just enough coverage and the eveness I need. For me though, I need to dust a little powder over it because it tends to make me look a tad shiny, although it does not feel the slightest bit greasy. On lazy days when I want to look polished but not like I have make-up on, I slather this baby on. This is also the only foundation I can use my fingers to apply in a haphazard way, without worrying about any streaking. Another bonus is that because it's so lightweight and sheer, a single shade can suit a fairly wide range of skintones.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid: I was afraid to try this product at first due to the reviews, as several users have broken out, but I find that it works really well for me. I find that it gives me a nearly full and flawless coverage without looking mask-like. The only problem I have with it is the colour-matching... either MAC has a problem or I have a problem lol. When I use an NC shade, I find that it looks too fake/yellow on me, but it matches my neck. When I use my (current) NW shade, I think it sinks in and matches flawlessly with my face, but not with my neck. I know that the colour on our face don't match our necks... but does mine really differ that greatly??
**MAC Prep and Prime spf50: High spf with long lasting shine control -- what more could I ask for? Oh right, it keeps my make-up looking great for longer, too =)
**MAC Sunny By Nature MSF: Introduced in the Colour Craft Collection -- I cannot live without this. This is my all time favourite MSF. I was sooooooooooooo happy to find that it was part of the last MAC warehouse sale's charity package so now I have 2 extra back-ups =D I find that this MSF is super versatile for me -- I use it as an all over wash over my lids... as a blush over the summer and a light bronzer during the winter. LOVE!
MAC Refined MSF: I bought Perfect Topping MSF first, because it was just so pretty in the pan (from the Sugar Sweet Collection)... after several weeks of reading reviews, I caved and bought Refined. I am so glad I did, because I use this a lot more than Perfect Topping. I find it the right highlight shade for me as it provides a beautiful warm glow, whereas PT is a tad more on the cool side.
MAC Hot Planet Mineralize Blush Duo: What a beautiful blush! Before 2009, I had not owned a single mineralized blush. Today, I own more MB than I do regular blush (I think lol). This colour just works so well for me. It's a tad on the plum side I suppose (I'm not the best at describing colour), and it is just SO pretty. MAC has since released several different dupes however (Fad-Dabulous is one example), so don't feel like you've missed out.
MUFE Full Cover Concealer: This concealer is absolutely amazing. Thick, creamy and full coverage, it covers my blemishes in a snap and once it dries down/sets, it DOES NOT BUDGE! It's pricey, but since I literally use a pinhead size each time, my current tube will last me a long time. Once I run out though, I will surely repurchase -- even at retail price!
MAC Studio Finish Concealer spf30: Like the MUFE concealer, this is creamy and full coverage. The difference is, this doesn't set as nicely as the MUFE one does as it's a bit too creamy and can smudge/cake a little. That doesn't mean it's not a great product! I use this for my undereye circles mainly and when set with powder, makes me look refreshed and energized.
Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Complexion Primer Potion: I don't use this nearly enough, only because it's just way too pricey. When I DO use it though, this stuff is golden. It goes on velvet smooth, creating the perfect canvas for foundation or powder application. I have sweat through nights of dancing and returned home to find that my foundation is still in place thanks to this primer. Now, if only UD would knock off about $10...
MAC Skin Refined Zone: I used this a lot more when I first got it and even acquired 4 back-ups. However, due to my exponentially growing number of products and my need to always try new things, I have come to neglect this wonder little tube of magic. This product can be used as a nightly treatment to reduce the appearance of pores overtime, as well as being used as a primer. Due to the quantity however, I only used it on my T-Zone and it just made everything look sooooooo smooth. This is being repromoted in 2010 and will be a permanent item, since it was the only LE item when it was first introduced with the "Colour Ready" collection.
Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased by myself.
I originally was going to make one post for my top favourite products over the past year... but as I was making my list, I realized that it was getting a tad long, so I decided to divide it up into separate posts by categories.
Here are my top 10 favourite face products of 2009!
(foundation/blush/skincare etc)
Note: Products are not in order of importance
** Denotes "HG" status
Face:
**MUFE Face and Body: I have the MAC face and body foundation in C3 and I personally think it pales in comparison with MUFE. I absolutely love this as my summer foundation as it gives such a sheer and lightweight finish, yet really does provide just enough coverage and the eveness I need. For me though, I need to dust a little powder over it because it tends to make me look a tad shiny, although it does not feel the slightest bit greasy. On lazy days when I want to look polished but not like I have make-up on, I slather this baby on. This is also the only foundation I can use my fingers to apply in a haphazard way, without worrying about any streaking. Another bonus is that because it's so lightweight and sheer, a single shade can suit a fairly wide range of skintones.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid: I was afraid to try this product at first due to the reviews, as several users have broken out, but I find that it works really well for me. I find that it gives me a nearly full and flawless coverage without looking mask-like. The only problem I have with it is the colour-matching... either MAC has a problem or I have a problem lol. When I use an NC shade, I find that it looks too fake/yellow on me, but it matches my neck. When I use my (current) NW shade, I think it sinks in and matches flawlessly with my face, but not with my neck. I know that the colour on our face don't match our necks... but does mine really differ that greatly??
**MAC Prep and Prime spf50: High spf with long lasting shine control -- what more could I ask for? Oh right, it keeps my make-up looking great for longer, too =)
**MAC Sunny By Nature MSF: Introduced in the Colour Craft Collection -- I cannot live without this. This is my all time favourite MSF. I was sooooooooooooo happy to find that it was part of the last MAC warehouse sale's charity package so now I have 2 extra back-ups =D I find that this MSF is super versatile for me -- I use it as an all over wash over my lids... as a blush over the summer and a light bronzer during the winter. LOVE!
MAC Refined MSF: I bought Perfect Topping MSF first, because it was just so pretty in the pan (from the Sugar Sweet Collection)... after several weeks of reading reviews, I caved and bought Refined. I am so glad I did, because I use this a lot more than Perfect Topping. I find it the right highlight shade for me as it provides a beautiful warm glow, whereas PT is a tad more on the cool side.
MAC Hot Planet Mineralize Blush Duo: What a beautiful blush! Before 2009, I had not owned a single mineralized blush. Today, I own more MB than I do regular blush (I think lol). This colour just works so well for me. It's a tad on the plum side I suppose (I'm not the best at describing colour), and it is just SO pretty. MAC has since released several different dupes however (Fad-Dabulous is one example), so don't feel like you've missed out.
MUFE Full Cover Concealer: This concealer is absolutely amazing. Thick, creamy and full coverage, it covers my blemishes in a snap and once it dries down/sets, it DOES NOT BUDGE! It's pricey, but since I literally use a pinhead size each time, my current tube will last me a long time. Once I run out though, I will surely repurchase -- even at retail price!
MAC Studio Finish Concealer spf30: Like the MUFE concealer, this is creamy and full coverage. The difference is, this doesn't set as nicely as the MUFE one does as it's a bit too creamy and can smudge/cake a little. That doesn't mean it's not a great product! I use this for my undereye circles mainly and when set with powder, makes me look refreshed and energized.
Urban Decay Pore Perfecting Complexion Primer Potion: I don't use this nearly enough, only because it's just way too pricey. When I DO use it though, this stuff is golden. It goes on velvet smooth, creating the perfect canvas for foundation or powder application. I have sweat through nights of dancing and returned home to find that my foundation is still in place thanks to this primer. Now, if only UD would knock off about $10...
MAC Skin Refined Zone: I used this a lot more when I first got it and even acquired 4 back-ups. However, due to my exponentially growing number of products and my need to always try new things, I have come to neglect this wonder little tube of magic. This product can be used as a nightly treatment to reduce the appearance of pores overtime, as well as being used as a primer. Due to the quantity however, I only used it on my T-Zone and it just made everything look sooooooo smooth. This is being repromoted in 2010 and will be a permanent item, since it was the only LE item when it was first introduced with the "Colour Ready" collection.
Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased by myself.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monthly Favourites: December
Another month has passed me by... I had a wonderful Christmas and I hope you did too! I will be posting my favourites of 2009 soon! It's going to be a tough decision, since I have tried so many great products this year -- but there are some that I just can't give up on and some that has become by HG... I'll also be posting my "holiday haul" sometimes this/next week... =D
Face:
Select Sheer Pressed Powder (NC30): Tried and true -- this is the only MAC product that I've ever hit pan and repurchased 3 or 4 times now. This is a great finishing powder that is lightweight and not cakey at all.
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer (#8): Best concealer for scars and blemishes. Hands down. I tend to only buy/use concealers for my undereyes because I have been blessed with fairly flawless skin. However, my being impatient with my occasional acne has caused scarring which irrates the hell out of me. It's a slightly thick and full coverage concealer that sets nicely without looking cakey on the skin and just covers sooooooooooo well. Shade 8 is perfect for my complexion but a tad too dark for my undereyes. I use very little (pinhead size) and can't see myself run out of this any time soon -- but if i do I can see myself repurchasing it.
Eyes:
Diorshow waterproof mascara: This is one of the best mascaras I've used in terms of volume and length, however, I did have one problem with it and that it smudges like mad =( For a waterproof mascara, I don't appreciate that at all. I haven't tried it without undereye concealer though, because I think I am beginning to see a pattern when it comes to my waterproof mascaras and concealer -- and that if i wear concealer ... my mascara will smudge -- dunno why O_O
Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes: This is a cream/lotion based waterproof make-up remover that is meant for sensitive eyes. This stuff is awesome and if it weren't so expensive, I'd be using it more often! I often avoid wearing waterproof make-up (mascara) because I really hate using oil-based removers... but this stuff is so gentle and does NOT leave a sticky/greasy feeling afterwards!
Lips:
Crazy Haute lipglass: This is the marbalized lipglass from the Colour Craft collection this past summer. I got this at the last MAC warehouse sale (that I did not blog about) and omg... I LOVE it! It's a great pinky/coral shade that is semi-sheer, but packs just enough punch. The lipglasses from this collection was lovely and I regret not getting all of them (I think I have half of them) -- they are all so smooth and the colours so delicious!
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 (mint): This is a vaseline-based lip balm with spf4 and is really soothing (probably because of the menthol). I have mint, but it comes in a bunch of flavours such as coconut, vanilla, mango, etc etc... I've been carrying it around with me since I got it and it's just so much more convenient when it's in a tube (vs. the Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm that's in a tin) and definitely more sanitary.
Face:
Select Sheer Pressed Powder (NC30): Tried and true -- this is the only MAC product that I've ever hit pan and repurchased 3 or 4 times now. This is a great finishing powder that is lightweight and not cakey at all.
Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer (#8): Best concealer for scars and blemishes. Hands down. I tend to only buy/use concealers for my undereyes because I have been blessed with fairly flawless skin. However, my being impatient with my occasional acne has caused scarring which irrates the hell out of me. It's a slightly thick and full coverage concealer that sets nicely without looking cakey on the skin and just covers sooooooooooo well. Shade 8 is perfect for my complexion but a tad too dark for my undereyes. I use very little (pinhead size) and can't see myself run out of this any time soon -- but if i do I can see myself repurchasing it.
Eyes:
Diorshow waterproof mascara: This is one of the best mascaras I've used in terms of volume and length, however, I did have one problem with it and that it smudges like mad =( For a waterproof mascara, I don't appreciate that at all. I haven't tried it without undereye concealer though, because I think I am beginning to see a pattern when it comes to my waterproof mascaras and concealer -- and that if i wear concealer ... my mascara will smudge -- dunno why O_O
Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes: This is a cream/lotion based waterproof make-up remover that is meant for sensitive eyes. This stuff is awesome and if it weren't so expensive, I'd be using it more often! I often avoid wearing waterproof make-up (mascara) because I really hate using oil-based removers... but this stuff is so gentle and does NOT leave a sticky/greasy feeling afterwards!
Lips:
Crazy Haute lipglass: This is the marbalized lipglass from the Colour Craft collection this past summer. I got this at the last MAC warehouse sale (that I did not blog about) and omg... I LOVE it! It's a great pinky/coral shade that is semi-sheer, but packs just enough punch. The lipglasses from this collection was lovely and I regret not getting all of them (I think I have half of them) -- they are all so smooth and the colours so delicious!
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 (mint): This is a vaseline-based lip balm with spf4 and is really soothing (probably because of the menthol). I have mint, but it comes in a bunch of flavours such as coconut, vanilla, mango, etc etc... I've been carrying it around with me since I got it and it's just so much more convenient when it's in a tube (vs. the Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm that's in a tin) and definitely more sanitary.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Pot Pourri
When you stop blogging for a while... you kind of lose momentum and lose your motivation to pick it up again... I'm really trying not to do that... so here I am... but I don't have much to write about at this moment!~
I've been so extremely busy just relaxing and catching up with my friends since my exams ended, because I've been in hermit mode for SO LONG.
I got to hold one of the olympic torches that was part of the relay as it passed through Toronto!! That was really cool!! The gentlemen who brought it in is the grandfather of one of the students at the school I work at. After the assembly/presentation, the kids all whined how "boring" it was to me... it was so funny. Once lunch started and he was packing away the torch in the office, ALL the teachers ran to the office to get a glimpse of it... then someone asked if they could take a picture holding it... which led to EVERYONE requesting the same thing! The adults and teachers were definitely more excited about it than the kids were =P
As for make-up related news.... I filmed a BUNCH of videos including tag videos and haul videos... but I deleted them all by accident >_< and now I'm too lazy to re-film...
I hauled a lot since my last post... both MAC and Sephora... so much that it's too much to post in pictures and to make a new video about.... so... I'm just gonna scrap it o_o sorry ladies...
I DOOOOOO have a contest coming up!!! both on YT and on my blog.... I have made partner with YT for a while now.... but I don't have a banner yet... and I don't know how to make one lol... so the contest will be revolved around that... and I've accumulated lots of prizes for it. As for the blog, I am thinking of a new layout... again... I am illiterate when it comes to anything like that... (which is why I've stuck to the standard blogspot template)...
Thats it for now... I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday!
xoxo
Sanderlees
Monday, December 07, 2009
Quick Update and Christmas Wish List
Ok... so I was hoping to blog a bit more now that classes are over and that I'm "only" studying for exams... except the stress of exams have gotten to me. So here I am... one more post until the END of my exams (Dec 17th)... it's so close... yet soooooooooo far away!!!! =*(
I still need to post the IMATS pics that Kristine sent me too >_< baahhh
This has got to be the most stressful semester of my university career.... and I cannot wait until it's OVER!!!!!
To take the stress off a tad... I was daydreaming up a list of items I want for Christmas (and most likely will end up getting for and from myself rather than from friends lol)... here goes:
in no particular order....
* George Foreman Grill
* Conair Sound Therapy Relaxation System
* Mall/MAC/Sephora/Holts/Chapters Gift Card
* CHI Hair Straightener
* Jurlique Hand Cream
* NARS Funny Face lipstick
* YSL Rouge Volupte #9 and #13
* MUFE Flash Palette
* Gym membership
* Complete Sex and the City DVD Box set
* Micro SD Memory Card (4gb)
* WASGIJ Puzzle
* Lush: Bathbombs, emotibombs, shower jellies
I still need to post the IMATS pics that Kristine sent me too >_< baahhh
This has got to be the most stressful semester of my university career.... and I cannot wait until it's OVER!!!!!
To take the stress off a tad... I was daydreaming up a list of items I want for Christmas (and most likely will end up getting for and from myself rather than from friends lol)... here goes:
in no particular order....
* George Foreman Grill
* Conair Sound Therapy Relaxation System
* Mall/MAC/Sephora/Holts/Chapters Gift Card
* CHI Hair Straightener
* Jurlique Hand Cream
* NARS Funny Face lipstick
* YSL Rouge Volupte #9 and #13
* MUFE Flash Palette
* Gym membership
* Complete Sex and the City DVD Box set
* Micro SD Memory Card (4gb)
* WASGIJ Puzzle
* Lush: Bathbombs, emotibombs, shower jellies
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monthly Favourites: November
I am still on hiatus -- I am currently in the middle of Teacher's College Applications (deadline is approaching FAST) plus 2 weeks worth of exams... my last day is Dec 17 -- but I should be able to blog regularly again after next week... I just realized that I really enjoy blogging. Despite this only being a beauty blog and that there isn't much substance to it in terms of my personal life... I just enjoy sharing my thoughts, even if it's about cosmetics (nothing wrong with that!). Plus, I'm sure that if you're here, you aren't interested in knowing about my boring life (it really is boring)...
This month has gone by slowly (unlike the past several months) and I can't wait for it to be OVVEERRRRRR...
Face:
Volcanic Ash Exfoliator: I don't use exfoliants as much as I should -- I simply just don't remember. Don't even get me started with masques. As much as I would LIKE to use these extra products on top of my regular/daily skin care regime, I simply don't have the time. With that said, when I DO remember to use an exfoliator, I reach for either the MAC Microfine Refinisher or the Volcanic Ash one. I think I'm going through this faster than I should though... lol.. I'm already half done and it's a LE item =S I really like the sugar granules and the way it dissolves as I work it in, although I do feel it dissolves a little TOO quickly. Leaves my skin super duper smooth afterwards (definitely a noticeable difference from the microfine refinisher).
Eyes:
NARS Mekong eyeshadow: I've been wanting this for a while, but could never justify buying it because of its pricetag. I picked this up with Sephora's VIB 20% discount a few weeks ago. It's a beautiful shimmery DARK chocolate brown. Some have described it as a black with gold glitter -- it is definitely not. I love this on my crease/outer V... it is soooooo pigmented and sooo easy to work with/blend. I've used this every single time I've put make-up on my face this month.
Lips:
Show Orchid Lipstick: WOW. That is all I can say about this lipstick. I've wanted it since it came out with the Colour Ready Collection in April, but never picked it up and really regretted it when it was taken off the shelves and (I thought) sold out everywhere. Wendy found out that they still carried it at my closest mall, but I kept forgetting to pick it up whenever I was there. When I finally DID remember, they only had THREE left. Phew. I had never officially worn it out, but I admired it a lot. It's a hot hot in your face fuschia pink (I'm a nude lip girl). I finally wore it to the IMATS and OMG I have never received so many compliments for what I wear on my lips lol (I topped it with flashmode lustreglass) -- I even got a compliment from pursebuzz!! Like one commenter (who saw me) said... the pictures really do no justice to what it actually looked like in person. GORGEOUS~
This month has gone by slowly (unlike the past several months) and I can't wait for it to be OVVEERRRRRR...
Face:
Volcanic Ash Exfoliator: I don't use exfoliants as much as I should -- I simply just don't remember. Don't even get me started with masques. As much as I would LIKE to use these extra products on top of my regular/daily skin care regime, I simply don't have the time. With that said, when I DO remember to use an exfoliator, I reach for either the MAC Microfine Refinisher or the Volcanic Ash one. I think I'm going through this faster than I should though... lol.. I'm already half done and it's a LE item =S I really like the sugar granules and the way it dissolves as I work it in, although I do feel it dissolves a little TOO quickly. Leaves my skin super duper smooth afterwards (definitely a noticeable difference from the microfine refinisher).
Eyes:
NARS Mekong eyeshadow: I've been wanting this for a while, but could never justify buying it because of its pricetag. I picked this up with Sephora's VIB 20% discount a few weeks ago. It's a beautiful shimmery DARK chocolate brown. Some have described it as a black with gold glitter -- it is definitely not. I love this on my crease/outer V... it is soooooo pigmented and sooo easy to work with/blend. I've used this every single time I've put make-up on my face this month.
Lips:
Show Orchid Lipstick: WOW. That is all I can say about this lipstick. I've wanted it since it came out with the Colour Ready Collection in April, but never picked it up and really regretted it when it was taken off the shelves and (I thought) sold out everywhere. Wendy found out that they still carried it at my closest mall, but I kept forgetting to pick it up whenever I was there. When I finally DID remember, they only had THREE left. Phew. I had never officially worn it out, but I admired it a lot. It's a hot hot in your face fuschia pink (I'm a nude lip girl). I finally wore it to the IMATS and OMG I have never received so many compliments for what I wear on my lips lol (I topped it with flashmode lustreglass) -- I even got a compliment from pursebuzz!! Like one commenter (who saw me) said... the pictures really do no justice to what it actually looked like in person. GORGEOUS~
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Toronto IMATS (pic heavy)
So I've been trying to upload my haul video all night and I think I'm just going to scrap it all together, because it keeps saying that my video file isn't compatable with YT?? Did YT change anything on me in the past couple of weeks that I don't know about?Anyway, I attended the first annual IMATS in Toronto today with Wendy and the FIRST EVER IN CANADA woooooooo -- we have been talking about and waiting all year for this event!!!!!!!!!
So the venue was supposed to open/start at 8:30am, but Wendy and I arrived around 7:45am and they let us in by 8am by which we bee-lined to the Make Up For Ever (MUFE) booth -- good move too since its line grew very quickly and soon became the longest line at the event which at first wrapped/snaked around a few booths then straightened out to block Temptu the majority of the day lol
So MUFE's booth had the majority of its collection there (sans lip products) and everything was 40% off!!! Although I do feel they were being a tad dishonest because the shadows they were selling were the refills ($13CAD) and NOT the packaged ones ($21) and they charged us $12 each for them -- NOT 40% off lol.. oh well... still a good deal in general and I spent the majority of my money there=P I regret not picking up the Flash Colour Palette though.. sigh.. that's okay.. I'm in no dire need of it anyway.... =(
We met Kevin-James Bennett! I was somewhat familiar with him before this event, but I can't say I am a hardcore fan (unlike Wendy) -- when she saw him I swear she almost collapsed! She wanted to take a pic with him but was too scared to approach him... lol We finally caught him alone and nowhere near a crowd so it was her chance to meet him and as he was walked by us I nudged her to make her move... but she stood there frozen!!! It was the funniest thing EVER!!!!! I couldn't help myself and bursted out laughing... like LOUDLY -- which caught his attention! So he approached us and we chatted VERY briefly and Wendy was TOTALLY star-struck (AAAAAAWWWWWW)... he's totally "fierce" and soooooooooo pretty/sexy/attractive lol..
We only attended one class/seminar and it was his (on how to apply makeup and make it last 18hours)-- VERY informative and entertaining =) I am definitely a fan now!
We also got to meet Pursebuzz and Koren! Wendy spotted them as they were arriving so we got to take pictures and briefly 'chat' before the crowd grew... she mentioned how it almost felt like we've known them personally for a long time and didn't feel like we were actually meeting them for the first time, at all! -- it was all very exciting!!
I'm sad I didn't take more pictures... of the crowds... of the booths... or even make small video clips... none of it crossed my mind while I was there because I was in HEAVEN and just was so focused on what was around me and forgot about my camera for most of the day.
I didn't take ANY pictures of the gothic themed student competition -- not going to lie.. it wasn't very impressive.. especially compared to the pictures I've seen from the Pasadena event!
I met some of my subscribers, followers and familiar faces (Kristine ^_^) so thanks everyone for saying hi! Sorry if I was a little awkward -- I was very overwhelmed lol
The show ended at 5:30 but we left by 3:30 -- nearly 8hours there -- we couldn't do it anymore.. we were sooooooooooo tired and soooooooooooo hungry... (plus neither of us got much sleep last night hehe)...
picture time!
MUFE Model -- poor girl was shivering the whole time(The MUFE booth was right by the main entrance)
Air Brushing
I look so awkward lol(front entrance)
Cool and realistic looking busts(wolverine)
This baby was so creepy!!! This pic doesn't show how big it is, but it was the size of like.. a 42inch TV (the old school boxy kind!)
freaky
the pictures turn out different than what it looks like in real life for some reason
SOOOOO scary looking but soo cool
Special effects make-up
eww
so real looking..
burn victim
Wendy and Koren
Wendy and Elessa/pursebuzz
Emmy Award winner Kevin-James Bennett
Me and Koren
Me and Pursebuzz!
UGH.. so unflattering ... but I'll post anyway... lol
A picture never lies... time for Sanderlees to hit the gym =(
UGH.. so unflattering ... but I'll post anyway... lol
A picture never lies... time for Sanderlees to hit the gym =(
IMATS HAUL
MUFE 10-well palette
HD foundation #127
Full Cover Concealer: #8 and #6
HD Primer #0
MUFE shadows!!
#116
#160, #137#5, #172
Disposable spatulas
cosmetic swabs
Crown Brush: Bronzing Brush
Ben Nye Matte Foundation Sample
feathered, hush, grandma, NSFWThursday, November 05, 2009
Halloween FOTD
Only one Halloween picture unfortunately... I have a lot of little kids from the school I work at, but for their privacy, I'm not going to post them...
As for Halloween night... I went out drinking and roaming the streets with my bf and his friends... it was a RANDOM night... my first time in the city during Halloween... fun nonetheless... so neat seeing a herd of people in wacky costumes... also the streets were LIVE til at least 5am... especially since it was daylight savings... it was "technically" 6am.... also something I've never experienced here in Toronto.. usually the streets are dead (even on a club night) by 3... 4am MAX...
My look wasn't anything fancy obviously... I was a "zombie doctor" and I wore that make-up and costume combo to the junior school I work at... I scared a lot of kids... I guess that's a good thing?? lol
I mixed black pigment with my MUFE foundation to get the greyish look.. and the contour is all done by black NYX eyeshadow.
The burn on the cheek is done with scar paste with blue and red eyeshadow and clear gloss to make it look puss-filled (it looked really cool)... and the thing under the eye is red eyeshadow from my 88-palette with clear gloss on top.
not very creative. I know.
Hope all of you had a fun and safe Halloween.
I am officially on hiatus until December...
keep leaving me comments and emails -- I still read them!
xoxo
Sanderlees
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