Stila eyeshadow haul/first impressions

Hello everybody!
Today I picked up 2 new Stila eyeshadows (at Marshall's for a fraction of the price.) And thought it was a perfect time to make a haul/first impressions for you!

Stila 'Black Diamond'

So I've owned the first Stila eyeshadow in 'Black Diamond' for a few years. But when I got it (as a christmas present) it was already smashed. I think their eyeshadows are really soft so them getting smashed it really easy. It's a black shadow with silver sparkles that I have barely used (sorry!). Whenever I open it, product just gets everywhere and I have other black shadows I reach for more often. With that being said it's a really beautiful shadow that swatches easily and is opaque after one swipe.

Stila 'Dahlia'

Yesterday I picked up 2 new single eyeshadows. One shadow in 'Dahlia' that's a dark matte purple. The formula (as I said) really soft but chalky. I had to pack on product a few times to get an opaque swatch. The colour is a really dark purple that could read as a dark brown/black from far away. That makes it easier to use as it's not such a bright obvious colour.

Stila 'Pigalle'

The next colour I picked up was 'Pigalle' a rusty oxblood colour with a sheen. This was the colour I was most excited about. I wish it was matte though! I've been seeing a lot of colour washes/smokey eyes using just an oxblood shadow and I LOVE the look. I think I could still try it with this even though it has the sheen finish. Even still this will be a really great colour for many different looks and i'm excited to add it to my collection. This shadow seems more pigmented than 'Dahlia', having less needed to be packed on for the swatch. Even though I always lean towards matte eyeshadows, i'm more excited for 'Pigalle'. I like the consistency of it, it seems less chalky and applies more smoothly and opaque.

What do you think? Have you tried Stila eyeshadows? Which swatch do you like the most?

Until next time,
Luna.

Lime Crime liquid liner in Lunar Sea ~ review

Hello everybody!
So in 2014 while I was in beauty school at George Brown College for Makeup I finally got the courage to place a Lime Crime order! I have never been much for purchasing things online (I always doubt everything and they end up "in my cart" but never bought...online shopping purgatory, shall we say.) I had been hearing about this brand for a few years and loved all the unusual colours and the packaging---oh the packaging!
I ended up getting a lipstick in "chinchilla" and a liquid liner in "Lunar Sea". For this review I want to focus on the liquid liner, but if anyone is interested in reading a review on lime crime lipstick, let me know!
So I have truly put this liner to the test. I have used it in various settings (personal & professional), for different things (eyeliner & festival face paint details) and really got a feel for how this product performs.
First off, the colour is vibrant white. I was really into liquid liner at the time and this was the first white one I had seen. I was so excited to get creative with it. Using it can be a little tricky at first because it's REALLY liquid-y and the tip is a soft/small brush and I had been used to pen-like tips. With that being said I ended up figuring out how to use the brush and it was okay. As I said before, the formula is really watery so when I put it on it somehow travels down onto the roots of my lashes and makes it really difficult when I want to cover it with mascara. It just seemed like it made the process of doing makeup more difficult because now I had to spend extra time going over and over my lashes trying to get the black mascara to cover the white lashes, without getting any mascara on my lid. On top of that, if it 'skips' (meaning the product seemed to 'skip' over your skin and isn't opaque in one area), which does happen sometimes, going over your liner twice with this product is not the best idea. It seems like it gets cakey and not only doesn't feel very nice but also makes the next issue more prevalent. The last and worst part of me trying this product out was the FLAKING. I can't stress this enough, this product seemed to flake off within 20 minutes. First the wings would go, and then the rest in random patchy areas on the lid. And if you have oily skin ~ it looks flaky within 10/15 minutes, like it didn't adhere to the skin at all and you could just peel it or scratch it off with a light touch.
I had used this at a festival in BC to do other peoples makeup as well. Mostly people wanted face paint-esque things like dotting on the face or full out pictures drawn. This seemed like a good product to use for this because in my mind maybe the less your skin was moving the more likely it was to stay put. (foreheads seem to move less than eyelids.. or at least.. mine does??).
Applying this on the skin was no problem and made detailing easier. With that said it also flaked off and ended up looking awful. I'm sorry to say it, but the formula leaves some SERIOUS things to be desired. I was so sad that this product didn't pan out because I had such high expectations. I have since learned that Stila makes a white liquid liner, so next time i'm on the market for one, that's where i'll be heading.

 The soft brush, ( Also how cute is the squirrel in the background of these photo's?!)

(Also my nail polish is the Dermelect peptide infused polish I got in my Ipsy bag for November (this month). I used a matte topcoat with it. I have noticed chipping, i've been wearing it for 3 days. I really like the colour. It's a lot more brown than I originally thought. But I really appreciate the mauve undertone. Reminds me of a Kiley Jenner lip colour. Very on trend!)

 Unicorn logo detail on the top of the packaging. So cute!

Since yesterday was Black Friday, Lime Crime was having a big sale (their biggest sale yet!). The liquid liner's were only 5$! (Regularly priced 14$). I wasn't interested in trying the liner again, but I really wanted to try their liquid lipstick. I tried to place an order but wasn't being allowed to check out. I've emailed the company twice and sent instagram comments seeking help for the issue, but so far no help. I ended up placing a large order on the Morphe Brushes website, and if I make it for the Lime Crime sale (it's still going on) I will still place my order. If not, then I guess it's not meant to be.

Have you tried Lime Crime's liquid liner? Did yours work as well as it claimed?

Until next time,
Luna.

PS. here's a weird snapchat video I took last year while wearing the liner. This was the best I had ever gotten this product to look. But as always, it did end up flaking off later :(. ( Also, Die Antwoord playing, anyone else a fan? haha.)

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus

Hello Everybody!
As a massive Miley Cyrus fan I was so excited when they announced Miley was going to be the new face of Viva Glam 2015. She has always been a huge supporter of charities and recently with her Happy Hippy Foundation she has been helping LGBTQ youth & youth homelessness.Giving back has always been important to Miley. Her recent crusade to break down gender stereotypes as well as educate people about current issues makes Miley the perfect candidate to be the face of Viva Glam! Let's get into the reviews,shall we?

Viva Glam Miley Cyrus

Her first lipstick & lipgloss duo was HOT. And by that I mean, hot pink. The bright pink amplified lipstick has a slight blue undertone and a satin sheen finish. Personally I would have loved this lipstick more if it was matte, but in an interview Miley mentioned it was really important how the lipstick felt. As we all know, Mac matte lipsticks can be really drying. Because of the satin finish the lipstick is really smooth and comfortable to wear.

The lipglass that came out with the first lipstick was a hot pink with pink and blue sparkles/shimmer. This lipglass is PACKED with sparkle. Miley said she wanted it to be like a disco ball. Because of all the sparkle, this lipglass is something i've never seen before. Wearing this on it's own is really pretty. Miley said in an interview that she wanted something her younger fans could wear. Apparently when she was a kid she wasn't allowed to wear makeup, but her Mom would let her wear lipgloss. I love that she was thinking about them as separate products but that they go together so well. Wear them together for a big impact, bright, hot pink, sparkley lips. The lipglass was my favourite part of this first collection.

Swatch (lipstick on left, lipglass on right):

Mac Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2

The 2nd lipglass and lipstick duo that came out was an orange duo. The lipstick is a bright orange with a semi matte finish. It reads as matte but has a creamy feeling and isn't drying which I love! The lipglass is also bright orange with shimmer. The hot pink lipglass has WAY more glitter than this one. Wear them together or wear them on their own, you're sure to make a bright, bold statement.

Swatches, ( lipglass on left, lipstick on right.) :

Final Thoughts:
My favourite lipglass was the first that came out, the pink glittery one. And my favourite lipstick was the second Viva Glam Miley2 (The orange one.)
Regardless, It's worth picking up this collection while it lasts-It's limited edition and 100% of the funds go towards the MAC Aids Fund.
Get glam while giving back! what could be better?!
Thanks Miley! Thanks Mac Aids Fund!

Swatches next to each other, (Viva Glam Miley Cyrus2 on left , and Viva Glam Miley on right.) :

Until next time,
Luna.

October 2015 Glossybox

Hello everybody,

Sorry for the lack of good photos, but as this was my first Glossybox in years , I tore into it without abandon. I managed to snap some quick photos but nothing that spectacular. I can't even express how excited I was and how excited I am for next month's Glossybox (and the Ipsy bag I ordered!!). This month's box was designed by Jamie Lee Reardin, who draws for Christian Dior! The box is absolutely stunning and all the details make this a box to keep! I already have mine on display on my book shelf. The theme was Paris. 

As always the packaging killed it. Glossybox always makes each month feel like you're opening a luxurious gift. This month I received:

• A Phyto leave in conditioner and heat protectant. It smells so nice and I could tell the difference in brushing through my hair right away.
• A Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep facial night cream. The packaging is really cute, It's pink and the cream matches! It smells like roses as well.
• A Le Soft Perfume Paris in the scent Parissian Rhapsody. Honestly I am NOT a perfume girl. But this actually smells really good. It's a light enough floral scent that doesn't cloud me. Just something special for someone who's actually close enough to smell it. (Namely,me, lolz.) It's a solid perfume which I thought was more unique. This is one of my favourite things I received this month. The perfume stick is actually pink! So cute!
• A red lipgloss by De Bruyere Paris. This lipgloss is highly pigmented and has an amazing formula. For some reason it looked really red in the package (and in other peoples swatches i've seen.) But on me it looked more like a hot pink. I am not complaining at all though as the colour is beautiful.
• A red nail polish by Lollipop Paris. I haven't tried this polish yet, but I can tell you it will be perfect this holiday season.

That's everything I received and I can't wait for next month! Below are all the 'quick snaps' I managed to take. I didn't want to wait any longer to take photo's, I just wanted to post this! Everything has already been organized into my collection, ready for use.

I hope you like the photo's below! 

Au revoir!

Luna.

Spur of the moment drugstore haul!

Hello everybody!

As today was my day off I decided to treat myself to a sushi lunch and then walk over to the (shoppers) drugstore that's near my house. I didn't go in with anything particular to buy but I ended up picking up a few things I thought I would share. 

They had a bunch of those gift packages with different things in them. They're always cheaper to buy the whole package than the individual products on their own... I'm a bit of a sucker when it comes to these things! Inside is a skintimate shaving cream, schick extreme 3 razors and a soft lips cube. 

I noticed there were some new lip products that I was interested in as well! First up on the left is a new baby lips product. They're now doing "moisturizing lipgloss" with different formulations. They had jelly,cream and shimmer. I bought one of the shimmer lipglosses in '05 just a glimmer'. It's a clear gloss with a purple pearlescent glitter. 

Here's a swatch:

Next up is a new lip product that boasts you can wear it 2 ways. The Maybelline colorblur. I bought the color 45 'I'm blushing'. It's advertised as a cream matte lip pencil with smudger. If you wear it full on it's a strong matte color, or you can use the other end of the pencil which has a rubber smudger on it to blur it out and make it more soft/natural. This is what the cream pencil looks like. You actually turn the bottom and the product comes out the top. 

Here Is the other end of the product where the rubber smudger is. 

And last but not least, here are the swatches!

My thoughts so far: I think it's interesting as a new product but also you can smudge ANY lip product. Granted all lip products don't come with a 'smudger' but you can just use your finger,a Kleenex, a Qtip or your lip brush to get the desired smudge look. Next time you're round at the drugstore pop over and have a look. What do you think? Will you give the new 'color blur' lipsticks a try?

Until next time,

Luna