Summer Lip Gloss Lovin'

As our beloved Ingrid aka MissGlamorazzi said in her last video, we are smack dab in the middle of summer. Summer is one of my favourite seasons, followed by fall, winter and spring (this normally changes depending on which season we're in). Matte's are amazing for fall and winter, and I am definitely looking forward to breaking out my dark purples and reds, but until then, I am loving lip gloss this summer. I feel like lip glosses are so much less fuss than lipstick, no lip liner needed, you don't have to worry about it being even etc... Most times I don't even need a mirror, just add a quick coat & smack your lips together! Depending on what kind of look I'm going for, these 3 lip glosses are my favourites for summer.

We have Revlon's Colourburst lipgloss in Bellini (which admittedly I do like more with a nude lipstick as a base) which is pretty sheer and goes amazing with any nude lipstick. And let's just talk about the packaging, is it just me or could this baby pass off as a NARS lipgloss? It's freaking stunning! Next up is Tanya Burr's lipgloss in Picnic in the Park! I mean, I don't even know what to say about this one. Perfection, perfection & perfection. Lasting power? Check. Amazing colour payoff? Check. Smells like heaven in a strawberry field? Check. Cute name? Check. Cute packaging? Check. Fellow beauty blogger knows how to get shit done. And lastly, Elizabeth Arden's lipgloss in Passion Fruit. This is the most opaque lipgloss out of the three and is most like a lipstick. It's a bit sticky, but not enough to turn me off. I do however suggest using a very light coat and then blending with your finger, because this a very bright and thick gloss that can get messy if you don't know how to show it whose boss!

Top to Bottom: Bellini, Picnic in the Park, & Passion Fruit

What lip glosses and/or lip products have you been loving this summer??

xoxo

-A

#FOTD | Birthday Dinner

Today's "Face of the Day" is a bit fancier than usual as I am about to go out for dinner for my Moms birthday! I was going to do a step by step tutorial but my camera died halfway through so you will have to settle for the end result!

Eyes

1. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
2. Cookie Dough from Too Faced "Joy to the Girls" in the crease
3. Chestnut from Too Faced "Joy to the Girls" in the outer V
4. NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in "Pink Topaz" over the lid
5. Milani Eye Tech eyeliner
6. Maybeline "Define-A-Line" used to tight line
7. Tarte "Lights, Camera, Flashes" mascara

Face

1. Clinique Super Primer Colour Corrects
2. Covergirl "CG Smoothers Hydrating Makeup" in 705 Ivory
3. Hard Candy "Glamoflauge" in Ultra Light
4. E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder 
5. Milani Illuminating Face Powder in 03 Beauty's Touch (used for blush/ illuminator)
6. Coty Airspun Foundation Powder in Translucent 

Lips

1. NYX "Butter Lipstick" in Lollies
2. Revlon "Colour Burst Lip Gloss" in Bellini 

And I used my NuMe hair curler (25mm) to do my hair & then flipped my head over and took the blow-dryer to the roots to give it more volume!!

xoxo

-A

Empty Products

In good old fashion Mirror, Mirror style I would like to start this post off on a completely unrelated manner. First of all, welcome! Welcome to the new Mirror, Mirror! I hope you like the new layout and design. I've tried to make it way more user friendly and pretty. If you notice anything doesn't work or even have a suggestion please feel free to comment below, tweet me, or email me! 

Like any sane person would, I've been saving up my empty containers and products for the past month or so. I don't use the same products everyday so it takes me a while to use a product till its completely gone. I decided to split up the products into makeup and skincare.

Makeup:

Maybelline Master Duo Eyeliner: I liked this product because the applicator is two sided. It is sort of like a flat spoon, with the wide edge you can get a nice thick line, and when you turn it to the side, you get a super precise line. I found this eyeliner flaked off pretty easily. I have a tendency of itching the side of my eye and so this product wasn't really the best for me. My Milani EyeTech is much better and cheaper!

Revlon Lash Potion: I absolutely adore this mascara. It's my favourite drugstore mascara at the moment. It will probably take you a few times to get used to the brush as it has 4 edges instead of being round. It stays put and holds a curl. I have already repurchased!

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation: One of the few drugstore foundations that actually decently fit my skin tone. The mousse texture is a bit odd, and I found it best to use a stippling brush to apply. The only negatives about this foundation is that it wore off fairly easily even with my favourite primers, and whenever I touched my face I rubbed it off. Whoops! 

Skin Care:

L'Oreal Sublime Soft Gentle Micellar Solution: Micellar water is all the rage don't ya know? That is, if water can be rage-full? I've been yearning for the Bioderma Micellar water, but in Canada it sells for $29! TWENTY NINE DOLLHAIRS! FOR WATER! I mean, I'm crazy don't get me wrong, but not that crazy.... And we've gotten off topic again, well sorta. Since I don't have anything to compare this product to, I don't think I can do a proper review. But for $9 it's a pretty good makeup remover and super gentle, does not sting your eyes at all.

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Spot Treatment: This is definitely not a product I've seen reviewed a lot, but it is worth a mention. I bought this during a month when I was having really bad breakouts. And then I used it just on spots and while the whole 4hr thing is complete bogus, it did work as an overnight treatment. Beware though, it may dry out your skin a bit.

No7 Beautiful Skin Dry Skin Rescue: I. Love. This. Stuff. Does that qualify for a review? I have nothing but good things to say about this product. It feels a little plasticy when you apply it, but it soaks in super quickly and really gets rid of all your dry spots. This winter was brutal in Canada, I've always had somewhat dry skin, but this year I broke out in like, a red patchy rash under my nose. This, mixed with some Florida sun, cured it in about a week!

xoxo

-A