QuEstiOn.oF.tHe.Day.aNd.My Brush Collection

I find it funny sometimes, well maybe not funny, but interesting when I find myself in front of a customer who asks me if it is REALLY necessary to use brushes to apply makeup.
Of course, there is no 'Right' way to put on makeup, but I think that brushes make ALL the difference in application. 
Now of course this excludes those amazing artists who can apply beautiful makeup with just their fingers or a cotton swab. But, for myself I need brushes!
This post would not be complete if I did not have a picture of my brush collection.... well here is most of it.... I'm pretty sure I have more hiding somewhere. 
It's a lot, but really it's not a lot to me, as an artist. 
Looking at my brushes I thought to myself, first, I have a lot of the same brushes. And second, I tend to stick to the same few brands of brushes. I have brushes from Smashbox, Coverfx, Dior, Pur minerals, Bare Minerals, Quo and good old Dollar store brushes(mainly for special effects makeup). My favourite are the first three. 
So, the purpose of this post really is to show you my brush collection and to ask you a few questions:
1. Do you use makeup brushes? or use your fingers/cotton swabs?
2. Which brand(s) of brush are your favourite?

ProduCt.ReViEw.- CoverFX.EyeprepFX.

CoverFX Eyeprep FX - anti aging smoothing primer

 An innovative cosmeceutical eye smoothing formula with clinically proven anti aging benefits. It is a silicone free, light weight primer to be worn alone or under eye makeup.  

What it does: 

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... It helps to bind concealer and eye shadows to the eye lids an eye area for an even, colour true and long lasting wear.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...It instantly soothes, hydrates and helps reduce under eye puffiness.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...It strengthens the eye dermal structure to hydrate, firm and rejuvenate.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...It increase circulation to lighten dark under eye circles.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Haloxyl ~ How Haloxyl works is by literally loosening the blood fragments which populate under the skin in the eye area. Loose particles like these are actually small fragments of blood that leak out from capillaries. These are the exact cause of dark circles under the eyes. When an eye serum uses Haloxyl at the right concentration, it works to flush out that pigmented blood with each application.

Eyeliss ~ Eyeliss is an ingredient that works to treat the puffy bags under the eyes. Under-eye bags are causd due to the fluid that passes through your capillary walls as well as lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage promotes a healthy lymphatic system.

Aqua, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Squalane, Acrylates Copolymer, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Behenyl Alcohol,  Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer.Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Capryly Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Lecithin, Myristyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, PVP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein PG-Propyl, Methylsilanediol, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

 I like this primer because you can use it as an eye cream, either day or night. I also like it because you can use it under the eye area under concealer to help prevent creasing and also make it so you don't have to use as much concealer. 

 Has no immediate colour correcting benefits. 

I received a full size as a trial and I definitely will purchase this one again. For the size, quality and functionality, it is definitely worth every penny!

  

$43CAD/20ml(0.67 fl.oz) (holy! this is larger then an eye cream) 

 4/5

Training Haul >> CoverFX..La Roche Posay..NUXE

If you follow me regularly, you will know that I work in the cosmetics industry. And as a part of my job I often attend training seminars. These seminars are meant to educate us on what's new in the industry and on current products. I love to attend the seminars because I love to learn all about the technologies and ingredients of products. As an added perk, we receive free product to try. I mean how else are we going to sell something unless we try it! So the other day I went to the NUXE and CoverFX seminars.....why do I have La Roche posay products too? Well my lovely friend decided to give me two products she received from the seminar! SWEET!

Here's a list of what I got: 

From CoverFX >> Eye prepfx, Skin Prep Primer, Concelfx concealer

From La Roche Posay >> Physiological Shower Gel, Hydraphase Intense Light moisturizer

From NUXE >> 24hr Moisturizing Anti fatigue Concentrate(Serum) Reve de Miel Hand and nail cream 

  

So my questions are... have you tried any of these? What did you think of them? If not.... do you want a review of any of them? 

FOTD/EOTD - PurpLe.LuSt.

Hey lovelies, 
How are all of you doing? Hope you had a great week...Happy that it's Friday? I am! I actually get two days off in a row on the weekend. So after all the awe of the Lady Gaga concert I have been busy thinking about what I want to post about and also on a personal note, been thinking about what I want to do next in life. Do you have any big plan for the future?...Anyways this lovely look was inspired by another bloggers eye makeup. Of course I think she did a better job then I did but I tried! 
If you care to know what I used(NOTE: You can click on any of the following products to see my review on it!!):
>> Skin Care: Vichy Normaderm gel cleanser, Lancome Genefique eye cream, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo face cream.
>> Face makeup: Smashbox Photofinish Primer in Light, Smashbox High Definition Concealer in Medium, Smashbox Halo in Medium, Coverfx Powder FX in M80, Smashbox Blush in ProofSheet, Smashbox Halo Bronzer, GOSH Sun highlighter
>> Eyes: Smashbox Photo Finish lid primer, Smashbox Muse eyeshadow palette and 88 palette shadows, Maybelline Line Stiletto liner, Maybelline Eye Studio liner in Blackest Black, Quo lashes in #806, Smashbox Bionic Mascara

ProduCt.ReViEw. -CovErfX.ConCeaL.FX.

The product: Coverfx - Conceal fx camouflage concealer

Claim to fame: It instantly erases undereye circles, redness, dark spots, sun damage, blemishes, moles, tattoos, birthmarks, fatigue and trauma., Unique self-adjusting pigments evolve upon gentle blending to offer your custom colour correcting tone. , Emollients soften delicate skin to ease blendability., Provides opaque, water resistant and stay put coverage., Hi-definition developed to be camera friendly.

WHAT DOES IT DO? 

Instant flaw erasing concealer that layers for optimum coverage. ,Six shades for a global palette.

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cyclopentasiloxane,Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Aqua, Silica, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Tricontanyl PVP, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-25, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Dimethiconol, Linolenic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Iron Oxides, Retinyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Tin Oxide, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide NS, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, MAY CONTAIN: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)

Pros: Great coverage, one of the best out there. Great texture, doesn't feel sticky. Great colour selection. Well worth the money! a little goes a long long way.

Cons:The colours can seem like the wrong colour if you try them on your hand. however if you try on the area of concern they look great.

The bottom line: Great for those with dark circles, scars or any type of pigmented areas. Fantastic!

Price:$27CDN

Rating:4/5