New Years Eve Makeup Necessities

It's the last day of the year (ohh that sounds to dramatic doesn't it?) quite literally and your night might involve some or alot of bubbly, inevitable alcohol infused sweaty dance face and a possible kiss at midnight. It's a night with a lot to live up to every year, so here are my picks for products that can stand up to the hype.

December Beauty Favourites

December was a month of several 'new to me' products, and I always love it when I get a collection of products that just hit the ball out of the park. Not only were there some new bits, but some products that I had previously given the cold shoulder to, only to have them prove me wrong! (love that!)

You Might Be a Beauty Blogger When...

Ok, so tell tale fairy lights and scented candles aside, I sometimes catch myself in a "yep, for sure a beauty blogger" moment. Today's post was sparked by a one of these moments I found myself caught in when I had an inner squeal after stumbling across some skincare normally only found in the United Kingdom (you know those Brit beauty gals are lucky things!) 

Sunday Steals | NYC Liquid Eyeliner

Coming at you all with another makeup steal, and this one really is a bargain to boast about - a whopping $2.49 was spent. That's right, get out your piggy banks and count your pennies for this one!

Mascara Monday | Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

You all know by now I love trying out a new mascara. The excitement was real when I stumbled across the Maybelline Lash Sensational display in my local drugstore the other day. I snatched up a waterproof tube in the blacked formula and gave it a try. Naturally I took before and afters for you all!

Lippies That Live in my Bag

My handbag might change from time to time, and occasionally I have been know to carry more than a few (cough, or 9) lip products, but at the end of the day there are only three I absolutely always have on hand. They live there, right in my purse for easy grabbing at all times. 

SAVING FACE | Party Proof Makeup

The holidays are in full swing and while you're rocking around the Christmas tree your makeup might be migrating other places. Here are my top makeup picks for a face that makes it all night long and stays photoready for those memory making moments.

HOT OR NOT? | Revlon Photoready Eye Art

I new Revlon display popped up this month in my local drugstore, boasting a similar packaging to their double ended nail polishes, but instead held a metallic cream shadow on one end and a corresponding glitter on the other. So naturally I had to try it and let you all know if it was hot or not.

FAVOURITES | Top Beauty Picks for November 2014

Holy heck it's December folks! That means it's time for my to round up a handful of my favourite products from the last month and gush about why they're awesome. Sound good? Thought so.

PET PEEVES | Shopping The Cosmetic Counters

We've all been there - a casual browse at the beauty counters and shops only to come away with a WTF? moment. Nine out of ten times the experience is awesome, but every once in a while someone doesn't get the memo that leaves shopping for makeup a touch frustrating. 

MASCARA MONDAY | Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

Dior's Mascara offerings are often loved and raved about, but at the $35 CND price tag I just couldn't justify the splurge. Then recently I got my paws on a mini version of it and instantly whipped out the camera to do a first impressions review...

SUNDAY STEALS | The $5 Eyeshadow Palette

I'll admit it, I am a total high end makeup snob a lot of the time, but I love a good bargain as much as the next girl! Recently in the drugstore I noticed the Essence stand had been updated and snatched up a six shadow packed palette not much bigger in size than a credit card... for five bucks!

CONDITIONER FOR YOUR SKIN? | Lush's Ro's Argan Body Conditioner

The post wherein I wish smell-o-vision existed, because this stuff smells ah-mazing.  After falling in love with Lush's Rose Jam Shower Gel with annoyingly is a holiday time only product (seriously Lush, I need this all year round) I was desperate to get my hands on anything else that had that juicy genuine rose (ie not old lady rose) smell to it. Enter in a unique product that kills two birds with one stone (I promise no birds were actually harmed in the discovery or making of this product!)

REPURCHASES # 2 | So Good I Bought Them Again

I'm a self professed makeup junkie, but sometimes I come across something that is just so good I don't want to try anything else (er, ok maybe I want to try, but I also want to repurchase the product I know I love) Let's chat about five recent purchases I loved enough the first time to go another round with....

STOCKING STUFFERS SORTED | Bite Beauty Mix N' Mingle Lip Minis

It's painfully hard for me to buy beauty bits for my friends for the holidays, I just seem to want to keep everything for myself. #greedy, right? I snatched up a couple of these adorable little tree hanging stocking stuffers at Sephora the other day thinking they'd make the perfect gift...

WINTER WARDROBE | 5 Beauty Essentials

I know I know, I am gonna mention the 'W' Word : Winter. It's coming (all Game of Thrones kidding aside, it actually is, in this neck of the woods anyways) Here's 5 picks for winter beauty staples I am reaching for this year, even if Autumn is still full on...

EVERYDAY PINK LIPS | BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Speak Your Mind

I'll be the first to admit that bareMinerals isn't the first display I head for when I shop for beauty bits. Besides their Ready Eyeshadows (which are ah-mazing for the most part) I find the range not really striking a fancy in me. So when I got a chance to try a half pint version of one of their Marvelous Moxie lipsticks I took it, knowing I probably wouldn't have bought it on my own. Sometimes however, I am wrong....

SEPHORA VIB SALE | Top Beauty Picks

It might just be one of my favourite times of year; the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and Sephora does their annual 20% off VIB/VIBRouge sale. Seriously, it's worth waiting all year for! Here are some top picks to put on your shopping list this year...

HOLIDAY 2014 | Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Quartet

It's that time of year when all the holiday cosmetic sets and bundles hit the shelves, and I just can't resist picking up one or two to play with. Mini's and gift sets are a great way to try products out, usually at a great value. I recently took a peek at what Laura Mercier was offering this year, and happily walked away with this set of gems... 

FAVOURITES | October 2014 Monthly Favourites

Every month I pick a handful of products that made heavy rotation in my day to day routine. Sometimes they are new loves, sometimes they are rediscovered gems. 

Here's five that not only made the cut, but went above and beyond.

20% OFF | Sephora VIBRouge and VIB Holiday Sale Event

Heads up folks - it's quite possibly my favourite time of year, Sephora just announced their annual 20% off even for VIBRouge and VIB card holders!

THIS JUST IN | New Dior Mono Fusion Shadow in Mirror

I've loved the Diorshow Fusion Mono shadows right from when they were originally released, but one of my only complaints is that there aren't enough shades. For the holiday 2014 season Dior released a new shade on a limited edition basis, and naturally I had to have it!

MASCARA MONDAY | Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

It's been a good while since I did a Mascara Monday, and I know this particular mascara is a bit old news in the beauty newness world, but I don't always like to jump right on the bandwagon when everyone in the blogosphere is also reviewing it. If you're new here, Mascara Monday is a series I do where I post a before and after and first impressions of a mascara - you can read the last one here.

SUNDAY STEALS | NYX Butter Gloss

It's been a while since I did a Sunday Steal here on GLG. Whilst I love me some high end beauty products, occasionally I come across something that blows me away, both in quality and price!

Today's bargain buy actually came way from a friend gifting it to me - NYX Butter Gloss was a range I was familiar with, but didn't really pay much attention to because I actually loathe the sickly sweet cherry cough syrup smell their regular line glosses have. Thankfully the Butter Gloss range carries a much mellower fragrance which doesn't hang around on the lips, and packs a pigment punch that rivals some lipsticks!

LUCKY STAR | DiorSkin Star Foundation Shines Bright

I really struggle finding foundations that fit my skin tone, type and desired finish. Many are too matte, or on the other side of the scale so dewy they slide around all day. Or when I do find a finish I love, the shade range is rubbish (Sorry Guerlain Lingerie de Peau, I am talking to you!) 

So imagine my surprise when I got a sample on a whim that checked all the boxes? This star shines bright folks... 

BIGGER BRIGHTER EYES | With 5 Products

I wasn't born with the biggest eyes in the world (although, my mother will tell you otherwise) but I've learned over the years a few tips and tricks to make my eyes really pop. Here's five of my favourite products that never let me down getting that bright as a daisy doll eyed effect.

YOUR LIPS BUT BETTER | Clarins Does it Again

I'm sure you're tired of hearing about the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector here on GLG, but I promise you, this one might be the one that has you out the door to buy it for yourself, if you haven't experienced the lushness that is these glosses yet (if not, where have you been!?)

CHARITABLE BEAUTY | Lush's Revamped Charity Pot

"Since launching our Charity Pot program in 2007, we've donated more than $5,800,000 to over 600 grassroots charities in 35countries." 

So before we crack on, you may have noticed an absence on my part here on GLG. Let's just say this : moving ain't no fun.

But what is fun is finally having a deep soaker bathtub and a reason to drop into Lush and thus stumbling across the newly formulated Charity Pot hand and body lotion.

SAY IT AINT SO | Illamasqua Pulled out of North America

image thanks to illamasqua.com 

Wherein, you fall in love with a product, only to find out it...

FAVOURITES | 6 Beauty Loves for August 2014

Another month behind us and I have another handful of products that I found myself really loving. Five out of six of these were new to me in the month of August, making it a pretty successful month for newness. Let's take a gander, shall we...

MONTHLY MUST BUY | Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

 

It's the first of the month, and surely you know what that means: Monthly Must Buy. Every month I grab one product from my love list that I think it worth you spending your hard earned cash on, even if you only buy one thing this month. You can read last month's feature here.

SUNDAY STEALS | NYC Translucent Loose Powder

Every now and then I get the itch to buy something, but my pocketbook wholeheartedly disagrees with me. I wont lie, when it comes to makeup I tend to reach for more luxury brands, but when I find something for a fraction of the price, that performs just as good if not better? Sold!

YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE | BFF Recommendations

Back at the beginning of August I was invited to a special Sephora VIBRouge event and I was able to take a friend. Normally I would take my makeup loving bestie because we fawn over everything and totally just "get it" when it comes to the borderline unhealthy obsession for beauty bits. However, she was out of town, so I took my other gal pal who is relatively unexperienced when it comes to makeup and besides totally overwhelming her, I may have talked her into a few (or many) purchases that night.

THIS JUST IN | Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly

When it comes to me skincare these days I am a little bit tentative to try new things. I have my routine pretty down after all. Every once in a while though a brand I know and love will expand their line with something new and I get the urge to test the waters. Because hey, I can review it for the blog... like I needed the excuse!

SO GOOD YOU NEED MULTIPLES | Foundations That Are Worth Having in Multiple Shades

Much like a good T Shirt, when you find a foundation you love, I find it's worth having in more than one shade. Whether it be a beach holiday, or in my case, usually a self tanner, sometimes our skin changes tone and our makeup can have a tough job adapting to that. I've gone through my foundation drawer, and pulled four different formulas I have in multiple, and jotted down a few reasons why. Let's break it down...

TRUE ROSE GOLD | Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments

Rose Gold is a term that gets thrown around a lot lately in the beauty world. It seems to be the coveted hue of choice these days, but I find often products with the name don't really match the the true sense of the colour. Completely by fluke I stumbled across these shadows the other day in my local Sephora and let's just say, it was love at first swatch...

SECOND CHANCES | Mac Face & Body Foundation

Every now and then a product that I always seemingly hated previously comes back in a new way and makes me change my mind. Now granted, this doesn't happen often, and my first impressions are usually really accurate, but I know when to admit I am wrong...

FLOPS | Beauty Letdowns for July 2014

With every month of new found, or re-found favourites, there are bound to be some flops, it's the nature of the game when you try so many new products all the time. July was no different and I have 5 beauty products just just didn't do it for me. Here's why...

MONTHLY MUST BUY | Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner

It's the first of the month and that means I tell you what one product I think is worth you hard earned coin. If you only buy one thing this month, buy this...

FAVOURITES | 5 Favourite Beauty Products for July 2014

July seemed like one of those "all over the place" months for me, and I found myself getting a bit routine with my makeup. Not that routine is bad, but it is easy and when your other half says, "hey, lets go to Las Vegas!" and its 42 degrees outside (that upper 110's for you Americans) then routine, easy, and quick are all words that play into ones vocab. Let's take a look into the five bits I didn't want to be without this past month, shall we?

THE "I'VE BEEN IN THE SUN" BLUSH | theBalm Instain Blush in Toile

So we all know I needed another blush in my life like I needed a hole in my head, but when I saw this beauty on sale for half price a month or so ago, I figured it would be stupid not to buy it, right?

GAME CHANGERS | 5 Products That Make Life Easier

Sometimes you just stumble across a product that just makes you wonder what you did before you discovered it. I've collected five of my favourite game changing products that I don't want to be without. Ever.

TRIED IT, BOUGHT IT

While I am responsible for my fair share of fall in love at the store and impulsively buy it moments, occasionally I am a bit more responsible and get a sample to try before I buy. I've found out I loved, and hated, many products this way, and here's a few I am so glad I was given the chance to try, because I may never have taken the plunge without the nudge.

WANTED | Hard to Get Beauty Bits

Every once in a while I fall in love with reviews or raves over products, right them down on my wishlist and drool over them online, only to realize they aren't available to me here in Canada. It's a real bummer! Sometimes they make their way here eventually, and other times they never do. Here's a little list of some of the talked about bits I'm really wanting to get my hands on these days...

FLOPS | 5 Beauty Letdowns for June 2014

Every month I bring forth my favourite beauty bits, but lets face it, there are always a few duds (hey, it happens to us all!) So lets go through the five items that flopped for me in June - no offence if they are your very favourite of life product, they just didn't work for me. Ok? Ok.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK | Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow

The newest product offering by uber sleek brand Nars is an eyeshadow that promises "A creaseless, 8-hour wear eye shadow with a transformative texture for wet or dry application". I picked three of the Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows up the morning my local Sephora was putting them on the shelf, and put them to the test.

MONTHLY MUST BUY | Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask

It's the first of the month, which means it's time for my pick for Monthly Must Buy. I always love this post because I pick one thing that I truly think is worth spending your cold hard coin on, even if you only buy one thing beauty related for the month of July. 

FAVOURITES | 5 Favourites for June 2014

The last day of June is upon us and it's time for me to round up my 5 favourite products for the month. Stay tuned later this week for the sister post - 5 Flops for June 2014!

SUMMER WARDROBE STAPLES

Summer Staples by girllovesgloss featuring a white crop top

I've treated myself to a little shopping recently, and found some pieces I know will be staples in my wardrobe all summer long. Amongst essentials are big sunnies, denim, a long maxi skirt (loving the pattern on this and its partially lined so no one sees the bits you don't want showing off, but then nice and lightweight for the summer swelter) my forever complimented mint Chucks, a whole-y crocheted sweater to toss over tanks (oh and a million tanks in all colours!)

What are your must haves fashion wise for this summer? I'm going for that comfy chic, I look effortlessly put together look. We'll see how that works out...