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Member Since: March 30, 2007Reviews
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Calliope
I was looking for something on the matte side but that didn't dry out my lips. Nars' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil is amazing! I love the velvety smooth texture and it stays on all day. It doubles as a liner and lipstick and is great for people on the go... +
I was looking for something on the matte side but that didn't dry out my lips. Nars' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil is amazing! I love the velvety smooth texture and it stays on all day. It doubles as a liner and lipstick and is great for people on the go. It can be worn on its own or paired with a gloss. It's portable and not messy. They come in a variety of colours but I chose Calliope which is a coral pink. The colour is a neutral coral that can be worn with a smoky bronze eye or can be pumped up a notch with a beautiful orange gloss. It's a perfect compliment for a glowy bronze face - you want to avoid looking too shiny or oily in the summer so always choose one or 2 areas of the face for shimmer or shine. It's a little pricey but its Nars! You can't expect anything less! -
Aveda Hand Relief
Love it too! Although, I only bought the travel size because I didn't want to splurge on it without testing it out for a few weeks. But love it and the smell is just yummy! Made my hands soft and smooth for hours.
Love it too! Although, I only bought the travel size because I didn't want to splurge on it without testing it out for a few weeks. But love it and the smell is just yummy! Made my hands soft and smooth for hours. -
Civello (Queen Street)
I met up with my expecting cousin this past Tuesday because she wanted me to be there for some hair support. She's been wanting bangs for a realllly long time and decided this was it. The ambiance is great and the girls at the front greeted me right... +
I met up with my expecting cousin this past Tuesday because she wanted me to be there for some hair support. She's been wanting bangs for a realllly long time and decided this was it. The ambiance is great and the girls at the front greeted me right away. The stylist that cut my cousin's hair was Jason and he was so super nice. My cousin asked me my opinion on what she should do and Jason was actually open to hearing what I had to say, but I of course added that he is the hair stylist and will know way more than me. I hate stepping on anyone's toes especially since I'm a make-up artist and get a lot of customers that think they know better. I asked him if he thought anyone would be free to do a brow waxing and he recommended Tara right away! I checked to see if they had an opening with her and with my luck they did. I had let my brows grow in so much it had lost its shape.
Tara was really nice and asked me each time she ripped my hair off if I was ok. I thought she was very knowledgeable and professional. She definitely deserves the following she has. The only thing that kind of annoyed me is that she asked me my age because she assumed I was in high school or something. I know I look young and Tara's not the first one that's asked me that. It just bugs me because if I was a woman that looked older would she still have asked me my age? Just because I look young what gives people the balls to ask someone's age especially a woman because a woman never tells lol. I do most of the time though just so I can see the shock on people's faces. At least it gives me hope for when I'm 40!
After my cousin's hair was beautified (Jason decided because my cousin has a cowlick bangs would not work for her), he offered a free make-up touch-up using Aveda's make-up line (prior to having her hair done she got a head and shoulder massage!). He was really sweet and answered all my questions in regards to what his favourite product was, what spring colours he would recommend for her and if there were any other products he would recommend from the line. I must say, he's pretty damn good with applying and blending make-up with a sponge and q-tip! They don't use brushes for sanitary reasons (MAC does but we make sure we always clean our brushes!). My cousin was tempted to buy the lavender scented liquid gel he used on her hair and I was tempted to buy the smoothing serum (forgot name), but we thought we'd test it out and see how our hair held up in the rain storm that was coming our way.
I'd definitely go back because the prices are decent (junior stylist is $40, manicure is $30) and it's still a trendy salon/spa. I also love the location because I usually spend a lot of time on Queen St. I also love Aveda hair products so you can't go wrong with that. The staff all seemed nice and professional.
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stila cosmetics Lip Glaze
I love the Stila glosses and I loved them so much it ran out pretty quickly. For the money you pay for it should be bigger. I know they have come out with bigger ones but I think it's just in the plumping formulas. I prefer the non-plumping ones... +
I love the Stila glosses and I loved them so much it ran out pretty quickly. For the money you pay for it should be bigger. I know they have come out with bigger ones but I think it's just in the plumping formulas. I prefer the non-plumping ones. After a while the tingling gets to me haha. -
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
As a make-up artist I don't leave home without this one in my kit. I have asian eyes so the curler is nice and rounded to fit smaller eyes. It always gives me and my clients the most perfect curl!
As a make-up artist I don't leave home without this one in my kit. I have asian eyes so the curler is nice and rounded to fit smaller eyes. It always gives me and my clients the most perfect curl! -
Smiths Rosebud Salve
I love this balm because it's a multi-purpose product. My lips always feel moisturized and soft and I can use it on my cuticles and my baby's sensitive skin. I also use it to highlight my cheekbones when I don't want a shimmer but rather a glow.
I love this balm because it's a multi-purpose product. My lips always feel moisturized and soft and I can use it on my cuticles and my baby's sensitive skin. I also use it to highlight my cheekbones when I don't want a shimmer but rather a glow. -
Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter
I usually love products from Body Shop but my lips get really chapped and it really didn't make my lips feel better. I love the scent though! It's great though for people who don't normally chap.
I usually love products from Body Shop but my lips get really chapped and it really didn't make my lips feel better. I love the scent though! It's great though for people who don't normally chap. -
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
Love anything Burts Bees!
Love anything Burts Bees! -
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