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If you follow me on Twitter, you may know that I was incredibly fortunated to win Ubisoft Just Dance Superstar Contest! The prize consists of a trip up to four people and includes two nights stay in a luxury downtown Toronto hotel (Hyatt Regency Toronto), limo service, spending money, four tickets to a concert or a show and four copies of Just Dance 3 Ubisoft video game. There was no concert or show available on the dates I could go (damn you school!) but instead, they have set up a VIP treatment for my friends and I in a nightclub - complete bottle service and a private booth! I can't wait!
I thought it would be interesting to show you what I bring with me to Toronto. Normally, I would not even have bothered with makeup and all that stuff but the thing is that we will be interviewed and the Just Dance camera crew will follow us around while we shop on Queen Street West so hey, a girl gotta look good!
Avon True Color Eyeshadow Single in Night Sky, NYX Eyeshadow in Sensual, e.l.f. Mechanical Eyelash Curler, Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Pout, Marcelle Power Volume Mascara, Joe Fresh Style Duo Concealer in Light, Wet 'n Wild Brow & Eye Liner Pencil in Taupe, Sigma E55, Sigma E40, EcoTools Angled Eyeliner Brush.
I realized that I don't have many travel size products because I tend to use them up first instead of having them laying around because I don't travel much and when I do, I don't bring tons of stuff with me. I don't have any mini format body cream, and this is the only really important product to me, so I'm stuck with that jumbo The Body Shop Shea Butter LOL! I also tried to bring multi-tasking products such as Too Faced Leopard Love and Marcelle BB Cream but overall I think I did great as I stuck mainly with essentials.
I can't wait to go shopping, spending money that you didn't work for feels so good, doesn't it? Instead of making a list of things I want, I made a list of places to shop at and I'll see! I was thinking maybe some MAC lipsticks even though there's none in particular I really want and some LUSH Valentine's Day stuff! I know I will be given a gift card to shop at H&M with a personal stylist and that's where the Just Dance camera crew will follow me around (so exciting!) but I will have some cash left to spend however I want (:
My friends and I will fly to Toronto today at 1:00 and I'm so excited! I will be sure to take tons of pictures =D
This iconic EcoTools set is what started it all! Whether you want to hide imperfections, define eyes and brows, or create a rosy glow, our set of five beautiful and incredibly soft brushes is the perfect start to your makeup routine.
The beauty brushes are housed in reusable pouches and printed with plant-based ink, utilizing resources that minimize the negative impact on the environment.
Set Includes:
Blush Brush
Eye Shading Brush
Angled Eyeliner Brush
Concealer Brush
Lash & Brow Groomer
Hemp & Cotton Case (Room for both brushes & makeup essentials!)
The set comes in a zip-top reusable pouch
Blush Brush
This must-have is ideal for applying and setting your face makeup. Our ultra-soft, cruelty-free brush delivers an even, all-over dusting of powder.
This brush is my favorite from this set. It is the softest blush brush I have ever used and the bristles won't shed. It picks up a good amount of product and blends really well. I like to use it for bronzer and face powder too as it's big and just perfectly dense.
Eye Shading Brush
Whether you're creating a look for day or night, this is a versatile, must-have eye brush. Essential for applying shadow base, it can be used for shading, highlighting, and blending.
This brush is awful to blend eyeshadow as it's so thick and flat, and it doesn't pick up lots of pigments. I usually prefer my eye shadow brush to be softer and fluffier, and I tend to use this one to apply concealer as it works way better with cream products.
Angled Eyeliner Brush
Create a perfect cat eye or use everyday with our ultra-flat angled eyeliner brush. Its angled, cruelty-free taklon brush head creates an effortless, clean line along your lashes.
Angled liner brushes are always great to apply eyeliner, especially if you are a noob like me! The bristles can be a little too soft to draw a perfect straight line though, but I guess I just need more practice. I don't really use eyeliner but I like to use this brush to apply eyeshadow on my lower lash line or on the outer corner of the eyes and also to fill in my brows.
Concealer Brush
Conceal dark under-eye circles and hide minor imperfections with our deluxe concealer brush. The cruelty-free taklon bristles also work great with cream eye shadow!
Something strange I noticed with this brush in comparison to the eye shadow brush is that this one actually applies eyeshadow better than the eye shadow brush, as it's less thick and more soft. I also think this concealer brush is a little too big and fluffy to properly apply concealer on small spots like a pimple, but it works well on the under eye area.
Lash & Brow Groomer
Take control of those stray brows with our lash and brow groomer. Firm, cruelty-free taklon bristles are designed to groom and enhance the shape of your eyebrows. Use the comb to separate lashes for a natural, long-lash look.
Honestly, this is the less useful brush in this set for me. This is the first time I use a lash groom and it actually works great at separating clumped lashes after applying mascara, but it's not a necessity and I don't really mind clumped lashes anyway - as long as I don't end up with spider legs. I'm not used to comb my unruly brows but the brow groomer shapes them really nicely.
The hemp and cotton brush roll is really handy - you can safely store your brushes in the five casings on the pouch and there's even room in the zipped pocket for some other makeup necessities like a blush, mascara or lipgloss - and they won't end up everywhere in your purse.
What's not to love about this brush set? It's inexpensive and comparable to high end makeup brushes, the Taklon bristles are incredibly soft and 100% cruelty-free, the bamboo handle is lightweight and has a low impact on the earth's resources as it's a highly sustainable plant, and the brush roll is a great idea.
EcoTools 6 Piece Bamboo Brush Set is available at Farleyco.ca for $18.99. For international retailers, be sure to check out EcoTools website.
Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for consideration to review. I was not paid for this review, I am not affiliated with this company and the fact that the products were free absolutely does not influence my opinion.
MuLondon products: The lovely Boris (founder and head cream-whipper) very kindly sent me some of his products to review. MuLondon products are made by hand, they are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. What's not to love? Here is what I received:
Organic Marigold, Frankincense & Myrrh Face Moisturiser
Organic Rose Moisturiser
Products to review from Farleyco.ca: I was recently given the opportunity to review some Batiste Dry Shampoos, but I never expected to receive that much goodies! Included in the package were products distributed by Farleyco to major retailers across Canada:
Batiste Coloured Dry Shampoo 'Black'
Batiste 'Tropical'
Batiste 'Blush'
Batiste 'Original'
EcoTools Bamboo 6 piece brush set
Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque
Montagne Jeunesse White Chocolate
Montagne Jeunesse Apricot Scrub
Montagne Jeunesse Peel-Off Masque
Free Glad Garbage Bag: This is totally random, and I can't remember where it comes from LOL
P&G brandSAMPLER samples: I'm always excited when new samples are available! These are the samples for the Spring Edition:
Puffs Non Lotion White facial Tissue
Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo Itchy Scalp Care
OLAY 2-in-1 sample size facial cloth
Pringles Baked Wheat Stix Jalapeno Flavour
Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner
Scope Outlast Mouthwash
Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPac
All the online samples have been requested, but if you don't want to miss the next edition, be sure to check their website often and sign up for the newsletter.
P&G brandSAMPLER For Men samples: I think it's a great idea to offer samples especially for men! I requested these for my boyfriend:
Gillette Odour Shield All Day Clean Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
Gillette Odor Shield All Day Clean Body Wash
Gillette Fusion ProSeries Intense Cooling Lotion
Gillette Fusion ProSeries Thermal Face Scrub
Those samples seem to be still available, so hurry up and order yours!
Coupons for two bottles of Aquafina Plus+ Vitamins 10 Cal: I completed a survey on Aquafina Canada Facebook page and I was rewarded with these coupons. I love this beverage, it's really yummy, and good for your health, too!
Udderly Smooth products: I was so fortunated to receive these products as you know I have really bad eczema and super dry skin, and nothing seems to really work. Did you know that Udderly Smooth products were originally invented for use on dairy cows and that they are now used for dry and chapped skin? Here's what I was sent to try and review:
Udder Cream
Moisturizing Lotion
Shea Butter Foot Cream
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I thought it would be fun to start the week-end with a song so in each of my Mail of the Week posts, I will share with you a song that I hope you will enjoy.
