Review: Caudalie Vine Body Butter ♥

Hey everyone!

Caudalie "Vine Body Butter"

Today I’m going to be reviewing the Caudalie “Vine Body Butter”. I know winter is here and everyone, including myself, is freaking out about their dry skin. And because I’m guilty of pretty much never drinking water, as soon as it starts to snow my body will almost instantaneously feel and look dry and dehydrated. If you’re like me and don’t want to be an Ashy Abby –totally made that saying up- this winter you need the Caudalie “Vine Body Butter” in your life. It’s priced at $43 (CAD) before tax for 225mL and you can purchase it at Sephora or the Caudalie website.

Caudalie "Vine Body Butter"

The product comes in a plant based white plastic container with a purple lid. The jar is very sturdy which is ideal for people like me who drop everything. Its also great for taking with you when you go away on a skiing trip or something because you don’t have to worry about it cracking in your suitcase and ruining everything else in its vicinity.

Something that’s really great about the Caudalie “Vine Body Butter” is that it doesn’t contain any animal ingredients like most nourishing body butters …and extra bonus, its not tested on animals either! It has a beautiful citrus smell, which is really delightful when get a whiff every now and then. This body butter is great for everyone with dry skin but I would especially recommend it to people with sensitive dry skin because its 95% natural and contains grape-seed oil which is very light and easily absorbed deterring allergic reactions. Grape-seed oil additionally stimulates skin tissues regeneration. Another great ingredient in it is the organic fair-trade shea butter, which provides moisture and exceptional healing properties for the skin.

It’s super lightweight yet smooth and creamy but doesn’t have a greasy finish. Give it a try people; you’ll definitely love it!

xoxo

Naheedz ♥

Review and Swatches: NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush ♥

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NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush

NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush

So today I’m going to be reviewing a product from my favourite brand NARS and it is the Highlighting Blush in the shade “Albatross”. NARS is notorious for having great blushes and though it may be a “highlighting” blush it does not fall short. This product is an illuminating highlighting powder, which gives the skin a light-reflecting luminous glow. You can buy it on the NARS website or at Sephora for $35 (CAD) before tax.

NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush

Although initially this product smells “makeup-y”, seems chalky, and looks a weird whitish yellow shade this is truly overall a great highlighting product. What I love about it the most is the versatility. This isn’t one of those deals where you need a different highlight for the bridge of your nose, and brown bone, and cupid’s bow, etc. You can use Albatross everywhere you want to highlight and it even works great as a sheer eye shadow. On a day where I don’t feel like doing anything I love popping some of this stuff in my tear duct, applying mascara and running out the door.

You can wear it alone or pair it with other cheek products to create beautiful dimensions on the face.  I find that when I apply a peach or coral blush and I use “Albatross” to highlight with it I look more sun kissed and when I mix it in with a pink blush it becomes a great dupe for NARS’ “Orgasm” blush.

 

NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush

It’s very finely milled, has no glitter chunks and blends like a dream. This Highlighting Blush is also very buildable. In fact, a little goes a LONG way. Like with most NARS blushes, you have to remember to be light handed with this shade, which isn’t necessary a bad thing because it’ll last you forever. Depending on how much you apply its can be great for everyday wear or even a full face of makeup and it literally looks good on everyone including pale skin tones all the way to darker complexions.

NARS "Albatross" Highlighting Blush Swatches

This is also the highlight for you if you’re looking for that Hollywood glow…if it matters at all supposedly Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist uses it on her a lot. I highly recommend getting the NARS Highlighting Blush in the shade “Albatross”; it’ll give you a perfect glow. And if you’re just not sold on it definitely give it a swatch the next time you can, I know you’ll love it. :)

xoxo

Naheeda ♥

Reviews and Swatches: BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector ♥

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BECCA Low Light Sculpting Perfector

Today I’m going to be doing a quick review on the BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector. It comes in one shade, which is a medium, slightly warm brown with gray tones, and you can purchase it at Sephora for $46 (CAD) before tax.

I might as well jump right into it by saying, I pretty much hate this product… it’s like one of those people you really want to like but then just can’t convince yourself to… yes that my friend is exactly how I feel about the BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector. I know you guys know what I’m talking about haha.

Here's what I liked about the BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector:

• Very easy to apply and it may be good for you if you’re new to contouring because it blends very well which prevents harsh dramatic edges.
• Lasted 7 hours (with a primer).
• It’s a semi-matte product so it’s good for mostly all skin types.

BECCA Low Light Sculpting Perfector 

Here's what I didn’t like about the BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector:

• Lets start with the packaging. It is very easy to get stuff stuck in it. I’ve seriously had a hair stuck in it from the first time I used it. I don’t know why they decided to put this product into a compact. I get that compacts are good for on the go but I really doubt people would be talking a cream contour around with them… and even if they did it wouldn’t be this one because you also need a brush. The packaging would be much better if it was in stick form.
• It’s only for fair to light-medium skin tones because it’s a very subtle product, which you definitely have to build up a lot.
• When you apply the product on your face you end up looking dirty because of the brownish grey colour. Seriously looks like you’ve contoured with dirt.

 

BECCA Low Light Sculpting Perfector swatches

Overall I would not recommend buying this product. Though the application and longevity of the BECCA Lowlight Sculpting Perfector is really good the colour ruins the entire final look. I mean I don’t know about you guys but I definitely don’t have time to look dirty.

xoxo

naheedz ♥

Review: GHD Eclipse ♥

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GHD Eclipse 

So today I’m super excited to be reviewing the GHD Eclipse flat iron. You can buy this beautiful soul of a flat iron on http://www.ghdhair.com or at Sephora like I did for $295 CAD… I know steep!

The first time I used these I absolutely fell in love with them. I think we can all agree that GHD rules the flat iron world and this one literally trumps anything I’ve tried before. It has patented “Tri-Zone” technology that features six sensors and super-thin plates allowing the perfect heat control from root to tip. It heats up in literally less than 20 seconds and even has an automatic shut off for impatient, lazy and forgetful people... like me. :)

You can straighten or curl thicker sections at once compared to other flat irons. It’s perfect for naturally curly and frizzy hair because the plates calm and smoothen your hair even without any finishing products! The ionic plates lock in the moisture and your hair feels like a million bucks. Thinking back at all the times I’ve straightened my hair with other irons almost brings a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach because I could have avoided so much damage!

A flower on top of a piece of
aerogel suspended over a flame
from a Bunsen burner

Not only is this straightener paving the way for all modern day straighteners but also it just looks like the future. It has silver lines along the sides and the rest of it is all black including the plates (you can also get it in white)! It looks really sleek and has a light up GHD logo on the inside and on the outside, which blink when the straightener is heating up. The iron is lined with aerogel insulation ensuring that that the outer shell is cool-to-the-touch making it optimal for curling as well. Aerogel has excellent insulating properties, and a flower placed on top of it can even be protected from almost direct flame from a Bunsen burner #science. The sides of it are curved which also makes it great for curling or hair that gets easily knotted.

Silicone Guard 

The GHD Eclipse also features a nine-foot swivel cord because it is a top-notch salon flat iron and this just makes it easier for hairdressers to work comfortably around their clients. It comes with a heat resistant soft silicone guard so when your done with it you can cover it and not have to worry about someone accidentally getting burnt on an open hair straightener. Another snazzy thing about this flat iron is the cool noises it makes when you turn it on and to tell you when it’s done heating up.

I’m not knocking the GHD Professional because if any of you have tried it you know it’s an amazing iron and does a wonderful job but this one literally just blew even the GHD Professional out of the water. I seriously think that I should consider applying for a job at GHD because I really can’t stop talking to people about this straightener. And I know its really pricey because ain’t nobody got $295 to drop like that and I feel your pain because of the stupid 13% tax we have in Toronto which took me up to like $330 x_x but its super worth it. If you think your straightener is amazing and it works for you defs don’t run out and get this one but when that puppy breaks the GHD Eclipse flat iron definitely should be your replacement!

xoxo

naheeda ♥