5 Empties to share with you so this video is pretty short, but it does include a mascara and a shampoo that I didn’t really love.
Check out the video to see more!
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Empties For The Week Video
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Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Mask
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil is my favourite line from Bumble and Bumble. It is incredibly hydrating and moisturizing and smells really good too. Now there’s a new mask that’s part of the line as well.
What I love about the Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil mask is that it’s rich and hydrating without being heavy or greasy. You apply this on wet hair after you wash it, and then rinse it out after 5 minutes. It’s nice and thick so it doesn’t drip out while you’re still in the shower.
If you have dry hair and need some TLC, check this out, wherever you get Bumble and Bumble (salons, Sephora, Nordstrom, etc.). $43.
Real Techniques Miracle Powder Sponge
If you’re like me and you love to use powder – powder foundation, bronzer, blush – then you’ve got to try this Real Techniques Miracle Powder Brush. 
It’s a little fuzzy so it holds on to powder and helps it blend into your skin. You would wet this sponge just like any other sponge, and you can use it for liquid and for powder.
It’s pretty amazing and you gotta try it to believe it.
You can get it online.
Just a reminder that you should clean these sponges every time you use them!
Reading List
Happy Saturday, y’all! Here are some books I’ve enjoyed lately, and I thought I would share. I used to do book reviews on here all the time and I don’t know why I stopped. I still read…
- Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
This book tackles privilege and motherhood in a story that keeps you engaged every step of the way. - Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Truthfully, I’m not done this book yet but I’m getting a lot out of it and I’m really interested in building good habits so that I get more done in a day.
3. Destination Wedding by Diksha Basu. 
Kind of like an Indian Crazy Rich Asians but not as good, it was still nice to read something set in modern day India with all its conventions and glam.
Neutrogena Bright Boost Serum and Gel Cream
Find a better duo – I’ll wait.
Check out the lovely glimmer that is in the Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream. This is a light gel lotion for your face that absorbs easily but gives you a tiny bit of polish because of the warm shimmer.
Add even more glow with the illuminating serum which feels more like a dry oil on your face but is meant to be used under the cream.
I just love how light and luscious this gel is. It looks and feels amazing.
$26.24 each for the cream and the serum.
Available online.
Live Clean Intense Moisture Lotion
Live Clean now has body lotion in these huge bottle and I’m a fan. I have the unfragranced version sitting on my desk and I’m using it after I wash or sanitize my hands. Lets see how long it lasts.
It’s also not greasy at all so once it absorbs into your skin, you are good to go!
Available on Well.ca for $8.99
Treating Cracked Winter Lips with Carmex
Carmex lip balm was introduced to me back in high school by a friend that had severely dry skin as a result of taking Accutane. She swore by Carmex to keep her lips moisturized, and I can see why.
My lips have been really chapped because of the winter-induced dryness and the only thing that’s kept them hydrated is the little red-and-yellow magic wand I keep close at all times – I’m addicted to my Carmex lip balm.
It goes on a tad tingly, but it works instantly to make my lips smooth and moisturized. I like to apply it over a lip tint, but it works just as well under a lipstick. It has a medicine-y smell (like menthol and Chapstik), but that’s worth the compromise because it works!
All in all, Carmex lip balm is a product that has staying power, both on the shelves and on my lips.
Here’s a link to get it in a stick so you don’t have to stick your hands into a jar.
Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen
Sunscreen for your face is the most difficult to find, am I right? I’m always looking for something that goes on matte not greasy, clear not white, light not thick, and that I can layer my foundation on top of. It’s a process, but I’m finding that there are some great options out there, and the thinner the formula, the better the product.
I’m loving Neutrogena’s Clear Face sunscreen because it seems to be formulated for me in mind. This is a very thin, sheer formula sunscreen that feels absolutely light and powdery on the skin. Makeup layers on top so easily and I can honestly say that this sunscreen is comparable to more expensive Elta and Obagi sunscreens that I’ve tried… maybe even better than those, since they’re not even on my vanity right now.
I also love that there’s the option of SPF 60 or 30… so if you burn very easily, there is an option for you.
Also, Neutrogena sunscreens are made with Helioplex technology which means that they are very photo stable and will provide adequate sun protection for as long as they say they will.
Clear Face is for those of you who normally break out after wearing sunscreen… they claim that this one won’t clog pores, but to be honest, there’s no guarantee that it won’t because everyone’s skin is so different. As I mentioned, the formula is lovely and I enjoy using it so give it a try. It works well under a mask too.
Available online, about $20.
Kiss Gel Fantasy Nails
Check out the Kiss manicure I did yesterday, just because I had some time on my hands and my nails were short.
The nails are super pretty but not a shape that I would normally go for.
I like my own nails to be more curved. You can see that I put the curved end of the nails towards my cuticles because my cuticles are curved. Also, the glue in the package was dried out so I used the nail stickers to put these on.
Unfortunately, the nails feel off within the house. Possibly because my nails weren’t as clean as they could have been. For best results, it might have been a good idea for me to rough up my nail with the nail file before I applied these on. It’s no replacement for a professional manicure.
Have you tried press-on nails?
Lise Watier Portfolio Corrector Reformulates and Relaunches
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Corrector palettes use basic colour theory to help correct colours in your skin – use orange pigment to combat dark blue shadows, use green to counteract redness, etc. This Lise Watier Portfolio Correctors has been reformulated to be ultra smooth and blends like a dream. I follow up with a concealer on top of them – in this case I used the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Ginger.
I love this palette, but you can see how light it swatches on my hand, and if you’re my colour or darker, I’d go to for the Dark Portfolio.
You can find Lise Watier at Shoppers Drug Mart, or online. $36 for this palette and I think it’s fully worth the price. It’s the price of a good concealer, and if you’re correcting your colour situation first, you’re likely to use less foundation and concealer which means a more natural look where you can actually see your skin!