Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette To Be Released in Canada

All of us Canadian girls are rubbing our hands together feverishly in wait for Maybelline to released the Blushed Nudes palette in our fair country. I was patrolling the official Maybelline Canada Facebook page when I saw this message.

 

 

When I saw this message I was really heartbroken. This isn't the first time Maybelline - or any other brand for that matter - has favoured the United States over Canada. There are so many more product shades and limited edition collections that never break the shores of Canada.

 

I checked the facebook page again at a later date and to my surprise what did my eyes see?

 

They changed their minds! And check out what I saw on the official Maybelline Canada Instagram page:

A finite date! Not only will we Canadians be getting The Blushed Nudes palette in early June but it will be a permanent product! How fantastic is that?

I just wanted to share the news with all of you like minded Canadian beauties out there and make sure everyone's as excited as I am!

My Winter Skincare Routine!

This winter the skin on my face has become remarkably dry! I've always had combination skin and I still do have some serious grease on my nose but everywhere else is incredibly dry! So here are the products I use to combat my dry skin and to leave my skin glowing and healthy.


1. Clean and Clear Sensitive Skin Deep Cleaning Cleanser: This cleanser gets my skin clean and fresh without drying it out at all. I love the inclusion of salicylic acid to keep acne at bay!


2. L'Oreal Paris Sublime Soft Gentle Micellar Cleanser: I can't extol the virtue of this micellar water enough. I leaves my skin soft and clean without feeling drying.


3. L'Oreal Paris Ideal Moisture Dry Skin Day Lotion SPF 25: This is the day lotion I've always been looking for; one that doesn't make my skin grey! This starts out white but as you smooth it onto your skin it ends up clear which is perfect for my NW45 skin tone. A lot of companies act like those of us with darker skin don't need sunscreen but anyone's skin is susceptible to damage. This day lotion is incredibly hydrating on my skin and I love how soft it leaves my skin feeling.


4. Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 5 Acne Spot Treatment: I dab a bit of this cream onto my acne spots twice a day and they dry up really quickly! This has helped me reduced the length of any pimples which is always appreciated!


5. Clean and Clear Night Relaxing Cleanser: This is a great cleanser to remove makeup or to use with a facial brush that leaves skin squeaky clean.

6. Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose: Such a fantastically creamy treat for lips! I love how thick and hydrating this lip balm is. So perfect for the winter!

My Seven Deadly Sins of Beauty

(Image by EwaGeruzel over on deviantart.com)

I've seen this going around the beauty blogs and I thought it'd be fun to participate!

Greed: What's your most expensive beauty item?
Easily my $59 Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. I've got a lot more drugstore makeup then I do high end.

Wrath: What item do you have a love hate relationship with?
Maybelline's Dream Fresh BB Cream in Deep Sheer Tint. That stuff is complicated. On it's own it can be too light for my skin tone (and it's the darkest shade in the line!) and it's very greasy. But when I set it with a powder it gives my skin beautiful coverage and a light comfortable feel.

Gluttony: What brand takes up most of your collection?
Maybelline! Their products are fantastic and their prices are great.

Sloth: What product do you neglect most due to laziness?
My Essence liquid eyeliner pen. I love it a lot because it's so easy to use but I hardly use it because I never have enough time in the morning (really I don't make enough time for myself to use it in the morning!)

Pride: What product gives you the most confidence?
A good, lightweight, medium coverage foundation. My skin has some hyperpigmentation from past acne marks and when I've got a good foundation on I feel unstoppable. I feel like people are seeing beyond my acne scars and seeing the true me.

Lust: What item is at the top of your beauty Wish List?
The Tarte Skintuitive Lipsurgence Energy Lip Tint!

Envy: Which product looks great on others and not on you?
Cool pink lipstick! It's my favourite colour and I wish I could wear it on my lips!