Update on H&M Beauty Haul

Great news for my Canadian buddies, H&M online store is launching in Canada soon! That means you can shop their beauty section too!!

In February I blogged about my huge H&M Beauty Haul that I purchased all online.

Now, I’m here to report back and show you what’s worth the money, what’s not, and how a lot of the makeup applies (with a video at the end!). Whewf, mouthful.

HM-Beauty-hand-creamH&M Conscious hand creams: white tea and peppermint, and sweet lemon. Verdict: It’s worth the money, if you like the scents you’re getting. It’s a non-greasy formula of handcream. It sinks into the skin quickly because it’s so lightweight.  The white tea & peppermint smells a lot like Christmas to me, and is difficult to get through.

HM-goodiesH&M way to glow bronzing powder (limited edition, no longer online), eye makeup remover pads, brush cleanser spray and detangling comb. Verdict: I bought the detangling comb as a gift for my friend, so I can’t say for sure how that works. The bronzing powder is AMAZING and is a staple in my everyday makeup bag. The eyemake up remover pads are terrible and I already threw them in the garbage. The brush cleanser spray is only “ok”, wouldn’t re-buy.

HM-MascaraH&M high and mighty mascara (limited edition, buy it now if you want it!) Verdit: Haven’t opened it yet (I bought a few H&M mascaras).

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Micellar water: LOVE this. A must buy! I bought two more as a backup. Already half way through the first bottle.

Pure definition mascara: Really loving this mascara, the wand is a bit flimsy and weird, but it creates a nice lengthened look to the lashes.

Best curlfriend mascara: Nothing really to write home about. It’s okay, won’t repurchase. Kind of reminds me a lot of the Joe Fresh curling mascara (orange tube).

Nail colour remover pads: A little pricey, but still works. I’ll stick to my Daiso remover pads.

Cream blush: It’s really pigmented, dries from a cream to powder finish. I use it sparingly, but it’s also been in my daily makeup bag ever since — guess it’s a win?

Revelation body lotion: I think I’m all about the packaging on this. It’s gorgeous, it’s unisex and smells amazing. Plus, it looks cool.

Intuition shower cream: As I stated in my haul about this, my neighbour back home wanted this so I gave it to him. I re-bought because it’s SO NICE. YOU MUST BUY. THAT IS ALL.

HM-BB-creamH&M BB cream beauty balm. Verdict: It’s great for only a couple of hours, provides a dewy-like finish to the skin (see it in action in the video below).

HM-Body-scrub-and-creamH&M intuition body scrub and intuition body cream. Verdict: I’ve been using the scrub a lot lately. It’s decent, I’d totally rebuy. However the body cream you have to be careful as to when you apply it, especially if you’re a fan of self-tanner like I am. Do not apply when you have the tanner on, I felt it wiped it all off for some reason! So strange. I love the consistency of it, and wish I could apply it every day, but I can’t! haha.

Any of the items I picked up interest you? Have you tried anything by H&M beauty? 

Watch the H&M beauty line in action:

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POM Friday

Whoa, has it really been since November, when I last did a POM Friday post? Yikes. Whatever happened to me posting cute photos of our little 6 year old Pomeranian, weekly!

Jeeze. I’m behind the times.

Well, since I last stated five months ago that people requested I bring it back, people are still asking for it. So, why not deliver. Here is some update photos of Mr. Cutie-Bossy-Boots aka, Alfie friend :) Some of these photos have already made it to the blog earlier this week for the Fort Funston post, but a lot of them haven’t so let’s dive on in.

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Mochi-kissesCan you tell Alfie is a little annoyed by Lauren‘s dog Mochi, giving me smooches? haha!

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Alfie-smilesHe loves the beach! I need to take him there more often.

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I usually feature Alfie multiple times per day on my new addiction (Snapchat, follow me!), so if you’re interested in seeing him in action, check us both out on there. I think I need to make it a point to head out and explore more of California with Alfie in tow, like I did for the past two summers in a row.

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Make Up For Ever | Pro Sculpting Collection

MUFE-HeaderChiselled cheekbones, flushed cheeks, and a highlighter on fleek.

These are the trends we have been seeing for the past year or so. Contouring, highlighting, and sculpting your face has become a big hit in the beauty world. And if anyone knows how to do makeup right, it’s the professionals at Make Up For Ever. There’s a reason why many makeup artists choose to work with this brand.

I’ve been consciously contouring my cheekbones for a few years, but only recently all over the face. I can’t help it, it’s fun to play and make yourself look a little different, and a little more flawless. I mean, not to toot my own horn or nothin’ but I think I look pretty good when I’m all chiselled out. Heehee!

I have been playing with the products below, that were sent to me.MUFE-Pro-Sculpt

The first time I used the pro sculpting lip product I Snapchatt’ed Ashlee, and we were both applying it (she too received a parcel from Make Up For Ever). I was pleasantly surprised at how creamy it went on. Although drying to a matte look, it certainly didn’t feel matte on my lips. Therefore, it didn’t feel drying, nor did it crack and do weird things. Happy camper over here! Though, picky me over here would’ve chosen a different lip colour. I mean if it were up to me.

If you want to see all the products in action, I did a collaboration video with my Newfoundlander pal, Ashlee (see Ashlee’s video here):

 

MUFE-ProSculpt-PaletteMake Up For Ever pro sculpting palette (4-in-1 face contouring palette) in shade 20.

MUFE-paletteMake Up For Ever pro sculpting palette (4-in-1 face contouring palette) in shade 40.

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MUFE-lipMake Up For Ever pro sculpting lip (2-in-1 lip sculpting pen) in shade 10.

MUFE-Pro-Sculpt-browMake Up For Ever pro sculpting brow (3-in-1 brow sculpting pen) in shade 20.

MUFE-footerWhat’s your favourite piece from the collection?

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