Amanda Weidensjö

 Product Summary: The pore minimizing formula of this face primer tightens pores and gives a lifting effect to dull and saggy skin. It also helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines; and smooth skin texture so that it avails skin to be seamless. Cost: $17.99  I first received this product in a Ipsy bag which is a monthly beauty subscription service where you get 5 items from sample to full size for around 30$ Canadian.  ***Cruelty free*** I have some fine lines around my eyes like everyone else and unfortunately when applying concealer it will settle into said fine lines so a good primer that helps my pores and fine lines is a must in my makeup routine.  I love how quickly this primer works to lift and smooth my under eyes. It clearly makes applying concealer a lot easer. If only I could turn this primer into a tinted version I would be able to skip a couple steps in my makeup routine.  It comes to no surprise that the primer is made in Korea because...

Product Summary: Full coverage face bronzer delivers a natural looking bronze to fake a vacay glow. Vegan, talc-free and waterproof formula. The silky, lightweight powder instantly evens skin tone. Covers and blurs the look of imperfections. Cost: $65  ***Cruelty Free*** This bronzer has been a staple for years and for very good reason. This bronzer has stormed the beauty community and hasn't really left. Bronzers have clearly not been my favourite over the years but I have been improving and I have somewhat grown fond of them. It definitely took me a while to figure out the proper way to use them without looking like a dirty sewer rat.  This bronzer is so damn pigmented! Even though it is pigmented, you can definitely layer it on your skin. I love how buildable it is as long as you use a light hand. It's safe to say that this bronzer will last me quite a while before I even come close to seeing pan.  This bronzer is such a lovely shade and it compliment my complexion. I ...

 Product Summary: The NYC brow and liner pencil make lining and defining brows and eyes quick and easy. Special formula is soft enough to easily fill in brows yet firm enough to prevent smudging, and running. Cost around $10. Colour in 921 Jet Black.  ***Not cruelty free*** I can understand and appreciate dual use items but, unfortunately, Jet black is just too dark for my brows. For the purpose of this review, I will be reviewing this strictly for eyeliner use. I love using eyeliner to define my eyes and make them pop but if I can't easily apply eyeliner it'll become the bane of my existence.  The application process could use improvements to say the least. It doesn't apply on smoothly and tugs on the skin which skin around the eyes should be well taken care of since it's so thin and sensitive. Eyeliner tugging on the skin is not a good thing.  I love doing winged eyeliner looks and it's nearly impossible to do with this liner pencil since it's not creamy enoug...

Product Summary: Slather on this balm for soft lips all year long. Mangongo oil has hydrating, regenerating and restructuring properties and offers a unique protection from UV and environmental pollutants in skin applicators. Mongango oil is rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and anti-oxidants. Cost: $12. Lip balm is in vanilla coconut cream. ***Cruelty free*** I ended up receiving this lip balm in a Ipsy glam bag which is a monthly beauty subscription service where you get 5 items from sample to full size for around 20$ Canadian. Click  here to check them out.   I don't know if I got a defective lip balm but there was nothing that I liked about it. The scent was really off. It smelt artificial and almost like plastic. As if that wasn't bad enough, the feel of the lip balm on my lips was gross. It just sat on my lips , it felt uncomfortable and it was badly clumping.  Rating: I'm giving this lip balm zero stars on 5. This is going to be a short review because this e...

I first received this Universal eyebrow pencil in universal taupe in my June  ipsy glam bag.   It is full sized and contains 0.07g of product while being worth a whooping $24. Actually I think I have a sample of the brow power but it's not clear on their website . I wish it said the amount of product each pencil contains.  One side as you can see below contains the actual product that you twist up (I appreciate that because I hate pencil's that you have to sharpen) and the other side is a spoolie to comb through your brows.  Here is the brow pencil swatched. I cannot express to you how hard it was to swatch this eyebrow pencil! I had to layer my swatch many times but the great thing about it is when filling in your brows you can slowly fill then in. I do have to say the strokes were very similar to hair.   Many of you may know, others may not but this is definitely not a product that I reach for most. I'm not talking specifically about this It Cosmeti...

Product Summary: This liquid liner is easy to apply due to the precision felt tip that makes drawing thin or winging out simple. Your liner is not going anywhere because it is long lasting and has a budge-proof formula. It is meant to glide on even over eyeshadow. This liner costs around 19$.  I ended up getting this liner through my Ipsy glam bag. Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that for around 20$ Canadian you will get 5 items ranging from full size to sample size. You also get introduced to a lot of cool brands that are cruelty free and for me it's nice to discover new companies. For more info on Ipsy, you can check them out  here.    ***Cruelty Free 👍❤*** I don't know if I got a liner from a bad batch but damn! This shit is not budge proof at all. I can't tear up, cry or laugh too much (I tear up when I laugh a lot). Or else it will streak at the corner of my eyes and I look like a hot mess. Definitely, not waterproof too. With just a little ...

Product Summary: This liquid foundation is infused in an innovative sponge that delivers the perfect amount of makeup. The luminous refreshing formula provides sheer to medium coverage.Tap a little for a fresh natural glow, tap on more to build a new level of luminous coverage. Formulated with precise match technology to match the skin's tone and undertone. It is safe for sensitive skin and does not clog pores. Price varies around $20. ***Not Cruelty Free 👎*** First off, I hate the sponge applicator included with this foundation. The applicator started ripping and it doesn't allow you enough control to evenly apply the foundation and have a nice finish. The application is patchy at best with the sponge provided. You are better off using a foundation brush and gradually building the coverage you want.  The foundation feels light and comfortable on the skin but even though I got this shade in Classic Ivory it oxidizes with an orange tint so it leaves me having to ...

Product Summary: Formulated with Kaolin clay and infused with the essence of honey suckle and white tea; this cleanser removes 2x more dirt, oil and makeup compared to basic cleansers. And it reduces shine! The Koalin clay lifts away oil and impurities to help minimize shine and this cleanser is oil-free. It's also dermatologist-tested and won't clog pores. This item is priced between 20-25$. ***Cruelty-free 👍*** As the seasons change, so does my skincare needs. The warmer the weather gets the more oil I tend to produce and have on my face. Winter is when I dearly need moisturizer for my face because I dry out like crazy! So when summer decides to say hello I need to get rid of the excess oil. I tend to get oil in my t-zone (middle of forehead, nose area and the surrounding cheek area close to the nose) and around my hairline.  What I like about this product is that it removes any oil you have without completely stripping your face of moisture. A lot of cleans...

Product Summary: -Two popular Flower Beauty formulas in one package -Expertly apply non-creasing-creamy eyeshadow formula with ease -Felt-tip eye marker allows precision and control for flawless eye liner application -Creme eyeshadow formulated with a moisturizing complex to help sooth and protect delicate skin (Unfortunately, I was not able to find a price for this product) ***Cruelty Free***  Regarding the eyeliner; it is long lasting and pigmented. It will last throughout the whole day but it is not waterproof and if you do touch your eyeliner it will easily be removed. So, avoid using this when it's raining and don't think you'll still look cute after crying because you will resemble a raccoon.  I usually don't use chubby eyeliner's so it did take some practice to successfully do a winged liner. But once you do get used to this liner it becomes pretty easy to apply. The one thing I do have to remark is that both the liner and creamy eyesh...

For today I will be reviewing Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup in Classic Ivory (150) aka their foundation. First off, I have to say that this is the longest name for a product. Just say foundation, why would you say makeup instead? I just found that weird.  This foundation is made with Goji Berry and caffeine, the formula is meant to visibly firm and improve the skin's appearance. This foundation can be used by all skin type's. It is also meant to smooth and even skin tone while giving the skin a radiant look. Basically, this foundation is meant to help the skin and make it look nicer. For more info on this foundation you can click here.   This foundation retails for about $7-$8 but I got mine on sale for $1.87 because mama don't pay full price lol. You can find this foundation at drugstores and Walmart. I originally thought that the shade that I have is the lightest because classic Ivory is usually very close to being white (from my experi...

Yay another review! LOL so today I will be reviewing  +NARS Cosmetics  Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella. I originally received it as a free birthday present from +Sephora  for being a member. I got it in a sample size which I roughly estimated that it's worth $19.50 but that's if you buy it directly from NARS otherwise (it costs more!!!) I've been noticing that products shown on a brands website will have a lower price compared to what is listed at Sephora. I get it financially wise but as far as a customer that just plainly sucks. Besides I'm a frugal shopper and having to pay more at one place when I can obviously have it cheaper somewhere else is the best option for me.  The full sized pencil at NARS is listed at $26. Basically, this is a combination of lipstick and lip pencil. It is not supposed to dry out the lips and it is not a twist up. It is formulated to be long lasting and made with vitamin E for creaminess.  First off, I have to say that t...

I bought a lip kit at  +Sephora  that contained a Bite beauty Lush fruit lip gloss in Rambutan. I have a mini version of the lip gloss which you can see a picture of below. A full sized lip gloss retails for $25 which if you ask me is a lot for a lipgloss but then again I find everything expensive. Bite Beauty is exclusive to  Sephora  so you can find them only there. This lush lip gloss is 99% natural and is made with real fruit. I laugh every time I see claims stating that they are made with 'real' fruit/meat/etc. Why do they need to say real? Did they think we would mistake the ingredients as fake fruit? Seeing as how natural the lip gloss is, it is not toxic if digested.  It is the first time I ever bought anything from Bite beauty and I was excited to try them out. Rambutan when swatched looks like a peachy nude color. As you can see in the picture below. Rambutan on my lips looks more like a clear lip gloss but with a bit of a tint to it. I...