YSL Beauty Box Giveaway Unboxing

April 5, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 11 Comments

Hi guys! Last week I found out that I won a YSL Beauty Box giveaway over on Dave Lackie’s Instagram page which was really exciting news! For those who may not know, Dave Lackie is the editor of Beauty the Guide and also a beauty expert on CityLine. I was completely blown away when I picked up the package and opened it up. So, a huge thank you to Dave Lackie for putting on this amazing giveaway. Be sure to follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on any other giveaways going on!

So, let’s take a peak at the contests of this beautiful YSL Beauty Box!

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MOTD: Nature Inspired Look

April 1, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 5 Comments

Hi guys! Today I thought I’d share with you the makeup that I’m currently wearing! As I was digging through my eyeshadow palette collection I knew I wanted to do something different on my eyes. So, I decided to grab my z-palette which is full of single eye shadows of varying brands. I was instantly drawn to my newer green shadows from Makeup Geek so I knew I wanted to incorporate those. The results? I ended up with a very forest/nature inspired look. I absolutely love combining greens and warmer browns to achieve a look like this. I actually did a somewhat similar one when I posted about the Kat Von D Metal Matte Palette here! Funny enough, with both looks I ended up going for Colourpop’s Barracuda on the lips. There is just something about this lipstick that goes so well with greens.

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March Favourites: Makeup, Skincare & More!

March 31, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 8 Comments

Hi guys! Despite things being a little quiet over here, I still do have some favourite products that I used over and over during the month of March. I feel like March flew by faster than any other month of my life. With that said, I am looking forward to some hopefully nicer weather and am welcoming April with open arms.

Makeup

Urban Decay | Naked Palette

I’ve probably mentioned this in a favourites post before but I honestly think I wore this palette almost every day this past month. That is, unless I had some kind of special event to go to, or I was feeling particularly creative. You can find the default look that I’ve been regularly wearing here! Continue reading →

Everyday Makeup: Updated

March 25, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 7 Comments

Hi guys! It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted my everyday makeup look (and it was I think the SECOND post on this blog!) and lately, when I’m not feeling overly ambitious, this is the makeup look I’ve been rocking. So essentially, mostly day-to-day at work. Daylight savings time has made me a bit uninspired, but I’ve been really liking this combination of products! It’s flattering, simple and goes with what seems like everything.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

March 22, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 10 Comments

Hi guys! Today I’ve got my first impressions of the beautiful Anastasia x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit for you! Given that I love Anastasia Beverly Hills, the YouTuber Nicole Guerriero and highlighters, this purchase just seemed to tick off all the boxes. As well, these highlight shades seemed really quite unique to my collection as they are quite warm in tone. While I have seen some backlash on collaborations with YouTubers and so on, I personally think they are a great thing. Who wouldn’t want to collaborate with one of their favourite brands? I can only imagine it must be such a huge honour and career milestone for these people who started off with a camera and an internet connection. So, with that said, if it is a YouTuber I watch and a product that I think I would enjoy, I am more than happy to support it.

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Monochromatic Makeup: Playing with Purples

March 20, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! I’m so sorry for yet another impromptu break but life has been a little bit hectic lately. As things begin to normalize, I’m starting to work on content again for you guys. It really makes me so happy to be working on this again because I always have found blogging to be such an amazing creative outlet. With that said, today, in my never ending quest to slather myself in the colour, I am playing with purples for this monochromatic look! The main inspiration for this was Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector in Prismatic Amethyst as I haven’t shown it on my face here yet. It really is quite beautiful, if I could somehow pull it off, I’d just cover my face in it, throw on some mascara and lipstick then call it a day! But, if I were to do that, I might as well strap a horn to my head and go full unicorn. So, let’s look my more practical, more restrained look!

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Refresh and Reset Luxe Box

March 8, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 14 Comments

Hi guys! I’ve got a rather exciting post today as I’m sharing my first Luxe Box! A couple of days ago my wonderful husband surprised me with a randomly gifted Luxe Box. He mentioned that there was some kind of deal with American Express for this particular box so when he saw it, he thought of me. I’ve been stressed to the max lately so this random gift really lifted my spirits! If you are unfamilar with Luxe Box, they are a Canadian subscription box that ships on a quarterly basis. Shipping is free within Canada and each box contains seven deluxe sample or full sized items. Continue reading →

February Collective Haul

March 3, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 14 Comments

Hi guys! February was a pretty slow month for me makeup-wise. I didn’t wear much on weekends, I only purchased THREE items and I didn’t post much. The month of February I think I just felt pretty burnt out in general so I spent a lot of time relaxing and not doing much in my spare time. I’m trying to get back on track and begin to focus again as we dive into March though! So, although I didn’t purchase much, I still did want to share the three items that I did pick up and some first impressions with you! Continue reading →

Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara

February 25, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! I mentioned the Essence Lash Princess False Effect Mascara in my January Favourites, and as promised, I’m ready to give you my full review! Essence is a brand that I am usually impressed by, their prices are fantastic and their products are usually of great quality. After enjoying the last mascara that I tried from them and seeing the False Lash Effect Mascara mentioned in a Rachhloves video on YouTube, I knew I had to give it a try.

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Love for Lipstick: Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick

February 24, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 9 Comments

Hi guys! I’m back from my brief hiatus and I’m ready to share my thoughts on the newly launched Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick as part of my Love for Lipstick series. As you probably know by now, I am in love with Urban Decay and in love with liquid lipstick so when they announced this combination, my heart nearly stopped. The Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick line claims to be waterproof and long-lasting. It also claims to be pigmented and transfer proof. It comes in two formulas – comfort matte and metallized. Continue reading →