Sephora Avocado Sheet Mask

August 6, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 6 Comments

Hi guys! In my quest to try out more face masks, the next once I’ve tried is the Sephora Avocado Sheet Mask. I received this item complimentary from Sephora as part of an invitation to their local launch party last month. I was pretty excited to see this item was sent as I frequently put it in my cart and then end up taking it out. Does anyone else do that? I’m so indecisive. Anyways, I love avocados so why not put them on my face?

I started off with a clean face (first image) and place it on my face (second image). I left it on for about 15 minute as the packaging suggested. Based on the Sephora website this mask is said to “[Nurture] and [support] healthy skin by offering intense nutrition and relieving sensitive areas.” After removing the mask there was some serum left on my face (third photo), though there wasn’t a ton which leads me to believe my face absorbed most of it. My face did feel slightly sticky for a little while after use. Continue reading →

MOTD: Minimal Makeup

August 5, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 4 Comments

Hi guys! Today I thought I would put my selections from my Minimal Makeup post to work and show them in action. This is a makeup look that I would use for most hot summer days but is also great for a day out at the cottage. This could also be used for a day at the beach but you may want to sub in some waterproof products.

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Q2 Empites: Better Late than Never

August 3, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 4 Comments

Hi guys! My pile of empties was getting a bit out of hand recently and my husband had asked if I was ready to throw my beauty trash out yet. I responded by saying I was waiting for the end of Q2… to which my accountant husband pointed out was over a month ago. It appears that I’ve completely lost track of time, so this post is a bit larger than my normal post, so I’m guessing Q3 will probably be a little on the light side. With that said, let’s see what I’ve finished up since my last post!

Makeup

Urban Decay | Naked Skin Concealer (Fair Neutral)

This was my ride or die concealer for quite some time. I think this is my second one that I’ve emptied over the past year. I love the shade of it, as well as how well it blends out while maintaining it’s pigmentation. While I have seen mixed reviews on it, it always worked for my skin. Would I repurchase it? Yes, but right now I’ve been pretty head over heels for the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer. That being said, I still have room in my heart for this beauty. Continue reading →

Weekly Post Recap: July 24 to 29, 2017

July 30, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! It’s been another busy week and it has just blown right by! If you missed any of this past week’s posts you will find links to them all right here!

Mani Monday: OPI I Brake for Manicures

OPI I Brake for Manicures

My Minimal Makeup Routine

Minimal Makeup Routine

Glamglow Gravitymud Firming Treatment

July Favourites: Makeup, Skincare & More!

July 2017 Favourites

I hope you all have a beautiful week!

xoxo,

Robyn

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July Favourites: Makeup, Skincare & More!

July 29, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 8 Comments

Hi guys! July is coming to a close so with that brings my monthly round up of favourites. Though my weekends were quite minimal when it came to makeup, I did play with makeup more on week days. I’d say overall it was a pretty balanced month. Between some new makeup coming into my life and knocking my socks off and focusing on skincare I think I have a pretty well rounded favourites today!

Makeup

Morphe | The Jaclyn Hill Palette

I’ve done two posts on this palette this month, a first impressions and then one with five makeup looks using this palette. With that said, I’m still in love with it and I am still continuing to use it over other palettes in my collection. I feel like between this palette and the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, I have found the palettes that will dominate my summer. The possibilities with this palette are really quite endless. It is a bit pricy to ship to Canada, but honestly with the size of this palette and the quality of the shadow, it’s quite comparable to an oversized palette that you would spend a similar amount on at Sephora. The Jaclyn Hill Palette is currently sold out but is set to return in August.

Buxom | Full-On Lip Polish in Dolly

Another gloss in my favourites?! Who am I?! I had a gloss in my favourites last month and here we are again. I won this mini gloss in a giveaway that Pretty Ruff Life put on quite a few months ago and I’ve started to use it more now that the Becca gloss opened my mind up. I really love this formula! It isn’t sticky, it has a fun tingle and it is great for keeping in my purse. It’s definitely an every day shade so it goes with whatever makeup (or lack of makeup) I happen to have on. Continue reading →

Glamglow Gravitymud Firming Treatment

July 28, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! Today I’m reviewing another mask. I’d like to put out weekly mask reviews so this is the next one in my lineup of masks to try. I’ve heard many positive things about the Glamglow Gravitymud Firming Treatment so I decided to pick up the smaller size to see if it is worth the hype. Also, I kind of wanted to feel like the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. Is that so wrong? Anyways, this mask was designed to tighten the appearance of skin, as the name suggests.

The mask has a light coconut scent to it so it is really quite the treat to the nose if you love coconut scented products such as myself. It felt a bit gooey as I applied it but it was very easy to get a clean application and avoid my eyebrows as the packaging suggests. As it dries it becomes more of a shiny silver shade so you can truly get your Wizard of Oz vibes on. Although it dries down to be peeled off, it didn’t feel tight on my skin. I could move my face fairly naturally while it was on. Continue reading →

My Minimal Makeup Routine

July 26, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 6 Comments

Hi guys! I don’t know about you but when the weather warms up, I don’t wear a lot of makeup on the weekends. Between going for hikes and spending time at the cottage, I tend to go very minimal. With that said, I do still put a little bit of makeup on most of the time. So, let’s take a closer look at what makes the cut for this minimal makeup routine!

It Cosmetics | CC Cream

What I like about the It Cosmetics CC Cream is that it has SPF and lightly evens out my skin tone. It’s great for quickly applying to the face when you feel like you want just a hint of coverage. I don’t want to get too much into this product as I plan on doing a review shortly, but aside from this type of usage, I don’t like it as an every day foundation. If I’m wearing any other makeup with this (blush, etc) it ends up looking very patchy throughout the day if it gets warm out (this could be due to my oily skin type). Giant areas will completely disappear so if you’re wearing anything else it’s super noticeable. If you’re wearing this on it’s own with a powder to set it, it wouldn’t be as noticeable so that is why I like it only for my minimal routine. Continue reading →

Mani Monday: OPI I Brake for Manicures

July 24, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 1 Comment

Hi guys! Today’s Mani Monday is completely inspired by my urge to have something vampy on my nails. It’s like for every few bright or pastel manicures I do, I have to then do something dark. Anyways, today I decided to use OPI I Brake for Manicures from the Fall 2011 Touring America Collection. I’ve had this shade since it initially launched and have worn it a few times. What I love about it is that it has a grey quality to it which makes it a bit more unique than your typical dark plum shade.

Products Used:

OPI Chip Skip
OPI Nail Envy Original (1 coat)
OPI I Brake for Manicures (2 coats)
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Weekly Post Recap: July 17 to 22, 2017

July 23, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! Another week has flown right by and somehow it is Sunday yet again. If you missed any of the past week’s posts you can find links to them all right here!

Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment

A Week of the Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette

Morphe x Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette

Love for Lipstick: Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick

Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick

I hope you all have a lovely week!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Love for Lipstick: Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick

July 21, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 2 Comments

Hi guys! I’ve got another Love for Lipstick post for you today! We will be taking a closer look at the Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in the shade Lover. I picked this beauty up when I went to the preview party prior to the opening of Sephora in Thunder Bay a few weeks ago. The Buxom Wildly Whipped Lightweight Liquid Lipstick (wow that’s a mouthful!) is said to have the pigmentation of a liquid lipstick but the comfort of a gloss.

The formula itself is definitely whipped as the name suggests. It applies almost like a mousse and has a slightly thicker consistency compared to your standard liquid lipstick. It definitely is quite pigmented and only requires one coat of product.It kind of reminded me of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. Between the formula and the doe-foot applicator it is quite easy to get a nice even application. Continue reading →