Fall Must-Haves

September 9, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / Leave a comment

Hi guys! Did you blink? I feel like I blinked because somehow summer is nearly over and the fall season is almost here. Although it’s quite chilly here already in Thunder Bay, I’m optimistic that we will still have a few more warm weekends. Although I do enjoy the fall season with it’s beautiful scenery, sweaters, warm drinks and darker colours, I do kind of hold what happens after against it. Anyways, though I’m dreading winter, I am looking forward to getting into the fall spirit and pulling out some darker makeup that I wasn’t as drawn to over the summer. This past summer I really embraced a nearly makeup free existence on the weekends that made it challenging to produce blog content.

So what am I most excited to put all over my face this fall? Let’s dive into it…

Urban Decay | Revolution Lipstick in Venom

This lipstick can also be found in the new Vice range, however the one I have is from the Revolution era. It is a deep berry shade that for some reason just screams fall when I look at it. I love wearing it slightly blotted to give it a bit of an edgier vibe. Continue reading →

A Week of Urban Decay Naked Heat

July 10, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 3 Comments

Hi guys! I recently posted my first impressions of the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette and today I’ve got a work week’s worth of different looks using it! I’ve been putting together these looks for a few weeks so as you can see in the post, my hair colour changes mid-way. Though the possibilities of this palette is quite limitless when it comes to putting together warm makeup looks I wanted to take the time to put together five looks that I think showcase this beautiful palette. So, let’s dive into the looks that I created…

Transition: Chaser
Crease: Sauced & a little bit of He Devil
Lid: Ounce with Dirty Talk in the centre
Outer-V: He Devil
Under-Eye: He Devil
Eye Liner: Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil in Black (water line)
Blush: Nars Orgasm
Highlight: Milk Makeup Liquid Strobe in Beam & Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop
Lip: Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in OG Lolita

Transition: Chaser
Crease: Sauced & a little bit of Cayene
Lid: Scorched (inner and outer corners) & Lumbre + Ounce (Centre)
Under-Eye: Cayenne & Lumbre
Eye Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Demolition (water line)
Blush: Nars Deep Throat
Highlight: The Balm’s May Lou-Manizer
Lip: Mason Jacynthe in Bordeaux* Continue reading →

Sephora 101: Welcoming Sephora to Thunder Bay

July 3, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 6 Comments

Hi guys! Though many of you are likely well-acquainted with Sephora, I’m happy to report that Thunder Bay’s very own Sephora store is opening later on this week! I thought with that in mind it would be fun to go over some products that I absolutely adore and consider staples in my makeup collection and add in a few tips. So while this post reads more like a guide to Sephora, even seasoned shoppers may find a product or two worth checking out!

Sephora Must-Haves

Urban Decay | Vice Lipstick

I have a pretty severe love for Urban Decay but their gigantic range of lipstick is truly a must. With several different formulas ranging from sheer to mega-matte and everything in-between, there is truly something for everyone. My personal favourite is the Comfort Matte formula as it is long-wearing, and as the name suggests, comfortable on the lips. You can find a full review I did on that formula here! Some of my favourite shades include: 1993, Native & Trance. Continue reading →

Urban Decay Naked Heat: First Impressions

June 21, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 10 Comments

Hi guys! From the moment I laid eyes on this beauty, I knew she had to be mine. If you don’t already know by now, I am obsessed with Urban Decay. Their Naked Palettes are amongst my favourites and when I saw they were releasing a warm toned one, I immediately had to find out the earliest I could get my hands on it. Warm tones are definitely my favourites to wear on my eyes. My eye shadow palette collection probably leans more warm than anything else. So, the night of the pre-sale on the Urban Decay website, I had the website loaded 15 minutes in advance and waited patiently. Aside from some minor issues with the website, my order went through and the waiting continued. Four days later and this beauty was finally in my hands. So, let’s take a closer look at the palette that stopped my heart!

The Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette contains seven matte shades and five shades with shimmer. Ranging from lighter more neutral shades and some deeper warm shades, this palette has everything you need to create several complete eye looks. It also contains a double-ended brush to assist you in creating your ideal eye look. I rarely use the brush that comes with palettes but the Urban Decay ones are actually quite great to work with. I just always stick with my go-to eye makeup brushes when I’m creating a look. Continue reading →

Spring Makeup Look Featuring Urban Decay Deep End

April 20, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 3 Comments

Hi guys! Though the weather once again isn’t suggesting it this morning, I thought I’d share with you the spring makeup look that I wore yesterday. For this look I decided to bust out my Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette and accent it with Urban Decay Deep End 24/7 Eye Liner. I’ve had Urban Decay Deep End for a few months now but this is the first time I’ve felt springy enough to wear it. It really is quite beautiful and I think it looks so great in the water line. I don’t usually wear a teal or blue look all over my eyes but I like just a pop of it on my eyes. All over blue looks fantastic on so many people, but I think it clashes with my green eyes.

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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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Top 5: Neutral Lipsticks

March 24, 2017 / thecorkedreader89 / 8 Comments

Hi guys! While I normally love rocking a bold, bright lip, lately I’ve found myself drawn to neutrals so I thought I’d take a peak through my collection and share with you the five that I have been wearing the most. To be honest, they are probably all similar in shade, but, that’s okay! I love them all for different reasons.

Urban Decay | Revolution Lipstick in Fiend

To start off this top 5 neutral lipsticks post, I want to talk about my beloved and now discontinued Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Fiend. This was the second Urban Decay lipstick I ever purchased when my world opened up to high end makeup and it holds a close place in my heart. This is definitely one of my default shades when I just want something simple but pretty. It’s a lovely muted rose shade. Continue reading →

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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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 →

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 →