Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick

The best cream blush on the market!

Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick ($$) ****

     This is my favourite cream blusher of all time! Creamy dreamy natural flushy goodness.

     The particular colours I've used are Glow Blush: a deep neutral gold with shimmery gold flecks, and Rosy Blush: a dusty pink-rose. However, I am reviewing the formula rather than the colours as different coloured blushes suit certain skin tones. I don't want you to run out and buy the wrong colour for YOU even though it's the right colour for me. I will however recommend colours for your particular skin tone below. :)

    Anyways, moving onto this wonderful little miracle in a tube. Blushwear Cream Stick is a cream blush in a convenient little twist-up tube. The packaging is great because you just wind up the tube a little bit, and apply a (light) "smudge" right to the apple of your cheeks after you apply foundation/liquid moisturizer. Cream blush in a palette can be messy and goopy, so the tube is a great compromise. 

     The colour looks alarmingly bright and deep when you initially smudge it on. Don't be alarmed - I would never let you look like a clown. Simply blend out, in circular motions, up towards your hairline and along your cheek bones. Give your face a light dusting with your favourite mattefying powder to set the look. You're done! An easy peasy natural-looking flush.

     Cream blushes are normally recommended to those who have dry or aging skin as powder blush tends to settle in lines and creases - looking cakey on dry skin. Some cream blushers make oily skin look oilier. The Clinque Blushwear formula however works great on all skin types! It does not have an oily finish, but leaves you looking dewy and fresh. When I use it I look like I have a healthy glow from within.

Colours:

   Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick comes in a good variety of colours.

Black Honey: a DEEP cool-toned red/burgundy. This colour would look gorgeous on deep chocolate skin. Fair girls need to stay away though. Far away.

Rosy Blush: a dusty pink-rose. I use it as my Winter blush because it's a deeper colour without any shimmer that warms up my pale face. It's perfect for fair girls with slightly yellow undertones.

Peachy Blush: an orangey-coral colour with gold shimmer. This colour is very versatile and would look great on any skin tones. A particularly pretty colour on tan or ivory skin. Really makes the face look awake.

Glow Blush: This is my favourite. It's a neutral gold-honey colour with golden shimmer. My Summer blush. Gives the appearance of sun without the harsh effects of the rays!

Shy Blush: the violet-pink colour of Shy is right on trend. Perfect spring colour for medium girls.

     This product is a little pricey, but per usual, you get what you pay for. $22 USD is not horrible considering how long the blush actually lasts, (it's months by the way). Love love love.

Buy Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick online here 

Bliss Steep Clean Mask

A 15-minute facial for all skin types

Bliss Steep Clean Mask ($$$) ****

     This Bliss facial mask has been a go-to product for me for a couple of years now, and all I can do is sing it praise! It exfoliates dead skin cells, prevents clogged pores to minimize break-outs and brightens dull skin.

     The facial is really easy to use, you just pump a grape sized amount of the blue and yellow product into your hand. Mix both of the colours into until it makes a thick pale green paste and apply it all over your face and neck, avoiding the delicate eye area.

(Remember ladies, apply EVERYTHING you put on your face in an upward circular motion. It will help prevent future sagging by lifting the face muscles.)

     Keep the facial on for 10-15 minutes. While you wait, why not do a little mini-manicure? Moisturize those cuticles. When the time's up, wet a washcloth with some warm water and gently wipe all of the facial off. Voila, smooth radiant skin!

     I have sensitive combination skin, with dry cheeks and forehead, and an acne prone chin. Every time my skin is looking a little dull and flaky, or my chin is feeling clogged, I'll use this mask. 

     After I'm finished the facial, my skin feels like it can literally breathe again. It is glowing and moisturized and my pores appear smaller. I finish off with a splash of toning water and my favourite moisturizer. 

     I have had the same container of Steep Clean for almost a year now, and it's just about empty now. I use it once every two weeks. That's some serious longevity! Oh and I forgot to mention, like all Bliss products, the facial smells heavenly. Clean and refreshing without being overpowering.

     Now the bad news...It's pricey. $55 US for 100mL. But trust me, it's completely worth it because it lasts forever and the results are near-professional. Great to use in between facials at the spa.

Buy Bliss Steep Clean Mask online here

End of Hiatus Notice

"Heeeeere's Carleigh!"

     Hey everyone,

     Sincerest apologies that I've been M.I.A. for about two months now. 

You know how it is, you eat too much turkey at Christmas, then you don't leave the couch for two weeks. Next thing you know, classes resume and there's just no time to update your blog. I'm sorry, really.  But I'm back in business baby!

     My blog is going to be re-vamped, with a completely new theme...A facelift per se, figuratively and literally. Instead of giving my advice on what gifts to buy at Christmas, I am going to use and review a bunch of different products and items. Mostly beauty items, but it will be anything that strikes my interest.

     Again, I will be using the dollar sign method to tell you the cost of each item:

($) for steals
($$) for moderate prices 
($$$) for splurge items 

     But, to rate the actually effectiveness/awesomness of the product I will use asterics.

* is a dud. Don't waste your time or money.
** Meh.
*** Pretty good. I recommend, with a little room for improvement.
**** Fan-freaking-tastic! BUY RIGHT NOW!


     Anyways, I hope you find my reviews to be useful and informative, or at least a little bit humourous.  
     
     If there are any items you would like me to test-out before you do, send in those comments!