Double duty makeup!

Makeup can be very expensive and most people forget that it does have an expiry date!  That's why when it comes to my personal makeup and the makeup in my professional kit, I like to find ways to make my products work for me.  Here are some of my products that do double duty for me.

Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation

This foundation is either a love it or hate it product. I personally LOVE it!  I started using this foundation all over my face for a full coverage look but I started to notice that I was getting a lot of breakouts from it.  Having an entire bottle left, I needed to find a way to use it up.  I now use this foundation as a concealer!  I use it to conceal any blemishes on my face.  The best part is that you only need a tiny bit of product. I take the tiniest amount of product on my finger (best makeup tool ever!) and dab, not rub, it on the spot.  Viola, completely concealed!!


MAC Studio Fix Fluid

If you're a girl who likes to hit the gym or just have to run out for a quick errand but don't want to pack on all the cake, mix a dab of MAC Studio Fix Fluid (or any foundation for that matter) with a bit of facial moisturizer for a sheer makeup look!  You have yourself a tinted moisturizer!


MAC Blush in Blunt



 














This is my favorite one!  If I'm away on vacation or some sort of travel, this is a staple in my bag because it does so much! 
I use this product as an eyeshadow, contour colour and to fill in my brows!!  That's tripple duty!! 

Benecos Natural Mascara

I know a lot of girls love their mascara.  I also know a lot of girls tend to not follow the expiration date of mascara which is 3 months after opening.  To make sure you use up this bad boy, why not use it as a mascara and an eyeliner!  Simply take your angled eyeliner brush and rub it onto the mascara wand to pick up some product and line your eyes!  Simple!


Lipstick as blush

This is an oldie but goodie and it really works!  Did you forget to put some blush on before work?  Or maybe you need a touch up before after work drinks.  Reach for your favorite pink, coral or berry blush and dab it lightly on your fingers.  Blend it in by patting it on your cheeks for a pretty kiss of colour.


Nivea Lip Blam



 













So this one is a little weird but I promise it works!  I use my lip balm not only to moisturize my lips but you can also use this stuff to soften your cuticles.  I also use my lip balm to tame my brows!!  Mind you, I don't just go rubbing my lip balm all over my hands and brows, remember to always use clean fingers when you're reaching into your lipbalm.  Bacteria can fester in this little tubes.

Hope you guys enjoyed those little tips!  This will help you get the most out of your beauty products!

Style Flash! Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Sheer #614

Giorgio Armani is well known for his chic clean lines and is known to be one of the worlds most influential fashion designers.  But clothing is not the only thing he excels in, he also does cosmetics very well! 

One of Giorgio's latest 2014 cosmetic collection is called Effetto Nudo, which is described as both feminine and captivating, reinvented in modern romanticism. 

This collection boasts beautiful tones of nude and sheer luminous color! Sounds amazing right?!

One of the more captivating colours that caught my eye is #614: Plum nude.  This is a deep nude mauvy plum tone that will compliment any skin tone!  

Keep your eyes open for this in January 2014!! 

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas!

So now that the holiday's are just around the corner, you're scrambling to buy that perfect gift for your makeup fanatic, whether that be your wife, daughter, girlfriend or just a friend.  One of the products I really love right now is the Too Faced Sweet Dreams Makeup Collection (available at Sephora). 

This beautifully packaged set includes 15 shadows, a full sized primer, 2 blushes, a bronzer and a highlighter.  A full kit for the beauty guru in your life. The best part...it's only $52!

Olive oil anyone?

It's no secret that olive oil has been said to be a great for you, inside and out.  Here's a great beauty secret for you using olive oil.  Smear a dab of olive oil under your eyes before bed to get rid of dark circles.  It's better than your eye cream!  Olive oil is an excellent moisturizer and amazing for your hair but try it under your eyes in place of your eye cream for a week and see the difference! 

Extra tip: it's also great to remove your water proof mascara.