Tried and True Bronzers

Whoever said "diamonds are a girls best friend" obviously never tried bronzer. The perfect pick-me-up for any complexion, finding a quality bronzer is essential. I tested 4 different powder bronzers from a wide range of price levels to find the perfect powder to brighten your day, and your complexion. First up, we started with Covergirl Cheekers Bronzer in Golden Tan. At about $8 dollars, you get what you pay for with this one. You do have to work to get your product, as it is not that pigmented. I had to really work the brush into it until there was a noticeable colour difference on our cheeks. I ended up scratching the powder with a bobby pin until I had a loose powder that was able to stick to my brush. As well, the container makes it difficult to get your brush into the product, as it is a small rectangular shape. It does achieve a soft glow, and is good if you're looking for a cheap, natural looking bronzer for light skin. This product gets a 2.75 out of 5 star rating.

 Next up was Physicians Formula Organic wear 2-in-1 bronzer and blush in light/soft. With this one comes a beautiful coral blush, which was my favourite part of the deal. The bronzer is subtle and gives a soft natural looking glow for winter. Combining the two gives glowing results. A bonus with this one is that it is free of harsh chemicals, parabens, and is cruelty-free (thank you!). This one costs around $14 dollars. You get a soft glow that is good for your skin, and is ideal for minimal-makeup girls. It scores a 4 out of 5.

As we move up in price range, we also do so in colour pigmentation. Too Faced bronzer in Peach Leopard is my favourite for achieving a gorgeous peachy glow. It retails at $29 dollars, but it really is an amazing product. I love this on my medium skin, and use it as either bronzer or blush. It is pigmented and easy to pick up on your brush, and gives you a natural looking tanned look. It really brightens up the whole complexion, giving absolutely radiant results. The compact also comes with a built-in mirror, perfect for on the go. 5 out of 5!

The last product tested is a cult favourite, Nars bronzing powder in Laguna. This one gives you a serious tanned look, and is best if you're looking for that 'just got back from Hawaii' look. At $33 dollars, the price is a little steep, but worth the splurge. Not only is the tan noticeable, it's natural looking. This will not leave you the slightest bit orange. I do not have anything bad to say about this one, and it gets a high recommendation with 5 out of 5 stars.

Nars

Too Faced

Physicians Formula

Cover Girl

Review: Tarte Picture Perfect vs. Shiseido Eyelash Curler

 Tarte vs. Shiseido

The importance of owning a good quality eyelash curler is often overlooked, as it is an easy place to skimp out on a cheap alternative. However, a good quality lash curler will prevent eyelash damage and breakage without us realizing. After reviewing both the Tarte Picture Perfect curler and the Shiseido curler, there was an obvious and clear winner. Both curlers have plush pads, highly superior to drugstore curlers. The Tarte brand curler has a purple ergonomic handle which is easy and comfortable to use, while the Shiseido has a classic circular handle. They both retail around $20 dollars US and can be found at beauty retailers such as Sephora and Ulta. While the Tarte curler gave effective beautiful curl to lashes, it did not last! The spring's broke very quickly, rendering the curler useless. I went through 3 Tarte curlers, fortunately each time Sephora would exchange mine for a new product until I finally gave up and went for the Shiseido. This one has lasted two years, provides great curl, and is easy to use. It does take time and many test runs to find a quality eyelash curler, but hopefully this review narrows your search.The Shiseido curler scores a 4.5 star rating, with the only improvement desired being a more comfortable handle, and is the winner of our review with high recommendations.

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