Oh happy day!

Hello my lovely readers!

Just thought I'd let you know all know that the last couple days have been much happier! My perspective on life is definitely brighter.

So, I thought I'd change up the post today.

Instead of being a vent on life and it's experiences, I thought I'd do a product review! These are always fun, and generally speaking really helpful!

Most of the reviews will be on beauty products, or skin care products so if you're not interested/not into that kind of stuff, then this isn't for you! I am in no way a "beauty guru" but these are all things that I've learned as I've recently started experiencing with makeup and makeup products.

I'll try and post pictures for as many products as possible!

The first thing I'm going to talk about is all in the same company. I've recently (within the last 6 months) been introduced to a company called Lush. I say introduced, but it's really re-introduced. I used their "bath bombs" and such when I was younger but since I stopped using those, I stopped shopping there altogether.


However, I do have skin problems, and a friend of mine was telling me about how great their products were! So I began to try them!

Just as a side note, and something to keep in mind when using Lush products; their products do not have chemical preservatives. So when you are storing products such as their shampoo bars and soaps, you have to keep them in a place where they aren't constantly being hit by water or sitting in a pool of water or they will disintegrate. 

The first thing I tried is a facial mask called "catastrophe cosmetic". For whatever reason, I can't find the product on their website...but it's a really great mask for people with problem skin. It has roses and blueberries I believe, which are good antioxidants, and great for the skin! This product does have to be kept in the fridge, but, it comes in a small container so it takes up barely any room. 


The next Lush product I tried was their shampoo bars. Yes, it is a very strange thought, and yes, I was skeptical. However, they are absolutely amazing! The main thing I was skeptical about was whether they lathered or not. Nothing bothers me more than soap that doesn't lather. So I wasn't convinced. The woman who was helping me however, showed me (in her hands) that the product in fact does lather, and believe me, it does!

I've tried two of their bars so far. The first one I tried was for dandruff, and it's called "squeaky green". Now it looks gross, and the smell of it doesn't appeal to all noses, but it's not overpowering, and it seemed to help a little bit with my dandruff problems. The only problem I had with it is that it seemed to weigh down my hair. I have very fine hair, so I do have to be careful what products go in my hair.

The other shampoo bar I tried is called "Seanik". This one promises to 'liven up dull, flat hair' and it does just that! It's VERY volumizing, and didn't weigh down my hair as much. I'm not very fond of the smell of this one, so I'm not using it very much. Here is the link to the solid shampoos on the Lush website: http://www.lush.ca/shop/products/haircare/solid-shampoos/


Lip scrubs are the next thing I tried from Lush. I do like this product. The small container is packed with exfoliant, and it's all natural, so you can just lick it off! I believe there are 3 flavours; mint, bubblegum, and chocolate mint. 

The last thing that I've tried from Lush, and probably my favorite product so far for the smell alone, is a soap called "honey I washed the kids". This is the most amazing soap I've ever had the pleasure of using. It has a very soft, smell. It smells like honey and caramel, and a little bit of coffee. It's amazing! And again, I had to ask if it lathered, because if it doesn't I won't buy it. But it does! My only minor problem with this one is I'm not sure how long it will last me! I'm taking good care of this product (see side note), and it just seems to be getting significantly smaller each time I use it. So we'll see. I might provide an update later just to let you all know how long it lasted me.


I believe that is all the Lush products I wanted to talk about...I definitely recommend you try their stuff out! Do talk to the ladies working there if you have any questions. I do find the women in the Kelowna store can be pushy though, so be aware!


The next thing I'm going to talk about is Quo makeup brushes. I have one brush from them, which is an eyeshadow brush, and I'm not a fan. I haven't had much experience with makeup brushes so far, but I just don't like this product. You don't get a lot of product on the brush, and the application is messy. Very frustrating for someone who is just starting out in the makeup world. The reason I chose to purchase this product is because of it's price. I didn't want to spend the $27 that M.A.C charges for their brushes, so I decided to go cheap. Not worth it. 

The brands that I would recommend for brushes is Elizabeth Arden and Lise Watier. The brushes are not too outrageously expensive but they aren't super cheap either. I have the foundation brush from Elizabeth Arden (pictured above) and the concealer brush from Lise Watier and I LOVE them. They are definitely brushes I will be taking care of and using for a while!

Moving on to MAC. I recently bought their tinted moisturizer, and I have to say, for the amount of money I paid for it, I'm a tad disappointed. The color is good, but it sweats off and at the end of the day, and I look oily. I don't really have oily skin, but I have problem skin. I tried it again yesterday, and I needed it to last me 9 hours, so I tried putting a powder over it, and that definitely helps. But I also prefer a more matte look over a sheer look, so that could also be my problem. But to me, "sheer" shouldn't mean "oily", and that's honestly how I felt I looked at the end of the day.


I believe that's all the product knowledge I have for you all today! Hope you enjoyed it, and let me know if this is something you want me to do again! Much love!