H&M Beauty Peel-off Masks

I've been wanting to try the h&m Beauty Face Masks since the line launched last year. They finally started stocking them in my nearby store so I picked a few up! I ended up with the Charcoal and Volcanic Soil, Dead Sea Minerals, and Coconut Water masks. They come in little pots similar to the Sephora sleeping masks. They contain enough for two or three uses but the packaging makes it kind of annoying. Because it has a peel off lid you have to store them in an airtight bag or they'll dry up. If these companies would use lids you could use them more than once! Although for $3.99 I suppose I can't complain.

The Charcoal is meant to be pore-cleansing and for blemish prone skin. It's grey and a medium consistency. It dried down really quickly and cracked like a typical mud mask but it didn't flake off. I didn't notice too much of a difference in my skin other than it being slightly smoother. Although I don't typically have acne prone skin so that may be why! I next tried the Coconut Water mask which is good for those with try skin as it contains shea and cocoa butter. It definitely has a very strong coconut smell so if you don't like coconut definitely stay away. Also for whatever reason keep this far from your eyes. I didn't really get it too close but my eyes stung a LOT, and I don't have sensitive eyes. When I took the mask off my skin felt soft and smooth, but I'd probably not use it if you're quite sensitive. The Dead Sea Minerals mask is targeted for tired skin and contains bergamot and seaweed. This one is a bright blue and doesn't smell that great if I'm honest. It does disappear once it's on your face. This one left my skin feeling a bit dry so I used a night cream immediately after.

All in all for $3.99 they're not too bad, but I didn't find them all that great for me either. Have you guys tried them yet?
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Tom Ford Nail Lacquer

In case you're new to the blog, I currently work at a Cosmetics Company Outlet. We recently got two of the Tom Ford Nail Lacquers in (swoon) so of course I snatched them up. The shades we got are Black Sugar and Show Me The Pink. The polishes normally retail for $35, but at the outlets are $22.50 so make sure to check if you have one locally. 

Black Sugar is a purply-taupe with red shimmer. This is a really really unique colour, I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. Now, the shimmer doesn't REALLY show up on the nails unless in direct light but the colour is still beautiful. Show Me The Pink is a warm pale pink with silver shimmer. This one would probably be easier to find a dupe of, essie makes some similar colours. The packaging is obviously beautiful, but I was surprised to find that the square cap is actually attatched to the brush. I usually find with square bottles that there is an easier to use handle underneath. The brush itsself is a typical polish brush, similar in shape to OPI but less thick. These polishes are interesting in formula. I thought that they would be creamy and thicker, but they're actually quite sheer. Black Sugar took three thin coats to achieve opacity and Show Me The Pink took four. Black Sugar being a darker colour was definitely easier to work with. I wore Black Sugar for over a week with no chipping and just minimal tip wear. I did use OPI Chip Skip and the Rapid Dry Top Coat. Unfortunately, Show Me The Pink did not look so great on me. If you're a pale princess, beware, it shows up quite orange. If you have a deeper, warmer skin tone I'm sure it would look beautiful on you.

Overall, while expensive, these are beautiful polishes. The formula is nice, but not overly special. I wouldn't say they're a MUST HAVE, especially because of the price, but they are a treat.

Have you ever tried Tom Ford's polishes?
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2015 Favourites

I know everyone says it, but I really can't believe that it's 2016. I'm ready to get back to school and get into a more normal routine, but today I'm talking about my most loved products of the year!

This year (and most others) was the year of foundation, I've bought an embarrassing amount, but I managed to narrow it down to my two most worn. The MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation is one that I haven't really mentioned on the blog, but I have been loving it. I have the shade NC20, which is starting to get a wee bit dark for pale little old me, but I keep on wearing it. It has nice coverage and a beautiful satin finish, but the best thing is that it lasts ALL DAY. Another foundation favourite was the L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation (Thanks Desi) which gives you perfect-perfect super matte skin. The only problem I've had is that the lighter shades are quite pink, so I usually mix this with a yellower foundation, but it looks beautiful on the skin.

The Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer has been hugely hyped up this year, and for good reason. It looks beautiful under the eyes and doesn't settle too badly, plus (running theme here) it's super long wearing. I've used up almost the whole tube, oops. Another hyped product I love (also thanks to Desi) is the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, I don't know how but this keeps your concealer crease-free and budge-proof all day. For budge-proof eyeshadow I've been sticking to my old go-to the MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre because it's perfect.

Eyeshadow has been a wee bit on the back burner this year, but I have been loving the Colourpop Super Shock Shadows. They take a bit of getting used to but they're definitely worth it. Also my trusty NARS Kalahari Duo is always there for me when I'm feeling lazy. I fell in love with the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara this month and had to feature it because it is AMAZING, let me tell you. You must try it. As always to keep my brows "on fleek" I have to talk about my beloved Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade because it really is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Brow "game" has been a huge trend this year and this baby always gets me compliments.

Another major trend this year has been highlighting. Nikki got me on the Kat Von D Thunderstruck Metal Crush Shadow train, and it's been something that I use regularly. My top highlighter however is not pictured, simply because Inglot eyeshadows are so damn hard to get out of the palette. Inglot's Pearl 395 is easily the best highlighter I have EVER used, don't knock it until you try it (it's like $7). I've gotten into wearing false lashes, and Eyelure's are definitely my favourites particularly the Texture No. 117.

Colourpop has taken up residence in my lip wardrobe and is refusing to let anything else in. I started off the year loving the Lippie Stix (which I still do), but I think the Ultra Matte Liquid Lips are probably my favourite product of the year period. Specifically I have been wearing Midi and Avenue a lot!

These have been my top products this year, let me know what yours were in the comments!
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