March 2016 Low-Buy Accountability

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I felt like I did less shopping and browsing in March just simply due to being busier… but now listing everything out, I did in fact, do a lot of shopping! 😳
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I’ll be listing all of the beauty related items I bought in March, but only actual makeup items will be counted toward my budget.  First makeup item I bought in March was the Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation $25:
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I’ve worn this a few times now and it’s quite nice. I’ll do a review after I’ve given it a more thorough test.

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Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

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I learned about this product from – who else – Ingrid. 😛  I’m constantly on the hunt for miracle products to cancel out my dark under eye circles. The Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector sounded like it could fit the bill:
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I bought this during Hauluary, at $35 for 4.5g pot. Becca is sold at Sephora and select Hudson’s Bay stores – I bought mine from Hudson’s Bay.

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Project Focus 10: The Final Chapter

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This is the final summary post of the Project Focus 10 collaboration! Firstly, I want to thank the awesome collab crew of Ingrid, Joy and Jodi! It has been so much fun doing this project with you! 😀
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So, how did I do in the Project Focus? If I was to grade myself in terms of sticking to using the items I chose, I’d give myself a B. It’s a solid grade but it isn’t going to get me on the Honour Roll. 😛 Unlike some of my collab buddies, I did not finish any of the 10 items up during this project, but I intend to continue working on them! Here’s a recap and current state of things.

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Trash Stash: March 2016

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No makeup items this month, just lots of skincare, body and hair care again!
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You guys must think I eat / drink my beauty products… I swear I don’t! 😛 Maybe I just slather the stuff on?

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Beauty Hack: Ketchup Face Mask

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Here’s a cheap and potentially FREE beauty hack! Did you know that you can use ketchup as a face mask?

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No mixing required, just apply straight onto clean, dry skin.

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AliExpress Brush Dupes: MAC Oval 6

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I bought a bunch of brushes off AliExpress on January 30th and have been patiently waiting for them to be delivered for the past couple of months.  Finally, the packages started trickling in mid-March and I received my final parcel last week.  Here is the Real Techniques Bold Metals set:
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And here are the “dupes” next to the real thing:
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Overall? I’m REALLY impressed with what I received! 😀  Today I’ll review and compare the MAC Oval 6 brush dupe.

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Sephora Kiss Me Balm

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I was planning to get this post up for Easter but obviously that didn’t happen. I was trying to tie this product in with an Easter theme because it’s egg shaped:
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Weak, I know! 😛
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I received the Super Kisses set for Christmas in my stocking. The set itself is no longer available, but 2 of the 3 shades are still available individually.

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Reblogging: March Favourites And Empties

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This is the most unique favourites / empties post I’ve ever seen!

Also check out her January & February favourites post, where she started doing the illustrated format. What talent!

Chit Chat Tuesday: Returning Makeup

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I’m going to start a new series of sorts – it won’t be every Tuesday but there are some beauty related topics that I think would be interesting as a more conversational post, rather than have me yammer on. 😛

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Today I’d like to discuss the controversial topic of returning makeup / beauty products.

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Project Focus 10: Smashbox Double Exposure Palette

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We made it! It’s the final product review for Project Focus 10!  All of us are reviewing eye shadow palettes today so be sure to check out everyone’s posts – links at the bottom of the post.
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I got the Smashbox Double Exposure Palette last November during Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Points redemption event:
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So it was “free” but it normally retails for $45 CAD.

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