The Easter Tag

This isn’t anything official – I pulled these questions from several blogs and YouTube videos and chose the questions I like best!

1. Do you celebrate Easter?
Yes. Although the root of Easter is a religious holiday (and some would argue even more significant than Christmas), I feel it’s such a cultural / commercialized holiday, most people seem to “celebrate” Easter simply by stuffing themselves full of chocolate. 😛

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2. What is your favorite thing about Easter?
The chocolate! 😀

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MAC Masterclass Oval 6 Brush

I was so excited in January when I finally got my grubby hands on this brush!
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The MAC Masterclass Oval 6 brush had been out of stock for over a year, no exaggeration!  It retails for $51 CAD (ouch).

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Transitioning from Antiperspirant to Deodorant: Saje Peaceful Warrior Deodorant

This is the second part of a three part series, to follow my journey of transitioning from antiperspirants to deodorants.  My first attempt with deodorants was with Consonant Skincare Dealkalizing Deodorant, which wasn’t too successful.  I made the switched to the Saje Peaceful Warrior Deodorant and have been using it for the past month:
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Saje is a Canadian wellness brand that I’ve recently discovered – I reviewed their aromaBreeze nebulizer not long ago – they have some great gems at very reasonable prices. This product is available at their stores or online, at $12.95 for 100ml.

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Project Focus 10: Muji Cut Cotton Ecru

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Today’s Project Focus 10 review is not makeup, but something to help remove makeup; the Muji Cut Cotton Ecru:
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This is my most used Project Focus 10 item – I’ve been using it nightly to remove my eye makeup since starting this series.

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25 Facts Aboot Me Tag

Something different today instead of a review – I haven’t done a Tag in ages. I saw this on The Makeup Case and had to do my own spin on it. 😉

What is your middle name?
Hoarder. Stash Hoarder Matters is my name, don’t wear it out! 😛

What was your favorite subject in school?
In high school I really loved Industrial Arts or erm it used to be called “Shop” class. I made a wooden bowl on the lathe, and a wooden piggy bank. It was an awesome class!

What is your favorite drink?
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I’ve answered this before elsewhere so I’ll name another one I like: Jack fruit shake. I get this from our local Vietnamese restaurant and it is so refreshing. It tastes kind of like Neapolitan ice cream but lighter.

What is your favorite song at the moment?
I’ve had “Follow You Follow Me” in my head for a few weeks ever since I saw the animated short “Lily & the Snowman” from Cineplex!

*Is someone cutting onions?* 😕

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Buxom Look All You Want Palette

I bought the Buxom Look All You Want Set during the Sephora clearance sales in January.
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I was lucky to score it for $37 – it retailed for $50 regularly. Unfortunately this particular palette was a limited edition configuration, however, a couple of shades in this palette are from the permanent line. I’ll also be reviewing the customizable palette concept in this post.

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PSA: BBW Waikiki Beach Coconut is available again!

I might be the only person who is this excited to see the re-release of the Bath & Body Works Waikiki Beach Coconut scent again so this post might have 1 like and a few scoffs, but YAY, I thought this scent was never to be seen again (as BBW is wont to do). This perfume made my Top 15 Discoveries of 2015!
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The scent is described as: A fresh, beachy blend of coconut, pink passionflower & saltwater breeze.

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Body Shop Online Order

I succumbed to some sale items on Body Shop’s site! 😛
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I’ve never ordered off the Body Shop website before but they seem to have better sales and carry some items that the stores don’t carry.  I got:

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Project Focus 10: L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara

Lucky #7 of the Project Focus 10 review is L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara:
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I’ve tried pretty much every mascara L’Oreal has ever released because I’m still trying to find a replacement to my beloved – but discontinued – L’Oreal Bare Naturale mascara. Does this one do it for me?

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Photorejuvenation / IPL: Part II

I wasn’t planning on another update on IPL until I had finished all 5 of my treatments but I think that my 3rd session warrants an update.
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Long store short: my skin reacted BADLY to the 3rd session. 😦

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