NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Barcelona Demo/Review

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation retails for $45 USD ($58 CAD) and comes in 20 shades. Here's a review of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, which I've talked about so many times in the past but I was never happy with the previous shade Stromboli. However, recently I got Barcelona and I love it!! 

It comes in a glass bottle and contains 1 fl oz (30 mL) of product. The only downside is that it doesn't come with a pump.

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Shades

There are 20 shades to choose from and I had Stromboli but it was much lighter. However, Barcelona is a great match. 

Shade Reference: I don't own any MAC foundation but I should be around NC40-NC42 in MAC. 

Here are some of the foundations that match me well: 

• Elcie Micro Silque Foundation - Warm Ivory or Natural (Natural would be better in summer)
• Click here for my review
• Too Faced Born this Way - Golden (Click here for review)
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Cashew 3W2 
• Click here for my review
• L'Oreal Pro-Matte - 107 Fresh Beige 
• MUFE Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation - Y415 Almond

 

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Review

• Finish: Semi-Matte
• Coverage: Medium 
• Wear time: I tested it out for about 5.5 hours and it looks pretty good. I have oily t-zone and it gets oily throughout the day but it's less oily if I use a setting powder.

Application: I decided to apply it with a beauty blender and Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Primer on one side and Sigma 3DHD Kabuki Brush on the other side. Also, I have combination skin and I have an oily T-zone, so whenever I wear this foundation, I do have to set it properly.   

Pros   

• Longwearing 
• Lightweight
• Photographs well   
• Great Coverage 

Left side: With foundation
Right Side: Without foundation

Cons 

• Clings on dry patches: It does slightly cling on my dry patches especially when I apply it with a brush but it's not that noticeable on camera. 

BH Cosmetics Shaaanxo Palette Swatches & Review

BH Cosmetics shaaanxo 18 color Eyeshadow & Lipstick Palette is now available online for $14.50 (retail price $22). It's a double-sided palette and it features 9 eyeshadows and 9 lipsticks. 

Click here to buy it (affiliate link).  

Check out my video for swatches of eyeshadows and lipsticks (lip swatches):

Product Details: 

• Double sided magnetic palette, mess free!
• 9 hydrating lipstick colors
• 9 highly pigmented eyeshadows
• Paraben Free
• Non-Irritating
• Allergy Tested
• Clinically Tested
• Cruelty Free Product

Shade Reference: MAC NC42, Indian/Pakistani/Brown skin/tan skin

GRWM Neutral Eyes & Nude Lips

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Products Mentioned

• Make Up For Ever Smooting Primer
• Paula’s Choice Hydralight Mineral Shine-Free Mineral Complex SPF 30
• Cover FX Custom Cover Drops - N60
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - Ebony
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel (Clear)
• MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer - NC30 & NC35
• MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
• NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
• bh cosmetics shaaanxo palette
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil - Perversion
• Kat Von D Tattoo Liner - Trooper
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadows: 
• Chocolate
• Noir - Deep Carbon Black
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Ginger
• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Translucent
• Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer
• Sigma Blush - Heavenly
• MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - NC40
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit
• Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara (deluxe sample)
• Milani Color Statement Lipliner - 09 Spice
• MAC Taupe Lipstick (Matte)

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Brushes Mentioned

• the original beautyblender
• Sigma E54 - Medium Sweeper
• Sigma E35 - Tapered Blending
• Sigma E25 - Blending
• Sigma E55 - Eye Shading
• Sigma E45 - Small Tapered Blending
• Sigma F25 - Tapered Face
• Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush from Core Collection 
• MAKE UP FOR EVER 160 Blush Brush
• Morphe M601 - Soft Fan
• Morphe M149 - Small Round Contour
• Sigma E10 - Small Eye Liner

→ Sigma 10% Off Code: SIGMA2016

How I color Correct dark circles & redness

Here's how I color correct dark circles & redness with drugstore/affordable products. I used NYX color correcting palette and NYX concealer palette deep. I decided to test it out and apply correctors on one side to see if if it actually makes a difference. I'm going to try different products and/or try it out on a friend and film it. 

Dark Circles: I used the shade orange and it works best for tan to deep skin tones. For shade reference, I'm NC40-NC42. If you have fair skin, then definitely stick with something that's peach or pink (if you have very fair skin). If you are South Asian (Indian/Pakistani) like me then orange should do the trick.

Redness: You can use a green corrector but if you have mild redness that doesn't get covered by foundation, then try yellow. That can also be used to correct it. 

Shade Reference: MAC NC42, Indian/Pakistani/Brown skin/tan skin

Sephora VIB Sale Haul 2016

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit $40 ($52 CAD)
• NARS Sheer Glow - Barcelona $45 ($58 CAD)
• NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base $26 ($33 CAD)
• Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer $24 ($26) 
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara $23 ($30 CAD)
• Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel $35 ($46 CAD)
• Sephora Collection Face Mask - Orchid $6 ($8 CAD)
• Sephora Collection Hand Mask - Aloe Vera $6 ($8 CAD) 
• Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal $15 ($19 CAD) 
• Shadow Shields $11 ($15 CAD) 
• beautyblender Two.BB.Clean $40 ($52 CAD)
• Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
• Clarisonic Replacement Brush Head Twin-Pack - Sensitive $40 ($49 CAD)
• L'Occitane Hand Creams Amande 1 oz $12
• Shiseido Facial Cotton $9.50 ($11 CAD)
• Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara (deluxe sample) 

 

BH Cosmetics Shaaanxo Palette

BH Cosmetics shaaanxo 18 color Eyeshadow & Lipstick Palette is now available online for $14.50 (retail price $22). It's a double-sided palette and it features 9 eyeshadows and 9 lipsticks. It launched on April 6th and I received it yesterday. I will have swatches/review on my channel and blog very soon. 

Click here to buy it (affiliate link). 

UPDATE: I have a video on my channel with swatches of eyeshadows and lipsticks and review. I'm also giving a palette away (giveaway ends may 31st).

Product Details: 

• Double sided magnetic palette, mess free!
• 9 hydrating lipstick colors
• 9 highly pigmented eyeshadows
• Paraben Free
• Non-Irritating
• Allergy Tested
• Clinically Tested
• Cruelty Free Product

 

 

 

GRWM Montreal Shaadi Show

Also check out my Montreal Shaadi Show 4 vlog: 

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Products Mentioned

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional
• Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance (travel size)
• Elcie Micro silque foundation -Warm Ivory
• MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - Ebony
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel (Clear)
• MAC Studio Finish Skin Corrector - Pure Orange
• MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer - NC30 & NC35
• Too Faced Shadow Insurance (deluxe sample)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadows: 
• Fresh - Ivory Pink
• Bengal - Warm peachy brown 
• Sienna - Earthy brown
• Glisten - Metallic shimmery beige
• Noir - Deep Carbon Black
• NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Via Veneto
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Precision Longwear Eyeliner
• Giorgio Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara - Obsidian Black
• NYX Color Correcting Concealer
• ABH Contour Cream Kit - Medium (Shades Cream & Cinnamon)
• MAC Powder Blush - Coopertone
• Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed- Opal
• Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water
• Annabelle Stay Waterproof Lipliner - Strike a Rose
• MAC Lipstick All Fired Up

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Brushes Mentioned

• Sigma 3DHD Kabuki
• the original beautyblender
• Sigma E54 - Medium Sweeper
• Sigma E35 - Tapered Blending
• Sigma E25 - Blending
• Sigma E55 - Eye Shading
• Morphe 332 - Fluffy Crease
• Sigma 3DHD Precision
• Sigma E40 - Tapered Blending
• Sigma F25 - Tapered Face
• Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush from Core Collection 
• MAKE UP FOR EVER 160 Blush Brush
• Morphe M601 - Soft Fan
• Morphe M515 - Detail Crease
• Sigma E17 - Waterline brush
• Sigma E10 - Small Eye Liner
• Sigma E30 - Pencil

→ Sigma 10% Off Code: SIGMA2016

April Beauty Sales 2016

Paula's Choice 20% off + Free Shipping using code PRBHA16 

Sephora Love Note Shopping Event

• VIB Rouge 15% ROUGENOTE (April 7th to April 13th)
• VIB 15% VIBNOTE (April 8th to April 13th)
• Beauty Insiders 10% BINOTE (April 9th to April 12th)

Sigma Beauty 20% off using code SIGMA20 (April 9th only)

Tarte Cosmetics (ships to US & Canada) 30% off using code FRIENDS & Free Shipping on $40 US Orders & $75 CAD orders (April 11th to April 15th)

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Sephora 

• VIB Rouge 15% - April 7th to April 13th 
• Online code: ROUGENOTE

• VIB 15% - April 8th to April 13th
• Online code: VIBNOTE

• BI 15% - April 9th to April 12th
• Online code: BINOTE

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Sigma Beauty

April 9th 12:00am CDT - 11:59am CDT

20% off sitewide and Free shipping (Minimum purchase required: $30 USD for U.S. & Puerto Rico and $75 USD for Canada). Code: SIGMA20
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Tarte Cosmetics 

April 11th to April 15th

Online offer (ships to US, Canada & Puerto Rico)

30% off sitewide and Free shipping (Minimum purchase required: $40 USD for U.S. & Puerto Rico and $75 CAD for Canada). Code: FRIENDS

Sephora Spring Sale 2016 Recommendations

Sephora semi-annual sale is almost here! I shared some of my product recommendations in my video but you can find some more in this blog post. 

• VIB Rouge 15% - April 7th to April 13th 
• Online code: ROUGENOTE
• VIB 15% - April 8th to April 13th
• Online code: VIBNOTE
• BI 15% - April 9th toi April 12th
• Online code: BINOTE

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Products Mentioned

I've listed all the products below and included affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of these products and buy, then I do earn a commission. You can also click on the photos in this post and it will direct you to the page (once again it's affiliate link).

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional $31 ($39 CAD)
• Too Faced Born This Way Foundation - Golden $39 ($49 CAD)
• Click here to watch my review/demo
• NARS Sheer Glow - Stromboli $45 ($58 CAD)
• MUFE Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation - Y405 Golden Honey $43 ($52 CAD)
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup - Cashew 3W2 $38 ($46 CAD)
• Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer - 11 Tatin $14 ($18 CAD)
• Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer Medium Neutral $28 ($35 CAD)
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer Ginger $29 ($36 CAD)
• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder $38 ($47 CAD)
• Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer $29 ($36 CAD)
• Too Faced Soleil Matte Bronzer - Chocolate $30 ($38 CAD)
• Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting 16-Hour Blush - Baby Love $26 ($32 CAD)
• Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe $36 ($45 CAD)
• NARS Blush - Gaiety $30 ($38 CAD)
• Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed- Opal $38 ($46 CAD)
• Other shades mentioned: Champagne Pop & Pearl
• tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette $45 ($54 CAD)
• Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar $49 ($59 CAD)
• Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette $49 ($59 CAD)
• Click here for review/swatches

• SEPHORA COLLECTION Z Palette Dome $10 ($12 CAD)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Single Eyeshadows $12 ($16 CAD) 
• Click here to watch video with swatches
• Noir - deep carbon black (ultra matte)
• Morocco - brick (ultra-matte)
• Sienna eathy brown (ultra-matte)
• Chocolate - warm brown with heavy shimmer (titanium)
• Glisten - shimmery beige (metallic)

• Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon - Blacquer 42 $25 ($31 CAD)
• Tarte Tarteist Tarteist Clay Paint Liner $24 ($29 CAD)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer - Ebony $23 ($30 CAD)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - Ebony $21 ($27 CAD)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel $22 ($29 CAD)
• Sephora Marvelous Mauve #13 $14 ($18 CAD)
• Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick - Patina $24 ($31 CAD)
• Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks $20 ($24 CAD)
• Lolita
• Double Dare
• Bachelorette

Here are some of the new products I want to try out:

• Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette $49 ($59 CAD)
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara $23 ($30 CAD)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit $40 ($52 CAD)
• Becca Aqua Liminous Perfecting Foundation $44 ($53 CAD)
• Kat Von D Shade + Light Colour Contour Mini Quad - Rust $26 ($34)

   

If you're planning on stocking up on beautyblender, then definitely get the set of two with liquid cleanser for $40 USD ($52 CAD). Such a great deal!! It's only available online. Click here to buy it (affiliate link).

 

If you're also looking for acrylic organizer, I would really recommend CosmoCube Brush Holder. I love it for my brushes and you can also use it for lip liners, liquid lipsticks, etc.

  

Here are some other products I like:

• Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara
• Huda Beauty Classic False Lashes Samantha #7
• NARS Audacious Lipstick - Anna
• ABH Liquid Lipstick - Sad Girl
• Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Original
• the original beautyblender
• beautyblender solid cleanser
• CosmoCube Brush Holder
• Shiseido Facial Cotton
• Sephora Face Masks (Pearl)