Thank you to my followers!

I just wanted to make this quick post to tell you how much I love you guys and how much it means to me that you're following my blog! Even if it's your first time here, thank you so much for stopping by! Your support means the world to me and every time I get a comment, it makes me smile and makes my day brighter. 

I love you all and thank you!

Macadamia Review: Moisturizing Rinse

The second step in this kit is to condition your hair!

This lasts way longer than the shampoo, since you don’t need as much conditioner as you need shampoo, so I got to try this more than the shampoo.

The product: It is color-safe, sulfate and paraben free. The consistency is pretty thick, just like any conditioner.

The smell: I feel like this should smell good, because it’s the last product you use in the shower. However, it just smells kind of herbal. Come to think of it, maybe the fragrance should be switched between the shampoo and conditioner.

The effect: This really made my hair feel so soft after shampooing. You don’t need much to get the result you want. Use like any conditioner, avoid the roots!

Overall: I enjoyed this conditioner, but I wouldn’t repurchase it because of the price and the smell. It costs 21$ for 10 fl. oz.

Macadamia Review: Rejuvenating Shampoo

On with the first step of this set!

Obviously, the size of this shampoo bottle is really small, so what I tell you about this product is what I’ve experienced during and after 2-3 uses.

The product:  The consistency of it is very similar to any other shampoo. It is a clear, slightly peachy color. However, I find that it doesn’t foam as much as other shampoos, which made me feel like I needed more to actually clean my hair and scalp. It is color-safe, sulfate and paraben free.

The smell: I find that it smells like cantaloupe! It took me a while to put my finger on it, but I’d say the smell is pleasant. It doesn't stay on veeery long.

The effect: Since it doesn’t foam up a lot, I find that you need to use more in order to be sure that you clean your hair properly. It doesn't leave the hair feeling dry or all tangled. 

Overall: I enjoyed this shampoo, but I wouldn’t repurchase it because of the price and the fact that it doesn’t foam enough to my taste. It costs 21$ for 10 fl. oz.

Macadamia Products Reviews!

This first post on the Macadamia products is just to introduce you to the line, if you haven’t heard of it, and also to give you my overall impression of this set.

Macadamia Natural Oil products are known for mixing “two of the world’s most valuable and beneficial oils, Macadamia and Argan, to provide the ultimate in hair rejuvenation and maintenance.” A popular brand of Argan oil is Moroccan Oil, which is also amazing stuff! If you want to read more about the benefits of Argan and Macadamia Oil, click here.

Basically, I heard about the Deep Repair Mask from Elle Fowler, and when I stumbled on this travel set, I told my mom we had to give it a try, since I heard these are amazing products.

In this travel set, you get for 25$:

• 30 ml (1 fl. oz) of Deep Repair Mask
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Rejuvenating Shampoo
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Moisturizing Rinse
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Nourishing Leave-In Cream
• 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) of Healing Oil Spray

Overall, I’m really glad we purchased these and gave them a try. I think it was worth the price and I wish I could afford to continue to use this line. In the next posts, I will review separately each product and give you my impressions of them, so stay tuned!

Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by Macadamia Natural Oil for these posts. I am 100% honest in my reviews. These are more like “first impressions”, since I haven’t been able to try out the products for a long time, due to the size of these.

My trip and a little makeup haul!

First things first, I think I gotta apologize for the lack of articles during the past week. 

As those who follow me on Twitter might know, I was on vacation and although I really wanted to update my blog, the wi-fi there was pretty unreliable so I couldn't do much!

I had a blast in Maine. I was there with my boyfriend and his family, including his sister who's hilarious! We were laughing all along and it was great. We went to the beach, played mini-putt, watched Crazy Stupid Love (great movie!), shopped in Boston, and took it easy. I really enjoyed my time there and I hope I can go there again soon with them! Here are some pictures which were actually taken last year in the same place (I didn't have a camera this year with me!) :

Now, onto the haul! As I was in the United States, I knew I could find cheaper makeup than in Canada. So there I went, destination: the drugstore! Let me just add that my boyfriend didn't let me get unreasonable and spend as much as I could have. For $28, here's what I got:

Wet n Wild Trio in Knock on Wood

I got this because I really wanted a sort of burgundy shade and that bottom one is amaaaazing. 

These swatches are without primer. Look at that crazy pigmentation! And it was only like 3-4$. FYI, these are shimmery shades, but it's not chunky glitter in them.

Garnier Skin Renew Anti Dark Circle Roller
I got this as it was in one of my wishlist articles. It retails for over 20$ here, and there it was 13! I've tried it 2-3 times and so far, I like it! It's slightly pigmented and also gives a light to medium coverage on your dark circles!

NYC Smooch Proof 16H LipStain in Coral Reef.

I think it was about time I got a lipstain so my boyfriend won't complain about getting lipstick all over... This shade is really cute!

Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in Pure White

I really wanted something for the lower waterline to make me look more awake! This is gonna be my best friend during school, although it's not suuuper long lasting.

Wet n Wild Single Shadow in Brulee - From what I've heard, an excellent dupe for MAC's Brulee!

You can't barely see it and that's the point: it matches my skin tone awesomely! This is gonna be my go-to nude color for my eyelids!

Tell me, what have you done and where have you been this Summer??

Beach bag essentials!

For those who follow me on Twitter, you probably just learned that I will be going to the USA very soon. I'll be in Maine for a week, but unfortunately, the weather forecast isn't very encouraging so we might do lots of shopping! That means, I might get my first MAC products if I have enough money! Hooraaaay! We'll probably go to Boston too, which is awesome 'cause I've never been! It's actually my second time in the USA, so it'll be fun!

Anyways, we'll probably go to the beach a few times so I thought I'd go over what I will be bringing in my beach bag! Also, keep in mind that since it might be chilly and windy, I gotta be prepared!

So, here's a list of what will certainly end up in my beach bag:

• Sunscreen:
  I will be bringing a SPF 30 for body and SPF 30 for face. I'm using a special sunscreen for my face because it is less oily. I might bring a SPF 45 just in case but I'm not sure yet.
• Sunglasses:
  Whether it's actually sunny or not, they're always great to protect my eyes from any sand in case it is very windy.
• Towel & flip-flops:
  Do I really need to explain?
• Crocheted skirt:
  I use this as a lower-body cover-up whenever I'm not in the water. 
• Hoodie:
  Since it might get pretty chilly, a hoodie is a must to stay warm.
• A book:
  I'll probably bring along a book I recently purchased where the action takes place on a cruise, so it's a perfect Summer read.
• iPod:
  Whether it's games or music, he's always been there for me. ;)
• Lip balm:
  My Blistex SPF 15 minted lip balm is perfect for whenever my lips get dry or cracked due to the sun.
• Hand sanitizer:
  Before lunch, who wouldn't want clean hands?
• Water and snacks! 

That's probably it! Did I forget anything? Let me know! 

xox :)

VOTW: Jaw-dropping makeup collection!

I'm once again a few days late for my VOTW post for the week of July 24-30th. Better late than never, right?? :P

So, when I browsed my subscription box earlier to see which videos were posted that week, I saw the one that had the most impact on me: NikkieTutorials' makeup collection. 

Oh... My... Freakin'... Gosh. That was my reaction. 

Seriously, how does this girl do it?? She sorta explains it but... wow. 

Anyways, I decided to share with you this video not to make you feel like your collection is ridiculously small, but because I thought it was actually inspiring because it made me want to search different products, and she organizes it pretty nicely. 

So I hope you enjoy it! 

Oh! Before you watch it, can someone please tell me what is GFC?? I see contests on blogs and they all ask for your GFC username and I have no idea what they're talking about... LOL. 

xox :)