MAKEUP: BEST OF 2017!

December 30, 2017 Soheila Hakimi

TOP 10

TO PUT IT ALL ON

SMITH COSMETICS BRUSHES

I PARTICULARLY LOVE THEIR EYE BRUSHES AND AM ALWAYS REACHING FOR MY '230 QUILL CREASE BRUSH SMALL

INVESTING IN GOOD BRUSHES IS A MUST!

SMITH COSMETICS

TO KEEP IT ALL ON

URBAN DECAY - 'ALL NIGHTER' MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SETTING SPRAYS! SO REFRESHING AND KEEPS MY MAKEUP LASTING ALL DAY.

PROLONG YOUR MAKEUP WITH

URBAN DECAY

TO COVER IT ALL

IT COSMETICS - 'BYE BYE UNDER EYE'

SAY GOODBYE TO THE APPEARANCE OF DARK CIRCLES! THIS HEAVY DUTY CONCEALER IS FULL COVERAGE!

BRIGHTEN YOU SKIN UP WITH

IT COSMETICS

FOR THE BROWS

BENEFIT COSMETICS - 'PRECISELY MY BROW'

DEFINE AND FILL IN THOSE BROWS WITH THIS SHARP, EASY TO USE BROW PENCIL. WITH A GREAT RANGE OF SHADES TO MATCH ANY HAIR TYPE.

GET THOSE EYEBROWS ON FLEEK WITH

BENEFIT COSMETICS

FAV NEW HIGH-
LIGHTER TRIO

LISE WATIER - 'HAVANA' HIGHLIGHT TRIO
MAKE YOUR HIGHLIGHT SHINE AS BRIGHT AS YOUR FUTURE WITH THE LISE WATIER HAVANA TRIP HIGHLIGHTER PALETTE.
GLOW WITH

LISE WATIER

MOST VERSITILE + CUSTOMIZABLE COLLECTION!

MAKE UP FOR EVER - 'ARTIST FACE COLOUR COLLECTION'
THE ARTIST FACE COLOUR COLLECTIONS ALLOWS YOU TO MIX AND MATCH FROM OVER 30+ HIGHLIGHTS, BLUSHES, AND CONTOUR COLOURS. WITH 100% FREEDOM YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN LOOKS.
BUILD A CUSTOMIZED PALETTE WITH

MAKE UP FOR EVER

ROSE ALL DAY

PIXI BY PETRA - SHEER CHEEK GEL IN 'NATURAL'

ADD SOME NATURAL LOOKING BLUSH TO YOU MAKEUP WITH THIS EASY TO USE GEL TINT. WITH THERE COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM YOU CAN GO AS SHEER OR AS BOLD AS YOU WANT.

ADD SOME COLOUR TO YOUR CHEEKS WITH

PIXI BY PETRA

THE BEST WAY TO ADD SPARKLE

LISE WATIER - GLAM PIGMENTS
A CREAMY EYE PIGMENT THAT DELIVERS AN INTENSE SPARKLE EFFECT. THESE EASY TO USE PIGMENTS ARE A GREAT WAY TO ADD SPARKLE TO ANY EYE LOOK.
ADD A LITTLE SPARKLE TO YOUR EYE MAKEUP WITH

LISE WATIER

BEST INEXPENSIVE FALSE EYELASHES

KISS NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL - FAUX MINK EYELASHES
GET THOSE LONG, FULL LASHES YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK THANKS TO KISS NEW YORK'S FAUX MINK LASHES.
LET THOSE LASHES FLUTTER WITH

KISS NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL

TO TAKE IT ALL OFF

VASANTI COSEMTICS - 'MAKEUP MAGNET WIPES WITH MICELLAR WATER'
THESE NEW VASANTI MICELLAR WATER MAKEUP MAGNET WIPES ARE AMAZING! EASILY REMOVES EVEN THE TOUGHEST OF MAKEUP!
TAKE IT ALL OFF WITH

VASANTI COSEMETICS

MY NEPHEW DOES MY MAKEUP!

September 13, 2017 Soheila Hakimi

Last weekend while babysitting my nephew Kai, we decided we were going to film this video together. Right off the bat the whole thing was a disaster but an absolute riot at the same time! Looking for a good laugh - watch this video!

This video is not sponsored AND since its just a comedic video I wont be listing all the products but I just want to remind you to subscribe to my channel and follow me on my social handles if you aren't already! When you follow me I know I am dong a good job and will be more amped up to produce more videos for you!

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Tartelette In Bloom Palette ▷ goo.gl/LFqwEq

If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments below. Also don't forget to leave a comment below if you have any requests!!

See you soon xo

-Soheila

CLASSIC ABH AND MAC EYE LOOK

August 16, 2017 Soheila Hakimi

WOW look at me, posting another makeup tutorial for you guys without a million years going by! LOL! As promised here is another makeup video for you guys. Also before I dive into it I just wanted to let you know that this is an open space - if you guys have any suggestions as to what type of content you want to see or eye looks you want me to recreate just hit me up in the comment section below.

OKAY so to kick things off today I decided to do a classic eye look tutorial using mostly Anastasia Beverly Hills and a little MAC Cosmetics. I kept it short with this tutorial and focuses mostly on the eye look. I made sure to still elaborate on some tricks and techniques I use to make it worth your while though. I can honestly spend so much time on my eyes blending until its perfect so sometimes a more in-depth tutorial is needed. If you want to see my face routine you can do so in my previous video -> 'Mauve Glitter Cay Eye Makeup Tutorial!'

This video is not sponsored but I am going to list all the products that I used for you guys below so you can purchase them/find them. I also just wanted to remind you to subscribe to my channel and follow me on my social handles if you aren't already! When you follow me I know I am dong a good job and will be more amped up to produce more videos for you!

Alright lets do this!

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Tartelette In Bloom Palette ▷ goo.gl/LFqwEq

Products I Used in This Tutorial:

- Eye -

Anastasia Beverly Hills - Eyeshadow pans in Orange Soda, Sienna and Deep Plum
Smashbox - Cream Eyeshadow in 'Stone'
MAC Cosmetics - Loose Pigment in Plum
Anastais Beverly Hills Renaissance Palette - Vermeer for Inner Corner Highlight
Kat Von D - Tattoo Liner in Trooper
NYX Cosmetics - Vinyl Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Doucce Cosmetics Ultra Precision Eye Liner in 500 (Black)
Velour Lashes - 'Lash in City'
L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown

- Face -

NYX - 'Dose of Dew' Highlighter Stick
Make Up For Ever - Sculpting Duo - Highlighter
Urban Decay - 'All Nighter' Setting Spray
Lip Lacquer Lip Gloss

- Brushes -
Smith Cosmetics - 232 Large Blending Brush
Smith Cosmetics - 230 Small Blending Brush
MAC - 195 Brush
MAC - 242 Brush
School Brush - Small Angled Brush
School Brush - Small Flathead Brush
Skone - Smudger Brush

If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments below. Also don't forget to leave a comment below if you have any requests!!

See you soon xo

-Soheila

MAUVE GLITTER CAT EYE MAKEUP TUTORIAL

July 21, 2017 Soheila Hakimi

Hey Darlings!

So happy to be back filming a makeup tutorial for you guys! As most of you know I moved a couple months back and haven't been able to get back into gear until now - such is life! I am back now and will be pedal to the metal here on in - PROMISE!

So to kick things off I decided to do a 'Mauve Glitter Cat Eye Makeup' tutorial. This is actually way more then just a eye makeup tutorial because I show you my complete up-to-date face application as well! Obviously it is going to be a little longer because I do my full routine so you can skip forward to eyes at 7:41 apx if that is what you're most interested in!

Alright lets do this!

Soft Cut Crease Makeup Tutorial ▷ goo.gl/cah1rm
Copper Red Smokey Eye ▷ goo.gl/9He6nD
Tartelette In Bloom Palette ▷ goo.gl/LFqwEq

Products I Used in This Tutorial:

- Face -

It Cosmetics - Bye Bye Under Eye Waterproof Concealer in Neutral Medium
Maybelline - Fit Me 'Hydrate + Smooth' Foundation in 110 Porcelain
Beauty Blender
Urban Decay - 'Naked Skin' Concealer in Fair
Laura Mercier - Translucent Loose Setting Powder
Too Faced - 'Milk Chocolate Soleil' Matte Bronzer
Urban Decay - 'Beached Bronzer' in Bronzed
Benefit Cosmetics - 'Watt's Up' Soft Focus Highlighter
Becca Cosmetics - Pressed Highlighter in Opal
Charlotte Tilbury - 'Cheek to Chic' Blush
Urban Decay - 'All Nighter' Setting Spray
DLS - Lip Gloss in Bare
Essence - Clear Gloss in Pure Chic

- Brow -

NYX Cosmetics - Micro Brow Pencil in Taupe
Make Up For Ever - Brow Liner in the shade 20
The Balm Cosmetics - MaryLou-Manizer Highlighter

- Eye -

Tarte - Tartelette Palette - shades Power player, Natural Beauty and Care Giver
Too Faced - Natural Love Palette - Fairytale
Urban Decay - Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Liner in Midnight Cowboy
Kat Von D - Tattoo Liner in Trooper
NYX Cosmetics - Vinyl Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Doucce Cosmetics Ultra Precision Eye Liner in 500 (Black)
Velour Lashes - 'Lash in City'
L'oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black Brown

- Brushes -
MAC - 195 Brush
Morphe - MB13 Brush
MAC - 135
Luxie - 522 Tapered Highligher Brush
MSC - 129 Blush Brush
MAC - 224 Blending Brush
INSPR - 282 Brush

If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments below. I'd also love to hear what you guys are interested in seeing/learning so if you have any suggestions leave them below!

See you soon xo

-Soheila

LUSH COSMETICS - CHRISTMAS 2016 PRODUCT LINE REVIEW

December 12, 2016 Soheila Hakimi

Lush Cosmetics has been one of my favorite brands since I was first introduced to them in high school and was definitely one of the first cosmetic companies to ignite my soon-to-be obsession with beauty products. Lucky for me, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics also later became a great influence and educational benchmark for me on what fresh, natural, and ethical cosmetics are.

I remember the first time I saw, or rather smelled, a Lush store. I was instantly attracted by the bright colors, floral and citrus smells, the never ending array of bath bombs filled with sparkles, and the mounds of products you're actually allowed to touch and smell (for me at 14 this was a big deal!). Since that first experience I have become an avid customer and have been known to give their products as gifts for Christmas!

Recently I had the pleasure to team up with Lush Cosmetics to sample and review some of their seasonal Christmas products. I was very surprised to receive the products so quickly but after days and nights of experimentation I am happy to share my product review with you.

Bubbly & Rose Jam – Shower Gel

First let’s talk about Bubbly! I loved this shower gel and it instantly became my favorite out of the two. I tend to always navigate towards citrus-based products because of how fresh and vibrant they are. I also find that if I am using something repeatedly it’s easy to get olfactory overload, however if it is citrus based I tend not to get sick of it so quickly. Two additional great things about this product are that it is vegan and doesn’t dry out your skin!!!

Bubbly starts at $9.95 - $32.95 depending on size

Rose Jam is perfect for any floral and citrus scent lovers! I love floral scents, but can sometimes find them overpowering - but not this one! The Rose Jam shower gel also has hints of vanilla and as an added bonus contains argan oil. Argan oil is an incredibly nourishing and hydrating oil. It is filled with vitamin A, vitamin E, and antioxidants and is known for its amazing healing powers when it comes to skin infections, rashes and bug bites. When applied to the skin it can ease inflammation while moisturizing your skin! P.S. This product is also vegan and all Lush Cosmetic products are not tested on animals – BONUS!

Rose Jam starts at $21.95 - $32.95 depending on size

*Someone suggested to me to mix the two – I did and it was fabulous! Try it! I double dog dare you!

Santa Baby – Lip Tint

When I first saw this product my expectation of what it was, was completely different. First of all anything that comes in a tube I automatically associate it to a texture of a lip balm or something that applies smoothly and appears shinny, but probably leaves your lips feeling dryer then before. It’s not uncommon for lip balms such as ChapSticks and lip plumpers to cause severe irritation on and around the lips because of ingredients that can actually dry out the lips like —menthol, camphor, and phenol. These ingredients are what give the tingling sensation but actually have no real nourishing benefit.

That is why when I tried Santa Baby for the first time I was super surprised because it is a) Shea and Coco butter based - meaning its super nourishing and moisturizing but does not slide on in a slick, filmy kind of way and b) because it’s a lip tint and gets its tint from cherries and dates, you don’t need very much to see the effects of the pigment. In terms of scent there is only a slight hint of spice, perhaps cinnamon, but nothing that is too pungent or that overly stands out.

If you are not into red natural looking lips this may not be a product for you, however I am curious to try this product on my cheeks even as a soft natural looking blush! There are potentially numerous applications here!!

Santa Baby - $9.95 per 5g tube

Christingle – Body Conditioner

I was super excited when I received the Christingle Body Conditioner because I had never tried anything like it before. After reading the description “Invigorating peppermint and menthol crystals energize skin with tingly holiday excitement.” I practically jumped in the shower right away! So in order to use this product properly you are supposed to shower/wash as per usual and then as a final step apply the body conditioner to your wet skin thinly and evenly and rinse off before lightly towel drying. Upon exiting my hot shower I instantly felt a rush of the cool tingly sensation all over my body however I am not sure if I was that into it to be honest. Even after getting dressed and putting on layers of clothing I continued to shiver and feel very cold. I feel like the menthol may have defeated the purpose and enjoyment I get from a hot shower…. especially in the winter. Perhaps menthol is not my thing, but on the plus side my skin felt super hydrated after and I smelled really good like fresh peppermint! I think I’m going to save this bad boy for the summer when its hot out and I could use a little winter refreshment.

Christingle - $14.95 for 90g tub

Mistletoe – Bath Bomb

God do I love a good bath bomb! I have tried many times to replicate Lush Cosmetic bath bombs but have never come quiet as close in smell, size and level of enjoyment that I receive from theirs - and the Mistletoe bath bomb was no exception.

First of all this bath bomb is so big you only really need to use half. Since it already comes with a ridge in it you can easily cut it in half and save the other half for another occasion. Even before it explodes you can smell the sensual scent of Jasmine – a scent that to me evokes memories of summer evenings and gentle breezes. It is a lifting scent that is known to relax the body and mind in order to encourage intimacy and has historically been used to do just that!

Once I dropped the bath bomb into the water it instantly came alive, revealing pink and purple streaks – these streaks of colours and bubbles were a source of inspiration for my #bathart series seen below. Feel free to experiment with different Lush bath bombs yourself and come up with your own series! Don't forget to hashtag #bathart on social media when you show off your series.

*I have to admit that this bath bomb does leave a pink glittery ring around your bathtub but don’t worry it comes off really easily.

Mistletoe Bath Bomb - $7.95 per Bath Bomb (200g)

Luxury Lush Pud – Bath Bomb

The Luxury Lush Pud bath bomb was another welcomed surprise. I love anything lavender scented because of its comforting properties. This bath bomb is again big enough for you to split and use over two occasions however I found that it was not as easy to split as the mistletoe because there was no defined ridge – but whatever that didn’t stop me. I recommend really putting aside some time when you use this bath bomb and getting your setup/Netflix all ready because once you experience this bath bomb you won’t want to get out of the bath for hours! It’s a perfect before bedtime soother to get you all relaxed and cozy before crawling into bed for a good night’s rest.

Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb - $7.95 per Bath Bomb (200g)

To read more about Lush bath bombs and see a video on how they are made click HERE

Before I go I also want to talk about Lush Cosmetic outstanding core values, values you do not often see in cosmetic brands today. Lush Cosmetics makes all their products by hand and use only the best and freshest ingredients. They believe that when it comes to packaging, less is more – so our environment incurs minimal waste. All their products are 100% vegetarian – 80% of these are actually even vegan and they actively do not buy ingredients from companies that test on animals. They are also 100% transparent with what is in each product and you can go on their website or grab a catalogue in store and see all the ingredients in every product they release! And if that’s not enough for you – well they are also a Canadian company!

Visit Lush Cosmetics to learn more about the brand and beat the lines by shopping their entire Christmas product line online!