Electric Blush Turns Two!!

Hello everyone! I am happy to announce the second birthday of the Electric Blush blog! The official "birthday" of my blog actually occurred a couple of days ago, but regardless, it is an exciting milestone for me! I would like to thank each and every reader that has ever visited my blog, as it means  a lot to me that somebody could stop by and read my musings. I am still surprised that I have readers from all over the world, when there are so many other beauty blogs to choose from!

Though there have been less blog posts this year, it was due to my decision to be more dedicated to my studies, as it was my last round of exams for the year. Thank you for being so understanding and sticking around, as it may have been frustrating to see minimal updates. Well, a new of blogging brings around some new changes, so let's see how I can improve! Have a wonderful day, and thank you for reading.




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Neutrogena All-in-One Makeup Removing Cleansing Lotion Review

Hello! After many years of trying out a ton of makeup removers, I believe that I have found the perfect one (so far). I have tried both drugstore and department brands, and while they both have their best contenders, this one certainly takes the cake.

 

Anabelle Studio Custom Eyeshadow Quad Review

Hello my jubilant readers! I hope you are all enjoying those wonderful moments out in the sun, and just soaking it up. Of course, you would wear sunscreen. All prosecuting aside, today I am going to review a few products from a favorite brand of mine. I was in a supermarket out of town, just picking up some snacks before I head back home, and I decided to take a peek in their makeup aisle (like a true fan of makeup), and I spotted the Annabelle display. I am a regular buyer of their cosmetics, but for some reason, I never actually tried their custom quad palette or the shadows. It was just my luck, as the durable, magnetic palette was around $2.49, and each individual  shadow was only $1.99! It was a bit surprising, as they sell it for the full price in my hometown, so why not give it a try?

The custom palette has a technicolor pattern of graffiti laid over the clear case of the compact, and the backing is a nice solid black. It can fit up to four shadows, and each pace is lined with magnets. I find its very easy to pop the shadows in and out of the palette, so there is no cracked eyeshadow or ruined carpets from trying to pry out the shadows. Its also a nice-sized palette, not to bulky or too small. 

I picked out four shadows, just to try them out. This first colour is a nice jewel-tone dark green shadow, called "Rainforest". As yoo can see in the photo, it has just the right amount of shimmer,which makes it very wearable even in the day. This is one of my favourite shades of green, as it looks flattering on most skintones!

The next colour I chose was "Divine Diva", a pretty mauve-y/ purple-brown shade.. I already own a similar colour, but this one has a bit more appeal, as its nice and warm toned, and looks great on its own or paired with other shadows. This is usually my go-to colour when I 'm in a rush.

The third colour I chose for my palette was an ethereal lagoon-blue called "Fantasy". I love this colour, its so graceful yet daring all at once. I definitely recommend you readers to go and try out the colour for yourselves!Just like the awesome green eyeshadow, it has just enough gentle shimmer to be able to wear it during the day.

The last colour I bought, reminds me of liquid gold. It literally oozes metallic coolness, daring anybody to give it a try. I love this shade of gold, its not too loud, or too glittery, "Gold Digger" has great colour payoff and did not crease when I applied it.

The verdict:

These eyeshadows are definitely on par with a few of the higher end brands you may encounter. They retain their vibrancy well after they are first applied to the skin, and fade nicely into the later hours of the day. I think they do pretty well for drugstore shadows, and might even be just as good as dupes for a couple MAC shadows or even STILA ones. I love ho these are extremely affordable and budget friendly, for all those students and makeup junkies out there. So what are you waiting for, go down to your local drugstore and try out the testers if you can! Another plus, is that this brand is Canadian, which might persuade all you dedicated Canadians if that won't do the trick, all of these products are cruelty-free, containing no animals or animal-by products. Annabelle Cosmetics is a canadian brand that sells in all major drugstores, such as Shoppers Drugmart, and London Drugs, and all major grocery stores, such as Sobeys.

Thank you for reading, I hope this post proved to be helpful. Until next time!

Happy Reading

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fantasy, golddigger,

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil Review

Hello you wonderful readers! How are you? Today’s review will be on the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. I originally purchased this product from one of the Shopper’s Drugmart in my hometown. It came in set, which contained the eye pencil in Zero (can be described as a carbon black), the same type of eye pencil in the shade Ransom (deep eggplant), as well as a bonus Grindhouse eye pencil sharpener. I should have posted this earlier, but I wasn’t feeling well last week, which knocked my whole schedule out of orbit. Well, on to the review!

Urban Decay is known for their high quality, cruelty free, vegan –friendly, products. That may have been a mouth full on its own terms, but it’s purely good stuff. I have a ton of eyeliners, I won’t lie, which automatically makes me an expert on this subject (kidding, don’t own THAT many liners). 

The liners are enriched with jojoba oil, which means they will not dry out and turn waxy like other liners I have tried. These pencil liners glide on smoothly, and effortlessly, and do not tug on the delicate eyelids. They are easy to smudge, within the first minute or so, and then the liner will not budge afterwards, which is a plus. Usually, with waterproof eyeliners, you can never get the product to be able to do both. 


 I really admire the fact that the pencils are creamy, and highly pigmented,so you do not have to apply a lot of pressure, when lining your eyes. The picture below, is my eyeliner, after wearing it for about 12 hours, and it the line is still opaque. usually, the liner will start  to fade by the end of the day, or even start to smudge down to my lower lashes. I did not have this problem with these eyeliners, and I am truly impressed. 

Another great feature, is how easy it is to remove at the end of the day, with my makeup remover. Yes, this is a waterproof product, butt I found that it could be whisked  away from my eyelids, without a lot of effort. This is a great feature, as it saves you a lot of time, when removing your makeup.


Now, it's time for the verdict! This product is effortlessly easy to use, without any hassle: no messy smudges, no fading, and no disappointment. These are some of the best liners that you can come across, so please consider trying them out if given the opportunity.  You can buy this wonderful eye pencil duo, ( which have a few other colour combinations), from Shoppers' Drugmart ($30 CAD), and the other respectable establishments. I hope you enjoyed my review, thank you for reading.






Happy Spring






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Spring 2012 ♥

Hello my sensational readers! How are all of you? Spring has finally arrived, and it feels so nice to walk outside without a winter coat.I was swamped with school work for the past couple of months. I am officially off school for Spring Break 2012, which means laying low and doing nothing for two weeks!! What do you readers have planned for Spring Break? I am currently writing the next post, so I leave you with a One Direction song to brighten up your moods! Have a wonderful break everyone.

Happy Spring Break




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Leap Day!!!

Hello you wonderful readers! How are you all doing today? As all of you know, it's Leap Day today! What's better than an extra day to do whatever you want? How did did you guys spend your Leap Day? I'm sure you all did pretty amazing things! I decided to go and visit the ski hill for the day. Well, I'm going to head to bed now, I hope you all enjoyed this year's Leap Day!



Happy Leaping ( he he)

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Amazing Exfoliators

Hello my wonderful readers! I hope you are all well. As the weather gets hotter, we often forget to take care of our skin, as it undergoes more showers, accidental tanning from being out all day, and even uneven moisturizing. I realize that the attitude for a lot of people during the hot and humid months is that “less is more”, but when considering the health of your skin, less may mean more damage to the delicate organ. Exfoliating has been used for hundreds of years, and never fails to help repair dry, flaky skin. Exfoliating can be done many ways, with chemical procedures, by waxing or shaving, and by gently scrubbing with minute abrasive particles, like salt, sugar, and crushed seeds. Today I am going to show you two different ways of exfoliation that are both cheap and easy to do. Today’s exfoliators can end up costing quite a bit, if you happen to use then quite frequently, so this is and quick switch for your favourite exfoliator. You can compare the results, and decide for yourself whichever you prefer to use, there’s nothing harmful in trying something new! Well, onto today’s post!

DIY Sugar and Honey Scrub 

 

I love using this scrub for exfoliating my lips in the winter, as they often get chapped and dry due to the harshly low temperatures. I have sensitive skin, so it does not take much to irritate my skin. This scrub also works well as a body scrub. All you need for this scrub is just two ingredients, pure liquid honey and granulated sugar. For a lip scrub, I would mix together 1 tsp. of honey and about 1 ½ tsp. to 2 tsp. of sugar. Mix until it forms a consistency similar to a paste. A body scrub requires at least 3 tbsp. of honey, and 4 tbsp. of sugar. Mix well.

Alternative formula: If you desire a facial scrub, switch the granulated sugar for brown sugar, as it is gentler on the skin. Just remember to avoid the eye area to discourage unwanted injury. Use 1 tbsp. of honey, with 1 tbsp. of brown sugar.

Using a Face Cloth to Exfoliate

Another easy and relatively cheap way to exfoliate is by using an ordinary facial cloth. Wet the cloth with warm water, and gently scrub in small circular motions to remove any flaky patches of skin on the face, body, or lips. Contrary to popular belief, scrubbing the skin until it is raw is NOT healthy for the skin. Gently rub the cloth onto your skin. That is enough to give you a thorough exfoliating. I know a lot of beauty books suggest scrubbing your skin hard with a cloth to “get rid of” acne-prone skin to “scrub the oils out so new pimples will not form”. Trust me; it will irritate your skin. Acne-prone skin is very common, I even have it.

There you have it! Two easy ways to exfoliate, while saving money. Many people are allergic to ingredients such as walnut shells and some chemicals present in common exfoliators, so this post might also assist those looking for nut-free exfoliators, or paraben-free exfoliators. Thanks for reading today’s post. Now go out and find some sugar and honey!

Happy Exfoliating

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