Farewell Blogger...it's time to move on.

 

Headshot for Blush Pretty

Photo: JFransisco Photography

Makeup: Naomi Mundy for Blush Pretty

Hair: Monica Le for Blush Pretty

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to apologize for my lack of posts on my blog lately.  I have been extremely busy this summer with wedding season and I've had trouble finding time to actually sit down and blog about anything.  It's also hard being a mom of 3 little ones and when I do get the chance to relax all I really want to do is sleep! 

But now that wedding season is coming to a close I thought I'd get back into the groove of things.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I will no longer be blogging...on this blog site anyway.  I have decided to move on to newer and better things and have transferred this blog over to Wordpress.  I even have a new domain name!  It's bittersweet but I am excited.  

So if you follow me here on blogger please go visit my new blog!  There are other ways of following me.  Just click the email icon on the top of my new blog and follow me that way.  

Without further a do I want to bid a farewell to Blogger and say hello to Wordpress!  

I will see you all there!

Here's the link to my new blog: 

www.makeupbydonnamarie.ca

Feature Friday: DJ SARA SIMMS

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I've decided to introduce to you guys a different concept to my blog where I will be featuring someone who I think is inspiring and who is just so darn cool!  Every Friday make sure you check back to see who I'll be featuring!

This Friday I've decided to feature someone who has been in the music biz for over 10 years!  If you don't already know her, I'd like to introduce you to DJ SARA SIMMS.  I had the pleasure of doing Sara's makeup for her photo shoot last month.  Not only is Sara talented but she is so cool and super nice!  Read on to get to know her more!

1. How did you get into DJing and what type of music do you play?  
I started DJing when I was a teenager.  I grew up going to all-night raves, watching DJ battle tapes and shopping for vinyl in record stores.

In my sets, I play dubstep, electro, techno, house, and future garage or '2step'.  I'm a turntablist, and like to add layers of skratching on top of my sets to make them unique.

2. What would you say is the best part of your job?
I really love music, so being able to mix and play tracks is a real blessing for me.  I  love seeing happy people dancing and laughing together on the floor!

3. What are some memorable places that you've played?
Recently I played at AIR in Tokyo, Japan was amazing!  Last year I opened for the Friendly Fires in on the beach in Cannes, France and toured through the US with Melleefresh.  Melleefresh and I played a really memorable event together in Seattle.  I also participated in a DJ battle in Miami that was fun!

4.  What was the first album  that you ever bought with your own money?
My first LP?  It was an Electronica compilation on Pussyfoot Records.  The first CD was probably a Canadian indie rock band, or Jewel's first album.

5.  When you're not dj-ing what do you like to do in your spare time?
Workout!  I love to exercise, I like to do yoga, dance, run, lift weights, do kickboxing and Pilates.  I like to eat tasty vegetarian dishes, and hang out with my little sister.  I'm also learning how to program synthesizers, so tweaking knobs and creating new sounds takes up a lot of my time.

6.  How would you describe your fashion style?
A mix of east and west.  I'm influenced by Japan's Harajuku styles, but like to add my own flavor by incorporating original jewelry pieces and belts.  I love high heels, feathers, and anything that sparkles.

7.  What are some of your favorite beauty products and why?
A few of my fav beauty products are Benefit's 'Hello Flawless', I love how this powder makes my complexion look!  I really like their lip glosses too, they seem to have just the right amount of shimmer.  I love Lancôme eyeshadows, their color pigment is good, and they last on my eyes for a long time   I just started using the Bare Escentuals  line, and am enjoying using their 'buxom' waterproof smoky eye stick.  I like it because the waterproof formula lasts on my eyes for a long time!

8.  What is your definition of beauty?
Looking and feeling glamorous!

9.  What can we expect to see from DJ Sara Simms in the future?
You'll have to watch and listen my website and social media to find out...

10. Do you have a motto or words of wisdom that you live by?
Do what you love and be courageous.  Don't be afraid to try new things in life; know that the universe will fundamentally support anything you would like to do!    Keep learning, be kind, and always give love.

Check out Sara's new DJ mix, featuring tracks by Toronto’s own Melleefresh!  

The first 100 people get to download it for FREE

Click on the cover to listen and download

http://soundcloud.com/sarasimms/the-melleefresh-mix

Photography by Robin Gartner

Makeup by Donna Marie

Jewellery by Persuasion Designs

Hairpiece by Melle Onyshuk

www.sarasimms.com

www.facebook.com/djsarasimms

www.twitter.com/sarasimms

www.artists.topmusic.jp/sarasimms

Gleam Body and Lip Radiance by Melanie Mills Review

I'm a little bummed because of the weather we've been having as of late.  I wish summer would get here soon!  If you're a little down because there's no sun here's a little something to pick you up!  I was sent some products from the Gleam Radiance collection by Makeup Artist Melanie Mills and they're definitely something worth checking out.  

If you've watched Dancing with the Stars you may have noticed how radiant and glowing the dancer's are.  That's because they're all wearing Melanie's Gleam Body Radiance!  The product was created specifically for the show by Melanie and to this day they all still wear it!  The product comes in a 30 mL/1 fl.oz tube.  The consistency feels very much like a lotion.  All you have to do is squeeze a little product out and slather on the parts of your body where you'd like to have nice healthy glow.  I like to use this especially on my legs if I wear a skirt.  I'm not a huge fan of my legs but with this on I don't mind so much showing them off a little. 

 

A little squirt out of the tube

This is the color "Rose Gold" suitable for light/medium skin tones like myself

 

Slightly blended

 

 Fully blended

I'm a sucker for anything nude!  Nude lip color that is!  So I chose the color "Naked" from the Lip Radiance collection.  Naked is a peachy nude which I think is great for my light to medium toned skin.  First off I love the smell of the gloss as it has a sweet vanilla like scent to it.  The feel of the lipgloss was surprisingly not sticky because when you first see it on the gloss wand it looks pretty thick.  The gloss applies nice and smoothly and doesn't settle deeply into the fine lines of my lips making them appear smooth and plump.  I would highly recommend this gloss especially if you like a nude lip! And did I mention that Lip Radiance is made with organic and botanical ingredients?  That's a bonus in my book!  So slather it on 'cause this stuff is actually good for your lips!  I think I may have to get a few more colors for my kit as well!

All in all I really like these products.  So if you girls are like me and can't wait for the summer.  Why not get a head start with GLEAM!

I should also mention that Melanie was recently featured in May's InStyle Magazine and just filmed a segment for Dr. OZ about how spray tans can make one look thinner for summer. The segment will air on April 25!! So stay tuned and check your local listings!

 

For more information on GLEAM and the Makeup Artist behind the brand please visit www.gleambymelaniemills.com

 

 

 

 

Spring Beauty Review 2012: Pretty Pastels With mark. Cosmetics!

Check out my full review of mark. Cosmetics customized palettes on Makeup Junkie!

Beauty Review: TIGI Cosmetics

 Wanna know my thoughts on these products?  Head on over to MAKEUP JUNKIE for my full review and swatches!

The Beauty Board is Back!!!

It's that time of year again where you ladies get to test out the latest and greatest products before you buy them! The Beauty Board presented by Blush Pretty is back!  If you don't know what I'm talking about read last year's post on it HERE!  For more reviews click HERE! I'm so excited to attend the event this year because I'll be able to test out new brands that weren't there last year.  

 

Stephanie Daga owner of Blush Pretty

Check out this awsome list of brands and vendors that will be there:

Consonant Body

Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics

COVERGIRL

Pantene 

Pure+Simple

Revolution Organics

Flirt Custom Lash Studio

Apothekerri Beauty

Avon/Mark

EcoTools

Batiste

Splat

Crawford Street Skincare

Ella Botanicals

A Paper Story

Silpada

Featherband

JessieBoyBlue

Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics

Fiona Man writing up her reviews

Revolution Organics

Did I mention that there will be some yummy food and drinks there too!

"Callum" Slider named after Stephanie's son

By SomeGuys Culinary Co.

Excited yet?  Bet you are!  Be sure to check out Blush Pretty HERE for more info .

To purchase your tickets click HERE.  Hurry there's only 1 early bird ticket left!!!

www.blushpretty.com

MY GRAND BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

DRUMROLL PLEASE......

AND THE WINNER OF MY GRAND BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY IS

YVETTE FAYE

YOU ARE THE PROUD NEW OWNER OF THE URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE!

CONGRATS!  

YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO CONTACT ME OR YOUR PRIZE WILL GO TO SOMEONE ELSE.  

SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AT MAKEUPBYDONNAMARIE[AT]GMAIL[DOT]COM

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED MY GIVEAWAY AND WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE FUN GIVEAWAYS LIKE THIS SO STAY TUNED!

Dior Bridal Makeup Workshop with Fredis V Hosted by Makeup Junkie!

A few weeks ago I attended the Dior Bridal Makeup Workshop hosted by none other than Makeup Junkie.  Our instructor was the incredibly talented Senior Makeup Artist for Dior Canada Fredis V.  I didn't get to take a whole lot of pictures because I was so focused on learning and really getting into the hands on part of the workshop.  For a full review of the workshop please check out Elaine's post on Toronto Beauty Reviews !

My kit ready to go! 

Photo Credit: Joy from Makeup Junkie

My Brushes!

Photo Credit: Elaine from Toronto Beauty Reviews

Photo Credit: Joy from Makeup Junkie

Doing my thang on my model Mel

Photo Credit: Joy from Makeup Junkie

Posing with our instructor and makeup artist extraordinaire, Fredis V

The final look.  

Can you tell her eyes were done by two different people?  

One is Fredis work and the other mine!

Big thanks to Joy from Makeup Junkie for hosting an awesome workshop.  I had fun but mostly learned a lot!  Thanks for Fredis V for being an awesome teacher and for teaching me a whole bunch of tricks and tips I'm sure I will be using on all my future brides!  Looking forward to more workshops!

www.makeupjunkie.ca

www.fredisvelasquez.com

For a full review go to Toronto Beauty Reviews

Batiste Dry Shampoo Review

I was sent two samples of Batiste Dry Shampoo by Farley and Co. a while back in Tropical and Original and I thought I'd share with you my thoughts on them.

First off let's talk about packaging.  Nothing special.  It comes in an aerosol canister with bright colors.  If I were to see this on the shelves at the drug store I'd be hesitant to pick it up as it just looks cheap to me.  Almost like something I'd see in a dollar store.  I prefer simple packaging in terms of lettering and color.

As for the spray itself holy cow is it ever strong!  Be careful when pressing it down as it is a very powerful spray.  I felt as though I was wasting the product very quickly!  After spraying it on my hair it did leave a little grayish almost greenish color on my hair which I did not like at all.  But when rubbed into the hair the color does go away.  So be sure to rub it in and not just spray it on there!  I think if you have black or dark hair like myself you will notice the weird color.

In terms of smell I preferred the tropical scent over the original scent.  Tropical seems to have a coconut like smell which is really nice.  I don't like the smell of Original as it reminds me of a household cleaner.  I felt like I was spraying disinfectant spray into my hair everytime I used original.  So if you're going to choose a scent stick with the Tropical!

All in all the product does work well.  It soaked up most of the oils in my hair and it did give me some volume as well.  In terms of cleanliness my hair did feel really clean at first but by the end of the day I was oily all over again.  I probably would buy this again unless I come across another dry shampoo that is better.  I've only tried 1 other brand of dry shampoo and wasn't a fan of it.  So I think I'll stick to this one for now! If you know of any other brands feel free to drop me a comment!

Have you tried the Batiste dry shampoo?  If so, how do you like it?

Available at:
www.farleyco.ca
Shoppers Drug Mart

DONNA MARIE'S BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!!!

Happy Birthday to Me...Happy Birthday to Me...Happy Birthday to Meeee...Happy Birthday to Me!

Guess what?  It's my birthday! And in celebration of my special day I'm doing a special giveaway just for my awesome readers and supporters.

Here's what you get if you win...

The Original Urban Decay Naked Palette 

What's not to love about this palette right?  It's the perfect blend of neutral shades!

Entering is easy peasy!  Just follow the step below!

GOOD LUCK!

Introducing The Marcelle® BB Cream: Finally Canada's Very Own BB Cream!

I'm so excited to announce that Canada is getting it's very own BB Cream!  I had the opportunity to work with this product when I did the makeup for Isabelle (PR Director of Marcelle) and her colleague a few months back for the Marcelle/Annabelle Beauty Premiere and I was quite impressed!  Read on to see the press release and a special offer just for you awesome readers!

PRESS RELEASE

January 2012

Marcelle® proudly introduces the first Canadian-made BB Cream formulated specially for Canadian women in pharmacies as well as mass retail stores! The Marcelle® BB Cream will be in stores on February 6, 2012.

BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION

Inspired by a trend that perfected skin and enhanced complexions all over Asia, Marcelle® formulated its own BB Cream to cater the needs of Canadian consumers. This multi-purpose skin care cream is morethan a  tinted moisturizer or simple make-up base. It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated, flawless complexion, all in one. Ideal for any age and any skin type, the Marcelle® BB Cream  comes in two shades and is suitable for a wide variety of carnations thanks to its self-adjusting pigments that transform and adapt to skin tone.

What’s a BB?

Moisturizing skin care, tinted corrector and make-up base all in one, Marcelle® “BB” stands for Beauty Balm, as it truly enhances your natural beauty.  We have also seen the expressions Blemish Base, Blemish Balm and Beauty Base.

How to use the Marcelle® BB Cream, in 3 different ways:

1) The Marcelle® BB Cream is a day cream which should be applied after the skin has been properly cleansed as a corrective tinted moisturizer. For a more intense moisture surge, the BB Cream may be applied on previously moisturized skin.

2) Use it alone or over your moisturizer to unify your complexion.

3) Use it as a make-up base under foundation for total coverage and improved stay-on power.

THE MULTI-TASKING SKIN ENHANCER!

BB Cream embellishes the skin of the girl who requires a basic moisturizer, it unifies the carnation of the woman who is looking to hide a few blemishes and it provides the ultimate coverage to the make-up user who follows it with her usual foundation! BB Cream takes on the role you want it to play!

THE FIRST CANADIAN-MADE BB CREAM

Moisturizer, corrector and make-up base all in one:  

THE ULTIMATE SKIN ENHANCER!

8 IN 1 MULTI-BENEFITS

This Beauty Balm with self-adjusting pigments, powerful antioxidants, aloe and chamomile does it all for your skin:

-Minimizes the appearance of imperfections and pores

-Evens out skin tone

-Provides an excellent make-up base and replaces primers

-Matifies skin and controls shine

-Offers immediate and long-term hydrating benefits

-Soothes and calms skins

-Protects from premature aging and environmental stresses

-Promotes skin regeneration

It perfects the skin to reveal a more even epidermis and well-hydrated flawless complexion, all in one.

FEATURES

-Ultra-lightweight formula leaves skin with “nothing on” feel

-Oil free

-Non comedogenic

-Paraben free

-Dermatologist tested

-Hypo-allergenic

-Perfume free

-Ultra-hygienic airless tube-pump

KEY INGREDIENTS

Hyaluronic Acid

Aquaxyl

Glycerine

Vitamin E

Aloe Vera

Green Tea & Camomile

Soft Focus Powders

BENEFITS

Improves skin elasticity, helps minimize wrinkles

Moisturizes and helps correct imperfections

Antioxidant to protect skin

Soothes & hydrates

Stimulates, reinvigorates & soothes

Light-reflecting, enhance complexion

Marcelle® BB Cream will be available at pharmacies and mass retail stores across Canada as of February 6, 2012.  Suggested retail price: $22.95, 45 mL

Offered in limited quantities while stocks lasts, beauty trend-setters like you will be able to order BB Cream as early as January 16, 2012. Sold at its regular price of $22.95, shipping is FREE with any purchase over $25.00 before taxes at shop.Marcelle.com. Offer starts January 16, 2012.

Stay tuned for a more in depth review from yours truly!

www.marcelle.com

New Winter 2012 Workshop Schedule for Blush Pretty!!!

Me doing a demo at The High Brow Workshop

Photo Credit: et tu and you

Hey Ladies!

It's that time again for the Blush Pretty Workshops!  If you've missed any of them in the past now's the time to book your spot!  Check out some of these reviews just in case you're wondering what they're like:

et tu and you (The High Brow)

et tu and you (Hair Workshop)

et tu and you (Sculpt)

Funny Face Beauty (Day to Night)

Toronto Beauty Reviews (Eye on the Prize)

Toronto Beauty Reviews (Hair Workshop)

Here's the 2012 Winter Schedule...book now to save your spot!

Our new schedule has been finalized for January 2012! We're bringing back our select session of workshops with our FABULOUS instructors for January 2012. Each workshop offers an intimate class setting (only 6 seats per class), some food and drink (because beauty can't be beautiful without some delish finger food and chocolate) and a whole lot of beauty talk.

Costs for courses begin at $23.00 and are subject to HST. Enroll for 3 courses at once, and pay just $60 plus HST. For more information, please email stephanie@blushpretty.com or call 416.727.1754

All workshops are held at our Toronto location: 313 Queen St. West, Suite 204, Toronto (on the corner of Queen and John)

Prep, Prime and Conceal
Date: Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Instructor:  TBA

Face Primer, Lip Primer, Eye Primer, OIl-free Primer, Green Concealer, Blue Concealer, Violet Concealer and Peach Concealer.  Confused? Yep. Thought so. This 90-minute workshop is a quick reference guide as to what is for what and helps you break the colour code. We will show you how to use which product, when, and why!

The perfect workshop for: The aspiring makeup artist; beauty junkies with something to hide :)
All you need: your favourite concealers, or new ones you want to try, and a concealer brush (or two)
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

*NEW* Pick Your Palette
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Time: 7:45 to 9:15 pm
Instructor: TBA

"You have a pink undertone ... no, yellow ... wait ... maybe it's a bit pink and a bit yellow. Blue liner would look great on you, but an icy blue, not a warm blue. Actually try green instead!" Do you have no idea on how to build your makeup kit with colors and products that work for you? You're not alone. This workshop will focus on helping you determine your skintone and the color palettes that will flatter more than frustrate!

The perfect workshop for: the everyday beauty junkie 
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

Eye on the Prize
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm
Instructor:  TBA

I've never met a girl who doesn't love a dramatic eye. This 90-minute workshop focuses on creating two popular eye themes: winged liner and the smokey eye. If you haven't yet mastered how to make your winged liner fly or your smokey eye hot ... then you should take THIS course!

The perfect workshop for: The beauty junkie who has plenty of eyeshadow ... but can't figure out how to make the best of 'em.
All you need: a selection of your favourite eye makeup, an eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

First Base
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 7:45 to 9:15pm
Instructor:  TBA

With so many foundation formulations and colours out there, it's hard to choose what's right for you and your skin. Add to that skintone, undertone and overtone, you're bound to walk away with *gasp* MASKFACE. Let's avoid that, okay?! Take this down 'n' dirty 90-minute workshop to decipher cream from liquid from powder and learn the tricks to getting your face to match your neck ... because no one wants to have to wear a turtleneck all the time ...

The perfect workshop for: the extremely novice beauty junkie ... (yes, you can still be novice and still be a junkie)
All you need: your current foundation colour(s) and product(s) of choice
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

*NEW* Pick Your Palette
Date: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Instructor: TBA

"You have a pink undertone ... no, yellow ... wait ... maybe it's a bit pink and a bit yellow. Blue liner would look great on you, but an icy blue, not a warm blue. Actually try green instead!" Do you have no idea on how to build your makeup kit with colors and products that work for you? You're not alone. This workshop will focus on helping you determine your skintone and the color palettes that will flatter more than frustrate!

The perfect workshop for: the everyday beauty junkie 
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

The High Brow
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 7:45 to 9:15 pm
Instructor: TBA

Master all the tricks to creating the perfectly sculpted brow. From creating an arch to making barely there brows a little more noticeable, this 90-minute workshop will teach you all the little things it takes to make a big impact with your brows.

The perfect workshop for: The everyday beauty junkie who wants to add a little oomph to her eye makeup; the aspiring makeup artist
All you need: your current brow tools of choice, if any ... and a pair of eyebrows
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

First Base
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 7:30pm
Instructor:  TBA

With so many foundation formulations and colours out there, it's hard to choose what's right for you and your skin. Add to that skintone, undertone and overtone, you're bound to walk away with *gasp* MASKFACE. Let's avoid that, okay?! Take this down 'n' dirty 90-minute workshop to decipher cream from liquid from powder and learn the tricks to getting your face to match your neck ... because no one wants to have to wear a turtleneck all the time ...

The perfect workshop for: the extremely novice beauty junkie ... (yes, you can still be novice and still be a junkie)
All you need: your current foundation colour(s) and product(s) of choice
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

Eye on the Prize
Date: Thursday February 16, 2012
Time: 7:45 to 9:15pm
Instructor:  TBA

I've never met a girl who doesn't love a dramatic eye. This 90-minute workshop focuses on creating two popular eye themes: winged liner and the smokey eye. If you haven't yet mastered how to make your winged liner fly or your smokey eye hot ... then you should take THIS course!

The perfect workshop for: The beauty junkie who has plenty of eyeshadow ... but can't figure out how to make the best of 'em.
All you need: a selection of your favourite eye makeup, an eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush
Cost: $23 plus HST, includes food and drink
Please email beautymail@blushpretty.com to register

www.blushpretty.com

A Year in Beauty: The Best of 2011

Happy New Year to all my readers!  I can't believe how fast 2011 went by and now we're off to a fresh start!  I can't wait to see what this year will bring. 

Well the year has finally come to an end and it's it's a year of new beginnings I thought I'd do a post on my favourite products of 2011.  Check it out!

Best Foundation 

Hands down my favourite foundation ever is Face Atelier Ultra Foundation.  It is my HG of foundations!  I love that it give me a flawless finish everytime!  It's lightweight and also photograph's really well.  This is a must have for anyone!

Best Face Primer

I've used the Korres orignal primer and I do love it.  I like this one as well as it has anti-aging properties.  It's moisturizing and helps keep my makeup on all day!

Best Eyeliners

I have a toss up between two liners.  The Annabelle Smoothie Liners are awesome for bases and shadows as well as liners.  I also really like the Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes which are a staple in my kit!

Best Lipstick

I absolutely love these Cover Girl Lip Perfection lipsticks!  I haven't done a review yet but these were my go-to favourites of last year.  They're so pigmented and last a long time!

Best Eye Primer

Lime Crime Eye Shadow Helper is my #1 primer of choice.  Excellent for oily lids like mine!

Best Eyeshadow Palette

Of course the Urban Decay Naked Palette had to make my list!  What's not to love?

Best Highlighter

LORAC Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder in Radian is the perfect highlighter in my opinion.  It's not too heavy and adds the perfect glow to the skin.

Best Lip Balm

eos lip balms are awesome!  They're moisturizing and soothing which is exactly what I need for my dry lips!

Best Moisturizer

Consonant Body Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream is so amazing that my cheeks have been baby butt smooth!  It's so soothing and everytime I put it on I feel like I'm at the spa!

Best Face Wash

I love Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash.  I love that it can take off waterproof makeup so easily!  And it feels refreshing too!

Best Bottom Mascara

I love that Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara has the cutest little brush that it gets every single tiny hair.  The formula is great too as it does not smudge or flake at all!

Best Blush

All year the blush that I have been grabbing for the most would have to be Benefit Coralista.  I find that it gives me a pretty flush.  Just a little the apples of my cheeks gives me a natural look.

Best Bronzer

Vasanti Cosmetics Brazilian Bronzer makes my skin look bright and radiant.  I love this bronzer!  Doesn't give you that muddy look!

Best Concealer

Benefit's Erase Paste is the best concealer to cover those darn dark undereye circles.  You'll be amazed at how well it covers!  It also brightens up that area too!

Best Face Powder

Love MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural!  Wear it alone or on top of foundation and it gives you the perfect finish everytime!

So what were your favourites of 2011?