Monday, April 20, 2009

Shoppers Drug Mart Haul, Swatch and FOTD







Here is my recent Shoppers Drug Mart haul. The usual always happens when I go in there. I stop in for diapers, cotton buds, or a prescription and I come out with that plus makeup. Somehow I always end up 'just having a quick peak'. I can count on one hand how many times I've walked into Shoppers and left without taking a peak.

I bought two lipsticks from Rimmel, one is called Celeb and the other in Just So. Its spring and I was in the mood for Pink, the shade Just So is the darker of the two and its beautiful. I have actually mixed this lipstick with a highlighter and a drop off bronzer and applied to the cheeks of bridesmaids for a wedding gig that I did recently. It looked gorgeous. I'm wearing the Rimmel Shade in Just So in the first picture at the top. The picture does not show the lipstick's true colour which is a little more pigmented. You can see it better on my hand in the other pic (on my hand its the above swatch, Celeb swatch is below)

The other items are a Gel Bronze Sheer Translucent Color Oil Free from Bonne Bell, in Golden Tan. I use this in the summer as a mixing medium, works every time. To top it off if I really want to look fabulosa then I add a hint of Bonne Bell's Glimmer Bronze in Gold'n'Glitz on the top of my cheek bone with a fan brush. When I say a hint, I mean a hint or else you'll look like a shiny disco ball. Next to Bonne Bells Dr. Pepper LipSmacker which is a staple in my makeup bag these items are a must for me. I use them on myself and for makeup gigs depending on the look. Both products are very versatile and are under $10, making them very affordable.

The next item is from Annabelle which is a cosmetic line exclusive to Canada. The gloss I purchased from Annabelle is Le Gloss Lip Shine in Breathless Souffle. There glosses are pretty good and inexpensive. I'm wearing the gloss in the second picture from the top.

The last item I've swatched on the top of my cheek is the Revlon Beyond Natural Concealer and Highlighter in shade 310 light-medium. I don't really care much for the concealer but the highlighter is a transparent gloss that is sheer and very Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex in the City.

Hope you enjoyed this haul and swatch. I've been ill for the last three days and its taken its toll on me, excuse my sleepy expressions, I'm still on the mend. Also, if you haven't noticed already the background in these pics is weird because I'm in the middle of a large renovation and we're trying to keep the dust contained to one area so everything is sectioned off with plastic. So, if you were wondering why my background looks like a scene from HBO's Dexter, this is why.

Thanks for stopping by. xx

20 comments:

Liz said...

hot lips, hot lips :D
love the colors you naughty shopper lol I always come out with something from anywhere that even has a makeup shelf lol

xx

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Elizabeth, hahaha, u make me laugh. I know you understand perfectly. xxNadia

MissKarenAshley said...

Thanks for the reviews. So fun. I can't wait to try them

Miss K
www.simplylovelyideas.blogspot.com

Chrissy said...

I love the lipstick! The one you are wearing in the picture is gorgeous, I swear!

I know how it is to have to have a peek...I mean..even in grocery stores I check out their makeup (no matter how sucky)! But luckily I talk myself out of buying stuff. Sadly that doesnt work when I'm "window shopping" online.

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Chrissy, Thank you!! I'm glad you know what i mean about having a peak, I'm just as bad online myself. xxNadia

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@MissKarenAshley, Hope you like them. xxNadia

Sonya said...

I hope you feel better :(

I don't know why, but it seems like Annabelle really blows away Jane, Wet 'n Wild, etc. I like the gloss on you.

Just So is a really nice pink color. I get so afraid of getting red and pink lipsticks, but I don't like anything obtrusive. However, it turned out to be a really wearable color. I like it :)

Tiff said...

I'm going to buy Bonne Bell's Gel bronzer...I completely forgot about it until now. I used it many years ago :P. I love both of those lipsticks.

Laura said...

Thanks for following my blog :) Love yours x x x

Steph said...

You dont look ill at all! You always look so beautiful and put together. Its a skill!
The lips look gorgeously juicy and perfect for spring. Another thing on the wishlist!
Hope your feeling back to 100% soon!xxx

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Sonya, I think that Annabelle is actually a pretty good brand, tends to get overlooked by some. xxNadia

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@tiff, Bonne Bell bronzer is a classic, I remember it was one of my first drug store purchases. Both those Rimmel shades are wearable for anyone. xxNadia

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Laura, You are welcome and thank you!! :) xxNadia

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Steph, Awww, thanks Steph, what a sweet thing to say. I am slowly getting better. xxNadia

Yas said...

I really like that Celeb color. You still look beautiful!

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Yas, Thank you :) That Celeb shade is a great color. xxNadia

Saimese said...

This is the first Shoppers Drug Mart haul I've seen on Blogger! I wanted to try the Annabelle gloss, but didn't cause I didn't know if it would be sticky. The colour looks really good on you.

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Siamese, Annabelle isn't that bad. I thought the same thing. Thanks for the compliment. Let me know what you buy from Annabelle and if you like it. Thanks xxNadia

Shortiee31 said...

I LOVE Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada :D Nice haul! x

LoveLipstickandLime said...

@Shortiee31....Shoppers is a frequent hot spot for most of us here. How can u not, lol! xxNadia

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