March 2011
15 posts
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giveaway reminder!
If you have not entered my giveaway to celebrate Do Want Makeup hitting one year, you have til the end of the day (11:59 pm, pst) of Saturday, March 5 to do so! Up for grabs are some legit tried-and-true products: Hard Candy Blush Crush, Joe Fresh nail polishes, Jack Black lip balm, and Wet n Wild eyeliner.
Please remember to read the rules to ensure your entries are valid. Details here.
February 2011
21 posts
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26/02/11 link love
Want your own customizable magnetic palette without spending big bucks? Beauty’s Bad Habit shows you how to make your own!
AOYV find her love and joy in NARS Lovejoy.
Take a look at INGLOT’s new Chelsea NYC Studio: Kim Porter shares pictures from INGLOT’s Grand Opening event.
Inspired by Parisian culture with Asian nuances, The Beauty Nerd features gorgeous beauty products...
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swatches: hello kitty apple cheeks
Apple Cheeks are part of Sephora’s exclusive Hello Kitty line, and promise to be “luxuriously rich” and highly blendable. The product page also adds that it contains strawberry, apple, and grape extracts to hydrate and soften. Apple Cheeks consists of 4 blushes and 1 luminizer.
The blushes applied very smoothly, and their creaminess does suggest they would blend well for a...
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I wear Hello Kitty socks to the office :3
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review: revlon super lustrous lipstick in wine...
Lipstick and I are still in the beginnings of our relationship. For so long, I avoided it in favour of glosses and tinted balms, thinking that lipsticks were heavy and “too much” (aesthetically speaking) for my preferred makeup style. Lipstick was this thing my mom wore to weddings and other special evening occasions.
Super Lustrous proved me wrong and I couldn’t be happier...
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spotted: full rebate on physicians formula mascara
Boooo… I bought this mascara in the States because PF products get a serious markup in Canada compared to US prices. Then I go to London Drugs and find that the Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash mascara is currently being sold in Canada with a full price rebate—meaning, 100% reimbursement of your purchase price :<
Well, too bad for me but good news for you! I...
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wishlist wednesday: china glaze sand & sea...
I’m really into this nautical-themed bunch of polishes from China Glaze’s Spring 2011 offering. Sand & Sea is the more subdued half of the Anchors Away! collection; the soft, fun shades are perfect for spring. I saw them in Ulta when I was in the States and now I have non-buyers’ remorse—because I really wish I had picked up one or two shades. My favourites are Pelican...
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Happy Valentine’s Day :>
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sweet & simple french manicure
2 coats China Glaze Love Letters Face Shop 308 on the tips
This look always makes me feel polished and girly :3
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birthday ~GIVEAWAY~
I’m celebrating my blog’s first birthday by giving away some of my favourite products that I reviewed over the past year. The winner will receive the following items, brand-new and purchased with my own money:
Hard Candy Blush Crush baked blush in Living Doll (post)
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 in Natural Mint (post)
Wet n Wild Mega Liner in Turquoise (post)
Joe...
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happy first birthday, do want makeup!
It is one year from today that I shyly decided to start my own blog to share my makeup experiences! A year flew by and I’m glad I did it. This blog challenged me to explore new looks, new products, and new brands in order to bring readers a broader view of my experiences, and I hope I can continue to grow.
Some of my favourite posts from the past year:
The explanation of my blog name
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12/02/11 link love
Do you want a lip product that’s both long-lasting and hydrating? Get the best of both worlds with MAC Kissable Lipcolour, as reviewed by My Lips But Better.
Madame B Fatale trials some Cellnique products,with some lovely results!
Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Powder and Blush is making Tracy at Beauty Reflections smile!
Fabulous eyeshadows for a bargain...
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sneak peek: physicians formula happy booster
Have you guys been seeing these displays in your drugstores?
Some drug/grocery stores are being slow to get them in, but a couple are now carrying Physicians Formula’s newest product, Happy Booster bronzers, blushes, and pressed powders.
Check out the design of the palette! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, amirite? Over the last few days, newspapers in Vancouver have been...
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swatches: revlon super lustrous lipsticks (plums)
Temptress (creme), Rose & Shine (pearl), Berry Rich (creme), Goldpearl Plum (pearl)
Satin Plum (pearl), Plum Baby (pearl), Mauvy Night (creme), Icy Violet (pearl), Iced Amethyst (pearl)
Plumalicious (pearl), Berry Haute (creme), Va Va Violet (creme)
[Photo taken on the top side of my arm rather than the underside—that’s why the swatches don’t look as smooth!]
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wishlist wednesday: cute cardigans
I’m really in a cardigan mood right now. I was looking forward to finding a few more cardigan sweaters during my US shopping trip to see me into late spring but came away empty-handed—obviously it’s time for some online shopping. Here are a couple lovely finds (click the picture to go to the product page):
Knit Stripe Cardigan from Forever21 ($21.80 CAD)
Jack BB Dakota...
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Anonymous asked: Do you take requests for reviews? If so,
can you please do one in Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks? And also swatches and which of them you like best?
Please and thank you!
can you please do one in Revlon Super Lustrous lipsticks? And also swatches and which of them you like best?
Please and thank you!
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rimmel lasting finish pro polish in english rose
Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro polishes have a much thicker and more dense brush than most polishes I’ve tried. The formula itself is also thicker so if you aren’t careful to brush excess polish back into the bottle, you get a really thick coat. Two coats is plenty for complete coverage.
English Rose is kind of a bright berry. The first coat was surprisingly bright, but the second...
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I realized just now that my comments function was not working @______@ I’ve fixed it so now that people can view and post comments again; you need to go into the post page by clicking on the link in the title or date, or the comments link.
ALSO. Please stay tuned for a giveaway happening soon to celebrate DO WANT Makeup being online for a year :>
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swatches: rimmel moisture renew lipsticks (pinks...
Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks with SPF 18 come in 24 shades, categorized into shade categories including the Pinks and Mauves range I swatched recently.
Pink Star, Fancy, Vintage Pink, Crystal Mauve, Amethyst Shimmer, Burgundy Lustre
MIA: Latino, Glamorous Pink, Electric Plum, Cherrylicious
Almost all the shades have shimmer (some more than others); Vintage Pink is the only lipstick...
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jkjoykim asked: Idk if these are found in Canada, but you should try the N.Y.C. Blushable Creme Sticks. They're VERY cheap ($3-4 USD) & they give the most natural looking color to your face. they're in a stick, like NARS multiples, so they're great for carrying around and easy application.
(read you were gonna visit the states soon so thought you might want to check those out!)...
(read you were gonna visit the states soon so thought you might want to check those out!)...
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wishlist wednesday: sonia kashuk super sheer...
I’m planning on having a day trip to the States this weekend with a good friend. Naturally, this means picking up tons of makeup that is much easier to find or just plain cheaper south of the border. I’ve been browsing Target, Walgreens, etc. for stuff to keep an eye out for and one of the things that popped up was Sonia Kashuk Super Sheer Liquid Tint blush.
I prefer powder blush...
