The NEXT best thing

Hi gorgeous !!!

It was almost a month ago that I came to you with the best foundation I had ever tried, also known as the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24hrs. I honestly live for this foundation. It smells great and stays on 48 hours. It has a beautiful glow, yet stays matte all day.

Nevertheless, doing what I do and wanting to try out everything I can get my hands on, I decided to purchase the Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation. The verdict is in, and we have a runner-up to Lancôme…

I am exstasic because I believe that every woman should be able to have a great foundation that makes them look like a diva. Nevertheless, the Lancôme one is not accessible to all because of the price. Covergirl has clearly outdone itself with this. This foundation glides on to your face and STAYS there. Once applied, it adheres to your skin and gives a beautiful shine free finish. I absolutely adore it and what makes it even better is that it has a built in primer and concealer. I kid you not, once I use this foundation, I do not need a concealer or a primer. I add a translucent MAC powder and Im done !

With that being said, head out to your nearest pharmacy, pick up this Covergirl treasure and thank me later ! If you’ve already used it, let me know !

xxx, FashDep.

E.L.F Brushes Review

Hey beauty !

Nothing starts off the day on a wrong foot like applying your foundation and then noticing that so many bristles from your brush are now on your face…

Unless you are a professional makeup artist or you are truly passionate about makeup, many do not feel the need to invest in expensive makeup brushes, and this is completely understandable.

Nevertheless, I believe it is important to use a good makeup brush in order to maximize the results of your makeup application. There is absolutely no logic in buying a 55$ Lancôme foundation if you are planning on slathering it on your face with your bare fingers…

Very often, people will complain that a foundation I recommended is streaky and does not render the results they were expecting… This is to be expected when your are not applying it correctly and with the appropriate tools…

I agree that MAC or Sigma brushes can be very expensive and very few people feel comfortable splurging on them. This is why I decided to try out the oh-so- popular ELF brushes that have gone VIRAL on Youtube. I went on their online website (because I could not find a pharmacy in Montreal that held them) and ordered the elf Studio 11 Piece Brush Collection.

Along with the brushes, I ordered a brush holder, unaware that they came in a gorgeous black water-resistant case.

After a full month of using these brushes, I have to admit that I LOVE THEM…Worth every penny of my 30$ (which actually came down to 15$ because they were having a 50% off sale at the time).

Although I like all the brushes, I love the powder, complexion and concealer brushes… They really give a flawless finish and up to now, they do not shed. I have washed them twice and they dry quite quickly.

I have to admit that I have not really used they eye brushes because I have not been applying any eyeshadow or creating any new looks for the past month due to the fact that I was swarmed in school work and finals…

If you are on the search for affordable and effective makeup brushes, look no where else. ELF cosmetics is the way to go!

PS. I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by ELF cosmetics for this blog post :)

xxx,FashDep.

Mascara 101

Hi dolls,

This morning, as i was on my way to school, I noticed the girl with the prettiest eyelashes.

After debating for 5 minutes, I decided to ask her what mascara she was using, hoping she would not tell me they were fake…

Once I asked, she told me it was her trusted L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black… Want to know what’s funny ? That’s the exact same one I’ve been using….

So I thought to myself, I must really be doing something wrong then… If you can related to this story, keep reading on HOW to apply your mascara to get OPTIMAL results ! Lauren Conrad taught me this ! check out thebeautydepartment.com

1. Curl your lashes before applying your mascara. I know you will be telling me “i don’t have time for that”… Well, FIND time for it, or else just stop complaining about short ugly lashes… That extra 2 minutes is totally worth it…

2. Using your wand, pull your lashes INWARD 3 times pull OUT your lashes 3 times. This will allow your mascara to adhere on your lashes.

3. Place your wand vertically and brush up every lash. Obviously I am not telling you to get a magnifying glass and be Über precise. Just do the best you can.

4. Do not forget to coat your bottom lashes. This makes your eyes pop!!

VOILA— You got the BEST out of your mascara. If doing this doesn’t work, then I guess you can allow yourself to proclaim all drugstore mascara’s as horrible and go up for Lancôme or Dior which seems to be unanimously the BEST mascara out there ;)

xoxo,FashDep.