Last week on Instastories I finally announced that I have started my own YouTube channel. I have been wanting to start my own channel for a couple of years and I just kept putting it off as life got in the way. I told myself on New Years that starting January 2019 that I am going to get my butt in gear and finally start my own YouTube channel and that is exactly what I did.
Not only did I want to start my own channel and share my love and passion for beauty, skincare, fashion and much more but I have also had a lot of you ask me if I was ever going to start a YouTube channel and if I could start one.
Last Thursday I posted my first video and did it on my most asked question.... "How do I maintain my blonde and keep it so ashy and white." I have talked about these products before on a blog post and on my Instagram on IGTV but I went into more detail in this video and thought it would be a great video to start with.
I will be sharing everything from beauty, makeup, skincare, hauls, tutorials, fashion and much more!
It would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to my channel (that is if you want to of course) and share my videos if you find them helpful as well as clicking that thumbs up button :)
I am going to try and get two videos up every week but incase I don't I will definitely get one video up to start with. I do have another day time job that I work in a School Board so if I can coordinate everything right I will have two videos up a week :)
The holidays are less than a week away and I can't be more excited. I had a lot of requests on creating some "festive" eye looks for the holidays so here is part 2 of a look I came up with using the same palette as the last post (part 1).
I will be creating a few more looks before New Years. So stay tuned!
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for all Fashion and Beauty.
The holidays are right around the corner and when I seen this palette in the store I knew I had to have it. When I took a first look at it I knew I would be able to create a tone of eye looks with it but since Christmas is days away I created a "festive" eye look that I will most likely be wearing during the holidays.
Stay tuned for another "festive" eye look coming next week!
Here is the tutorial I created for all of you. If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen this a few days ago.
Beauty is one of my favourite products to purchase during any major sale. When it comes to makeup and skin care I am a huge sucker for trying new products and stocking up on my holy grails. It also is a great way to give your bestie or mom a gift that they may not want to buy themselves.
I have rounded up some of my "holy grail" items and items that I want to snag up as an early Christmas gift to myself. You have to treat yourself from time to time right?
1. Nars Orgasm set. This Blush and Lipstick looks good on everyone.
2. Beautyblender Face Set. Every girl needs these in their beauty routine. It's my holy grail product.
3. Becca Glow Trio. Becca highlights are pigmented and gives a beautiful natural glow.
4. Beautybio Glowpro Microneedling tool for blood circulation and better product absorption.
Glowing, hydrated looking skin is pretty any time of the year but in my opinion, it's especially important during the colder months. Our skin can take a beating with the dry cold air outside and the heat inside our homes. Drinking plenty of water is the healthiest and easiest way in getting our skin hydrated but we all live busy lives and we can lack in the H20 consumption.
Using just a few beauty products can get your skin looking healthy and glowing which is why I wanted to share how I get my "Glowing Skin."
I have been meaning to share my go to products with all of you on my IGTV channel but I haven't been able to get around to it yet. I thought I would write a blog post on all my go to's since there is an amazing sale going on right now at Sephora for all Beauty Insider Card Members. This way, if there is anything you would like, this would be the time to get it as I always stock up when there is a sale because let's face it, beauty products are expensive.
If you are a ROUGE member, you will get 20% off starting today August 24th until August 29th
Since I have been creating more IGTV videos on Instagram, (you can follow me here) I have been getting a lot of questions on what makeup brushes I use and which brands I would recommend.
I thought it would be a great idea to write a blog post about it and share what brand of brushes I use and how I use each one. Although, when purchasing a brush for a specific job (for example, blush brush to apply blush) there is no rule that you "have" to use that brush for blush. If you can be creative and think outside of the box, you can use a "blush" brush for many different makeup applications. You can definitely save a lot of money if you buy brushes that you know you can use for other applications.
I love this brush kit from Sephora. The quality of the brushes are amazing and I haven't experienced any shedding with these either which is a major plus. I use this kit on a daily basis.
From Left to Right:
- The first one is for applying bronzer
- The second one is for applying highlight (MY FAVE)
Sigma Beauty was one of the first brands of brushes I had ever bought when I started thinking about makeup brushes. I had watched several YouTube videos with beauty guru's using this brand and raving about the quality of the brushes. They definitely were right. The quality is outstanding for the price and I have had the same brushes for seven years.
From Left to Right:
- The first brush is for applying powder/cream eyeshadow
- The second one is for applying colour in the crease of the eye. It's also great for blending out harsh edges.
- The third one is for applying bronzer. I typically use this brush the most for bronzer and have shown how I used it in my IGTV video's on Instagram.
I use the bigger brush side for applying foundation (I use it when I haven't cleaned my Beautyblender in a while) and the smaller end I use to apply concealer or I will use it to add a setting powder under the eyes.
I do use this to apply blush but because the brush is so big, I also love to use it to add powder all over the face or for an all around bronze with my bronzer powder.
I like to use this brush for applying a powder eyeliner on the top and bottom lash line and I like to use it to define the outer corner when creating a smokey eye and bringing that colour into the crease as well.
Not only is the Beautyblender great for applying foundation and under eye concealer but it's also great for applying cream bronzers, blushes and highlighters as well as powdering and setting the under eyes, T-Zone, chin area and much more.
I also got a question on Instagram on which cleaner I use to clean my Beautyblender. I use the Liquid Blendercleanser and found it works the best. I did used to use baby shampoo before I purchased the actual cleanser but I found it wasn't cleaning it properly and it still had makeup left on the sponge.
When it comes to summer, I tend to change up my makeup routine, especially on my eyes. I wanted to share with you an eyeshadow palette that I picked up on the last Sephora Bonus Event sale and one that I have been absolutely loving these days.
When I am looking for a palette, I always look for ones that are super pigmented because for one a little goes a long way and your palette lasts that much longer and two you will achieve the prettiest eye looks because the shade are true to colour.
It's the Tarte Tartelette Toasted eyeshadow palette. "Toasted" says it all. If you love warm browns and coppery peachy pink tones than you will absolutely love this palette. I like wearing these shades in the spring and summer months because it pairs nicely with a tan and a summer bronzed up makeup look. These shades go hand in hand with bronzey peach cheeks and highlighted cheekbones.
I love to wear this bronzer and blush when I use this palette.
This palette has 7 matte shades and the other 5 are shimmery shades. They are all made with Amazonian Clay which allows these shades to stay on all day without creasing. I still like to use an eyeshadow primer as I have oily lids and the one I use is this one.
My go to combo right now is:
"Cashmere" for the whole lid
"Candle" for the middle of the lid
"Warmth" in the crease
"Cozy" in the outer corner
"Sunrise" for under the brows and in the inner corner of the eye
Let me know if you would like to see an eye tutorial on this and don't forget to follow me on Instagram.
This post was not sponsored by Tarte Cosmetics. Everything mentioned in this post is my own personal thoughts and opinions.
It's that time of year!! SEPHORA'S SPRING BONUS EVENT!
It starts today April 20th- April 23rd for all beauty insider members.
If you follow me on Instagram, I mentioned that I would be creating this Sephora haul for all of you and what products I love and use that I would recommend you all looking into and the products I have in my shopping cart.
When it comes to skin care, I am all about using natural and skin benefiting ingredients on my skin. I can always trust Drunk Elephant with my skin care and this Vitamin C eye cream has been on my radar.
Lately, I have been getting some questions on Instagram on where you can get some of the pieces I have been wearing and products I have been sharing on my feed. I thought it would be a great idea to write a blog post about it and explain it in complete detail for all of you in hopes that I will answer all of your questions.
HOW DO I SHOP YOUR INSTAGRAM FEED?
Shopping my Instagram photo's is super easy and quick and I link everything via LIKEtoKNOW.it. Whether you are wanting to know where a certain shirt is from or what lipstick brand and colour I am wearing, you can easily find out within a matter of seconds.
WHAT IS LIKEtoKNOW.it?
Using LIKEtoKNOW.it is an easy way for me to link everything that I am wearing or featuring in my photo's so that you can shop it directly. It's free and user friendly and it's not complicated at all which I love most about it. You know when you see those weird links in my photo captions? Well, that means I have linked it with LIKEtoKNOW.it.
HOW TO USE LIKEtoKNOW.it?
To get all the details to all of my looks, you will have to download the free LIKEtoKNOW.it app in the app store. Once you have got the app open, search for me @sincerelymissash and click follow. It is very easy to use and like I said it's free and you get to see all the details on what I have linked on all of my photo's :)
Now that you have the app and you are following me, whenever you are on Instagram and you see the "liketkit" links (shown above) on my photo, you can "Screenshot" the photo and everything will get sent over to the app within seconds for you to shop or you can search for me directly on the app @sincerelymissash and you can shop all of my looks in one place.
IF YOU DON'T WANT THE APP!
If you are someone that doesn't want to download the app for whatever reason but you still want to shop my IG photo's and get product details, you can also shop my photo's by clicking the "Shop My Instagram" tab here at the top of my blog. You can also always click the direct link in my Instagram bio which will take you to the "Shop My Instagram" tab as well.
I hope this post helps! If you have any questions feel free to comment below or Direct Message me on Instagram :)
Every year, Ulta has this amazing 21 Days of Beauty sale which consists of great deals certain brands that are up to 50% off. Each day a few new items go on sale for that day only. So if there is something you see that you need or want, you better place that item in your cart and press checkout because the next day it will be back up to regular price.
This is a great time to stock up on products that you have been wanting to try or even to stock up your current beauty collection of products you already use so that you are good to go without worrying to purchase it later at regular price. The items above are some that are already on markdown.
Here are a few other beauty favourites to keep an eye out for when they go live in the upcoming days:
I have been getting a lot of questions on Instagram on what makeup products I have been using for my current everyday makeup routine. I have posted a few pictures linking everything that I have been using but I thought I would also share all of my products on this post as well.
Some of the pictures you have been asking about are the following:
Foundation
I have been using this foundation for almost two years and I am still completely obsessed with it. It has a lot of skin benefit ingredients in it, SPF 50 and the finish is so pretty.
Concealer
I use this concealer to brighten up the under eyes and any other areas that need to be brightened. I also touch up any acne marks with this as well.
Eyeshadow
I have been using this eyeshadow palette for a couple of months. It has the prettiest shades and is perfect for any eye colour. It's a great palette from day to night time.
Mascara
I have also been using this mascara for over a year and I love the length it gives. The Superhero name really says it all. I love that this mascara comes off nicely when you wash your face.
Eyebrows
I have been enjoying this product for a while and it lasts all day on your brows.
Blush
This blush is hands down one of the best blushes I have ever used. I have only been using it for a couple of months and it's the only blush I am grabbing for these days. It is super pigmented so a little goes a long way ad it gives your cheeks a radiant finish.
Bronzer
This bronzer is matte but it does have a little sheen to it which gives the perfect finish. This bronzer also lasts all day which is amazing.
Highlighter
Don't get me started with this highlighter. Seriously the best, lasts all day and will be my go to for a long time. I can't say anything negative about this product, you just need to get it.
Finishing Spray
It's a finishing spray, skin refresher type product that gives your face a beautiful dewy finish.
Lip gloss
I would have to say this lip gloss is like magic in a tube. It's a clear baby pink shade but once you apply it to your lips they magically change to a brighter pink that enhances your natural lip colour. You definitely want to get this one.
I thought I would share some products that have been saving my skin this winter. Winter can be so hard to get through let a lone what it can do to your skin. It is so important to take care of our skin through these dry months and load are skin up with antioxidants, vitamins and hydration. If there is one major tip that I can give you is to also focus on hydration from the inside. Drinking plenty of water daily is not only going to make you feel better but your skin will also show you the benefits as well.
These five products are the main products that have been giving my skin the hydration and glow that I needed this winter.
1. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Face Cream
This cream is packed with amino acids, peptides and pygmy waterlily extract. When I first started using this, I noticed a difference in hydration and smoothness in just a couple of days. I also use the LaLa Retro cream by Drunk Elephant as well but I prefer this cream as it shows better results in my opinion. It is also great for all skin types and is great for dullness, dryness and helps with firming up the skin.
The minute I first put this lip balm on my lips it's like instant hydration. I always get dry lips no matter what lip treatment/balm I would use but since I started using this Lippe Balm back in October, my lips haven't been dry once! This stuff is amazing!
Rose Hip Oil is full of omega fatty acids and has amazing skin benefits for aging etc, but it adds major hydration to your skin if used daily. As much as the scent of rose in oils is nice and therapeutic, a lot of the times it's a fragrance added to the oil that is not necessary and can cause skin irritations. The Ordinary's Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Oil is fragrance free (no scent) and is formulated without water, alcohol, silicons, nuts and gluten. It is as pure as it gets and I can't live without it.
Do you need a good Brightening eye cream that is also super hydrating? Ok, so this one is for you. It is amazing under concealer and brightens the under eye. It doesn't leave a sticky thick feel but it leaves your skin soft and dry. I feel like I don't need an under eye primer when I have this on. My concealer goes on smooth and never cakes. This eye cream really is hydrating and has made a world of a difference this winter.
If you read my last beauty post on this you will know how much I love it. This has really saved my skin and makeup over these cold months. I spritz a few sprays of this all over my face once my makeup is done and it adds a tone of hydration and dewyness to my skin (without it looking greasy). My skin just loves this stuff so I will definitely be continuing to use this into spring and summer as well. You can also spritz your face before you add your makeup as part of your beauty routine as well. It has a tone of nutrients and skin benefits to it.
I want to share a beauty product that I fell in love with all over again. Before I tell you why this product is a "new fave" in my beauty routine, I have have used this product on and off throughout the years until I recently discovered why it had to be back in my life again.
Over the last two years, I have really sat down and examined my skin on exactly what skin type I really have and purchase products based on my skin's needs and what I want out of my skin. I love hydrated skin (I mean, who doesn't?) and dewy skin is my absolute favourite on myself and on others. I can't stand a complete makeup look with a matte finish with no luminosity to it. Please don't get me wrong, I love the look on other people and it can look absolutely beautiful but on myself I just don't like it.
I know this isn't a new product on the market but did you know there are a lot of skin benefiting ingredients in it? It's not just your average "finishing spray" but you can use this anytime of day whether you have makeup on or not as a "skin refresher." I am really careful on what I put on my skin and I find myself reading the ingredients on all products before deciding whether I want to purchase it or not.
If you are someone that has oily skin and doesn't like a luminous/dewy finish then you may not want to use this as a "finishing spray" but instead, spritz your face a few times before putting your foundation or primer on. This will allow you to get the skin benefiting ingredients on first before adding your makeup.
If you are like me and you love a dewy makeup look, this will deliver just that. Trust me when I say it won't look greasy because it wont but your face will have a natural glow to it. You know sometimes when your finished putting your makeup on and your face looks a little powdery? Well, spritz a few sprays of this on your face and it will be gone for good!
I like to use it two ways! Once my makeup is finished I hold the bottle about 12" away from my face {while keeping my eyes and mouth closed} I spritz this all over my face and my neck. Open your eyes as soon as your done and let it dry. This wont take long..
The other way I like to use this is before my makeup and throughout the day for a quick refresher and to wake myself up a little bit. It's nice to do it at work to give some freshness back into your skin and I love to use it after working out as well until I can get home to wash my face.
The smell of this Fix + is very mild but refreshing and quite nice.
Here are the skin benefiting ingredients:
- Cucumber Extract (Soothing, hydrating and depuffing)
- Chamomilla Extraxt (Great for calming the skin)
- Camellia Leaf Extract (Green Tea Extract)
- Caffeine
- Arginine (Helps improve circulation)
There are new Mac Prep + Prime Fix + scents also. I haven't tried them yet but the rose sounds appealing and it's very hydrating.
