Naked 3 Palette Review

So in the beauty world today, everyone is OBSESSED with The Naked collection by Urban Decay. Their palettes can be for beginners and for professionals, it gives people a lot of option. I am a beginner myself and choose the Naked 3 palette mainly because of my skin type and complexion. The Naked 3 offers pink toned neutrals and also gives the option to explore the smokey eye look with their colours 'Blackheart' and 'Darkside'. Both of these colours are beautiful; I ended up creating a smokey eye for my prom which was about a month ago. It looked beautiful, even though I usually don't tend to lean towards a smokey eye, it would look great on anyone. 

The range of colours is what caught my eye and had me wishing for this palette for forever. My advice is to do some research on all five of the palettes they offer (Naked Basics, Naked Basics 2, Naked, Naked 2, and Naked 3) and know which colours go with your skin tone and your style so it is easier to branch off from there. 

Another awesome thing about this palette is that it comes with four samples of their primers. These primers do wonders and allow your makeup to stay on all day and night! If you are new to primers and do not know what to expect, try putting on a lighter colour first because it is harder to blend in the beginning compared to your bare skin. It takes some getting used to but it is definitely worth it. Even if you are putting on your makeup just for a day in and around the house, it makes you feel better knowing that your're not wasting your product and it won't be sliding around. Also, if you don't put primer on you tend to get a lot of fall off and end up having to remove it which is a pain. STICK TO USING THE PRIMER! The tiny samples last a long time and when I run out of them I will be re-purchasing a full size primer because I simply cannot get enough of it!

The Brush that also comes in the package is beautiful! It is easy for beginners and could easily be used by professionals. It blends out the shadows very well with the fluffier end and can really pack on the more glittery shadows with the stiffer end!

There really is something to be worked up about over the Naked collections and I cannot WAIT for their next Naked palette to be released.

Favourite Combos!

Everyday Look

Inner: Dust

Brow: Strange

Lid: Liar

Corner: Mugshot and Factory mixed!

Natural Look

Inner: Strange

Brow: Strange

Lid: Limit

Corner: Nooner

Night Out

Inner: Mugshot

Brow: Strange

Lid: Darkside

Corner: Blackheart

I sometimes just use 'Trick' alone by itself because it pops my blue eye colour!

Also love the handy mirror which is a part of the sturdy casing

Purchased at Ulta!

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Leave a comment on what your favourite combo is and I will try them out!

Jamie xx

Nivea Essentail

Wow! I just found another gem in the drugstore beauty world! This lip chap is amazing and does many wonders. I bought 2 for $2.30, what a steal! I was really needing a lip chap with this horrible weather drying out my skin so I put this on every night before I go to bed. When I wake up it's still on my lips doing it's job! So I'm guessing you guys are wondering how these compare to Burt's Bees, EOS, and Baby Lips?

I have tried all three of these and I will give you my opinion..

Burt's Bees

Right at first when I put it on I love the tingling it gives but it goes away after a minute or so. I find that it goes very dry after a while. Not very good for the climate I'm in.

EOS

Okay, this product is very pricey for what you get out of it. All it is, is a colorful ball with a scent inside. This does not moisturize your lips at all. I don't recommend their products to anyone, you can definitely find better drugstore products at cheaper price points. 

Baby Lips

I own about 5 of the baby lips and they're... alright. They have some color which is a bonus, but they still don't moisturize very well. If you like a tint of color on your lips and don't like the stickiness of lip sticks/lip glosses, Baby Lips is the way to go!

 Here is the casing which is very lovely and simple.

And it twists upwards!

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Jamie xx

Essie Sleek Stick long lasting nail applique

I decided to put these Essie nail applique's on and thought I'd share with you guys! I got these from the Superstore for half off (they ended up being $7 still) about a month ago. I really like the colour, they're more of a light grey-toned pink than what it looks like in the picture. I also love the texture of them! They give off some cool vibes and I've gotten lots of compliments. I put a quick tutorial up on YouTube if you guys want to go check it out here. They are chipped a little bit now a day afterwards so I wouldn't recommend buying them at full price because they aren't the best quality. You might as well buy a good OPI or China Glaze nail polish; which will last you way longer in the long run.

Sorry they look a bit crap because I'm taking the photo with my good hand! x

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Jamie xx

Mini face wash review - Aveeno, Olay, Clean and Clear, Burt's Bees, Clinique and St. Ives

Since I've been in grade 8 I've tried many new face washes. Nothing has ever worked for me! I've tried Aveeno, Olay, Clean and Clear, Burts Bee's, Clinique, and St. Ive's.  My face type is very sensitive and dry to very dry and I have a couple of blemishes now and then. I have an uneven skin tone, probably because my face is very dry. I also have a hard time with products drying me out more than they should and making my face flakey. I get patches of dry skin on my cheeks and under my eyes. Here are some previous face washes, scrubs, foams, moisturizers, and cleansers that I have tried.

Aveeno

I have tried their Active Naturals cream exfoliator and their Clear Complexion face foam. I would recommend Aveeno to anyone, it's not alcohol based and they use soy as their base product; which there is a lot of controversy about so it's up to you on the soy ordeal. Their products are fairly gentle on the skin but I find they dry my face out a little more then I would like them to. 

Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5

Olay

Just look at my last post here

Rating: 1 out of 5

Clean and Clear

I would not recommend Clean and Clear to people with dry and sensitive skin. Most of their products are alcohol based which means they strip away all oils; good and bad off of your face.I have tried the black head scrub and black head liquid cleanser. If you have oily skin though this is a good product to keep your oil under control!

Rating: 3 out of 5

Burt's Bees

I have tried the sensitive skin facial cleanser with cotton extract. This is a cream that goes on your face... and doesn't come off. This product clogs your pores and does not clean them. I was just experimenting whether or not that my makeup had come off, so I took a cotton pad and put rubbing alcohol on it and wiped my face. My makeup was still on my face after I had washed my face! This product is too thick, it's more of a face moisturizer then a face wash. I do not recommend this product to any skin types at all. 

Rating: 1 out of 5

Clinique

People always tend to run to the big name and expensive products because they "work better". It's about the product that is inside not the name or the price that makes these face products work for you! I had the whole set; the facial bar soap, toner, and moisturizer. People think way too highly of this brand, because this did not work for me. I hate bar soap because it makes my skin tight (I think they have changed to a liquid soap now), their toner has alcohol in it which makes my face very dry, and their moisturizer doesn't penetrate  deep into the skin, it just sits on top and does nothing. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Very bad quality and too pricey for what you get. 

Rating: 2 out of 5

St. Ives

I have tried the apricot scrub and it smalls amazing! I love the beads and I found that it did it's job. I found that it's too rough for my type of skin; although I would be willing to try other products by them because they don't dry out your skin. If you do have sensitive skin maybe only use this product once a week to get off dead skin, excess oils, and makeup. I would love to try the chamomile face cleanser as part of my daily routine! If you don't have sensitive skin then I would really recommend this product to you!

Rating: 4 out of 5

(Keep in mind that these are my own opinions and I have given the ratings according to my skin type)

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Jamie xx

Sir Ken Robinson- Education Systems

So I just watched an awesome video on the education system and how it is very corrupt. I recently got my laptop for Christmas as some of you may know, and I downloaded he Ted Talks app. I love Ted Talks because everyone that speaks there opens your mind up to a new perspective on life and the things that happen within it. So, I went to the most watched section and I saw a video on how "School kills Creativity" which I thought was perfect for someone like me and like everyone who can relate to many bloggers as we all really want the same thing; to be heard, to have an opinion, and to share our ideas (whether it's on makeup, or fashion, or whatever!) The speaker of this video is Sir Ken Robinson. He is a an advocate for creative people! And I think I happen to be one of them. 

(sorry if it's not centered) x

So I have put up the video here and I promise that it will not waste our time. It really opened up my mind and made me realize things that I have never felt or recognized before. It is 20 minutes long but don't worry there are some funny parts in there so you won't get bored at all. 

There's also another video that you visual people will love I will put it down below as well.

I felt so moved that I actually sent a message to him about the Canadian education system and my feelings and opinions on it. I have a strong opinion and I will copy and paste it down below.

My opinion/story

• So to begin my message to you I know you're probably not going to read this but I'm going to send it you anyways so I can get this off of my mind to someone that understands the troubles of kids my age (which is 17) and the education system and how it is set up. Let me tell you a bit about myself, I live in Canada where we have one of the highest education rates just to go to school and "do the best we can do so we make the most amount of money in the end". In Canada it is so expensive that people go into major amount of debt that can only be paid off if you end up getting a job when you're done your degree, diploma, or whatever. How on earth are we as 17 and 18 years olds supposed to pay for something of this amount? And by amount I mean up to $250,000 in debt! (Depending what you go for and how long the program takes). My personal opinion about the Canadian education system is that they are putting way too many expectations on their youth. In order for someone to go to school you either take out student loans or get someone else to pay it for you (e.g. your rich parents or grandparents; which not all kids have). If you are one of those kids who are less fortunate (not meaning poor) to not have your schooling paid for, you have to pay for it yourself; which means getting a job. Getting a job isn't always the easiest and is not practical for teenagers who are already under pressure for grades to even be considered or accepted. It's simply this...

  1. You have a job to pay for your school and work many hours and don't get good grades. This just leads you down a path where, you have bad grades and no acceptances to colleges or universities in the end. or 2. You don't have a job which allows you more time to work and focus on your schooling. Not having a job means you're going into a lot of debt; which means you might not not be able to pay it off for about 5-10 years... if you end up getting a job with your degree you got.

  People in my generation are also put under another stress; the baby-boom era. We are at the bottom of an inverted triangle that is never going to be turned the right way ever again. People are having less and less kids because of their jobs and because of the economy which come down to education and money. We (as in my era) are going to have to take care of all of these people and going to have to pay off all their debt and pay towards their pension; which is going to be a heck of a lot of money considering the population difference.

  I just recently got a laptop for Christmas this year and downloaded the Ted Talks app, I found your video on "School kills Creativity" and it really moved me to message you. I also went to your website and watched another video of someone drawing out one of your talks on a white board which mainly focused on ADHD and how out schooling revolves around the Industrial Movement. I also loved this video.

  I am one of those people who you mentioned. I am a creative person that would really like to do Interior Design or a Major event planner. I just love being around huge events and I love planning things out ever since I was little. But in my mind and all around me I have been told to forget it because "you'll never succeed in that area of work". But in my heart I know I will be my happiest if I do do this type of work. Ever since I was 6 years old I said that I wanted to be a dentist and stuck with it because it made my parents happy. What I have realized by watching this video is that you need to make yourself happy in everything you do and do everything for yourself and for no one else. You've moved me to help others around me that are my age and are applying to universities, and to tell them about their full potential and to do things for themselves and not for others.

  Sincerly, A kid who wants to make a difference in the education system in Canada.

  a.k.a Jamie

I hope you guys don't find this post too annoying but I'd really love to get my opinion out there and really just get it off my chest to someone that understand me and my feelings.

Don't be afraid to leave comments or tell me anything, as I love this topic very much!!!

Thanks fr stopping by

Jamie xx