Beauty Blogger of the Month

I was tagged by the beautiful Marisa Roy to do this fun beauty blog tag. Marisa is a fellow Canadian gal with serious style and has even ventured into YouTube tutorials. Her blog isn’t cruelty free, but it’s still nice to see what she has to say about products, and her make up always looks so beautiful and flawless. This tag was created by Cecilia Liu, so go show her some love along with Marissa! Thank you so much Marisa for tagging me, let’s get into the questions!

1. Where does your makeup inspiration come from?

This is a tough question. I wouldn’t really say I’m inspired by any one person per say, but I’m more inspired by my beautiful friends who have such natural beauty that radiates from the inside out. Specifically my lovely friend Chloe who is without a doubt the most naturally beautiful person I’ve met. She has the most beautiful skin, bright blue eyes, dark features, and beautiful smile, along with such an amazing personality and kind heart, not to mention she’s brilliant and so creative and artistic. I really like to go for natural and neutral looks, akin to Miranda Kerr. I’m also inspired by fellow cruelty free blogger’s compassion for animals and ethical treatment of all living beings.

2. What are 3 of your makeup Holy Grail products you cannot live without?

Oh boy. I’m going to start off with concealer because I do have reactive skin, and I really love my Tarte concealer that comes in a squeeze tube, so I know there’s no funky business going on inside.  Second of all would have to be a powder, and surprise surprise it’s also by Tarte. It gives a really nice boost of coverage while keeping my skin matte. Third would honestly have to be lip balm because I cannot stand having chapped lips. Right now I really love the green apple lip balm by Green Beaver.

3. What is your makeup signature look which you have on most of the time?

Definitely a natural look. Some concealer, powder, brows filled in and some mascara. Recently I’ve really gotten into sheer lipsticks paired with this super natural look to give a nice pop of colour. Especially in the summer months I don’t care to put many products on my face, so cancelling out the redness in my skin and framing my eyes just about does it.

4. Let us know your favorite makeup brands?

For sure Tarte has got to be up there. I think I own the most Tarte products, but as seems to be the trend with cruelty free companies, Tarte was recently purchased by Kose who is not cruelty free, so I kind of have mixed emotions about continuing to purchase Tarte products. One brand that I haven’t ventured too far into but I know I will be obsessed with is Jouer. Their primer and Matte Moisture Tints are just impeccable. I really want to dig into their blushes and cream shadows. I wish I could just blow every paycheck on Jouer goodies, but unfortunately there are bills to pay.

5. Your ultimate makeup pet peeve?

I like to tell myself I’m a pretty tolerant person, and whatever makes you happy I can deal with because it’s not my face, but it really drives me nuts when I see very harsh, drawn on eyebrows. There’s nothing wrong with filling them in, but when it looks so obviously unnatural I wish said eyebrow wearer would do themselves a favour and opt for a more natural brow.

6. You’ve heard about all the hype on this makeup item, bought it, tried it and don’t understand what all the fuss is about…Name that product!

Coconut Oil! I blabbed on forever about how it broke my skin out here, so to save you from yet another rant, I’ll leave it at that.

7. Concealer OR foundation ONLY for the rest of your life. Choose one and tell us the reason!

Concealer hands down. Most of my skin is nice and cooperative, but it’s that pesky jawline region (affectionately known as the beard area) that likes to get fussy, so I’m always happy to just conceal the problem areas and keep the rest of my skin bare.

I tag:

Chloe author of chloebelanger.com

April of BlushingBiddies

Aspen of AspenofMars

Christina of ACasualBeauty

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