Beauty Haul

Here is a couple of beauty things I got today :)

Almay Smart Shade Mousse Makeup Foundation

I have been using this product for a couple weeks now and I must say I wasn't expecting a lot from it because it isn't a brand I usually reach for. But, lately I've had a hard time with foundations because every one I tried made me look super dry and cakey. I had heard that Almay products were made for sensitive skin and wasn't suppose to make you breakout. Curious, I decided to give this a try.

As you can tell, the color of the jar is not the color you get inside. At first, it starts out grey but when you blend it into your skin it starts to match your skin color.

It has a whipped texture and it blends really nicely. I love the finish of this product once it sets, I would say this has a medium coverage and a dewy finish.

Overall, after using this product for several weeks, I must say that I am in love with this mousse makeup and when I will run out of it, I will for sure buy it again! This was worth every penny.

I haven't notice a lot of breakouts in weeks with this or any dry patches.

This is a really good inexpensive product which I think would be good on any skin types.

I recommend everyone to try out this product.

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Music Playlist

I felt like posting something different which is not beauty related that wouldn't take too long but is still another passion of mine so I decided to share my music playlist. These are songs I've been listening a lot lately and has been on repeat for quite a while. I seriously can't go a day without listening to music. Such a waste! Music makes everything better. I usually only ever listen to metal and rock but lately I've been listening to more types and genres !

• Arctic Monkeys- Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
• Arctic Monkeys-Do I Wanna Know?
• Pharrell Williams- Happy
• John Newman- Love Me Again
• Lorde- Team
• The Neighbourhood- Sweater Weather( Live acoustic )
• Serj Tankian- Sky Is Over
• Serj Tankian- Empty Walls
• Marcy Playground- Sex and Candy
• Metallica- Whiskey In The Jar

Hope you enjoyed xx

50 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

As I am fairly new to blogging I thought that this would be appropriate since you guys don't know that much about me. 

1. I'm French, but I've been living in a bilingual town all my life, so I know English just as well.
2. I have a serious thing for tattooed men

3. I love roses

4. I want tattoos!

5. I've wanted red hair since grade 9. 
6. I have a big obsession with Johnny Depp, I will watch any movie he plays in. 
7. I love drawing 
8. I could eat beef jerky and cheese every day.

9. I work at Wal-Mart 
10. When I get into a show, I watch all the seasons WAY too fast... 
11. Netflix is life 
12. I really want to visit Italy one day. 
13. I love going on long road trips. 
14. I love travelling.

15. I love metal music
16. I love my older sister with all my heart.

17. My dream would be to draw my own tattoo

18. I want to ride a motorcycle

19. I live in a really small town with nothing. Small mall with nothing, no Starbucks, no MAC cosmetics, no Sephora, no nothing... I have to get into online shopping.

20. I HATE reading.
21. I wish I could sing!
22. I love Chinese food.
23. I love going to concerts.
24. I love camping.
25. I want to move.

26. I have really long dirty blonde hair.
27. I have blue eyes.
28. I have my ears stretched (6g) but I’d like bigger ones aha!
29. Nothing I hate more than mornings...
30. I love summer
31. I’m extremely pale

 32. I love my best friends

33. I get along more with guys than girls 

34. I’m not organized.

35. I've always wanted to learn how to play guitar.

 36. I have an obsession with makeup, fashion, creams and perfumes.

 37. I love yoga pants. So comfy.

38. I've always loved the name Kelsey.

39. I could shop all day.

40. I have trust issues. It’s hard to trust people these days.

41. I only wear black or dark colors.
42. I want to get a nose ring badly but I’m not sure if it would suit me well.
43. Most of my closet consists of band tees, black clothes with a lot of studs.
44. I have more of an edgy-rocker style.
45. I hate texting.
46. I have a hard time talking about myself when asked.
47. I hate school
48. I can’t wait to graduate this summer.
49. I don’t know what I want to study after I graduate high school yet... 
50. I was born on June 11^th .

Top 5: Lip gloss

 1.Revlon Colorburst in ''Bordeaux"

Swatch:

This is a very pigmented deep red. It isn't matte but not too shiny either!

A little of this color goes a long way and it also stays for quite a while.

I would also say that this lip gloss is quite buildable and also is the perfect fall or winter color.

#2 Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Pop

Swatch:

This color is a very beautiful pink shade. I especially love this color during the summer.

I also really love the texture of this one and I like to wear it on top of pink lipsticks a lot but it is also very pretty on it's own.

#3 Essence Stay with Me longlasting Lipgloss in ''Me & My IceCream"

Swatch:

This shade is a light baby pink. It does stay on well and it is VERY affordable. This is a perfect everyday shade.

#4 Rimmel London Apocalips in Phenomenon

Swatch:

This color is more of a peachy nude. I really love the texture and the cute packaging.

#5 Smashbox in Luster

Swatch:

As you can tell, this color doesn't really show. This lipgloss is really sheer but it contains a lot of different types of glitters which will make any lipsticks have a nice shine. 

40 QUESTION TAG

So I really like doing these so I decided to do another one so you can learn more about me, here it is:)

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Doesn't matter at all, I didn't have closet doors for the longest time! Now I just have window bamboo panels instead aha!

2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

Sometimes I do!

3: Do you have a middle name?

Yes.

4: Favourite subject at school?

Law classes

5:Do you like to use post-it notes?

I don't really use them honestly.

6: What's your favorite colour? 

Purple and black. Even though black is not really a color aha.

7: Have you graduated high school?

This summer! Grad 2014 <3

8:Do you have freckles?

No. Beauty marks, yes.

9:Do you always smile for pictures?

Well yeah most of the time:)

10: Whats your favorite animal? 

Dogs for sure.

11:Have you been out of the country?

Yes.

12: Any sibling?

Yes, I have one older sister <3

13: Favourite movie?

I have so many... Here's a few;

The Breakfast club

Pretty in Pink

Edward Scissors hands

A walk to remember

Secret window

Dawn of the dead

Any scary movies, action, thrillers and Johnny Depp movies! aha

14:Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?

Yes but I'd rather have music on

15: What phone do you have?

Samsung galaxy ace 2x... I miss my Iphone but it broke. I seriously want a Sony xperia z1 though!

16: Whats your favorite number?

I don't really have any but I'd say 11?

17:What size is your bed?

Double

18:What is your Song of the week?

Do I wanna know - Arctic Monkeys

19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

Of course!

20: Any hobbies?

Travelling, Kayak, Shopping, Road trips, Concerts, Music, fashion, beauty, makeup and many more!!

21:Whats your least favorite movie?

Any romance movies I hate but there is a couple exeptions! I also hate musicals.

22: Favorite TV show?

I have SO many but here's a couple: One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries, Sons Of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, Prison Break...

I seriously watch too many shows... I have way more aha!!

23:What do you drink with dinner?

Water usually.

24: Favorite You Tuber?

So many. A lot of them are beauty gurus but I really love GRAV3YARDGIRL , Shane Dawson and itsjudyslife (itsjudytime).

25:What is your usual bedtime?

Too late... I don't have one. (night owl:$)

26:Are you lazy?

I try not to be but you know!

27:What is your Chinese astrological sign?

Rat

28:Are you afraid of heights?

Not at all.

29:Do you sing in the shower?

Indeed.

30:Ever used a gun?

No.

31:Do you believe in ghosts?

No.

32:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

Maybe?

33:Take a vitamin daily?

If I think about it.

34:Wear slippers?

Sometimes!

35:Wear a bath robe?

It happens.

36:First concert?

Uhm. Nickelback I think!

37:Ever take dance lessons?

Yes I used to way back! Wasn't my thing aha!

38:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

Not really ahha!

39:Can you swim well?

Yes.

40:Do you want kids?

Maybe, I'll see in the future!

Hope You Enjoyed <3

My First Tag

This looked fun to do so I decided to do it. 

Here goes my first tag.

Hope you enjoy :)!

1. Do you remember your first make up item?
Not at all, that goes way back! But I am pretty sure it was mascara.

2. What kind of coverage do you prefer for your foundation?
It really depends but I will usually go for a light to medium coverage just to cover the redness of my face and make my skin tone look more even. I also like more of a natural looking coverage which I feel like I won't get from a high coverage foundation. Which usually makes me look really cakey and dry!

3. Favourite high end brand?
I would have to say Urban Decay and MAC cosmetics but I am also a huge fan of Kat Von D's makeup line!

4. Favourite drugstore/highstreet brand?
Maybelline, Covergirl, Revlon, Wet N' Wild, NYX, Rimmel

5. What cosmetics brands have you always wanted to try but still haven't?
Chanel and Dior! 

6. Do you wear fake eyelashes?
Never, I usually just apply lots of mascara and curl my eyelashes. I have naturally long eyelashes.

7. Is there any kind of make up you can't leave the house without?
Concealer because I have the worst under eye circles. Mascara and also powder to even out my skin tone.

8. What is your most cherished beauty product?
Sadly, I don't have a MAC store or a Sephora where I live. So, i only own a few products. But I would have to say my Kat Von D Lady Bird Pallete and my Naked 2 one.

9. How often do you shop for make up? Do you pick out a lot of products at once?
YES! it is an addiction! 

10. Do you have a 'beauty budget'?
No. But I always shop for some anyway.

11. What type of product do you buy the most?
Lately, skincare products. But i have an obsession with trying out new foundations, mascaras and lipsticks.

12. Do you have a favourite place to shop for make up?
Sephora, MAC, Walmart

13. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?
That's a hard one. Probably MAC... 

14. Which brand has the best packaging?
Definitely the Kat Von D makeup line at Sephora! Roses on everything, my favorite flower <3

15. Which celebrity always has great make up?

Lucy Hale

16. Which do you apply first, concealer or foundation?
Foundation.

17. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?
Yes I do, like benetint!

18. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge or fingers?
Not always the same. I like using all of them. It depends on how much time I have and what coverage I'm looking for.

19. Which foundation do you use the most?

I don't really own a favorite so far.I'm always switching depending on what coverage I want on that day.

20. Do you use a make up base or primer for the eyes? 
Yes -Always. Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer Potion... If I run out of this I won't even put eyeshadow on until I buy a new one. This thing is like glue :)

I'm tagging everyone!

Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream

First of all, I was really impressed by all the negative reviews on this product. I am not a huge fan of BB creams because I personally feel like they don't cover anything at all and doesn't even have light coverage. So, I didn't really have high hopes for this product. I wasn't at all disappointed! Why? This one actually has coverage and a beautiful natural looking finish.

A lot of people had complain that this was too orange and oily. But this blends super well with my VERY pale skin. At first, it does look oily because it is a cream... but once it does set and you apply a powder on top the finish of it is absolutely beautiful! It also has light shimmer which i usually hate in face products but I feel like it made my face look very natural and glowing! I've had compliments wearing this BB cream and it does not make your face cakey at all! When I am in a rush for school when I have to get up early in the morning this is the one I will reach for because it blends super well and it is also very buildable! 

Also, the smell of this product is amazing! The only down side of this product is the price which I got for $19.97 at Walmart. Personally, I feel like that is expensive for a Drugstore product but it is very worth the price in my opinion.

My Top 5 "Pink" Lipsticks

This is a list of my top 5 pink lipsticks. Those are the ones I will usually go for when I feel like having pink lipstick!

1.L'Oreal Colour Riche in "Saucy Mauve"

This one is a pinky-mauve color but it isn't too purple.

I love the creamy texture it gives and how hydrating it feels. It is the perfect everyday color!

2. Maybelline Color Sensational in 135 "Make me pink" 

This lipstick has a good color pay off and glides on smoothly. I love the finish of this lipstick and it feels quite moisturizing.

3. Rimmel Lasting Finish in 070 "Airy Fairy"

This is a lipstick i have bought a long time ago and I've always love it. This does go along pretty well with my pale skin tone. It is just the perfect baby pink color infused with golden shimmer.

4. Rimmel Lasting Finish in 050 "Paradise"

This is more on the dark pink side with brown undertones and beautiful shimmer. This lipstick is the one i caryy in my purse most of the time cause it is a perfect everyday color. i have very pale skin and this lipstick doesn't make me look paler.

5. MAC in "Snob"

This matte lipstick has a beautiful matte finish. But, it does look dry. I will usually put Lip balm on before applying this one or even top it off with a lip gloss. It is still a lovely pink color and i absolutely love it!

My Top 5 "Nude" Lipsticks

This is a list of my top 5 "Go to" nude lipsticks. These are usually the nude lipsticks I throw in my purse!

1.Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in #14

This lipstick isn't drying at all, it has a creamy texture. It's a really beautiful nude that doesn't look like you have concealer lips!

2.MAC lipstick in ''Hue''

This is a light baby pink that almost pulls nude it is also a Glaze finish so it glides on really easily and feels really soft on the lips. This lipstick doesn't last a long time but i still love it afterall.

3.Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 08

This lipstick has a creamy finish but after awhile looks more on the matte side, it doesn't make my lips feel dry at all. Really pretty everyday nude pink color.

4.Rimmel Lasting Finish in ''Asia" 077

This is a pinky-brown color, it is very creamy and glides on perfectly. This color is great for all skin tones it also last for quite a while!

5.L'Oreal Color Riche in "Fairest Nude''

This is probably one of the first nude i've ever bought and i absolutely love it! It is just the most perfect pink nude color.It's also very hydrating!

  The only downside is the smell of it but it isn't that bad at all.

Everlasting Blush In ''Por Vida'' - Kat Von D

This is hands down one of my favorite blush. I'm a huge fan of Kat Von D's makeup brand, also the beautiful roses packaging on everything. This blush in ''Por Vida'' is the perfect pink with the perfect amount of shimmer, which gives a natural glowing effect. I feel like this is a great blush for my very pale skin, it also has very rich pigment! A little goes a long way. I will for sure, try more colors of these Kat Von D's Everlasting blushes! 

I made a Bloglovin

My bloglovin account is: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12028675

Bath & Body Works

Smells so good <3

Body Lotions &Fragrances

Velvet Sugar
Beautiful Day

Amber Blush
Forever Red

Haul: MAC, Sephora, Yves Rocher

 My shopping haul for the day, can't wait to try these new products out<3
-Mac pro long wear concealer
-Urban Decay eyeshadow primer (love this)
-Mac lipstick in creme cup
-Bite lipscrub (this smells so yummy i want to eat it.)
-Yves Rocher anti-redness cream, dark circles gel and vitamin spray.

I also can't wait to try the samples i got from Sephora!
I will review some of these products.

Email: valeriesbeautycorner@gmail.com
Twitter:valbeautycorner

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Hi, I'm Valerie. I love watching beauty related videos on Youtube and shopping for makeup. This is just my way of sharing my passion and the products I love. :)