Project Pan: Fifth Product Completed: Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion with SPF 15

So far it's been a fantastic morning. I woke up right away from my alarm (and didn't hit the snooze button once), I'm having a good hair day, I have left-overs saved for lunch, and the roads weren't packed with traffic this morning. On top of all that, I completed my fifth product for my project pan. I finished the Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion with SPF 15. Now, this isn't a huge accomplishment considering it's only 30 ml but none the less. I originally purchased this product in the summer because it was inexpensive ($25), small enough for travel, had SOME SPF, it's oil-free and smells like oranges.

Although Clarins claims this product is mattifying, I disagree. No, it didn't give me extra luminosity, but it still wasn't matte. I did enjoy this moisturizer. It was hydrating enough but I didn't feel like it did anything special for my skin. Don't get me wrong, I didn't break out from it and it wasn't over drying, it's just that I want to use anti-ageing products and/or products for my pores.

I will definitely repurchase this next summer while traveling.

Random Little Things Tag

I was tagged by Annabelle from Beauty & Style to do a Random Little Things Tag. It's simple enough. All I have to do is post 10 random things about myself. So here it is!


1. I'm short. I'm only 5'1 AND a half (Every little bit helps okay).
2. I'm very clumsy to the point where I am NOT allowed to decorate the Christmas tree.
3. I like anime (Currently re-watching Dragon Ball Z).

4. I don't like white wine, only red.
5. My favourite Disney princess was Ariel. I tried to sing like her too and my family still reminds me to this day about how bad I was.

6. I am currently wearing a Batman sweater.
7. I wish I was good at nail art. I always fail at trying to paint my right hand.
8. My boyfriend makes the best chocolate chip cookies (I can't bake).

9. I'm not AWESOME at anything, I just OKAY at a lot of things.

10. My favourite board game is Settlers of Catan. I always play as orange.

Now I Tag YOU! Do this tag and either leave your responses below or give me the link to where you answered them.

My Most Expensive Face- Makeup Edition

So yesterday I posted My Most Expensive Face- Skincare Edition, and today I'm going to do the makeup version. I definitely figured out that I spend too much on skincare. How am I with makeup?

My Most Expensive Face- Makeup Edition:

Pore Filler: Smashbox Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Filler- $38

Face Primer: Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch- $32.50

Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion- $24

Concealer: Lancome Effacernes Under Eye Concealer- $32

Highlight: Clarins Instant Light Brush On Perfector- $37

Foundation: Dior Capture Totale Foundation- $85

Powder: Guerlain Meteorites Compact Powder- $50

Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder- $56

Blush: Lancome Blush Subtil- $38

Eyeliner: Lancome Le Crayon Khol- $28

Mascara: Dior Diorshow Mascara- $34

Brows: Elizabeth Arden Brow Shaper- $22

Brow Highlighter: Clarins Single Eyeshadow- $22

Eyeshadow: Guerlain Ecrin 6 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette- $91

Lip Pencil: Estee Lauder Lip Pencil- $24

Lipstick: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture- $38

Lip gloss: Dior Addict Ultra Gloss- $31

Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray- $35

Total: $717.50

This is just further proof that I spend too much money on makeup. I'm terrified to know what the whole collection is worth!

What's your most expensive makeup item?

My Most Expensive Face- Skincare Edition

Just as a reminder that I don't need to spend more money on beauty products, I am going to do "My Most Expensive Face" in a Skincare and Makeup edition. This was inspired by Kimberley at Hopeful Aspirations.

Here is My Most Expensive Face- Skincare Edition:

Eye makeup remover: Biotherm Biocils Lash Optimizer- $31

Make-up remover: Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser with Orange Extract- $34

Face Wash: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed- $36

Toner: Clarins Exfoliator Brightening toner- $34

Eye Serum: Clarins Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum- $65

Eye Cream: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye- $63

Day Serum: Lancome Visionnaire- $100

Day Cream: Dr. Brandt's Pore No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion- $60

Night Serum: Neostrata's Skin Brightener- $72.50

Night Cream: Clarins Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery Cream- $60

Face Mask: Strivectin-SH Dermal Infusion Mask- $49

Exfoliator: Neostrata's Skin Renewal Peel Solution- $72.50

Eye Mask: Shiseido Benefiance Pure Retinol Instant Treatment Eye Mask- $62.50

Total: $739.50

All I'm going to say is thank god I stopped using Prevage :)

A lot of these I have cheaper alternatives for so when they are complete, I can spend less.





What are some of your most expensive skincare items?

20 Questions Tag

I thought I'd do a Tag today so you can get to know me a bit better. I was inspired to do this by Annabella at TheCurleyGirl.Blogspot.ca. Here we go!

1. Thing you cannot leave the house without? House keys. I've locked myself out too many times.

2. Favourite brand of makeup? I tend to use multiple brands but for overall? Lancome.

3. Favourite flower? Orchids or Blue Roses.

4. Favourite clothing store? I don't really have style so there's no 1 store I love. Lately I've bought things from Hot Topic, Garage, Le Chateau, and American Eagle.

5. Favourite perfume? Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

6. Heels or flats? Heels are hotter but flats are soo much more comfy.

7. Do you make good grades? I've finished school but I guess I did. I graduated university with honours.

8. Favourite colours? My favourite colour is green.

9. Do you drink energy drinks? Not unless you count Gatorade/ Powerade.

10. Do you drink juice? Yes I do. I've been trying to drink more water though.

11. Do you like swimming? I enjoy swimming, but not being cold or getting my hair wet.

12. Do you eat fries with a fork? It depends on where I am.

13. Favourite Moisturizer? Right now I'd have to say Vichy's LiftActiv Retinal HA Night.

14. Do you want to get married later on in life? I'd like to get married within the next couple of years.

15. Do you get mad easily? It depends. I have a line that you don't want to cross.

16. Are you into ghost hunting? I don't believe in ghosts.

17. Any phobias? Not really.

18. Do you bite your nails? Nope. 

19. Have you had a near death experience? Yes. I have severe food allergies that have caused me to get a little too close for comfort.

20. Do you drink coffee? Yes. Black and multiple times a day.

Do you have any other questions for me? Do this tag yourself and let me know!

POLL: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF CLEANSER TO REMOVE MAKEUP?

I've been inspired to create a new poll asking YOU what your favourite type of cleanser is to remove makeup.

The options are:

1. Cleansing Milk
2. Cleansing Gel
3. Foaming Cleanser
4. Cleansing Water
5. Cleansing Oil
6. Cleansing Wipes
7. Other

Please vote in the Poll to the right. This poll is open until December 21, 2012 until 11:59 pm.

Thanks!

Project Pan: Fourth Product Completed: Biotherm Biosource Cleansing Milk

Yesterday was very busy for me so I didn't have a chance to update the fact that I finished my Biotherm Biosource Cleansing Milk for normal or combination skin in the morning. The normal size of this product is 200 ml but I purchased the 400 ml while it was on special so this took quite a while to finish. Biotherm describes this product as: "This refreshing, delicately scented milk removes makeup and thoroughly cleanses the skin. Rinses well with toner or water. It leaves the skin clear and fresh."

Although I loved how well this product removed makeup I did not love how it made my skin after. I just didn't feel clean. Because of my combination skin, I like to feel squeaky clean. This is a good cleanser for while I'm sick or dehydrated though.




Have you tried this product before? What's your opinion on using a cleansing milk versus a foam or gel?