Mindful Beauty Review

I have had the pleasure of experiencing a handful of products from Mindful Beauty over the last few months. The first thing I loved about using these skin care products, is their fragrance. Each product has the ingredients printed on the front of the label so I know exactly what I am smelling, I didn't have to look far to know its a natural fragrance. When I am using my Mindful Beauty  skincare routine, it transforms my bathroom into a spa. I love wearing makeup almost everyday but I really love cleansing my skin. The cleanser leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and the soothing facial mist is refreshing and rejuvenating.

I love that the products are made to order. You know your ingredients are fresh and the product has not been stored for a significant amount of time. I bath often with Elizabeth so we enjoyed a Mindful Beauty Bath Bomb together. It felt good knowing the products I use, I can share with my children on their delicate skin. I have tried a variety of natural skincare and it often falls short for me not performing the way I want it too. I am particularly impressed with the cleanser and how well it draws out impurities and how well the scrub works at renewing the skin on my face and body. The scrub is actually quite powerful and the first time I used it, I applied it with a bit too much pressure. Not needed as the scrub does the work for you.

The creator of Mindful Beauty is a Canadian, beauty loving, momma and I just love that she is creating safe skincare for all the other moms trying to stay fresh while keeping their homes safe! You can shop Mindful Beauty in their Etsy Shop here. 

15 Minute Everyday Makeup

I don't feel like I need makeup on to leave the house but I do enjoy wearing it and I love the process of getting ready in the morning. In this makeup tutorial, I take you through my current everyday makeup routine. This look takes me about 15 minutes to complete. The focus is on skin, foundation products are my favourite and the eyes are super simple. I have key makeup pieces in my makeup bag which is what I get ready with each morning. This is a time saver as I am not searching through all of my makeup each day to find what I need. When I try something new, I switch the products out in my makeup bag so the products don't get out of control.

Here is what I am using and doing right now to create a quick, polished, everyday look. Thanks for watching!

I have linked the products I used below, if you want to check any of them out for yourself.

Smashbox Primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear 

Urban Decay All Nighter

Tarte Shape Tape 

Tarte Park Avenue Princess Contour Highlight Palette 

Benefit Ka-Brow

Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette 

Makeup Forever XL Eyeliner 

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara 

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick 

MAC Fix+

Girls Night Out Makeup Tutorial | Urban Decay Born To Run Palette

Shop My Favourite Products From This Look With The Links Below

Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette http://shopstyle.it/l/QDcC

Makeup Forever Aqua XL Eyeliner http://shopstyle.it/l/QDbz

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina http://shopstyle.it/l/Rp2t

MAC Gingerly Blush http://shopstyle.it/l/Rp2Y

St. Tropez Tanning Essentials Review

I was so grateful to receive a PR package of St. Tropez Tanning Essentials to try and share. I have not done a ton of self tanning in the last few years but these products have dramatically changed my at home beauty routine to always include a healthy dose of tanning. After one application my tan was extremely noticeable in a good way, it really gives you the look of a real vacation tan. I used the mousse first and one thing I noticed right away was the green undertone of the product. Green is what we want in our self tanners as it ensures we will not look like oranges.  I used the mitt that had been provided and applied the mousse like I would apply body lotion, rubbing it in. I waited a few minutes, put my PJ's on and went to bed. Does anyone else feel extra excited for the morning when they know they will be waking up to a fresh tan? After just one application I was getting tons of compliments on my tan.

I currently apply the mousse about once a week. I exfoliate my skin with a loofa every night in the shower, I do an extra good job on the nights I am going to be applying my self tanner. I like to use the mist in between my weekly mousse applications for days when I will be taking photos or have a special event, to amplify my tan quickly and easily. I apply the face primer daily before applying my foundation to help my face match the rest of my body. I exfoliate and mask my face regularly and lose that tan quickly so the daily primer is a genius product.

I love that these products are easy to apply and give excellent beautiful results. Once and awhile I do notice a little colour coming off on my bras but other than that, there is not much product transfer in my experience. These are a higher price beauty item but they last a long time and the quality is great! I am hoping to stay bronzed all through the winter this year!

Have you guys tried these products? What are your thoughts? If not, check them out at the links below.

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mist 

St. Tropez Gradual Tan Tinted Face Primer

Urban Decay Born To Run Palette | Makeup Tutorial

I have been having fun creating lots of looks with the Urban Decay Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette over the last few weeks. I have shared some of the different looks I have created below. In the video below, I am creating a soft, blended purple eye look. I barely edited this video, I thought it would be cool for you guys to see how much I blend each colour for a soft everyday look. Sometimes when I edit a makeup tutorial I just give a quick shot of where to apply each colour and then move on to the next step. This look is a quick look that is easy to create any day of the week. Thanks for watching and I hope you guys like it.

If you are interested in checking out some of the products I used, for yourself, I have linked them below.

Urban Decay Born To Run Eyeshadow Palette 

Makeup Forever Aqua XL Eye Pencil

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara 

Summer Dresses | Old Navy

My favourite thing to wear in the summer is a dress! It is effortless and comfortable. Many of my dresses I have had for years, when you have classic shapes in your wardrobe you will be able to wear them for seasons to come and refresh them with accessories. Over the years, I have picked up some of my favourite dresses from Old Navy so I scrolled through their website and linked a bunch I love below. Bonus for shopping dresses during August, many styles are on sale. Here are some of my favourite summer dresses and some new styles I am loving from Old Navy too.

Favourite Old Navy Finds This Year Below (most are on sale)

Click the style name to shop!

Sleeveless V-Neck Maxi Dress 

Ruffle Trim Tie Belt Shirt Dress

Waist Defined Sleeveless V-Neck

Floral Fit & Flare Cami Dress

Boho Tassel-Tie Swing Dress

Plush-Knit Sleeveless Swing Dress

Suspended-Neck Swing Dress

Pure Local Organics Face Oil

I had the pleasure of trying (now I am addicted) to the Pure Local Organics Face Oil for Normal To Oily Skin. Melissa shared the story with me as to how this product came to be, she was working on a natural skincare product that would increase skin cell turn over to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks on her body. After the product performed well on many different skin types it was also developed for the face.

Using skincare that assists will cell turnover has always been important to me as our cell regeneration slows as we get older which is why pores and fine lines appear larger. I was so excited to give this product a try. After using the serum for a month, in the evenings under my regular moisturizer, I noticed an increase in the hydration of my skin, luminosity and overall more youthful appearance.

Because this product was originally formulated for the body, I also used it on my cracked heels in a pinch one evening. This is something I have suffered from since having children and it really hurts. After applying the oil to my heels two nights in a row, my crack was heeled enough that it was no longer opening in the morning when I started my day.

This product does what it says it will do in my experience and thats why I am excited to keep using it!

You can learn more about Pure Local Organics and everything they offer our Lambton County Community on their Facebook page here. 

Pink & Bronze Summer Makeup Tutorial

I have been doing some self tanning lately and that has changed my everyday makeup application. I am still figuring out how to enhance my bronzed skin because the deeper skin tone definitely changes how colours look. It is so fun to play around with my look and try new things. In this makeup tutorial, I show you how I have been initially applying makeup to my bronzed skin. There are more tutorials like this to come this summer so if you like it, I hope you will subscribe to my YouTube channel.  I hope you enjoy the makeup tutorial below and all the products and channels I am talking about in the video have been linked below as well.

Book me for your special event makeup by getting in touch here heatherlapier@gmail.com. I have been travelling across Southwestern Ontario to my makeup clients for 3 years now and I cant wait to hear from you!

Watch The Tutorial 

Get The Look

Smashbox - Photo Finish Pore Minimizing Primer - http://shopstyle.it/l/NrmX

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette - http://shopstyle.it/l/Nrqr

Make Up For Ever MAKE UP FOR EVER - Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner - http://shopstyle.it/l/NrqX

Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation - http://shopstyle.it/l/Nrq4 

FaceStudio Master Blush Color & Highlight Kit - http://shopstyle.it/l/Nrna

Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder - http://shopstyle.it/l/Nrnc

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer - http://shopstyle.it/l/NrrP

Caryl Baker Visage Blushed Lipstick - https://carylbakervisage.com/collections/lipstick/products/lipstick?variant=1314972348

Caryl Baker Visage Brown Balm - https://carylbakervisage.com/products/brow-balm?variant=21793952708

My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatheraudreyl/

Social Inspiration

Erica Camden On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/camden1224/videos

Sazan Hendrix On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/SazanBarzani

Love Taza Blog (my most favourite blogger) http://lovetaza.com/

Caryl Baker Visage Vitamin Enriched Defence Cream | Product Review

I get a lot of questions about what skincare I use. I change my skincare routine all the time because I love trying new products. One product that I used for years and I have been using again recently is the Vitamin Enriched Defence Cream from Caryl Baker Visage. I have combination skin and as I get older, despite my oiliness, I need increased moisture throughout the day under my makeup and at night. I love the creamy texture of this moisturizer and how well it absorbs into my skin because of it's water based formula. I also love that it includes an SPF 15. This level of SPF is great for my everyday wear. If I am going to be in the sun for an extended period of time I will layer on an SPF 60 but I like that this moisturizer has me covered for a baseline protection.

As you know, I also love to wear makeup most days and in my experience this moisturizer works excellent for a base. This moisturizer is just hands down a great every day cream at an affordable price. If you are unsure if this is the right hydration product for you, just pop in to your local Caryl Baker Visage and their Face Experts would be happy to help you find the perfect skincare for your unique needs.

At Home Spa Night | HAL | Monat First Impression | Self Tanner

I am all about my at home beauty regime. Taking care of my skin, hair and nails helps me to feel like a woman amidst the messiness of my everyday life. Check out what I was up to a few Saturday evenings ago.

Products Used Vita Liberata 10 Minute Tan Monat Kendra Woltz Arbonne Cellular Renewal Mask
Caryl Baker Visage Red Berry Gommage

May Favourites | Fashion & Beauty | HAL

Nickel & Suede Rose Gold Leather Tear Drop 

Good Catch Lipstick Queen Lipstick 

Classic Denim Jacket 

Smashbox Primer 

KISS Lashes
http://shopstyle.it/l/Ldhb

http://shopstyle.it/l/Ldf3 

http://shopstyle.it/l/Ldgm 

Everyday Glam | Makeup By HAL | Caryl Baker Visage Free Spirit Palette

I have posted a few pictures of me wearing this look and have received some very kind comments on it. I create it pretty quickly using some of my current favourite makeup items (linked below and in the video information box) but there are a few techniques I use that I think really give this look a fresh, sexy summer vibe. The star of the show is the Caryl Baker Visage Free Spirit Palette. I hope you will hang with me while I get ready in the makeup tutorial below.

My H&M Denim Shorts http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtev

My H&M Sun Hat http://shopstyle.it/l/JteD

Similar Off The Shoulder White Tops http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtgm

http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtgu

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation http://shopstyle.it/l/JtgH

Makeup Forever Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtfy

Still Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtj2

Caryl Baker Visage Free Spirit Collection https://carylbakervisage.com/collections/free-spirit 

Tarte Powder Brush http://shopstyle.it/l/Jtjg

Spring Makeup Tutorial | Caryl Baker Visage Free Spirit Collection

I have been having so much fun creating a glowing spring face with the Caryl Baker Visage, Free Spirit Collection the last week. I instantly loved this palette because when I have almost everything I need in one place, it makes life easier and I am all about efficiency. The mirror in the palette is huge for an easy full face application. The makeup pans are individually refillable which is smart so I can refill just my favourite colours when they run out. The pigments are vibrant and the products are blendable.

All of the shades in this collection compliment each other beautifully so I will be able to create a variety of looks. I don't like to limit myself to just use shadows on my eyes and blush on my cheeks so I consider all colours fair game for creating new looks. In the makeup tutorial below, I show you how I used one of the eyeshadows to contour my face. I hope you will check out this tutorial, I share lots of tips for using the Free Spirit Collection and some more reasons I love this makeup! If you want to try the Free Spirit Collection for yourself, you can visit a Caryl Baker Visage location and have the colours applied on you. That is one of the reasons I love CBV, you have an opportunity to try the products before you buy them, with the assistance of a Face Expert.

Here is the full makeup tutorial. 

You can find a full description and pricing on the Caryl Baker Visage Free Spirit Collection here.

If you are in Sarnia you can connect with our Caryl Baker Visage on Facebook or Instagram.

Many more spring makeup tutorials, beauty tips and fashion trends to come.
xoxo
Audrey

Stila Stay All Day Review

I received the Stila Stay All Day Foundation in a PR package a few weeks ago and was so excited to try out a new full coverage foundation, (full coverage foundation is my favourite). I have been wearing this foundation everyday for almost three weeks now and am happy to share my thoughts.

Here is how Stila describes this product.
"Stila Stay All Day Foundation is a lightweight, high definition, buildable coverage, oil free, matte foundation. Conveniently hidden inside the cap is a creamy, full-coverage refillable concealer that blends seamlessly to instantly neutralize under-eye circles and hide skin imperfections. This ultra long-wearing, water resistant formula is designed to Stay All Day, and looks and feels natural on skin."

What I love about this foundation.
The coverage is buildable, when you use less product you achieve a more sheer coverage and when you use a full pump or more of the foundation, you get a flawless finish, so the product is versatile. This foundation lasts for most of the day on me, but by the end of the day it has broken up in my t-zone revealing my skin. I did love the finish and coverage though for the time it lasted on my skin. The product has no fragrance and is comfortable to wear. I love that the concealer is in the cap and the colour with peach undertones really brightens my under eye! I will continue to wear this foundation for everyday.

What I don't love about this foundation.
The pump for the foundation is a little tricky to use. If I just wanted a half pump for a light coverage look, or if I wanted a half pump more to add another layer of coverage I ended up wiping product away and throwing it in the garbage. As I said in the video, I have oily skin, so on me this was not a matte finish foundation. In my makeup artistry work, I would use this product on normal to dry skin types for the best skin type match. When applied to dryer skin, I do think this foundation would wear longer and more matte but not as much on an oilier skin type.

Check out the shade range of the Stila Stay All Day Foundation here. 

I am so grateful to have received this product and I hope you guys found this review helpful. I shared my thoughts in a first impression video/vlog as well, check that out here.

OOTD | Spiritual Gangster

I always get a ton of love for this Spiritual Gangster sweatshirt when I wear it. I originally purchased it from Lenox in Sarnia but I linked some similar styles below. I have also shared the makeup details for this look, I am currently loving full coverage foundation, bright lips and false lashes. And sweatshirts, all the sweatshirts, as mentioned in this post here . I hope your week is off to a great start guys, I have some more fun posts coming at you this week but I would love to know what your favourite content types are, family, fashion, faith, beauty, lifestyle, food? Comment below or on social media, I want to know!

KISS PR Unboxing

I love KISS Beauty products and was so excited to receive this PR package, I wanted to share it with you. I normally purchase my KISS products from Walmart. I hope you like this video, I will be sharing more about these products as I use them, here and on Instagram.

Here is the link to my KISS False Nail Review

Here is the link to my False Eyelash Application Tutorial

Real, Fast, Everyday Makeup | HAL

This is me, getting ready for the day, while the kids eat their breakfast. This is a real, everyday makeup look and while its not necessary, a little dust here and there makes me feel polished and ready to take on the day. In real time this look took me about 15 minutes but I wanted it to be super short for all you ladies who just want some super quick inspiration. Enjoy this 1 minute makeup tutorial. I showcase one of my all time favourite, time saving makeup tricks in this video.

Thanks for watching!

Shop some of my favourite, everyday makeup essentials here.

Infiniti PRO by Conair Curl Secret Review | Life Episode

Last week I did a little casual vlogging over a few days and I put it all together in the video below. If you have been hanging out with me on Instagram Stories the last few weeks, you know I have been playing around with the Infiniti PRO by Conair Curl Secret . I used the curling iron last week to get ready for my Valentines date and shared my thoughts on the beauty tool while I curled my hair. Check out the video below to find out my thoughts on the Infiniti PRO by Conair Curl Secret. What is your favourite beauty tool for curling your hair? Comment below or on social media, I want to know.

Thanks for watching!

My Favourite Fragrances

Since our first Christmas together, Tyler and I have been gifting each other with fragrances for holidays and special occasions. It is really fun to smell through a fragrance section and try to choose one that will suite your loves personality. It is also awesome to have a collection of different fragrances to wear that will compliment different situations and looks. Lastly, my fragrances now hold special meaning. My favourite is Chanel Mademoiselle this is the first fragrance Tyler ever gifted me in the travel set . I love the smell, I love its staying power, I love how it makes me feel so womanly, I love that he loves it and I experience so many memories every time I wear it. Chanel Mademoiselle is definitely the overall fragrance of my closet. When your loved one is choosing a fragrance for you, you know its pleasing to them too, which I think is pretty special. Anytime Tyler takes the time to choose something for me, I always hold it dear. My favourite fragrance on Tyler is Bleu Chanel. Chanel can really do no wrong with fragrances in my opinion, expensive yes, but they last and the quality is exceptional.

If you need some last minute Valentines gift inspiration, check out some of my favourites fragrances below.

For Women 

For Men

Lipstick Queen Dating Game Collection

In this video watch as I try on the Lipstick Queen Dating Game Collection and offer you my initial thoughts on this creamy pink lipstick collection. There are four medium coverage, creamy lipsticks to choose from featuring a nourishing formula with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, for beautifully conditioned lips. I love this creamy lipstick formula, the downside is that it does transfer when you kiss your Valentines. My whole household has been rocking my personal favourite shade, Mr. Right Now;) If you prefer a hydrating lipstick that allows you to rub your lips together, you will really like Lipstick Queen lipsticks. The variety of undertones offered in the Dating Game Collection is sure to provide you with a pink that is perfect for you. The Lipstick Queen Dating Game Collection will launch February 1st and you can find it at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques and BeautyBoutique.ca 

Full Video Here

Good Catch

Mr Right

Bad Boy

Mr. Right Now

Lipstick Queen Dating Game Collection $32 each
Good Catch, a soft flattering pink with warm undertones
Mr. Right, a bright warm rosy pink with hints of cherry coral
Mr. Right Now, (my favourite) a bold magenta with cool undertones
Bad Boy, a shocking fuchsia pink with cool undertones