My Updated Makeup Collection- Autumn 2016

My collection has grown and changed since the last time I showed my makeup collection so I thought it was time I did an update. Just in case it isn't obvious to anyone, I am NOT trying to brag about my makeup. I love to be nosy and look at other people's makeup collections so I thought I would share mine for all you other nosy people out there. I know I have a lot of makeup, I am lucky and have received much of it as gifts from family and friends. I also save up my money and mostly only spend it on makeup. I have attached links for the products I have reviewed in the past.

We'll go by Category starting today with mostly powder products:

Eyeshadow Palettes:

Urban Decay Naked 2

Urban Decay Naked 3

Urban Decay Naked Basics

Urban Decay Naked Basics 2

Lorac Pro

Lorac Pro 2

theBalm NUDE'tude

L'Oreal La Palette Nude 2

itCosmetics Naturally Pretty

Smashbox #Shapematters

Smashbox Full Exposure

Too Faced Natural Eyes

Sleek Vintage Romance

I ❤ Makeup Naked Chocolate

Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Bronze 

Sonia Kashuk eye on neutral shimmer

essence How to Make Nude Eyes

Wet n Wild Comfort Zone

Wet n Wild Petal Pusher

Single Eyeshadows:

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe, Inked in Pink, Bad to the Bronze, Pure Nude, Creamy Beige

L'Oreal Color Infaillible Eyeshadows in Time Resist White and Tender Caramel

L'Oreal Color Riche eyeshadows in Cafe Saint Germain and Quartz Fume

Kiko Cream Crush Lasting Colour Eyeshadow in 05 Pearly Silver Rose 

e.l.f Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in Soiree

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eyeshadow in Rio de Rose Gold

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin

Seventeen Eyeshadow in Rose Quarz

Nomad eyeshadow in Spice Market

Sephora Eyeshadow in Girl Talk

M.A.C eyeshadows in Satin Taupe and Naked Lunch

Blushes and Cheek Palettes:

Lancome Blush Subtil in Aplum

Nars Blush in Deep Throat and Orgasm

NYX Blush in Angel

Milani Powder Blush in Tea Rose

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso and Red Vino

Model co Blush in Cosmopolitan

theBalm Hot Mama

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Hot Pink

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil

Bourjois Aqua Blush in Nude

Sleek Blush by 3 Pink Lemoade 

e.l.f. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in St. Lucia

Urban Decay Naked Flushed in Native

Tarte Park ave. Princess Contour Palette 

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour blush Blush in Glisten

Tarte Pin up Girl Amazonian Clay 12-hour blush Palette

Benefit Box o' Blushes

Bronzers:

Bourjois Dèlice de Poudre (Chocolate Bronzer)

Soap & Glory Solar Powder

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder in Bronze -03

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil 

Highlighters:

LAQA & co B'lighter in Peacher's Daughter

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Sleek Face Contour Kit in Light

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Opal

Benefit Watt's Up!

Face Powder:

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

City Color HD Powder

Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder

Clinique Blended Face Powder

Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder

If you want to take a walk down memory lane, here are my previous collection posts:

• Earliest Blush Collection
• Earliest Bronzer & Highlighter Collection 
• Face Collection 2015
• Eyes Collection 2015
• Lips Collection 2015

Updated Makeup Storage and Organization

The last time I showed my makeup storage was over a year ago and I've made quite a few changes to how I organize my makeup since then. If you want to take a trip down memory lane you can see how my makeup storage used to look here.
The point of this post is to share how I organize my makeup and maybe give some tips on how to store your makeup. I also made the brands/companies clickable so it's easier for you to shop the storage options for yourself.  Come back next week for my updated makeup collection posts. 

I'll start with my vanity which I got from Bed, Bath and Beyond (I think my exact model is discontinued but I found a similar one). It has a tri-fold mirror and a fake marble counter top as well as a drawer and a cupboard for storage. I added the vanity lights on top.

I used a file organizer from Staples to display my eyeshadow palettes. Not only is this a good way to store them, I also am more inclined to use them because they're all in my line of sight.

I got the hexagon shaped rose gold dish from Urban Outfitters and I use it to store my everyday skincare (and my little rose gold bunny). I got the 3 drawer organizer from Amazon and I use it to store my highlighters and cheek palettes (top), blushes (middle), bronzer and cream blush (bottom). I bought the vase, stones and flower from Michael's.

 My eyeliners are held in a purple flower pot that I filled with clear beads. I store (most) my lipsticks in this acrylic holder from the dollar store but you can also find them on Amazon. Behind that I keep my larger blush palettes. My eyeshadow sticks and lip pencils are stored in this rose gold candle holder from Anthropologie. 

I converted this flower pot I found in a hardware store into a brush holder. I filled each side with clear beads so the brushes will stand up. I don't have a link for this one but it's really easy to convert any small flower pot. I especially like this one because it has a distressed vintage look and a way to separate my face and eye brushes.

 I got my two-sided vanity mirror from Hudson's Bay. I got my everyday makeup bag from Milly Green. I painted an Ikea container (similar but different lid) with Rose Gold paint to keep my cotton pads and Q-tips.

In my vanity drawer I keep my most used eyeshadow palettes (itCosmetics, Too Faced, Naked Basics 1&2), my least used/small eyeshadow palettes and my contacts on the left. I keep my single shadows in this organizer from Bed, Bath and Beyond.

In my side cupboard I use this mesh drawer from Bed, Bath and Beyond to keep my foundations and various beauty tools in the first section, less used skincare in the second section, and my samples and less used makeup in the back.

On the bottom shelf of the cupboard I keep my lip products in this 4 drawer organizer from Bed, Bath and Beyond.  I organize them by colour from Left to Right- Purples/Plums, Reds/Oranges, Pinks and finally Nudes. I keep lips scrubs and lip balms on top.

I hope you enjoyed this look at how I organize and store my makeup. Do you have any good organization or storage tips?

**Let me know if any of the above links stop working. Also note that I am in no way affiliated with/endorse any of the companies or brands I've linked above. I'm just trying to help people organize their makeup :)

Re-Shopping My Stash

I've gotten to a point with my makeup where I have so much that it's hard to remember every product that I own. So as I was reorganizing my collection this weekend, I rediscovered some old favourites and some products that never got enough attention from me. I thought I would collect them up and do a re-shopping my stash post.

Origins Plantscription Youth-renewing Face Oil- I got this mini face oil as part of an Origins set last Christmas and I think I've only used it once since then so I thought it deserved to be tested properly. I'll report back what I think of it.

The Body Shop Honey Bronzer in 01- This was my holy grail bronzer for the longest time but as I started using new bronzers, this one found it's way to the back of my drawer and into the land of the forgotten. I'm glad I've pulled it out again because it seriously is one of my favourites.

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil- I have a lot of hair products but my hair is one of the most neglected parts of my beauty routine. Oops! Anyway this is a nice lightweight hair oil that makes my hair super shiny and soft. It also smells lovely.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo and Antwerp- I was obsessed with these Matte Lip Creams last winter but I haven't brought them out again until now. These are the MOST comfortable matte lip products! I have two different shades a darker pink (San Paulo, top) and a light pink (Antwerp, bottom).

Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Shimmer Palette- I used this palette a lot when I first got it but since then it somehow got replaced by other palettes. I really love the colours, pigmentation and blendability of this palette so I'm going to make an effort to use it more.

Benefit Watt's Up- This came as a Birthday gift from Sephora a few years ago and it was actually the first highlighter I ever owned. I've brought it back out again and I had forgotten how lovely and glowy it is.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk- This is a product that definitively doesn't get enough use from me. It is the perfect base for eyeshadows as it makes your shadows last all day and it really brings out the true colour of the shadow.

City Color HD Powder- I'm not that big of a fan of loose powders so I never really tried this when I got it in a Ipsy bag. I know HD powders are fairly popular so I'll give this one a try.

Have you ever re-shopped your stash? 

What products have you rediscovered?

My UK Travel Makeup Bag

As I mentioned in previous posts I'm travelling to the UK this summer. I'll be gone for just over 3 weeks. (As you read this I'll have already started my journey). I know I'm going to be buying some makeup so I don't want to take too much. 

 This is the travel bag I've been using for the last few years. It's big so it works well for me. I pack makeup on one side and the rest of my beauty products on the other. I'll just be talking about my beauty products in this post but I'm bringing all the regular toiletries as well.

 For skincare I'm not taking much. I have Yes to Carrot Wipes to remove my makeup. Holidays are the only time I use makeup wipes as they're quick and easy. I also have some body lotion in a travel size container. I decanted my Body Shop Vitamin E Sink in Moisture Mask -my skin always gets terribly dry on trips- and my Body Shop Aloe Cleansing Lotion. For face cream I have my Origins GinZing moisturizer. And of course I never go anywhere without my Clean and Clear Spot Treatment.

For my hair I have a travel eva nyc up all night volumizing spray and a Batiste dry shampoo. The travel Shampoo and Conditioner set is from my hairdresser's brand.

For my base I'm only taking my Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream and my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. This BB cream is too dark for me to use in the winter but it should be the perfect match for me on my trip plus it has SPF 35. The concealer can be used for spots and under the eye.

 For my eyes I have my favourite Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara, my Chella eyebrow pencil, my Estee Lauder Brow Setting Gel and my Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Demolition. With the exception of my mascara, I was aiming for small products here.

For lips I have my favourite Lipstick NYX Butter Lipstick in Pops. For some colour I have this Teeez lipstick in Killing me Softly (see my July Ipsy Bag review). I have ChapStick in the Cake Batter flavour and my beloved Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey.

 I have mini sizes of Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray and Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer.

 For palettes I'm taking only one eyeshadow palette, Too Faced Natural Eyes is perfect for travel and has every neutral colour I would want. I also have my Urban Decay Flushed palette in Native as it has a bronzer, highlighter and blush in a compact case with a large mirror.

For brushes I tried to take as few as possible. For foundation and concealer I have my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. For Blush and Bronzer I have the Real Techniques Multipurpose Brush. I have brush protectors over those. For my eyes I have my Zoeva 227 and 231 and I have 2 double ended brushes the Naked 2 brush and the c476 Crown Brush. I'm bringing more eye brushes so I can do different looks without cleaning my brushes.

How Much Does My Makeup Collection Cost?

This is a post I've seen other bloggers do recently and I thought it would be an interesting follow up post to my Makeup Collection Series I posted last week. I've only included my makeup products and not skincare. It's interesting to see how much money I've spent on makeup over the years. It would appear I have a fairly expensive collection. I've calculated the cost based on Canadian Dollars. Also a large percentage of my collection has been gifts from family or friends. I've been very lucky!

Bronzer- $68
Blush- $143
Highlighters- $86
Cheek Palettes- $165
Face Products (Foundation, Powder, Concealer etc.)- $272
Single Eyeshadow- $192
Eyeshadow Palletes- $443
Mascara- $56
Eyeliners- $339
Brows- $34
Lip Products- $413
Brushes- $249

Grand Total: $2460

How much is your collection worth?

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Brushes

This is the last day in my Makeup Collection Series. All I have left to showcase are my brushes. I love collecting brushes and I have a few favourite brands. As always I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Eye Brushes

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush

Real Techniques Domed Shadow Brush

Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush

Real Techniques Accent Brush

Real Techniques Brow Brush

Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush

Zoeva Wing Liner

Zoeva Luxe Soft Definer

Zoeva Luxe Petite Crease

MAC 219

MAC 217

Urban Decay Naked 2 Brush

Urban Decay Naked 3 Brush

e.l.f Professional Eyeshadow Brush (x2)

Unknown (sorrry!)

Quo Liner Brush

Quo Crease Blender Brush

Crown Crease/Shadow Brush

 Face Brushes

Real Techniques Stippling Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Real Techniques Multi Task Brush

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Zoeva Luxe Sheer Cheek

Zoeva Face Shape

Zoeva Silk Finish

Zoeva Powder

Zoeva Concealer Buffer

Sephora Pro Foundation 47

Simply Simmons Fan

Sonia Kashuk no.124

 Organization

In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

I keep the majority of my brushes in this cute planter I got from the hardware store. I filled it with beads so the brushes would stand up. I have face brushes on the left and eye brushes on the right. My dual ended brushes are kept horizontal in the white box behind.

Thank you so much to everyone who kept up with this series! If you saw anything throughout the week you'd like me to review just let me know! I had a lot of fun looking through all the products I own and I hope you enjoyed it too! 

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Skincare

All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. If you missed yesterday's post you can find it here.  I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Today I'm focusing on skincare. Although not technically makeup, skincare is one of the most important steps in a makeup routine. I used to think skincare was boring but I've since seen the error of my ways and my collection has grown accordingly. I have a post reviewing all my skincare from the body shop here. If you see any other products you'd like to see reviewed just let me know!

Daily Moisturizers

Ole Henrikson Nurture Me
The Body Shop Illuminating Moisture Cream
Aveeno Fresh Essentials Nourishing Moisturizer
Acure Day Cream
Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Cleansers/Makeup Remover

Bioderma (Sensitive Skin)

Burt's Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes

Origins Checks and Balances

The Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz

The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleaner

Neutrogena All-in-one Makeup Removing Wipes

Face Oils

Origins Plantscription Youth Renewing Face Oil

Josie Maran Argan Oil

Mitchell and Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil

Josie Maran Argan Oil Light

Night Cream and Serum

Origins High Potency Night-a-Mins

The Body Shop Aloe Protective Serum

Eye Treatment

Skyn Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

Masks

Glam Glow ThirstyMud (review)

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Glam Glow YouthMud

Glam Glow SuperMud

The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-in Moisture Mask 

Exfoliators

Hey Honey Take it Off 

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish

Spot Treatments

Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

 Organization

In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

My daily used skincare sits on top of the set on drawers on my vanity so I can have easy access.

 The rest of my skincare resides in the last two sections of the mesh drawer in my cabinet. My more frequently used (for example once a week products) are in the middle section and my least used skincare is in the very back.

Tomorrow is the last day of my Makeup Collection Series. I hope you've enjoyed my week of makeup collection posts so far. Remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!

My Makeup Collection Spring 2015: Lips

All this week I'm showcasing my makeup collection. If you missed yesterday's post you can find it here.  I really like looking at other people's makeup collections so I thought I'd share mine. I'll be putting together a list of the products I own in each makeup category as well as how I organize my makeup collection. This is also a good way for me to keep track of what makeup I own. I am, of course, in no way trying to brag about my collection! 

Today I'm focusing on my lip products. Lip gloss, lipstick, stains etc. Because I organize my lip products based on colour family and not type of product, that's how I'm going to list the products in this post. If you see any products you'd like to see reviewed or swatched just let me know!

Nude

Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Nude

NYX Butter Lipstick in Pops

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in White Russian

Smashbox Lipstick in Pout

Rimmel Apocalips in Solstice

Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss

Urban Decay Lipstick in Naked (mini)

Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Naked (mini)

Stila Lip Glaze in Amaretto

Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope 

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Crayon in Nudist

Red

NYX Butter Lip Balm in Red Velvet

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in Red

Bite High Pigment Pencil in Meritage 

Rimmel Apocalips in Aurora

Stila Lip Glaze in Persimmon

Stila Lip Glaze in Cranberry

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural (mini)

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Lets Travel the World

Pink

Starlooks Lip Gloss in Cuddle

Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm

Stila Lip Glaze in Passion Fruit

Stila Lip Glaze in Strawberry Cream

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Covergirl Nature luxe gloss balm in Hibiscus 

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Picnic in the Park

City Color Creamy Lip Stain in Flirtini 

Clinique Chubby Stick in Super Stawberry

NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee 

Revlon Matte Balm in Elusive

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp

Maroon/Burgundy 

J.Cat Wonder Lip Paint in Mad Splatter

Stila Lip Glaze in  Dazzle Berry

Marc Jacobs Lip Vinyl in Kissability

Noyah Lipstick in Deeply in Mauve

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Exotic Island

Lush Liquid Lipstick in Confident

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo

Estee Lauder Lipstick in Crystal Pink

Maybelline Elixir in Celestial Coral

Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Berry Nude

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Parisian Passion

Lipsticks

Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake

Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum

Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple

Maybelline Lipstick in Blushing Beige

Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Touch of Spice

Maybelline Matte Lipstick in Siren in Scarlett

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 14

MAC Syrup

Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 107

Lip Treatments

EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint, Strawberry Sorbet, Summer Fruit, Lemon Drop 

and Honeysuckle Honeydew

Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss and Caramel Cream Kiss

Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub

Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm

elf Lip Exfoliator 

 Organization

In case you missed my last few posts, this is my vanity where I keep/do all my makeup. I got it from Bed Bath and Beyond and my dad hooked up a basic vanity light fixture above. Most my products are kept in the cupboard or the drawer but a few products are kept in a 3 drawer storage on top of the desk.

 I keep my favourite lipsticks displayed on my vanity in this lipstick holder. I organize them by brand going across and by shade family going down.

All the rest of my lip products are stored in this container in my cupboard. I also organize them by shade. Drawers R-L Maroon/Burgundy, Pink, Red and Nude.

I hope you enjoy my week of makeup collection posts and remember to ask if you want a review of any of the products mentioned. Also let me know if you have any of these products and what you think of them!