All About Purple from Cosmetic Proof: August Canadian Beauty Bloggers Guest Post

Happy Monday everyone, today I am bringing to you the August guest post from my fellow Canadian Beauty Blogger Jayne from Cosmetic Proof . To find out what her favorite purple beauty products are, keep on reading!

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Hi Everyone! I'm Jayne from Cosmetic Proof and I am psyched to be on Jasmine's blog today! This month's CBB guest-post theme is all about the color purplewhich, if I were forced to choose, is my favourite colour. It's a colour I gravitate to in my accessories, clothing and of course cosmetics!

Tools of the Trade from Ivory Avenue: April Canadian Beauty Bloggers Guest Post

Good evening everyone, today I am bringing to you the April Guest post from my fellow Canadian Beauty Blogger Natalie from Ivory Avenue. To find out what her must have makeup tools are, keep on reading!

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Hey beauties! My name is Natalie, and I write a blog called Ivory Avenue. Ivory Avenue is a wild collection of beauty, fashion and lifestyle – though this is a rough definition. I really blog about whatever tickles my fancy.

I'll be taking over Jasmine's blog for the day as part of the Canadian Beauty Bloggers monthly guest posting, and today I'll be talking about my top tools for beauty. I've avoided the obvious tools like tweezers and nail clippers, and really focused on items I would really miss if I didn't have them.

Forever XXI Pastel Eyelash Curler, $3.80 // Do you really need an eyelash curler? I don't know. I find it really helps define my lashes, and is an absolute must-have for my makeup bag. I haven't noticed a difference in quality from brand to brand, but there is a massive difference in price. If you're trying an eyelash curler for the first time, I'd go for a cheaper one, and see if you like it. 

e.l.f. Studio Kabuki Face Brush, $6.00 // I love this kabuki brush! I always order extra when e.l.f. has a 50% off sale (yes, those happen!) This brush is dense enough to really pack the powder, but the bristles are so soft that it's like using a pillow to apply makeup - yes, that's an exaggeration, but you get the point.

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush, $8.99 // This was a game changer for me. I love using gel/liquid liners, but the bristle brushes can be such a pain. This took a little bit of getting used to, but it makes a huge difference in using gel/liquid liners. It's so neat, clean and tidy - I love it. You can do thin lines, thicker lines, and I found I had total control.

EcoTools Bamboo Tapered Blush Brush, $8.99 // I've tried many a blush brushes in my time, and this is by far my favourite to get the perfect amount of product across the cheeks. It blends beautifully, and is such a joy to use. I use this only for powder blushes, but apparently it can be used for cream blushes as well.

Sephora Pro Airbrush Concealer Brush #57, $29.00 // I bought numerous concealer brushes a few years ago from various brands, but they ended up being very useless or shed too much. There's nothing I hate more than shedding brushes! I found my fingers were better at getting a natural finish - until I tried this brush. It blends concealer, without removing much of the product. So you're left with great coverage, without it looking like there's that much coverage! For someone like me who often gets spots, it's pretty critical to know how to conceal well.

And that's my job done. What are your must-have beauty tools? Share with me in the comments section below! Feel free to check out my blog at Ivory Avenue! Have a good day!

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To check out other CBB member's makeup tool must haves, see the links below!

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Skincare Essentials from Megan Joy: March Canadian Beauty Bloggers Guest Post

Happy sunday everyone! Today I have a guest post on skincare essentials from the lovely Megan, a fellow member of the Canadian Beauty Bloggers (CBB). If you are interested in what she uses every day to achieve beautiful skin (spoiler alert: there is a lot of Lush), keep on reading!

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Hi everyone, I'm Megan from MeganJoy.ca and I am super excited to be guest blogging on The Happy Sloths. I discovered Jasmine's blog a few months ago and I've been coming back daily ever since. She has some of the most beautiful nail swatches I've ever seen!

Today I'm going to be taking you through my daily skincare routine! I have rosacea and sensitive skin that is usually dry but sometimes combination depending on the season. These products are definitely tailored towards sensitive skin, which basically means they are good for everyone. As a beauty blogger I change up my skincare regimen fairly often while trying out new things, but these are the staples that I always come back to time and time again. 

Morning:

Left to right: Lush Celestial Moisturizer, Lush Eau Roma Water, Lush Angels on Bare Skin, Lush Enchanted Eye Cream

So...I like Lush. A lot. I've found some things that just really work, so why mess with a good thing? :)

I start my day off with Angels on Bare Skin, which is a cleanser that contains ground almonds and lavender to exfoliate the skin. It also has kaolin clay, lavender oil and rose absolute balance and reduce redness. I just started using this cleanser a few weeks ago and it has already replaced my other Lush morning cleanser! My skin feels dewy and hydrated afterwards.

Next up is toner! I like the Eau Roma because it only has two ingredients - rose water and lavender water. It helps with dryness, redness or irritation.

I follow up with the Enchanted Eye Cream which is light but still hydrating. It's creates a nice canvas for my under-eye concealer.

Finally, I use my all time favourite moisturizer - Celestial. This stuff smells like sugar cookies. SO YUMMY! It has almond milk, vanilla water and other super soothing and gentle ingredients. It's light enough to use in the morning under foundation but it also keeps my skin from becoming dehydrated.

Night:

Left to right: Lush Ocean Salt Scrub, Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleanser, Lush Aqua Marina Cleanser, Keihl's Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream, Lush Full Of Grace Serum Bar

I wear quite a bit of makeup so sometimes I need a makeup remover and a cleanser at night. I start off with the new Marcelle cleansing gel to remove my makeup, this does a good job of removing eye makeup as well. I sometimes need to rub a bit to get stubborn mascara off but it doesn't irritate my skin. 

I follow that up with the Aqua Marina cleanser which contains seaweed and calamine lotion! Sometimes I skip this step, but I like to use Aqua Marina if my skin is particularly irritated because it helps to reduce redness.

Twice a week I use the Ocean Salt scrub which is a coconut cream and sea salt scrub. You can use it all over your body too which is great! It helps get rid of black heads and leaves skin feeling super soft. I have to rub gently though, the pieces of salt are large and can irritate skin on my face if I apply too much pressure.

Next up is eye cream! I like applying something thicker and more deep conditioning and right now I'm using the Keihl's Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream. It doesn't do a lot for wrinkles but it does leave my eye area feeling super hydrated.

Finally I apply the Full of Grace Serum Bar (also from Lush, no surprise) by rubbing it between my hands for a few seconds until it starts to melt, then applying to my face. The tropical butters, calming chamomile and antioxidant mushroom extract create a silky smooth serum that has replaced my night cream recently. It's also preservative-free!

I hope you enjoyed my my first guest post as much as I enjoyed writing it! All of the other ladies from the Canadian Beauty Bloggers network have done guest posts too, all with their own take on the theme of "Skin Care Essentials". Be sure to check them out, they are listed below! Thanks to Jasmine for letting me share her little corner of the internet today!

Check out Megan's awesome beauty blog, go to MeganJoy.ca. To check out the skin essentials of the other Canadian Beauty Bloggers (CBB) members, see the links below!

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