Sisters, Not Twins

A lot of women ask me what the difference is between our colour correcting tinted moisturizer (CCTM) and our MakeSense Foundations. Why would you want one over the other? I love both of these products and I utilize them in different ways. It all depends on what I’m doing that day and what kind of coverage I need. Some women love a natural look whereas some women prefer full coverage.

On an everyday basis, I love our CCTM. Not only does it moisturize your skin, it actually helps balance out the redness on your face (which I have a lot of) and feels absolutely weightless. On top of that, it helps decrease sun and age spots. It honestly feels like I’m wearing nothing at all, which I love for my more casual days, and I can apply this with my fingers. It’s so quick and easy to apply. Every day I work out in a warehouse managing shipping, so most of the time I don’t want to feel like I’m wearing makeup at all. I want to look polished, but still natural as I run around and organize paperwork with skids. Freckles still poke through, which I love some days. I’m embracing the freckles!

When I want a little more coverage and to look like I have a flawless complexion, I will reach towards our MakeSense Foundation. This stuff is amazing! I apply it with a brush, however you can also use a sponge or even your fingers if you wish. It goes on so well and blends like a dream. Our MakeSense Foundation is water-resistant and lasts on me all day long. Many foundations will break down on me at the 5 hour mark (which is inconvenient for those of us with a 9-5 job!) and will look terrible by noon hour. This foundation lasts until I decide to wash it off. Below shows a photo of me waking up after a fun night out, when I fell asleep without washing my face first (this is a big no-no! You should always wash your face before bed time). But our cosmetics are jam packed with our incredible SeneGence skincare, so although it’s not great to sleep in your makeup, my skin did receive some anti-aging benefits!

               

Full Disclosure: This was after a night of heavy 

drinking, dancing, sweating, and eating.

This foundation also has our mechanical shield in it which is equivalent to an SPF 15! If you top it over our Day Time Moisturizer, that shield bumps up to the equivalent of an SPF 30!!!! I love our makeup and skincare. These babies also colour adjust to adapt to your skins pigmentation. That technology in a foundation is so cool and very much needed. That means that there is minimal stress when picking a shade.

So whether you’re looking for lightweight and natural, or full coverage flawlessness, we have you covered! Both will give you a different look, but one of these is right for you. Hey, maybe even both.

Until next time, good night my friends.

Xo

CherryTrish

Volcanic Bliss

People have asked me over the years if it really is important to exfoliate your skin. The answer is always YES! Whether it is your body or your face, exfoliating your skin is crucial because it sluffs off old, dry, flakey skin and exposes the youthful, radiant, healthy cells that give us the sexy glow we all crave. However, when choosing an exfoliator, there are some things to think about.

Some exfoliators can be way too harsh on your skin and actually end up causing more damage than benefits. If the exfoliating particles are too large and too sharp, you can actually tear your skin and cause infection. That is NOT the result we are ever looking for. People think that they require an abrasive exfoliator to see any results. This definitely is not the case.

One of the most incredible, natural exfoliators on the planet is volcanic ash. Not only is it a very fine particle, it does more than just sluff off the dead cells. The Vanuatu volcanic ash that is used in SeneGence products also has anti-bacterial qualities which makes it great to help with skin rashes, blemishes, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and yes, even cellulite and stretchmarks (heck yah!!!!). This volcanic ash is also high in sulphur which is an active mineral ingredient to help your body resist bacteria AND also destroy it. What an awesome ingredient this is that makes a HUGE difference in your skin!

When it comes to looking after your skin, all over your body from your head to your toes, you really should be taking advantage of the natural wonders of the world. Look into ingredients that people have been using for centuries and embrace them. I love finding the skincare secrets of the world and experiencing them myself. When I was able to discover products with Vanuatu volcanic ash as a main ingredient, I was blown away and I will definitely be using these for years to come. My skin is healthy and glowing, smooth and radiant. I use the Body Scrub with Vanuatu volcanic ash before I self-tan (to help get the streak free glow I love) and the Polishing Exfoliator twice a week to keep the dead cells off so my skincare can treat the healthy cells and penetrate deep to correct any damaged ones. Both of these products (as well as the Facial Resurfacer) also include the amazing SenePlex Complex! In a nutshell, this patented formula works to rejuvenate your cells 23.3% faster. That means that plumper, healthier cells are coming to the surface quicker. This is a GAME CHANGER in your skincare regime.

Overall, understanding your skin care ingredients are crucial to ensure that your skin is getting the pampering it needs so that you are looking your best at all times. Utilizing some of nature’s hidden secrets is also a great way to care for your skin and begin to understand other cultures from around the world. To me… it’s a win-win!

Until next time, goodnight my friends!

Xo
CherryTrish

Miracles Happen When You're Fast Asleep

There’s a lot of truth behind this statement. I have just spent the last week battling one heck of a virus. My favourite defense? Sleep! I love sleep normally, but when I’m feeling worse for wear there is nothing like a full on, 10 hour, coma-like sleep. You can wake up feeling like a million bucks! Do you also remember your mother and your doctor saying “go home and rest” whenever you were sick or injured? It’s a real thing!

Did you know that when you’re asleep is when your body’s cells repair themselves? That’s why whenever you’re not 100% rest is really important. Your cells will fight off bacteria, heal infections and beat those not-so-perfect cells into oblivion! It wasn’t until I understood this that I understood why a night cream is really beneficial for you. I was always the girl who would only use one cream. One for the day time and the same one for at night. Why invest in two creams (the night cream being the more expensive generally) when the day cream does the same thing? In reality… they are very different.

A day cream usually has a thinner consistency compared to the night cream, as it is generally worn under makeup, and can have some sun protection in it (hopefully a mechanical shield as opposed to chemical, eek!). Night cream is the gold mine. Your night cream is filled with all of the goodness of the day cream, only at a much higher potency. This works in conjunction with your skincare routine and amplifies the results. While you’re asleep, your cells will take all of the vitamins and minerals in your night cream and help repair those cells on your face, neck and décolleté. Although night creams generally don’t have any sun protection, as you really wouldn’t need it at night time, it is jam packed full of all the ingredients you skin requires in order to help restore your skin to being the most healthy, youthful, radiant skin that you could possibly have. I have found how essential having a night cream is in any persons beauty regime, especially when anti-aging is a concern for you.

Not only is our night cream filled with SenePlex Complex, which is a kinetic enzyme that increases cellular renewal, but it’s also loaded with ingredients like Algae Extract, which hydrates skin and helps enhance skins ability to repair itself, and also Yeast Extract, which aids in formation of new healthy tissues and promotes new cell formation. This baby works hard while you’re dreaming of big things!

So, now I’m a true believe in the power of a night cream. I won’t go back now! My skin has seen a huge improvement and I think it’s partially due to the impact of benefits my skin see’s while I’m fast asleep. The potency of the night cream is key to improve your skins health and appearance. I’m sold for life!

Until next time, goodnight my friends!

Xo
CherryTrish

Starting A Business Isn't For Me.

For years I had looked onto people starting their own businesses and not understand why they were doing it. How could someone not live with a solid, weekly paycheck? How could someone put all of their energy into something and not know whether it would succeed or fail? How could someone start something without knowing what the road looks like in 1, 5, or 10 years? That was enough to send my anxiety into overdrive.

Take my brother, for example. He has been a proud co-owner of an MMA gym for the past few years. When he first began this venture, I was so proud of him, yet also very surprised. How could he want to begin such a risky venture? It wasn’t until I understood that, to him, the risk was worth the possible reward. His passion is with MMA as he has trained for years and with some of the most prestigious trainers all over the world. Yes, he worked 7 days a week. Yes, he also worked at a restaurant to help keep some money in his pocket while he invested everything back into himself and his business. I didn’t understand why he would work so hard and so long at something… until I saw how successful he was becoming. I saw how much he loved going to work at his own business every single day and spend his days helping others. He loved working with men, women, teens and even children to help get their confidence up and their strength peaked. It made me intrigued to start my own business but I didn’t know where to start. What was I even passionate about?

If you want to know where your passion lies, follow your mind when it wanders. What do you want to spend your free time doing? For me, it was learning about skincare and cosmetics. I loved the artistry of makeup, the science behind skincare, I loved it all! I would spend hours watching videos and reading articles, just to wrap my mind around all of the different techniques and formulas I could. I knew I wanted my career to head in this direction…. but how? After much soul searching, I began to realize that my dream job would be to travel the world and teach people about amazing cosmetics and skincare that actually work. About one month after that I had discovered SeneGence and their superstar product, LipSense. I fell in love with the product and immediately wanted to learn more of what they offered. I joined originally for the discount. Being able to get 20% - 50% off of all orders for a year sounded amazing to me! That wholesale customer membership, which only costed me $55, was the best decision I ever made. When I mentioned to a few close friends that I was using LipSense, they all wanted to try it! I then immediately (and accidentally) turned my wholesale membership into a side business! It took off much faster and higher than I ever anticipated it would. 

Before I knew it, I was building a team and running with the most amazing women I could have ever dreamed! This business was simple and very profitable. I was thrilled! It wasn’t until I was couple of months into this venture when it hit me. I am currently working my dream career! I am teaching people about amazing cosmetics and skincare that do exactly what they say they are supposed to do. I am working on going to trainings and events in Calgary, AB and Tulsa, OK. I am working on earning trips to Sydney, Australia, Costa Rica, and even Disney World! To top it all off, I am also in the process of getting MUA Certified through SeneGence. This business has opened the doors to so many opportunities for me and I couldn’t be more grateful. All because one incredible lady offered me the opportunity to purchase some lipstick and get a great discount. I am forever indebted to her.

If any of you have ever felt the passion to pursue something similar, let me know! I’d love to answer any questions that you have about the business or the products in general. I am always here to help! If you did have interest, you should know that for the month of January if you purchase a wholesale membership/distributorship at $55, SeneGence will give you $55 in product credit! That means your sign up is basically free! This is unheard of and I had to share. Just like Dini shared with me!

I hope you all have had an amazing start to the New Year! LET’S ROCK 2018!

Until next time, goodnight my friends!

Xo
CherryTrish

Topher's Beard and Soap Co. ~ Dead Sea Spa Products

Over the past few weeks I have been testing out some items from Topher's Beard and Soap Co. They are a local company that started with beard care in 2015, but have expanded into bath products as well. They have a Dead Sea Spa Line which includes Detoxifying Dead Sea Bath Salts, Dead Sea Salt & Shea Butter Scrub, and a Dead Sea Mud Mask. I have been testing out the scrub and mud mask over the past couple of weeks.

Dead Sea Salt & Shea Butter Scrub (6oz $12 CDN)

Dead Sea Mud Mask (8oz $22 CDN)

I started with the mud mask, which can be used on the face and body. I have combination skin, which leans more dry in the winter and oilier in the summer. I do also have very large pores with blackheads, so mud masks are usually something I lean towards generally. I was very surprised at how fine the particles were in the mud and how easily the mud spread across my face. I was quickly able to apply a thin, even layer. Immediately you could feel the mask start to work it's magic, but at no point did it ever burn or feel uncomfortable. Within fifteen minutes the mask was totally dry and ready to be removed. The part about mud masks that I really dread is removing them. It usually consists of scrubbing and pulling at your skin, which is NEVER a good idea. This mask came off so easily with warm water. There was no harsh rubbing required. Once the mask was removed my skin felt smooth, soft, and my pores visibly smaller. I will say that after the first use, there was a dry patch on my nose, however when I followed up with my night cream, everything was fine. I also relate that to the season we are in. After the second and third use there were no dry patches, my pore size has reduced dramatically and my overall skin tone has improved. I usually battle redness, which nothing has ever helped, but this mask has been able to reduce that as well. Compared to the L'Oreal mask I reviewed a few weeks back, this one is much more effective and is actually cheaper per oz (L'Oreal is around $15 CDN/1.7oz and this mask sells for $22/8oz). When you're comparing on the other end of the scale, there is GlamGlow SuperMud Treatment. This is a mask that is very hyped up in the beauty community that I did try a few months back and it was nice, but I do find better results with the Dead Sea Mud Mask. GlamGlow is also $79 for only 1.7oz!! Overall, I would highly recommend this mud mask for anyone looking for a pore purifying, skin smoothing result. I think that anyone could use this mask, however if you have very dry skin I would follow up with a moisturizer (which you should do anyways). I was so impressed that I will be repurchasing this mask in the future.

I did also try out the Dead Sea Salt & Shea Butter Scrub. When I saw how large the granules were, I immediately lowered my expectations as I thought that either a) the granules would be too harsh for my sensitive skin, or b) they wouldn't do much as they would be too large to exfoliate properly. I tried this product out on my arms and legs as I have dry skin all over and "alligator skin" on my elbows. As soon as I rubbed the salt over my skin I could feel an instant improvement to the texture. By lightly rubbing granules over my elbows, I was able to penetrate the "alligator skin" and moisturize the layers underneath. Within second my body was able to absorb the natural oils and sluff off the dead, hard skin. I then rinsed the area with water and I couldn't believe the results. I did not apply moisturizer after as I wanted to get the full effect of the oils. After 24hrs, my elbows did have some dryness, however that is a drastic improvement to the "alligator skin" that they were the previous night, and this was after only one use! My arms and legs also still felt just as moisturized, soft, smooth, and healthy as they had the night before when I rinsed the product off. I am very impressed with this product and the effect it has had on my winter skin. I highly recommend this for anyone in the winter months, especially those with very dry skin all year round. I believe this product will become your best friend. However, I will say that you do need to be careful when using this product in the bathtub/shower as the oils will make it slippery. I always have to give Will the heads up when I use this so that he uses extra caution when he goes in to bathe after me.

Overall, these two products were very impressive, especially the Dead Sea Mud Mask. If you are only wanting to try one item from Topher's Beard and Soap Co. first, I would recommend that, especially if you have oily skin. If you are on the drier side, try the Dead Sea Salt & Shea Butter Scrub. I am confident that you will be impressed!

Topher's Beard and Soap Co. has many products on their website, even something for your fur baby! They are local, natural, and a lot of products are even vegan. If you are interested in checking out the products that they offer, their website and social media information is listed below. They are available in many stores across Canada and even a couple in the US. You can find a full list of retailers on their website, along with the products that each one carries. It is best to contact the individual retailer to confirm stock quantities. Of course, you are always welcome to shop online! They will ship worldwide as well (for my international friends!).

Topher's Beard and Soap Co.

http://www.tophersbeardco.com/

Instagram - @tophersbeardco

Facebook - Topher's Beard & Soap Company

Twitter - @tophersbeardco

As always, you guys can find me on Instagram @cherrytrish or on Twitter @cherrytrish17. I also do that SnapChat thing, which is CherryTrish. Let me know if you have tried anything from this company or are interested in trying anything. Did you enjoy these products as much as I did? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

And until next time, goodnight my friends!

WunderBrow.... Lasts for Days???

The first time I had heard of this, Tati (@GlamLifeGuru) was reviewing it for her channel. She gave it really good reviews! I have always loved exploring new ways to complete my brows, so I was intrigued. She had mentioned buying it online and I'm always skeptical on buying things through websites I'm not well aware of. When I went to look into the Morphe items at Showcase here in Canada, I was pleasantly surprised to see this there as well. I got it on sale for $25 (CDN) regularly $35 (CDN). I grabbed it and figured I would try it out for you guys!  

This product claims to create the "perfect eyebrows that last for days". It also says it takes "less than two minutes" and it will "last for days". If these claims were true, it would be a miracle! I don't mind going without makeup, but I find that my eyebrows have a little sparseness to them. Having something like this that is water resistant on a vacation would be incredible.

The WunderBrow came with the product, a spoolie, and instructions. The shade I purchased was blonde. I also wasn't sure about the applicator, so I purchase a dual ended ELF brush (spoolie/angled brush) for $3 (CDN) as I had thought it might be easier for a novice like me.

I have been testing this out for a few weeks now. The applicator the WunderBrow comes with is very difficult to use. It's basically a brush, similar to a small paint brush. I don't understand how they would choose that applicator for this product, but when I use the ELF brush it works wonderfully! First, I spoolie my brows in the general direction that I want them to lay. I have been loving fuller, more natural looking brows lately. I start by lining the base of my brow with WunderBrow using the ELF angled brush. After that, I flick up to blend in with my natural hairs and diffuse the harsh line. Using the pointed end of the brush, I start to create hair like strokes upward and outward. This helps create fuller and more natural looking brows. Using a spoolie, brush the product through to ensure there are no clumps. This will help your eyebrows seem more authentic. If need be, go back through filling in the sparse areas.

 This is a photo of myself (right) and my friend, 

Jackie, at her baby shower. I am rocking 

the WunderBrow here.

Now for the claims... I do believe this product wears for a long period of time. It will only come off when I go to take it off. I believe that I could go swimming or go to the gym and feel confident that my eyebrows would be in tact (at least for the most part). I don't believe it lasts for days, unless you just refuse to wash your face which I find a little unrealistic. This comes off fairly well when using a make-up wipe (as I usually do first) and then the remainder comes off when I use my face wash. You will need to reapply (or at least touch up) the next day. Also, I think that if you're an eyebrow pro you could get great eyebrows within two minutes. I, however, am not so it does take me longer than the claimed time.

Do I think this is a good product? Yes. I think that this is something I will continue to use on days when I have a little more time to get ready. During the week, I do a basic face of makeup and I use something like Benefit Gimme Brow to just add a little volume to my sparse brows. I don't generally have time of creams or pomades.

Would I repurchase this? Yes. I think when I run out of this I will repurchase. I think it's the best eyebrow product that I have used thus far and would be my vacation buddy if there were a beach or swimming pool involved. I really enjoy that it looks so natural, I could even wear it on days that I don't wear much makeup. That is what really makes it travel bag friendly. If I go to a beach, I want to wear SPF moisturizer, waterproof mascara, tinted lip balm, and this.

What are your thoughts? Have you tried this before? Did you enjoy it as much as I did? What did or didn't you like about it? LET ME KNOW! I'd love to find out more about the eyebrow products you're loving, especially for vacationing! Tweet me @cherrytrish17! Or, you can find me on Instagram @cherrytrish!

Until next time, goodnight my friends.

Drugstore Face Mask.... is it better to splurge?

First of all, I want to apologize for being absent for the past few weeks. Between Christmas and New Years I got hit with a cold that morphed itself into a flu virus of epic proportions. I am just starting to feel like myself again, so I knew it was time to get back at it. Time to play guinea pig!

One of my goals with this blog is to try things out and give my unfiltered thoughts so that you guys (my friends) don't waste your money on things. It's so hard to to know the honest reviews of people on the internet, because there are so many sponsorships (both announced and hidden) that can alter how someone presents something. I will not do that. I'm hoping that you guys can look to me to find out the truth on how a product performs for me. As always, if you guys have any questions about products, please feel free to ask me via Instagram, Twitter or even as a comment here! I would love to help in any way that I can. This is my passion!

Now, onto the review.

Last night I tried out the L'Oreal Pure-Clay Mask, Exfoliating & Pore Refining. This is the one with the orange coloured clay. If you didn't know, I have the largest pores I have ever seen. I'm not saying this to be overly critical of myself, I'm saying this as it is an absolute fact. Anything that says "pore refining" or "pore minimizing" always gets my attention. They also have a green mask that is "Purifying & Mattifying" and also a black one that is "Energizing & Brightening". Everywhere I looked people were talking about how much they enjoyed the "Energizing & Brightening" mask and how it was a dupe for the GlamGlow masks. If that is something that you think would benefit your skin and you pick it up to try, let me know what your thoughts are on it! I moreso needed the pore shrinking variety which is why I swayed the way I did. Plus, I hadn't heard anything on it.... good or bad.

First, let's look into the claims that this product has. It is said to:

          ~ Unclog and tighten pores
          ~ Exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth skins texture
          ~ Draw out build-up of impurities, dirt and pollution
          ~ Refresh skin and allow it to breathe

Not only that, but it claims visible results IMMEDIATELY. These claims include:

          ~ Skin texture looks refined and smoother
          ~ Pores are visibly minimized
          ~ Dead skin cells, dirt and oil feel removed from skin

This mask was pretty simple. Apply a thin layer to your face, avoiding the eye and mouth area. Let sit for ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse off using circular motions to help exfoliate skin. Applying it was very easy, it has a really nice texture that isn't difficult to apply to the face. To me, it felt almost whipped with fine particles for exfoliating. It didn't burn or tingle at all, which was great! It was very comfortable.

I let it sit for the full fifteen minutes and began to wash it off. I will say that, because of the soft texture, it wasn't very difficult to wash off. One thing I dislike about most clay masks is that it takes you twenty minutes of scrubbing and harming your skin in order to get everything off. I don't like to use anything too harsh on my face and cause any damage.

Now, the results.... my skin did feel a little bit smoother and cleaner than before the mask, however my pores didn't look any smaller. I was slightly disappointed as my main goal was to minimize the appearance of pores, at least a little bit. My skin does feel like it can breathe a bit better, which was great when it came time to using my night cream. I felt like it really was able to penetrate the skin and get the layers nourished.

Would I use this again? Yes. I will definitely use this face mask until I use it up. It did make a slight difference in my skin and made it much easier for my night cream to apply. I did also notice that my makeup went on nicer today as well, however these results are typical of many other exfoliating face masks I have tried.

Would I repurchase? Most likely not. Again, these results are pretty typical to most other exfoliating face mask I have used. If I were to recommend a drugstore face mask that exfoliates AND shrinks pores, it would be the Black Sugar face mask by Freeman. You can get it at Walmart for around $3 (CDN) and it is amazing. This L'Oreal face mask was $13 (CDN) and that was even on SALE! Unfortunately, this didn't do enough to justify a repurchase. I may look into the "Energizing and Brightening" one as there is a lot of hype around that formula.

If you guys want me to give one of the other two a chance and review it on my blog, let me know! I would love to try any products you guys are curious about. Anything I can do to help save you money, I am down for. Speaking of which.... have you thought of any Pintrest beauty hacks you want me to try? Leave me a comment down below and I would be happy to look into it!

I hope this review has been helpful for you. I'm always up for trying new products or answering any questions that you have. You can reach me on Instagram @cherrytrish or Twitter @cherrytrish17 anytime!

So, until next time, goodnight my friends!

Charcoal to Whiten Teeth?

This is something I had seen floating around Pintrest and Instagram for quite a while now. But, with most things you find on social media, you have no real idea on who you can actually trust. Who's being sponsored? Who's lying? Who even cares, really? I decided to be brave and actually try something I had seen online. Everyone wants white teeth, but not everyone has hundreds of dollars to get them professionally whitened. Hell, I was hesitant to spend $60 on a whitening kit from my local drugstore. I decided to try this first. I purchased a bottle of Activated Charcoal from my local Shoppers Drug Mart. 90 capsules for only $9.99 (CDN$). I could try something for ten bucks. If it didn't work as a teeth whitening product, it is known to be very good for upset tummies. So really... I had nothing to lose.

It's really a simple process and you're done in ten minutes. Personally, I use a second toothbrush for this. You could use your everyday toothbrush, but it turns the bristles black. I also like to rinse my mouth with cold water first. Brushing your teeth with charcoal is a very dry activity, so I find the quick pre-rinse to really help move the product around just enough.

First, open up a capsule of activated charcoal. Be careful because black powder will get everywhere (and I mean EVERYWHERE). I like to do this with my toothbrush resting in the bowl of my sink and I open the capsule above it. Shake as much of the product as you can onto the bristles of your toothbrush. Be advised not to get the charcoal wet as you want it dry to brush into your teeth.

Slowly and carefully move the brush into your mouth and begin to brush your teeth as you normally would. Move the charcoal into your teeth for a minute or two and be sure to cover all teeth with the charcoal, especially at the front. That is where everyone will seem them gleaming! Be warned that your first instinct will be to either spit the powder out, cough, or swallow the powder you have as it becomes a liquid. Resist doing this as the charcoal needs to sit for about five minutes. This is the time you catch up on SnapChat stories, scroll Instagram, or read some Tweets. Your mouth will look a little scary, but I promise you it will not stay like this.

After five minutes, rinse your mouth out with water multiple times until the water runs clear. You may notice a few particles of charcoal left over. Now, just brush your teeth as you normally would with toothpaste.

This process won't dramatically whiten your teeth from yellow to white in one sitting, but I do believe it gets them a few shades whiter. I like to do this before big events such as holidays, weddings, etc. Below I have a photo of the before and after from doing this tonight. Note that these photos were taken within ten minutes of each other, in the same bathroom with the same lighting. I tried very hard to get the same angle as well to keep the results true.

BEFORE

AFTER

Would I recommend this? Sure, I would. I already have to numerous people in my life. I've actually provided them with the charcoal, too. I mean, I do have 90 capsules. I wouldn't do this process every single night. I believe once a week should do the trick!

Hopefully this helps you to decide whether or not it's something you want to try. I really like it. It's easy, cost effective, and it works.

Do you have any other hacks you want me to try? Let me know! As always, you can find me on Twitter @cherrytrish17 or Instagram @cherrytrish. 

Until next time, goodnight my friends! 

Baby Wipes VS ELF Wipes VS Sephora Wipes

Generally speaking, I don't like spending money I don't have to. Over the past couple of years I would coupon my way to get baby wipes for practically nothing. Usually free (with coupons and Checkout 51) or a large three pack for less than a dollar. They seemed to do just fine when it came to taking off makeup before cleansing my skin, but I decided to bite the bullet, spend some money, and test out some makeup removing wipes.

First I purchased the ELF ones. They were $3.99 (CDN$) so I barely flinched when buying them. I had heard some of my favourite YouTubers talking about these wipes in the past and how fantastic they were. Even if they didn't use them on their faces, they used them for swatches and said they worked amazingly. I had used them every day for a few weeks and I was really impressed. Not only did they remove my makeup in a snap, I had thought my skin looked better. Clearer. The ELF wipes are larger than your average competitor which works well for me as I can get away with only using one each night. Some other makeup wipes require at least two or three to get the majority of your makeup off. When you're paying over $10 for around twenty-five wipes, having to use two or three at a time sounds a little bit ridiculous. All I see is cash in the trash.... one of my least favourite things. When it comes to ELF Makeup Removing Wipes, I had fallen in love. I'm already on my second pack and will be purchasing a back up when I go shopping tomorrow.

Next, I decided to try some wipes that were a little more expensive. Would there really be that much of a difference? On Black Friday, Sephora had a kit with their Rose Face Mask, Rose Sleeping Mask and their Rose Makeup Removing Wipes for only $13 (CDN$). That was a steal as these three products would normally add up to $23 (CDN$). I have already talked about my new obsession with sheet masks in my last blog, so you knew I would be curious to try that product as well. I have used the Sephora Rose wipes for the past two weeks. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan. I find the scent way too overpowering, almost to the point of making me nauseous, and they seem to work just as well for more than double the cost of the ELF ones. ELF gives you twenty wipes for $3.99 (CDN$) and although Sephora gives you twenty-five wipes you are going to be paying $9.99 (CDN$) for the pack. Unfortunately, I don't find enough of a difference in performance to justify this price.

Now, I will say that I did really enjoy the Rose Sheet Mask as well as the Rose Sleeping Mask. These are two products that I would purchase again. Even though the rose scent is strong in the sheet mask, I find that it isn't as potent as the makeup removing wipes. Now, I do know that Sephora wipes do come in different varieties which help with different skin concerns. I may purchase a different type in the future to try, but in the meantime I will continue to enjoy my ELF wipes.

Again, if you ever want to start a conversation about beauty, or anything really, you can reach out to me on Twitter @cherrytrish17 or Instagram @cherrytrish. 

Until next time, goodnight my friends!

A Sweet Little Introduction and A Little US Trip...

I have wanted to start a blog or vlog for quite some time now. About 3 years to be exact. But, what would I post about? What do I love? What fills my head day in and day out? That's what I will be putting here. Usually it's make up and skin care. I am OBSESSED! I could talk about beauty all day, every day, with anyone. My poor boyfriend gets the brunt of it, but he listens like a champ. He is even beginning to use some of the terminology. Just the other day I kissed him and he asked if my lipstick transferred onto him. I was honestly so proud. But I also love baking and crafts and yes, even the paranormal. Whatever fills my head, my fingers will type.

Now that you know what you can expect here, maybe I should do a quick introduction. Hi guys! I'm Trish! I'm a 29 year old woman from southern Ontario, Canada. Yes, it's cold here. No, I don't own a pet moose. Or a polar bear. Or a beaver. I love being Canadian. The food here is amazing (hello poutine!) and the people are pretty friendly. 

The one thing that is disappointing is the frustration that comes with beauty products that are only available in the U.S. or only shipped from the U.S. Having to pay ridiculous shipping costs along with customs fees can add up quickly. Suddenly a $5 eyeshadow turns into an $7 eye shadow (with the currency exchange), plus $20 shipping, plus $25 for customs.... that affordable eyeshadow suddenly gets bumped up into the high end territory. Why pay all of that money when I can just get an $8 eyeshadow pan from MAC at a store 30 minutes away? Now, I won't get into the MAC debate right now... that will be for another day.

With that being said I do feel pretty fortunate as I'm about 2hrs from the U.S. border. From time to time I will visit some friends who live on the cusp and we will spend the day scooping up coveted items. On my last adventure I finally got my hands on the J.One Jelly Pack from Sephora. Korean skincare has really started to intrigue me. This Jelly Pack had been on my wishlist for months, yet it never came to Sephora Canada. I was lucky enough to scoop it up while I was there. I have been testing it out over the past week or so and I do like it. Do i think it's life changing? No. Would I make the trip back for another when this runs out? ...... Maybe. I think I want to give it a full-month test run... just to be sure. First impression sort of fell flat for me, but first impressions aren't always correct. This is a "makeup gripper" as opposed to a primer, which is what most of us are used to. Once I get a better feel for the product, I will for sure be giving you guys an update.

I did also pick up some Tony Moly face masks. Again, I'm living for Korean skincare lately. I had grabbed four of them to try. I have given the Makgeolli Skin Purifying Sheet Mask a go and I loved it! It made such a huge difference. Over the past few months I have been really loving sheet masks. Before I didn't think they made a difference but I was either using the wrong ones or they have really stepped up their game. I have Coffee Break with Dani to thank for that. EDIT: I have actually found a retailer in Canada who sells some Tony Moly products.... score!

Those are just a few more recent items that I have purchased lately. As I try new things I will be writing about them. Now, I am not a makeup artist. Let me make that clear. I am just a girl who has developed an interest obsession with all things beauty related. I enjoy talking about products to see what worked for others and what didn't. I love knowing about new products, old products, basically any products! Any excuse to talk about it is good enough for me.

If you ever want to start a conversation about beauty, or anything really, you can reach out to me on Twitter @cherrytrish17 or Instagram @cherrytrish. 

Until next time, goodnight my friends!