Social Media Overload

Wooo! I'm excited to announce that we have decided to make a Twitter account!

It'll be a fun way to interact with you guys and others in the beauty community!

Here's a snip of what our profile looks like (we literally just made it). It's looking pretty sad right now but we're excited to get it up and running.

If you're interested, you can follow us at @delicatebeasts! We'd love to connect with you guys on a different social media network! 

We've also created an account on Influenster. If you haven't heard of Influenster, it's basically a site where you answer questions and write reviews on a number of products. The more you're involved, the more points you get towards earning badges. If you're interested in giving out mini reviews without starting a blog, this is a great site to check out! (Kind of wish I heard of this earlier!)

Our profile name on Influenster is Amelia K. but we're looking into changing it.. But for now that's what it is!

Also on a side note, we are looking into making an Instagram account. We might see how the Twitter page works out first before we start going crazy with social media...

Anyway, I hope this allows us to interact with more people with the same interests in a less formal platform (if that makes sense)... 

Can't wait to start chatting with you guys!

- Amelia

VIB Rouge 2014

Woooooo! After only 4 months of being VIB, I've made it to VIB Rouge status. That's super embarrassing to admit but I don't even care. Haha judge me all you want!

Jokes aside, I'm super excited to be VIB Rouge! I can't wait to take part in the secret events and get first access to new products! The free shipping and makeovers whenever you want are nice bonuses as well!

The packaging for the card was super cute. You get this paper/thin cardboard box that comes with a pamphlet, your new card, your pass to the beauty studio, and a VIB Rouge exclusive lipstick from BITE.

I thought I'd also let you guys know what was in my purchase that solidified my VIB Rouge status. I believe I used the take $20 off your purchase of $50 or more coupon which allowed me to splurge a but more (because apparently, I haven't splurged enough?!).

Peter Thomas Roth's Mini Mask Trio

As I have mentioned in the last few posts, my skin has been going crazy and I've been trying to calm it down. It's doing a lot better know but it still has some trouble spots. Anyway, I bought this mask set because it was only $23 and you get to try 3 different masks. You get the cucumber gel mask, the rose stem cell bio-repair gel mask, and the pumpkin enzyme mask.

Just a heads up, the packaging is quite deceiving as these jars are microscopic. I thought that was important to note if you're considering buying this trio. However, for the price I think it's somewhat reasonable as the full size masks alone are over $50 each and you get to try 3 different kinds. It would also make a great gift or stocking stuffer!

I'm quite curious about this brand as I haven't really heard anyone mention any of their products. Hopefully I can share my opinions on these masks in the near future.

Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Palette

I'm going to be honest here, I have no idea how to properly use/put on highlighter (or is this a setting powder? does it work as both?) but for some reason I just had to get this. I think the description for what each powder is supposed to do is very intriguing and sucks you into buying it. Pretty sure that's what happened to me...

As of right now, I'm not too sure how I'm going to use this but I'm pretty excited to play around with this and see what kind of looks I can get. I've seen a number of positive reviews on this palette so fingers crossed that I get on well with it!

SIDE NOTE: I am finally done exams for this semester so hopefully I will be able to post more before the next semester starts in January!

What did you buy with the $20 off coupon? Have you used any of these products before?

- Amelia

Black Friday Haul 2014

Black Friday has come and gone but I thought I'd still share what I bought. In Canada, we have Thanksgiving about a month before the US, but we're slowly adopting the idea of Black Friday. Stores have started creating Black Friday sales during Canadian thanksgiving but the deals aren't as good as they are in the states. However, in my books, any deal is better than no deal!

This haul was especially exciting for me as I got a number of products from brands I have been wanting to try, plus everything was on sale! 

Caudalie's Beauty Elixir

I feel like this product has been raved about quite a bit the last few months. I've been wanting to see what the hype was all about, but I just couldn't justify spending a large amount of money on a beauty elixir. I remember seeing the smaller size and telling myself that $19 was still way too much to spend but clearly I got over that as it's now part of my collection. I've tried it out a couple of times now and so far I don't have any complaints. However, I haven't used it enough to notice any benefits or negatives. 

Also, how cute is this packaging? I love how they can be put on the tree as an ornament, used as a stocking stuffer, or a cute little gift. Who doesn't love travel-sized products?

BITE's Lush Lip Trio

From left to right: currant, strawberry, meutan

For Black Friday, Sephora offered a number of mini sets all for $12 each! This was one of the sets I had my eyes on as I've been trying to get more into lip product. According to many YouTubers and beauty bloggers, BITE is a really good brand. The set comes with 3 different glosses in the colours currant, strawberry, and rambutan. The colours are all pretty neutral, perfect for anyone who isn't big on bold colours! I think my favourite one is currant. This set would be great for anyone who wants to get into lip products, wants to try out the brand, or for those who can't get enough of BITE products. 

Also, can we please talk about how good these glosses smell?! They smell sweet and fruity, plus they don't taste half bad when you need to lick your lips. I hate glosses that taste oily or make-upy (is that even a word?).

Ole Henriksen's "The Clean Truth" Cleansing Duo

Ole Henriksen is another brand I have been DYING to try. My skin has been lashing out this past week and I can't seem to find anything that will work. I think now is a great time to try out a bunch of different skincare products. 

Fleur from FleurdeForce always talks about how luxurious the Ole Henriksen face wipes are. Ever since she first mentioned them, I have been wanting to give them a try. However, I find they're just too expensive, especially for face wipes. I used one of the wipes today and one wipe does the trick. I still washed my face after but I felt that the wipe got off almost all of my makeup. Sometimes with the cheaper wipes, I find I have to use two before I'm satisfied. I now understand why these wipes are so expensive, but I don't think I would be willing to spend a lot on makeup wipes. 

The African Red Tea Cleansing Foam was the main reason I wanted to get my hands on this set. I've haven't seen too many reviews on this face wash but from what I have heard, they are positive. I'm definitely excited to give it a go!

Boscia's Pore-Purifying Duo

I haven't tried as many Boscia products as I would like. The only product I have tried are their Pore Purifying Black Strips. I'm super excited to try out their Luminizing Black Mask and Black Charcoal Blotting Linens. Considering the blotting papers retail for $13 and I only paid $12, this set is a steal!

Estee Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme Set

This was probably the best deal of the day. Normally, the Sumptuous Extreme mascara retails for $29. This set includes a full size mascara, a double ended eyeliner (one side black, the other brown), and an eye night cream. Would you believe me if I told you this set was $29? You're basically getting the eyeliner and eye cream for free! After all the discounts, I think I ended up paying only $17 for each set before tax! Insane!

I don't really use eyeliner but I was intrigued by the eye cream, and of course the mascara. Each pot of eye cream has a lot of product in it. If you can find this set anywhere, I would highly recommend it. 

Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation

I've been wanting to try cheaper foundations as the Lancome Teint Idol can be a bit pricey. The Double Wear is in the same price range but it's still a little cheaper than the Teinte Idol. Also, a lot of people seem to love this foundation so I thought I'd give it a try. I got it in the shade Cool Bone. I think the colour match is pretty spot on, however, I'm not sure if I'm liking the way it looks throughout the day. I've only tried it once and I found it looked good when I first applied it. I looked in the mirror after an 8 hour shift and I felt my face looked slightly cakey. I'm going to try it out some more but as of right now, I'm on the fence about this product. 

Is there another foundation that provides a full/medium coverage from Estee Lauder? If this formulation still doesn't work for me I'm thinking of possibly exchanging it for a different one. Any suggestions?

Dior's Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

This was the 100 point redemption I made during this haul. I've tried the Dior It-Lash before and loved it. Ever since, I have been wanting to try out more of their mascaras but I still can't get myself to spend $35 on mascara. However, there are at least 3 mascaras I want to try that are in that price range so I'm sure you'll see an expensive mascara in a future haul (I clearly don't have any self-control).

Anyway, I'm planning to do a review on this mascara so keep your eyes open for it! I'm hoping to get a macro lens so I can take good close-up pictures but if I don't get one soon I'll try and see what I can do with what I have right now.


Do you have Black Friday where you're from? If so, did you buy anything?


- Amelia

VIB Haul 2014

I realize this post is super late... but I thought I'd still show you what I picked up at this year's VIB sale! I definitely feel like I should've picked up a few more products to really take advantage of the 20% off but, let's be honest, I don't think I'll ever feel like I got enough.

In case you don't know, the VIB sale is a sale that goes on for all VIB and VIB Rouge members. You get the coupon emailed to you that you can use in store or online. The email also comes with 2 barcodes so there's one for you and one for a friend. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this happens once a year.

I feel like during the VIB sale most people either stock up on products they know and love, or they take the opportunity to try new brands and products that they have been dying to get their hands on. I definitely did a combination of both. 

Urban Decay's De-Slick Setting Spray

I think I mentioned this in a previous post, but I am totally digging the de-slick over the all-nighter. I guess there actually is a difference in the formulation! I like to use this after I apply my foundation and a second time once I've finished everything else. If you're in need of a setting spray, I would highly recommend this one. It helps with keeping your makeup in place, preventing cake face, and refreshes your look if you use it later on in the day.

This setting spray is pretty pricey when you think about what it actually is. I'm trying to find a cheaper alternative that won't break the bank. I want to check out my local drugstore and see if they have the L'oreal Infallible Setting Spray. It's still a little expensive but it's ALOT cheaper then this one.

Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara

I have been dying to try this especially after watching a number of YouTubers rave about it! I'm happy to say that I'm enjoying it so far. I like the way it makes my lashes look but I find when I'm applying it, little clumps form at the tips of my lashes. I might have to remove more of the excess mascara off next time I use it. I'm not a fan of the clumpy look... Don't get me wrong though, I do like this mascara! If you've been debating on getting it or not I would say, just do it! I did and so far I don't have any regrets.

Origins' Best of Both Worlds Skincare Set

I'm so happy I got my hands on this set! It was a bit hesitant as I believe it was around $60 but I'm so glad I got it. The set includes their Drink Up overnight mask, High-Potency Night-A-Mins Renewal Cream, and two GinZing products, Energy-Boosting Moisturizer and Refreshing Eye Cream. I did a review on their Drink Up mask that you can take a look at here.

The main reason I got this set was so I can try out the GinZing line and restock on the Drink Up mask (I'm running low). I also really want to try some of their eye de-puffing products. I'm considering doing a brand focus on Origins products. Let me know if that's something you would be interested in seeing!

Marc Jacob's Plush Shadow Palette in Lolita

Over the summer, I got my makeup done at Sephora for a friend's sisters wedding. I was helping out with a couple of friends and we thought it would be fun to get our makeup done for the occasion. I had heard a lot about this palette but I was never really interested in getting it until I saw one of the girls from Sephora use it on my friend (the price was the main turn off). She looked so pretty! 

I feel like this palette is great for the whole "day-to-night" concept. The colours are all pretty neutral but the dark brown can be used to smoke it out and create the perfect look for a night out. 

I'm going to be honest, I'm a little scared to actually use this. For the most part it's probably because I know how expensive it is and I don't want to ruin its perfection, but I also feel like I might be a bit disappointed with this product. Every time I swatch it in store, I feel like the pigmentation just isn't there compared to other shadows like the ones from the Naked or Too Faced Palettes. Either way, I'm definitely going to give this a go in the next few days and see how I like the colour pay off, staying power, etc. 

Benefit's They're Real Mascara

A haul at Sephora isn't complete without a point redemption! I'm trying to save up more of my points for some odd reason (I may or may not be a point hoarder...), but every time I purchase something they seem to have one sample that I've been wanting to try. I have so many samples of this mascara that I still haven't bought this in the full size. If this mascara is ever up for a point redemption, I feel the need to get it because it honestly is that good.

I just realized that every single point redemption I've done has gone towards mascara... Literally every. single. one. Wait, except for one, I think one time I redeemed a primer form Clinique because, why not? But other than that, every. single. time. haha. I have a problem, I know.


Did you buy anything during the VIB sale? Are there any products that you have been dying to try?

- Amelia

REVIEW: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

I'm happy to say that I only have one exam left so I should be able to post a lot more now! It's been too long! I still have at least 2 hauls I need to post but I thought I'd switch it up a bit since I've done a lot of hauls recently... I'm still trying to get another camera lens so I can do reviews on products like mascara and eyeshadow. The lens I have now doesn't allow me to get close enough without getting blurry.

Anyway, enough of the excuses... Let's get on to the review!

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

This face wash is super creamy and is awesome at lathering. I enjoy using this with my Clarisonic because it really works in the product. However, this stuff works great if you wash your face with your hands. I used to/still use my hands when I use this product. As you can tell from patchiness of the tube in the photo above, I love this face wash. This is my second tube and I'm ready to buy my third one once this runs out. 

The reason I love this face wash is because it's so simple. It isn't targeted towards fixing any problems. Before, I used to use a variety of acne cleansers to try and help out my skin. I distinctly remember a time when my skin was completely overwhelmed because of all the acne cleansers and treatments I had been using. Eventually, my skin stopped reacting to any products and the acne either stayed or got worse. 

When I first tried out this face wash, I was pretty new to Origins products. I had tried Origins' Modern Friction exfoliator before and loved it, so I thought I would give their face wash a try. I'm so glad I gave it a go! This helped calm my skin and eventually got rid of most of the acne. 

This is a great everyday face wash as it is gentle and the creamy texture makes it feel quite luxurious. I would highly recommend this product if your skin isn't happy and needs to get back on track. As the name suggests, it checks and balances your skin after weeks of trying out different products. It just brings your skin back to its happy place. This face wash is also unscented so it's perfect for those with sensitive skin or for those who don't like scented products. 

I accidentally squeezed a generous amount of the face wash when I was taking this photo, but generally you don't need a lot in order to effectively wash your face. I would say a nickel or max a quarter size of product should do the trick!

Here's a quick recap of my review on this product:

Pros

• Decently priced (~$25)
• Lathers well 
• Non-drying
• Calms irritated/over-treated skin
• Can treat acne (it did in my case)
• Great for everyday use
• Lasts a long time as you don't need to use much per wash
• Scent-free

Cons

• If you're targeting a problem such as acne, there's no "guarantee" it will clear it up as it isn't meant to necessarily get rid of acne (it all depends on your skin type and how your skin reacts to the product)

What's your favourite face wash for irritated skin? Have you tried anything from Origins?

- Amelia