July Favourites!

1. Sephora Makeup Bag: I've been doing a lot of traveling back and forth from city to cottage this month. This makeup bag is the perfect size! It holds everything I need for a couple nights use and it looks cute too. ^.^
2. Urban Decay De-Slick: With all this hot and humid weather I've needed to use a little extra "umph" to get my makeup to stay in place. This works wonderfully. Just don't get it in your mouth, I had a bit left over on my lips and it did not taste good. I've done a full review of this product, if you want to read it click here. 
3. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen: This is everything you want in a sunscreen-lightweight, great protection, no scent, not oily, absorbs quickly! I've been using it almost everyday since May. I even carry it in my purse incase I need to re-apply. One of the best features is the fact that it can be used either underneath or over makeup!
4. Makeup Forever HD Foundation: Not quite sure why, but I've been sticking to liquid foundation almost all year. I dip into a bunch of different foundations but I've been using this one consistently. I think since I travelled a lot in July it was easy for me to pack a no-fuss foundation that doesn't require sponges, brushes, setting powder or primer. Sure, you could use all those products to create better coverage, but personally I prefer to just use my fingers!
5. Nars Blush in Luster: This product warms up my face :) It has a bit of shimmer and creates a lightly bronzed effect. This blush also has the standard Nars packaging, you can never go wrong there. I did a review not too long ago... click here to read it!
6. Philosophy Full Thickening Mousse: I don't want to ramble too much so click here for a review. I will say that as someone who doesn't like to do much hair maintenance, this product effortlessly helps me get more volume and gives my hair more body!
7. OPI Red My Fortune Cookie: This colour has been on my toes for most of the summer. It is very bright and the formula gives an opaque and shiny finish.
8. Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Mask: I included this in a skin care haul and never updated you on it. Sorry >.< I've been using the mask about 1-2 times per week and LOVE it. It makes my skin feel reenergized while pulling out all grime left over from cleansing. I have never used of or even heard of this brand before. So if you have any experience with it, or want to recommend more products to me, please let me know in the comments.
9. Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration: This has been part of my daily skincare routine since October, I don't know why I haven't featured it on the blog yet and if you are interested I can do a more extensive review:) This is a very no-frills product. Packaging, scent, texture, function...there are no gimmicks or false claims. This moisturizer does one thing well and that is hydrating oily skin. Sometimes people with oily skin think they don't need to moisturize. But they NEED to even more because their cells are producing more oil, by adding it yourself tells your skin "Okay, thanks for this excessive amount of moisture but you can ease up now" I wouldn't recommend this to people with dry skin but it has certainly worked beautifully for my combination skin. 

What have your favourites been this month?

If you have done a July Favourites post, please leave the URL in the comments below-I would love to check it out! :)

Not All Eyeliners are Made Equal...

A few weeks ago I posted about an Urban Decay 24/7  Glide On eyeliner in the shade Zero. In that post I raved about the staying power, the true black colour and smoothness of the pencil. As much as I loved that product it turns out my other pencil from the same line, but in a different shade, does not have the same effect. 

This shade is called Gun-Metal and the amount of glitter is ridiculous. It isn't quite as smooth and as you can see from the pictures I haven't used very much of it. I find I need to press really hard in order to get pigmentation and a consistent line. The one thing I will say is that the staying power is still amazing. After I did the swatches on my hands it required some good old fashioned scrubbing to get it off!

So the line closest to us on the outside of my hand is a result of me; pressing hard, stubbornly going back over the line several times. The other, more faint line is how I would normally apply other pencil liners. Not sure if you can see but there are some fairly chunky bits that are not flattering on my upper lash line -.-


Overall I think I need to buy one more pencil from the line to prove that this one was just a mistake that happened during production ;) Should I play it safe and get a brown or plum? Or buy a brighter shade like teal? Let me know in the comments! Also, feel free to follow me on twitter! @frowardfashion 

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner

When it comes to eyeliners I am definitely picky. Nothing too creamy, smudgy or runny. Essentially, I am one of thousands of eyeliner consumers who is hard to please. However, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in the shade Zero is right for me!


It is pigmented and seriously glides over skin. The packaging is very uniform but still stays true to the brand. I like how easily I can control the amount of product I use as well as how easy to remove it is. I have never tried it in the waterline, in fact I am extremely boring beauty blogger who sticks to upper lash line :P


My only complaints would be that I have trouble sharpening it. I have tried both Chanel and NYX sharpeners but neither have worked well. Maybe if I just suck it up and buy the Urban Decay brand I will have better results. Is it just me or has anyone else had this issue too? 

Hope everyone's week started out well! Thanks for all your support this month, I am so happy to be blogging :)

Review: Urban Decay De-Slick

Oily skin can dream right?
Makeup that lasts all day and shine control is what De-Slick is known for. With promises like that I had to try it out and see for myself if it lived up to the hype!

I tried putting this on before foundation but found that it made my skin feel too sticky. I was not impressed. Now I apply after makeup is on (blush, foundation, the works!) and De-Slick settles onto my skin and helps my makeup last all day. I only wear makeup for 7-8 hours a day so I can't speak to whether or not it will last longer than that. However I have read other good blog posts boasting about the staying power.

Other bonuses include...

• It didn't break me out! I was worried this would clog pores or irritate my skin but I had no such reaction :)
• The spritz is light and gentle. I was worried about the sensation of putting this on my face. But I hold it at a hands length and it goes on like a mist. It definitely took a couple attempts to get used to the feeling though.

The disadvantages

• The box says that it is by a brand called Skindinavia (not actually Urban Decay) so you may be able to buy a product like this by the same company, for less money.
• The directions say for full results mist face 2-4 times. In my opinion this seems a bit excessive and a waste of the product.

What do you think about shine-control products?