StashMatters

a beauty junkie trying to be more disciplined

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Yup, that's mould. 🤢 #ew #lickit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxmto-0FZBJ/?igshid=15l1kzdq34mx5

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Sundays are for brunch. 🍳 Cornbread waffle eggs Benedict. 😍 I’ve been MIA from IG for a bit, how are y’all doing? ☺️ #brunch #sunday #torontoigers (at The Grapefruit Moon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRgxs-FuoB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ewpmpsjkbb8b

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Black Friday beauty haul! 😍 Once again I braved the mall at 7am and got some great deals! 😊 The key places I hit up were Sephora, MAC, Nordstrom, and Hudson’s Bay. I’ll also be doing some online shopping... 💸 Did you do any Black Friday shopping? 🛍 #blackfriday #blackfriday2018 #makeup #beauty #shopping #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiIZwAFtfQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=522silzg4ke3

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Happy Halloween! 👻💀🎃 This is Disney Tsum Tsum Nail Polish by LipSmacker in the shade Maleficent Mistress of All Evil, which was released for Halloween last year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m dressing up slightly today since there’s a costume contest at work but I don’t want to look crazy. So I’m wearing heavy contour and Bite lipstick in Kale (deep green almost black) and a bloodied veil for a zombie bride. 🧟‍♀️👰🏻😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are you dressing up as today? How are you celebrating Halloween? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #halloween #costume #nails #nailpolish #greennails #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmSw_KB2sQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c7vbiogq0bzq

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Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze palette! I picked this up in the last Sephora sale in early September and pulled it out to use this week. That’s actually not bad for me, only 2 months of hoarding! 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s a ton of hype surrounding Pat McGrath makeup especially the palettes, so I was excited to try this out! And... it’s really great. The eyeshadows hit all the marks: pigmented, blends amazingly, lasts well on my lids. But they’re missing the wow factor for me. 😶 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe it’s because these smaller palettes don’t contain those super glittery duochrome shades that people rave about? The colours in this particular palette are completely dupeable. Is it worth C$70 for 6 shades? I’m on the fence. But I’m a teeny tiny bit tempted to fork out C$170 for the 10 pan just to experience the famous glitters. Then I remembered that I don’t wear glitter eyeshadows. 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, I’d like to let you know that I’m breaking my intended month-long No Buy in order to partake in the Sephora sale starting today for Rouge members! 😇 I thought normally the Fall sale is in November? 🧐 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you tried Pat McGrath makeup? What are you planning to pick up during the Sephora sale (if anything)? 🛍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #patmcgrath #patmcgrathlabs #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #taupe #sephorasale #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BpZNHusDLz6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i13gwfsnvl28

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This Maybelline Burgundy Bar palette is as good as everyone says it is! 😍 The shadows are nicely pigmented, blends well, and lasts on my lids all day. The colours so perfect for Fall, I’m glad I picked this up last month when it was on sale! 🤩🍂🍁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks to @thelifeofkristyn and @ccosmeticchaos for recommending this! You’ve never led me astray with your recs! 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #maybelline #burgundybar #eyeshadowpalette #eyeshadow #drugstoremakeup #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BpRhevsDKdm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16wb32iw1st9q

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RIP Essence gel eyeliner. I’ve used this maybe 4 times over the last 2 years and now it’s dried out! I mainly bought this because everyone needs a classic black gel liner, right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well no, because I rarely wear black eyeliner (I prefer dark brown) and I don’t like the hassle of gel liners (I prefer the ease of pen liners). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can attempt to revive it but I find that the consistency is never the same. Plus, why keep something around that I just don’t use? 🧐 By the way, this is a great liner when it was fresh. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What about you, do you buy or keep beauty items knowing you won’t use it much? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eyemakeup #eyeliner #essencemakeup #essencecosmetics #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BpCSolPjU_Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3ooecfdgmkc4

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Inspired by @polishedandinspired recent trip to Japan, and my goal of opening some long forgotten makeup, I finally opened this custom ADDICTION eyeshadow palette. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Clockwise from upper left hand corner: 💮 Flash Back 069P 💮 Shangri-La 094ME 💮 Love Affair 021P 💮 Londolozi 081M ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was really psyched to get Flash Back because TAUPE! But I was disappointed by its low pigmentation and poor staying power. 🤦🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, I ended up liking the other 3 shades a lot! Shangri-La, the hot pink, makes a fun pop of colour in the center of the lid or along the lower lash line. 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, you may notice that these photos show usage of the products. I used to get so hung up on only photographing pristine, unused products so I’d stash them away for eons before using them. In a recent video, Emily Noel talked about how great it is to see photos of products being enjoyed rather than in perfect condition, and why not just brands be the ones to show picture perfect shots. 🧐 She had a point! I bought these to use, not to showcase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What makeup have you been holding onto and not using? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eyeshadow #makeuppalette #eyeshadowpalette #addictionmakeup #addictioncosmetics #japanesemakeup #japanesecosmetics #torontoigers #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo86_MjDjlW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e26g35emvily

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Here’s a game, pull out all the lip products in your purse right now. List them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I found 7 in mine: 💄 MAQuillAGE Melting Rouge lipstick in BE 322 💄 Fleur De Force lipgloss in Written in the Stars - this was from @helplesswhilstdrying giveaway awhile ago 😍 💄 MAC Liptensity lipstick in Smoked Almond 💄 Paul & Joe Natural Lipstick in 207 Grapevine 💄 Le Petit Marseillais Lip Balm Nourrissant - from swap with @localgirlforeignland 😘 💄 Dr Pepper Lip Smacker - I share the same obsession as @prettyrufflife 💄 Burt’s Bees Lipstick in 523 Sunset Cruise ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Notice a trend? I’m partial to warm-toned and MLBB shades in creamy or sheer formulas. 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My purse is the Fossil Sydney Satchel in Mineral Gray. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now tell me what lip stuff you’ve got in your purse! 👜 Post below or with your own photo on IG and tag me! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #whatsinmybag #lipstick #lippies #lips💋 #lipgloss #lipbalm #torontoigers #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo1LyQMDBrQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19wvtrpvfyh1a

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Have you tried Trader Joe’s Blueberry & Açai Facial Scrub? This stuff is so GOOD! 💫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don’t use it as a straight scrub, instead I apply an even layer all over my face and leave on for 15 minutes, then dampen with water and scrub lightly, then rinse off. It’s full of AHA and leaves my skin super soft and smooth. Also, it smells like blueberry yogurt! At $5.99 USD for 60g glass jar, it’s super inexpensive for the excellent quality. 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was only able to get my hands on this from a friend who visited the US recently. I still scratch my head on what Trader Joe’s hasn’t come to Canada yet?! 🇨🇦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The other Trader Joe’s skincare I love is the Coconut Body Butter! What’s your favourite Trader Joe’s beauty product that you would recommend for me to try next? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #traderjoes #facemask #naturalbeauty #skincare #torontoigers #discoverunder1k # https://www.instagram.com/p/BoyoBy0j6hj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k0nbw6yqc3ox

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Remember a while back I posted about a review on the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and I found it tore and fell apart so quickly? @farleycobeauty saw the post and sent me a replacement to try. Well, I’m happy to report that I’ve been using this one for the past 3 months and it’s still like new after many washing. 👍 Are you a fan of the RT sponge? What’s your favourite blending sponge? . #blendingsponge #makeupsponge #realtechniques #farleyco #makeuptools #beautytools #torontoigers #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BowCNGLjLp2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tzs04tnovs7y

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For this month, I’m going to make an effort to open and use all the makeup I’ve acquired but not used yet! Some have been waiting for YEARS! 🤭 . I guess I’m working on a Last In, First Out (LIFO) system since first up is a new item from my recent swap with @indiequeen84 : I want to gush about the Zoeva Cocoa Blend palette! 🤩 . The formula should become the standard for all eye shadows: pigmented but blends easily, not powdery and no fallout, and lasts on the lids. I’m especially smitten by the shades Subtle Blend (bronze), Delicate Acidity (taupe), and Warm Notes (cranberry). I can’t fault a thing with this palette except that it’s near impossible to buy from Canada! Why don’t you like us, Zoeva? 🤓 . Do you have this palette? What other Zoeva palettes do you recommend? . #zoeva #zoevacocoablend #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #makeup #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BolzJK2Da-f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f73j7hx78on8

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I forgot to mention yesterday that I decided to go on a month-long No Buy for October. Nothing in particular prompted this but I figured it would be good to abstain before Black Friday and Holiday shopping frenzy. 😝 Who’s with me? • #nobuy #shoppingban #spendingban #nospend #nospendmonth #nospendoctober #nospendchallenge #whatimnotgonnabuy #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/Bobc7RUjtz6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18agyyfnz3y7c

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Look at what I received in the mail from Beauty Boutique by Shoppers Drug Mart! A cute notebook, pencils, a Quo Brow Architect Brush, and an Optimum Points offer. Feels good to be appreciated. 😊 . When was the last time you received a nice surprise in the mail? . #shoppersdrugmart #beautyboutique #shoppersdrugmartofficial #VIPBeauty #bblogger #bbloggerca #torontobeauty #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaABBgDc1b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qhzijg0ex6od

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Carnitas bowl from Maiz. First time eating there and we loved everything (we had guac & chips, SO had quesadillas) Also tried the Frescolita which is like bubblegum cream soda.🥤 We’ll be back! . #food #foodporn #lunch #the6ix #thejunction #latinfood #torontofood (at Maíz the Junction) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoW_YgNjzN7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y8093hn3mpgj

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For my East Coast trip, I decided to challenge myself by bringing only (mostly) cream products. My reasoning was twofold: less products to pack, and the cream products would be better suited for the drier Atlantic air. The only powder product I packed was a Shiseido pressed powder (shown here inside the red Integrate red compact). The rest are: 🎐 MUFE Eye and Lip Primer 🎐 Gosh eyeshadow stick in Nougat 🎐 Annabelle Smoothie eyeshadow pencil in Cocoaloco 🎐 Vincent Longo Crème Gel liner in Flamenco 🎐 ColourPop Super Shock shadow in Un (inspired by @polishedandinspired ) 🎐 Korres Blush Stick in Peach 🎐 Physicians Formula Eye Booster eyeliner in Deep Brown 🎐 Maybelline Master Drama liner in Taupe Takeover 🎐 CoverGirl LashBlast Volume mascara 🎐 Ettusais Volume Up lash primer 🎐 A’Pieu Moist Creamy Concealer in shade 4 🎐 Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige 🎐 It Cosmetics CC Cream in Light 🎐 Glossier Balm Dotcom in Coconut 🎐 MAC 129SH brush Missing from the photo is Daiso eyebrow pencil in Dark Brown which has a spoolie included. I only brought 1 brush with me! My favourite thing about all cream products was how quickly I could slap everything onto my face. I especially liked blending out the cream blush - I’m really having a love affair with cream blushers at the moment! 😊 My least favourite thing about using only cream products was the longevity on my skin wasn’t as good. I did lightly set with powder but things had a way of creasing and migrating on my eyes especially. How about you? Are you a light packer? 👜 Have you tried any of these items? Do you like cream products? https://www.instagram.com/p/BoOkgPxDqa0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=grerkfb48u0x

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The FireWorks Feast at the Inn at Bay Fortune was the most memorable experience on our trip out East! The evening started with a farm tour, then oyster hour, then a 5 course meal, then it all finished with roasting homemade marshmallows. 🤗 This is listed as Canada’s top 100 best restaurants - I highly recommend a visit! Stay overnight too, the Inn itself is lovely. 😊 #innatbayfortune #innstyle #princeedwardisland #pei #vacation #canada (at The Inn at Bay Fortune) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFoSmlDDgz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t47wresyehb0