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I've always loved watching Michelle Phan's videos on YouTube ever since I could remember. I'd be so fascinated by all of the magical things she was able to do just with a few strokes and dabs of eye makeup, foundation and lipstick could do to you. So once I got my hands on her book a year or two ago I was honestly so ecstatic to start reading it. Of course, I've read this book over 100 times and never get tired of the content because you're bound to find and learn something new every single time you read this. It's full of tips, tricks, guidance, and when you're reading this, it's as though Mish is right there talking to you! February was a tough time for me, especially with a gazillion midterms and essays due this past month. So I'm so happy to say that reading this has definitely made this past month so much more enjoyable.

Clean & Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheets This stuff is pretty self-explanatory…I get super oily throughout the day and this has so far been the best way for me to fight my oily skin!

NYX Lip Lingerie Shades: Beauty Mark and Teddy I am so happy to say that I have definitely found some pretty inexpensive liquid lipsticks!! Of course with this entire new liquid lipsticks trend, I obviously had to go searching for some as well. With the whole hype over Kylie’s new lip products, I have fallen in love with brown tones and shades for lip products all around. These liquid lipsticks are definitely long lasting even after you’ve had a big meal, but be sure to re-apply after eating foods with lots of oil in it. Overall, I love the colour and pigmentation of these products, they’re inexpensive, long lasting and awesome all around!

Revlon Lash Curler I’m not so big on curling my lashes since I wear glasses and whenever I do, my lashes just end up getting stuck to my frames but I’ve started curling my lashes!! Yay me! Plus this eye lash curler is super aesthetically pleasing to look at and the rubber bottom definitely doesn’t hurt when you accidentally smoosh in your eye lid accidentally hahaha. Despite its looks, it does its job and it amazing!!

Remington Curling Wand Been experimenting with curling my hair since January and this wand works wonders!!!!! Since I’ve got super thick hair and I hate taking more than 20 minutes to do anything to my hair, this wand has allowed me to see the light and good when it comes to styling my hair. It’s quick, curls are long lasting even without hairspray and has multiple heat settings for you to play around with.

RIMMEL Brow This Way (Brow Sculpting Kit) To be honest with all of you, when I first started using this product I was not pleased with the gel that came with this especially since the colour of the gel (once you apply it on) has a red undertone to it which is something that I do not like!! But I have been able to get away with using the powder for my eyebrows every day because they give off a more natural colour and nothing red. Absolutely love how this stuff is blendable, the natural look it gives off and how easy it is to apply.

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser I have seen a huge improvement on my skin the past month of February and am so glad this stuff has helped me through it all! I’ve been cleansing my face in the morning with this charcoal cleanser, feel so refreshed and super-duper squeaky clean after using this. Plus I love how I can easily use the pump to get the product in the morning and how easy the application is too!

L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Replenishing Mask Since I’ve noticed my hair has been super dry lately, I’ve been treating it with this amazing hair mask! I usually leave it in my hair for 5 minutes when I’m in the shower and once you wash it off, brush you hair and finish blow drying it, it leaves your hair smelling like you’ve just finished a hair appointment at the salon! Your hair feels so soft, looks so shiny, you feel clean and your hair will definitely thank you after using this product.

LUSH Solid Perfume Scent: Sun Just got myself a new tin of this solid perfume since I managed to finish my old one up this past month and boy has this been awesome! It has a citrus scent to it, not too strong and not too light. The thing I love most about this solid perfume is that it’s super small, the scent stays on you for long periods of time and you can even apply it onto your hair!! I know you’re not supposed to be applying perfume onto your hair because it’s damaging, but this stuff most definitely will no damage you hair. Love love looooove this!!

St. Ives Naturally Soothing Body Lotion Scent: Oatmeal & Shea Butter I unfortunately have been having the worst problem when it comes to moisturizing my hands…I mean common it’s winter time and who really has time to moisturize especially when you’re rushing off in the morning to get to your morning classes? I know, you’re probably thinking “Ysabelle!!! You MUST moisturize!!!” I know…I know! Thankfully this stuff has been saving my dry skin throughout this past month and it doesn’t have a strong scent to it. All in all, this lotion has been doing works and wonders for my dry skin problems.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Scent: Blush (Floral & Flirty) I’ve never been a big believer in dry shampoo until I tried batiste. I bought this dry shampoo a couple months ago and sadly forgot about it and goodness gracious!!! This dry shampoo has been here to save my really bad, oily and greasy hair days this past month. I’ve been trying to wash my hair every 3 days instead of every day since I’ve noticed how my hair has started to become really dry, but my hair naturally loves diffusing its oils out after day old hair, so using this dry shampoo has really been able to reduce the appearance of oily hair! I’m really happy with the easy application, the scent (of course) and the overall results on my hair.