Japanese Brush Starter Kit – Face Brushes
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Get yourself some snacks or nonperishable canned goods because this is a monster post! Welcome back to part 2 of the ‘Japanese Brush Starter Kit’, today we’re talking face brushes! In an attempt to make sense of the vast variety of brushes available, I’ve broken it down to 10 different categories so you can customise your own ‘face brush kit’ ? I’ve linked stockists for each individual brush so click the blue text to purchase! If you haven’t already seen ‘Part 1: Eye Brushes’, click here. If you’re new to high end or Japanese brushes, you might wanna read the Why Pay More For Makeup Brushes po ..read more
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L’Oreal PRO MATTE vs PRO GLOW | Foundation First Impressions
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Battle of the drugstore foundations! Watch me try the L’Oreal PRO MATTE and PRO GLOW Foundations and see which holds up better after 9 hours! Let me know in the comments what foundation you’d like featured next ? Jewellery I’m wearing is from our new #SHARIMA collection, doing a video about it soon (woohoo!) but for now, check out our pieces here.. Info about the foundations You can buy the Pro Matte here if you are in the US and here if you are in Australia ? Pro Glow can be bought here if you are in the US. So I double checked the ingredients lists and indeed the Infallible Pro Matte in ..read more
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Full Face of First Impressions (Sephora Hauling)
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Super chatty life update & get ready with me ? Watch me try  LOTS of new makeup from Marc Jacobs, Guerlain, Tarte & more! This video is a collaboration with Sephora Australia in celebration of their Black Friday sale (expired). Final Look Nail polish I’m wearing in this tutorial Perfect Match Shellac in Happy Hour Complete List of Products Mentioned Marc Jacobs – Perfecting Coconut Primer (AUS buy) (US buy) 3CE – Back to Baby Pore Velvet Primer* (AUS buy) Marc Jacobs – Remarcable Foundation in 27, also own 33 (AUS buy) (US buy) Make Up For Ever – Ultra HD Concealer in R32* (AUS b ..read more
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NARS Velvet Lip Glide Review & Swatches
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
So… Hi! I’ve been a bad beauty blogger but let’s not dwell. Instead, let’s talk about the new NARS Velvet Lip Glide formula, which NARS claims ‘glides like a gloss, cloaks like a lipstick, blends upon contact’. If you’re over the whole matte liquid lipstick trend, good news: It’s not a matte liquid lip. I’m not sure I’d even call it a velvet but we’re getting ahead of ourselves, look at the pretty swatch video I made… Slow bow. Thank you, thank you. Song can be found here! Let’s get the boring bits out of the way. There’s a standard doe foot applicator, unfortunately no diamond shaped app ..read more
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Ride or Die Makeup Tag & Tutorial
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Big overview of my ALL TIME FAVOURITE makeup products + tutorial so you can see the products in action ? Thanks Jaclyn Hill for a great tag! Some high end and drugstore goodies – do we share any favourites? Final Look   Nail polish I’m wearing in this tutorial Perfect Match Shellac in Happy Hour Complete List of Products Mentioned Hourglass – Mineral Veil Primer* (US buy) (AUS buy) Urban Decay – Naked Skin Concealer in Light/Neutral (US buy) (AUS buy) Armani – Luminous Silk Foundation in 6 (US buy) (AUS buy) Armani – Maestro Glow Foundation in 0 (US buy) (AUS buy) NB: Luminous Silk in 6 ..read more
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Why I Shave My Face
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
How & why I shave my face! We’re taking a trip down memory lane – all the facial hair removal methods I’ve tried, what worked, what didn’t work and how I currently defuzz my face (and groom my brows!). It’s a different video for me but I had fun making it so hope you enjoy it, too! This video is a collaboration Veet, I only feature products that I love and use myself ? Learn more about the Precision Styler here. Makeup I’m Wearing SUQQU EX-32 Rengazome Eyeshadow Quad on the eyes, Guerlain 4 Seasons Bronzer in Moyen Brunettes and a mix of Colourpop Pacific and Too Faced Taffy on the li ..read more
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No Makeup Makeup (For Oily & Dry Skin) #SHARIMA
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
#SHARIMA is back with a no-makeup-makeup look for both oily and dry skin! We share some of our favourite products and techniques to achieve the ‘uber natural look’, it’s easy to achieve and great for everyday ? What would you like to see next from SHARIMA? Tell us in the comments! Go watch the video we filmed for Sharon’s channel! Nail polish I’m wearing in this tutorial Shellac, Perfect Match in Happy Hour Karima’s No Makeup Makeup Products Dermalogica – Phyto Replenish Oil* (US buy) (AUS buy) Dermalogica – Redness Relief Primer* (US buy) (AUS buy) Make Up Store – Sculpt Excellence Foundation ..read more
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Charlotte Tilbury Hits & Misses – TOTAL Brand Overview/Smackdown
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Yay! Another smackdown! This time we have a MASSIVE Charlotte Tilbury brand smackdown – see how all the products apply while I give my 100% brutally honest reviews. We’ve got some major hits (holy grail items) and some major FAILS, hope you find the video informative! In case you’re looking for something in particular… Skin & Face – 0:35 – 5:20 Brow and Eye Products – 5:20 – 10:30 Lips – 10:20 – 12:00 NB: Brush wise, wasn’t a huge fan of the Charlotte Tilbury Eye Smudger or Powder & Sculpt Brush (both great shapes but scratchy compared to my Japanese brushes) but I do like the Eye Blen ..read more
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Sunset Goddess Makeup Tutorial
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
Lots of fun colour on the eyes today! Having a play with deep fuchsia and rosegold shadows – final look is actually very wearable ? Would you wear it? Let’s chat in the comments ? PS: I MISSED YOU! Come over here for a hug *snuggles* PPS: If I sound sick or you hear panting, it’s coz I’m sick and panting PPPS: I could no longer find Stephanie Lange’s Eye Brushes Kit with Sigma! You should go subscribe to her channel anyways because she’s a top notch human ? Here is her channel. Final Look Nail polish I’m wearing in this tutorial OPI Taupeless Beach Complete List of Products Mentioned Skyn Ice ..read more
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Special Occasion Makeup & Hair Tutorial
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by Karima McKimmie
3y ago
A rose-toned makeup look that’s perfect for wedding guests, prom or any special occasions you have coming up ? Dewy skin, mauve lips and a flirty wing liner! Hope you enjoy and let’s chat in the comments ? FYI: Yes, this tutorial was originally filmed as a recreation. I can’t discuss it though, cryptic I know :-/ Wish I could say more but adulting is weird. Final Look Nail polish I’m wearing in this tutorial OPI Taupeless Beach Complete List of Products Mentioned GHD – Platinum Hair Straightener* (buy here) Hourglass – Mineral Veil Primer* (buy here) MAC – 24 Hour Extend Eye Base (buy here) S ..read more
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