Eczema Relief

Just this past year I've started getting eczema on my arms and it has spread to my thighs. After using countless creams and moisturizers I finally found some products that have stopped the itch and dramatically improved the appearance of my eczema.

In the shower I use a loofa and gently rub my eczema with Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo with the red label. It takes away the itch and I started seeing an improvement in about a week of using this.

While I shower I use Pine Tar soap which is known to help eczema. It helps reduce itching, inflammation and it soothes the skin.

This is my new holy grail product. Polysporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream. This stuff is amazing, no other moisturizers even compare. In just 3-4 days my eczema hasn't been itchy at all and it even looks so much better. It even claims to heal the damaged skin caused by eczema. They also have other products in this line that are only meant to be used for about 7 days because it contains a small amount of steroids, but this cream is gentle and can be used everyday.

My own homemade moisturizer: 

- 3 tablespoons of coconut oil

- 1 tablespoon of olive oil

It's very easy but it can also be very greasy. It locks in moisture and has definitely been helping the itch and inflammation.

St. Patricks Day Makeup

Products used: 

- UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Milk" as a base
- A light green eyeshadow on the inner corner (it came from a Sephora Palette that doesn't have a name)
- Darker green eyeshadow by Quo Perfect Portfolio Palette
- Dark green eyeshadow in the outer corner called "Serpent" from Smashbox
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner
- Maybelline The Rocket Mascara

Katy Perry Inspired Makeup

Eyes:

- Urban Decay Primer Potion

- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in "Milk" as a white base and highlight

- Smashbox Purple Eyeshadow in "Rose" over the entire lid

- Smashbox medium tone purple eyeshadow in "Amethyst" over the entire lid

- Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in "Painted Purple" lightly blended into the eyeshadow

- Urban Decay sparkly eyeshadow in :Provocateur" dabbed over the lid

- Smashbox "Vanilla" eyeshadow under the browbone

- Sephora Jumbo Eye Pencil in a teal green colour (doesn't have a name) on the lower lashline and blend downwards 

- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner in Black

- Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara

Face:

- Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

- L'Oreal True Match Foundation in "N2"

- Smashbox light pink blush in "Carnation"

Lips:

- Wet N Wild Mega Lip Colour in "It's a Girl"

Review: NYX Xtreme Lip Cream

Finally NYX products are coming to Canada! I picked up this NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in "Nude Peach Fuzz". I have mixed feeling about this product. In the picture I think it looks gorgeous, but in person it looks weird on my lips and really extenuates the lines on my lips. The texture is also a bit strange. Like it says "it's not a lipstick or a lipgloss" but what is it? It doesn't glide on as easily as a liploss. The colour is beautifully pigmented so you should only need one coat. I'm still trying to find a way to make it look more natural on my lips. Please comment below and share your thoughts on this product.

Review: Quo All About Eyes Palette

For those of you that have never heard of Quo, it's a beauty brand exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart.

 Quo All About Eyes Palette

Top Row: Swatches from left to right

Bottom Row: Swatches from left to right

Overall this palette isn't too bad. I don't know the exact price because I got it as a gift but I know it's not really expensive. The colour pigmentation is okay, the darker colours give off the best pigmentation. I find some of the colours can be a bit streaky if you apply it with the applicator sponge that they give you. I've made some really nice everyday looks as well as nighttime smokey eye looks. It has a very nice combination of warm purples and warm blue/grey colours.