tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67520029393962374412024-03-13T02:53:11.111-04:00Magnificent RoadAnastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-76046430080812391122021-06-03T18:09:00.008-04:002021-06-03T18:20:30.474-04:00- - Lomography | Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Review (Lomochrome Purple Edition) - -<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPoYD-qmHJgYpNbRQgl5wHvdexkIxLSv6mW_s49N32gWTReSAG9kLmlEVilaNirKOkIkCVfzTzACKxYAJJyELvpi7mZnCWryfPYFz-_NzCYuTCGtlku8ZukSVg8_tEylvHKXJg-rP-kA/w640-h484/Camera_1%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Today I'm back with another Lomography-related post!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This post will be a <u>two-in-one</u>: a review of Lomography's <a href="https://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/simple-use-reloadable-cameras">Simple Use Camera</a> and a brief review of the <a href="https://shop.lomography.com/en/films/35mm-film/lomochrome-purple-film-35mm-5pack">Lomochrome Purple</a> film stock.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you've been following me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/magnificent.road/">Instagram</a>, you'll know that a couple of months ago I acquir</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">ed the Minolta SR-T 101, an analogue camera that shoots 35mm film. I have since tried different kinds of film stock (rolls of film) and am always keeping an eye out for more!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Even before<span style="color: #666666;"> getting the Minolta, I knew that one film stock I really wanted to try was the Lomochrome Purple. </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span>Lomochrome Purple is Lomography's homage to </span><span style="background-color: white;">Kodak <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Kodak+Aerochrome&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwic69_bhvzwAhWLRs0KHZfCBcQQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Kodak+Aerochrome&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1AAWABgx60BaABwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&sclient=img&ei=5hm5YJzgKIuNtQaXhZegDA&bih=969&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA773CA773">Aerochrome</a> and </span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=kodak+EIR&rlz=1C1CHBD_enCA773CA773&sxsrf=ALeKk03JU5Ye8wQVjM5YuAtbBLWmacN-bg:1622743355783&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzrKGKhvzwAhUGXM0KHcsXD2sQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=969">EIR</a><span>, two iconic infrared films. Like its predecessors, Lomochrome Purple distorts the colours of reality but it does this by painting your photographs in purple hues (see photos below).</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span></span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera</b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY09lSnhiSrN7spTlOWupjMODtU-qAfiHiclUZ9L123ZFRwrXcCc1wwlwUxn7LOjydh_CIxyFQCS7ZSZmaNY0a2SKRHXcCBjfFZt5iWC9BmQTgC8-jMIbPE6pKARxEPOOTg8Oh7GFwRvU/w640-h480/Camera_2%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I didn't want to use Lomochrome Purple in</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> my Minolta while still learning to use it, so I opted for one of Lomography's <a href="https://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/simple-use-reloadable-cameras/lomography-simple-use-reloadable-camera-lomochrome-purple">Simple Use Reloadable film cameras</a> instead. These cameras are already loaded with batteries and film so you can start shooting almost right away (you just need to advance the film) when you take it out of the box.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyG4QWg5Chkt6vue5q58MJq9SY0We0NdnUmwFYg28HEUhwW0NPfhk52MrhphZKFjsuZvAbLno7InZFEFqblB2JY9XipUoS7ZOKZZ91CXZAlbFazqrxYf4Plf9aL0fz6MHtDMc8AsUX-Q/w640-h480/Camera_5%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Simple Use camera is very portable - it's small, super light, and will easily fit into an average coat/jacket pocket. The camera feels like a toy and really brings me back to the few times I used a disposable camera in the past.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Unlike your traditional disposable camera though, this Simple Use counterpart is actually reloadable! More about this later.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1541" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPuvtC3JlBd05Yul8TewgYdfe3V4f2Kc_FWJuEqD2KbK7Eh35y3Z-UqTWnGqA-Q2iWEhMsA8w_8tPQ50oJS3Gvwi7QzHZ05M0NuUHVNw5mN1_1pDszo4R5X5HDrHgxzwpBl3aXQFX6CPU/w640-h482/Camera_9%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Each Simple Use camera comes with a brief instruction manual. The camera is fairly easy to operate but I'd recommend reading the instructions anyways before you try to.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="2048" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvd-t6v3fGWTRhHS7RB8FO-ImtFrDDY8iQwGZhOitKz0cpW0UB5sfNrz8BYt147lUenDHBO-tlY2tsA1vqv9vrjjyad8n3V_IgMwIMTYTbh0TV-V6KN9ZIipUtIhF938DDSvnCO9IBeg/w640-h466/Camera_10%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><p>The second thing I can suggest about using the Simple Use camera is to check the batteries. These cameras are supposed to come pre-loaded with working batteries, but mine were dead by the time they reached me. It felt very odd to just keep pressing the shutter release button, advancing the film, and not knowing if you were capturing anything. Having working batteries definitely gave me more confidence that I was actually taking photos.</p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">To check if the batteries are working, press and hold the flash button at the front of the camera until you see a light at the top:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dxwhqp4hg8WGDnLmrdJZXsActmIgQnDBMjCHldIhBorDWAqG-rxdoXDcqJ_AhA6W9qRAuM2xSioveYDce6hOptouRI23klcofRCxizvZogTFAHQawKf61pFLp0kWuqDv4PK8vHx7ux4/w640-h480/Camera_4%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If you've been pressing the flash button for about 10 seconds and no light comes on, you'll have to replace the batteries. The way to do that is to access the battery compartment by peeling away this sticker on the bottom of the camera:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB43oHE0ceTCfx56YzEi2GJ5qllUZI0TVjzdnkBa8RJ5EwWt5fu3wHsKlBd_aX5b0YzKQpBZekyH3C2dmtmR4iI8o00lJS5gZxqRraav51dguuSPwm_1MiJRSUOvLd757d9uxnosqTaSE/w640-h480/Camera_7%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><span>Although you don't need batteries to operate the camera, I would recommend using flash as often as you can because even outdoor photos can turn out darker than expected if you don't use it. <br /></span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Unlike my Minolta, where the photo count ascends as you use up the film, the film counter will descend in the Simple Use camera. When the counter reaches "E", you can just open up the back of the camera and take out the film. No need for any rewinding.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1507" data-original-width="2048" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0m8Ucie0CnqKhdSvtHaAeX6pUzkJ6OD5167O-Yl9wwGQKDhhzkpq0q1VF5rRky8Z9hrbYmewWrQaFdE8clzxwonq3wmng0lYvuEhyphenhyphenbBUy9IJs4m4t7mv37l_6NDWARXwISS-TYnbNafc/w640-h470/Camera_11%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div>What's special about the Simple Use cameras is that they are reloadable. Though I'll be honest with you -</span><span> after reading a number of negative reviews about the process, I'm kind of nervous to try this. Even in the </span><a href="https://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/simple-use-reloadable-cameras/lomography-simple-use-camera-with-lomochrome-film">2019 version</a><span> of this camera, Lomography wrote at the side of the box to "re-load at your own risk." The packaging has since been changed.</span></span><div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKr8oIGuLw54bDTev1ZsdmUBAXqIXCFOaXZNN74R4JIrzESSx2qhi7DpZkUkSYHrYWunZ5eLYxUoGpv2c5B7yd6nWvwM1o1g2yhFaRY0-mUEyGHuogNWwGlwl1ZyA6W3py-kBb-O4nWM/w640-h480/Camera_6%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><span>I think that what makes the reloading process tricky is that it works in the opposite way that many analog cameras work. Traditionally, you would take the film roll, wind it a little bit onto the taking/take-up spool, close the camera, take your photos, and rewind the film after using it up.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">In a Simple Use camera, the idea is that <u>you wind all of the film onto the taking spool first</u> (with the camera closed of course). <b>As you take photos, the film goes back into the film cartridge</b>. This is why you don't need to rewind the film after you finish it - it's already in the film cartridge!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I'll probably give it a go and try to reload the camera with some inexpensive film. If all goes well I'll either make a post about the process or make updates on Instagram (possibly both).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Lomochrome Purple Colour Negative Film</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0TEnGKg-YVuqsjeaJfgDGpxZkLxZ44S-BxAAwOhxnaD3P0gsrXqxbQ8dlIPfqozAV43x_lBslmG7IpEyfZRNVsDh0HHYo4Ynb8dxIeX26HKOxIn9NDdihOO4DrlsxNkfRFlhSrUGOSM/w640-h486/Camera_8%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Despite my worries about the Simple Use camera almost all of my photos turned out okay!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-zZRofLuMSy-1N9n-FMNZvL5gl9-CK7pLpOGsl0m9Cxc_GNWwqf53j0_tAmjnVFut0QlFSGdMs9T5XVaAmrqIyyaXdw5TLbR-oNTK1bAV6RTzKwoKmrQZyY_QnDEi7_SBvg9qNEtuiU/w640-h424/000001650009.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The camera blurs photos around the </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">perimeter, but I actually don't mind this. It gives the photos a unique vibe!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1357" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzqxAiKxz3bakcqBWkxbAEJR8GEvfS1oaLJwYPDpbdDMd2CSHYSdajKlzcadMjUAU5-kNzdCXD9ShzkJvmfV5MOUzf1NmhDpmhPfJhT1so9dDmTe828ORMJA62VRe16VeiHEDvCUVlKw/w424-h640/000001650010.jpg" width="424" /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lomochrome Purple is truly a unique film stock. It turns blue to green, green to purple, yellow to pink (sometimes pink to orange), and keeps red tones mostly the same.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic8LENJjvfvbYdmZqsC5slqXkjHeMNEghbph_2L9sXqDe_eq5mFxht6wjD3HYfbTq2q_ABPz1KOyYEYnv1p5a6aaT-npcMNgGRAz4MLIiPkduZMQ9EjuiPZxxO9uS-Als1VHV5EGSYz2Y/w640-h424/000001650004.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lomochrome Purple is usually shot between 100 - 400 ISO and you get different hues depending on which one you choose. In the Simple Use camera there is no choice - the film is set at 400 ISO.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1OuO8Y4lz741ISXbuDfhLPkDhH-wsNoWk8sNs_2Qd3JSWzFyyxm3gmEeln-7Dupupt6xkqpKPY9Hot4Zp7HbwFGD3A_8MSKHoyzd-mSbhBObjPCn9Da8zD1Ci4gBLHBUouJjy6ndMsc/w640-h424/000001650022.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Just to give you a colour comparison, here is a photo that was shot on Kodak Gold 200:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUEYTAJZXG7OBAxUnjVjb-cxZS-SdCopDDFLgQ7r8QQ1H_lyD4pyevN7s1ohnmU9XOPZsn0GlVfkST0u979YgWgxKrTbwMvYFPENL6TN3Hk7KTchChcK2JG3EhwQWQsjS72QNRZLTgx4/w640-h424/Kodak_Gold_1.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Just minutes apart, this is what I got with Lomochrome Purple:</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXW89YUg9kvb3e7KuD_YPS5uoGfXSs5RBxTozqWVpgAy3nuDbxAFBuTKf9IWoSPiCGlM77HY2HJFWR_DXuQsh3IubLORbbvjgDEB3SqX_iEyK0HPRhqGqkUy_n6klq2YXsSBHA1mUZYU/w640-h424/000001650019.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Neat, no? Here is another comparison:</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJFy0ZIsi8UWKN9p40NYRml9qtqH8oqWAh8djaLXvGTBUTkWH4OUNxM4HQNxCeNf3dCMJzolTB98IQiPUya_lRz1PlJt3QvfjfP0-9Z6eTpqbdeZH2tCwTD5_alF__h5wHmKfSRN2BWc/w640-h424/Kodak_Gold_2.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">vs.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLe_JvLGxgDijmonrwraJTWrERKDIQ7oXb-mVEeURbfhowrxHEYk1qBmn_VLdyn_ZE-L_MO-ORjS1_qXa0uNfrh4dsC2yTeqTIxsTH6e-1hqsWaXXkgF-DQzfsaM0jkOLSLiw_tmOuhzg/w640-h424/000001650017.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Which film stock do you prefer? The Kodak Gold or the Lomochrome Purple?</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJ3JfKaSK_vANqKMURZU8TA_vt92safIsBJZLUx2-GKyG5_CGfC1sLt24x_4lARC7rFxmHs682egikKhk2wyOmzaOe0n11f_c9CqeeJtU7F791y0fZjBWL_4sXYmku8Fnq_sdTWk_40I/w640-h424/000001650021.jpg" width="640" /></span></div></div><div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If I had to describe Lomochrome Purple in one word it would be: unpredictable. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">You don't really know how your photos will turn out until you get them developed and that is what makes the process (and this film) really exciting.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have another roll of Lomochrome Purple that I'm looking forward to trying out in the Minolta! Keep an eye out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/magnificent.road/">Instagram</a> because I'll be posting the developed photos there.</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>What do you think about Lomochrome Purple?</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💜</span></div></div></div></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-18755227643767558732021-06-02T21:24:00.002-04:002021-06-02T21:36:54.170-04:00- - Lomography | Lomo'Instant (Song's Palette) Review - -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6WvcBfN8mm3WaKWCWQPgu1bIl4qUV99NVIex-DdrekbPU-t0HFCkfw5SXGqAz068UI5U_HNW4umG5xL4s-McM3bnA9ATh3APvIVHvTF2hbnMGazeQKl0bZWGpUP5lvrNd4tUanaR-yI/w640-h480/Camera_2%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">2020 was a rough and isolating year for many of us. Ironically, it was also the year when I was able to make a number of meaningful new connections with people. What I started doing in 2020 that I had never done before was participating in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/polaroidexchange/">polaroid exchanges</a> with individuals all over the world who were passionate about instant photography.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I was able to identify early on that my favourite photographs were the ones that had a vignette effect (ie. a darkened perimeter). These photographs stood out to me because they had a different feel/mood than the photos I had been shooting with my Instax Mini 9.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For example, take a look at these photos:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span></span><br /></span></div><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="2021" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_2S9NPAzTkhhuJPTa5ND5pJ1Tp1okXF0EXVDtkysWebtdMh9afSF8leDaogOeYEZwEWFmxWapOZoiIzsGcA39OrVZbdcaPMM4-5csMglBDGMZ2wa-i6p_57XuUCq-mkCLw0fLtA52hY/w640-h300/Vignette%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Left</b> = photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/photokathy_lomo/">@photokathy_lomo</a> <b>||| Right</b> = photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weekenderer/">@weekenderer</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">After asking around, it turned out that the vignette effect could be achieved with one of the instant cameras from the online retailer, <a href="https://www.lomography.com/">Lomography</a>. Lomography has a wide range of instant cameras in a variety of formats (mini, square, wide) and all of them are compatible with </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Instax film cartridges.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcvTK7Fr6WnBJiTaYvc5ovofBWz2wzSYiLaUpGCKumwKb6EHeY7KWLJRa6gbG8SP8536LxwuNeYeKnx-P7Iy7tohBRC8s3o9_lWMdQl_X5CiI8hdFV5X29Yut0h0HkNOR27ZWC-4DF_A/w640-h480/Camera_1%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The mini format has always been the most appealing to me (although this sentiment may change as I get older and my eyes start to age with me), so I had two choices - the Lomo'Instant or the Lomo'Instant Automat.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6rSiTYCxPlFxUsj2d-anM24o7thwGc1rVfUjWamoyZmpg6JbkSXdTAHLOGHMIN0w55zemAjTKmJitGpnTgqrExpC0CNS8udsRB7bqkXtcdGqgH5eZ34WsRicBxpM7hG2rHmBx652OOk/w640-h480/Camera_2%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Other than the overall design, the biggest difference between the two cameras is that the Lomo'Instant has more manual controls - specifically when it comes to aperture. </span>In the Lomo'Instant, the exposure compensation dial ranges between -2 to +2 (aperture range of f/8 - 32), while the Automat has an exposure dial of -1 to +1 (aperture range of f/8 - 22). In other words, you can darken/lighten your photos a bit more with the Lomo'Instant. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Some other things to consider as well:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">the Lomo'Instant takes 4 x AAA batteries while the Automat needs 2 x CR2 batteries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">the Automat has a remote control lens cap (ie. it's a remote control for the shutter release!)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEsdGYHotB_-7jlfz7cS6NemJhGgPDrWonnwnEGTt5yevR3PKNdoVHl2KNk2pnJQoSmE2iL-Nb6_GaePbd80hH9JPQ_c12zfS8yhCh6k2uHvd0GhYB7CYwAIbEBUzmrMeKiQsyGLUu2M/w640-h480/Camera_3%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ultimately, it came down to price for me. The Lomo'Instant cameras fall in the range of $100-$169 while the Automat is typically $195 and above. Both cameras come in a variety of styles. The one that caught my eye was <a href="https://shop.lomography.com/en/lomo-instant-camera-songs-palette">Song's Palette</a>, a limited edition Lomo'Instant designed by painter <a href="https://www.lomography.com/magazine/344388-song-e-painting-pastels-on-the-lomo-instant-mini-song-s-palette-edition">Park Song Lee</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">When I bought this camera back in February, Lomography had a promotion where you could get a free lens set with the purchase of an instant camera.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSgQ6ofVpeweaTIjVP-AseuliIa21Ij4XCa6NtAJNuMurPYWE_ie7HQ4GjLwuAzAgIqQ-fu8L4RGrLB6dyEz2U-x9MgVzDFo-HUfgEdPJiOPcbI7_yh6lwCXvUS4I9o0Tt2qcvi02MWA/w640-h486/Camera_17%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The lens set included: a portrait, close-up, and fisheye lens. The additional lenses are nice to have, but the only one that I really use is the close-up lens. I don't take any portraits and for selfies the built-in 0.4m-0.9m setting on the camera works perfectly. The fisheye lens creates a cool effect, but I feel like the photo details become too small on an Instax mini.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1517" data-original-width="2048" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWi6h3pfWOiPSrcPcLUjCOuRV-_-npsgE2qB7T0QCseQq6MLSXVNP0NqFYFFzxcaUr3EejZ0zr1n7dwXoszgPEIWmhZUWnOWTQO68rYYyLIMRhp9_Im4nswloIPTqQNCzc3ZYGODF9t4/w640-h474/Camera_4%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>In addition to the Lomo'Instant and the 3 lenses, I received the following in my package:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Lomo'Instant lens cap</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Instruction booklet for both the camera and the lenses</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">4 coloured gel filters (these get placed in a slot on top of the flash)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">A pack of shooting technique cards</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bMj4Ti0boswHNM9jVcXA1gPOUJYDSvNnI33srZKLPe8k9wfWtX3EXnAPk5bB83YFp1RUTmC-rykPlmS6zKF-J_vyG0zOYbLWt92I4mqsSdwajDWw4wr-zJVYvL3FK4lPMD7IATq_SZ8/w640-h484/LomoCamera_1%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br />A few answers to questions I had before getting the Lomo'Instant:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>What is the "default" position of the Lomo'Instant?</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">For the longest time I thought that the "default" position (if there's even such a thing) of the Lomo'Instant was horizontal like in the photo above. It's not. You would normally shoot this camera by holding it vertically and only change the orientation when you want to shoot photos in landscape.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>Do you still have to shift the view "off-centre" when taking a photo?</b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Although the viewfinder is positioned away from the camera lens, the Lomo'Instant has a built-in wide-angle lens that captures what you see in the viewfinder pretty accurately. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxNih9pB1uaNGLhoyweweTUmhOBP2nwSgpXog3DDwpDHUKSPWusZ1Kp8dC3bp8ek2UTOQI0Rj85k9fYG_lDhGRJu888LBW5Ie51GUr9bzl1z8gXFv-TRadTiqIKQhZaG630DZr4kQUzY/w640-h442/Camera_5%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span><span>There is definitely a learning curve to using the Lomo'Instant - it </span></span>is not a simple point and shoot camera.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIytyVeS_RG4xPgPkMTHBde05IQ_ic48K8IaAZCOAtQ-i6M68Agb_Y0vFoWQiyCJii0E8W2tsoc7xrAmHQe2auOzWtMvr3G3jTS7R3nf662D1_8DSFiGCNpC-62lDgmcMaU7LNpFgXNsY/w542-h640/Camera_15%255BW%255D.jpg" width="542" /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Although there is an automatic mode (with flash and default aperture of f/16), there are also two manual modes with additional N & B options for daytime & night-time. While this may seem kind of intimidating, fear not - there is a guide on the bottom of each Lomo'Instant that simplifies the modes and settings:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="2048" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4yjk5t80s054AoviAZ1roHIcpi5JEYOBtsml7-kaJqjJgUYCqFTQYJLCN1JWLbR9UoIAP0jlqOhkTbrKiJ09lIMGh0h6UsFFvYko41RCKYtecvjHPmHZw-Fhwp6mTruHqveN-Y4A-vQ/w640-h442/Camera_6%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have definitely wasted a lot of film while trying to figure out the manual controls. At the same time, I've also gotten some really interesting and wacky photos:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSRy8IXC0OR1wmtn1ZmaiQ7ihz-03R6TC8XZuIpUIpKKwBVrzaN_186fJkxxUTrgTxalkibpPUi4t_Z9BKtsKH6BMwSwZQHr6C9PdnxPh30KW8doEIBgIORAKaXYYw_SQvTntOuqhf_o/w640-h480/Camera_14%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ultimately, </span>I feel like the Lomo'Instant has challenged me creatively and allowed me to experiment with photography. I have been able to create photographs that I would've never been able to create with simple point and shoot instant cameras.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>Considering that I was using </span>only an Instax Mini 9 and a Wide 300 before it, the Lomo'Instant is truly a game-changing camera for me.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50_szzno4imfrGpkYif_OHG_za0jMYqYp8Zjs8BuM0TQbGu7upL7HlZCuLZK7MNKNnaTQGCc93JNAEI7VzieAk3s_IKRdOp9gGNZG8GHrztRiEL1DHZkEQdHCwP8XfxdgQaLs0bOB0Ys/w502-h640/Camera_8%255BW%255D.jpg" width="502" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Here is what I love about the Lomo'Instant:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>1. You Can Get Really Close to Your Subject/Object:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">On its own, the Lomo'Instant can start shooting sharp photos from a distance of 40 cm. With the close-up lens, you can shoot objects from as close as 10 cm! </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">One helpful tip I've received is to measure the distance from the back of the camera.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Just for comparison - even with the close-up lens on, you can get a sharp image with the Instax Mini 9 starting only at 35 cm. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7dQ7AR7h7M2hmQqTUH75BakglVLD2F2v9PI2jvKQCXuXB3votgTRIP88NE5m4YbLnLTWTYXyjLK4jVoPQrbcNs4iKiOf74Dp6BIaZZpcd4VLuIMRkML5KCPi7gSiuRVdLpJ8gzIGCgI/w480-h640/Camera_9%255BW%255D.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>2. The Vignette Effect</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This isn't for everyone, but I love the vignette effect because it gives photographs character. It's also refreshing and unique after years of seeing only brightly lit Instax photos.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRiYGvfOQFSvo9Wy9aBa1eBNNqHfn0l47ywrdWHQO5k7ydDUsmsM3fT0Mt6f504ghODJWD9ZY7yv8D7HKnbThm3JPNW02nXXLawAzxMl_Qq3OZfOcS2Nupm1W98D7jfr5qePTJbNYjLs/w480-h640/Camera_7%255BW%255D.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>3. Multiple Exposures</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Before getting the Lomo'Instant, the only option I had if I wanted to make double exposure photos was to do them <a href="https://instaxworld.com/can-instax-mini-9-do-double-exposure/">manually</a>. 🙈</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Now imagine having an option built-in to your camera that allows you to layer infinite photos on top of one another!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>4. L0-o-ong Exposures</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Lomo'Instant allows you to keep the shutter open for as long as you want to! </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Long exposures are great for light-painting (which I have yet to get the hang of) and for any scene where you want to catch some sort of moving/changing element. I strongly recommend using a tripod for this kind of photography (the Lomo'Instant has a built-in tripod mount).</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">To compare - it seems like you can keep the shutter open on the Automat only for up to 30 seconds.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq96r78RB85KMzYpXeFj_LWuFIZ57huRjHnRcZ-afwRN6V6y-qplW07yCCQy-WO-LKGB1-sjNFNsio60HblbV9R-7FHK17QZuN7BI0eySt4fYReW_GPIZRVx2pbQx5fEeoZC9A1g96bw/w640-h480/Camera_13%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>5. You Can Turn the Flash Off</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span>This was another huge game-changer for me because turning the flash off was not an option in</span> my previous two cameras<span>. </span>I now shoot photos on the Lomo'Instant almost exclusively with no flash.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1824" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6QHscQF0-TT6iDRkij0tHFb9MqefI19cqCatu1Pk8rdPHVaNJMPDdwNuOQWNrjA9Fg09OrV-U-_It2srkRhe4hkf1hlB_MIsI4KvNwKENkGPgdisbqcyNd9NlVXCXtu8fJEfjUn29xY/w570-h640/Camera_10%255BW%255D.jpg" width="570" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Unfortunately, I did have a few issues with my Lomo'Instant but I suspect that they were isolated to only my camera. These were the major issues:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">All of my photos were coming out of the camera with roller scratches. I tried cleaning the rollers gently with a cotton swab, but no luck.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Many of my photos came out with white lines along the borders. These lines would eventually turn pink.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Sometimes the shutter release button didn't work. The camera would be turned on, the batteries were good, and the light at the back of the camera was green but no photo would come out.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1571" data-original-width="2048" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XfxoGIDRvW4z8IHENI0fCpk8I-acYTLhjAX8mxIP43CqcMBoZdDEUvTbh31BEse1ve9yzKOuLYqZVo6WHIXSZLrvX651q1TN_-K8-Ky_9M_cgk9egKBrLB6DySTGkL3S3fxbv3O7qKw/w640-h490/Camera_11%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I recently wrote to Lomography about these issues and not only did they get back to me really quickly, but they also offered to replace my Lomo'Instant! The replacement camera will have the same design and hopefully no more issues. As soon as the camera comes in and I get a chance to test it out, I'll add an update to this post.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_bMMv8JWlBmwKtLUASlP7jdv4rtlVMGy0IEmoJ-RhkdcoHTWcXKlC6D3Ho9OUzawOkjSxU8k2fWgGdYvkOSDaU0G6sxuUas6-0CZg3WNG-AANWfmeFwq80eJ9I5qyt34-G0UCy10V1KQ/w496-h640/Camera_16%255BW%255D.jpg" width="496" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">If there's one last thing that I want to mention it's this - getting into <a href="https://www.lomography.com/about/history">lomography</a> has been one of the primary ways that I've stayed sane during our latest lockdown. I love that this is a style of photography that encourages you to experiment - try new things, have fun, follow photography rules and then break them! Lomography is about discovering what works for you and staying true to yourself. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This refreshing philosophy keeps me motivated and inspired! </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">💗</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9OntLwSL9lhMYzpNeud1HtmMUFk2uhT0ofDEzRwWQ-e0tTX3OxZukuUi9hNi_K-PzfufV9pDRRWG6_kQAcuDFGXPbQ3ctCvrI9lmOmwPcv3jNQfGU1qJjgXAcp1j193L0YWylhixbm0/w640-h480/Camera_12%255BW%255D.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>Have you ever tried any instant cameras from Lomography?</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="font-size: large;">Thank you for reading! </i>💜</span></div></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-41784279567984788972021-03-27T15:23:00.001-04:002021-03-27T15:23:28.223-04:00- - Remember Saffron Rouge? - -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOK7kDsysD98HaIj34N0R7ZzDaJEHCBHy0HxF11nZB3E6A5hpK_S4OXFOqvTD2qro3pBAFMnpEWG6NUxWhD4jMWrp0v6tOdQjN8JEm42cZzm0B5f4Zmj2WAl9prmjUYAhCrQ2AWX2nwnU/s1188/MPenzy.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1188" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOK7kDsysD98HaIj34N0R7ZzDaJEHCBHy0HxF11nZB3E6A5hpK_S4OXFOqvTD2qro3pBAFMnpEWG6NUxWhD4jMWrp0v6tOdQjN8JEm42cZzm0B5f4Zmj2WAl9prmjUYAhCrQ2AWX2nwnU/w640-h456/MPenzy.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was going through my emails a couple of days ago when I came across a name I thought I'd never see again...Saffron Rouge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do you guys remember Saffron Rou</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">ge? At one point, this<span style="background-color: white;"> was the largest online retailer of natural and organic skincare products and cosmetics. It operated from 2002 until the company ultimately <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2015/01/where-is-saffron-rouge.html">dropped off the map</a> in 2015. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">The closure was unexpected - there was no goodbye email to their customers. The company simply shut down its website leaving people, who had been ordering with them for years, scrambling to figure out what was going on.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;">Fast forward to 2021 and it looks like Saffron Rouge's founder, Kirstin Wood, has started another business venture - MPENZY. Much in the spirit of Saffron Rouge, MPENZY (pronounced as "mmm-pen-zee") is an </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">ingredient-conscious brand</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"> that offers</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;"> organic body products. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">MPENZY describes itself as a brand th</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white;">at "</span><span style="background-color: white;">truly focuses on transparency," so I am hopeful that it has learned from the mistakes of Saffron Rouge. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">In the time that Saffron Rouge has been gone, I've actually found products that work well for me so I doubt I'll be trying anything from MPENZY. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">Having said that, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia;">MPENZY seems like a </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">promising company. The packaging and product descriptions look good. The prices aren't too bad (some of the products are 50% off currently). </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I do wish the company a successful future.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>What are your thoughts about MPENZY?</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💙</span></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-9446583288610678332021-03-06T00:14:00.000-05:002021-03-06T00:14:35.410-05:00- - Fujifilm | Instax Square SQ6 Unboxing : Taylor Swift Edition - - <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUA08sJ3HVanp7-pm8AF6wQCnNBYFTsK_FQ1_l2ZG2kKpgGElbpykhrFafMbfr_BE_hEroD3UqWSiqGYGjn6nMJeazycBTCNhx0pYh-RW-I1J2sevtBbdYYDJKLFi81nwM80zXw1ondwE/w640-h478/SQ6_1%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy weekend!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">This will be a bit of a long read but I hope you enjoy it. 😊</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The first time I heard "Look What You Made Me Do" I thought it was an interesting song. At that point (2017) it had been a while since Taylor Swift released music (or had been seen in the public eye) and her new sound was very different from what I had previously heard from her on the radio. But I loved it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">As I started eventually listening to the Reputation tracks on YouTube (all of which I really liked), I also noticed a series of "The Making Of..." videos. These were intimate videos (all shot with TS's phone from the looks of it) which showed the writing and recording process that Taylor Swift had gone through in making her new album.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">To me these videos were a huge game-changer because: A) I had never before seen a singer take their fans into their world that much, and B) it was really cool to see parts of the songwriting process. I started looking at other interviews and videos where Taylor Swift talked about the songwriting process and this made me really respect her as a singer, writer, and as a storyteller.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Read more after the jump:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf00uFervS4cwDBphw-5CXarYmFbYNqJdPeZDX603SXxDM7JdDYZdzGsWS6YDfXKC-I_Tt-wmRWQDgyw1gtK7CJpDZeprQV8bYsk1-KK1U7u_82sH7cGZ-z8y7wa6j9sFU_c3ZZiNlt4/w640-h480/SQ6_2%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Taylor Swift edition of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 was <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/news/n180823.html">announced</a> in August 2018 and released in October of the same year. The Instax Square film Taylor Swift edition was also released at the same time (more about that in a separate post).</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The timing is pretty interesting because it was only in July 2018 that</span> I discovered that instant cameras were gaining popularity again. It was only a couple of months later that I got an Instax Mini 9. I do remember seeing advertisements for the Taylor Swift SQ6, but at that point I was still in the process of figuring out my Mini 9 and not quite as passionate about trying different cameras as I am now.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzX7LUf54YFVgve_LmPPDsl4k5_pPBMWYTel2lR0hDEf4oYlQXfsmgFUuYwWuLgKzFC_P3weh8nag1xJcJeaxlU0UDqzwIKMFdl5CJbZMSEo7sWlr_SMWgUD84TTZGTp2BuvvEy_Vdufk/w640-h486/SQ6_3%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Taylor Swift edition of the SQ6 features a newspaper pattern that is similar to the Reputation album. The back of the camera features a reproduction of Taylor Swift's autograph:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82-KYVxKSGmRv9a8SyWnXh9WtJ9_DKUsJTJBnYcP88l5WXEtuf00eHDTTNxNjuuigdUzSogPvwcjldY9d_vdkQ8rOzF7jh_F_GnpfO26Y6RPWU6ZPvMnz9HBdy49ezplYx4mKZTBY3AQ/w640-h484/SQ6_4%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Because this camera was released 3 years ago it's actually a little difficult to find right now. I was really lucky because I was able to get the last one available at </span><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1435439-REG/fujifilm_16605383_instax_square_sq6_taylor.html" style="font-family: georgia;">B & H Photo</a><span style="font-family: georgia;">. Even then - a day after I placed my order I saw that it was listed as "discontinued" on their website so I wasn't sure if I would get the camera after all. At the time of my purchase the camera was still available at Walmart, but now the only place I see it on is eBay.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QJA4PqKR55chyphenhyphenFHxH_kBdHuFf4O0oG2bhKyqLxJba5_FpkqKf_Ngk6vJBqkCcjpsE3O8Z7fiuxmjPHfOPZNPRZ8pqb_RZ8ey4H6mPEYYPG9zahiFDSK6qqhQpHywtmHOHGBZPEUhOmk/w640-h480/SQ6_9%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Although the Taylor Swift edition is not widely available anymore, beyond its aesthetic it's actually the same as the other SQ6 cameras available on the market right now. Every SQ6 camera uses Instax Square Film and has modes/features such as:</span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;">Automatic Exposure Control. </b><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is for normal photography. The camera will automatically</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> adjust the exposure of the photo depending on the surroundings.</span></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="font-family: georgia;">Selfie / Macro Mode. </b><span style="font-family: georgia;">These seem the same to me because the distance between the lens and the subject is 30cm - 50cm for both modes. The only difference I see is that in macro mode you would be looking through the viewfinder (and adjusting the position of the camera slightly) while in selfie mode you would be looking at the small mirror by the frontal lens. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I would still recommend using the separate modes depending on what you're shooting, but I'll do some experimenting and make a post if I find more distinction between the two. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ultimately, t</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">he biggest game-changer between the SQ6 and the Mini 9 is that the SQ6 doesn't need a separate close-up lens for selfies and for macro shots.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Landscape Mode. </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Choose this setting if you're shooting subjects at distances of 2m - infinity.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Double Exposure. </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Unlike the Mini 9 where you can only do double exposures "manually," the SQ6 has this mode if you want to layer two photos on top of one another.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Lighten/Darken Modes. </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The SQ6 allows you to manually adjust the brightness of your photos. The lighten setting is great especially if you're using a colour filter indoors.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Flash Suppress. </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">This is another big game-changer for the SQ6. Unlike the Mini 9, where flash will go off every time you take a photo, the SQ6 allows you to turn off flash. This is best used in places where flash is not allowed or if you're taking photos in a brightly-lit area.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Self-Timer. </b></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The SQ6 is actually the first instant camera I own that has a self-timer. I doubt I'll be using the self-timer often but it's a nice feature to have.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>If you're someone who prefers a simple point and shoot camera, you might like the <a href="https://instax.com/sq1/en/">Instax Square SQ1</a> that Fujifilm released last year. It only has two modes - auto exposure and selfie mode.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPYLt00psRj_AKpurkA9DZLRfW1th_NQz-qzQVXdQa0n0HE6JIGFP3qcgb7EdL1G5Mq_l_kyOl4OzkB4_k06r0-qCEy7m13l7R_aB1Q_bdc1lmTWKfNfzjN9hVShy5TwGjak7_72Nkso/w640-h480/SQ6_6%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">An instruction booklet comes with every SQ6 camera. These booklets may seem really long but everything you need to know about how to operate the camera is listed in the first 12 pages. Reading the camera instructions is always very important!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkYG_HqYD14xBT1aS6tOSjmg2hxmoQu9FjPumMBlIdu87d3xJ1klKZsPp1tLbKArh2UoUuMocDaBvZ4HA6gR1pk1enE6XLjT2gl3aGkflUVfaF71oDc-aH87TwMLJEema2Kon5tsJUu8/w640-h480/SQ6_5%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Every SQ6 camera also comes with two CR2 lithium batteries and three colour filters (orange, purple, green) that you can fit on top of the camera's flash lampface. The Taylor Swift edition comes with two additional items - a camera strap and a film case that is perfect for storing square photos.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The film case I got has a dent in it, but I don't mind this - I'm just happy that I have something other than film cartridges to store photos in when I'm on the go! Plus, I doubt that I could get it replaced given the limited availability of this camera. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmYo8VXEk0-GDI4BEyQSklFOY_d4QTOshNFN3feq_iRZT5wXks_8nH9HqVHSdelGt3SnfcQ5ARBJ017XYng9snx1VBBLyHEsw74SCpBp9gnskUwrI30P6hIvxmUybyCNuD65SV6xqOcg/w640-h480/SQ6_10%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The last thing I'd like to mention is that a lot of camera cases for the SQ6 (and for many instant cameras in general) cover up the pattern of the camera. To prevent this, I ended up getting a <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Fintie-Protective-Fujifilm-Instax-Instant/dp/B07ZTCYTX4/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=sq6+case&qid=1614974054&sr=8-6">clear case</a> for my SQ6. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> The downside is that this case has no cover for the retractable lens, but I'll try to figure something out.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="2048" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXX7Y5XZA8tRJns3iwYcic7l15z8R02l5nbTH7D3kMQwtq0_ZKk-QpD19x_iG0_0KKhlS9RogMG9VfeP9fuvjv97DlF4CH9YjSXWRXxHKolOxyLWV8GxmGRXF5QgV3isbgMnvAzR8xSM4/w640-h476/SQ6_7%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br />All in all, I've been loving my SQ6 camera! The square photo format is unusual for me but I love the size. I'm happy to support Taylor Swift and it's also kind of neat to have a camera</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> that I guess can be considered rare at this point.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>What do you think of the Taylor Swift SQ6?</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💚🐍<span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-71142989788643529092021-02-23T20:52:00.000-05:002021-02-23T20:52:36.676-05:00- - Nature Collection | New Jeju Line Review - - <p><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9wKe95YF7D9lgvli2FLcFXgZjis4uXoLybj46eHOSPFSnoejGh-aetn367rB0IGWWJ9yq_lJr1WDjWDyUMIbqn9oltTFG6kUT0CMEjBr97jgKPGcLiWjCZWORz29QqBKTX-U51N4ceU/w640-h484/Jeju_2%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hi everyone! How was the beginning of your week?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">This past Saturday, I received an email from <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/">Nature Collection</a> (aka The Face Shop) about their new Jeju products. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Even though they didn't advertise it at the time, these products have actually been in Nature Collection stores since (I believe) early October.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">It wasn't all in the email but from what I've seen in stores late last year, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">the new Jeju line includes: an aloe cleanser, a 3-step nose mask, a <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/jeju-volcanic-lava-deep-pore-cleansing-foam-scrub.html">foam scrub</a> (I believe I've seen the regular cleansing foam as well), a clay mask, and nose strips. I've got a few of these products for you today!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">More after the jump: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>1 || 3-Step Impurity-Removing Nose Strip Kit - $3.00</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="2048" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYW9hBgvKp2oeTJ43dsKAfkqSRyqgzm5mExiSg9f7FrPOBZ2zooNh8F9m-UFr98eZYamT-L4vsms52wqOAqwV5I2_rKgOLoHab_PSpTullMAC7O_HPSrrOFky_tbzVv9HtBk1c_K_ksY/w640-h474/Jeju_3%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you've been a long-time The Face Shop customer then you might remember this product in different packaging years ago. This version works exactly the same. There are three nose strips: the first opens up the pores, the second is your traditional nose strip that removes blackheads, and the last strip closes pores.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The first and the third strips are pre-moistened. I like the third strip because it has a bit of a cooling effect and it actually seems to soothe the skin and close the pores. The first strip doesn't seem to do much. I can't really see or feel the difference when I use a blackhead removing strip with or without the first strip.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>2 || Calming Clay Stick Mask - $17.00</b> (I believe - I will update once I know for sure)</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz91VxnM97Sf4GeJgKpGbrjLKANAiYd58H5eckixWQ1Pj1m7S4AtZuLQt_5jG1cM2GFV647kKq9L7dnZcVdf1kAuy0GVvRvLulkXlCR7deFehWsoe6NS5_g3ph44ZKxjGhr9NtwN0cqA/w640-h484/Jeju_4%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">This product caught my eye because it has calamine (a really soothing ingredient) in it. Years ago, The Face Shop had an acne product with calamine, which worked really well for me, from the Clean Face line. Since then I've always been enthusiastic about trying products with calamine. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="2048" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtADwE7u091QoSLuMgahBL7c3hGXJs3ijkOVf2ZTlfcC7Pn_MC9UZS6cbeAJ9hBJNpHHTHM0ZU4m4fjw1ytHiTMSa1hx_Q69XEqpYLsdPSOtdnkG3BtfPVlIDpHEGkvGiINjNFoedF3Q/w640-h434/Jeju_5%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">It seems that the new Jeju products are meant to replace the old Jeju Volcanic Lava line. More specifically, the new </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Calming Clay Stick Mask</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> is meant to be a gentler, less messy alternative to the discontinued <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Face-Shop-Jeju-Volcanic-100ml/dp/B011NUY87G">Jeju Volcanic Lava Mud Pack</a>. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The mud pack helped to clean out and tighten the pores. It was great for combination/oily skin types.</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The new clay stick seems to be good for all skin types. You would still use it in the same way as the mud pack - apply after cleansing and wash off when the mask has dried. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">The clay stick is formulated without 7 additives (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, and talc). The key ingredient is still volcanic soil from Jeju island so this mask is great for cleaning out pores and absorbing excess oil.</span><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5Ov0dxe6ZR47oq7CQDhEtMg3L_TGlqBCtyyf0hfF0_N82IGpkfRk6s_JMxOIaNBsr5T5yh6AzYCjTM7V_BkfdAy6TS5cKFhyphenhyphenRGck2zmCo8eBNWcRZf3gGWHB23Y-F0mVoI9AQUgo4tA/w640-h436/Jeju_6%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The mud pack always seemed too harsh for my dry and sensitive skin. In contract, the clay stick is pleasant to use and my skin feels clean and soft afterwards.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><br /><b>3 || <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/jeju-aloe-fresh-soothing-foam-cleanser.html">Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Foam Cleanser</a> - $8.00</b><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsae3WaSj-KEkicV-BDib-DzUq7Da66M_qjE_HPjwFQVStKb_5HoFkylWlVCro74LbYuFRyp64hxsLjCMILuGQPW-_A_sCksk6sif8ZYVX4Ty5B5o15LWtwLiN9RfqD3D6L_Bspi0c16w/w640-h484/Jeju_1%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ultimately, if I had to pick my favourite product from the new Jeju line it would easily be the new aloe cleanser. The <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/jeju-aloe-fresh-soothing-gel.html">99% aloe gel</a> is one of The Face Shop's most popular (and most gentle) products, so it's awesome that the company decided to release a cleanser version of it!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Although the aloe cleanser is in a gel form, it does foam up when mixed with water. The downside is that you might go through this cleanser faster because it's easy for a lot of gel to come out of the tube at once. Even a little bit goes a long way to clean the skin though (without leaving it dry).</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Have you ever tried any of The Face Shop Jeju products?</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💗</span></div></div></div></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-30075890001625338972021-02-19T00:00:00.057-05:002021-02-19T00:00:04.062-05:00- - Hasbro | Bob Ross Monopoly Review - -<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="2048" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYPbRRowUSZUzK46WgjxWlGnjzVRKTm_hf3EwXm1IGB92iR686FbPU0zDKh4LNT3rAXfWWeXVYGQL10RWd6eTHzBMX8sR-7DBBbgVdQxN0UjI6VQebQyS2Q1Ny21gfE_bRryK9ZJFgfU/w640-h478/BobRoss_1%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Friday!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Today I'm back with another interesting version of Monopoly! The edition I'm reviewing today features artwork from one of the most iconic American painters and television personalities - Bob Ross.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Unlike <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2020/05/hasbro-monopoly-for-millennials-review.html">Monopoly for Millennials</a>, the Bob Ross Monopoly was a lot tougher to track down. This edition came out last year in August in the US and it took a few weeks to appear in Canada. When it finally did, the online stores where it was available charged quite a bit for it (e.g. $70+ on Amazon), and the online stores where the prices were reasonable (e.g. $39 at <a href="https://gameshack.ca/monopoly-bob-ross-board-game-pre-order.html">Game Shack</a>) were sold out of it. I never did end up finding this Monopoly edition in any of the brick and mortar game stores I checked.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ultimately, I ended up waiting it out a bit and purchasing this edition on <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/USAOPOLY-MONOPOLY-Bob-Ross-Edition/dp/B085123RPN">Amazon</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Read on after the jump:</span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyimJ_lhtmQqC2UG0otG8BBRfpeYE2jCF8tE9QS9Kb6oDa29mO68ctYdDW0DQHz57h2m-ehoe0t3J1vO69TWOsNpJD2OzkdlN2p-TyzqS6lE7-I2F4T59o4DmB6AZ1YTvouI1NkwE_eQ/w600-h640/BobRoss_14%255BW%255D.png" width="600" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Bob Ross Monopoly includes the following:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 Gameboard</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">6 Collectible Tokens</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">28 Title Deed Cards</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">16 Happy Little Accidents Cards</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">16 The Joy of Painting Cards</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">1 Pack of Bob Ross Edition Happy Bucks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">32 Cabins (aka Houses)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">12 Covered Bridges (aka Hotels)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 Dice</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_ewWLPrHcpwfAfIN0VnPR681crDoQZPow17vFfE-v-hcY8knwh2Afy03v_hv-wci5in3qJe2HaMK6D3c7UvYpBw8Ie-vULLJnaNgpVmIbWR39-xm68xDDkDT9yuJig16yDW2fYW6Llw/w640-h472/BobRoss_13%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm not really a board game (or Monopoly) collector (or even a Bob Ross super fan), but what really appealed to me about this edition was that it promised to be "the most peaceful game of Monopoly you've ever seen!" Seeing how <span><a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2020/05/hasbro-monopoly-for-millennials-review.html">Monopoly for Millennials</a> was quite different than its original counterpart, I was really curious to see what rules were different in the Bob Ross edition to make it more peaceful.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="2048" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4X9vvaVqf2n3lorBFA23ueuQrN_jd8UIXQ4JLdUi5czeK4MRtHqwJ9vqGEA9ryG16VN9P2i5nSSzmn3tIV21pNNXo_Fr3iCq7seCHo3GcLAXJ0mAq1J2Ifj2v5kGDc8qPDX_x-8Pf-o/w640-h476/BobRoss_3%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">So what's different about the rules for the Bob Ross edition?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The answer is...well, nothing.</span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3A_2hBo14btAW5-c4e71P5LQeQJXfirg26yCqD92QB-o2sN817peb-OKmzfdu1SBp37j8JoPHU_V967z3AtwvI8HZ9ZlY2xgjdd_0ke0HUsMkD6ySJrRuWr4YMnJDFdo6F4FTg8wrIo/w640-h480/BobRoss_4%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">That's right - the Bob Ross Monopoly plays exactly the same as a regular game of Monopoly.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KWyVlQTX38v8GdMpsYEKdty_0YKMMeWS2cnENscpa3Y5oj1CB0LCChhOhgOQ8re_t2nhUjvBzZMIxYP_hDqc5PA79_gbeVNgRGvmvkvkD8LYSMUDy4gsyaPEL3SublNQKLglhMJNyFA/w640-h480/BobRoss_4%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There were a few things that were renamed, but for the most part if you're familiar with the original Monopoly game you can pretty much just dive into this edition without looking at the rule book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurFml7TdVR8iI2V5v4B_Wkx5elrl-k6Y3yWPe1EP-MEz5teHWKxmt51SraZwyZ_2Q5i-Kwh02mIPRKbk5zEUuV24nCxbN2K7Q0f87baS_zKO9pO7TTfmugQ-SfGFrpvtQa2kB-penCDQ/w640-h482/BobRoss_2%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Although the rule book promises "special rules for this edition," if you turn to the back where the special rules are supposed to be, it's only a description of the different characteristics of the Bob Ross edition.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEtPxLpbrEJj4ByT6ykm2MPfMf6Iz7DRbna3hQWUUqXvfkOU59manlC1U7ZjnJDhd_svVH37wk32RgSKrHk0ogCOmK83CKAnfj_fdYorhAvUDB5_q-Wf9Rq0mq0z_SO_aOQCdzThrak0/w640-h480/BobRoss_5%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />In any case, I will say this - the Bob Ross Monopoly is easily the most beautiful Monopoly version out there. The <a href="https://www.twoinchbrush.com/all-paintings">paintings</a> that Bob Ross created in his lifetime are lovely and they definitely translate well to the game board and the Title Deed cards:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1528" data-original-width="2048" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYKUsxd2C62PHqsE53IhU74eoW3MDcdzBk2YZSlp9MI3Rwrx1RWw21fc1pUpMXNpKmg-FeelHWYeEdvrvDJu23SemiKVY0g8u5to-X2pQcfFMuMzu7ODZj8UCXHKFIJkYu7D-KP9qRVs/w640-h478/BobRoss_8%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />You buy properties (paintings) as you go around the board. T</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">he property values are the same as in the original game. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">You might also land on Happy Little Accidents spaces. These are closest to the original Chance cards:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCk2Q-75x4GcnGRqgbI4G13wNX__Vg8QvWlpppWz034eJ9aWmSSpMxhMFRu95WRram_OrX0ri4QGgtzaw9_m_NKCrtj7sOYv0v0LHFpd783XZ9gbEIt952pPpz9CEuzDZXa-kwJbRRlM/w640-h482/BobRoss_12%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There are also Joy of Painting cards to be picked up. These are the closest to Community Chest cards:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZE_gnxiQ_eCuFA7RG1G9g4vGOaw_1bbRcUu1GQjAjRAYBsRwi42_52_QIEsopcIhG7LYKiO8RtJpGT-APLyvfX6LZRQeXge8rcokS8Vo0n5sC1AtmwwBeWljgsvv1dC8l47qbaVyhJmw/w640-h486/BobRoss_11%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The railroads are now paints (and they are still some of the best properties to buy if you land on them):</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sjHYx2f67yx9e53sAYtJaB3ZJQa-mrfz6pa6XAEDLPj3ZaM7QM_vIUIfOmQqw-jiYngnpVK8ftRXM-6BRm6LI0N6tXL2XOP2SusyNAjn0PkTRS_qab7p_0WSbGYYrf9ZwVYnOCTGF08/w640-h486/BobRoss_9%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Utilities become paint tools in this Monopoly edition: </span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1529" data-original-width="2048" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWG1RARfdPRNgxyh0tPHv_sktz0zZsAkJSrZl9-l4JuoxTpI8iwjesQ4TXUIJPLqDZrr0a2Q9ZwlKzGzm-SnbBhydfhptyqjnOp-4PxjbZhyphenhyphenwYD0O8u5pb5x8QL8gmTyB74bR8oOuOLt0/w640-h478/BobRoss_10%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The tokens are different in this edition as well. You can now choose to play as a pine tree, squirrel, owl, picket fence, paint palette, or easel:</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1615" data-original-width="2048" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qq0WnzXtchaYqNbX0r01cpWl2PK0JWJ2H1ZBxiJVvBPJKzsoEUsNPw7bSbq8tGFC8ythsQumyI2oiUL0pTN8zf3xSi_s-DtuAEuI2K0GOApOBuNeVIR5xkbsJQbPyQa2zeFYsclZp6w/w640-h504/BobRoss_6%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">On your purchased properties you can still build houses ("cabins" in this edition) and hotels ("covered bridges"). Ironically, the ultimate goal is still to bankrupt your competitors.</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1568" data-original-width="2048" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAEvoBaHKpMIXBTUs9VSUFNhkq55DVH6f0lhb3VTIgIYBovPQopo0-MKeQYjxaEIkFpf7R-0Zdy86I3t5zMsE67D8esjX3t14cCC8dHCe0wQIn0YLr786VvyqIlOuiMIp-r3iRZgAZ5w/w640-h490/BobRoss_7%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">So is the Bob Ross Monopoly really the most peaceful Monopoly version?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Well...it really depends on the temperament of the people you play with!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">--------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: start;" /></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Have you played the Bob Ross Monopoly?</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💙</span></div></div></div></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-21275406097443892602021-02-15T20:18:00.002-05:002021-02-15T20:33:03.364-05:00- - The Face Shop | Dr. Belmeur Lip Balm Duo Set Review - -<p> <img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="2048" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mkQYZF3-iRErAkOF10Ntj871KKbJKQIcSXSGOiUaqMqeJS3-C3IraY8EZLuecYSqsCzGLW-1harkToXCofrsETdghHLUeK1mhy5QqthyJ_-EKq-xz2jkavnDc6dEnmIXsid1jGsLAIs/w640-h488/Lip_Balm_1%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Monday!</span><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you know me in person or if you've been reading this blog for a while, you might know that one of my favourite brands is The Face Shop. The Face Shop is owned by LG, so over the past few years you may have noticed that TFS started carrying a variety of sister brands in their stores (e.g. Fruits & Passion, Belif, VDL, and even Avon recently) in addition to The Face Shop products.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">To have a name that better encompasses all these brands, The Face Shop (in the past two years or so) started changing the name of its stores over to <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/">Nature Collection</a>. The reason I mention all of this is to try to clear up some confusion. If you ever see Nature Collection anywhere, know that it means The Face Shop (and vice versa). Hopefully this doesn't make you more confused, but please ask questions if it does! 😁</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Read more after the jump:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtwKSh-VPULp2EQjmfORiZ9kSgP3Il2dYBJx3YxF0-00QnQr3UtjPM2zBL7TrcdjLPKQriDeiZKp3WVPfka5Igwcl65LNcpjepQWT31giioBnB0-zBUjf4B9QHyDo8-JSGiss1W-AN9M/w640-h472/Lip_Balm_2%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Just like they do every year, Nature Collection started launching their holiday products in stores at the beginning of this past November. Unfortunately, given the lockdown that started in Ontario on November 23, many of the holiday sets that were supposed to arrive never made it to stores. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dGO2q58T6vDy_c3P35fVzEtUFjmWMXIL-8lZvSkU1oWsdw1BUCWQrTnO5UPCxy0-AElhkB_k57AfQZCNYMSuoPFGZEvXy_7vPkF_KH0cnoZzpH0rbT8niKxMJ8kilvFCIOQbETlG0eI/w640-h482/Lip_Balm_3%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">To be honest, the overall 2020 holiday collection at Nature Collection was a bit lackluster...pretty much like the year it was launched in. However, one set did catch my eye in the online store - the <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/dr-belmeur-lip-balm-duo-set.html">Dr. Belmeur Lip Balm Duo Set</a>!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The set includes an "ultra-moisturizing" lip balm and a coloured lip balm. The colourless lip balm can occasionally be found separately in stores while its coloured counterpart is only available in this set.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="2048" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25jV-wWI56DDSz31JYktMDrAe629iSmF6Q_z0e2s79Tcp2cYB174DIdbA4s5RBPfnJNDd9bV97KE5WHg-A4gPCVc5K02nART4h3MbLJolhmDtBi4YPm_TIaq-n4_FEHjU7q2xqr8avL8/w640-h468/Lip_Balm_6%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The skincare products I use are almost exclusively from the Dr. Belmeur line (because it's great for sensitive skin), but somehow I've never tried the Dr. Belmeur lip balm. I'm happy to report that it is indeed quite moisturizing! By itself, I believe it's usually sold for about $10.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="2048" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzxhu1x-IwOFfcR3eMe8cgdKc1O9CX1BeA0956cmLzftV8_W-OxKHrWaPSqTeXHhWhPhlZXQPjWRd1WyomdK6YsiEST2IiIkmw1OSD1gXDuh3pSXeUI3L13AGCCO4-NUx-MYzZApcze8/w640-h488/Lip_Balm_4%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The coloured lip balm is quite nice as well, but I wouldn't classify it as a lip balm. Realistically, this is basically a moisturizing lipstick. It's very pigmented even with just one swipe:</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPBwU1LP64BFQdhLG09aTbgxp-NTkHB1R7hWbqZ_UOxjFbrFHKI4dveYzW2WGcJA-JMDnGDNcgiPOhDQw7spSVnLFqCDT37he3lsQ-vFlPSB3jB8TLrz619Q8gReHrLods7dEtYEvzJE/w640-h480/Lip_Balm_5%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I guess if it's applied very lightly it could pass off for a coloured lip balm, but then I feel like you may lose out on the moisture. In any case, the red shade is quite flattering!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">While the Dr. Belmeur Lip Balm Duo Set is normally $25 CAD, it's currently available in the Nature Collection <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/dr-belmeur-lip-balm-duo-set.html">online store</a> for 50%. There is also free shipping with a $50 purchase. If you subscribe to their newsletter you might be able to catch their occasional free shipping promotion that applies to any order.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span face=""><span style="font-family: georgia;">------------------------------------------</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span face=""><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Have you tried any holiday sets from The Face Shop / Nature Collection?</span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;">Thank you for reading! </i><span style="font-family: georgia;">💗</span></div></span></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-75270379732743959552021-02-12T00:00:00.045-05:002021-02-12T00:00:02.789-05:00- - Fujifilm | Instax Mini Film Review : Rainbow - -<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1651" data-original-width="1604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUrf43goaMFgXT1WuwGxI7cS0atDIbueTfo97vUv_ATmNHc95X_TTUVQmflDNoAbOm50LrQINHdQLu1hEiOYiX_fhc3lckJN89QLvyJggUq20jsZGsXxtQPKrPnGRVIdDln0ly0epbe8/w622-h640/Rainbow_1%255BW%255D.png" width="622" /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Friday!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Today I'm continuing the Instax Mini Film series with my favourite Instax film - Rainbow!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Rainbow film includes 10 sheets with a vibrant, gradient border. The gradation of the colours (as you see below) is circular / continuous and (at least in my experience) each film pack can start at any point in the pattern.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="686" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI354mSyYGM7a8dsRpYtZL3avtW8Mf3YP319BAqwIcM18c_KU_Fn6jRZY-Tuxuj531vH5hFwMMgAg9f6d5dzMdevvqNUvQTgAf2tUmYGWWnwg6uBz6eVjVwKLID0rV_mrOdj915QpbrpM/w640-h384/Rainbow_Order.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">More after the jump!</span></p><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">In theory, the way you can know which colours are next is by paying attention to the order they come out in. In practice though, who really cares which colours are next? The most important thing is to have fun taking photos!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1522" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwroNeeQaSHbONXYHuf7XDpElvV2BYxauwXA0ehdoQLdAwRWiwOMcoEt1AcX1ciaagtHEXN_0hG2z62juA_MCRXqcXJiIhnJ2iULWU52Se2J458Bb4W1Un6ohkWjvIe3QV6603mCk6K6g/w476-h640/Rainbow_2%255BW%255D.png" width="476" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The reason why the Rainbow film is my favourite film to shoot with is because the final result is largely unpredictable. Sure, you can quickly catch on to the pattern of the colours, but you won't fully feel the impact of your image until you see the frame that it comes out of your camera in.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw81e9u_mQayBVi3OxXbzf0IJkx6lqHw9NuJ19VTjjq1eQLMCy4vLoaV1a85dAj3GHSs4FIh0rlLihJYFHtBdmpGnLpemTUT06CQsFNRYVt900RlYBqGklHi6e0Ev-lc6feE4WhxQTCtE/w640-h484/Rainbow_6%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Not every image is going to come out with the perfect composition. For example, I think the image below came out too gloomy for the cheerful border that it's enclosed in:</span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVurKY8dBLrPpMPGvypdyAIqRzcawPWfbA2zOYj8URPWHjnLV7HIq-EgFVX5IzRIihyXGmcsAHRIY5GGmxMdvqzQBibBAYlQL4AtD43V_NBeQSq1pldgG7gWP6tBtG9lHEhho_lOAi7DU/w484-h640/Rainbow_4%255BW%255D.png" width="484" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was still mostly learning how to use my Instax Mini 9 at the time this photo was taken. More specifically, I was experimenting with how the camera would capture an evening sky (it was around 6pm). Ultimately, I think the final image has an interesting feel to it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqdJgT7SOKJ_o8ckIRW0dy1QGq_M0lzbyeCTY4XaepEuKG8iXHxwyfnZ9m7st51Z0M43xU28QZQZ3oWh0wGlnAXa8UdMnKVgVu-Bg9A2uLrl7WlDv8V7VM2E1XUysPVwMooqh07L624Q/w640-h480/Rainbow_5%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Another reason why I like the Rainbow film is because it feels celebratory. It also helps to be at a party when you're using it!...</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">Does anyone remember parties? Those were fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1593" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEm5BmwC3rj2Uzu8vIRskkBoBwUShQ6HpHz3qXsjC0E35BYHADWelVT6c_e3JdBwhKvmGjxcIofsqoLVvUKhBuu4FR4VQZDp82iOfb6XvPtnaGAbqTrdiHAeT_uGytSrMj8r2znInIZ8/w498-h640/Rainbow_3%255BW%255D.png" width="498" /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span face=""><span style="font-family: georgia;">------------------------------------------</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span face=""><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">What do you think of the Rainbow film?</span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Let me know in the comments below!</i><span face=""><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;">Thank you for reading! </i><span style="font-family: georgia;">💜</span></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-61137443082515399632021-02-08T17:28:00.002-05:002021-02-11T15:02:36.210-05:00- - ColourPop | Sailor Moon Pretty Guardian Shadow Palette Review - - <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycrkd8v6xgZrVQ7_IBFHfo8BYutGvXFyzIn5ELtaXKsQ10Gy5mFSsWtAMl1l0b380yWK-8ITTzqyaZOl85Y2xxzLhhpa3_z1feUwGdBz8T3Q_GPTdUlBUsCz3M0jABw7usiTWxevlSx4/s2048/SailorMoon_1%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgycrkd8v6xgZrVQ7_IBFHfo8BYutGvXFyzIn5ELtaXKsQ10Gy5mFSsWtAMl1l0b380yWK-8ITTzqyaZOl85Y2xxzLhhpa3_z1feUwGdBz8T3Q_GPTdUlBUsCz3M0jABw7usiTWxevlSx4/w604-h640/SailorMoon_1%255BW%255D.png" width="604" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hello again!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">One of the things that made 2020 a little brighter for many anime fans (myself included) was the <a href="https://colourpop.com/collections/sailor-moon-makeup-collaboration" target="_blank">Sailor Moon x ColourPop</a> collaboration that was released in February. The collection features 9 pieces: 2 glitter gels, 2 blushes, 4 liquid lipsticks (2 glossy & 2 matte), and an eyeshadow palette.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">This has been ColourPop's most popular collection to date and it's easy to see why - many people grew up watching Sailor Moon. When I was younger, Sailor Moon was the inspiration behind many short stories and a small (totally unofficial) book I wrote. Nostalgia, take my money!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The Sailor Moon collection sold out (so quickly) a few times before I was able to purchase anything. Luckily, I was finally able to get my hands on the <a href="https://colourpop.com/products/pretty-guardian-sailor-moon-eyeshadow-palette" target="_blank">Pretty Guardian Shadow Palette</a> and that is what I wanted to talk a little bit about today.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Read more after the jump!<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE99wNR0048urj-10azK28zG3M6gG9YskeN4VO5wTJZRrQK0RAlkaI_-F2H18seqRqZ4dJAt0VTcyEF_QApBJXNx5ZGeVBPUuHEzf-lb0H-Kvqu35SZuYFUMoQ3uikDwlMyb34V_w8hjQ/s2048/SailorMoon_3%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE99wNR0048urj-10azK28zG3M6gG9YskeN4VO5wTJZRrQK0RAlkaI_-F2H18seqRqZ4dJAt0VTcyEF_QApBJXNx5ZGeVBPUuHEzf-lb0H-Kvqu35SZuYFUMoQ3uikDwlMyb34V_w8hjQ/w570-h640/SailorMoon_3%255BW%255D.png" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The eyeshadow palette comes in sturdy cardboard packaging, which is roughly 13cm x 10.3cm in size. It's a little smaller than I expected but ColourPop palettes don't seem to be that big to begin with.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5YLxq22IiZ4j_D5ScCJlcA3oVCasi4Ab2rv1jBrzE5QVe3x1IWhyv2XPf5O4WrlQeqHj_114ujF1vAB-JR_UkahDKYtwaXrJ-uyCKaqAFZWrPf2TMon5y4F7mwAaz4IshDG1HGnfQzw/w590-h640/SailorMoon_4%255BW%255D.png" width="590" /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">What is unique about the Pretty Guardian palette is that it features ColourPop's first lenticular design - meaning that the image will change depending on what angle you look at it.</span><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDOrEqeKAT4FL1R-eFeLC-wc0UrJjfbOeMVR65g86UpX4SQ-xF1T-vYLoDJrTh11mq7cWB1hFiGlm-2kXlgxawI1LDvIJbU8VXrrLStfzbq2MN_CItowxorZuuM3br0QKvymPNxvJxNw/w560-h640/SailorMoon_5%255BW%255D.png" width="560" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There is a total of 12 eyeshadows with a variety of finishes (matte, metallic, foiled, and Super Shock).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Overall, the palette is quite nice. There are a few neutral shades - out of which Shining Moon is my favourite because it has just the right amount of shimmer to not be overwhelming. There are also 4 bolder shades and a few in-between colours. Silver Crystal is a beautiful rosy shade and it reminds me of Three Little Words from Morphe's 35V Stunning Vibes Artistry Palette.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJotnxA-BnShEzW1E9Jo5m6d5WW85_FzE_zIN-R6uC8cl_XaD1TS1mBjxLlRSp1PZSLVvbZ73HGVjvrtVKP8YzLIKZFs1fIOoRl-FjGOCFlQRIIInr76LHiDw9UH8OhveJ726gOGuCx1M/s2048/SailorMoon_6%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1660" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJotnxA-BnShEzW1E9Jo5m6d5WW85_FzE_zIN-R6uC8cl_XaD1TS1mBjxLlRSp1PZSLVvbZ73HGVjvrtVKP8YzLIKZFs1fIOoRl-FjGOCFlQRIIInr76LHiDw9UH8OhveJ726gOGuCx1M/w518-h640/SailorMoon_6%255BW%255D.png" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The one colour that I'm surprised ColourPop didn't include in this palette is blue. After all, blue is such a prominent colour in several of Usagi/Serena's iconic outfits.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">In any case, the colours that were included have pretty good staying power - they can easily last throughout the day. The colour payoff is great too - you will get a strong colour with just one swipe. I did notice a bit of fallout when applying the glitter/shimmer shades. <br /></span><span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmcZqTuzCfdPzVUT45euokxBMTT27NW0uW_weGg5YUs_oytOk4gNmUn3qZ-calonlYLGqmsj1t3FWR9DnZWJWFN5lyAetjCwJim_MKeAK_9iXXylZJNhato4PioDU7e9PSrHjwYSS1g0/s2048/SailorMoon_2%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmcZqTuzCfdPzVUT45euokxBMTT27NW0uW_weGg5YUs_oytOk4gNmUn3qZ-calonlYLGqmsj1t3FWR9DnZWJWFN5lyAetjCwJim_MKeAK_9iXXylZJNhato4PioDU7e9PSrHjwYSS1g0/w526-h640/SailorMoon_2%255BW%255D.png" width="526" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The last thing I want to mention about the Pretty Guardian palette is that there are 3 pressed powders that ColourPop warns (on the back of its packaging) are "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." These colours are: Mare Serenitatis, Tuxedo Rose, and Miracle Romance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">ColourPop's disclaimer is a bit confusing because although the packaging does not say anywhere that this is an eyeshadow palette, on the website the palette is listed under "Eyeshadow Palettes."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pressed powders with glitter can be dangerous if used around the eye area because flakes can cause irritation, tearing, and infection. Visually, you can see that Mare Serenitatis is fully made up of large glitter pieces. In contrast, Tuxedo Rose has a small amount of shimmer (much like Shining Moon) while Miracle Romance seems like it's completely matte.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm not sure why ColourPop singled out Tuxedo Rose and Miracle Romance, but please exercise caution if you've decided to use any of the 3 shades I mentioned above.</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="">------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i>As of this publishing, the Sailor Moon x ColourPop collection is still available <a href="https://colourpop.com/collections/sailor-moon-makeup-collaboration" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><i><span face=""><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><i>Thank you for reading! </i>💙</span></span></div></span></div>Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-61364350031337445582020-08-17T00:00:00.005-04:002020-10-05T02:54:31.354-04:00- - Fujifilm | Instax Mini Film Review : Airmail - -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KP9EnyHe-1Jy0niKcIZI9avn6Q1Xxfu3ROBAlrBNBVk1w9hqgp9YJuiOJ_woRMMDj1Bgah_mvMjM6QBwj8rUI3Lgwr6BeTAYB5rPsE4wHrR_C6_RQY5eafIGnZS591mbBUTjn6Ju9sY/s2048/DSC00094%255BW%255D.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KP9EnyHe-1Jy0niKcIZI9avn6Q1Xxfu3ROBAlrBNBVk1w9hqgp9YJuiOJ_woRMMDj1Bgah_mvMjM6QBwj8rUI3Lgwr6BeTAYB5rPsE4wHrR_C6_RQY5eafIGnZS591mbBUTjn6Ju9sY/s640/DSC00094%255BW%255D.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Monday and hello again!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A number of changes (and lots of ups and downs) have occurred at my end since my last post, so that's why I haven't been too active on this blog. Fortunately, I am working towards getting back into a routine. Given my offline work schedule, I don't think I'll be able to continue publishing posts three times a week, but hopefully I can work out a regular schedule once there is a little more certainty at my end. Thank you for your understanding and continuing support!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Today, I wanted to put up a few photos taken with the <a href="https://www.fujifilm.ca/products/instax/film/airmail/" target="_blank">Airmail Instax Mini Film</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>The Airmail mini film has a very light blue/grayish frame that features red and blue lines at the top and bottom (or in my horizontal photos, at the sides).</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pER8XkCOa7LfNerQpDC6hU9wezuEzHElocQ6jjIRQB7LIafBGIszsndWUsJdouuZg_4NWq6ThHZrMr5hc56lJF0oBSzN5maNqUuybmKspxQGqtlospJXRa2ZRhTjUX-A1KGIl0pGVts/s2048/Photo_1%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pER8XkCOa7LfNerQpDC6hU9wezuEzHElocQ6jjIRQB7LIafBGIszsndWUsJdouuZg_4NWq6ThHZrMr5hc56lJF0oBSzN5maNqUuybmKspxQGqtlospJXRa2ZRhTjUX-A1KGIl0pGVts/w617-h640/Photo_1%255BW%255D.png" width="617" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The red and blue lines aren't really featured on envelopes anymore, but this border was frequently used in the past in order to separate international mail easier. The border design depended on the flag colours of the country a letter was originally from (e.g. red and blue for the US and UK). Nowadays, the border is used only decoratively and, interestingly enough, the phrase "Air Mail" is actually <a href="https://trademarks.justia.com/875/50/air-87550939.html" target="_blank">trademarked by the USPS</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bjzI0NRM11-0dlYd5Qd3STv2iDYqRHZKk2LX29t985laQc7rbw4YXy00xmFewunPtJXum6lhkeZXksKvHXqZzIZTp7PK76EPi9GkSlimZuEQ01aH9blxMR_8_-Tu8zu8Ag_swdGVhww/s2048/Photo_3%255BW%255D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1886" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bjzI0NRM11-0dlYd5Qd3STv2iDYqRHZKk2LX29t985laQc7rbw4YXy00xmFewunPtJXum6lhkeZXksKvHXqZzIZTp7PK76EPi9GkSlimZuEQ01aH9blxMR_8_-Tu8zu8Ag_swdGVhww/s640/Photo_3%255BW%255D.png" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you're interested in the history of airmail in the US, a good place to check out for a brief overview is <a href="https://www.jampaper.com/blog/airmail-envelopes-history/">this post</a>. 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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today I'm back with a very brief post about the Stained Glass Instax mini film. The name for this film is very interesting. When I think of stained glass, I think of intricately designed windows...not coloured squares equally spaced out. It is what it is though. 😅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've used two packs of this film so far. One for a trip to a karaoke bar (those were fun) and another one during the day my best friend and I cut (and donated) our hair:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I actually like the Stained Glass film - it's very colourful and cheerful. If you look closely at each frame, the squares are not all one colour. Instead, you have an assortment of colours that compliment one another. I guess in this way, that does make this "stained glass."</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ah, the Macaron mini film. 😍</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As soon as I started purchasing coloured/patterned mini film, I knew that I wanted to try the Macaron version. The one thing that really held me back was the price. Whereas most Instax mini films will fall in the $13-$18 CAD range (when they're reasonably priced), for some reason the Macaron film is typically at least $22.</span><br />
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most exciting place I've taken this film is Carassauga, which is a
three-day celebration of cultures that's held every year in the city I
live in. Unfortunately, the festival won't be held this year for obvious
reasons, but you will see a few more photos from it in a future post!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Other
than the festival, I've mostly taken scenic photos and photos of trees
with this film...such is the life of this introvert. 😅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Friday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today (and for the next few posts) I'll be shifting focus back to a few Instax mini film reviews. For this post, I wanted to take a look at the Sky Blue Instax mini film. This film holds a special place in my heart because after getting used to operating my Instax Mini 9 camera, this was the first non-white film that I tried.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/films/instax_mini/frame_design.html#skyblue">Sky Blue film</a> isn't quite a true "sky blue" shade. There is more green to it than blue - making it closer to a pale turquiose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It
was a beautiful sunny day (</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the best kind
of day for Instax photos!)</span> when I first used this film. I was heading to a wedding in downtown Toronto
when I decided to capture the beauty of the church the wedding was held
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although the captured image is quite nice on its own, I think the Sky Blue frame does add something to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fast forward a month and the next time I used the Sky Blue film was during a trip to the Happy Place that I mentioned when reviewing the <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2020/05/fujifilm-instax-mini-film-review-black.html">black Instax mini film</a>. The photos above were taken in a room that was filled wall-to-wall with yellow rubber duckies. The small details didn't come out too well in these photos. Also, light from the flash of the Instax Mini 9 camera only travels so far, so I think these photos may have worked out better if the room was brighter (at least for the first photo).</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The photos didn't turn out too bad though and I think they still capture the uniqueness of the setting we were in well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ultimately, my favourite photos with the Sky Blue frame were the ones that I took when I was on a walk with Laima the day after a major snowfall. The brightness of each image looks lovely against the blue frame! </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever tried the Sky Blue film?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Thank you for reading! </i><span style="color: #666666;">💛 </span></span></div>
Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-27404416648758231652020-06-02T00:00:00.000-04:002020-06-03T00:12:36.047-04:00- - Lush | "Outback Mate" Soap Review - -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A couple of weeks ago, I was a little shy of the $40 free shipping threshold on Lush's website. Without wanting to spend too much to get there, I decided to pick up a soap called <a href="https://www.lush.ca/en/shower/bar-soap/outback-mate/9999906057.html">Outback Mate</a> for $6.95 CAD. I'm a big fan of soaps but I've never actually tried any of the ones from Lush, so this was exciting! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shipping didn't take long at all and when I opened up my package, the first thing I noticed was the size of the soap. It was a little smaller than I expected, but that's okay - there was still a lot of soap to use so it wasn't a huge dealbreaker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next thing I noticed was that the design was kind of bland and not as colourful or as intricate as what I had seen on the website. Again, as long as the soap does its job, who cares what it looks like, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The soap was a little soft and when I smelled it inside the plastic packaging it reminded me of Lush's <a href="https://www.lush.ca/en/shower/shower-jellies/whoosh/9999907022.html">Whoosh</a>, which smells like a citrus dream. As I opened up the packaging and prepared to love Ou</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">tback Mate</span> even more, I realized that something smelled off. And then I thought - oh no...is that....lemongrass??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As an aside - I've had a chance to purchase a lot of fragrance oils last year </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in the process of learning how to create soap</span>. One thing that I learned about myself is that I absolutely hate the smell of lemongrass...I just can't stand it. So by mistake I totally missed seeing this ingredient in the description of Outback Mate. It would be okay if the lemongrass scent was mild but in this case it's so strong that it overpowers the eucalyptus and peppermint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay, so I figured this was just a minor setback and maybe this soap will redeem itself with its lather and moisturizing properties. Oh dear...it really didn't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I started washing my hands with Outback Mate, yes, it did lather a bit but it was like all of the blue dye was washing off the soap and onto my hands! Luckily, from what I could see, the dye didn't stain my hands or my sink but maybe it would have if I didn't wash it off right away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and this soap also dried out my hands like crazy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been a while since I've tried a product that was such a miss. In any case, I'll give Outback Mate another chance but if my experience is the same, off to someone else this soap will go!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever tried Outback Mate?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Thank you for reading! </i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">💙</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Sunday! 😊</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With the fresh start of a new month just around the corner, this seems like a great time to try something new! For the month of June I plan to publish</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"> posts on Sundays as well - I have just enough ideas to carry me through to the end of the month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's an ambitious plan and life may get in the way, but we'll see how it goes!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/p/monthly-empties.html">Monthly Empties</a> post seems like an appropriate way to close off the current month. This series of posts is an opportunity for me to briefly review the products that I used up during a given month. In May, these are the products that I finished using:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1 || <a href="https://crabtree-evelyn.ca/products/8138">Lavender & Espresso Calming Shower Gel</a> | $32.00 for 250 mL | Crabtree & Evelyn || </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There's
definitely a lavender scent in this body wash but I can't recognize the
espresso. In any case, the combination of ingredients makes this
smell like a really nice cologne! The best part? The scent of C & E
body washes lingers for a long time on the skin! As an added bonus, the
formula is really moisturizing.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As
much as I enjoyed using this body wash, I wouldn't purchase a full-size
version. I can see that C & E are working on rebranding now that they only
have an online store left. The packaging has changed and new products have been introduced. At the same time, C & E's prices are just a bit too high in my
opinion - even Nature Collection's luxury bodycare line is cheaper.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><b>2
</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://crabtree-evelyn.ca/collections/bodycare/products/8126">Citron & Coriander Energizing Body Wash</a> | </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$32.00 for 250 mL</b></span></span> | Crabtree & Evelyn ||</b> <span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There
are some products that you try to make last because
you love them so much...and then there are products that you try to
finish as quickly as possible. This body was was the latter. Just like
its Lavender & Espresso counterpart, this body wash is moisturizing.
The scent also lingers for a long time on the skin which is great if
you love it - but I really didn't.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The coriander scent is way too strong. Mixed in are tea tree and rosemary, which are also really
strong scents. The combination makes the citrus ingredients in this body wash virtually
unrecognizable.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><b>3 </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://www.epicblend.com/collections/bar-soap/products/avocado-bar-soap">Avocado Bar Soap</a> | $7.99 for 114 g | Epic Blend ||</b> <span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you've been following me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/magnificent.road/">Instagram</a>,
you may have noticed that I started learning how to make soap at home
last year. I'm still a long way away from attempting cold process soap
(aka making soap from scratch), but the goal one day is to be able to
make soap like Epic Blend's. Their Avocado Bar Soap is one of my
favourite soaps! It's moisturizing, has the perfect amount of lather,
and it smells really nice (not so much like avocado but rather like
spearmint). May my future soaps be exactly like this! 😊</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>4 </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://www.epicblend.com/collections/bar-soap/products/goatsmilk-bar-soap">Goats Milk Bar Soap</a> | </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>$7.99 for 114 g</b></span></span> | Epic Blend || </b><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This soap is a little softer than the Avocado Bar </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and the lather it creates is a bit better</span>. However, what really didn't do it for me was
the scent. Reading the description and smelling the soap inside the
packaging made me think that the scent would be light and slightly
powdery - something closer to goat milk. When you actually open the
soap it smells entirely like lavender essential oil. Maybe it's just my
batch but the scent is way too strong and definitely not calming. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>5 || <a href="https://us.naturecollection.com/beyond-deep-moisture-shower-cream.html">Deep Moisture Shower Cream</a> | Beyond / Nature Collection ||</b> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nature Collection (aka The Face Shop) stores launched the Beyond line just a couple of weeks before the quarantine. The Deep Moisture series smells heavily like baby powder, so I thought that the shower cream would too. It's actually a lot lighter and really pleasant! I wouldn't say that the formula leaves my skin super moisturized, but it's pleasant to use.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 || Yog Nog Shower Gel | $10.95 for 100 mL | Lush || </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is my new favourite scent from Lush! The mix of </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ylang-ylang and clove gives </span></span>Yog Nog a warm, sweet fragrance. The scent reminds m</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">e of <span style="background-color: white; color: #52565a;">crème brûlée</span> - </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">although I have heard one person say that the scent reminds them of the lobster sauce from Red Lobster. 😅 I also love shimmer in products and this shower gel has a lot of it! Unlike the Beyond Shower Cream, Yog Nog actually noticeably makes my skin super soft. This shower gel feels luxurious to use!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>7 </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://www.thedetoxmarket.ca/products/matcha-mint">Matcha Mint Shampoo</a> | $25 for 240 mL | Graydon || </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">This
shampoo was one of the products I picked up when Petal & Post were
closing down. In terms of scent, this shampoo is the perfect blend of
powdery matcha and refreshing mint. There is a little bit of grit that
makes this shampoo exfoliating, but you practically don't feel anything.
I didn't notice my hair being dry or really moisturized, but overall,
this was nice to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>8 || <a href="https://www.loccitane.com/en-ca/shea-butter-ultra-rich-body-cream-01CP200K17.html">Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream</a> | $50 for 200 mL | L'Occitane || </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
usually don't purchase this on its own because I've had enough samples
to last me a while, but this body cream is great! It smells like the traditional L'Occitane shea butter line, which is a comforting scent. It's also very
rich in texture and, unlike a few popular body creams from L'Occitane,
this one doesn't start to pill up when you massage it in. If you've ever tried this and found it too heavy, there is an "<a href="https://www.loccitane.com/en-ca/shea-ultra-light-body-cream-01CL200K17.html">ultra light</a>" alternative as well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>9 || <a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/hand-balm-P428256?country_switch=ca&lang=en&skuId=2129278">Banana Hand Balm</a> | $7.00 for 30 mL | Sephora ||</b> <span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's
difficult to find a good banana-scented hand cream; usually the scent
disappears after a few minutes or worse - it becomes plasticky. Out of
all the banana-scented hand creams I've ever tried, Sephora's is the
best one. The scent is pleasant and although it does lighten after a few
minutes, it doesn't become unpleasant. Having said that, this hand
cream does smell better than actual bananas. Even though there is a
banana extract in the formula, it is definitely the added fragrance that
makes up the scent.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What
I liked the most about this hand cream is that it's super nourishing without ever feeling greasy </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">(it has shea butter as the 3rd ingredient)</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">.
Shout out to my best friend, Roxana, who gifted this to me as part of a
minion-themed package! 😉</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">10 || <a href="https://www.loccitane.com/en-ca/lavender-liquid-soap-refill-01RL500K20.html">Shea Hands & Body Lavender Liquid Soap Refill</a> | $29.00 for 500 mL | L'Occitane || </span></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">If
I had to choose only two favourite products from L'Occitane, they would be </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">the <a href="https://www.loccitane.com/en-ca/arlesienne-eau-de-toilette-24ET075S6.html">ArlésiennE perfume</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif;">and this hand soap. L'Occitane sources most of their ingredients
from farms in the south of France so they are one of the few companies
who have a true lavender scent in their products. It's such a nice scent too and I love that it lingers on the skin! Because of the added shea butter, this soap won't
strip your skin of moisture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I prefer to purchase this hand soap as a
refill because if you know you love this soap and you already have a
container then it's a better deal to go with the refill. I also heard that L'Occitane recently re-formulated this soap to include more natural ingredients. The downside is that it looks like it went up $7 in price. When I purchased my refill, it was $22. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>11 </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| Delightful Tea Whipped Hand Cream | $12 for 30 mL | L'Occitane ||</b> <span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This
is a plasant hand cream. The whipped texture is light and fun to use.
The formula has 5% shea butter - which is a little bit more than what
many of L'Occitane's hand creams have - but it's still not moisturizing
enough for me. What ultimately didn't do it for me was the scent - it's
light and fresh, but I didn't like it that much. If I didn't get this
hand cream in a package with L'Occitane's best-selling hand cream, I
wouldn't purchase it on its own. </span>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">12 || <a href="https://fruits-passion.com/en-ca/foaming-soap-2">Grapefruit Guava Foaming Soap</a> | $9.50 for 250 mL | Fruits & Passion || </span></span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">♥</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During the quarantine I've had the chance to truly appreciate foaming hand soaps. As I was running out of concentrated hand soap (which is also from Fruits & Passion), I was able to make soap last longer by pouring 1/3 into a foaming hand soap dispenser and filling the rest with water. Before I did that however, I finished using the grapefruit guava soap that was in dispenser. The grapefruit soap was great - it smelled wonderful and it didn't leave my hands dry! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>13 <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">|| </span></b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking Soda Pore Cleanser</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> | </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666;">Bioré</span></span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">|| </span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="ya-q-full-text" id="yui_3_17_2_2_1461298342412_1334" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a travel-size version of a cleanser that I received a while back in an <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2016/03/influenster-biore-baking-soda-voxbox.html">Influenster VoxBox</a>. I hadn't been too happy with a new cleanser I had started using, so I decided to give baking soda another shot. My thoughts are still the same as when I first reviewed it - it smells nice and is a pleasure to use. Sometimes I do feel like it leaves a film behind on my skin, but to overcome this I started using a Belif cleanser (below) right after the Biore cleanser and this combination worked quite well!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It seems that </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Bioré now carries an <a href="https://www.biore.com/en-ca/products/blue-agave-baking-soda-balancing-pore-cleanser/">updated version</a> of this cleanser (and a whole line) with added blue agave.</span></span><br />
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</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/mousse-nettoyante-hydratante-en-creme.html">Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist</a> | $29.00 for 160 mL | Belif ||</b> <span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="_Tgc" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span class="ya-q-full-text" id="yui_3_17_2_2_1461298342412_1334" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♡</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is one of my favourite cleansers! I normally purchase the full-size
version but so far I've been going through my travel-size stash. This
cleanser is great for any skin type (including sensitive). It cleans the
skin very well - I typically use it both on its own and after other
cleansing products (e.g. face scrubs) that leave behind a film. Yes, it
may feel drying (like many cleansers do) if you don't apply skincare
afterwards. However, if you follow up this cleanser with
toner/serum/moisturizer then those products will help counteract any
dryness.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you use this cleanser in the shower then be careful - I
noticed that if water gets into the tube, it will liquefy (and
potentially ruin) the produc</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>15 </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>|| <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/peat-miracle-eye-cream.html">Peat Miracle Eye Cream</a> | $71 for 25 mL | Belif ||</b> <span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This eye cream is the perfect example for anyone who thought that 20-25 mL is too small a volume - this eye cream lasted me just beyond a year (I've used it mostly in the evening every day). The texture is rich but not heavy. The formula is soothing and perfect for sensitive skin & eyes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The price is a little steep because the Peat line has anti-aging properties. Peat is a natural preservative that is meant to help firm the skin. I've only ever used eye creams for their moisturizing and soothing properties, so whatever positive effect this eye cream has is simply a bonus!</span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>16 || <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/jeju-volcanic-lava-lotion-tonique-pour-les-pores.html">Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Toner</a> | $30.00 for 150 mL | The Face Shop ||</b> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-size: medium;">♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even though my skin isn't oily, I often use toners for oily skin because I feel like they do a better job of tightening pores and keeping the skin free of blemishes. The jeju toner uses volcanic ash to control oil and remove impurities from the skin that are caused by city pollution. Every time you use this, you actually have to shake the bottle because the volcanic ash sediments</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> settle on the bottom.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfortunately, the Jeju skincare line has been discontinued; however, the Jeju cleansing products are still available. If you're looking for a replacement for this toner, two good options are the <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/dr-belmeur-clarifying-toner.html">Dr. Belmeur Clarifying Toner</a> and the <a href="https://ca.naturecollection.com/en/lotion-tonique-a-l-extrait-d-eucalyptus.html">Belif Eucalyptus Toner</a>.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you tried any of the products above?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Thank you for reading! </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">💗</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just between you and me (and my mom who's probably reading this - hi mom!), I have always wanted a tattoo. I find tattoos fascinating and I admire people who are brave enough to get them. For me, I think the reason why I haven't gotten a tattoo is because there is nothing that has so much significance for me right now that I would permanently want it on my body. That and my parents would probably disown me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Luckily, there is a less scary, semi-permanent way to "try out" a tattoo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'll be very honest here - I started this review a few years ago which is when I first tried an <a href="https://inkbox.com/">Inkbox</a> tattoo. Inkbox is a Toronto-based company that was generating a lot of buzz in 2017 (it still is!). At the time, I ordered one of their products, took photos of what I received, and jotted down some thoughts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As
the years started passing, I wondered if my experience was still
relevant enough to make this post. Luckily, last year I received another
Inkbox tattoo </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">as a gift</span></span> (which I have yet to use) and I saw that all of
the equipment was pretty much the same. That gave me some confidence
and I figured that maybe there is still a place for this post on the
internet. If there is anything inaccurate about this review, please let
me know either in the comments below or by directly reaching out to me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So let's get to it - what is special about Inkbox?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Inkbox's semi-permanent tattoos are made from a plant that has been used by tribes in South America for thousands of years. The tattoo ink sinks into the top layer of your skin and reacts with your skin chemistry (over 24 hours) to produce a tattoo of a dark blue/black colour. Inkbox is meant to give you the look of a real tattoo that lasts anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Inkbox has a <a href="https://inkbox.com/products/all-tattoos">whole catalog of tattoos</a> to choose from and - if you're feeling adventurous and/or are really good at drawing - there are <a href="https://inkbox.com/freehand-ink">bottles of freehand ink</a> available as well. The ready-made design that spoke to me was "<a href="https://inkbox.com/products/yu-yi">Yu Yi</a>" and I loved the placement of it in the photo:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you purchase an Inkbox tattoo you get everything that you need to apply it: the tattoo, the inkstructions (haha), gloves, a pre-moistened cloth, and an alcohol wipe:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The instruction booklet that I received in the package you see here is the biggest thing to change from what you would get if you ordered a tattoo today. This is the booklet I received back in 2017:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So much text on the page was overwhelming and slightly confusing. I ended up just watching the video on the Inkbox website to see how to apply the tattoo. The instructions that you get in tattoo packages now are a lot more concise and user-friendly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are many factors that influence how long your tattoo will last.
Because of the placement I chose for my tattoo (where shirt collars
easily brush against the skin), my tattoo lasted about 9 days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So is it worth it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, it depends on what you're looking to get out of this experience. Most Inkbox tattoos seem to fall within the $20-$29 CAD range (not including shipping), so for something that doesn't last too long that may seem a little steep. However, if you're seriously thinking of getting a permanent tattoo in the future, Inkbox is a good opportunity to try out different designs and placements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even if you're not necessarily considering a permanent tattoo in the future, an Inkbox tattoo would be fun to get for a special occasion (whenever those start happening again). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For me, I just wanted to feel cool for a few days - and I did! 😛</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I work in a place where I see many people and I got quite a lot of compliments on my Inkbox tattoo. The best compliment was that this looked like a real tattoo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you'd like to learn more about Inkbox, you can check out their website by clicking <a href="https://inkbox.com/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Thank you for reading! </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">💜</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Tuesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I haven't written anything about skincare in a while so I figured a good place to start would be with a product that helped improve my skin during this quarantine. I'm pretty diligent when it comes to face scrubs - I make sure to use one at least once a week. However, I typically prefer to use a stronger, gritty scrub rather than a peeling gel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Why? Well, it's mostly because I had a horror story with a peeling gel once. 😅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many years ago, I tried The Face Shop's Papaya Peeling Gel. This is a product that is supposed to be great for sensitive skin; it's always been highly praised and it's TFS' best-selling product. Well guess what? It got stuck to my face as I was applying it! It was so painful to remove the globs of it from my skin that this experience basically ruined my relationship with peeling gels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Being better informed about peeling gels now (because of articles like <a href="https://theklog.co/how-do-peeling-gels-work/">this</a>), I feel like I'm in a better position to write this post. So before I actually get to the heart of this review, I wanted to take a few moments to briefly talk about peeling gels and how they work:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Peeling gels most commonly use ingredients such as cellulose and carbomer</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, which react with skin oils to create soft clumps of product. These clumps are actually what is doing the exfoliating - so peeling gels are actually manual/physical scrubs! The reason why they're effective is because they gently buff off any dead skin cells that are about to come off, and the soft fibers in these clumps clean the pores more thoroughly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was initially reluctant to try </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://oceanebeauty.com/white-pearl-facial-peeling-gel.html">Oceane's White Pearl Peeling Gel</a></span></span> because of that </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Papaya Peeling</span></span> experience </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(*shudder*)</span></span>, but Oceane's product pleasantly redeemed peeling gels for me. The gel has a bit of a heavier texture and the trick is to only use a little bit at a time. The more gel you use, the longer it will take for the product to clump.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm actually pretty impressed at how well my skin has been reacting to this peeling gel. My skin is normal to dry, sensitive, and although it's generally not that bad, I do suffer from occassional acne and blemishes. The White Pearl Peeling Gel really helped to clear up my skin! It helped to decrease the blemishes on my face so now my skin has less redness and is more even.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This product does carry a bit of a hefty price tag - the person who (unexpectedly) purchased this for me got it for $80 CAD at a local mall. I do see that it's available for $39.95 <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/OCEANE-Beauty-Facial-Peeling-Infused/dp/B018JQADZ8">on Amazon</a> right now. There is a cheaper alternative - The Face Shop has a While Jewel Peeling Gel for just $15. A lot of people love it, but I stay away because its formula still has parabens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Time will tell if I'll go back to Oceane's White Pearl Peeling Gel once I finish using it. The real test will be once the quarantine is over and I start wearing makeup. Then I'll see if my skin starts acting up and if this peeling gel can calm it back down. I'll make updates to this post if I notice anything worth mentioning!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the board games I was able to convince my family to play during the quarantine was Hasbro's Monopoly for Millennials. This game came out late 2018, and although I'm not a board game (or Monopoly) collector, I loved the light-hearted jabs at millennials (I'm a millennial myself), so I went ahead and purchased the game. Yes, take my money, Hasbro!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking of money - I couldn't</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> find the symbol for monopoly money to paste below so I will be using "M[x]" instead. In other words, if you see something like "M[10]" as you read on, this will mean 10 monopoly dollars (and other variations).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Monopoly for Millenials includes the following contents:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1 Gameboard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 Tokens</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">16 Destination Cards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">16 Chance Cards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">16 Community Chest Cards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">64 Experience Chips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Money Pack</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 Dice</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the most part, Monopoly for Millennials has a lot of the same mechanics as the original Monopoly game. For example, </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">you still:</b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Travel around a board</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Use money in the game</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">every player starts with M[100]</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Buy property</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">properties are now called "destinations"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">buying a property is now called "discovering a destination"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unowned properties are called "undiscovered destinations"</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Pay "rent" and fees</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">when you land on a discovered destination, you pay a visit cost</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">some Chance and Community Chest cards will ask you to pay fees</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">if you can't pay the Chance/Community Chest fees, you still have to pay what you can with the money you have and then start selling off destinations to the bank (at face value) or to other players (for an agreed-upon price)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Get a benefit when you collect all the properties/destinations in a colour set</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a colour set = two destinations in the same colour group</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you gain more experience at the end of the game if you have a set</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Collect money when you pass GO</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you get M[20] each time you pass GO</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Have Chance and Community Chest cards in the game</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Have Free Parking / Jail / Just Visiting spaces</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you still can't collect money if you pass GO on your way to jail</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">when in jail, you can still collect money from players who land on your destinations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the 3 ways to get out of jail are still the same (pay, use a Get Out of Jail Free card, or roll a double)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nothing happens on Free Parking and Just Visiting spaces</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Can make deals and trades</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">buy, sell, or swap destinations with other players at any time</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course Hasbro's Monopoly for Millennials wouldn't be a brand new game without some deviation from the original Monopoly. The </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">new features/changes </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to this game include the following:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The board is smaller</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the original Monopoly game has 11 spaces on each side of the board; Monopoly for Millennials has 9 spaces on each side</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">having a smaller board/less spaces to travel is actually a typical characteristic of special edition Monopolies, so no - this game isn't saying that Millennials are too lazy to move around the board</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>don't worry - even with less spaces to travel, you can still have a fulfilling game!<b><br /></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The first person to start the game is the one with the most student debt</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">this is actually written in the instructions</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>No auction is held when you don't want to buy an undiscovered destination</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">many people don't know this, but when you land on a property in the original Monopoly game and you don't want to/can't buy it, the property immediately goes up for auction and other players bid on it</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in Monopoly for Millennials, nothing happens if you don't want to discover a destination</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Experience Chips</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">these are face-down "likes"/"unlikes" that are collected by you and a player who visits your destination</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">some Chance cards allow you to pick up Experience Chips</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">some Chips are worth points while others subtract points (because not all experiences in life are epic)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">these <u>cannot</u> be collected while in jail (you still collect rent/money from other players while in jail)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">once you get out of jail (no matter how you achieve this), you collect one experience chip because hey - it was an experience!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">these <u>cannot</u> be sold, traded, or swapped</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Bike Share</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">instead of railroads there are now Bike Share spaces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">pay M[10] to travel to any space before the next Bike Share</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">pay an additional M[10] for each Bike Share space you pass</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you do not collect M[20] if you pass GO while using Bike Share</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nothing happens!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nobody collects any Experience Chips</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">if you feel lik</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e Monopoly games are never-ending, you would like Monopoly for Millennials because destinations can all be discovered very quickly (especially if you have the maximum 4 players) and </span>the game can easily end in 20-30 min</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The player with the most experience wins the game</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">total experience = experience from the destinations you own (don't forget colour set bonuses!) + Experience Chips you picked up</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">if there's a tie, the player with the most money wins</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">there are lots of M[5]'s and very few M[100]'s (see below)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">each player starts the game with M[100] - I would recommend giving this amount in M[20]'s because a M[100] bill will need to be broken very quickly after starting the game</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One thing that I noticed is that, t</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">o some extent, winning depends a lot on luck </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in this game</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Experience Chips play a significant role in determining your overall experience amount at the end of the game. While playing, the Experience Chips are always lying face-down so you don't know whether you're picking up positive or negative experiences. You could get really unlucky and have more negative experiences than positive ones at the end of the game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Plus, t</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">here are some pretty savage Chance cards! Some cards allow you to take destinations from other players...for free. One card in particular allows you to take a whole destination set (i.e. two destinations of the same colour) from another player!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In other words, no matter how your game starts off or how it's going, Experience Chips and Chance cards can really change the tide of the game.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In my own experience of playing this game last week, I was the only millennial at the table. I faced against two other players - one Gen Xer and a Gen Zer. We played while having pizza and it was a lot of fun for everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When all of the destinations were discovered, we decided to continue playing until we ran out of Experience Chips as well. In short, the game became so entertaining that by the end of it, it didn't really matter at all that it was about millennials.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're interested in Habro's Monopoly for Millennials, some of the places you can get it are <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Hasbro-E4989-Monopoly-for-Millenials/dp/B07K2SYDJ1/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=monopoly+for+millennials&qid=1589752089&sr=8-2">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/hasbro-gaming-monopoly-for-millennials-board-game/6000198671431">Walmart</a>.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes when you spend long enough flipping through the pages of AliExpress you can find some really unique items. That's what happened to me one day when I stumbled across an Instax mini film that I had never seen before. The film above was such a rare find that last year when I purchased it there was only one seller selling it. As of right now, I see three sellers </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(<a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000071736989.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.5bcd24cbdcHbax&algo_pvid=79899b48-6025-4de7-ad6e-0c38ad564504&algo_expid=79899b48-6025-4de7-ad6e-0c38ad564504-0&btsid=0ab50f4915894727960067231ea5c4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_">one</a>, <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32958757845.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.31b41c7cE2GOW5&algo_pvid=848ede2d-b217-4c84-a00a-37763aaee09a&algo_expid=848ede2d-b217-4c84-a00a-37763aaee09a-8&btsid=0ab50f6115894728720934992e31e6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_">two</a>, <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000176969569.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.31b41c7cE2GOW5&algo_pvid=848ede2d-b217-4c84-a00a-37763aaee09a&algo_expid=848ede2d-b217-4c84-a00a-37763aaee09a-11&btsid=0ab50f6115894728720934992e31e6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_">three</a>) with this film on AliExpress</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can't find an official name for this film pack anywhere, but one of the sellers I linked above refers to this film as "Chinese Festival" so I figure that's what I will call it too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Chinese Festival Instax is available in two formats - you can buy one pack of 10 sheets OR you can buy a box with 3 packs inside (i.e. 30 sheets in total). The seller I purchased it from only had the box option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Having 3 packs of the same kind of film is actually really useful because I was able to gift one of the packs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unlike Instax mini films (for example <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2020/05/fujifilm-instax-mini-film-review-bloom.html">Bloom</a>) that have 5 different patterns that simply repeat twice, the Chinese Festival film pack features 10 uniquely elegant patterns. Every time you take a photo, it's a surprise what frame you'll get!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can't show you all of the different patterns because I've given away many of my Instax photos, but I do have most of the frames:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I took one pack of the Chinese Festival mini film on a visit to a university I used to go to. The day was very sunny, which is why most of the photos above look white. Even at a setting ("very sunny") that stops much of the sunlight from entering the lens, some days are just way too bright - especially when there's still snow on the ground which reflects the light. 😅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The photo in the bottom left corner (above) was a failed attempt at capturing a view of the university library (even at the right light setting). In this case, there was not enough light. Sometimes, you just can't win - alas, that's the nature of instant photography!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The most important thing with instant photography (other than being knowledgeable about your camera) is to not be afraid to take risks - after all, that's how you learn. 😊 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The last thing I wanted to mention before letting you go is that even though some of the frames have enough space to write tiny notes or a date, I decided not to. I figure it's better to just leave the beautiful frames as they are and write everything on the back. 😉 </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Friday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the next few posts I will be focusing on more Instax mini film reviews. These will be relatively short posts (or at least that's the plan) in which I will share a few photos that I have taken over the past couple of years with different kinds of Instax Mini Film. All the Instax photos in these posts have been taken with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 camera.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today, I wanted to take a look at the <a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/films/instax_mini/frame_design.html#black">Black Instax Mini Film</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This film surrounds your photos with an edge-to-edge black frame that can really make your photos pop!</span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first time I used this film was Halloween night, so I got to experiment with what a dark photo would look like in this kind of frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ultimately, I think the black Instax mini film looks best when you have a photo with bright colours, so the next place I got to use this film was during a trip to the Happy Place exhibit, which came to Toronto in late 2018. I only used my Instax camera during this trip so you'll see photos from it in other Instax Mini Film posts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're unfamiliar with the Happy Place, it is (for the most part) a pop-up exhibit that has a series of life-size installations where you can take some really fun photos. You can actually visit the exhibit in Boston <a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ciy7Stfo1FN">virtually</a> right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the installations is a room that has hanging flowers. The black Instax film worked perfectly because the black frame helped make the flowers stand out. What I also liked about these photos is that (for the most part) you can't really see the thin wires that the flowers are attached to in these photos - but this has to do more with the Instax camera not being able to light up the room far enough.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let me know in the comments below!</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope that all of you are safe, healthy, and keeping busy during this crazy time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first half of the year was really busy for me and, even though Toronto has been under quarantine since mid-March, it's only now that I am finding some free time to turn my focus back to this blog. I have a few post ideas in mind so hopefully I can see those through in the coming weeks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today I wanted to make a quick post to show you one of my favourite Instax Mini Films - Bloom!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take a look after the break below: </span><br />
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$24-$29 for a pack of 10 films, U.O. is not the cheapest place to
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After months of checking the price (in store), I was able to get 2 packs of the Bloom film for $30 + tax. Considering that 1 pack typically sells for $29, that's not too bad! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first time I used the Bloom mini film was to document a strawberry-picking trip for my mother's birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just like the name suggests, the Bloom film features 5 different patterns of floral frames. Each pattern repeats twice. I believe there is a set order that the frames come out in (there usually is with Instax films), but I typically don't pay attention to it because I like the element of surprise. 😅</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Most of the pattern is at the bottom of the Instax, so you may find that you have no choice but to write notes or the date (if you like writing on your Instax photos) on the back of the photo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is the first time that I've encountered a pattern that completely covers the writing space, but I don't mind it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also noticed that the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">patterns aren't edge to edge like they usually are (see <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2019/03/fujifilm-instax-mini-film-review-shiny.html">Shiny Star</a> or <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2019/03/fujifilm-instax-mini-film-review-comic.html">Comic</a> mini films).</span> I think this feature is unique though - the photos look like they just came out of a photo booth!</span><br />
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Anastasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359981658202306900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752002939396237441.post-62303579783281635132020-01-30T20:18:00.001-05:002020-01-30T20:18:54.974-05:00- - ColourPop | "Liquid Courage" Crème Lux Lipstick: Review & Swatches - -<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hello! I hope the first month of 2020 is treating you well!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Following in the footsteps of my last post (it's been a while, I know) about <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2019/03/colourpop-disney-designer-collection.html">ColourPop's Disney Designer Collection</a>, I want to take a look at another one of ColourPop's products - their Crème Lux Lipstick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Read the full review after the jump!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When they were first released, the one thing that really stood out to me about ColourPop's Crème Lux Lipsticks was the print on the tubes - the stars!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Usually you see plain tubes of lipstick with maybe the brand logo at the tip, so ColourPop's design is definitely eye-catching!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Reds are always a favourite for me, so the lipstick shade that I figured would suit me the best was <a href="https://colourpop.com/products/liquid-courage">Liquid Courage</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Liquid Courage is described as "brick red".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This lipstick is really creamy when you apply it! Unfortunately, it's fairly average when it comes lasting power - the colour transferred to my cup and didn't last particularly long throughout the day (just a couple of hours). As long and you're not eating or drinking, this lipstick should be okay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ColourPop currently has three different types of Lux Lipsticks:</span><br />
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<li><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Enriched with our LUX Blend of hydrating butters, this creamy, long-wearing lipstick glides on the lips with rich pigmentation in a comfy, lightweight formula."</span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Matte Lux Lipsticks:</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blur Lux Lipsticks:</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of them sound really good, right? I think I would be interested in trying out the Blur Lux Lipsticks next!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A little while ago, the stars aligned - not only was ColourPop's <a href="https://colourpop.com/collections/disney-designer">Disney Designer Collection</a> back in stock, but there was also free international shipping with no minimum! ⭐</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Disney Collection launched at the end of September 2018 and it sold out several times before I finally got the chance to pick up a few items. Lucky for you readers - as I write this post - the Disney Designer Collection is fully stocked and still available! The collection features the following Disney princess-inspired cosmetics:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 lipsticks</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">"Be Our Guest" is a pleasant mix of red, pink, and salmon shades that ColourPop calls berry pink. The colour has a satin finish and a blue/violet sheen. I've only swatched "Be Our Guest" on my hand so far, but the formula is smooth, creamy, and it seems like it would be easy to work with. This eyeshadow is the most opaque out of the three colours I got and it has the smallest amount of shimmer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">ColourPop describes "A Whole New World" as an icy lavender shade that's made up of pink, silver, and baby blue glitter. The colour is pretty difficult to capture in photographs. Compared to the photo that ColourPop has on its website, this eyeshadow is definitely more purple in person than it is blue. However, if you use the eyeshadow lightly, it'll appear light blue from a distance. "A Whole New World" is the colour that I find myself using the most - this is probably because it's the most translucent eyeshadow out of the three I got.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">This is my most loved item from the Disney Collection! "Under The Sea" is a metallic seafoam green shade that has a golden sheen, and it's just so wonderful and beautiful in person! The finish is satin and the creamy formula (just like the other two shadows) is a dream to work with! "Under The Sea" fits somewhere in between "Be Our Guest" and "A Whole New World" - it's not too opaque and it's not too translucent. Just beautiful, is what it is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The lip gloss, "Bobbidi", is a soft coral shade which is great if you want just a bit of colour and shine. This neutral lip gloss goes with pretty much anything and that's why I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">As you can tell, I'm pretty excited about everything I picked up from ColourPop's Disney Designer Collection! I don't know if I'll get that much use out of "Be Our Guest", but I'll make it work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also - <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><b>exciting news!</b></span> ColourPop sent out an email today with a preview of their next limited edition collection - <a href="https://colourpop.com/collections/disney-villains?utm_campaign=Disney%20Villains%20Sneak%20Peek%20-%20March%2020%20%28Past%20Disney%20Purchasers%29%20%28Nn7eLc%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Purchased%20Disney%20Princess%20Collection&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJhbmFzdGFzaWFfdml0aW55YUBob3RtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIms2a2RwQSJ9"><b>Disney Villains</b></a>! The collection features:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 lipsticks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 highlighters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 lip glosses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6 jelly shadows</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The collection launches on March 21. From what I've seen so far, the jelly shadows look really interesting! Will you be picking anything up?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recently started a new series of reviews in which I showcase different kinds of Instax Mini Film. All of the instant mini film I feature in these posts has been tested out with a <a href="https://www.fujifilm.ca/products/instax/cameras/mini_9/">Fujifilm Instax Mini 9</a> camera. Last week, I talked about the <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2019/03/fujifilm-instax-mini-film-review-comic.html">Instax Mini Comic Film</a>; this week, I'm continuing the series with a look at the <a href="https://www.fujifilm.ca/products/instax/film/shiny-star/">Instax Mini Shiny Star Film</a>.</span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Check out the full review right after the jump!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">In the collection of photographs above, I was trying to capture the trees in my neighbourhood that froze over after a day of freezing rain. I love outdoor photos, but I find that on cloudy days everything comes out looking kind of dull. What I like about the photos above is that the Shiny Star film actually added some colour and made the photos look more interesting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the same time, I do have to admit - the Shiny Star film isn't my favourite. It's interesting and unique, but I think I'm just not into the metallic frame look for my photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">...the Shiny Star film does make photos look more dazzling! Of course the model helps too. 😉</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At the <a href="https://magnificent-road.blogspot.com/2019/01/happy-new-year.html">beginning</a> of this year, I talked about how I would like to review different kinds of Fujifilm Instax mini film in the coming months. While these posts are a chance for me to talk about the different Instax film designs - what I liked about them and what I didn't like - this will mostly be my opportunity to show you guys a few of the photos that I took. These posts will typically be fairly short since I end up giving away a lot of the photos that I take with my Instax Mini 9 camera.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I used the <a href="https://www.fujifilm.ca/products/instax/film/comic/index.html">Comic Mini Film</a> during Halloween last year and oh what a fun time to use it! My best friend decorated her house and it turned out to be the perfect backdrop for these photos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My favourite thing about the Comic Mini Film is that there are speech balloons all over the frame and some of these balloons are empty. I write the date on all of my photos along the bottom of the frame, so the empty balloons are a great way of incorporating the date without interfering with the design of the frame! </span><br />
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