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Yesterday my best bud and fellow Neon Bible writer Roni got married!  To keep things running smoothly from hair appointment to hora, the other bridesmaids and I made her a Wedding Day Survival Kit, or as we called it a Just in Case Case

Included was:

• Q-tips
• eye makeup remover pads
• aloe vera wetnaps
• body lotion
• mini deodorant - make sure it’s clear!
• bobby pins

• moleskin - very important.  we all put this on our feet before the ceremony.
• clear nail polish - to repair cracks and hang nails
• hair spray

• Pepto Bismol
• Gravol
• Advil

• Lint roller with pet hair protector
• Tide to go - very useful, especially after the bride fell down during her “running” photos
• compact mirror
• scissors

If you’re going to make a Just in Case Case for your bride, brainstorm with your bridesmaids and make a list, then figure out who’s going to get what.  Don’t forget a cute basket or tote.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

This particular primer seems to be the most popular choice.  Personally, I don’t care for it.  It’s greasy and if you’re prone to dry skin, especially in the winter season, you might find that this primer dries out your skin.  It does smell pretty good though.  $40 CAD at Sephora.

Fresh Twilight Freshface Glow

I bought this 45 dollar bottle of face cream in the frenzy of the downtown Sephora opening.  I was briefly convinced that I needed to have this supposed wonder cream.  I read reviews, all of them along the lines of “this changed my life forever” and “my skin will never be the same.”

Sephora.com claims that it instantly smoothes skin, minimizes the and makes your complexion appear absolutely flawless.

I’m always on the hunt for the right product to give me the perfect “dewy glow” and I didn’t find it in Freshface Glow.  It gave my face more of crap it’s hot and now I’m all sweaty and redfaced kind of look.  I was disappointed, especially after dropping a hefty sum of money.  On the plus side though, it smells great.  $45 at Sephora.

MAKE UP FOREVER HD Microperfecting Primer

Meet the Cadillac of foundation primers.  I picked it up in a sample size the last time I raided Sephora and I’m obsessed with it.  The first time I wore it to work two co-workers commented on how clear and fresh my skin looked.  Since then I’ve saved the tiny remnants of my sample to wear on vacation and at my cousin’s wedding. $37 CAD at Sephora.

Before Vancity’s Sephora opened I made a wishlist of makeup lines to check out, and Urban Decay was at the very top. To me, Urban Decay is all about sexy, rock ‘n roll glamour with an edge. And many of the products in their line are vegan and cruelty-free to boot! During my trip to Seattle last year I snagged their infamous Eyeshadow Primer Potion and have been in love ever since. Their packaging is fun and a little quirky but don’t let that fool you! The quality of UD’s cosmetics is absolutely top-notch. Here are some of my favourite eye products from their line:

Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($22 CAD)
What else is there to say that hasn’t already been said? It’s LIFE-CHANGING.

Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($23 CAD)
This stuff definitely rocks! It’s densely packed with glitter so you’ll be blingin’ in just a few strokes. For daytime try brushing a bit on top of some black liner for a hint of sparkle, or go crazy and paint it over your entire eyelid. Besides the normal gold/silver/bronze glitters they’ve got ridiculously bright ones like fuschia and green. Its staying power is excellent! I wore this out clubbing and I still had purple glitter cat eyes when I woke up hungover the next day.

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($21 CAD)
As a devout gel/liquid liner convert I was a little skeptical. I picked up Zero, a matte black. It’s super smooth, but not so creamy that the tip breaks and gunks up your lashline. And I liked that it is black, none of that silly blue-black nonsense. Even with my oily skin and the hot weather it didn’t give me mega raccoon eyes, though I find that it smears after a few hours if I don’t use Primer Potion. Can easily be smudged right after applying for quick smoky eyes that last!

I plan on making many more visits to their display at Sephora! I’d like to try their eyeshadows next. Have you tried any Urban Decay products? Share in the comments!

– Jacks