Travel Makeup Bag to Canada - Summer 2015 Edition

As the title implies, YES I AM GOING BACK TO MY MOTHERLAND (yes I do consider Canada my motherland). Words cannot describe how pumped I am to have Tim Hortons multiple times a day when I am visiting along with (hopefully) being able to meet up with my lovely friend Vanessa over at Citron and Guavaberry. A lot of these products are products I'm trying to finish up and are products that are trustworthy. On my last trip to Canada, I made the mistake of bringing out products that haven't been truely tested before...and as a result I was an oily mess the majority of the time I was there. However, we learn from our mistakes and move on! I won't be gone for more than a week, but nevertheless I wanted to share with you the products I will be bringing with me onto my trip across the border! If you are interested in seeing what makeup brushes I'm bringing, the brushes in last years Travel Makeup Bag to Canada is basically the same as the ones I'm bringing. 

FOTD: Fourth of July Inspired Makeup Look!

Hello guys! So today I am creating a Fourth of July Inspired Makeup Look! I definitely think that this is an extremely fun look, its a bit different then the other looks I see beauty bloggers sporting.... probably because I didn't use the proper red, white, and blue    I just worked with what I had in my collection! I hope you enjoy my creation and keep reading to see how I created it!

For my face, I mixed CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige (Review) and L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation in Nude Beige to create a long lasting but glowing skin! To conceal my undereye bags, I used Maybelline Dream Touch Lumi Highlighting Concealer in Radiant underneath my eyes in a triangular shape. For any spot concealing on my face I used the CoverGirl and Olay Concealer Balm in Light. To add some color back to my face, I applied Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose on my cheeks. As always, I used the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent to set my face makeup.

For my eyebrows I am using my go to eyebrow product, the Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Dark Brown (Review) and to set my eyebrows I used Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel (Review). I then primed my eyes using the Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond (Review). For my eyeshadow look, I first placed Mac Matte Eyeshadow in Saddle into my crease as a transition color and to help make blending a lot easier. I then used Inglot Matte Eyeshadow in 353 (Review) as a highlight on my browbone and on the inner half of the eyes. Then, I applied Elf Essential Eyeshadow in Teal in the middle of my lids. After that, I placed Inglot Pearl Eyeshadow in 428 on my outer third and into the crease. To finish up my eyeshadow look, I placed Inglot AMC Pigment in 30 to my inner third for some extra dimension. To line my upper last line, I used Wet n Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Black and I brightened my waterline using thw Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude. I finished off my eye makeup by applying Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara in Strauss Black, a glittery black mascara, on my lashes.

Prior to putting on my makeup, I prepped my lips using the Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch. Because I will be wearing a red lip, I will be using the Jordana Easy Liner for Lips Retractable Pencil in Sedona Red to ensure the longevity of my lipstick and to help fight against feathering! The lipstick I would be using is Victoria's Secret Color Drama Lipstick in Ignite. I found that the lips were slightly overpowering for the look, so I used NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Beige to help tone it down.

Of course, you need to set your face to make sure that the makeup sliding off! Today I used Urban Decay Deslick Setting Spray to help make my makeup last as long as possible.

I hope you guys enjoyed this makeup look and let me know what you think!

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Project 10 Pan (revisited and added new products!)

Hey guys! So today I will be going through another spending ban. Previously, I've gone through a 42 Day Spending Ban and a Project 10 Pan. The 42 Day Spending Ban was successful but the first Project 10 Pan was not. I did hit pan on the majority of products eventually but I did not stick to it. For those of you who don't know, Project 10 Pan is when you choose any 10 products in your collection, and you cannot purchase any makeup products before you hit pan (when you hit can see the bottom of the container and/or when you used the product up completely! This version of Project 10 Pan features mainly the products that I love, but there is of course products I'm not too fond of! Some of these products you may recognize from the previous Project 10 Pan!

I mainly decided to start this spending ban because 1) I can no longer afford to buy more makeup and 2) I have way too much makeup right now, so I'm trying to finish up products. So here I am, trying to finish up these products! Hopefully this will occur before the school semester starts... but I have no idea if that is possible. 

New Project 10 Pan Products (and some old ones of course!)

For this Project 10 Pan, I will be trying to finish up CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Warm Beige and Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W. The Lancome foundation holds a soft spot for me, this was my first foundation and the foundation I wore to prom! It's a wonderful foundation, provides light to medium coverage and looks fantastic on the skin! As you guys probably know (and are probably sick of me talking about this foundation), CoverGirl Outlast is my go-to foundation during the summer, it has amazing oil controlling properties and provides medium to full coverage! The concealer I will be trying to use up is the Mac Prolongwear Concealer in NW25. This is a cult favorite concealer that is perfect for covering up my undereye circles! I like mixing with my Lancome Foundation because the concealer is a bit too light for me...while the concealer is a bit too dark for me. Mixed together and it gives me a color that is perfect for my skin! When I do finish, I will be purchasing this concealer in NW20 instead of NW25. The blush I will be trying to finish up is the Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion. I haven't used this blush much lately (mainly because I've gotten so many blushes recently that this has kinda gotten lost in my collection!) It is a bright cool toned pink and has been well loved in the past (as seen by the fact that the packaging is taped up a bit!)

For my eyebrows, I will be trying to finish the Jordana FabuBrow Eyebrow Pencil in Taupe. This isn't my favorite eyebrow product to use, but it does the job as long as you set it with an eyebrow gel. For liquid eyeliner, I will be using up the Jordana FabuLiner Liquid Eye Liner in Black. Again, this isn't my favorite eyeliner product... it isn't a rich black as I would like for a liquid eyeliner. For a pencil eyeliner, I will be trying finishing up the Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Black. I have so many eyeliners, but this is the one I know I can always go back too! It's one of my favorites!

For lips, I will be trying to use up Mac Lustre Lipstick in High Tea, Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Peony, and Victoria's Secret Color Drama Lipstick in Whisper. Out of these products, I only really like the Revlon lipgloss, I'm kinda neutral about the Mac lipstick and Victoria's Secret lipstick.

What products have you guys used up lately? Have you guys successfully finished Project 10 Pan? Let me know in the comment section below!

Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

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Makeup MAYhem Day 13 - Drugstore Makeup Rotation Week #1

Hello! Today on Makeup MAYhem, I will be doing my first makeup rotation and showing you the products that will be going on rotation this week. For those of you who don't know what makeup rotations are, basically this is a weekly rotation where I choose the makeup products I will use only during that week. Being a hoarder and a shoppaholic, rotating through my makeup will allow me to use products that I haven't used in awhile (and hopefully finish products I don't adore).

Today, my makeup rotation is featuring drugstore products. I'm going back to my roots and going through my collection to figure out what products I either haven't used in awhile or products that I need to finish up.

Face:
For my foundation, I will be using CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige (Review). This foundation is my all time favorite for the past year now, I'm close to being finished with it and hopefully by using it actively within the next couple of weeks I will finish. The concealer I will be using is Milani Secret Cover Concealer Cream Stick in Medium. Its no secret I abhor this concealer (check out my concealer collection video here to see why), but I refuse to throw away any product before I finish it up. For color on my face, I will be using Elf Studio Blush in Candid Coral as my blush and Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sundance as my bronzer. Neither of these products I have used much within the past six months or so, so I'm excited to tryout these products again! Lastly, I will be using Elf Essential Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal as my liquid highlight and Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana as my setting powder and powder highlight. I've heard good things about Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana as a setting powder, so I'm really excited to try that out with that use!

Eyes: 
The eyeshadow palette I will be experimenting this week is Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow and Eyeliner in Universal Looks. This a very good drugstore option to Urban Decay Naked Palettes (especially since its a fraction of the costs. The eyeshadow primer I will be using is my trusty Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer (Review) and the eyeshadow base thats going to get a bit of love (after being abandoned for a bit) is Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. The color tattoo is drying out, so I want to get as much use out of it before I can't use it anymore. For pencil eyeliner, I will using Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Espresso Last and Rimmel ScandalEYES Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Nude and using Wet n Wild MegaLiner in Black for liquid liner. Lastly, I will be using L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara and Maybelline MasterShape by Eyestudio Eyebrow Pencil in Deep Brown. I recently received the eyebrow pencil from my friend, Jenny, who is cleaning out her makeup collection and only keeping cruelty free products.

Lips:
For lipsticks, I will be using L'Oreal Color Riche Lipsticks in Fairest Nude and Vagabond Mauve and Victoria's Secret Color Drama Lipstick in Ignite. Fairest Nude gets a lot of rave, but for some reason or another I haven't used this much since I got it in April. Vagabond Mauve is a discontinued lipstick that I love to death, but has been forgotten with all the new lip products I've gotten recently. Ignite is a warm red that my sister got for me awhile back, I added in Victoria's Secret makeup because they are drugstore price! And lastly, for days where I want to use a glossy product, I will use Elf Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Pink Lemonade.

What products are you using this week? Be sure to check out my giveaway here (open internationally)!

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Makeup MAYhem Day 7 - My Sister's Top Makeup Products!

Hey guys! So today I will be going through the products that are my sisters favorite! I've featured her in the past, doing her makeup and whatnot here, and here. Over the past year or so, she has been more active on using makeup (probably as a result of my influence) and has developed strong opinions on her favorite products. Below, I have listed the products that are her favorites. Enjoy!

Buxom Full On Lip Cream in White Russian
My sister loves this product so much...that this is her third full sized White Russian! I introduced this to her birthday last year and she completely adores the Buxom line of lip products (specifically the lip polishes). Out of all the colors in the line, this is her favorite. It is a nude pink that is opaque, not too sticky on the lips! I always steal this product from her when I can. Price: $19

Elf Essential Eyelash Curler
Unlike me, my sister curls her eyelashes everyday! Regardless of what mascara she is wearing, she religiously curls her eyelashes using the Elf Essential Eyelash Curler. I purchased this for her at Target, and initially she didn't want to use it (because, who rationally wants a put a crazy device like that so close to your eyes!) Eventually, she got the hang of it and now she always uses it. Price: $1

Milani Eyeshadow Primer
Prior to introducing this product to her, Gabby didn't use eyeshadow primer to prolong the staying power of her eyeshadows. However, once she realized how beneficial they were to preventing her eyeshadows from creasing, she was hooked. This eyeshadow cancels out discoloration on your eyelids, and is very affordable. Price: $6-8

Real Techniques Essential Foundation Brush
Part of the Real Techniques Travel Essentials Brush Set, this brush is the one that she has been consistently using in order to apply tinted moisturizer or foundation. Unlike other flat foundation brushes, this one is a bit more dense so the product gets applied a quickly. This brush blends easily, and doesn't  cause foundation to streak. Price: $15-18 (purchased in a kit)

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin in Warm Beige
Currently, this is foundation doesn't match her skintone but once her tan gets back on (which will happen within the next week or so) she will be actively using this again. Half of the bottle is gone, and this foundation is still going strong for her! As many of you know, it is long lasting, and full coverage (which my sister really doesn't need, cause she has better skin then I do). I personally don't like this foundation, it is too thick for me but this is my sister's fav! Price: $10-13

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
While I may technically own this palette, my sister uses it more than I do! Currently, the eyehshadows Half Baked and Chopper are panned because of her, and there are very big dents on other eyeshadows in here. She has a tendency to using only one eyeshadow for her looks, so she goes through eyeshadows a lot faster then I do! Price: $52

Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Black
This is her second eyeliner that she has gone through from Victoria's Secret. This eyeliner lasts for her all day through the weather. I personally do not like the formula of this eyeliner, but Gabby completely adores it! Price: $9

Hawaiian BBQ Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen

Butter Cake at California Pizza Kitchen

The two pictures above are when my sister and I were having a girls day out at a California Pizza Kitchen yesterday. Highly recommend that restaurant if you ever get a chance to go.

What products does your sibling use? Let me know in the comment section below! Be sure to check out my giveaway here. 

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FOTD: My 10 Minute Makeup!

Hey guys! So today I am doing a post on my FOTD yesterday and it was a casual makeup that took roughly 10 minutes to apply (I did time it!). This look focused on trying some newer products, testing them to give a review sometime in the future (the new products being Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13 and Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray)

Products Used:

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 113

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium

Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6 (W)

L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

Stila Lip Glaze in Believe (Limited Edition - Holiday 2011)

Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray

Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Dark Brown

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Luminious Touch Highlighter in Nude Shimmer

The Application:

1) I first applied my Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6 (W) all over my face and then applied Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard. 

2) I then used the Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium on my brows. Using my fingers, I used MUFE Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Shade 13 all over my eyelid. I then applied the Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Dark Brown on my upper last line and used L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara.

3) I applied Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion on my cheeks and then used Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Luminous Touch Highlighter in Nude Shimmer on my cheek bone. 

4) Lastly, I lightly applied Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup in Shade 113 to set my makeup and Urban Decay Deslick Makeup Setting Spray for oil control. I then applied Stila Lip Glaze in Believe on my lips!

What makeup do you guys do if you only had 10 minutes? Let me know in the comment section below!

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TAG: How Much Does Your Face Cost?

Hey guys! So I saw this tag over at Sarah's amazing blog, Eyeshadowaddictsanonymous and I just simply had to do it! I simply did the makeup I wore to shadowing, although it was a no-makeup makeup day, I'm sure the price of my face is going to be pretty scary. For simplicity's sake, I am going to round up to the nearest dollar.

Face:

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach - $23

Elf Studio Complexion Perfection - $3

Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion - $3
Lancome Dual Finish Powder in Matte Nu II - $38

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6W- $40

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Pinched - $10

Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Angelic - $9 (part of 2012 Holiday Collection)

Eyes:

Anastasia Brow Powder in Brunette - $23

Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - $22

Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black - $19

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Silent Treatment - $3

Lips:

Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope - $3 (part of 2011 Holiday Collection)
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Lipstick in Whisper - $12

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Tangy Manderine - $32

Grand total: $250

Sad thing is that the total could be SO much worse. How do I justify my makeup spending habits you may ask? Because I actually use my makeup. If I didn't use makeup on a consistent basis I would feel awful for spending the money I spend. I can't bear to have things just sitting in my makeup organizer!

I tag everyone who would want to do this tag :D Let me know if you done this tag by linking it in the comment section below! :D

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FOTD: Featuring Mac's Woodwinked and Inglot's 353

Hey guys! So today I'm doing another FOTD look, this time featuring my two eyeshadows Mac's Woodwinked and Inglot's 353. I keep getting an insane amount of compliments at work for this look, and as such I felt like I had to show you guys this look! This eye makeup look has been my go to look as of late, I am just obsessed with how easy it is for me to do!

Face Products:

bareMinerals Matte Foundation in Light (sample)

bareMinerals Eye Brightening Concealer in Well Rested

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach

Elf Studio Blush in Passion Pink

Eye Makeup Look (with Flash)

Eye Products:

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Brunette

Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara in Black

Inglot Matte Eyeshadow 353 (1, highlight on the browbone)

Mac's Woodwinked (2, all over lid and into the crease)

Maybelline Line Stiletto in Black

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Taupe

Wet n Wild Fergie Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer

Lip Products: 

Jordana Easy Liner in Baby Berry

Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Whisper

What are your guys go to eyemakeup look lately? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Project 10 Pan!

Hey guys! For those of you who don't know what Project 10 Pan it, its basically a commitment to not buy anymore makeup until you hit pan of the products that you so choose! I first heard about Project 10 Pan from Megha8359 on Youtube. I've recently spent more money than I would like on Makeup and there are plenty of things I do and don't like from the products below...

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach (not a love :( too drying and has a tendency to crease :( )

Buxom Lash in Blackest Black (love!)
Elf Studio Blush in Pink Passion (love!)
Elf Eyeshadow Palette in Neutral (some colors are lovely and pigmented...others are a dud in this palette!)
Lancome Dual Finish Power Foundation in Matte Nu II (love!)
Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in Buff 6 (love!)
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Buff (love!)
Sephora Eye Primer (discontinued) (not a love! eye makeup tends to crease after 6 hours for me :( )
Stila Lipglaze in Kaleidoscope (not a love :( too sticky for a lipgloss!)
Victoria's Secret Perfect Lipstick in Whisper (not a love :( too shimmery for my tastes!)

Will you join me in Project 10 Pan? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Travel Makeup & Beauty Bag

Hey guys! So my sister is going to be traveling to Canada for a couple of weeks without me, but I figured I would do a post letting you guys know what's in her travel makeup bag (some of the stuff I would bring too!). Since my sister and I share makeup products and all, anything that is mine will be marked with an asterick (*)

This is a Lancome makeup bag* I got a couple of years back in a Free Gift With Purchase deal at Macy's. She will be using this bag to carry her makeup & beauty items!

So there are 11 makeup related items in the bag!

1st Row, From Left to Right: Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Cream Lip Polish in Mudslide, Clarins* UV Plus HP Ecran Multi-Protection SPF 40, Clinique Color Surge Eyeshadow Duo in Rosewise & Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Pink Blush, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black, Estee Lauder Lip Conditioner SPF 15, Lancome* Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose

2nd Row, From Left to Right: Lancome Oscillation PowerFoundation Mineral Makeup SPF 21 in Beige 30, Lancome Teint Miracle in Bisque 4W, Maybelline Eyestudio Color Pearls Bronze Blowout, Sephora Urban Luxe Snakeskin Mini Brush Set, and Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Black Velvet

 

Clinique Color Surge Eyeshadow Duo in Rosewise & Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Pink Blush

Lancome* Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose

Maybelline Eyestudio Color Pearls Bronze Blowout

My sister is also going to bring several other beauty items! As in nail polishes, a lotion, and a couple of hand sanitizers. 

Left to Right: Sephora by OPI Life's a Beach Collection in Read my Palm, It's Hippo to Be Square, and Havana Dreams

Left to Right: Bath & Body Work's Island Margarita Pocket Bac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel, Paris Amour* Body Lotion, and Sweet Pea Pocket Bac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel

What do you guys bring with you when you travel? And what do you think about the products my sister is bringing with her to Canada? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Part 2: Face of the Day: Sister's Graduation

As promised, here is the makeup seen by my sister that I put on her for graduation :) Doesn't she look pretty :D 

Face:

Elf Golden Bronzer in Golden

BareMinerals Eye Brightener in Well Rested 

Korres' Pomegrante Mattifying Primer

Lancome Blush Subtil un Sheer Amourose

Lancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Nate Nu III

Mac Fix +
Nars Radient Creamy Concealer in Custard

Victoria's Secret Luminous Touch Highlighter in Nude Shimmer

Eyes: 

Anastasia Beverly Hill's Brow Gel

Anastasia Beverly Hill's Brow Wiz

Elf Baked Eyeshadow in Enchanted (all over the eyelid)

Elf Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in Little Miss Thing (used as eyeshadow base, all over eyelid)

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe (lightly in the crease)

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Flared

Tarte multiplEYE Lash Primer

Victoria's Secret Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate

Wet n' Wild Eyeshadow Take the Day Primer 

Lips:

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Nude Creme

Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Rosepearl

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Part 1: Face of the Day: Sister's Graduation

So earlier today was my sister's graduation! So I wanted to do a blog post sharing what I used for my makeup for her graduation!

Face:

BareMinerals Eye Brightener in Well-Rested

Elf Complexion Perfection

Lancome Teint Miracle in Buff 6

Tarte Blush in Fantastic

Eyes:

Anastasia Beverly Hill's Brow Wiz

Anastasia Beverly Hill's Clear Brow Gel

Elf Baked Eyeshadow in Bark

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe

Maybelline the Falsies Volum' Express Flared

Urban Decay's Naked Eyeshadow Palette in Foxy, Verve, and YDK

Victoria Secret Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate

Wet n' Wild Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer 

Lips:

Mac Lipstick in Brave

Revlon Lipgloss in Peony

Say in tune to Part 2's post tomorrow, where I show you what my sister wore makeup wise to her graduation along with her outfit!

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