Guerlain | L’Essentiel High Perfection Foundation 24H Wear, Pore Minimizer Shine Control Primer & Retractable Foundation Brush: Review and Swatches

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Following the launch of its L'Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation back in 2019 (reviewed here), Guerlain is expanding its foundation range with a high-coverage, long-wearing liquid foundation called L’Essentiel High Perfection Foundation 24H Wear ($69 for 30 ml). Available in 30 shades, this natural matte foundation is made with 96% naturally derived ingredients, including vegetable silk extract, red algae extract, and white cocoa bean extract. I've got reviews and swatches of the formulation to share with you today, along with the L'Essentiel Primer and Retractable Foundation Brush. To read on, click......

Dior | Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder Perfecting Translucent Powder: Review and Swatches

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New from Dior comes a pressed powder designed for both the face and body. With a talc-free formulation that promises to blur and set, the Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder Perfecting Translucent Powder (C$50 for 11g) is designed to be used alone or over foundation. I wanted to share my review and swatches with you today. To read on, click......

Mary Kay | Summer 2021 New Products: Review and Swatches

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mary Kay so the brand has a whole lot of new products on the docket. Today I want to share with you some of the limited edition summer goodies, ranging from skincare and makeup, to beauty tools. To get all the details, read my reviews, and see some swatches, click......

Mason Pearson | Boar Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush: Review

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As I've mentioned many times in the past, I'm not very keen when it comes to taking care of my hair. Unlike my fastidious skincare regimen, my haircare routine is lackluster at best. But as I'm approaching my late 20s, I'm noticing more and more gray hairs on my head. Therefore, I've been really making an effort to take better care of my hair, not in an attempt to reverse time or fight genetics (thanks a bunch, mom), but simply to appreciate what I've got before it's too late. One of the efforts I made was investing in a Mason Pearson hairbrush, touted as "the Ferrari of brushes". Invented in 1885 by British engineer Mason Pearson, the design of the "pneumatic" rubber cushion hairbrush remained pretty much unchanged for over 130 years. Often passed down for generations, the average Mason Pearson hairbrush is priced well above $100. As someone who never spent more than $20 on hairbrushes, spending that much seems plain crazy! I was very skeptical at first but after doing some research, I decided to pull the trigger. So to find out whether the Boar Bristle & Nylon Junior Hairbrush (~C$175) was worth the investment, read my review to find out......

Evalina Beauty | *NEW* Canadian Makeup Brand: Review and Swatches

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Recently, I attended a press event launching a new Canadian makeup brand called Evalina Beauty. Founded by Vancouver-based media mogul Samantha Legge, Evalina Beauty is all about female empowerment through encouraging them to be their authentic selves. With portions of all proceeds supporting women and children in need, Evalina Beauty is paraben-free and cruelty-free. The brand currently offers a small range of everyday makeup items. I've got a look at the full line-up on the blog today. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......

Sephora Collection | Holiday 2018 Collection: Gift Guide

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When it comes to fun and affordable beauty gifts for the holiday time, Sephora Collection always has an amazing offering. This year, the brand has created a whimsical, fairytale-inspired collection that includes everything from stocking stuffers, value sets, to all-in-one makeup palettes. I've got a handful of pieces from the Holiday 2018 Collection to share with you. To read a bit about each, click......

Clarisonic | *NEW* Mia Prima Sonic Cleansing Face Brush: Review

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For Fall 2018, Clarisonic is introducing two new devices with lots of innovative updates. Today I have a review of the Mia Prima Sonic Cleansing Face Brush ($129 CAD) to share with you. Equipped with a redesigned brush head, the Mia Prima delivers the same gentle, yet effective cleansing with just "one mode, one button, and one minute". To read about this affordable introductory device, click......

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil & "Diamond Milk" Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer: Review and Swatches

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In celebration of its very first anniversary, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna has created two diamond-inspired products. Packed with iridescent sparkles, the Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil and Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in "Diamond Milk" will leave you dripping in diamonds. To see some swatches and read my reviews of both, click......

Kat Von D | 10th Anniversary Collection: Review and Swatches

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2018 is a big year for Kat Von D as it marks the 10th anniversary of her beauty brand. So in celebration of this joyous occasion, Kat Von D has released a limited-edition 10th Anniversary Collection that really kicks things into high gears. Lacquered from head to toe in gold chrome, everything in this collection is bold and luxurious. I've got full review and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Body Lava Body Luminizer, Fairy Bomb Glittering Pom Pom, Face & Body Kabuki Brush: Review and Swatches

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Rihanna has undeniably beautiful skin to the point where she literally glows in photographs. So of course, everyone went a little gaga when Fenty Beauty released a handful of body highlighters designed to add a little shine and sparkle to your life. Given that summer is not too far away, I want to give you a peek at the new Body Lava Body Luminizer, the Fairy Bomb Glitter Pom Pom, and the Face & Body Kabuki Brush. To read my reviews and see somes swatches, click......

Tarte | Summer 2018 Mermaid Collection: Review and Swatches

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Yesterday I reviewed the new Be A Mermaid & Make Waves Eyeshadow Palette (read here) from Tarte. So today, I'm back to share with you the rest of the Tarte Mermaid Collection. Right on time for the festival season and perfect for creating a dreamy beach-ready makeup, the collection offers everything from skincare to beauty tools. To read my reviews of the full lineup and see some swatches, click......

Shu Uemura | Petal 55 Foundation Brush: Review

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For as long as I can remember, I applied liquid foundations with my fingertips. However, since my foray into the world of foundation brushes a couple years ago, I've never once looked back. When it comes to ease of application, efficiency, and finish, a brush is superior by far and this is not even taking into account the fact that you will never have greasy foundation fingers again. I've been pretty content with my EcoTools foundation brush and my oval foundation brush from Avon but recently, I was gifted the Shu Uemura Petal 55 Foundation Brush ($79 CAD) to try. As someone who doesn't like to spend over $20 on a makeup brush, I was initially hesitant. However, after using it for a few months now, I'm pretty darn impressed so I want to share with you my review today......

Too Faced | Life's A Festival Collection: Review and Swatches

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Inspired by the magical world of unicorns, fairies, and mermaids, the new Life's A Festival Collection from Too Faced is literally every girly girl's dream. Filled with rainbow pastels and iridescent shimmers, the collection offers a full range of festival-ready color makeup. Today I have all the key pieces to share with you so to read my reviews and see some swatches, click......

MUJI | Makeup Organization with Clear Acrylic Storage: Review

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If you are an avid follower of beauty and lifestyle influencers, you've probably seen that many of them store their makeup in beautiful and elegant clear acrylic drawers and shelves. Chances are, these acrylic storage units you've seen are from MUJI, a minimalist Japanese company that offers a wide range of quality lifestyle products. Since the opening of their new Vancouver flagship store on Robson Street, I've been making attempts to reorganize my makeup collection by incorporating some of the brand's clear acrylic storage pieces. To see what I've been loving, click......

Maybelline x Gigi Hadid Collection: Review and Swatches

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For the first time ever, Maybelline is releasing a limited edition collaboration collection with supermodel and social media influencer Gigi Hadid. Inspired by Gigi's personal styles and aesthetics, the collection features a full range of color and complexion makeup. I have some key pieces to share with you today so to see some swatches and read my review, click......

Tarte Holiday 2017 Collection | Review and Swatches

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For Holiday 2017, Tarte has in stores an epic gift-ready collection featuring some vibrant Moroccan-inspired prints. Offering up a wide range of limited edition palettes and value sets, the collection is available now online at Tarte and in stores at Sephora and Ulta. Today I have a few items from the collection to share with you. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click......

Clarisonic Sonic Foundation Brush Head: Review

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Earlier this year, Clarisonic unleashed its newest innovation with the Sonic Foundation Brush Head ($39 CAD). Designed to fit any Clarisonic model, this makeup brush promises to flawlessly apply all liquid and cream complexion products. So does this brush head trump every other makeup brush on the market? Read my review to find out......

Chanel Fall 2017 Travel Diary Collection: Review and Swatches

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Although it's only August, lots of fall makeup collections are already hitting the shelves as we speak. So today I want to share with you the new Chanel Fall 2017 Travel Diary Collection. Inspired by Chanel's Global Creative Makeup and Color Designer Lucia Pica's California road trip, the collection draws upon various elements of The Golden State. From the glimmering city lights to the stunning coastline, the collection offers a wide array of unconventional fall colors. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......

Foreo Espada Blue Light Acne Treatment: Review

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One of my greatest woes in life is my acne-prone skin and I've invested many hours and dollars over the years to find the perfect treatment to clear my complexion. Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acids are my current go-to's for preventing and treating breakouts but I am always on the look out for the newest, jazziest innovations. Employing the power of the 415 nm blue LED light that's used by dermatologists, the Foreo Espada ($199 CAD) is a gentle, painless, at-home acne treatment that promises to "blast blemishes out of existence". I've put the device to the test for the past few weeks and am here today to share with you a detailed, info-packed review to help you decide whether or not the device is worth the investment. To read on, click......

The Brush Bar | The Brush Bar & The Brush Board: Review + CLOSED GIVEAWAY

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As you probably already know, I love playing with makeup! Creating fun new looks and swatching bold lip colors is what I do in my downtime but if there is one thing that I don't like about the process, it's washing and drying my makeup brushes. However, I've recently discovered a company called The Brush Bar. Based in San Jose, California, the company has created two unique products that have made the brush-washing and drying process so much easier. To read about The Brush Board and The Brush Bar and enter for a chance to win both, click......