Clarins | Milky Boost Foundation & Lip Milky Mousse: Review and Swatches

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One of the many spring releases that totally fell under the radar this year due to the pandemic situation was the Clarins Spring 2020 Milkshake Collection. However, thanks to its whimsical concept and adorable packaging, the Milky Boost Foundation and the Lip Milky Mousse definitely caught my eyes. Therefore, I wanted to backtrack, test them out, and share my thoughts with you. To see some swatches and read my review of these cute milk-inspired products, click......

Clarins | Fresh Scrub, Comfort Scrub & Pure Scrub: Review

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New for Spring 2020, Clarins has released a trio of face scrubs designed for different skin types. With cellulose beads and a creamy texture, the Fresh Scrub is great for sensitive to normal skin. Made with sugar crystals and mango butter, the Comfort Scrub is intended for dry skin. With lava beads and alpine willow herb, the Pure Scrub is made for oily, combination skin. I've got details and reviews of all three masks to share with you today. To read on, click......

Belif | Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask: Review

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Staying at home means more time for self-care. Therefore, I've been using lots of masks, including one from Belif called the Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask (C$45 for 75 ml). With a jelly pudding texture packed with replenishing herbal extracts, this sleeping mask "revives dull, dry skin with explosive hydration for a dewy, radiant glow". I've got a detailed look at this product to share with you today. To read on, click......

Nexxus | Clean & Pure Shampoo, Conditioner & Scalp Scrub: Review

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More and more beauty brands are adopting a new philosophy these days and reformulating their products to rid of toxic or irritating ingredients. The same is true with hair care companies like Nexxus, which just released a brand new collection free of silicones, parabens, and dyes. Offering a Nourishing Detox Shampoo, a Nourishing Detox Conditioner, and an Invigorating Detox Scalp Scrub, the Clean & Pure Collection gives a deep cleansing while also providing lots of moisture. To read more about this hair care collection, click......

Essie | Spring 2020 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Understandably, the number of PR packages I've been receiving has slowly dwindled since the start of the pandemic so I was pleasantly surprised to see Essie send over its Spring 2020 Collection. Offering an array of muted pastels, this collection doesn't stray far from the classic spring palette but given our current struggles, the colors are just what we need to add a pop of cheer to our day. I've got reviews and swatches of all six shades to share with you today. To read on, click......

Nude & Crude | Shower Powder: Review

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A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a new Canadian company called Nude & Crude that's offering a range of vegan, non-toxic, and environmentally sustainable powdered body wash. Designed to replace wasteful liquid body wash that requires plastic packaging and bar soaps that are sometimes just too slippery and clumsy to use, Nude & Crude has designed four essential oil-scented Shower Powder (C$12.99 for 113 g) that will last up to 40 or more uses. To learn more about this product and read my review, click.......

THE FACE SHOP | Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Rejuvenating Radiance Cream: Review

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A subsidiary of Korean beauty brand THE FACE SHOP, Yehwadam Hwansaenggo is a premium skincare range known for its anti-aging products inspired by the traditional wisdom of oriental herbal medicine. New from the brand comes a glow-boosting collection and I have here the Yehwadam Hwansaenggo Rejuvenating Radiance Cream (C$109 for 50 ml Set) to share with you today. To read all about it, click......

NEST Fragrances | Amalfi Lemon & Mint and Mediterranean Fig Collections: Review

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For Spring 2020, NEST Fragrances is celebrating the Mediterranean coast and the Italian countryside with two new home fragrance collections. Boasting notes of zesty lemon and fresh mint, the Amalfi Lemon & Mint Collection is sweet and refreshing while the Mediterranean Fig Collection offers a more earthy and herbal vibe with its notes of crushed fig leaves and woody cypress. To learn more about both scents, click......

Sally Hansen | Good. Kind. Pure. Nail Polish Collection: Review and Swatches

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It's 2020 and most beauty brands are striving to be more ethically responsible and environmentally friendly. Sally Hansen is doing this with the release of a new plant-based, 15-free, and 100% vegan nail polish range called Good. Kind. Pure. (C$9.99 for 10 ml). To learn more about this new nail polish collection and see some swatches of a few shades, click......

Givenchy | Couture Edition 2020 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Each year, Givenchy releases a limited edition collection of its bestsellers all dressed up in a special packaging. The brand usually goes for a beautiful floral design but this year, black lace is the name of the game. Offering special versions of the L'Interdit Eau de Parfum, Prisme Libre Powder, and Le Rouge Lipstick, the Couture Edition 2020 Collection is available online now at Sephora. To take a look at all three pieces, click......

Dior | Dior Addict Stellar Halo Shine Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Known for his superstitious nature, Christian Dior adored the lucky star symbol. Stories say that the idea for his fashion house was conceived after the designer tripped over a star on the sidewalk. Today, the lucky star symbol can be found in many of the brand's fashion and beauty and it was recently incorporated into the Dior Addict Stellar Shine, creating the Dior Addict Stellar Halo Shine Lipstick (C$49 for 3.2 g). Promising a lightweight and shiny finish, the lipstick has a shimmer-packed star core that gives the sheer lip color a luminous, radiant shine. I have reviews and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......

Youth To The People | Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream: Review

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Youth To The People is a clean, cruelty-free skincare brand that I've been eyeing for a while now so I was super ecstatic when the brand reached out for me to try their beloved Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream (C$75 for 60 ml). Employing the detoxifying power of fermented reishi mushroom and anti-fatigue properties of ashwagandha, the moisturizer is designed for dry and sensitive skin. I've got a full breakdown of the formulation to share with you. To read my review, click......

Catrice | Basic Bae, Badass Bae & Self-Made Bae Eyeshadow Palettes: Review and Swatches

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New from Catrice comes a trio of eyeshadow palettes inspired by the Instagram culture. Offering three distinct color themes, the Basic Bae, the Badass Bae, and the Self-Made Bae Eyeshadow Palettes (C$17 for 12.5 g each) boast a pigmented and highly-blendable formulation (not to mention some amusing shade names). I've got reviews and swatches of all three palettes to share with you today. To read on, click......

NEST Fragrances | Sunkissed Hibiscus Eau de Parfum: Review

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For Spring and Summer 2020, NEST Fragrances is introducing a brand new scent called Sunkissed Hibiscus. Inspired by the "mysterious allure of Vodoo Queen hibiscus and the warm radiance of a stunning sunset", the Sunkissed Hibiscus Eau de Parfum (C$98 for 50 ml or C$36 for 8 ml) is described as a luminous solar floral boasting notes of frangipani, orange blossom, and golden amber. To learn more about the scent and read my review, click......

Dior | Dior Addict Stellar Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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For Spring 2020, Dior is revamping its lip gloss range with the new Dior Addict Stellar Lip Gloss (C$39 for 6.5 ml). Promising a plumped, mirror-like shine, the lip glosses are available in a gorgeous selection of cream and shimmer shades. I've got a detailed look at the formulation to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

COSRX | BHA Blackhead Power Liquid: Review

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If you are a regular reader, you'll know that I discovered COSRX last year and have been testing out a couple of their AHA/BHA products design for oily/combination skin. After doing more research into the brand, I found The Skincare Edit's praise of the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (C$26 for 100 ml). Described as a clarifying essence that "effectively penetrates the skin and cleans up clogged pores", the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid has quickly become a holy grail product for me. To learn more and read my review, click......

Kiehl's | Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum: Review

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Back in 2018, Kiehl's joined the burgeoning vitamin C market with the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate Vitamin C Serum (reviewed here). Earlier this month, Kiehl's has released a new product that specifically targets the eye area with the same benefits promised by the original serum. With 10% pure vitamin C, the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum (C$59 for 15 ml) claims to diminish the appearance of lines and discoloration and instantly smooths and hydrates the undereye area. To read all about this new product, click......

Kenzo | Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Parfum: Review

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Originally released back in 2000, the Flower by Kenzo fragrance sees a fresh new take with the Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Parfum (C$110 for 50 ml). Offering a contagious scent that unifies freedom and delicacy, this new scent boasts notes of pear, rose, jasmine, and almond wood. To learn more about this scent and read my review, click......

Bite Beauty | Changemaker Foundation, Primer & Pressed Powder: Review and Swatches

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Known for its well-formulated lip products, Bite Beauty revamped itself earlier this year with the introduction of a brand new complexion lineup. Offering a primer, a foundation, and a powder, the Changemaker Collection promises clean ingredients with high performance. I've been testing out the products for a while now and finally feel ready to share with you my thoughts. To read my reviews and see some swatches, click......

Mary Kay | Spring 2020 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Spring is just a few weeks away so it's time to gear up with a look at the new Mary Kay Spring 2020 Collection. Offering a range of gorgeous colors for the cheeks, eyes, and lips, the collection is available now online or through a Mary Kay Consultant. To take a look at my reviews and swatches, click.......