Dior | Forever Glow Star Filter: Review and Swatches

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Along with the new Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighters (reviewed here), Dior has also released a "complexion enhancer" called the Dior Forever Glow Star Filter (C$70 for 30ml). Available in 10 shades, this is a multi-use highlighting concentrate that promises a natural, radiant glow. To read more about it and see some swatches, click......

Givenchy | *NEW* Rose Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm: Review and Swatches

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Earlier this year Givenchy revamped its couture tinted balm line-up with ten new gorgeous shades and a 95% natural origin formulation that promises long-lasting hydration. I've got a few shades of the new Rose Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm (C$45 for 2.8 g) to share with you today. To see some swatches and read my review, click......

Samer Khouzami | Divine Matt Liquid Foundation, The Concealer, Instant Blur Compact Powder & Matt Lip Drop: Review and Swatches

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Almost a year ago (gasp... I know, the pandemic really put a damper on my blogging speed), I was contacted by the marketing team over at Samer Khouzami to test out a few items from their makeup range. Based in Lebanon, Samer Khouzami is a self-made makeup artist and entrepreneur with a massive social media following who established his own makeup line back in 2017. Offering a range of complexion and color makeup, Samer Khouzami ships internationally from its online boutique and is available online and in stores through Sephora Middle East. To learn about a few bestsellers from the brand, click......

Clé de Peau Beauté | Radiant Fluid Foundation: Review and Swatches

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As COVID restrictions have loosened up (at least here in British Columbia where I live), I'm slowly starting to wear more makeup. One of the products on my backburner is the Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluid Foundation (C$160 for 30 ml), a liquid foundation designed to provide a "sheer-to-medium buildable coverage and a luminous, natural finish". Clé de Peau Beauté complexion products have been kind of hit and miss for me in the past but as I'm nearing my 30s, I am drawn to keywords like "radiant", "glow", and "luminous" so the Radiant Fluid Foundation sounded very intriguing. I've finally had a chance to give this product a try so I wanted to share with you my review today. To read on, click......

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......

Charlotte Tilbury | Lunar New Year 2021 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Since our new home is coming together at a snail pace, I still haven't set up my blogging/photography equipment so new posts are getting a bit delayed. Hence why I'm posting about the Charlotte Tilbury Lunar New Year 2021 Collection today. However, as the majority of the pieces are still available online, I wanted to share with you my review and swatches. To read on, click......

Givenchy | Lunar New Year 2021 Collection: Review and Swatches

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In celebration of Lunar New Year, Givenchy has created two special, limited-edition versions of their iconic Prisme Libre Loose Powder (C$72) and Le Rouge Lipstick (C$54). All dressed up in a festive red and gold packaging, the Lunar New Year 2021 Collection is available now at Sephora and Holt Renfrew. I've got reviews and swatches of the two to share with you today. To read on, click.....

Christophe Robin | Holiday 2020 Gift Sets

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Ever since I tried the Regenerating Collection from Christophe Robin (reviewed here), I've been thoroughly impressed with the brand. So imagine my excitement when I received the three limited-edition holiday sets to play with! Offering up some of the brand's bestselling hair care, these value sets make amazing gifts and are a great way of trying out some of the items without committing to full-sized products. I've got the details of the Detox Gift Set (C$79.99), the Hydrating Gift Set (C$52.70), and the Dreamy Volume Gift Set (C$85) to share with you today. To read on, click......

Guerlain | Holiday 2020 Golden Bee Collection: Review and Swatches

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The honey bee has been an emblem of Guerlain since 1853 and the brand is celebrating the precious animal this holiday season with a gold-themed collection. Offering several limited edition pieces, the Holiday 2020 Golden Bee Collection sparkles and shines to create a "golden enchantment". Enticed? Read my review and see some swatches of a few star products from the collection......

Dior | Holiday 2020 Golden Nights Collection: Review and Swatches

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For this holiday season, Dior's creative director Peter Philips is putting a "rock n' roll twist" to the traditional fairy tale fantasy with the brand new Holiday 2020 Golden Nights Collection. Offering an array of products with a focus on black and gold, the collection is available for only a limited time. I've got a peek at a handful of goodies to share with you today. To read on, click......

Shiseido | LipLiner InkDuo: Review and Swatches

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New from Shiseido comes a two in one lip product called the LipLiner InkDuo (C$34 for 1.1 g). Available in 12 shades, the LipLiner InkDuo lines and primes the lips, promising a long-lasting, 8-hour wear! I've got a few shades to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Make Up For Ever | *NEW* Rouge Artist Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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Make Up For Ever has recently revamped its Rouge Artist Lipstick (C$31 for 3.2 g) Collection (see the original here) with a new formulation and a new packaging! Available in 45 shades, the Rouge Artist Lipstick promises an "ultra-pigmented, satin-finish that provides all-day color and up to 24 hours of hydration". I received two shades recently to test out so I wanted to share with you my review and swatches today. To read on, click.....

Honest Beauty | Gentle Gel Cleanser & 3-in-1 Detox Mud Mask: Review

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Founded by Jessica Alba in 2011, Honest Beauty, the beauty subsidiary of The Honest Company, is finally available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. Made with clean, cruelty-free, and eco-conscious ingredients, Honest Beauty offers a nice array of skincare and makeup products. In the upcoming weeks, I'll be giving you a closer look at some of the brand's skincare products and I am starting today with the bestselling Gentle Gel Cleanser (C$24.99) and 3-in-1 Detox Mud Mask (C$29.99). To read my reviews, click......

Givenchy | Le Rouge Deep Velvet Matte Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2020, Givenchy has brought back the Le Rouge Deep Velvet Lipstick (C$49 for 3.4 g), now available in ten gorgeous shades. Described as a "highly pigmented, powdery matte-finish lipstick that is encased in red velvet", Le Rouge Deep Velvet promises up to 12 hours of weightless wear. I've got reviews and swatches of a few shades to share with you today. To read on, click......

Bite Beauty | Yaysayer Plumping Lip Gloss: Review and Swatches

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As a part of their clean vegan initiative, Bite Beauty has introduced another new lip product and this time it's a lip gloss! Formulated with antioxidant-rich cinnamon oil and plumping hyaluronic acid, the Yaysayer Plumping Lip Gloss (C$33 for 5 g) is available in eight wearable shades. I have a few of them to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

CNP | Propolis Energy Serum: Review

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A subsidiary of The Face Shop, CNP (Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical) is a Korean skincare brand developed in collaboration with dermatologists to provide pharmaceutical-grade skincare products. The brand is best known for its propolis line, featuring antioxidant-rich propolis extract from beehives. I recently got the chance to try their key product, the Propolis Energy Serum (C$38 for 15 ml) and wanted to share my thoughts with you today. To read about this nourishing serum designed for dull or dry skin, click......

Dior | Fall 2020 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette & Diorshow 24H Stylo: Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2020, Dior is expanding is eye makeup collection with two new products. A revamp of the iconic 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette, the 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette (C$62) offers a new and improved formulation that's more pigmented than ever. Pairing perfectly with the new palettes are the Diorshow 24H Stylo, a pigmented pencil liner that promises a waterproof, all-day wear. I've got reviews and swatches of both new releases to share with you today. To read on, click......

Bite Beauty | Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon: Review and Swatches

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Last year Bite Beauty announced their goal of going completely vegan for 2020 and as a result, they discontinued the majority of their beloved lip products. Fortunately, they've been slowly unveiling new vegan creations and one of the major releases is the Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon (C$32 for 1.5 g). Available in 20 shades, this new lip crayon promises to deliver a comfortable, creamy, and bold color in a slim and precise packaging. I've got four shades to share with you today. To read my review and see some swatches, click......

Benefit Cosmetics | Lovetint Lip & Cheek Stain: Review and Swatches

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Released last summer, the Lovetint Lip & Cheek Tint (C$24 for 6 ml) is the latest multi-use lip and cheek tint from Benefit Cosmetics. Similar to the Cookie Highlighter and the Tickle Highlighter I reviewed recently, this is another product that totally fell under my radar until I discovered it recently. Ever since my first dab of Benetint when I was only a teenager, I've always had a soft spot for Benefit's liquid tints. So I was beyond excited to give this a go. To read all about this "fiery-red" tint and see some swatches, click......

bareMinerals | Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick: Review and Swatches

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New from bareMinerals comes a range of "clean, mineral-infused, vegan lipstick" made with only 19 ingredients. Infused with cold-pressed oils rich in vitamins and omegas, the Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick (C$26 for 3.6 g) is available in 12 shades. I've got all the details and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......