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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

L'Oreal Le Matte & La Lacque Full Coverage Lip Colors: Review and Swatches

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L'Oreal Le Matte & La Lacque Full Coverage Lip Colors: Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, L'Oreal has some lovely new lip crayons available to dazzle your lips. The La Lacque Full Coverage Lip Colors ($9.99 CAD) provide maximum shine and color and the Le Matte Full Coverage Lip Colors ($9.99 CAD) promise intense pigmentation with a velvety finish. To see some swatches of both finishes, click.......
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Monday, November 9, 2015

Burberry Kisses Gloss Wet Shine Nourishing Lip Gloss in "No.109 Military Red" & "No.101 Oxblood": Review and Swatches

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For Fall 2015, Burberry has extended its beloved Burberry Kisses Collection with the release of some beautiful Kisses Gloss Wet Shine Nourishing Lip Glosses ($31 CAD each), available in a wide range or shades that promise an "intense mirror-like shine and color". So how do these glosses fare? Read on to find out........
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Monday, October 26, 2015

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara: Review and Swatches

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Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara: Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, Maybelline has a new addition to The Falsies mascara range. With a unique "push up cup" mascara wand, The Falsies Push Up Drama ($12.99 CAD) promises to lift and curl the lashes for a dramatic effect. To see some swatches, click.......
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Sephora Luxe False Lash in "Plush": Review

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Sephora Luxe False Lash in "Plush": Review
To be completely honest, false lashes aren't really my thing. Even though they look super glamorous, the time-consuming and tricky application never make them seem worthwhile. However, the new Sephora Luxe Lash in "Plush" ($21 CAD) has me falling totally head-over-heel. Made with soft natural hair, the lashes provide the most flirty, fluttering length and volume. To see how these look on the eyes, click........
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever Eau de Parfum: Review

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Forever Eau de Parfum: Review
Last year Marc Jacobs added Daisy Dream to his popular Daisy fragrance range. Now for 2015, the scent is available in a more concentrated Eau de Parfum version called Daisy Dream Forever ($95 CAD). With a mix of blackberry, jasmine, and wisteria, the fragrance is inspired by the endless summer of daydreams. To read more about this scent, click.......
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

MAC Guo Pei Fluidline Gel Eyeliners in "Darkness of Calm" & "Blue Fountain": Review and Swatches

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MAC Guo Pei Fluidline Gel Eyeliners in "Darkness of Calm" & "Blue Fountain": Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, MAC has partnered up with Chinese couture fashion designer Guo Pei for a beautiful, exquisite, jewel-tone collection. Inspired by the "garden of the soul", each piece in the collection is more beautiful than the next. Today I have swatches of two Fluidline Gel Eyeliners ($21 CAD) from the range to share with you, to see some swatches, click........
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum: Review

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Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum: Review
Have you always wanted to carry around your perfume like a purse? Well, now you can with the new Marc Jacobs fragrance Decadence ($119 CAD for 50ml, $140 CAD for 100ml). Housed in an actual tote-able bottle and made with notes of plum, rose, jasmine, amber, and papyrus, Decadence is sexy, sophisticated, and irresistibly luxurious. To read more about this scent, click.......
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Monday, October 19, 2015

H&M Cream Lip Color Lipstick in "041 Candy Apple": Review and Swatches

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H&M Cream Lip Color Lipstick in "041 Candy Apple": Review and Swatches
After testing out the Smoky Nudes Eyeshadow Palette from H&M's new beauty line, I was quite disappointed with the formulation. However, I'm giving the collection another try today with the Cream Lip Color Lipstick ($12.99 CAD) in "041 Candy Apple". To see some swatches and my thoughts on the formulation, click.......
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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Pixi Mattelustre Lipsticks in "Plum Berry" & "Pure Fuchsia": Review and Swatches

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Pixi Mattelustre Lipsticks in "Plum Berry" & "Pure Fuchsia": Review and Swatches
New from Pixi is a line of demi-matte lipsticks formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins. Available in a wide range of shades, the Pixi Mattelustre Lipsticks ($12 USD) promise a rich color and a hydrating wear. To see some swatches of a couple of shades from the line, click.......
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Sephora Colorful Eye Shadow Photo Filter Palette: Review and Swatches

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Sephora Colorful Eye Shadow Photo Filter Palette: Review and Swatches
So many makeup companies are getting inspired by Instagram filters recently (see Too Faced Selfie Powders and the PurMineral Love Your Selfie Palette) and for Fall 2015, Sephora is joining the trend with the release of a great eyeshadow palette inspired by sunbleached Instagram filters. To see some swatches of the lovely neutral shades in the Colorful Eye Shadow Photo Filter Palette ($40 CAD), click.......
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Monday, October 12, 2015

Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box: Review and Swatches

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Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Makeup Box: Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, Essence has released a lovely nude eye palette called the How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box ($9.99 CAD). With six gorgeous shimmers, the palette includes two how-to guides that give you tips and tricks on creating the perfect neutral eyes. To see some swatches, click........
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Halloween Marionette Doll Makeup with Clarins: Tutorial

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My favorite holiday, Halloween, is only weeks away and this year I have teamed up with Clarins to create a fun Halloween makeup look using some awesome Clarins products. I decided to re-create a marionette doll look I did years ago and today I want to share with you some quick tips on how I achieved the look.........
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Bobbi Brown Breast Cancer Awareness Peony Blush Set: Review and Swatches

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Bobbi Brown Peony Blush Set: Review and Swatches
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to contribute to the cause, Bobbi Brown is offering a limited edition Peony Blush Set ($58 CAD). With a pretty pink blush and a mini face blender brush, this set will be available all throughout the month of October and $12 from the sale of each set will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To see some swatches of the blush, click.......
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Benefit Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer: Review and Swatches

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Benefit Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer: Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, Benefit has a new product called the Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer ($38 CAD). With a SPF of 20 and a lightly pigmented formulation, Air Patrol promises to prime, prep, and hydrate the eye area. To see some swatches and how well it works, click.......
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Monday, October 5, 2015

Maybelline BrowDrama Pro Palette in "260 Deep Brown": Review and Swatches

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New for fall, Maybelline is extending its brow line with the addition of the new BrowDrama Pro Palettes ($16.99 CAD). Available in four shades (Blond, Auburn, Soft Brown, and Deep Brown), the BrowDrama palettes come with everything you need to up your brow game. To see some swatches and a demo of the "260 Deep Brown" palette, click.......
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Monday, September 28, 2015

Burberry Lip Velvet Long Lasting Matte Lipsticks in "No.429 Military Red" & "No.409 Honeysuckle": Review and Swatches

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Burberry Lip Velvet Long Lasting Matte Lipsticks in "No.429 Military Red" & "No.409 Honeysuckle": Review and Swatches
For Fall 2015, Burberry is adding some matte colors to its lipstick range. With a super lightweight and creamy formulation, the Lip Velvet Long Lasting Matte Lipsticks ($38 CAD) are available in a wide range of colors, including some from the popular Burberry Kisses line. To see swatches of a couple of shades, click......
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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Burberry First Kiss Fresh Gloss Lip Balm in "01 Soft Peach" &"02 Coral Glow": Review and Swatches

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New for Fall 2015, Burberry has a line of "butter-soft glossy balms" that promise a sheer hint of color and a comfortable hydrating wear. Available in five subtle shades, the Burberry First Kiss Fresh Lip Gloss Balms ($28 CAD) are essential to any natural makeup look. To see some swatches and read my thoughts on the formulation, click.......
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Tyler Dawson for Clinique: Limited Edition Gift with Purchase

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Tyler Dawson for Clinique: Limited Edition Gift with Purchase
For Fall 2015, Clinique is adding a little style and color to your makeup wardrobe by teaming up with the chic L.A.-based interior designer Tyler Dawson. Known for her bright and sunny "cool girl" interior design chops, Tyler Dawson has designed a special Clinique makeup bag filled with a handful of Clinique favorites. This special gift with purchase is complimentary with any purchase of $31 CAD or above and is available now until October 3rd only at The Bay. If you are interested in what's included inside the bag, click.......
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Kat Burki Body Butter: Review

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Recently, lifestyle influencer Kat Burki released a revolutionary skin care line that employs cold-pressed, cold-poured, and cold-processed methods that preserve the vitality of the products' quality ingredients. For the past month or so, I've been testing out the brand's Body Butter ($69 CAD). So today I want to share with you my thoughts on the formulation. To read more, click.......
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Saturday, September 26, 2015

H&M Smoky Nudes Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches

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H&M Smoky Nudes Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches
If you follow beauty news, you must have heard about the addition of the new makeup and skincare range at H&M. With a full line of beauty, hair, skincare, and fragrance products, the new H&M Beauty Department promises quality and value with most products priced at $12.99 CAD or lower. Today I have swatches and a review of the Smoky Nudes Eyeshadow Palette ($12.99 CAD) to share with you, to read all about it, click.......
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