Charlotte Tilbury | Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir: Review

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Well known for her stunning lipsticks and eye palettes, Charlotte Tilbury also has an amazing skincare lineup! With Charlotte's Magic Cream being the number one bestseller, the brand introduced a new serum to complement the cream (or any moisturizer, for that matter). Promising instantly more hydrated and younger-looking skin, Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (C$100 for 30 ml) features 20% active ingredients in a water-based formulation. To read all about it, 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......

Isa Knox | Age Focus Prime Double Effect Essence: Review

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Another luxury branch of The Face Shop family, Isa Knox is a Korean skincare brand known for its innovative anti-aging solutions. With a name inspired by the iconic American contemporary dancer Isadora Duncan and the goddess of night in Roman mythology, Isa Knox targets key signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, loss of elasticity, dryness, and enlarged pores. The brand's Age Focus Prime range offers a full line-up of anti-aging products and today I wanted to share with you the Age Focus Prime Double Effect Essence (C$65 for 160 ml), formulated with potent pro-retinol, Phyto-DNA, and ornithine amino acid. To read all about it, click......

Guerlain | Abeille Royale Cleansing Oil, Fortifying Lotion, Youth Watery Oil & Double R Serum: Review

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This year, Guerlain is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its bee-powered Abeille Royal skincare range. To get in on the action, I wanted to share with you the two new products introduced as a part of the range, along with a couple of long-time favorites. To read all about the new Abeille Royal Cleansing Oil (C$76) and the Abeille Royal Fortifying Lotion with Royal Jelly (C$90), click......

Lancôme | *NEW* Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum, Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Serum & Eye Cream: Review

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Originally launched in 2009, the Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum (C$99 for 30 ml) has received countless accolades and remains one of the bestselling serums on the luxury skincare market. Last year, Lancôme relaunched the serum with a new and updated formulation designed to boost the skin microbiome. Now made with seven prebiotic and probiotic ingredients, the serum balances the microorganism ecosystem that protects, regulates, and repairs our skin. Today, I wanted to share with you my in-depth review of the reformulated serum, along with a look at two other products from the Advanced Génefique family: the Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl Serum (C$91 for 20 ml) and Advanced Génifique Yeux Eye Cream (C$88 for 15 ml). To read on, click.......

Christophe Robin | Regenerating Hair Mask with Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Regenerating Hair Serum & Multipurpose Regenerating Balm: Review

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Recently I was introduced to a luxury haircare brand from French hair colorist Christophe Robin. Known for working with legends like Catherine Deneveu and Linda Evangelista, Christophe Robin channels his passion for hair into his color-safe hair products formulated without parabens, phthalates, silicones, and ammonia. Recently, a new product called the Regenerating Hair Serum (C$68) has been added to the nourishing Regenerating Collection so I wanted give it a test drive, along with a few other key products from the range. To read my thoughts and reviews, 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 | L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense: Review

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The latest iteration of L'Interdit from Givenchy, L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Intense (C$121 for 50 ml) promises to take you "deeper into the forbidden" by channeling the inner thrill of your cravings and impulses. Boasting notes of tuberose and vanilla, the fragrance is irresistibly delicious. I've got all the details to share with you today. To read on, 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......

Belif | Peat Miracle Revital Serum Concentrate: Review

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As you've probably noticed, I've been really delving into the Belif product range lately and I was very excited to finally try out the Peat Miracle Revital Serum Concentrate (C$74 for 30 ml), a product that I've been eyeing for quite some time now as I'm always on the lookout for a good serum. Formulated with mineral and antioxidant-rich peat extract made from decayed vegetation and organic matter in bogs and moors, the serum promises to support cell turnover and improve the overall texture and look of the skin. Curious to learn more? Read my review to find out just how this serum works......

NARS | Orgasm X Cheek Palette & Mini Orgasm Eyeshadow Palette: Review and Swatches

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Recently, NARS expanded its well-loved Orgasm range with the all-new Orgasm X Collection. Fronted by a brand new Orgasm X blush shade, the lineup offers several stunning palettes for the cheeks and eyes. I've got reviews and swatches of the Orgasm X Cheek Palette (C$60) and the Mini Orgasm Eyeshadow Palette (C$33) to share with you today. To read on, click......

NatureLab. Tokyo | Perfect Shine Shampoo & Conditioner: Review

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If you are a long time reader of the blog, you'll know that I'm not super into haircare. Recently, however, I was contacted by the Japanese haircare brand NatureLab. Tokyo and I was instantly intrigued by their minimalist, eye-catching packaging. Inspired by "traditional Japanese beauty rituals and future-forward clean technology", NatureLab. Tokyo offers several curated hair care routines formulated with nutrient-rich botanical stem cells. Cruelty-free and made with no sulfates, parabens, phtalates, and mineral oil, the products are made in Japan and are available in stores and online at Ulta. I'm sharing my reviews of the Perfect Shine Shampoo and Conditioner (US$14 each) today so to read on, click......

CND | Fall 2020 Autumn Addict Collection: Review and Swatches

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"Inspired by autumn's most succulent flavors and luscious foliage", the CND Fall 2020 Autumn Addict Collection offers six curated shades that embody the chicest season of the year. Available in both the CND Vinylux and Shellac formulation, the collection is available now! I've got reviews and swatches of six shades to share with you today. To read on, click......

Fresh | Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum: Review

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One of Fresh's most popular range, the Rose Deep Hydration Collection was recently expanded with the new Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum (C$78 for 100 ml). Formulated with a lightweight oil phase and a rose-infused water phase, this serum promises to deliver up to 24 hours of hydration for a plumped and dewy complexion. To learn more about this serum and read my review, click......

Glow Recipe | Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm: Review

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In addition to the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum (reviewed here), Glow Recipe also added a new cleanser to its ever-growing family. Formulated with papaya enzyme that smooths and resurfaces the skin, the Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm (C$42 for 100 ml) promises to melt away makeup, dirt, oil, and sunscreen. To read more about the formulation and read my review, click......

Glow Recipe | Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum: Review

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Glow Recipe is one of my favorite newcomer skincare brands in recent years so I am always excited when they drop a new product. Released not too long ago, the new Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum (C$55 for 30 ml) is a hydrating serum formulated with antioxidant-rich plum extract and hyaluronic acid of five different molecular weights to ensure a juicy and bouncy complexion. To learn more about this new serum and read my review of the formulation, click......

OPI | Fall 2020 Muse of Milan Collection: Review and Swatches

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For this fall, OPI is taking us on a journey through the Italian city of Milan (because we certainly can't hop on a plane right now). Inspired by the "vibrant colors, textiles, and material trends of Milan's fashion scene", the Fall 2020 Muse of Milan Collection offers 12 beautiful shades. With lots of rich warm neutrals, blues, and purples, the colors are bound of please! I've got reviews and swatches of all 12 shades to share with you today. To read on, 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......

Charlotte Tilbury | *NEW* Love Filter Matte Revolution Lipsticks: Review and Swatches

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Recently, Charlotte Tilbury introduced three limited-edition Matte Revolution Lipstick shades inspired by the colors of rose petals. Lovingly named the Love Filter Matte Revolution Lipstick (C$39 for 3.5 g), the new shades promise a luminous and long-lasting formulation that's infused with lipstick tree extract and orchid extract. I've got reviews and swatches of all three shades to share with you today. To read on, click......