Dior | Dioriviera Summer 2025 Makeup Collection: Review and Swatches

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This summer, Dior once again takes us on a journey to the French Riviera with its limited edition Dioriviera Summer 2025 Makeup Collection. Centered around warm coppers, rich pinks, and fresh corals, the collection features a range of color cosmetics for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. I’ve got reviews and swatches of most of the collection to share with you today. To read on, click...

Dior | *NEW* Dior Forever Glow Luminizer: Review and Swatches

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I know I've been quite absent from the blog recently but I am slowly getting back into things as there continues to be a demand for long-form content (aka blog posts), from readers and brands alike. So today I wanted to share some swatches and my review of the brand-new Dior Forever Glow Luminizer (C$70 for 6 g) from Dior. An update of the previous iteration, the new Dior Forever Glow Luminizer offers a more concentrated formulation packed with pearlescent micro-pigments in a clear gel base that seamlessly blends into the skin, creating the most natural and flattering sheen. To read more, click......

Dior | Rouge Blush Colour & Glow Multi-Use Face Palette: Review and Swatches

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New from Dior comes a handful of face powder duos called the Rouge Blush Colour & Glow (C$67 for 8g). Offering a blush and highlighter duo or a contour and highlighter duo, the multi-use palettes feature a gel-infused powder formulation that blends seamlessly onto the skin. I've got reviews and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......

L'Oreal Paris | True Match Lumi Glotion in "901 Fair Glow": Review and Swatches

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I've been trying to embrace the glowy complexion trend lately so I purchased the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion (C$22.49 for 40 ml) when it went on sale at London Drugs. Coincidentally, I got the same product in a recent PR package last week so I knew I would share my thoughts of it with you. Described as a multi-use highlighting lotion, the True Match Lumi Glotion can be worn alone, under foundation, or over foundation as a targetted highlighter. To read more, click......

Dior | Summer 2024 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Inspired by the "bohemian summer days on the French Riviera", the new Dior Summer 2024 Collection beautifully captures the beachy, carefree vibe of summer. Offering a lovely range of fresh, dreamy colors for the eyes, cheeks, and nails, the collection will surely help you get into the summer mood. To see my reviews and swatches of the products, click......

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......

Pixi Beauty | On-the-Glow SuperGlow & On-the-Glow Blush CheekTone: Review and Swatches

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It's been a hot minute since I've tried anything from Pixi Beauty so I was very excited when the brand sent me a few of their new releases for Spring 2024. The two new makeup products are the On-the-Glow SuperGlow ($24 for 19g) and the On-the-Glow Blush CheekTone ($24 for 19g). To read all about them and see some swatches, click......

Dior | Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighter: Review and Swatches

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For Spring 2024, Dior has expanded its complexion product range with a few new additions, including the Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighter (C$56 for 11 ml). Available in six versatile shades, the Dior Forever Glow Maximizer can be used as a highlighter, blush, bronzer, or eyeshadow. I've got reviews and swatches for a few shades to share with you today. To read on, click......

Charlotte Tilbury | *NEW* Pillow Talk Party Collection: Review and Swatches

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Due to its undeniable popularity and cult following, the Pillow Talk family from Charlotte Tilbury sees another expansion this year with the Pillow Talk Party Collection. Just when I thought we had every Pillow Talk product imaginable, Charlotte gives us more (and I'm not complaining)! I've got reviews and swatches of everything to share with you today. To read on, click......

Laura Mercier | Holiday 2021 Collection: Review and Swatches

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With Christmas fast approaching, I know most of us are still scrambling to finish our holiday shopping list so let me introduce to you a few great makeup options from Laura Mercier. Well known for its iconic Translucent Loose Setting Powder, the brand is offering every version of this gem, all decked out in gift-ready festive packaging. To read more, click......

Givenchy | Holiday 2021 Collection: Review and Swatches

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Givenchy has some great items this year with their Holiday 2021 Collection. The brand is well known for its Prisme Libre powders and we are getting a new spin on the concept with a highlighter version, alongside a new fragrance and two lipsticks. I've got reviews and swatches of everything to share with you today. To read on, click......

Dior | Dior Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter Powder: Review and Swatches

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New from Dior comes a range of beautiful highlighters infused with hydrating wild pansy extract and "pearlescent pigments with a multidimensional glow". Available in six stunning shades, the Dior Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter Powder (C$58 for 6 g) promises a radiant glow. I've got reviews and swatches of thes new highlighters to share with you today. To read on, click......

Mary Kay | Fall 2021 Precious Gems Collection: Review and Swatches

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New from Mary Kay comes the Fall 2021 Precious Gems Collection inspired by radiant jewels and minerals. Offering a handful of shimmery goodies, the collection is available now for only a limited time. To see some swatches and read my reviews of the collection, click......

Tarte | Shape Tape Glow Wand, Glow Powder & Setting Powder: Review and Swatches

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It's been a long, long time (more than two years actually) since I wrote about Tarte so when I heard about the arrival of the world-famous Shape Tape family to Sephora Canada, I decided to check out a few things from the collection. In addition to the best-selling concealer, Shape Tape also offers a handful of long-wearing complexion products, including highlighters, a primer, a setting spray, and a setting powder. I will review and swatch the Shape Tape Glow Wand, the Shape Tape Glow Powder, and the Shape Tape Setting Powder today. To read on, click......

Laura Mercier | Holiday 2020 Ballet à Paris Collection: Review and Swatches

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Inspired by the femininity and elegance of Parisian ballet, Laura Mercier celebrates this winter season with the Holiday 2020 Ballet à Paris Collection. With a beautiful range of makeup, skincare, and body care gift options, the collection is available for a limited time at Sephora, Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, and Hudson's Bay. I've got reviews and swatches of a few pieces to share with you today. To read on, click......

Clé de Peau Beauté | Holiday 2020 The Enchanted Lake Collection: Review and Swatches

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Taking inspiration from the Swan Lake ballet, Clé de Peau celebrates the magic and whimsy of Christmas with its limited-edition Holiday 2020 The Enchanted Lake Collection. Offering beautifully packaged pieces adorned with fairytale illustrations, the collection is one of the most beautiful I've seen. I've got reviews and swatches of everything to share with you today. To read on, click......

Lise Watier | Holiday 2020 Diamond Dreams Collection: Review and Swatches

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Inspired by the most iconic gem of them all, the Lise Watier Holiday 2020 Diamond Dreams Collection celebrates the diamond's brilliance and opulence. Offering a gorgeous array of colors for the eyes, cheeks, and lips, the collection is available for a limited time only. To see some swatches and read my reviews, click...... 

Benefit Cosmetics | Cookie Highlighter & Tickle Highlighter: Review and Swatches

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I cannot believe that it's been almost two years since I've written about Benefit Cosmetics on the blog! One of the first department store brands I splurged on when I was younger, Benefit holds a special place in my heart so it's always a treat to test out their products. Today I want to share a couple of powder highlighters released last Summer. I'm not sure why but I feel like they kind of fell under the radar when first released because I did not see them at all in my social media feeds. However, given how gorgeous they are, this needs to be rectified! I've got all the details and swatches of the Cookie Highlighter (C$40 for 8 g) and Tickle Highlighter (C$40 for 8 g) to share. To read on, click......

Charlotte Tilbury | *NEW* Pillow Talk Collection: Review and Swatches Part I

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First released in 2013, the Pillow Talk Lip Cheat from Charlotte Tilbury started a non-stop, global obsession with nude makeup. Described as "not just a color" but a world of beauty dream", Pillow Talk garnered an incredible fanbase within the recent years. So for Spring 2020, Charlotte Tilbury has expanded the Pillow Talk Collection with several new additions, including new lip colors, eye palettes, and cheek colors. I've got all the details to share with you in a two-part review. Today, I will be focusing on products for the eyes and cheeks. To learn about the new product and see some swatches, click......

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......